Community Partners Program

Celebrating Community Partners

The Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce has brought together businesses dedicated to providing financial support for the annual events that draw visitors to our city and to leaving a legacy. Jointly they formed the "Celebrate Community Partners" program designed to provide funds to allow the Chamber of Commerce to work with a fixed budget when implementing our annual events.

"Celebrate Community Partners" then joined the Shasta Regional Community Foundation to establish the Mt. Shasta Community Legacy Fund.

In giving back to the community through the partnership program, all of these businesses receive marketing benefits all year long in return. Their logos appear on event advertising and they have the opportunity to talk about their community involvement in the Chamber of Commerce Membership and Business Directory. During the year each partner is featured once in the Mount Shasta Herald on a full or half a page, and year long on the Community Partner web section on the Mt. Shasta Chamber's website, advertising on Northland Cable's local channels and public access television stations within a 200 mile radius, and logo placement on the annual event brochure that is distributed from the Bay Area through Southern Oregon and much more.

Meet Our Community Partners

Northland Cable Television

Northland Cable Television

Northland Cable Television has provided quality products and customer services to Siskiyou County since 1988. While the company it's known for is products, it is also known for its deep involvement in the communities it serves. Northland is a sponsor of events and organizations and provides behind the scenes technical support for many events and programs.

Who is Northland Cable?
Northland Cable Television is owned by Northland Communications, Inc., a company based in Seattle that specializes in serving small communities. Mt. Shasta represents the average size of communities the company provides cable television and a growing number of services. Although Northland is owned by a multi-state company, regional manager Vince Reinig said there are many local benefits that come from choosing Northland Cable. Unlike satellite TV companies, Northland supports the local economy, since it pays franchise fees directly to the cities and county it services. Northland Cable is able to carry California networks, so subscribers can get four stations from the Chico-Redding area, networks from Medford, Oregon and local access stations.

Along with the service Northland provides, its staff is dedicated to contributing to the quality of life in these communities where they live and raise their families.

"We live and work here. We're your neighbors and your friends," Reinig said. "We're very heavily invested in the community."

Community Involvement
Northland works with the community in many ways. In the past, Northland worked with area schools to improve their cable service. Facilities were rewired free of charge to enable teachers to make use of educational programs on channels like PBS to the Discovery Channel. Reinig put on seminars for teachers to show them how to use cable TV as a resource. The Cable in the Classroom program allows teachers to record programs to build a resource library for their students.

More recently, Northland has helped College of the Siskiyou to write a grant for purchase of editing equipment for their multi-media class.

Early in Northland's history in Siskiyou County it also began developing its public access channels in order to facilitate truly local programming for the communities it serves.

"We went way beyond what was required," Reinig said. "We hooked up automated equipment and nurtured the operation until it now has a very strong cadre of volunteers who do a great job."

MCTV channel 15, Mt. Shasta's local access station, films and airs public meetings, community events, theatrical productions by local schools and sports events. Local organizations, like the Siskiyou Arts Council, have begun working with MCTV to produce their own show about topics and personalities within the community. As MCTV has grown, Northland continues to offer help and support when it is needed.

Much like its work with MCTV, much of the support Northland lends to community events is done behind the scenes. The company is involved in nearly every event in town, though much of that help is unseen. Northland Cable employees are up early Fourth of July morning to hang the balloon arch that marks the walk/run starting line and they also film the event for public access. When the City and Chamber decided to upgrade the downtown sound system used for events, Northland donated the labor for installation.

Northland also donates to fundraisers and organizations, sponsors local sports teams, and provides free advertising for events.

"We're not unique in that regard," Reinig said. "But we certainly do our fair share."

On Community Partners
Northland joined Community Partners at the beginning of the program and Reinig is looking forward to seeing the program, and its Legacy project, mature. Along with providing financial support for the Chamber's annual events, the Partners program appropriates a percentage of earnings from those events to a Legacy project that will be put into motion in 2004.

"I see the value in being involved in a program that's going to have a legacy," he said. "We rarely pass up the opportunity to be involved in something that's good for the community."

Community Partners support the Chamber in its annual events that draw thousands of visitors to town, starting with the early-season Book and Art Walk in April through to Cool Mountain Nights at the end of the summer and the Christmas Tree Lighting.

"Community Partners is a good benefit, even for other businesses in town," Reinig said. "We provide a united front in terms of marketing, not just for our own businesses, but for our area."

Quality Service
Northland Cable prides itself on strong customer service and offering the best services and technology possible. It recently added high-speed Internet access in the Mt. Shasta area with the hopes of making it available to other cable service areas in the future.

"Until a year ago, we were primarily a cable television programmer. We are evolving into a telecommunications company," Reinig said.

In addition to offering over 180 cable television stations the company now offers Northland Express, a service that can provide Internet access five to 50 times faster than dial-up connection speeds. Subscribers within the Mt. Shasta zip code who have cable service available to their homes can take advantage of this new technology. This service makes use of existing cable lines, freeing up telephone lines. Four service options are available, with residential download speed starting at 256k and commercial options reaching download speeds of 2MB. On top of providing great Internet access speeds, Northland Express does not require a minimum commitment period, so customers can sign up for one month without a one-year contract that may be required by other access providers. The monthly charge includes ISP fees, making it competitive with the traditional ISP and phone line expenses for Internet users.

"It's a very convenient service," he said. "We stand behind it with our local office, a local technical department and a 24-hour phone line."

As Northland has expanded its offerings, its staff has had to learn new technologies and skills to provide continued quality service.

"As a company, we're constantly evolving because technology is constantly evolving. We're constantly learning how to use new technology," Reinig said. "All the folks at Northland Cable are learning new skill sets and this isn't the end of it."

Northland has more in store for its customers as high definition TV, personal video recorders and voice-over IP — telephone service through broadband — become available in the near future.

"It's really an exciting time in our industry. I tell my staff, the only constant we have in our industry right now is change," Reinig said.

To learn more about Northland Cable's services in the South County, call the office at 926-6128 or visit the office at 219 East Alma Street.

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Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a non-profit healthcare facility, designated as a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and a member of the American Hospital Association.

With over 325 skilled professionals and support staff, approximately 45 active staff physicians and more than 100 helpful volunteers, Mercy Mt. Shasta is nationally rated as a leader in providing "5-star" world-class health care services.

Facility Services:

Physicians:

The majority of physicians on the medical staff are "Board Certified" in their specialty, which means they have taken additional oral and/or written examines designed to assess their knowledge, skills and experience in their specialty.

Physician specialties include, but are not limited to the following:

Heritage/Generosity of Spirit/Community Benefit

The Sisters of Mercy, an order of Catholic sisters based in Auburn, California, oversee the works of Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. Built on a foundation of giving back to the community it serves, Mercy is set-apart by its religious heritage and culture and deeply held core values of dignity, stewardship, justice, collaboration, and excellence. The staff, physicians and volunteers are guided by a desire to serve the needs of the community with compassion and commitment to quality, with a respect for each individual. Mercy Foundation North, a non-profit organization sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of Auburn, develops, manages and distributes resources to support the continuation of the works of the Sisters of Mercy in the areas of health care, education and social services.

Mercy Mt. Shasta offers a variety of support groups, educational classes, seminars and screenings throughout the year to help keep the communities it serves healthy. As an integral and valued part of the community, Mercy Mt. Shasta is involved with area schools, the College of the Siskiyous, churches and local civic organizations. Local CHW/Mercy Mt. Shasta grants are provided every year to those area organizations who apply for funding for specific healthcare related projects, and high school/continuing education scholarships are awarded for students pursuing a career in the healthcare field.

Through focus on issues of "Community Benefit," Mercy Mt. Shasta seeks to address the unmet health-related needs of the communities it serves by performing a county-wide "Health Needs Assessment" every three years, through contract with a professional research firm. Results are compiled to determine the current health status, behaviors and needs of the county, and to provide strategic direction for Mercy Mt. Shasta. This Assessment illuminates basic goals required for community benefit planning: Improve residents' health status, increase their life spans, elevate overall quality of life, reduce the health disparities among area residents, increase accessibility to preventive services for all residents, and assist local medical centers in meeting Community Benefit requirements according to state legislation.

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Mount Shasta Herald

Mount Shasta Area Newspapers

Mount Shasta Area Newspapers — Southern Siskiyou Newspapers produces five weekly publications in its effort to meet the needs of the communities it serves. The staff at Southern Siskiyou Newspapers is deeply dedicated to providing 100 percent local news to its readership. The Mount Shasta Herald, Dunsmuir News and Weed Press have been part of the South County for over a century, and the staff of four reporters, under the direction of editor Steve Gerace, takes pride in carrying on the tradition of quality reporting.

"Not many towns of this size can boast of a 32-40 page newspaper each week of the quality we publish," said publisher Genny Axtman.

The weekly papers go out to 70 percent of the South County population, which is an unprecedented subscription rate for small town papers, she said. The weekly provides a great benefit to readers and advertisers. While readers have a week to thoroughly read about local issues and happenings, advertisers also have a full week for readers to see their ads. This blend of 100 percent local stories along with local advertising contributes to the strength of community, where people are well informed of their hometown news and also reminded of where they can find services and values locally. Unlike a daily paper, a weekly is not obligated to fill a certain amount of space, and therefore does not have to use news stories from wire sources that have nothing to do with local issues.

Southern Siskiyou Newspapers is also able to respond to readers' and advertisers' requests by providing products that better serve the local community. In 1997 SSN developed its own local phone book, the Siskiyou County Connection, which Axtman said has been "a phenomenal success". "We felt that we knew more about the local area and are better able to help our customers with their ads and the local information pages," she said. "We had a vision for a book that featured local artists on the cover and was a smaller convenient size with just two columns of listings per page to make them much easier to read." The Siskiyou County Connection features business pages that are compiled locally by SSN, white residential pages provided by phone companies as well as local information, maps and community service numbers.

What's new at Southern Siskiyou Newspapers?
As the newspaper industry has changed, so have our local papers. The combination of news from the Herald, Press and News is available online at www.mtshastanews.com where people can also see all of the classified ads from the newspaper and The Supersaver. The site also includes links to area road cameras, and other information sources. "The website gets a high number of hits, basically because the public has been trained for hundreds of years to look to the newspaper for information," Axtman said. "Everybody looks to us for classifieds, news about events and community news. Companies across America are realizing that newspaper websites are the best place to be." Southern Siskiyou Newspapers has also made recent investments to improve the quality of its production equipment. Long gone are the days of hand-pasting stories onto a newspaper sheet. These days everything is done on computer, and SSN recently put $30,000 into new Apple computers. An additional $40,000 was used to upgrade the press in Yreka that prints the five weekly publications, which include the newspapers, The Supersaver and Voice of the Mountain. These changing technologies have shortened the production schedule of the papers. Today, a paper is designed on computer, sent to the press as PDF files around 7pm and is being printed by 8pm. Circulars and flyers are inserted, then the papers come to Mt. Shasta where a team of carriers begins delivering by midnight so readers can wake up Wednesday morning to their local newspaper on their front step.

Commitment to Quality and Service
The newspaper serves its readership is many ways, from providing subscriber services to publishing special sections that cover events and issues to providing special advertising rates to community non-profit organizations.

Subscribers receive a free tube when purchasing a subscription, which at $28.50 a year is $10 off the newsstand price and a great deal. Every household that doesn't have a subscription to the newspaper receives The Voice of the Mountain free, which includes circulars from Ray's, RiteAid and other businesses, one page of news and last week's classified ads.

To further promote local businesses, the newspapers run "Profiles in Business", an advertising section that provides a feature article about participating businesses. This helps businesses and service providers introduce themselves, or new services, to the community. SSN also supports local organizations and non-profit organizations by providing low-cost advertising for the promotion of events, in addition to coverage provided by the editorial staff.

Throughout the year SSN produces special tabloids that cover significant local events, like the Mt. Shasta Fourth of July celebration and the Dunsmuir River Festival, along with special interest topics like High School Football, home improvement and gardening, wedding preparations, health and Playlander, the annual tourism magazine. Playlander has been published for 32 years and provides an attractive magazine format with maps, articles, directories, photos and advertising for the traveler. It is distributed at AAA offices and Collier Rest Area, and Chamber offices, as well as at local businesses, motels, and campgrounds and in Redding and Medford. In the "Forgotten Valentines" and "Find a Fall Friend" tabs the newspaper partners with the Siskiyou County Humane Society to find homes for animals. A portion of the advertising revenue raised by these tabs goes back to support the Spay and Neuter program. Some special sections, like Homestyles, the Bridal tab, Playlander, and Fall Car Care, are open to contributions from local businesses that can provide information about a particular topic or new technology. In addition to the advertising opportunity, this invitation to provide editorial content gives businesses an opportunity to inform the community about new technologies, treatments, services that may be new to their industry.

On the individual level, residents can express their concerns, opinions and appreciation in a variety of ways. The Letters to the Editor, Guest Opinion and In Appreciation columns provide an outlet for locals who want to share their thoughts with the community. By being aware of editorial policy, contributors can ensure that their piece will fit the section format and subsequently get printed.

The policy for these columns follow: All letters and opinions submitted must bear the writer's signature in full, address and telephone number. Address and telephone numbers will not be printed. Letters must be 300 words or less and must be received by noon on Monday. They will appear, space available, and in order of receipt. Individuals may turn in only one letter per 30-day period for publication. We reserve the right to hold letters for one week when they take exception to a local business in order to give the business the opportunity to reply in the same issue. Letters may also be held for legal opinion on content.

Involvement in the Community
Southern Siskiyou Newspapers is deeply involved with the South County communities, beyond the editorial coverage and services it provides. The newspapers have been a major supporter of the Mt. Shasta Fireworks Fund and annual Chamber events through its membership in Community Partners. It also contributes by making donations of advertising and inkind services, along with financial donations. The list of local organizations SSN has supported includes Siskiyou Domestic Violence and Crisis Center, Mercy Mt. Shasta Auxiliary, Mt. Shasta High School's Summit Club, Siskiyou Training and Employment Program (STEP), Woman to Woman Art Group, Rotary Club of Weed, Mountain Runners, Weed Chamber of Commerce, and the Upper Sacramento River Exchange Center, as well as many others.

To learn more about any of Southern Siskiyou Newspapers' publications, services or special sections, call 926.5214 or visit www.mtshastanews.com.

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Mountain Runners

Mountain Runners

Thousands of people enjoy Mt. Shasta's Fourth of July event, especially during the annual Run/Walk when people get to visit while enjoying a pleasant walk — not to mention entertainment and goodies. Mountain Runners spends nearly a year preparing for the morning event, while the community reaps rewards from the group's generosity year round. This year Mountain Runners' team of volunteers will put on the 27th Run/Walk with the help of over 600 volunteers.

Mountain Runners gives money to South County youth sports groups every year, and has helped area elementary schools build their track and cross country running programs through donations. Those athletic youngsters give back to the organization by volunteering, with around 100 high school, junior high and elementary school kids coming out to help. Mt. Shasta High School's cross country team has helped at the event since the team's inception.The Mt. Shasta co-ed soccer team, wrestling team, Weed Elementary school athletes, McCloud students and a group from Etna are among the youth groups working at this year's event, said Dusty Miller, Mountain Runners' board president and former MSHS cross country coach.

"A lot of these groups are trying to instill a sense of giving back to the community and to Mountain Runners, "Dusty said. "Some of my kids [former athletes] who have graduated high school have come back to do the event and have a real sense of ownership."

Pride in the community draws so many volunteers, said Marcia Smith of Mountain Runner's executive committee. A number of residents have volunteered since the event started, and many more have been constant helpers year after year. With the work of Mountain Runners so visible in the community it's easy to come back, she said.

"It's just really gratifying to see what we've done in the community over the years with this event," Marcia said. "It's really nice to see the support of the community, you know that you're not alone." Support comes not only from volunteers, but also from the City of Mt. Shasta, the Chamber of Commerce, and Highway Patrol that work to make the event successful. Mountain Runners also has a long list of corporate sponsors ranging from grocery stores and medical centers to auto dealerships and communications companies.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED

Mountain Runners is always looking for new volunteers with fresh ideas. Marcia said anyone who is interested in helping should contact her (925-0251 or ) to talk about how they can help and apply their experience or areas of expertise to the event.

Volunteers can spend a few hours, or a few weeks working on projects to prepare for the race or on race day. From registration to setup to breakdown, there are always opportunities for people who want to help. Those who want to participate in the run or walk can give time to the event by working on pre- or post-event tasks.

NEW THIS YEAR

The 5-mile race will employ electronic timing provided by a professional timing company to improve the accuracy of results. This also means that results should be available quicker, so the awards ceremony can begin sooner. If the system works well it will be used next year on the kids' 2-mile race.

EVENT HISTORY

Mountain Runners formed under the direction of Dr.Jim Parker in the early 1980s with the mission of creating an event that not only allowed runners to share their love of the sport, but also promoted the health of the community. What began with boom boxes along the race route has blossomed into the "parade in reverse" that treats walkers to tasty snacks from local restaurants and a variety of entertainment.

The Mt. Shasta hospital, first as Eskaton and then as Mercy Medical Center, has been a major sponsor since the first race. The hospital's support helped the event become profitable early on. The event has grown from the 250 participants in the first year to more than 5,000 registered entrants for several years. As the event grew Mountain Runners was able to invest in beautification projects, a vision of Dr. Parker's. Downtown improvements began with planting trees, which now number over 350, and other major improvements include lights in downtown trees, old fashioned street lamps, mini parks, a town clock, substantial support of the City Hall Plaza, providing for landscaping in the Lake Street medians and the addition of benches and trash receptacles downtown. Through the history of the event,95 percent of proceeds have gone to community beautification efforts.

"We really want to give back to the community,"Marcia said."We want downtown to look inviting and open so we get more people downtown."

Mountain Runners also supports the youth in the community by giving money to athletic teams and school projects. Funds have purchased uniforms, helped build a school fitness course in Dunsmuir and supported the growth of track and cross country teams along with many other projects.

SIGN UP FOR THE RUN/WALK

Registration for the run and walk is available through Marcia at 925-0251 or online at mtshastarunners.com. The website provides course maps, online registration, general information and info about the raffle. The year's grand prize is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler SE Soft-top offered by Miller Auto of Redding, with upgraded tires and wheels offered by Mt. Shasta Tire — registration in the event is the only way to be entered into the raffle. Early registration closes June 28th, after that date the registration fee increases to $20.

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Edge Wireless & Siskiyou Muffler

Edge Wireless & Siskiyou Muffler

As Siskiyou Muffler/Edge Wireless approaches its fifth year as an authorized dealer, the business is going strong. Founded on Mike Ray's muffler service, which he began in 1977, the Ray family has been building a reputation for service. With the opening of Edge Wireless, Teri and her daughter Kristi have been creating their own reputation for quality customer care. The Edge dealership, which is currently serving more than 2,400 customers in Siskiyou County, continues to win awards. In 2005 they won five out of six awards given throughout California: the "Over the Edge" award for exceptional community service, top advertiser, top renewals, top quality assurance and top customer service.

It's the face-to-face service provided by Teri, Kristi and Rebecca at the Mt. Shasta office that is bringing in new customers and keeping long-term clients renewing, says Teri.

"Most local people want personal customer service because we're used to that kind of thing, living in a small town. They want someone they can talk to," she said. "Also, because we live in this community we feel an accountability to our customers."

Any day of the week the office is busy with new customers learning about the various services, rate plans and technologies or picking up accessories from faceplates to cases. Long time clients come in as well, often to add a family member to their rate plan, make a step up in phone features or to discuss the ways Edge products can support their families and businesses. People also come in with questions about their new phones, and Teri and staff are always ready to help them learn how to operate them.

With the introduction of GSM phones to this area last year, Teri can now offer a host of advanced services, from emailing photos from your camera phone to a powerful Blackberry or Palm Treo that serves has a phone, camera and computer all in one. There are plenty of other options, including simple cell phones all the way to hands-free Bluetooth ear buds that work up to 30 feet from your phone. The V3 Razr phone is WAP compatible, allowing you to check your email or the weather, find movie listings and times for nearly any theater and download music.

The available rate plans offer the same flexibility for customer needs. Carryover plans benefit those who don't use their full minutes each month and can be expanded to share minutes for up to four phones. Western Edge and national plans suit various traveling habits, whether you travel across the country or generally stay close to home. Internet connection needs can be served with the aircard and MobileMedia plan that provides Internet access for your computer without the need for a landline, DSL or cable, and can be plugged into any computer within cell service range. They also have business accounts that can include anywhere from three to 15 or more lines.

"Stop by and visit Edge Wireless and Siskiyou Muffler," Teri said. "You'll find hometown service with big city features. You are the reason we're here."

Siskiyou Muffler/Edge Wireless gives to their community beyond the wonderful products and services they provide. Despite being a small, family-run business they give to community organizations and events, school programs and to families dealing with medical crises. In addition to supporting Chamber events by joining Community Partners, Edge gives to the Fourth of July fireworks fund, the Mt. Shasta High School ski and snowboard team and Mercy Auxiliary's fundraising golf tournament.

Siskiyou Muffler/Edge Wireless is located at 110 Water Street in Mt. Shasta. For information call 926-1235 or 926-3706.

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Mt Shasta Supermarket

Mt Shasta Supermarket

Customers at the Mt. Shasta Supermarket are used to getting special treatment and wonderful products. We all know the scent of Friday barbeque, and many of us have requested the store bring in a particular item. The dedication to service and quality is a cornerstone of owner Keith Cool's business philosophy. Much of the store's success is built on the meat market and deli, and Keith has invested time and creativity to create products that his shoppers enjoy.

"I think to be successful in business you have to identify what you have a passion for and you have to incorporate that into your business goals," he said.

Keith has been a meat man since he was 16, and opened his first meat market at the age of 24, so it's no wonder that the Super's meat market is well known. With a lineup of Prather Ranch beef, Diestel turkeys and Rocky chickens,the quality of the products is unquestionable. The Supermarket was the store selected by Prather Ranch to introduce its organic beef products.

The Macdoel ranch slaughters only a limited number of cows each year, so shoppers from as far away as Los Angeles and Portland call Keith for orders of Prather Ranch beef. The weekly Friday barbeque makes use of these products as well as Keith's cooking and catering skills, incorporating quality meats with tasty sauces to create mouth watering tri-tip, baby back ribs and chicken. The appeal of the Friday barbeque is just one way Keith and his staff serve their customers. The deli has grown in its line of products, with rotisserie chickens, enchiladas and salads to help create an easy meal for customers. The sandwich bar is also well known, and a popular place for a quick lunch.

These services have developed over the years as Keith constantly strives to create the best selection for his customers. The customers themselves contribute to this process by requesting particular items and brands. Keith began carrying Rocky free range chickens several years ago at the request of a customer who was accustomed to buying them in the Bay Area. She was insistent that other shoppers would want to buy free-range chickens, and so Keith brought them into the store. In the early years of carrying the product he would have to meet the delivery truck in the middle of the night. These days, with the success of the product, the delivery truck stops during business hours.

"I've always tried to carry the best quality products available, "Keith said. "Even when it meant much more work." Meeting the needs of his customers is one of the roles of the Mt. Shasta Supermarket. As a small retail store, the Super is unable to make price markdowns like big stores that do a much higher volume.

"We've had to listen to our customers and try to fulfill the needs that aren't fulfilled by the big discount stores," he said. "We strive to listen to our customers and let them help to develop this store into their store."

Involvement in the Community

As a longtime member of the community, the Super contributes to a number of organizations and projects throughout the South County. By joining Community Partners, the store is providing financial support to tourist driven events that bring a profitable summer season to so many Mt. Shasta businesses, thereby supporting the business community.

Keith is involved in many community organizations and gives his own time to coach youth sports and volunteer in the classroom. He sits on the Chamber of Commerce board and is currently a member of the business advisory committee. He works on the business advisory committee at the College of the Siskiyous that advises on business curriculum and is a member of the Siskiyou County Community Services Council.

The list of sports teams, community organizations, projects and special events that the Supermarket gives to is simply too long to list. Many of the Super's customers benefit directly from donations made to South County communities. Keith and the Supermarket are strong supporters of the community and donate to projects ranging from youth sports to school field trips to business community projects like Community Partners.

"We're a little store, and we don't have deep pockets, but I really believe in supporting the people who support us," Keith said. "The community has given us great support."

Mt. Shasta Supermarket is located at 112 E. Alma Street. 530-926-2212

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Best Western Tree House Motor Inn

Best Western Tree House Motor Inn

The Best Western Tree House Motor Inn sits at the gateway to Mt. Shasta from Interstate 5, welcoming guests; but it serves residents as well as visitors. The Inn prides its self on providing quality service to its guests and resources to visitors as well as locals. Its involvement in the community extends beyond offering services to supporting local organizations and events.

Quality Service
In addition to its recently remodeled rooms, the Tree House Restaurant serves not only guests, but locals as well. The Tree House management is proud to be open for dinner and breakfast seven days a week, a service only a few restaurants in town offer. Weekly dinner specials are advertised in the Mt. Shasta Herald and the regular menu includes delights from seared duck breast to blackened salmon salad. The consistent quality of food and service at the restaurant has led to a successful banquet business that serves family reunions to annual company parties.

The restaurant's breakfast buffet, full breakfast menu, weekly specials and dinner menu are just a few of the amenities the Inn offers. Residents who have family visiting can put them up at the Tree House where they can enjoy the indoor pool, a comfortable 87 degrees year round, the hot tub and its convenient location.

Visitors new to the area will find a copy of the Mt. Shasta Herald's Menu Guide and a helpful staff that can answer questions about local activities. A display in the lobby holds brochures from area outfitters, guides, attractions and businesses that may appeal to visitors. These fine points of customer service aren't just about bringing visitors back to the Tree House, but back to Mt. Shasta.

Who is the Tree House?
Lumber mill owner Martin Cooper built the Inn in 1972, where he created a mountain lodge atmosphere with rich cedar walls, a large rock fireplace in the lobby and rooms with views of the mountain.

The Cottrell family of Coos Bay, Oregon, purchased the Inn in 1997 and has dedicated much time and attention to remodeling and adding to the charm of the Tree House. Improvements have been made to landscaping, rooms have been remodeled and the restaurant's kitchen was refurbished.

Involvement in the Community
The Tree House supports a number of community organizations and events every year with financial contributions and donations of items for raffles, charity auctions and give-away promotions for community organizations.

"The vision of the ownership is to give to community organizations and charity organizations that make the town better for locals and tourists," according to the Tree House management.

On Community Partners
The Tree House joined Community Partners as a way to support the Chamber and its annual events that are so important to Mt. Shasta's tourism economy. The ownership and management at the Tree House are confident in the Chamber's ability to organize successful, profitable events that benefit the town.

To learn more about the Tree House or to make reservations, call 926-3101 or 800-545-7164.

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