Enjoy Magazine - Northern California Living — December 2022

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GOOD FINDS

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HOLIDAY RECIPE

SEASON’S BRIGHT

Artist Cathy McCall’s Holiday Figurines 23 | Season’s Bright: Frequent the Businesses in our Special Buyer’s Guide Section 30 | 45 Years of Christmas Cheer: Celebrating Country Lane Antiques 43 | Diamond in the Rough: Coppervale Ski Area 49 | Holiday Bucket List 51 | Finding Connection with the Adventure Challenge Books 56 | Fashion with Passion at Katwalk Consignment Shop

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25 Reasons why we like working at Lema Ranch

Celebrating 25 Years

T he M c C onnell Found a tion Helping build bet t er c ommunities th rough phila n th ro p y

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The sunrises. The people. The opportunity to make a difference while making a living. The serenity of our surroundings. The diversity of work. The opportunities for personal growth. The environment we work in and the work we do. The latte machine. Mist rising off of the pond. Our openness for organizations to meet here and experience this special place. Amazing facilities staff and landscape crew. The way we get treated. My job, because it’s not just a job to me. I am able to support work that daily improves the lives of others. The aesthetics, and the critters (especially the otters). Good people, doing good things in a happy environment. The family first environment. Every effort and task is to be a strong, reliable, and trustworthy partner for our grantees, beneficiaries, and thought partners. The beauty of the headquarters, artwork, and outdoors is always refreshing, and I am proud that our campus provides a service to people, plants, and animals. Doing something different each and every day. I like being able to work outdoors with the fresh air and nature and feeling happy to know that we are making a difference in the community. Commitment to carry on a legacy of philanthropy. Stewardship of the land, finances, investments and all other assets. Friendly trail walkers. The sunsets.

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Simply the most advanced care in the region.

When you or a loved one faces a serious health condition, access to advanced treatment can make all the difference. So it’s reassuring to know that the most advanced care in our region is provided at Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center Redding, offering clinical distinctions that include:

• The most advanced cardiac care with Stanford Medicine cardiac surgeons who treat patients locally

• Shasta County’s only obstetrics services and neonatal intensive care unit

• Comprehensive cancer care with a nurse navigator who guides patients every step of the way

• Nationally recognized orthopedic and spine surgery program

• Certification by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center

• Highest level of trauma care from Glenn County north to the Oregon border

At Mercy Medical Center Redding, we’re proud to have served as the region’s leader in care for generations. Learn more about what sets us apart at DignityHealth.org/MercyRedding

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‘tis the season

Looking for that unique and special gift for the Holidays? From gifts for your family and friends, to corporate gifts for your business clients or employees, Enjoy the Store has something to please every taste.

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THE HOLIDAYS are upon us and the season is bright – let’s celebrate this magical time of year.

Are you a skier or snowboarder who’s dreaming of a white Christmas and looking for a new place to explore? Check out the Coppervale ski area, tucked between Westwood and Susanville. It was formed in the late 1930s and continues to offer plenty of fun for winter sports enthusiasts.

Celebrate the season with friends and neighbors at the many community events happening this month, including the magnificent Redding Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay, the Christmas tree lighting downtown, the Redding Lighted Christmas Parade, and numerous dance and theatrical productions. You’ll find more details in these pages.

We’re happy to help with your holiday shopping, and this issue includes all kinds of ideas for finding a thoughtful gift. When you’re downtown, stop by Enjoy the Store and we can send you home with unique, locally made items for all the folks on your list. The store now features Burnsini Vineyards wines, which make a delightful offering for party hosts. Pair your favorite bottle with a batch of Soft Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies – they’re packed with spices, and they’re so easy to make. Find the recipe on page 96.

Let your heart be light, and enjoy every moment of the holiday season.

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”

—Hamilton Wright Mabie

To say I have history here is an understatement. My family’s roots were planted in Redding when my grandfather, Fred McCullough, came to Millville in 1941. He and my grandmother, Raedean, opened Enterprise Plumbing in Redding and started their family in 1962. After graduating from Shasta High School, I attended film school in Santa Monica, and while living in Southern California was a great experience, I missed home. I moved back to Redding in 2007, toured in a band across 43 states, and then started my video production business here. I grew my business for eight years, shooting more than 150 weddings, and have since produced documentaries, commercials and promotional films across the globe as Faires Wheel Films.

I moved downtown in 2014 and fell in love with it: I saw the growth and knew I wanted to be a part of it. I purchased a commercial building close to the historic Cascade Theatre in 2016 and then purchased a home nearby, where my partner Tara and I are now raising our son. As a third-generation citizen of Redding, I like knowing I am part of the next era of families working to leave a legacy here.

Travel is a big part of my life: I’ve experienced different people groups, cultures, cuisines and environments around the world, which makes me hold tighter to what I have here. I tell people the best way to appreciate living in Redding is to see the world outside of it: When you come back, you realize how amazing this town is.  Redding is a place ripe with opportunity for those who search it out. It’s a few years behind the big cities, which may sound negative, but I see that as a positive because it’s an opportunity to see what’s coming and develop those innovations our own way, on our turf. That’s why Redding is a great place for those willing to take the initiative to develop something new.

I also feel like Redding is a place where I can make an impact. Being so tight-knit and community-focused, getting yourself plugged in and involved doesn’t take long. In a big city, it can require a lot of time and effort to connect with people of influence, but here, all I have to do is make a few calls or walk over to an individual’s business to get the information I need.

It’s perfect for the life I want to live. I’m so glad that Tara and I get to raise our son in Redding and eventually show him the progress we have contributed to his hometown. Redding is in a new phase: we are building a more modern city and beginning to focus on walkability, new restaurants, events, and other amenities will bring in new generations of families. I am proud to be a Redding citizen, and I hope my passion inspires others.

TYLER FAIRES

Owner – Faires Wheel Films

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ARTIST CATHY MCCALL’S HOLIDAY FIGURINES

‘TIS THE SEASON for holiday spirit. From ornaments to quaint figurines to throw pillows, folks are decking the halls and feeling festive. Holidays often bring merriment, and for local artist Cathy McCall, they also bring inspiration for her unique sculptures.

Whimsical. Seasonal. One of a kind. How does McCall find her inspiration?

“If I go for five days without doing something creative, it worries me,” McCall says. “I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t do this. I have to be creative. It’s important to me to make things.” She recognizes that artistic blocks are bound to happen, but she likes to keep the wheels turning. With that mentality, it’s no wonder McCall is a fan of the changing seasons.

Her inspiration comes in a variety of forms. But perhaps most of all, her creativity stems from the holidays and general good tidings. As the seasons shift, so does McCall’s home decor. She loves to add and subtract decorations based on the holidays, and she crafts new works of art by season, too.

Christmas is a big time of year for McCall’s creations, but her holiday-themed figurines don’t stop with winter. She also makes figurines for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Fourth of July and Halloween. With all the love for the holidays and her care for the art, McCall’s creations bring joy not only to her, but to those who personally experience their whimsy. On the expressions of her creations, McCall adds, “Some might look sad, but I like to think it’s in a cute way.”

For Christmas, McCall’s artistic focus has recently centered on crafting Santa characters and festive ornaments. Her ornaments explore holiday creativity. Mushrooms coming out of cupcakes, witches in cupcakes and glitter-covered houses are just the tip of the iceberg for her creations.4 continued on page 26

She is constantly thinking of new paths and materials she can explore in her imaginative creations, and while sometimes she sketches her ideas, other times she just lets the ideas flow and creates whatever comes to mind.

Part of her Santa inspiration comes from close by. As McCall’s family and friends have remarked, her husband bears resemblance to her beloved little Santas, in particular for their mustache similarities.

The Santa sculptures are McCall’s most time-consuming pieces to create. Some steps even require a few days. She has to cut and shape a figurine, stabilize it with dowels and let the glue set, all before applying the paper clay and paint. After applying the clay, it can take a day or two to dry in cool winter weather.

Even still, painting is the longest step, because she puts so much care into the details and giving them their own unique appearance. It can take multiple layers of acrylic paint to get full coverage on her figurines.

“If I could just be like ‘Bewitched’ and shake my nose, wouldn’t that be nice?” she asks, and pauses before adding, “Well, no. I like the creating.”

It’s no surprise, given McCall’s long history as a creative. One of her first, memorable works of art was a 3D creation at 6 years old: a papier-mâché hand puppet. “I loved it, and how it turned out,” she says, still thinking fondly of the creation. Ultimately, she gifted it to a neighbor kid up the street.

After growing up in Redding, she left to study art in college. For a long time, her artistic focus was on photorealism paintings. However, due to the demands of oil paintings, she now prefers the 3D creations over two-dimensional paintings.

Now, her creations are made from paper clay. She crafts all kinds of inventive characters. They still take a lot of time to produce, but McCall’s love of art and creating keeps her going.

Every year, she tries to add something new. One of her favorite items to add are her ornaments, because they’re affordable to customers. Her work can be found at Enjoy the Store, which is the only place she sells her work•

Madison Heller was born and raised in Redding, and as a result spent her summers swimming and camping all over the North State. When not writing, she enjoys baking sweets, drinking coffee and spending time outside.

Uniquely Curated

Carousel is a locally owned boutique offering the most uniquely curated pieces you’ll find in Redding. We carry handmade jewelry and leather goods, gift items, and specialty clothing lines. You’re guaranteed to find something special at this little gem in downtown Redding.

www.RideCarousel.com 1555 Yuba Street, Redding (530) 246-1959

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In the Basket

Gift baskets - the perfect gift for any occasion. Treat your clients, co-workers, friends or family to the gift of good taste! We can personalize ANY gift basket. We deliver AND we ship! Gift baskets are a great corporate gift idea.

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A Beautiful Retreat

Not sure what to get the person who has everything? Give the gift of relaxation. With more than 20 years serving the Redding area, Urban Retreat Day Spa has repeatedly won the Best Day Spa, Best Massage and Facial and Best of the North State. Treat yourself or that special someone this holiday season.

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2515 Park Marina Drive, Redding (530) 247-1502

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After getting their start with antiques, the couple began selling Christmas decor year-round in 1998. Most recently, Judith, who covered topics like fashion and food as a feature writer, has introduced something new to Country Lane: New and vintage women’s clothing and accessories, including costume jewelry that, although new, often possesses a vintage-inspired charm.

IN 1977, Judith and David Klages started Country Lane Antiques, now located in historic downtown Cottonwood, out of their home. When asked how it feels to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the year-round Christmas and antique shop, Judith says she looks forward to celebrating its 50th.

Originally from Virginia, Judith and David intended to trek all the way to Alaska before settling down in the North State. “For more than 20 years, my husband and I traveled the country working for newspapers. We ended up here and started collecting more antiques. We couldn't stop, so we started selling out of our home, and then we opened this with a friend of mine,” Judith recalls. “The more we got into it, the more we enjoyed working together. And so we quit work and did this.”

Judith is curating a boutique-style shopping experience with her fashion inventory. “I just pick and choose and I only buy one,” she says decidedly. “When it's gone, it's gone. You're not going to see it again.” Every so often, Judith says, a piece of vintage clothing from her own personal collection makes it onto the floor for sale.

The garments and accessories are tucked among carefully arranged sections that conjure cozy rooms — a table draped with jewelry and scarves near a full-length mirror, a bedroom of antique furniture gleaming under a golden Christmas tree — the type of richly layered anti-IKEA dioramas that make antique shopping so enchanting.

While a true believer in the (potentially lost) art of browsing, Judith keeps the shop cohesively organized, allowing shoppers to gravitate toward what they’re looking for. “Each section has a color theme,” she explains of the two large rooms that comprise the store. “It's based on the Christmas tree. Everything — the fashions, the home decor, the paintings that go in there — matches that.” 4 continued on

Of a whimsical green and lavender section in the first room’s center, she describes her vision for one of the Christmas season’s updated centerpiece trees. “Here, there will be a big peacock tree,” she says, gesturing to the air above her. “Purple, green and gold on a white flock tree, so they’ll stand out.“

A short passageway leads to the second room, which is dedicated nearly entirely to Christmas decor. Here, a sign nestled into the needles of a tree frosted in sugary blues and peaches extends an invitation to passersby: “Like apples, pick ornaments off the tree.”

Two distinct sections of red beckon. In the more formal of the two, shimmering poinsettias, serene angels and bright cardinals ornament a cream colored hearth, while its more casual counterpart offers candy-cane stripes and cheerful snowmen. Elsewhere, the pinecones and forest animal silhouettes of a lodge-style section warm a green tree with glittery browns and coppers. Last year, her selection of cozy black-and-white decorations featuring vintage-style patterns were popular, and she expects they will be again this year.

Speaking of the variety of Christmas decor styles, Judith observes that “everything cycles” in popularity. Interestingly, “young people tend to buy what their grandparents had,” often choosing the more distantly nostalgic over what they grew up with in their parents’ homes.

Judith has observed this first hand. As Country Lane nears the half-century mark, her customers’ grandchildren have become customers themselves. “It’s fun to have the third generation of a family come in, to help them pick out something special,” she says.

“All of my friends have come from being in the business,” she says, reflecting on her 80th birthday, which she celebrated in the shop last December in good company, complete with impromptu serenades and gifts of homemade cakes and cookies. “I like people. That's what this business is really about.”•

Country Lane Antiques

20839 Front St., Cottonwood • (530) 347-5598

Hours: Monday through Saturday, noon-5 pm; Sunday, noon-3 pm Find Country Lane Antiques on Facebook

Delaney Uronen was born and raised in Northern California and holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Nevada, Reno. Art, community, and landscapes keep her bouncing between both places. Her work has appeared in Double Scoop and Brushfire. You can reach her at uronendelaney@gmail.com.

Shopping Adventures Ahead

Apricot Lane Boutique is a boutique that creates a unique adventure and shopping experience with today’s most sought-after styles and must-have pieces. We have the newest styles, which you’ll love. Apricot Lane is always a new discovery and truly an affordable “unique boutique” experience!

www.apricotlaneboutique.com/store/redding

1551 Market Street, Suite D, Redding (530) 276-0169

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Cozy up to Skincare

Give the gift of relaxation and healthy aging skin with Absolute Skin Care Spa. For every $100 spent toward a gift card, receive $25 off, or present this advertisement in person and receive a 20% off skincare product purchase discount. Or purchase a $125 hydra-dermabrasion treatment and receive a Sorella product travel bag and smaller cleanser and toner fit for your skin.

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1670 Market Street, Suite 266, Redding (530) 949-6476

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Hey Pretty Baby

Shop local this holiday season at Shenanigans Baby Boutique (a mother and daughter owned business). The only new baby boutique in our area offers the bestrated baby necessities, with a large variety of organic options. From clothing and accessories to diaper bags and everything in between, we’ve got you covered.

www.shenanigansbabyboutique.com

2217 Hilltop Drive, Redding (530) 255-8324

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Luxurious Limited Lineup

Experience our favorite products that tighten and brighten the skin this holiday season. Over a $500 value, this luxury kit includes five full-sized products, deluxe-sized samples, and a limited edition skincare bag to wrap it all up. Pair it with a HydraFacial to cleanse, extract and hydrate the skin in a customizable treatment that keeps glowing all the way through New Year's.

www.renewskinsolutions.com

1700 Market Street, Redding (530) 605-4555

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InGood Taste

Burnsini has been producing delicious and unique red wines from its estate vineyard high on a Cottonwood bluff for more than 21 years. They are committed to offering customers a local wine they can be proud to pour. Come enjoy a sip at their Tasting Room inside Enjoy the Store in Downtown Redding or give someone special the gift of wine.

www.burnsini.com

1261 Market Street , Redding (530) 227-5605

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Our ProductsTell Stories

Come visit us at our beautiful new location on Market Street, just in time for the holidays. We’re purveyors of locally and regionally hand crafted goods, with a selection of American made products. Enjoy the Store features artisan gifts made by incredible artists, from food and pantry items to jewelry, pottery, wood pieces and more. All things made to enjoy.

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1261 Market Street, Redding (530) 298-9132

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HARRISON'S FRESH CHESTNUT SOUP

INGREDIENTS

6 T unsalted butter

12 oz. fresh chestnuts, cooked, peeled (1 lb. fresh)

1  carrot, peeled and sliced

1  parsnip, peeled and sliced (optional)

1 cup celery, finely chopped

6 cups chicken or vegetable broth

¼ cup Madeira wine

Pinch nutmeg

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 sprigs parsley, fresh, finely chopped Pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

¼ cup sour cream or cream fraiche

DIRECTION TO PREPARE THE FRESH CHESTNUTS

Step 1: Rinse the fresh chestnuts in a colander with cool water.

Step 2: Use a large heavy knife to cut chestnuts in half. Carefully place the nuts in a pan of boiling water and cook for 8 minutes. Remove them from the pan and place in a bowl of ice water. The ice water chills the nuts quickly and helps release the shell and the inner skin (pellicle) from the chestnut. Remove the shell with a chestnut knife or paring knife and peel off the pellicle.

Step 3: Use these prepared fresh chestnuts the same day to make Harrison’s Fresh Chestnut Soup, or store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a week, or in the freezer for several months.

DIRECTION TO PREPARE THE SOUP

Step 1: Sauté the fresh chestnuts in 3 T butter over medium heat until heated through (about 5 minutes). Set aside.

Step 2: In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter and sauté the sliced carrots, parsnips and celery until tender (about 7 minutes). Add the stock, prepared fresh chestnuts and wine. Bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes; season with a pinch of nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Puree the soup with an immersion blender, blender or food processor. Reheat as needed before serving. Garnish with parsley, cayenne pepper to taste and sour cream or cream fraiche.

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Dreaming of a White Christmas

BETWEEN WESTWOOD AND Susanville, a little-known ski area called Coppervale sits on a plot of land at a 5,200-foot base elevation. Its peak elevation is at 5,820 feet, offering winter sports enthusiasts 740 feet of vertical drop from its north face. Its rope tow and spring-loaded Poma lift, donated by Palisades Tahoe/Alpine Meadows in 1977, serve eight trails, a halfpipe and terrain park.

Coppervale was formed in the late 1930s (around the same time that Lassen Ski Area got started) by the people who lived in Susanville and Westwood. They carried skiers up the mountain by way of a rope tow that was powered off a car axle chained to somewhere on the summit. The ski area’s first lift operators consisted of whoever hiked up to the top of the mountain first with gas to be able to fire up

Coppervale is seemingly off the beaten path, located on a parcel that used to be a Caltrans maintenance station near Westwood and 20 miles west of Susanville on Highway 36 at the bottom of Fredonyer Pass. A snowmobile/off-highway vehicle park is near it as well as remnants from the old 101 Ranch.

Lassen Community College took over operations of Coppervale Ski Area in the 1940s and began teaching ski lessons, naming the hill after an old copper mine in the region.

“I think the college saw this place as an asset for the community and didn’t want to see it go under,” says Coppervale Mechanic Brennan Holquin. Over the last few decades, the college replaced the rope tow with a new engine and moved it to the bottom of the ski area. It now carries intermediate skiers and snowboarders to a quarter of the way up the mountain and releases them in a flatter area so that people can more easily practice their turning and stopping (or for skiers, their pizza and French fries).

A few days before the air temperatures dropped and the snow started falling in the southern Cascade Range, Holquin had just finished coordinating a lift cable splice on its Poma, the first time it has been done since its installation.

“We have to take all of the steel strands and peel them back 30 feet and then marry them back together,” Holquin says. The process takes a lot of rigging, and five to seven strong people to lift and move the heavy metal woven cable. 4 continued on page 46

Photos courtesy of Lassen Community College

Holquin had experience working at ski areas, having been a snowcat driver and then promoted to equipment mechanic at Kirkwood Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe from 2005 to 2009. Holquin is also a gun aficionado, and he left Tahoe to enroll in a gunsmithing program at Lassen Community College. Coppervale Ski Area General Manager Norm Wilson found Holquin and hired him to help repair and maintain the ski area’s equipment through the college’s work study program.

Coppervale is limited in that it does not have any snowmaking capabilities because there is no running water, but it does have a grooming machine that helps spread it out. Since it is fully reliant on natural snow, Coppervale Ski Area usually doesn’t open until late December when (or if) Mother Nature provides enough of a solid base. “We have to have at least 14 inches of snow to be able to pack it down with a snowcat,” Holquin says. However, once it’s open, anyone is welcome to pay $30 for a full-day ticket or $25 for a half-day ticket to ski or ride its three black diamond advanced runs, one intermediate run and one easy run as many times as they’d like. Coppervale gets about 60 to 70 people a day, and they sometimes host school field trips and offer ticket specials. Since Holquin has been there, Coppervale has added a terrain park with beginner boxes and rails, and

Blue Ox Coffee comes in from Westwood to sell hamburgers, hot dogs, chili, sandwiches and other snacks.

A small warming hut and a first aid area are also at the base, and Coppervale just obtained a large quiver of rental gear from Palisades Tahoe that it hopes to offer this winter. Holquin says their goals for Coppervale are to keep it functional, and maybe upgrade its lift equipment a bit, like install a conveyor belt.

“But I think that Norm (the current general manager) likes the fact that Coppervale is old, still running, and provides some nostalgia,” Holquin says •

Coppervale Ski Area • Snow Phone: (530) 251-8841 Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 1-4:30 pm; weekends and holidays, 10 am-4:30 pm, depending on weather; sometimes open Friday Find them on Facebook

Kayla

Anderson is a freelance writer, marketer and action sports enthusiast who grew up wakeboarding on Lake Shasta and learning to ski at Mt. Lassen. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Chico State University and loves to visit her parents in Redding.

“... I think that Norm (the current general manager) likes the fact that Coppervale is old, still running, and provides some nostalgia,” Holquin says

Holiday Bucket List

Do one or do them all, here are a few ideas to get you in a festive mood!

 Make a gingerbread house (homemade or store bought, doesn’t matter).

 Go on a winter hike.  Find the perfect Christmas tree.  Go caroling.  Go on a Christmas scavenger hunt.  Watch a classic Christmas movie.  Read a Christmas book.

 Start an advent calendar.  Make some homemade Christmas gifts for your friends.  Send out Christmas cards.  Make a homemade Christmas ornament.  Go snowshoeing.

 Meet a friend for hot chocolate.  Make a Christmas scrapbook.  Shop local for your gifts.  Participate in a Giving Tree.  Have a snowball fight.  Make peppermint bath bombs.  Make Christmas gifts for your neighbors.  Buy a new ornament.  Make homemade dog treats for all of the dogs in your life.  Buy new Christmas pajamas.  Make some fudge.  Decorate a Christmas tree.  Go snowskiing, downhill or cross country, or snowboarding.  Read “Twas the Night Before Christmas”.  Have a cookie exchange party.  Eat a candy cane (or two).  Watch a lighted Christmas parade in Downtown Redding.

 Have a Christmas themed breakfast.

 Wear Santa hats.

 Play a Christmas game.  Create a Christmas music playlist.

 Make some hot chocolate from scratch.

 Build a snowman.

 Have an ugly sweater party and make your own.

 Make some peppermint bark.

 Do some random acts of kindness.

 Start a new Christmas tradition.

 Make a Christmas yule log.

 Make and enjoy a holiday cocktail (or throw a holiday cocktail party).

 Take a family Christmas photo.

 Make some paper snowflakes.

 Host a white elephant party.

 Start a Christmas tradition that’s just for you.

 Go on a fun weekend trip.

 Write a letter to Santa.

 Drive around looking at Christmas lights.

 Make a Christmas playlist.

 Organize a Secret Santa.

 Go see the Nutcracker.

 Make hot apple cider.

 Leave treats for your mail carrier.

 Visit a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

 Have a slumber party under the Christmas tree.

 Go ice skating.

 Host a White Elephant party.

 Make a Christmas wreath.

 Watch “Home Alone” with pizza.

 Make popcorn garland.

 Do a 25 day Christmas or winter photo challenge.

 Watch a cheesy Christmas movie.

 Make a snow globe.

 Enjoy a hot drink by a fireplace.

 Learn about another country’s Christmas traditions and try one.

 Donate a toy to a toy drive.

 Visit Santa Claus.

CHALLENGE a2 Holiday

FINDING CONNECTION WITH THE ADVENTURE CHALLENGE BOOKS

AS I SAT DOWN to interview Ben Day, CEO genius of Redding’s rockstar start-up company, The Adventure Challenge, I expected to talk about its impact. In terms of impact, The Adventure Challenge is set, to be sure. They’ve got the numbers. They receive hundreds of testimonials each month about saved marriages, 4 continued on page 52

restored friendships and reconnected families. The Adventure Challenge churns Netflix zombies into adventure junkies. The book has 50 creative, relationshipbuilding, scratch-off adventures — once scratched, they must be completed. Adventures are had and people come together. It is sold in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, wherever adventure can be found. But that’s not where the conversation took us. We bypassed London, New York and Paris and instead we talked about one city, our city — Redding, California.

We could have talked about the worldwide impact. In just under four years, The Adventure Challenge now has 55,000 followers on Instagram and they’ve been featured on “Ellen.” But the Redding crowd is seeing first hand that you can be from Redding and make a difference internationally.

You have to be tenacious to make it through a NorCal July, and that tenacity is required to see a small business create an international riptide. Day, a Redding resident for 15 years, knows the meaning of tenacity. In his words, about once a year there’s always a new law or some situational change in the industry that threatens to crumble a start-up. It’s just “perks of starting a business,” he says. Being a successful start-up means innovating, finding ways of keeping your cool and outlasting situational fires — just like a Redding summer.

Day explains how to look for a solution around the problem: Look with the faith that you will find it. “I use the word faith — different than arrogance,” he says. Faith doesn’t come naive. Faith isn’t a cocky ignorance of the facts. In Day’s words, “Be real with the problem.” Maintain a humble confidence that amongst the difficulty and hard work, a solution will rear its head. Have faith. It’s this unique paradox posture of realism and serendipity which marks a CEO. It’s faith. Faith makes a CEO ready for the big leagues.

This belief remains at the heart of the company’s culture. Emma Kantor, head of the customer experience team, says that from the start, “people just believed in me. I’ve had mentors… [who say] we believe in you. We think you can do amazing things.” If The Adventure Challenge’s mission is to bring people together, it’s also their method. “It has given us the mindset that anything can happen if you believe and if you fight for it.”

This is how the company was built. Bryant Ellis, the company’s co-founder, thought of the original idea, dreaming that his idea might lead to a side stream of income. But “people believed in him,” Kantor says. “Other people believed in what he envisioned, and anything can happen when there’s grace on an idea or vision with it.” Ellis’s creative idea gave Day faith in where the company was headed, and today, Ellis’s dream is a multi-million dollar business.

Not every Redding business will go on to be featured in Forbes magazine, but The Adventure Challenge shows that tenacity can set a business on a successful trajectory. It’s a compelling story on how to become a hometown rockstar company: Maintain faith, keep pushing, be real with problems that arise, but never lose the belief that the smoke will clear. After all, we’re pretty good at that.

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Ben LoCascio writes children’s curriculum at HeartSmart TV. His senior thesis was awarded highest distinction and an enthusiastic Zoom wave at Brandeis University. It was COVID. Ben lives in Redding, and you can find him in front of any nearby espresso machines, thinking about having just one more cappuccino.

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FASHION WITH PASSION AT KATWALK CONSIGNMENT SHOP

DONATING TO charitable organizations after my semi-annual closet cleanout has been a long-standing practice. However, with gas and consumer prices soaring this past summer, I had to consider an option with the potential for a cash return.

After calling a few clothing consignment stores, I had the necessary information about how the process worked, but felt apathetic about moving forward. I wasn’t really sure why — until I called The Katwalk and spoke with owner Marla “Kat” (Kathleen) Johnston.

Her passion for fashion and purpose-driven mission — to help women who are going through life transitions identify and celebrate their own fashion style — invited a human connection rather than just a transactional one. Her interest in helping others interested me in helping her, as well as myself.

“I wanted to bring a little bit of LA and New York to Redding in the form of an upscale resale boutique for women of any income level,” says Johnston, “especially for women experiencing adversity who may not have the funds to travel to shop, or women who don’t like to shop as they get older and their bodies change.”

The Katwalk offers an array of brands, and Johnston looks for clothing labels purchased out of town and items unavailable in Redding. “I try to have styles for every age from 30-60 and every size, but I’m often low on large, extra-large and plus sizes, and want to grow this part of my inventory.”

Kelly Ryan, a Redding business owner and long-time Katwalk customer, believes many women don’t know their style and don’t feel confident when they pick something out. “She’s an excellent consultant and stylist,” she says of Johnston. “I send professional women to her to get just this type of assistance.”

Located in the Cobblestone Court Center, The Katwalk opened in 2012 amidst the growing resale/ consignment movement. Although the 2014 closure of Raley’s grocery in the adjacent shopping center slowed business, it had picked up again before the pandemic officially arrived in 2020.

“When COVID hit, it was devastating,” says Johnston. “During quarantine my place was broken into and I had about a quarter of my inventory stolen. They came with wagons and suitcases and took handfuls of purses and clothes within minutes,” including designer Louis Vuitton and Chanel handbags.

While she was installing a second alarm system, Johnston was burglarized again, this time losing an empty cash register. On another occasion, a woman walked in and boldly grabbed an armful of merchandise before walking out of the store with it. “I went after her and grabbed it back,” Johnston says. “I’d had enough.”

Amidst business challenges, Johnston has persevered through personal illness and the loss of her dog and former store mascot, Gucci, who died in May at age 18. “Not giving up on the customers I’ve met through the years who count on coming to the store to shop and chat has kept me going,” she says.

One of those customers, Julie Dinius, says The Katwalk is her “go-to” for formal wear. She has purchased dresses for each of her three sons’ weddings and has also sent a number of friends to the store who were looking for special occasion or “even really cute casual wear.”

“When you go to a department store, you see a dress in multiple sizes,” Dinius says. “I would rather find a specialty piece that I’m not going to see everywhere and also save money on a dress I’ll wear once.” Another convenience Dinius appreciates: “She has a seamstress, which is huge for special event dresses.”

The Katwalk features stylish elegance, with beautiful décor, a tidy appearance and well-organized display sections—from formal wear, little black dresses, hippie and bohemian styles to a classic black-and-white section, designer jeans and tops, shoes and handbags. The dressing room is chic and spacious. “It’s important to wear clothes that we feel good in every day rather than have a gazillion outfits that aren’t quite right,” says Johnston. “People are interested in one-of-a-kind or unique items that fit and look flattering on them.”

She offers private party shopping events and, in response to customer demand, has recently begun booking one-on-one fashion consultative appointments. Purchases through December 31 are eligible to enter a drawing for a complimentary, one-hour fashion consultation.

Perhaps Ryan expresses it best when she says, “The Katwalk is an upscale store with hometown hospitality.”•

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Claudia Mosby is a Redding-based freelance writer. She is the founder and director of The Expressive Spirit, a wellness company in Mt. Shasta offering spiritual direction, arts and nature-based activities and consultancy for grief and loss.

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SACRAMENTO RIVER TRAIL BRIDGE MURALS

BICYCLISTS, SCOOTERERS and serious strollers just discovered new colors on the Sacramento River Trail. For those who cross the ribbon bridge just downstream of the Keswick Dam, it’s hard to miss. On approach, trail-goers are treated to a blast of flowery hues brightening formerly plain gray concrete walls. On the bridge itself, things tone down to a palette of sedate earth and water tones. Folks who stop and look can take in the four parts of the mural that depict wildlife in and around the river.

Regulars on the trail may have been lucky enough to see the muralists at work. Rebecca and Matt Wallace painted long days, from cooler pre-dawn hours to torrid mid-Redding-afternoon, for a full month. During this time, the artistic couple report, riders and walkers stopped by daily to compliment them on the design, their colors or their work in general or while riding by, simply calling out,”Boy, you guys do a good job!”

Their finished mural is actually a dozen separate paintings, a composition dictated by the structure of the Stress Ribbon Pedestrian Bridge. Four concrete abutments set at path level anchor both ends of the bridge and lead traffic onto and off of it. Directly beneath each of these is another concrete panel of the same size, lending architectural support as well as providing more concrete canvas for that part of the mural’s story. The vivid painting on these eight external walls depict the annual life cycle of the California poppy.

The artists’ descriptions of the details drops the jaw. “There’s spring, summer, winter and fall. There’s also the equinox of the sun,” says Rebecca. “So each panel has a sun, and the position of the sun changes with each season. It’s very subtle. And that’s outlined by basket patterns from the Wintu tribe.”

Matt says it took some effort —facing peril — to paint arcs suggesting curvature of baskets. Pointing to the pair of panels depicting spring, he explains how he crafted a big template. “In order to get the shapes here to line up with the top half, I had to bend a piece of wood from top to bottom to get a nice arch,” he describes. “And there were a lot of complications with the terrain. It slopes two different directions, so we couldn’t just run regular old scaffolding. I had to come up with some inventive ways of doing it that were safe.”

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This Wallace Murals and Designs project is the result of a proposal issued by the City of Redding last spring. For a while now, the city’s director of community services, Kim Niemer, has received phone calls from the public complaining about how those bare, gray, concrete walls were too ugly for such a beautiful setting. “Even my own friends were telling me how terrible they look,” Niemer says. “It’s hard to argue. I’m out there myself.”

And for a while, no funds were available to do anything about this. But in late 2020, a family’s tragedy offered a solution. George Emmerson and the surviving members of the family gave the city a $1 million gift to fund a public art installation in the memory of Emmerson’s wife Susan, who passed unexpectedly that June. The centerpiece is a sculpture planned just downstream of the ribbon bridge, but $25,000 was earmarked for beautifying those bare concrete abutments.

Today, Niemer’s phone calls sound different. “People love it,” she reports. “The colors, the imagery — it fits right into the landscape. Technically, it was much harder than anticipated. To work at that scale and difficulty of that setting, and to pull it all together that beautifully — I’m super impressed. It was the hottest part of summer, and they were practically melting out there, but they kept going.”

The Fort Bragg muralists say they have plenty of work ahead of them. Rebecca designs and directs the painting of their murals. Matt says he’s just a helper. She’s been an artist as long as she can remember. He found his calling in his school’s wood shop. She taught art at Butte College for five years. He worked on a fishing ship in Alaska. Fourteen years ago, after a close friendship since their teens, Matt suggested they get serious.

Their last project, for a private client, was a mural of late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Their next job is a mural for Cafe Beaujolais in Mendocino. Those impressed by Wallace Murals and Designs’ brilliant work on the bridge might enjoy visiting their website, where years of artworks are on display to delight and perhaps spark a commission. •

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WHEN KASSIE AND RICH Reiter left the Cottonwood area to attend the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena, they had an end goal in mind. “We went to school knowing we wanted to open up our own place. We just didn’t know where or what,” says Rich. Gratefully for those in Red Bluff, the “where” appeared in the form of a historic downtown building that had a built-in kitchen. “The price was right, the location was prime and it just fell into place,” says Kassie.

Reiter’s Bakery opened in October 2020 with the couple’s commitment to using their education to create high-quality Old World pastries that would make their world-class instructors proud. “We keep the history of the pastry alive,” says Rich, noting that they work in a European tradition focused around nine countries. “We focus on traditional methods of the way pastries were made in the country of origin,” adds Kassie. “We don’t cut corners. We don’t buy the cheaper butter. Our ingredients are all natural and we try to do local, too. We don’t use a lot of sugar. We focus on butter.”

“Downtown Red Bluff has that old, historical vibe,” says Rich. “Which goes with what we’re doing,” adds Kassie. November and December are the high days of holiday baking, and the Reiters are adding to their pie lists and bringing out such classics as a buche de Noel, dinner rolls, divinity, fudge, Christmas cookies and more. “Thanksgiving and Christmas are our busiest times, and we just try to bring as much Christmas spirit as possible,” says Kassie.

The festivities include a gingerbread house competition that doubles as a fundraiser for the California Highway Patrol’s toy drive for children. “Last year we thought we were going to get more kid involvement and it turned out to be 50-, 60-, 70-year-old women and the competition was fierce,” Kassie says with a laugh. “This year, we’re going to incorporate more of the schools. It’s a fun family event and it supports local children.” Gingerbread houses are on display through Christmas Eve. Cost of entry is a toy donation for the toy drive.4 continued on pag 66

The couple that delights in making delectable croissants, danishes, scones, macarons, chocolates and candies can definitely laugh when they say they met at a gym and still make time to work out together. “We discovered we both like to bake,” Rich says of their fateful meeting. Kassie was taking baking courses at Shasta College before they met and looking into other programs to further her education. When love blossomed, they were ready to commit to a school together.

“You have to have prior experience to get accepted into this school. They are very meticulous,” Kassie says of the Culinary Institute of America. “We worked under different ethnic chefs and we learned the basics. Of course, they taught us modern trends and techniques, but we really enjoyed the fundamentals.” Kassie is partial to creating the laminations that make croissants so flaky and buttery, while Rich enjoys working with chocolate. The couple hopes to add bread to their offerings but notes that it’s time-intensive and requires its own machinery. As a two-person operation, their time is already stretched.4 continued on page 69

“We want people to enjoy the pastries as they were originally designed,” Rich says.

“I enjoy telling people the history of the food items — why the pastry came about, why it’s named the way it is.”

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The couple’s baking education is rounded out by extensive travel through Europe, visiting the bakeries they strive to emulate. “We want people to enjoy the pastries as they were originally designed,” Rich says. “I enjoy telling people the history of the food items — why the pastry came about, why it’s named the way it is.”

“We have an education to back us on the science of baking,” Kassie adds. “We’re educated in our field and we’re very passionate about what we offer. We try to keep it as old fashioned as possible. You come in and you get what’s fresh for the day.” Adds Rich, “On the occasion where we sell out, we close up.”

The decision to deepen their skill set by leaving to study has paid off for this North State couple who treasures the ability to apply their efforts in a community such as Red Bluff. “We enjoy it,” says Rich. “It’s nice that both of us work at the same place.”

“It feels right,” adds Kassie. “It feels like the direction we want to go and what we want to do with our lives.”• Reiter’s Bakery • 830 Main St., Red Bluff • www.reitersbakery.com (530) 690-2691 • Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 am-3 pm; Saturday, 7 am to 2 pm; closed Sunday and Monday

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TRINITY COUNTY BREWERY IN WEAVERVILLE

A CHANCE ENCOUNTER during a walk in the woods led to a partnership that continues to brew up good times and community spirit in Weaverville.

Neil Petersen is the brewing part of the Trinity County Brewing Co., adding a lifelong interest in making beer and cider and extensive experience as the lead brewer at Woody’s Brewing Co. in Redding.

Jake Corella brings a wealth of hands-on restaurant experience, an appreciation for beer, and a trunk full of ideas, tips and observations gleaned from lengthy stints as a delivery driver serving restaurants, bars and stores throughout the state.

Both are avid outdoorsmen and it was rather serendipitous when they met in 2011 while hiking the 2,653-mile Pacific Crest Trail. The trail was a little lonelier back then, Corella says, with about 350 starting the hike and about 100 completing the borderto-border trek. Chery Strayed’s bestselling memoir “Wild” was published in 2012 and interest in the Pacific Crest Trail skyrocketed.

The two reconnected a few years later while rock climbing in eastern Shasta County, and the idea of teaming up to open a brewpub began to gather steam. Petersen was living in Round Mountain at the time and brewing at Woody’s, while Corella was living in Redding and delivering liquor in Trinity and Humboldt counties for Young’s Market.

Picking a location for the brewery was an easy call. The Redding craft beer market was already fairly saturated and Corella has deep family connections to the Trinity County seat. Corella’s mother, Angela Adrian, has family roots in Weaverville dating back 100 years.

The partners found a suitable building at the west end of Weaverville’s main street (the former Lou Girard Ford dealership) with room for a kitchen, brewhouse, taproom and generous patio. Transforming the building into a brewery and pub was a huge job and the two tackled it with help from friends, family, contractors and craftsmen.

Local touches abound, like the thick redwood slab tables and bar, and design touches like a map of the Trinity River on one tabletop and an inlaid chess board on another. Restroom sinks fashioned out of redwood and kegs are another nice touch.

The process was not without its challenges: A month after the building’s purchase, Petersen was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. “I won the epic lottery of lotteries,” he says of his recovery. continued on page 74

Corella says they were hoping for an upbeat pub environment when Trinity Brewing Co. opened in May 2020, and is gratified to note the brewery “has definitely become a hub. It’s not just a drinking establishment, it’s a gathering place. We have a lot of showers, fundraisers and anniversaries here.” Live music livens up the scene a couple times a month, as well.

Pat Zugg, a volunteer at the Trinity County Visitor Center, says the brewery has been a welcome addition to Weaverville. “Almost everybody in town likes it. It’s packed almost all the time. They’re part of the community. They’re always trying to do things down there, which is great, like their ‘Science on Tap.’ They’re constantly out there, trying to promote the community.”

Petersen likes to promote a nice variety of beer. “I hate to walk into a place and see 18 of 20 taps are an IPA,” he says, referring to the hop-forward style of beer that’s been a West Coast craft beer mainstay for years.

Petersen likes to dabble in sours, cider, wheat beers, lagers, red ales and saison ale. Hopheads won’t be disappointed, however, with Punch Bowl IPA, Super Smash and Cold-Hearted Woman on tap to provide plenty of that pucker power.

The beer menu is a perfect complement to the kitchen offerings that include smoked tritip, brats, burgers, chicken sandwiches, housemade fries and a rotating list of specials.•

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Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with more than 40 years of experience. A longtime San Francisco Giants fan, his interests include golf, fishing and sharing stories about people, places and things. He can be reached at jonpaullewis@gmail.com.

A DEPTH OF AWE and respect for everything old and weathered speaks directly from Ellen Hedfield’s watercolor paintings to her viewers. Her art relays the dignified beauty that old things exude, after having been worn by their service, and often set aside to age, gather dust and rust. These aged entities are never lost on Hedfield. Whenever something worthy of her appreciation for its service to humankind captures her attention, she quickly jumps out of her car or wanders directly off the trail to record its stunning beauty, storing it safely within her phone. Once at home, she recreates these older structures, signs and vehicles, calling viewers to experience the nuances of the most unnoticed places and things. Hedfield is an artist with an intent focus on the detailed nature and texture of everything that surrounds us.

Hedfield’s work was displayed at her solo show at the Mosaic Gallery at Turtle Bay in Redding from August through October. At the opening, a viewer stated, “I love her work. Her paintings jump right off the paper at you.” Hedfield was pleasantly surprised to discover the show favorite among those in attendance was “Last Stop,” a painting of four buses lined up in a “retired bus boneyard in Williams.” One admirer wrapped up his leaning toward this painting, reminiscing about his hippie parents and their travels all over California in an old VW bus. Hedfield notes, “In the bus painting, I see them as four old friends who have served their purpose, and been sent off to the boneyard, but they are still together. I personify these objects and give them a little character. My watercolors bring up old memories for viewers.” Another woman was drawn to her painting “Ludlow - Bypassed,” sharing, “It reminds me of when I was a kid and our family moved to California, driving Route 66.” Hedfield explains, “There is a melancholy, a sentimentalism that surrounds the subjects I choose to paint.”

Hedfield was born and raised in Detroit, and she moved out west to work as an environmental engineer, ultimately settling in Redding. Primarily self-taught, she began her exploration of art in the 1990s. In her early architectural paintings, “My engineer brain digs into the mechanics of how to make a painting work. ‘Sorry No Vacancy’ was like a puzzle to paint. I had to work out how the neon is projected forward from the sign, while the shadows are cast backwards, back4 continued on page 78

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Hedfields’s art can be admired at ellenhedfieldart.com where she exhibits her art virtually and posts her blogs. You can also find her artwork on Facebook and Instagram.

onto the sign. In ‘Curvature,’ the painting of the railroad trestle over the Sacramento River, the precision of the different support structures, and having the cross beams in the correct order make the depth feel right. I enjoy figuring out how to get a complicated painting set up correctly. My engineering background informs how shadows are cast and how perspective works.”

Hedfield has since shifted to textural works. Her watercolors are unique in the way she skillfully captures the bursting colors that old things — often considered dull or dusty — actually transmit. In her painting “The Color of Rust I,” she transforms the nuts, bolts and an I-beam on a weathered bridge employing full-on, vibrant technicolor. The cornflower and azure blues, the crimson and vermillion reds, and the copper and cinnamon browns blend with goldenrod, violet and forest green. Her mix of rich colors bursts forth from the paper, making the rough surface of rust tactile to viewers. How can nuts and bolts become so engaging? Hedfield paints them in a way only she can do, paying homage to the way small things come together to make up larger constructions. Her art gives viewers a chance

to bask for a moment “in a sentimentality for the specialness of the ordinary.” Hedfield loves to explore the mountains, deserts, small towns, railways and back roads of the Western United States. This is what inspires her paintings. “There is a beauty and dignity in the ordinary things that surround us,” she says. “I choose my subjects carefully, to communicate the sense of place and history I experience in their presence.” Whether it’s a neon hotel sign watching over the Mojave Desert, an old station wagon left unused, a row of four buses in a junkyard or a tangled fuse box at an abandoned motel on Route 66, all of her paintings give everything old, a new life. She also sheds new light on familiar local sites, painting a train covered with graffiti and the Gerlinger Steel sign, brushing new life into their weathered surfaces, and revealing their worthiness of our admiration. Her work encourages viewers to take a second look at everything around them, to see their surroundings with new eyes, and with admiring hearts, the way she does. Hedfield’s use of vibrant color and watercolor paints to recreate the beauty she sees in her subjects, and the way in which she reinvents the old, turning it into something new, is simply stunning.

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SHOULD YOU BE eating crickets? Well, Simon Seeband, founder of Evolution Ranch, thinks you should. It all started when Simon and his wife Adrienne watched an environmental documentary in 2016 that opened their eyes to the harsh realities of large-scale animal agriculture. The film included statistics about gas emissions and liberal water usage. He mentions the personal impact this film had on him, saying, “The statistics were astronomical and staggering and heartbreaking in a lot of ways.”

It was Simon’s wife who first had the epiphany of a potential alternative: Insect protein. Simon took this idea and ran with it, immersing himself in a sea of research. He was looking for some solution to human protein needs that didn’t disregard nature or shoot

humanity in the foot by ignoring future generations. Simon became convinced that though conserving energy, recycling and driving electric cars are all good practices, he says, “Our diet, in my view, has the largest and farthest-reaching impact on our environment than anything else we do in our lives.”

As the curve of human population grows, so does humanity’s need for protein. When Simon looked at that equation and compared it to the natural resource cost of traditional large-scale animal agriculture, he concluded that the current model had no future. It wasn’t long before he decided on crickets, what he calls “the gateway bug.” Learning everything he could about the life cycle, nutrition and 4 continued on page 82

farming of crickets, Simon produced his first few harvests and Adrienne was on the scene developing recipes and spice blends like Chirp-otle Lime and Pesto Party.

As a team, Simon and Adrienne laid the groundwork for what would be known as CrickEats. Soon their garage was converted into a cricket production facility, housing as many as a few hundred thousand crickets at any given time. Every seven weeks, which is the life cycle of a cricket, he was able to produce a significant amount of cricket powder, though it became clear it would not be enough to meet the demand of a small business. Evolution Ranch had to turn to other sources for their crickets, and eventually decided to import from a collective of farms in Southeast Asia, which have their crickets processed through a US Food and Drug Administration-registered facility.

Throughout the beginnings of Evolution Ranch, Simon encountered various challenges, like business certification for his unconventional product and COVID-19 bringing direct customer contact to a halt, making sampling impossible. “The main hurdle that I find is the cultural taboo of insects as a food source in Western countries,” Simon says. One-third of the human population eats insects, he adds, so it is not even a question of whether it’s possible. Evolution Ranch often sets up at farmers markets and fairs, working to dispel the cultural resistance to insect protein. For Simon, this is more than a business, it’s a way to make a difference. “If you, instead of having a pound of beef for one meal as a household, had insect protein, just in that one, tiny little lifestyle change, you would have conserved 2,500 gallons of water,” he says.

It’s not just the environmental utility of cricket farming that is

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Injury Prevention in Indian Country

Injury prevention is crucial to the 574 federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) tribes in the United States. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives between the ages of 1 and 44 years and the third leading cause of death overall. Unintentional injury mortality rates for Indian people are approximately 2.5 times higher than the combined all-U. S races. This varies by Indian Health Services (IHS) regional area and by cause of injury, according to the Indian Health Service agency within the Department of Health and Human Services.

Indian Health Service (IHS) injury program promotes building the capacity of Tribes and communities by increasing understanding about the injury problem, sharing effective solutions, and assisting communities in implementing programs. As a result of these efforts, unintentional injury deaths to American Indian/Alaskan Natives, while still high, decreased by 59%.

How do we go about addressing injury prevention? Understanding the culture of individual AI/AN communities is vital to planning and

implementing injury prevention programs. It is important for the Health Care Team to be aware of their community’s tribal history, traditional health and wellness practices, political structure, and lifestyle. It’s best to have your Community Health Representatives (CHRs) build a rapport with the community and establish that trust relationship.

How do we educate our community?

• By promoting comprehensive education through events such as health fairs, visiting after school programs and home visits by CHRs.

• Educating the community on the following subjects such as: seatbelt and car seat safety, helmet use, fire safety, water safety, and fall prevention.

• Increasing understanding about injury problems and sharing effective solutions are the key to help reduce injuries.

What is the goal? The goal is to reduce the number of injuries amongst our community members.

relevant. Crickets are a prebiotic and complete protein source, packed with vitamin B-12 and omega-3 fatty acids. Evolution Ranch serves as a provider for a unique and environmentally conscious alternative to traditional protein, as well as an informational hub for all things crickets. They are dedicated to getting the conversation going about entomophagy, which simply means eating bugs, and providing an experience that makes eating insects fun and less intimidating.

Simon sees himself one day stepping back from the day-to-day of business management and becoming a spokesperson for the cause. Looking toward the future, he believes that farming native species of insects locally is the most sustainable option for the culture-wide adoption of insect food sources. Simon is diligently working to raise awareness of our environmental impact and the dietary changes we can make individually and culturally to mitigate it.•

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THE BOX

DOES YOUR holiday feast include turkey with all the fixings? Or do you prefer baked ham? Both? Neither? Chinese food?

Americans eat about 22 million turkeys on Christmas Day, and we consume nearly 30 million pounds of ham during the holiday season. Depending on your family traditions, you probably fall into one of two camps: turkey or ham.

This holiday season, think outside the box and maybe start a new tradition. For years, my wife and I have experimented with different Christmas Day meals: Dungeness crab, prime rib, duck, elk, cioppino and, yes, Chinese food. My favorite out of all our “nontraditional” main dishes is this stuffed tenderloin recipe that I received from an old Italian friend.

Don’t get me wrong. I am a huge fan of turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing and gravy. I love the leftovers and the sandwiches. But as

much as I enjoy the big bird, I like variety and trying new recipes. This stuffed tenderloin is festive and delicious.

The best part of this meal is that it is so simple to prepare – you don’t need to spend all day in the kitchen. Instead, you can enjoy the holiday with your loved ones and kick your feet up.

If you want to spend even less time in the kitchen during the holiday, prepare your tenderloin the day before cooking and let it sit wrapped and covered in the fridge. This will allow the salt and the pepper to penetrate the meat, letting the flavors distribute more evenly. Let the meat sit at room temperature for about an hour before popping in the oven.

I recommend serving this delicious beef dish with scalloped potatoes, braised Brussels sprouts, dinner rolls and a bottle of Sangiovese or Chianti. •

STUFFED TUSCANY BEEF TENDERLOIN

STUFFED TUSCANY BEEF TENDERLOIN

Servings: 8-10

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 60 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 T vegetable oil

• 1 medium onion, peeled and minced

• 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed, stemmed, and chopped

• ½ tsp. salt

• ½ tsp. black pepper

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ¼ cup finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

• 3-4 lbs. beef tenderloin, cut from the center of the tenderloin

• 1 beef bouillon cube

• ¼ cup dry sherry (beef broth can be used as a substitute)

• 1½ cups water

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender and golden, stirring occasionally.

Step 2: Add spinach, salt and pepper. Cook just until spinach wilts, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.

Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes.

Step 4: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Make a lengthwise cut along center of tenderloin, cutting almost in half, but not all the way through. Lay open, spread with spinach mixture, and fold to enclose filling. Tie securely with kitchen twine.

Step 5: Place, cut side up, on roasting rack in roasting pan. Loosely cover top with aluminum foil to prevent drying out.

Step 6: Cook 45-55 minutes, or until meat thermometer registers 135-140 degrees for medium-rare or desired degree of doneness.

Step 7: Place tenderloin on cutting board and cover with foil to keep warm. Remove rack from roasting pan. Skim and discard fat from drippings (there won’t be much), and add bouillon cube, sherry, and water. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon to loosen brown bits. Remove from heat.

Step 8: Slice tenderloin 1-inch thick and arrange on warmed platter. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve with reserved sauce.

Terry Olson loves culinary arts, adult beverages and hiking in the North State wilderness. You may find him soaking up the scenery at one of our area’s many state or national parks or sitting in a barstool sipping a cold locally brewed craft beer.

DOWNTOWN DETAILS

Downtowns may occupy a small amount of space in a city, but they are economically in-demand and lucrative districts, warranting continued investment.

Downtowns have intrinsic cultural significance because they offer historical and cultural assets, recreation and entertainment opportunities, locally owned business and participation in civic activities. They are also resilient. Downtowns consistently and significantly rank higher than their cities when it comes to walking and biking.

Part of a downtown’s value is diversity, inclusivity and open-mindedness. They are positioned to be highly inclusive places, given their access to opportunities and essential services for all users.

Downtown signifies a city’s greater brand or identity. When you visit a new city, where do you go? How do you learn and get acclimated? Where is the economic, cultural and civic center? Chances are you turn to the city’s natural hub – the downtown.

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Gather Downtown Happy holidays and merry Christmas from Downtown Redding! Santa Claus told me that you may be getting coal if haven’t been to Downtown during December – he does not want you to miss the holiday cheer! Here is a small list of Redding Cultural District community events. Be sure to check it twice, and support Downtown businesses for unique gifts and gift cards from local restaurants and businesses.

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HERE’S THE BLAKEDOWN

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Downtown Redding! I talked to Santa Claus, and he told me that you may be getting coal if haven’t been to Downtown during December. Here is a small list of Redding Cultural District community events, be sure to check it twice:

• The City of Redding Christmas Tree will be lit in Downtown Redding, First Friday, December 2, 2022 at 7 pm.

• The Active 20-30 Club of Redding, Lighted Christmas Parade, All Aboard the Ornament Express Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 6 pm. The parade route runs through California, Sacramento, and Pine Street.

• Redding Garden of Lights, at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, November 18, 2022 – January 8, 2023. Visit reddinggardenoflights.org for more information.

• Cascade Christmas returns, Thursday -Sunday, December 1-4, 2022. Visit cascadetheatre.org for more information.

• Redding City Ballet presents, The Nutcracker, Friday-Saturday, December 16-17, 2022. Visit cascadetheatre.org for more information.

• Riverfront Playhouse presents, You Better Watch Out, December 1 -17, 2022. The Christmas comedy By Don Hodgins. visit riverfrontplayhouse.net for more information.

The Makery

The Makery was birthed out of a longing to gather creatives and makers together to collaborate on projects, encourage one another and empower the community to create. It’s a beautiful space in the heart of downtown Redding designed to inspire creatives, individuals and organizations to dream, host and create the best possible events. It’s a multiuse space for collaborations, co-work, events and workshops. Their desire is that when you step into The Makery, it inspires and empowers you to create.

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FIRE PREVENTION DOESN’T HAVE A SEASON

Grind Fire Defense is dedicated to the awareness, education and prevention of life and property loss through the creation of defensible space. Fire Prevention doesn’t have a season. December is a great month to mitigate hazardous vegetation by knowledgeable professionals.

Hand-crew based, we consist of trained fire personnel, with wildland fire experience. Our crews can remove dangerous and/or out of compliance vegetation regardless of the terrain, fuel load, or weather. This ability allows us to access and remove vegetation that mechanical equipment cannot reach or is disallowed by regulatory protection.

John is a firefighter here in the North State. He knows and understands the defensible space regulations, local ordinances, and laws in our community. John will perform free consultations at your request.

This sets us apart. John and his crew understand wildfire prevention best practices, fuel reduction and removal because they have fought wildfires, provided structure protection, and gone through the training provided by agencies like CalFire, USFS, CCC and Accredited Fire Academies. Even though we are in Winter, Grind Fire Defense will apprise you of dangers on your property including encroaching vegetation and overgrown egress.

When Grind Fire Defense evaluates, consults and mitigates a property it is through the eyes of these trained fire personnel. We know defensible space and we do it well. Our heart is in this community and we are here to help you protect what is most valuable to you – life and property.

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The ACE program brought me to Shasta College. I had tried other colleges, but I couldn’t make them work with my schedule. When I saw an ad for the Accelerated College Education (ACE) program at Shasta College, I thought, “this will work!” I had a wonderful experience at Shasta College and loved my professors. In fact, I took a Business Law class that solidified my plan and everything I wanted to do with my education and career. I finished my associate degree in less than a year and applied to law school that summer.

More than anything, I knew a law degree would help in my current job as a Director of Wealth Management. While in law school, I also completed my bachelor’s and master’s degrees before graduating with my Juris Doctor.

As an ACE student I always thought it would be great to return as a professor to honor the opportunity that was so graciously given to me. As luck would have it, right after completing my Juris Doctor, an opening came up to teach Business Law at Shasta College! So, my return to Shasta College will be in an 8-week ACE class in the same program I started with, only now I’ll be the one inspiring and mentoring others!

We all have some vision for our lives. Maybe we’ve gotten away from that–I know, in my case, that’s what happened. I got caught up in a promising career, but I felt incomplete. Never think it’s too late to finish what you started. Whatever your vision is for your life, don’t walk away from it. Recommit yourself to that vision, and understand it will be a process. There will be days you second-guess yourself, but never give up. There are so many incredible people ready to help. Like that new Business Law professor at Shasta College!

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SOFT GINGERBREAD CRINKLE COOKIES

DECEMBER 2022 RECIPE

The Christmas season is here and with it comes the best seasonal flavors and treats. These Soft Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a twist on the classic gingerbread cookie, they are packed with warm spices and covered with a powdered sugar coating that melts in your mouth. These super-soft cookies are easy to make and sure to become a holiday favorite. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 large egg

½ cup butter, softened

¾ cup brown sugar, packed

1 T molasses

1 T vanilla

1½ cup flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

¾ tsp. ginger

¼ tsp. nutmeg

½ tsp. cloves

½ T cornstarch

½ tsp. baking soda

¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

⅓ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add the egg, butter, brown sugar, molasses and vanilla and beat together until fully combined.

Step 3: Add the flour, spices, cornstarch and baking soda to the bowl and mix until combined.

Step 4: Add the ¼ cup of granulated sugar and the ⅓ cup of powdered sugar to separate small bowls and set aside. Use a regular-sized cookie scoop to scoop dough balls one at a time and place them in the bowl of granulated sugar to coat evenly. Add the dough ball to the powdered sugar and cover it fully. Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the lined cookie sheet a couple inches apart.

Step 5: Place the baking sheet on the middle oven rack and bake for 8-9 minutes.

Step 6: Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Makes 24 cookies

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

BAKE TIME: 9 minutes

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Step 7: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep fresh for about a week.

Maci Manty is a self-taught baker, wife, mother and animal lover. Some of her favorite things include baking, taking pictures, hiking, paddle boarding at Whiskeytown Lake, bike rides and spending time with her family and pets. Follow her feed on Instagram @lovely_baking_co to see what she’s baking.

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THE GLOBAL REACH OF ILLUMINAID

THIS MONTH, Enjoy spoke with Matt York, executive director of Chico-based illuminAid.

ENJOY: What is illuminAid’s mission?

YORK: illuminAid equips and trains organizations in developing nations to produce and share low-cost video content to help educate and safeguard local communities facing our world’s most pressing challenges. illuminAid’s mission is to help educate the world’s poorest billion people through low-cost video technology.

ENJOY: Who are some of illuminAid’s partners and for what kinds of projects has the organization provided training?

YORK: We have a really robust presence internationally in this niche space and are always networking with non-government organizations like Mercy Corps, UNICEF, Save the Children, World Vision and many others in the 70 poorest countries. Sometimes we work with ministries of government.

The biggest project we ever did was with the Centers for Disease Control Foundation and the State Department, training about 80 people from 20 small non-government organizations to help foster behavior change regarding the spread of Ebola. We’ve worked with Catholic Relief Services in Togo on child nutrition, in Liberia to empower persons with disabilities, and last year in Mozambique on COVID-19 pandemic response. Our recent project in Pakistan promoted democratic governance.

ENJOY: Why video training?

YORK: Video is an excellent tool for behavior change communication, which is essentially any interactive communication strategy that promotes positive behaviors that help solve the world’s most pressing health, agricultural and education problems. Specifically, illuminAid is focused on the use of video technology to encourage behavior change for the empowerment of rural populations in developing nations. Video’s unique storytelling potential allows our partners to convey complex ideas to illiterate populations.

ENJOY: How does this work in very remote regions?

YORK: The most challenging communities lack reliable access to the internet or the electrical grid. illuminAid provides technological solutions to these obstacles by loading video directly onto the projectors, eliminating reliance on internet access, while the solar panels provided in our Recharge Kit allow for the charging of all the equipment provided (projectors, speakers and camera) without needing to plug anything in. Additional accessories allow users to charge the equipment

via the cigarette lighter in a car or a scooter/motorcycle battery. illuminAid’s partners are able to load a series of videos onto a projector and send an outreach worker to remote regions, holding community screenings as they travel from village to village.

ENJOY: How does illuminAid bridge cultural and language differences?

YORK: Trainings are delivered in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. illuminAid’s goal is to provide its partners with universal storytelling and video production skills, as well as the equipment needed, so their staff can create hyper-local video that address any issues unique to the targeted communities.

ENJOY: How does a typical project unfold?

YORK: illuminAid’s four-day workshop walks the non-government organization participants through the entire process of creating and disseminating a behavior change video. The participants break up into small groups of seven or eight, and by the end of the workshop each group has completed its own video. The instructors are there for guidance and to provide any technical assistance, but all the hands-on work is done by the attendees.

ENJOY: What was the most meaningful project for you personally?

YORK: Our project with Pathfinder in Mozambique focused on creating videos addressing health and safety concerns of girls and young women. Many of the targeted communities are so remote and impoverished that they struggle with basic health and sanitation concerns such as accessing safe drinking water. The quantity and quality of videos that their team has produced since the training is an exciting example of our intervention working at its full potential.

ENJOY: How long do you see yourself doing this work?

YORK: For the rest of my life. With any luck, illuminAid will continue long after I am gone. •

illuminAid • www.illuminaid.org • (530) 343-7868

Claudia Mosby is a Redding-based freelance writer. She is the founder and director of The Expressive Spirit, a wellness company in Mt. Shasta offering spiritual direction, arts and nature-based activities and consultancy for grief and loss.

The eyes are said to be the window to our soul. Well, the feet are the foundation of our house.

And if you’ve ever had foot or ankle troubles, then you know how difficult even the most routine tasks can become. Walking, running and even standing can become labors.

That’s why Susan Yeager and the team at Yeager Foot & Ankle Center are dedicated to helping you get back on the good foot. From services ranging from surgical corrections of foot disorders to designing custom orthotics to dealing with running injuries, flat feet, tendonitis, ingrown nails and plantar fasciitis, Yeager has the experience and knowledge that’s a step above. Dr. Yeager has more than 18 years of experience after graduating from the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine.