Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living – April 2023

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After taking auto tech classes in high school and graduating from a trade school, I started working at an auto shop and quickly realized the auto field wasn’t for me. In the years since I’ve worked in a wide array of jobs, but I never felt like my life was moving forward with purpose.

I made several attempts to return to school, but lacked a sense of direction. Fast forward to my first semester at Shasta College and the decision to take an introductory accounting class. Despite having already taken a similar class back home, that decision changed my life. My accounting professor, Juanne Van Der Linde, brought in guest speakers who shared their experiences and insights, which broadened my knowledge of the field and showed me a career path I could enjoy.

In my time at Shasta College, I’ve developed a passion for accounting and have a clear direction to pursue. Shasta College has opened many doors for me, from becoming the Accounting and Business Club president and earning a spot in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, to getting involved with the Shasta College Student Senate.

Shasta College has given me great building blocks toward a promising future. When I move on from Shasta College, I know I’ll be in an excellent position to take the next step toward a career I love and that has plenty of growth potential.

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APRIL IN THE NORTH STATE means two things: Hot rods and cowboy nods. Yes, it’s Kool April Nites and rodeo time, and this issue is packed with stories about classic cars, bulls and broncs, and so much more.

The Shasta Classics Car Club looks forward to Kool April Nites every year, but they also provide a space for folks to chat about their old cars year-round. This low-key group of car lovers is all about camaraderie, and they’re excited for their upcoming Show and Shines. And not only is Kool April Nites fun for the whole family - the event has donated more than $1 million to youth in the community.

The North State’s rodeo activities kick off with the Red Bluff RoundUp, and we’ll introduce you to remarkable General Manager J.B. Stacy, who pours his heart into this event every year. In these pages, you’ll also meet RC Landingham, who grew up in rodeo, overcame incredible odds and became the first Triple Crown winner of the World Champions Rodeo Alliance in December 2022, winning a $1 million prize.

Then in May, the Redding Rodeo is set to mark its 75th anniversary, with a celebration that will include commemoration of when Lane Frost shocked the rodeo world by staying atop the bull Red Rock, who had a 311-0 record until then. That’s just one of the many events planned during Redding Rodeo Week.

It’s a thrilling month for car aficionados and rodeo fans alike, and we’re looking forward to every minute. Saddle up and enjoy!

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WHAT I ENJOY

J. B. STACY General Manager – Red Bluff Round-Up

What I enjoy most about the North State and why: I love the fact that it is small-town America, but I can be in the mountains, to the coast or even down to the big cities within four hours.

What are your responsibilities as the GM of the Red Bluff Round-Up? I report to the Red Bluff Round-Up Association which consists of the some of the hardest working people I know. I am responsible for developing sponsor relationships and putting together the Round-Up. It’s a year-round job, especially now that we also host the California Circuit Finals, where we bring the state’s best cowboys and cowgirls to Red Bluff at the end of December.

What is your most memorable rodeo moment? My uncle, Bill Zirkle, was a RoundUp director and introduced me to rodeo back in 1978. He invited me to help at the Round-Up.

Favorite Movie? “8 Seconds,” of course, the movie featuring Red Rock and Lane Frost.

Something you’re proud of achieving? My family. Julie and I have been married for over 34 years. She is my rock and the best cheerleader ever. We have twin boys, Nolan and Drew, who are 23. Also, I have always enjoyed developing people and the community. I have coached hundreds of athletes, and it gives me great pride when I see these young men and women become assets in their own communities. I’ve also been involved with dozens of community projects.

Upcoming goals that you’re excited about?

My most immediate goal is to provide the North State the best rodeo I can. My future goals include travel and growing with the Red Bluff Round-Up for many years to come. If the Association will allow me, I could see myself staying involved with the Round-Up for the next 30 years, which would take me into my 80s.

Favorite sport or hobby? Golf, for the individual nature of the game. You are the only one responsible for your outcome. Also, baseball, because it takes individuals doing their best at their position to accomplish the best outcome.

Pets? Koda is a black lab and my best walking buddy. You can usually find us on the weekends taking our walks out at the Sacramento River near the Diversion Dam.

Favorite Quote: My son Nolan has always been quick witted, and he led the family toast before dinner one evening with, “Here’s to fancy living!” The people around us all got a laugh out it. The one quote that drives me really comes from my father, Jim, who passed when he was only 55. He told me, “If you want something bad enough, the only person who will stand in your way of accomplishing it will be you. No excuses.”

A person who influenced you? Jules, my wife. She is such a fighter, and provider to not only our family but with everyone else she comes in contact with. She is my inspiration in so many ways and has always been supportive with everything I have tried. Any accomplishment I have garnered has been with her by my side.

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“Don’t be afraid to go after what you want to do, and what you want to be. But don’t be afraid to be willing to pay the price.”

—Lane Frost

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75 YEARS IN THE MAKING 75 YEARS IN THE MAKING 75 YEARS IN THE MAKING

RED ROCK WAS the right bull at the right time and Lane Frost was the perfect cowboy for the situation at hand when the two squared off on that Saturday night in May during the 1988 Redding Rodeo.

Red Rock, who had never been successfully ridden in 309 attempts, had been named the 1987 Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association Bucking Bull of the Year. Frost, a lanky Oklahoman with a winning smile, had been named the 1987 PRCA World Champion bull rider.

Frost had had two run-ins with Red Rock at previous PRCA rodeos in 1985 and 1986, and then two more in 1988 when Red Bluff-based stock contractor John Growney took the bull out of retirement and set up the “Challenge of the Champions” between Frost and his longtime nemesis.

Red Rock won the first two challenges, in Red Bluff and Clovis, and was proudly sporting a 311-0 record when Frost settled onto the 1,700-pound bull’s back and shocked the rodeo world by staying aboard for the required eight seconds. That bit of PRCA lore is just one piece of Redding Rodeo history that will be celebrated when cowboys and cowgirls gather May 17-20 to commemorate the rodeo’s 75th anniversary.4

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From its humble beginnings as a one-day affair on the Shasta County Sheriff’s Posse grounds, the Redding Rodeo has grown to a four-day event that adds an estimated $8 million to $10 million to the local economy. Last year’s total payout was $219,000, a purse that keeps Redding ranked among the top 40 rodeos in the country. The Redding Rodeo was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2016.

The rodeo’s future is even brighter, says Bennett Gooch, president of the Redding Rodeo Association. The Friends of the Redding Rodeo was recently incorporated as a nonprofit organization that will allow it to compete for grants to fund facility improvements, educational programs and efforts to preserve rodeo history.

The rodeo’s historic Posse Grounds arena has been in the news of late, thanks to an unsolicited offer from Populous Inc., K2 Development, the McConnell Foundation and Turtle Bay Exploration Park to purchase 45 acres of city-owned riverfront land — including the Civic Auditorium and the rodeo arena — and transform it into an ambitious mix of event centers and mixed-use residential, restaurants and public space opportunities. The Redding City Council rejected that proposal and opted instead to update a specific plan to guide development on 500 acres of riverfront land stretching from the rodeo arena to the Cypress Avenue bridge.

During that process, many in the community expressed their support of the rodeo and its longtime home by the river. “We are grateful for the incredible backing from the community that we have received and the support for continuing to hold the Redding Rodeo on the same grounds it has been for 75 years,” Gooch says.4

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“It’d be the thrill of anyone’s bull riding career to ride Red Rock.”

—Lane frost

John Growney and Red Rock • Photo by Sue Rosoff

John Growney and Lane Frost

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“The timing is perfect,” says Ted Bambino, a member of the Redding Rodeo Association’s board of directors. “We were surprised to see the support from the community for the rodeo. It’s a big deal for us.”

Bambino says the rodeo is capitalizing on the momentum and has added Cindy Schonholtz, the rodeo’s first full-time staffer, with the goal of securing grant funding to improve the facility and polish up the rodeo’s status as a leaseholder with the city of Redding. “There are a lot of positive things going on,” he says.

One of those positive things will be the return of John Payne, the rodeo performer who goes by the name One Arm Bandit. Payne, who lost the use of his right arm in an industrial accident, first appeared at the Redding Rodeo in 1988 and remembers well the excitement in the arena when Frost rode Red Rock.

Payne also remembers the late John Balma, the former Shasta County Sheriff and Redding police chief who headed up the Redding Rodeo. Payne says he met Balma at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas and Balma hired him to perform in Redding.

“He said $1,200 for two performances, and $1,200 for me was like $12,000. I was flat broke, I owed $100,000 and was living with my grandmother with my wife and two kids. I hadn’t heard of Redding. I didn’t care where in Northern California it was, I was going to go get it,” Payne says from his home in Oklahoma.

That Redding Rodeo exposure launched a career that has seen the One Arm Bandit named the PRCA Dress Act of the Year 15 times. “Everybody was wanting to hire me after John Balma and Redding brought me to the West Coast,” Payne says.

“It’s quite an honor to be thought of enough to be selected for 75th anniversary,” Payne adds. And as Gooch and Schonholtz are fond of saying, work is underway to clear the way for another “75 years of buckin’ by the river.”•

“We were surprised to see the support from the community for the rodeo. It’s a big deal for us.”

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.

John Payne, the One Arm Bandit, will perform at the rodeo.

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The Redding Rodeo has been entertaining fans since 1949.

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Bennett Gooch. Photo courtesy Redding Rodeo

JIM TYNER RATTLES off his latest projects with the ease of an old-school body and paint guy: “I just finished a ’55 Chevy in royal blue with ghost flames … I did a Dodge pickup, pearl black with copper ghost flames … a ’50 Merc’ with a 4-inch chop top in candy apple red … a ’54 Chevy pickup, did the woodwork in the bed, painted it black with blue pearl pinstripes …”

That list could go on for days, considering Tyner has been working on cars since he paid $900 for a 1956 Chevy 210 as a high school freshman. At this point, he estimates he’s worked on at least 2,500 cars and more than 500 RVs.

In the 46 years he’s been in Redding, Tyner says he’s worked on about 50 cars that were exhibited at Kool April Nites, including 10 that were showcased in the indoor Dreamworks display inside the Civic Auditorium.

The popular car show, held on the last Saturday in April, is a business day for Tyner as he wanders the grounds rubbing elbows

The bulk of the 1,800 hot rods, classics and cruisers on display at the big Saturday show (and rolling along during Friday night’s Kool cruise) share one thing in common: gorgeous paint jobs. Tyner says a typical paint job starts with a base coat, three layers of clearcoat, waterblock sanding to add depth and clarity, more coats of color and then more layers of clearcoat.

As a boy growing up in Salinas, Tyner would watch his neighbor paint cars and later, as a student at North Salinas High School, he enrolled in several art classes. That background came in handy as he launched his own car career.

After building up that ’56 Chevy, Tyner picked up a ’55 and a ’57 to go along with it, before moving on to a 1929 Ford Model A “soft top.” The young man jumped ahead a few decades with a nine-passenger 1964 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser station wagon, which he followed up with a ’67 Chevy Bel Air wagon. A couple of pickups rounded out

Photos courtesy of Kim and Jim Tyner

Prior to moving north, Tyner operated a body shop in San Jose where he worked on Budweiser Racing Team cars, repairing the dings and dents suffered during races at Sears Point in Novato before the cars headed to Laguna Seca for more racing.

He also spent 10 years doing the body and paint work on modified Datsun 240Z, 260Z and 280Z sports cars. Produced by Brian Morrow’s Scarab Engineering, the cars were known as Scarabs. Powered by a 350-horsepower V8, the collectible Scarabs offered drivers the look and performance of a Porsche or Ferrari at a fraction of the price.

In 2018, Tyner was invited to Branson, Mo., for ZCon, a convention for Datsun Z car enthusiasts. He says he was thrilled when he walked into the convention center “and they had 16 of my cars on the stage.” Tyner had worked on the Scarabs in the ’70s and ’80s. “People were really excited. I was signing sun visors,” he recalls.

After settling in Redding, Tyner says he’s mostly focused on painting custom street cars and doing specialized body work on motorhomes. “I like challenges,” Tyner says. “My favorite word is ‘it can’t be done.’ I always say ‘let me take a look at it.’”

Tyner’s wife, Kim, is retired from Shasta Head Start “and is one of the most wonderful persons I’ve ever met in my life.” Tyner has five children, 16 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. With his 80th birthday approaching next month, Tyner says he’s slowing down, but gradually. “I work from 8 am to noon and then I go play golf. I still enjoy what I do. I have a good time and make a friend with everybody I build a car for. I like people to be able to trust me,” he says. •

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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.

“I LIKE CHALLENGES,” TYNER SAYS. “MY FAVORITE WORD IS ‘IT CAN’T BE DONE.’

I ALWAYS SAY ‘LET ME TAKE A LOOK AT IT.’”

TRIPLE CROWN WINNER RC LANDINGHAM

THE RODEO WORLD has had plenty of opportunity in the last two years to find the eastern Shasta County community of Hat Creek on a map. RC Landingham, arguably its most famous living resident, is busy breaking records and winning hearts as one of the sport’s most beloved comeback stories. When announcers call his name before a bareback ride, they follow with his hometown, swirling a rush of pride in North State fans. 4 continued on page 30

Landingham grew up in rodeo, and for a time, it seemed he knew more hard times from the sport than good. But his mom, Wendy Skiver, instilled a single word of encouragement that kept him going, even as he moved through her death from ovarian cancer in 2017. That word is “Try.” It was Try that kept him in the sport after a bull wreck in Houston during his 2010 rookie year of professional competition wrought injuries to his back, shoulders, liver and lungs. It was Try that brought him back from a car wreck a year later that required an 18-month recovery. And it was Try that kept him going after the heartbreak of his mother’s loss.

Gratefully, his Try paid off a few months before his mom’s passing and she was able to see him win two rounds of bareback riding and place in six at the 2016 Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas.

Landingham was a cowboy to watch out for prior to the rodeo and car wrecks that threatened to derail his career. His wins started early in Northern California Junior Rodeo Association events and then as a champion bareback rider at the 2009 College National Finals in Casper, Wyo. “At the beginning of your career you

imagine how you’re going to set yourself up to maybe not have to get a nine-to-five after you quit rodeoing,” Landingham says during an interview from the road en route to a rodeo in Fort Worth.

Born in Red Bluff, he started in rodeo at age 4 by riding sheep. He was guided by his stepfather, Ty Skiver, a professional bareback rider in the early 1990s. Landingham was raised in Tehama County until he moved to Pendleton, Ore. at age 17. He has returned to California to start a family with wife Bliss in Hat Creek. She and their son, Wynn, named for his mom, often travel with him.

A hard truth about rodeo is that athletes who don’t win don’t get paid. And athletes who can’t compete can’t win. Yet expenses still pile up, from travel and event entrance fees to regular expenses, such as food and housing. In years that Landingham was recovering from injuries, he called upon support from the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund to get him through. In a thank you4 continued on page 32

“MY STEPDAD WAS THERE WHEN I WAS GETTING ON... I DIDN’T KNOW IT, BUT HE PULLED A PIECE OF MANE FROM THE HORSE TO GIVE TO ME WHEN I WON. I HAVE IT BRAIDED IN MY BUCKLE CASE."

Photos courtesy of RC Landingham

letter posted to the Crisis Fund’s website, he wrote, “Your financial assistance during my down time is appreciated and reinforces to me the importance that you all play in continuing the sport of rodeo by helping the cowboys in unfortunate times.”

It was this series of hardships and need for crisis support that made it all the sweeter when in December 2022, Landingham became the first Triple Crown winner of the World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) and brought home a $1 million prize in bareback riding from the Cowtown Christmas in Fort Worth.

On December 17, on the cusp of winning the Triple Crown, the WCRA released a YouTube video of Landingham called Dear Rodeo. It was his love letter to the sport and declaration of endurance through multiple hardships. The video, filmed in Hat Creek, has reached more than 115,000 views and endeared him to fans who were then eager to see him make WCRA history.

The Triple Crown requires three consecutive wins at major WCRA events. There was a three-month span between Landingham’s second win in Salt Lake City and his final in Fort Worth. He’s grateful he had the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to focus on in between. He’s also grateful he had a lot of hometown and familial support in the stands.

ALWAYS COOL TO GO TO A RODEO CLOSE TO HOME.”

“My stepdad was there when I was getting on,” he says of his million-dollar ride on the bareback bronc Freckled Frog. “I didn’t know it, but he pulled a piece of mane from the horse to give to me when I won. I have it braided in my buckle case.”

Landingham looks forward to competing at both the Red Bluff Round-Up this April and the Redding Rodeo in May. “It’s always cool to go to a rodeo close to home,” he says. “You don’t have to travel so far. But mostly you get to be out there in front of all those people that have been supporting you for so long.” An opportunity to show gratitude is something Landingham seems to take every chance he gets. When asked what meant the most to him for this story, he said simply, “Make sure you let my family know how appreciative I am of everything they do.”•

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ANDERSON FIRE DEPARTMENT'S HISTORIC ENGINES

WAYNE PEABODY KNEW two things early in life: He wanted to be a firefighter and that he was mechanically inclined. So it was a natural fit that when he transferred to the Anderson Fire Department two years ago that he’d help get the department’s two historic engines up and running, finishing the restoration process.

“Anderson has two historic engines, one from 1941, which is Engine No. 1 and a 1946, Engine No. 2,” he says. The body work, interior and painting had been worked on in the 1980s, but neither ran. “They’re stone stock, completely original, but when I came to Anderson, they had to pull them out as neither would run,” he says. “I did the mechanical and brake work and now we get to take them out for parades and community events. It’s a Ford flathead (engine). If you have spark, fuel and air, you’re going to get it to run.”

Peabody, who spent 22 years in Willows as a firefighter and lives in Artois, says the guys in Anderson all played a part in getting the two Van Pelt engines ready to take out to events like the Redding Lighted Christmas Parade, Anderson High School’s homecoming parade and, of course, the biggest car show north of Sacramento, Kool April Nites.

“We had all the crews working on it for a little buy-in,” Peabody says. “It’s neat to teach some of the kids to work on it and great to see them driving something that’s probably 30 years older than they are.” The department has been invited to bring the engines to Oakdale for Van Pelt’s 100-year celebration in June.

Peabody’s father was a mechanic, so he comes by his ability naturally. He recalls drag racing as a kid. “When I left for college, dad sold the car,” he says.

He also knew his career path, “I’ve been a volunteer (firefighter) since I was 16. I took EMT classes when I was 16 and have been fortunate to be a fireman all my adult life,” he says.

The aspect of the engine restoration Peabody says he most enjoys is the ability to engage the public “outside” of an emergency situation. “These engines are for parades and

sharing with the community,” he says. “It’s about reaching out and these older engines open the door to speak to people on a different level. They ask questions and we get to communicate in a low-key situation on their terms and not during an emergency.” •

Aaron Williams is the national editor at MaxPreps. The former sports editor at the Record Searchlight has been active in the North State sports community for more than 20 years as a writer and coach at the youth and high school level. He enjoys spending time golfing or hiking with his partner Michelle and their mastiff, Maui.

“IT’S ABOUT REACHING OUT AND THESE OLDER ENGINES OPEN THE DOOR TO SPEAK TO PEOPLE ON A DIFFERENT LEVEL.

ALL —for the— • HALL •

WHEN THE PRORODEO Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy opened in 1979 in Colorado Springs, Colo., it had a clear mission: “Educate the public about rodeo, its history and impact on Western American culture, and provide recognition to rodeo notables of the past and present and serve as an inspiration for the future.”

Today there are anywhere from 500 to 700 professional rodeos across the United States each year, yet only 32 have been inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame since rodeo committees were first introduced as a category in 2008. “Thirty-two isn’t a big number,” says Megan Winterfeldt, exhibits and collections coordinator at the hall. Hundreds of nominations are received each year, yet the nine-member selection panel chooses only a few for inclusion, and they take a long view of performance.

For starters, a rodeo committee must be a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for at least 25 years to be considered. Then, Winterfeldt says, “they look at the whole history of the committee to see how well they have performed.” To the North State’s credit, its two most iconic professional rodeos — the Red Bluff RoundUp and the Redding Rodeo — are part of that elite 32.

The Red Bluff Round-Up led the way for rodeo committee representation in 2015 and was followed closely in 2016 by the Redding Rodeo. Both rodeos have long histories, with Red Bluff celebrating 100 years in 2021 and the Redding Rodeo celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Both rodeos are aggressive in adding events to keep rodeo fresh and engaging while honoring their traditions.

The first North State entry into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame was actually an animal athlete, the beloved bucking bull Red Rock, owned by Growney Brothers Rodeo Company in Red Bluff. Inducted in 1990, Red Rock was officially retired from rodeo in 1987 at the National Finals Rodeo after a five-year professional career being unridden in 309 attempts. He was brought out of retirement in 1988 for a special seven-rodeo series of rides called the Challenge of Champions, where he was matched with champion bull rider Lane Frost, who finally bested the bull in two of the matches.4 continued on page 40

PRORODEO HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY

LANE FROST & RED ROCK, INDUCTED 1990

Lane Frost with Red Rock • Photo by Sue Rosoff

also inducted in 1990, first rode Red Rock at the Redding Rodeo, which adds to the event’s distinction in rodeo history.

Alturas-born Buster Ivory joined Red Rock in 1991 as a Rodeo Notable, for his work behind the scenes to grow the sport. It’s a category for “the men and women who made a big contribution but didn’t necessarily compete,” says Winterfeldt, though Ivory added a few championship buckles to his collection before truly making his mark with rodeo livestock. He entered rodeo at age 14 as a contestant in McArthur, but is best known as a chute boss and livestock superintendent at such high-profile events as the National Finals Rodeo and the 1958 and 1976 World Fairs. His wife, June Ivory, also has a place in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.

Red Bluff bullfighter Joe Baumgartner was inducted in 2013 after a record 14 appearances protecting bull riders at the National Finals Rodeo. Well-known at North State rodeos, he retired in 2011 after his 19th appearance at Oregon’s Pendleton Round-Up. An invitation to the National Finals Rodeo is an extreme vote of confidence in a bullfighter’s ability to protect bull riders, who are matched with the industry’s fiercest bulls.

The ProRodeo Hall of Fame refers to its 1995 inductee, Cotton Rosser of Marysville’s Flying U Rodeo, as the “PT Barnum of professional rodeo.” A longtime member of the PRCA Board of Directors and a 1985 Stock Contractor of the Year, Rosser was inducted as a stock contractor, though was also known for producing

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Greenville Rancheria was recently awarded funding from The California Rural Health Board (CRIHB), a grant that would allow Greenville Rancheria to implement projects to increase commercial tobacco cessation, electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) cessation and “quit smoking” attempts by promoting evidenced-based service and activities, and/or adapting evidence-based health systems changes. The intended outcomes are to implement media strategies and/or Tribal health system changes that will:

• Increase quitting and quit smoking attempts for commercial tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) (i.e., vapes, e-cigarettes, etc.)

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• Increase capability to implement evidence-based cessation services and policies to address commercial tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use; and

• Increase capacity to identify, prioritize and customize cessation services to address community needs.

The Greenville Rancheria Community Health Care Representatives (CHRs) intend to manage this smoking cessation program in a safe and mindful way to avoid any exposure of the Covid-19 virus. The Greenville Rancheria will adhere to California Department of Public Health guidelines of physical distancing, hand hygiene, and mask coverings.

Referrals for this program will come to our CHRs from Greenville Medical and Dental, along with Tehama County. Greenville Rancheria’s Healthcare Team will be working with patients to educate them on the dangers of commercial tobacco use, vaping, and secondhand smoke exposure. For more information contact the CHR Department at 530528-8600, Crystal (ext. 264) or Melanie (ext. 239).

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more than 50 rodeos a year and bringing cutting-edge entertainment to the events.

“The way we collect our items is we allow our inductees to choose what best represents them,” says Winterfeldt. “The committees decide what will best represent them.” Rosser provided custom chaps and the Western shirt he is wearing in his official photo at the Hall. Baumgartner has a jersey and shirt worn while bullfighting, as well as a black cowboy hat. Both rodeo committees have buckles, ribbons, posters and tickets filling in their exhibits.

There’s no doubt rodeo has shaped the culture of many North State communities for decades. It’s not just recognized by those that live here, but also by those who care for the history and preservation of rodeo history across the nation. As young talent such as RC Landingham make their own marks on the sport, it’s safe to bet the area will be contributing inductees in years to come. •

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IN HIS DNA

A NEW PROJECT FOR STEVE WALLACE TO WORK MUSTANG MAGIC

A LINE OF classic cars spans for a literal mile. Ten thousand attendees show up every day. 1950s-style sunglasses, enough to make Steve McQueen jealous, are everywhere. This is Kool April Nites – the Redding spectacle. It draws a crowd. Worthy of all the hype and the pedal revving, the city proves just how much vintage vehicles mean to California. But why Redding? What makes Redding the Mecca of motorcars?

Steve Wallace, proud owner of a soon-to-be refurbished 1964 vintage Mustang, has spent the last five decades with at least one motor makeover sitting in his garage. Kool April Nites is his time to shine. His current project is to take a 60-year-old retro Mustang and make it a modern car – a cruiser able to withstand the rigors of route 66 and Interstate 5.

“It’s the working-man mentality,” Steve says. “The respect for hands on work – this tradition of generations of men that have worked on their own cars and can recall the days when they had to make do.” Kool April Nites upholds that cultural value. Somewhere deep inside the Redding DNA is motor oil.

Steve’s own motor oil journey began at 10. Dad came home with a brand-new, pony interior, Tahoe blue, 1966 Mustang. Like any good 10-year-old, Steve fell in love. There may have been choirs singing in the background – he’s unsure. Fast forward another 10 years, Steve is riding top down on Route 66 with a Mustang coupe, the second ‘stang in Steve’s story. Driving out west, picking up hitchhikers and falling asleep with the seats down parked right outside the Grand Canyon –no park entrance fee. Steve chuckles, “It was a different era back then.” Eleven years later, first baby on the way, Steve begins working on a 1969 Mustang. The baby grows old enough to drive, and father and son duo begins working on another old, crashed Mustang. Steve tells his life story though a montage of many Mustangs.

The current project: this 1964 Mustang caught Steve’s eye 16 years ago. “This particular automobile sat languishing in the neighbor’s drive since 2007,” Steve says. It’s going to be a gift. It may be the eighth mustang Steve’s been intimately involved with, but it’s for his one and only: Deborah Wallace. Steve has been married to Deb – the principal of Tree of Life charter school – for 40 years.

Kool April Nites matters to Redding. Vintage cars matter to Redding. But it’s more than sunglasses and hot rods. The cars tell stories of life’s different seasons, of growing up and growing old, of restoration and seeing a job through to its end, of the pride of hard work and figuring it out – stories of meeting needs. Kool April Nites encapsulates stories like Deb and Steve’s. They are one of the thousands of couples who will be in attendance this April. •

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THE BACKCOUNTRY HORSEMEN OF CALIFORNIA REDWOOD UNIT

A PICTURE POSTED to Facebook shows 13 horses and 12 riders standing tall with their horses in front of the famous Carson Mansion in Eureka. If you put the photo in black and white, you might’ve thought that it was taken in the 19th century, proving how the Backcountry Horsemen of California are keeping traditions alive as well as trying to maintain access to public lands. Taken in November 2022, the picture also shows nine Cub Scouts, two “horse apple” picker-uppers, two nonprofits and six local businesses that participated in the annual Cowboy Canned Food Convoy.

Creating a mission to preserve the historic use of trails with recreational pack and saddle stock, the Redwood Unit formed in the early 1990s, but the Backcountry Horsemen as a whole formed a decade before. The High Sierra Stock Users Association was incepted in 1981 and five years later joined with some western states to form the Backcountry Horsemen of America. The nationwide organization grew to more than 174 chapters within 26 states, including the Redwood and Redding units in Northern California. There are 2,000 members in the state from top to bottom. In past years, the

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Backcountry Horsemen of California have given close to $4.4 million of volunteer hours in dollar value.

Jacque Murphy sits on the executive board for the state and local chapter, and also acts as its webmaster. She lives in Fortuna and has been involved with the Backcountry Horsemen for 20 years. She got into the Backcountry Horsemen when she signed up for a group ride, which included membership into the club. “We have fun, enjoy the backcountry, and I’ve gotten some good riding buddies out of it,” she says.

The Backcountry Horsemen also educates public land users on how to be responsible and respectful to other users and the environment. “We teach backcountry users on how to Leave No Trace as well as other skills, outdoor cooking and outdoor ethics,” Murphy says. “We fight for the tooth to ride in public lands, and maintain the historical use of equestrian trails. The Forest Service will stop maintaining the trails if no one is using them, so we’re the squeaky wheel to try to get them fixed.”

With more trail use between mountain bikes, hikers and e-bikers, a lot of trails have changed to multi-use and have gradually started to disallow horses. Therefore, the Backcountry Horsemen fight to keep their access and local policy bills from phasing them out.

For instance, there’s a state bill to not allow horse poop (called “apples”), which is hard to pick up when there’s not a safe place to stop and dismount the horse. While it can be annoying to see it on the trails, the Backcountry Horsemen encourage riders to pick it up when they can, and it is mandatory for trail users to give their horses certified 4 continued on page 50

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weed-free feed to keep any invasive species from rooting in the soil through discarded seeds. And as e-bikes are getting more popular, that can also create conflict, since e-bikers are quiet and can come up fast on a horse, startling it and potentially causing an accident.

There are about 150 members within the Redwood Unit and they meet monthly to go on rides. Some rides are shorter in the winter, but they all vary and sometimes members the group will break off and keep going or take a different route. Murphy herself has done some 10-hour, 20-mile rides. “Membership comes and goes, and it was affected by COVID,” Murphy says. “The majority of users are older and we’re trying to figure out how to get younger people involved.”

To help generate awareness and maintain relevancy, the Backcountry Horsemen began the Cowboy Canned Food Convoy. It’s the brainchild of Murphy, who thought it would be fun to collect, coordinate and distribute food via horseback throughout Old Town Eureka to the local food bank. The event started about 16 years ago and always takes place in November before Thanksgiving. And no matter what the weather is doing, the Backcountry Horsemen will be there.

“It’s a cool organization and you don’t have to have a horse to be a part of it,” Murphy says. “There are really great people in this group who care and want to keep this alive. I’ve found out so many neat things not even related to the backcountry through this group. We really try hard to practice good stewardship of the land. In our education, we remind people that if a trail is too muddy, don’t go on it, teach the Leave No Trace mentality, and we try to show people how to properly maintain the environment. We take care of each other, and safety is our number-one concern. And once a rider gets out in the backcountry, then you can’t get enough of it once it’s in your blood.” •

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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.

LET’S ROLL

COMMUNITY OF CAR LOVERS

FOR MORE THAN 30 years, Shasta Classics Car Club has provided a space for members to meet up and chat about their old cars. In the words of club president Rick Alvord, “Basically, we are a community of car lovers.”

Shasta Classics is all about camaraderie. The group, about 100 people this year, has two regular meetups per week to grab coffee and chat about their shared love of old cars. “We’re a lowkey group. There’s not a lot of pressure to attend. You can participate as much or as little as you want,” Alvord says. Some members come often, some once a year. On days with nice weather, people bring their cars to coffee.

Outside their regular meetups, Shasta Classics also offers cars for local events. Leading up to Kool April Nites, they put on Show and Shines around the community. Once the weekend rolls around, the club goes out as a group, and some members participate in the cruise. They usually stage cars in a parking lot in town for families to check out up close.

Kool April Nites marks the start of the big car show season. From Medford to Orland to Klamath Falls to Pismo Beach to Bakersfield, Alvord says, “You could probably go almost every weekend if you want to travel.”

One member of Shasta Classics has put 200,000 miles on his car over the years, traveling all over the country. He loves to drive and attend big shows, and he makes it happen. “It’s definitely a hobby, and the big advantage to it is that there’s a lot of events,” Alvord says. Plus, he adds, you can get to know a new town and see what’s going on there. Alvord says the show in Weaverville is a lot of fun, and the July show in Fortuna is a lovely reprieve from the Redding heat.

Members often caravan to different car shows, and while their cars don’t often break down on the road, it’s helpful to have friends close by to help with repairs. “I just finished helping someone put a new motor in their car,” Alvord says. It’s not uncommon for the group to work on cars together. People help brainstorm repairs or offer suggestions on local mechanics.

“Everyone has a respect and understanding for old classics and the work,” Alvord says, adding that most people look for their4 continued on page 58

“EVERYONE HAS A RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING FOR OLD CLASSICS AND THE WORK...”

high school car. Alvord got involved in cars because of his interest in ’57 Chevrolets, and most members of the club have a car older than 1975.

“Owning a car then meant a lot more than it does now,” Alvord says. “Then, you saved up money from paper routes or whatever, to buy a car for $100 or less, and worked hard to get it up and running. When you finally got it running, you could cruise.”

Now, Alvord says, it’s a whole industry. Custom builders work to create high-dollar, nice, restored cars. Some members of the club built their own cars, and others bought cars

fully restored. Still, Alvord acknowledges the importance of having your own skills for your own repairs, and the club runs on shared values of preservation.

Along with their communal interest in old cars and restoration, Shasta Classics also prides itself on community involvement. Recently, they started sponsoring two scholarships for students pursuing diesel mechanics at Shasta College, to support students who are interested in a car career.

Throughout the year, they also provide cars to people if they want to do a show and support local events by putting on displays.

While they put on shows at retirement and nursing homes around Redding, they’d like to do more in the future. “The cars don’t do any good sitting in the garage,” Alvord says. “You want to get them out and do things to help the community or make an event better.” •

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.

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OR WHATEVER, TO BUY A CAR FOR $100 OR LESS, AND WORKED HARD TO GET IT UP AND RUNNING. WHEN YOU FINALLY GOT IT RUNNING, YOU COULD CRUISE.”

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SCOTT VALLEY DRILL TEAM

THE WILD WEST may be awash in images of a lone rider and horse, but being an equestrian can also be a team sport. Just ask Katie Menne, who recently stepped into the role of drill team leader for the Scott Valley Drill Team. “Drill team is a group of kids who perform a choreographed pattern on horseback while carrying our American, California, State of Jefferson, Pleasure Park and local support flags. They do this while riding in the local Scott Valley Rodeo.”

For the kids who join, Menne explains it requires a strong time commitment. “Horses can be very nervous and typically spook at the end of the National Anthem when the applause begins. So, the kids practice every Friday night starting in March. They learn teamwork, timing, how to pace their horse and speed them up to make the pattern fluid. We try to also work on good, positive, safe horsemanship, taking the time to let the horse acclimate to the flags, the crowds, the loud music and commotion for the rodeo.”

The origins of the Scott Valley Drill Team go back nearly 70 years. “Scott Valley Drill Team was originally called Junior Pleasure Park, which began in 1958 when George Dillman, ‘Dad Dillman’, was tired of all the local boys and girls racing their horses down Main Street in Etna. George Dillman was part of the Siskiyou County Posse Drill Team and wanted to give the kids a constructive way to ride their horses. What they lacked in skill, they made up for in speed. Then, after their practice area was flooded out in 1964, a local named Jess McNames sold some land to the Pleasure Park board that year, which is where the rodeo grounds now still exist,” explains Menne.

Many longtime ranching families still participate, as well as those kids who want to get more comfortable on a horse. “Drill Team is an opportunity for our kids to continue some of the western ways, for grandparents and parents to watch their kids ride and for the kids to have pride in themselves and work on their horsemanship,” Menne says. The relationship is also mutually beneficial for Etna’s rodeo grounds. “The Drill Team gives back to the Pleasure Park by cleaning the rodeo grounds on a work day. Drill Team has sponsored buckles for the rodeo and continues to make improvements to the Drill Team booth at Pleasure Park.” This year, the

team even hopes to build some horse obstacles for “the kids to expand their skills, and for any Pleasure Park member to use.”

Youth of all ages are welcome to participate. “Kids have ridden as young as 6 and up through high school. And, some of the younger kids practice, but do not feel confident to ride in the actual rodeo performance,” explains Menne. The kids also become part of a tightknit group. “The Drill Team is a kind of community within a community. They are all friends. They look out for one another. The older kids take care of the littles. It is neat to watch these beautiful friendships grow over a common love of horses.”

The time together also isn’t just all work. “In the summer we do a campout. We haul our horses to Carter Meadows, Hidden Horse Camp for several days. Each day we ride to a different lake with a packed lunch and lots of swimming floaties for the kids to play with. The bold kids get to take their horses swimming in the high mountain lakes.”

The kids are actively involved in the formation of their own drill formations. “They help design the pattern and choose the music that they would like to ride to,” notes Menne. And while the kids keep focused on their performance during the annual rodeos, their parents always have their sights trained on their kids. Even Menne, who has been involved with the Drill Team for the past six years with her own daughter, still gets butterflies watching them perform. “I have a mixture of feelings that range from nervousness to pride. To watch those kids glow with delight as they enter the arena is so cool. When the performance is over, I am honestly always relieved that it went well, and that all the kids and horses are safe.•

See the drill team in action at Etna’s two annual rodeos:

April 30 and July 29

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Megan Peterson is a Chico native who lives in Etna. For nearly two decades she’s written, produced and pitched content for a variety of television networks, including the Travel Channel, National Geographic and Discovery. She works at Discover Siskiyou and considers Siskiyou her muse.

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OVEN COWBOY STEW

COWBOY STEW—or chuckwagon stew or campfire stew – is a traditional dish that has its roots in the American West. It originated with cowboys and other workers on the range, who would prepare it over an open fire while out on cattle drives or on the trail.

The dish typically consists of beef, potatoes, onions and various vegetables, all cooked together in a single pot, preferably a Dutch oven. The ingredients were often canned to make them easier to transport, and the dish was often served with biscuits or cornbread.

Cowboy stew dates back to the late 19th century when cowboys were often on the road for weeks at a time. The stew was not only a convenient and filling meal, but it also served as a way to use up any leftovers from previous meals.

The traditional recipe for cowboy stew is simple and rustic. The beef is browned in a pot, then canned vegetables are added, and the stew is simmered until the meat and vegetables are tender.

Today, cowboy stew is a popular dish that has been passed down through generations

and it is enjoyed not only in the American West but also around the country. The dish has been popularized in literature and movies, and it is still enjoyed by many people today, both in the American West and beyond.

One of the best things about cowboy stew is its versatility; it can be made with whatever vegetables you have on hand, and it can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. It is a perfect dish for a cold winter evening or a camping trip. It can be cooked on a stove, in a slow cooker or even over an open fire.

For a modern twist, try adding some spices like cumin or chili powder to give it a little extra kick. And, if you want to make it a little bit healthier, you can use lean cuts of beef and add more vegetables.

Cowboy Stew is a traditional dish that is steeped in history and tradition, and it is a perfect meal to enjoy with friends and family. It is hearty, comforting and delicious. Give it a try and experience a taste of the Wild West in your own kitchen.•

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DUTCH OVEN COWBOY STEW

Servings: 8 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ground beef

1 onion

4 slices of bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred, but any potatoes will do)

1 15-oz. can green beans

1 15-oz. can baked beans

1 15-oz. can black beans or pinto beans

1 15-oz. can tomato soup

1 15-oz. can corn

1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes

1 12-oz. can of beer

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. cumin

Salt and pepper

Hot sauce (Tabasco preferred, but any hot sauce will do)

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Cut potatoes into cubes (about 1 inch).

Step 2: Dice onio.

Step 3: Place 12-inch (6-quart) Dutch oven on high heat and brown ground beef and onion until onion is translucent.

Step 4: Add garlic and potatoes and stir for about 2 minutes.

Step 5: Add green beans, baked beans, black beans, tomato soup, corn and diced tomatoes. (NOTE: Do not drain the cans.)

Step 6: Add beer.

Step 7: Add spices.

Step 8: Reduce heat to about 225 degrees.

Step 9: Simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.

Step 10: Garnish with bacon pieces.

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Crab cakes can taste like a delicacy, but they’re quite easy to make at home. The fine folks at the Post Office Saloon were kind enough to share their recipe with us. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup crab meat (about ½ lb.); squeeze out as much liquid as possible

2 T mayonnaise

1 T Dijon mustard

¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp. dry dill

3 tsp. Cajun seasoning

1 tsp. black pepper

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Step 3: In a medium frying pan, add 2 cups oil and heat to 325 degrees. Once oil is hot, carefully place cakes in the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes. Flip them and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Crab cakes should be golden brown.

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• Chico Home and Garden Show, Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St., 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday, www.chicohomeshow.com

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Chico Saturday Farmers Market, Downtown Chico municipal parking lot, 2nd and Wall streets, 7:30am-1pm, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

April 5, 12, 19, 26

• Chico Wednesday Farmers Market, North Valley Plaza Mall parking lot, Pillsbury Road adjacent to Trader Joe’s, 7:30am-noon, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

April 15

• Chico Brewfest, 1705 Manzanita Ave., 1-4pm, www.chicobrewfest.com

April 18

• Demun Jones & Sam Grow, Tackle Box, 379 East Park Ave., 8pm, www.senatortheatrechico.com

April 27

• Thursday Night Market, Downtown Chico on Broadway Street between 2nd and 4th streets, 6pm, www.downtownchico.com

April 29

• Chico Velo Wildflower Century Pre-Ride Party and Expo, Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St., noon-6pm, www.wildflowercentury.org

• Chico Spring Jam, Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway, 1-9pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

April 30

• Chico Velo Wildflower Century, check in at the Commercial building at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St., 5:30am

cottonwood

April 12

• Cottonwood Lions Monthly Pancake Breakfast, Cottonwood Lions Club 3425 Locust St., 8am, www.cotton woodchamberofcommerce.com

dunsmuir

April 8

• Annual Dunsmuir Easter Egg Hunt, Dunsmuir City Park, 4841 Dunsmuir Ave., 10am-noon, www.dunsmuir.com

• Dunsmuir Second Saturdays, Downtown Dunsmuir, 11am-9pm, www.dunsmuirsecondsaturday.com

mcarthur

April 1

• Annual Intermountain Cattlewomen Beef-N-Brew, Intermountain Fairgrounds, Jennifer Skuce Pavilion, 44218 A St., 6-11pm, www.facebook.com/ intermountaincattlewomen

mccloud

April 1

• Trivia for Fools, 500 Highway 89, 6pm, www.mccloudchamber.com

mt. shasta

April 6

• A Building Designed by Nature, Mt. Shasta Mission Museum, 1 North Old Stage Road, 7-8pm, www.mtshastachamber.com

April 13

• Richard Cannon - A Pioneer Love Story, Mt. Shasta Mission Museum, 1 North Old Stage Road, 7-8pm, www.mtshastachamber.com

oroville

April 1

• Wildflower and Nature Festival, Riverbend Park, 50 Montgomery St., 10am-4pm, www.frrpd.com/ wildflower-nature-festival

• Downtown Oroville Historic Walking Tour, start at Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers St., tours at 3, 6 and 8 pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

April 7

• Downtown Oroville First Friday, various Downtown Oroville locations on Montgomery Street, starts at 4pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

paradise

April 21-24

• Gold Nugget Craft Faire, Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday, www.paradiseprpd.com

red bluff

April 13

• Round-Up Cowboy Coffee, Red Bluff Dodge, 545 Adobe Road, 7:45-9am, www.redbluffchamber.com

April 15

• Round-Up Chili Cook-Off, Downtown Red Bluff on Washington and Pine streets, 9am-3pm, www.redbluffchamber.com

April 20

• Round-Up Chamber-Cattlemen’s Mixer, Reynolds Ranch and Farm Supply, 501 Madison St., 5:30-10pm, www.redbluffchamber.com

April 21

• Chamber Cowboy Golf Tournament, Wilcox Oaks Golf Club, 20995 Wilcox Golf Road, 8am-3pm, www.redbluffchamber.com

April 22

• Round-Up Parade, Madison to Walnut to Main to Ash streets, 10am-noon, www.redbluffchamber.com

redding

April 1-2

• Redding Reptile Expo, Holiday Inn, 1900 Hilltop Drive, 10am-5pm, www.reddingreptileexpo.com

April 1-30

• Bigfoot Adventure Challenge, all over Shasta County, all month long, www.bigfootadventurechallenge.com

April 2

• Wildways Conservation Kickoff, Daniell Beaver Banks Preserve, 5170 Bechelli Lane, 4-7pm, www.shastalandtrust.org/wildways

April 7

• First Friday in Downtown Redding, various Downtown Redding locations, 5-8pm, www.vivadowntownredding.org/ viva-events

April 8

• Hops and Shops, Downtown Redding, 2-6pm, www.vivadowntownredding.org

April 12

• Cemetery Tours, Redding Memorial Park, 1201 Continental St., 11am-12:30pm, www.shastalibraries.org

April 15

• Lance Michael Cornwell Band and Food Trucks, The Park, 1552 Placer St., 6:30-10pm, www.visitredding.com

April 16

• Annual Head & Neck 5K/2-Mile Walk, Lake Redding Park, 2275 Benton Drive, 9am-2pm, www.visitredding.com

April 22

• Earth Day Festival, Caldwell Park, 3 Quartz Hill Road, 11am-4pm, www.seashasta.org

axiom theatre repertory

www.axreptheatre.com

April 7-29

• “The Play that Goes Wrong,” 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

cascade theatre

www.cascadetheatre.org

April 1

• Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins Jr.,” 3pm and 7pm

April 16

• Colin Hay, 7:30pm

April 22

• Ryan Hamilton, 7:30pm

April 28

• Ruthie Foster, 7:30pm

cedar crest brewing

www.cedarcrestbrewing.com

April 4, 11, 18, 25

• Tuesday Trivia Night, 6-8pm

April 5, 19

• Comedy Night, 6-8pm

chico theatre company

chicotheatrecompany.csstix.com

April 1-2

• “The Cemetery Club,” 7:30pm Saturday, 2pm Sunday

April 28-30

• “First Date,” 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

chico laxsonperformances, auditorium at chico state university

www.chicoperformances.com

April 5

• Book in Common Lecture - Thi Bui: The Best We Could Do, 7:30pm

April 23

• Balourdet String Quartet, 2pm

gold country casino

www.goldcountrycasino.com

April 22

• Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, 7pm

kelly’s pub and wine

bar

www.kellyspubandwine.com

April 5, 19

• Brain Battle Trivia, 6-8:30pm

April 8

• Nala Kathleen Trio, 6:30pm

April 14

• Angelic Noise, 7pm

kool april nites

www.koolaprilnites.com

April 22-April 27

• Show & Shines throughout Redding (visit Kool April Nites website for locations)

April 28

• The Cruise, Hilltop Drive/Churn Creek Road area, 6:30-8pm

April 29

• The Big Show, Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Dr., 7am-4pm

• Hill Street Band, Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Dr., 6:30-10:30pm

redding auditorium civic

www.reddingcivic.com

April 1-2

• Redding Sportsmans Expo, 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday

riverfront playhouse

www.riverfrontplayhouse.net

April 19-30

• “Rabbit Hole,” 7:30pm FridaySaturday, 2pm Sunday

red bluff round up

www.redbluffroundup.com

Red Bluff Rodeo Arena, 670 Antelope Blvd.

April 19

• Timed Event Slack23, 9am

April 20

• Times Event Slack #2, 9am

April 21

• Barrel Racing Slack, 10am

• Friday Night Performance, 7pm

April 22

• Saturday Afternoon Performance, 2:30pm

• Jackson Dean, 6pm

April 23

• Sunday Afternoon Performance, 1:30pm

redding library

www.shastalibraries.org

April 1

• Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale, 10am-1pm

• Week of the Young Child: Rev, Rumble, and Roar, 10am-1pm

April 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18

• AARP Tax-Aide, 10am-1:30pm

April 3, 5, 7

• Beginning Computers, 10am-noon

April 3, 10, 17, 24

• United Way of Northern California, 1-3pm

April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

• Club de Conversacion en la Biblioteca!

9-10am

April 4, 11, 18, 25

• Veterans Connect, 10am-noon

April 4, 11, 18, 25

• Teen Advisory Board, 6-7:30pm

April 5, 19

• Small Business Support, 10am-1pm

April 5, 12, 19, 26

• Vision y Compromiso, 10am-noon

April 5

• Toddler Storytime, 11am-noon

April 5, 19

• Teen Book Club, 4:30-6pm

April 6, 13, 20, 27

• Family Story Hour, 3-4pm

April 7, 14, 21, 28

• Preschool Storytime, 11am-noon

April 9, 22

• Family Storytime, 1:30-2:30pm

April 12

• The Library Book Group, 11am-noon

April 12

• Kids Craft Time, 3-4pm

April 17

• Business Computer Class, 10:15am-noon

April 19

• Help Me Grow Storytime, 11-noon

April 26

• Kids Lego Time, 3-4:30pm

April 27

• Teen Chess Club, 4:30-6pm

April 29

• RAGE at the Library - Open Tabletop Gaming, 10am-4pm

rolling hills casino resort

www.rollinghillscasino.com

April 1

• Key Lewis, 8pm

April 30

• Dustin Lynch, 7pm

schreder planetarium

www.shastacoe.org/programsservices/schreder-planetarium

April 14

• Star Travel (IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System; Faster Than Light), 7pm

April 28

• Kids Night - Up in the Air (Take Flight, Zula Patrol: Under the Weather), 6pm

senator theatre

chico

www.senatortheatrechico.com

April 1

• Snow Tha Product, 8:30pm

April 14

• The California Honeydrops, 8:30pm

April 24

• C-Kan/MC Davo/Dharius, 8pm

April 28

• The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night, 9pm

state theatre – red bluff

www.statetheatreredbluff.com

April 13

• Tehama Concert Series presents: Mads Tolling & the Madsmen, 7:30pm

April 18

• “The Challenge of Champions: The Story of Lane Frost & Red Rock,” 7pm

theatre on the ridge – paradise

www.totr.org

April 6-23

• “Native Gardens,” 7:30pm ThursdaySaturday, 2pm Sunday

the dip

www.thedipredding.com/ events

April 8

• The Brothers Reed, 8pm

April 27

• No Lights/If It Kills You/Ghost Town Atlas/Belda Beast, 7pm

turtle bay exploration center

www.turtlebay.org

April 1

• Meet & Learn from Marine Corps Artists, 11am-3pm

April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23

• Open Animal Trainings, 11am-noon and 2-3pm

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Guided Garden Walk with the Horticulture Manager, 10-11am

April 4

• Week of the Young Child: Pop-Up Story Time, Children’s Garden in the McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 10-11am

April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27

• Water Wonders, 2pm

April 6, 13, 2, 27

• Discount Days, 9am-4pm

April 6, 13, 20, 27

• Little Explorers, 10-11am

April 6

• Week of the Young Child: Caring for Our World!, 9am-noon

April 7-8

• 31st Annual Arboretum Spring Plant Sale, 4-7pm Friday Members Only, 9am-3pm Saturday Public

April 8

• Charlie Rabbit & Friends at the Spring Plant Sale! 9am-1pm

• Family 2nd Saturday: Seeing the Forest for the Trees, 11am-2pm

April 15

• Science Saturday: Earth Day Every Day, 11am-2pm

April 21

• Museum After Hours, 5pm-8pm

April 22

• Plant Talk: Restoration Tree Pruning, 10am-noon

• Art Studio Saturday: Creative Klecksography, 11am-2pm

week of the young child

www.first5shasta.org/ resources/parents-andcaregivers/week-of-the-youngchild

April 1

• Airports for Autism, Benton Airpark, 2600 Gold St., Redding, 8am-noon, www.airportsforautism.com

• Grasshopper Bug Run, Grasshopper Sports Zone located to the west of City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave., Redding, 9am-2pm

April 2

• The Big Race, City of Redding K1 Baseball Field, 1250 Parkview Ave., Redding, 10am-noon, www.first5shasta.org

April 3

• Butterfly Garden, Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 North Court St., Redding, 9-11am

• Otter in the Water, Sun Oaks, 3452 Argyle Road, Redding, 10-11:30am

April 4

• KIXE Safety Zone, 603 North Market St., Redding, 9am-11am

• Learn to Ride a Balance Bike!, Manzanita Elementary School lower blacktop, 1240 Manzanita Hills Ave., Redding, 3-4pm

• CCAEYC Family Fun Night Pizza

Fundraiser, Round Table Pizza, 900 Dana Dr., Anderson, 5-8pm

April 5

• Dino Adventures, Win River Resort & Casino, 2100 Redding Rancheria Road, Redding, 9am-4pm

April 5

• How Does an Egg Hatch?, Bright Futures Children’s Center 1, 1345 Liberty St., Redding, 9am-11am

• How Does a Caterpillar Change?, Bright Futures Children’s Center 2, 3500 Churn Creek Road, Redding, 9am-11am

• Lunch with Community Helpers, Intermountain Community Center, 37477 Highway 299, Burney, 10 am-noon

• Story Time at the Cottonwood Library, Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., Cottonwood, 11am-12:30pm

April 6

• Welcome to the Jungle, 2280 Benton Drive, Building C, Redding, 11am-3pm

• Down on the Farm, 3200 West Center St., Anderson, 3-5pm

April 7

• Peter Rabbit’s Eggcellent Glowin-the-Dark Egg Hunt, California Soccer Park, 9800 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, 7-8:45pm

• Free Day of Play at The PlaySpace, 1824 Churn Creek Road, Redding, 9am-3pm

April 8

• Grow your Own Strawberry, 777 Cypress Ave., Redding, 9am

• Celebrating Friendship, Shasta College Early Childhood Preschool and Lab, 111555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, 12:30-2:30pm

win-river resort & casino

www.winriver.com

April 8

• Fight Night, 7:30pm

KOOL TO GIVE

GIFTING TO THE NORTH STATE WITH KOOL APRIL NITES

ONE OF REDDING’S largest events is in April and we’re excited to see the classic cars begin to show up all over the North State. We were able to talk with Kool April Nites Board President Debra Fox.

ENJOY: How long has Kool April Nites been in existence?

DEBRA FOX: Kool April Nites began in 1990. I started volunteering 13 years ago, working gates, selling shirts and memorabilia. I became a board member in 2015 when retired Sheriff Jim Pope stepped down and asked me to step into his position. That was quite an honor.

ENJOY: How many people attend the weekend festivities?

FOX: In 2022, we had approximately 17,000 people through the front gate the day of the Big Event, and 1,987 of the allowed 2,000 registered cars. Kool April Nites spends upwards of $250,000 to put this event on. We raise that money through sponsorships, advertising and show and shines. Last year we had 24 show and shines! This event brings around $8.5 million to the community. Hotels are almost full by the end of February, and money comes into restaurants, shopping, gas

and so much more. We are the largest event in Redding, along with the Redding Rodeo.

ENJOY: What can people look forward to at the Redding Civic Auditorium on the day of the show?

FOX: All-access wristbands may be purchased for $15 at any Napa Auto Store. The wristbands get you into the drive-in movie on Wednesday, the corn hole tournament on Thursday, Hillstreet Band on Saturday night and the Big Event. The Big Event is a classic-filled day, with cars shined up looking their best, and owners willing to talk to anyone who has questions. KAN buys out RABA for Saturday, and you can park and ride to the Civic Auditorium for free. There is no parking available at the Civic. On Sunday at the Redding Civic Auditorium, you can register to sell your car. The Car Corral registration is available online or you can pay the fee at the gate. Sunday is the Circle of Champions.

ENJOY: What do you need to know if you’d like to show your car or be in the Friday night cruise?

FOX: To register your car, it must be 1979 or older. Each registered car has a number that gets them into all of the Show and Shines, Drive-In Movie and The Cruise. You must be

registered to enter the cruise. We do this for the kids, and the money paid goes back to the youth of the community, so please register.

ENJOY: Is Kool April Nites a volunteer organization?

FOX: Kool April Nites is a nonprofit organization with 14 board members who are all volunteers.

ENJOY: How would someone get involved as a volunteer?

FOX: We love our volunteers! We depend on close to 400 volunteers to put on the 10-day event. Volunteers may sign up on our website, www.koolaprilnites.com.

ENJOY: Where do the profits go?

FOX: Since 1990, Kool April Nites has donated the proceeds to youth programs in our community. Last year, we topped the million-dollar mark.  We are now “on to the next million.” Local youth programs send us letters requesting funding, and we have a day of gifting to read all of the requests and make our decisions. •

koolaprilnites.com

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Dr. Matthew W. Allen

Dr. Allen is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. He is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist and completed his residency at the top ranked cancer center in the country, MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is experienced in the latest radiation treatment modalities.

Dr. Lauren Strickland

Dr. Strickland completed her internship and residency at St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital and St. John Oakland Hospital in Michigan. She brings her specialized Breast fellowship training in the treatment of malignant and benign diseases of the breast to our area.

Dr. Douglas Matthews

Dr. Matthews completed his residency in General Surgery at the University of Utah and a fellowship in Colorectal Surgery. He continues to support the community as a volunteer firefighter. Dr. Matthews sees patients in both our Redding and Chico locations.

Dr. Harry Lomas IV

Dr. Lomas completed his residency training in Radiation Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has coauthored journal articles and abstracts, and has presented his research. He has served in the US Army and has multiple combat deployments with Special Operations Forces.