"SOLITARY STRENGTH," THE STORY OF CATTLEWOMAN DOROTHY STOVER HALL The Tehama County Arts Council presents the documentary, SOLITARY STRENGTH, the story of North State Cattlewoman, Dorothy Stover Hall, Saturday, June 8, 7:30 pm, with doors opening at 7pm. Main Event Gallery, 710 Main Street, Red Bluff. Hall, born in 1910, was the grandchild of the legendary Stover pioneer family who were among the first cattle ranching families of the West, settling on Big Meadow, which is now under Lake Almanor. At the height of the Great Depression Dorothy saved her paycheck and at age twenty-six bought a 130-acre ranch. At a time when being the divorced woman was considered scandalous she was a single mother of twin girls. Always known as a cattlewoman and exceptional horsewoman, Dorothy practiced calm livestock handling and stewardship of the land right here in the North State, long before such terms were ever coined. SOLITARY STRENGTH will appeal to audiences that love stories of the American West, Women’s History and Sustainability. SOLITARY STRENGTH was produced and directed by Trudy Duisenberg, of Silk Scroll Productions. Duisenberg says “In this time when shallow celebrity can take the spotlight, I was looking for an authentic story that would inspire all ages and shine a light on integrity. Dorothy Stover Hall’s life proved to be that engaging tale." Admission is $10 at the door. The event is a fundraiser for both the Tehama County Art Council and the Tehama County Genealogy and Historical Society.
