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Northern California Living

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January 2007

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contents

January 2007 Beauty

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All A Flutter High Drama Lashes

Books

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Once Upon A Time Top 5 “IT” Books

Business

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Old City Hall – 100 Years and Counting Old City Hall’s Centennial Anniversary

33

Pit Stop Corning’s Olive Pit

Dining

12

A New Vintage Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant

Giving Back

45

Health

16

The Right Fit Finding the Ideal Trainer

Nature Hike

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Duck, Duck, Goose Sacramento Wildlife Refuge

North State Living

18

Small Town Wonders of Whitmore

31

Like A Fine Wine Life in the Golden Years

A Helping Hand Red Cross Delivers

Baby It’s Cold Outside Care for Pets During the Winter

Pets

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Recreation

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Shabby Chic to Antique What’s Old is New Again

25

Park and Ride Mt. Shasta Ski Park

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Goin’ to the Dogs The Dog Sled Express

Top 10

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Hold the Pickles Ten Great Places to Get a Burger

What’s Cookin’

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One Pot Cooking Slow Cooker Chicken

In Every Issue

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Enjoy the View Icy Water by Greg Rathbun

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Where to Find Us Locations Throughout the North State

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Calendar of Events Upcoming North State Events January 2007 Enjoy 4

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Letter from the Editors

A Time To Reflect and Start Anew Sometimes you have to look at yourself from the outside to really get inside. at’s the best place to start when looking for a New Years Resolution. Get out of town, out of your comfort zone. Learn a new sport, try a new style of eating, sign up for a personal trainer, go birding.

Be the one who knows a little about a lot instead of a lot about a little. Your personal journey might be right in your own backyard.

Just a short drive away is a place where seniors and shredders can enjoy the many offerings of

Whether taking ski or snowboard lessons at Mt. Shasta Ski Park or determining what a deltoid is, there always is something to learn. Ringing in the New Year means trying something new.

Want to make dramatic changes in your health? Find a personal trainer and change your life!

Did you know that those given one-on-one instruction got fit approximately 30% faster, and made greater gains in muscle mass than those who trained alone? Do things differently. Instead of always working out indoors, take it outside and go night skiing at the ski park.

the Mt. Shasta Ski Park. Last year was their busiest season yet, with more than 170,000 visitors.

Family owned, this resort gives visitors the distinct impression that they are truly cared about.

Try a new restaurant offering a tapas-style menu and flights of wine. Go antiquing and discover the thrill of finding treasures. Go on a wild goose chase and discover the wonderment of birding. Don’t forget to stop at one of our favorite pit stops on I-5, the Olive Pit in Corning, where they treat everyone like family.

We like to look at 2007 as the year for adventure and stretching yourself by learning something new. And most importantly, make a bigger difference by following your heart and giving back to your community. Reach new heights, go climb a mountain and ski the face… you may surprise yourself!

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Contributors Teresa Wilson: As a freelance writer and photographer, Teresa spends much of her time frantically typing her thoughts onto a computer or peering through a lens – her own version of therapy at its best. A Shasta County resident since 2001, coming from the Bay Area was a life altering experience. She is spellbound by the beauty of the North State.

Melissa Gulden: Melissa has returned to the Redding area after earning her Master's degree at Chico State and working as an editor and college English teacher in Las Vegas. She is currently working on her teaching credential so she can teach high school. Melissa also enjoys performing and local theater, and is eager to grace the Redding stages once again.

Gwen Lawler-Tough: Gwen is married to Rich and is the mother of two sons, 17 and 20. Their family moved to Redding from the Bay area in 1999. She enjoys water aerobics, singing in the St. Joseph Choir, cooking and reading.

Sophia Zaniroli: A 20-year resident of Redding and a graduate of Enterprise High School, Sophia received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business and Human Resource Management and her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Simpson University. She is a new mom and enjoys spending time with her family, working with children, photography and reading.

Marty Sternberg: A freelance journalist who has been married for 29 years, Marty and her husband, Neal, have lived in Whitmore for 23 years. They have two children, three grandkids and two dogs, boxers. She enjoys riding her Harley Davidson Fat Boy, working on gourds and spending time with her family.

Sandie Tillery: Sandie writes from her home in Palo Cedro, CA where she lives with her husband John. With a degree in Journalism from CSU San Francisco, she has been writing for local publications for 32 years. Four grandsons provide entertainment and inspiration, a reminder to enjoy small delights and fresh discoveries in every new day.

Joe Adamson: Joe and his wife Kathy own and operate Adamson’s Peak Performance, a personal training studio established in Redding in 1993. Joe holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Chico State University, and is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Joe can be reached at jadamson@adamsonspeakperformance.com.

Lana Granfors: A resident of Redding for 31 years, Lana enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her friends and family– especially her granddaughter, Jillian. Currently working part time at the City of Redding's Visitor Bureau, she enjoys promoting the attractions, points of interest and cultural aspects of our community.

Michael O'Brien: A 14 year resident of Shasta County who has frequented the Redding area since 1983, he is a life long birder, a graduate of Humboldt State University and a sales and marketing professional. Personal and professional travel has allowed him to bird in most of the Western US, some Mid-western and Eastern states, in Europe and the Caribbean.

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Greg Rathbun: Greg has over 35 years of photographic experience. He recently retired after 23 years of service with Shasta County and is now a full time photographer. He has been married for 32 years and has a daughter, son-inlaw and granddaughter in Santa Rosa, and a son in Hawaii. Greg has created numerous awardwinning images during his career.

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Business

by Teresa Wilson

Redding’s Old City Hall is celebrating its centennial anniversary.

In celebration of the 100th anniversary, the Shasta County Arts Council will host a series of events throughout 2007. The activities are designed to highlight the rich history of Old City Hall and commemorate the monuments cultural impact on our community.

The two-story brick structure was built in 1907 to house the city offices, council chamber and police department. In an effort to restore the building to its original glory, the facility was redesigned in 1987 converting the space into a performing arts theater and gallery. It has become the central hub for the arts in Shasta County.

Old City Hall also hosts a video production studio, classroom and administrative offices for the Shasta County Arts Council staff who act as curators for the building.

“The Old City Hall remains an integral part of Redding’s cultural identity. Without Old City Hall, there would be no centralized arts resource for all of Shasta County,” said Gini Holmes, Executive Director of the Shasta County Arts Council.

Now considered a historical landmark, Old City Hall prominently holds its place in the national historic registry. The facility was designed by M.W. Herron and built completely of brick from the Redding Brick and Tile Company.

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entrance and, although they look out of place in Redding, have survived since they were planted in 1908. An enclosed courtyard offers a quiet place for gatherings or receptions. Near the front entrance, a 10-foot tall metal sculpture, titled, The Dancer, created by renowned artist, Brian Tedrick, playfully invites one in for a closer look.

Local artist exhibitions are held regularly in the gallery and paintings, pottery and other hand-made items can be purchased in the gallery shop. Ballet, ballroom dance and an abundance of concerts featuring local musicians are just a few of the activities offered in the classrooms and performance hall.

Community members can attend the Old City Hall Centennial kick-off celebration, Architectural Treasures Exhibition which features an in-depth view of Old City Halls architectural history. The exhibit will run January 10 through February 9 with a reception being held during the annual Cultural Cruise 100 Versions of Old City Hall on January 26 from 5-8 p.m.

In early spring, the arts council will host an invitational art exhibition entitled Creative Interpretations of Redding’s Historic Old City Hall. This exhibit will be held April 4 through May 5 with a reception during the special Mayor’s Celebration and Stuffed Shirt Art Auction on April 27 from 5-7 p.m.

Old City Hall is located at 1313 Market Street in downtown Redding. For more information, please visit the Shasta County Arts Council web site at www.shastaartscouncil.org.

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Dining

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by Melissa Gulden

T H E A M B I A N C E O F V I N TA G E W I N E B A R & R E S TA U R A N T

If there was ever an example of “good timing,” it is the story of Vintage Wine Bar & Restaurant.

Its owners said if they were ever going to open a wine bar, it would have to be in the nook of Market Street and nowhere else. Owner Janis Logan walked by one day and said, “Now that would be the perfect place for a wine bar.” As luck would have it, the space was available. “If we wanted the spot, we knew we had to act on it,” Logan said. And the perfect spot it is, nestled in the midst of downtown, the vintage Cascade sign appropriately positioned across the street. e three owners, Logan, Alex Gaxiola and John Rollins, immediately went to work on a top-to-bottom face-li. ey envisioned the restaurant’s rich colors from the start. “We just started throwing ideas together and things started flowing,” said Logan. Being that they are all family — Logan is Rollins’ daughter, Gaxiola her brother in-law — each member contributed his or her talents to the project, including Logan’s husband and Gaxiola’s wife.

Step inside Vintage and you are immediately greeted with rich, warm earth tones and Tuscan-inspired décor. e comfy leather couches remind one more of someone’s home than a waiting area. “When we lived in Oregon, my wife and I would go to wine bars and we loved the ambiance, the atmosphere,” said Gaxiola. “We knew if we ever opened a restaurant, it would be a wine bar.”

Commanding center stage is the bar, a gorgeous juxtaposition of brushed gold finish and sleek lines. e two wine preservers each hold 16 bottles, keeping the reds at one temperature, the whites at another.

Redding was more than ready for such a concept. Vintage opened May 23 of 2006 and has been gaining loyal customers ever since. With its tapas-style small plates, Vintage offers more than just the usual fare.

Chef Charles Harworth creates and artistically presents each recipe with flair.

While each had general knowledge about wine, the owners have learned as they go and keep improving the wine list, saying the majority of the wines come from recommendations and personal preference. “We all taste it, and if it makes the grade, we consider it for the menu,” said Gaxiola. e wine list is extensive, incorporating wines from such places as Germany and France. e wine flights, my personal favorite, are a wine-tasting experience, allowing you to sample three different wines, and then pair your food with the wine, instead of the other way around. And may I recommend the fondue for two appetizer, roasted quail entrée and the house-made honey-thyme ice cream — all fantastic and off of the new, seasonal menu.

Feedback has been nothing but great since Vintage’s opening. “People have said it’s about time for a place like this and don’t want their favorite restaurant to leave,” said Gaxiola. Something tells me they don’t have anything to worry about.

“With the Cascade and the whole downtown revitalization,” said Gaxiola, “we’re exactly where we want to be.”

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Nature Hike

by Michael O’Brien

Duck, Duck, Goose B I R D I N G AT T H E S A C R A M E N TO W I L D L I F E R E F U G E e primordial sound is what first gathers your attention. A cacophony of honking, quacking, flute-like calls, wind rustling in the reeds, chirping, screeching overhead. en you notice the movement. Ponds boiling with the activity of wings flapping. Birds standing on the water surface, fiercely working to stretch without liing off in flight, water splashing, bills jabbing and biting with territorial urgency. Birds soaring, circling, diving, weaving in and out at low altitude, deciding upon a landing site, only to reconsider at the last possible moment and continue the search. en an eerie hush… for a nanosecond, all movements and sounds cease. Suddenly, in unison, 25,000 avian bodies take to the sky; a blur of white breasts and a swarm of black wing tips! Circling, swarming, screaming in panic, forming groups in V-shaped formations, gaggles en masse flying in all directions. Odd species are mixed within the groups, sharing the same purpose; to escape the apparent danger that has fostered such an alarm.

Like a clip from a National Geographic special, this dramatic scene unfolds countless times daily from November to February each year at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex. It is for this experience that I make an annual winter trek to this special place. Greeting me each year are more than 750,000 Ross’s, snow, and greater white-fronted geese having traveled in from the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada, and Siberia. Over 2 million ducks arrive simultaneously to share the islands and ponds that combine to make up much of the topography of the 46,000 acre complex.

I had eagerly anticipated this day for months. My wife Grace accompanied me on today’s outing to the Sacramento Refuge – the largest and most accessible of the 8 refuges and wildlife management areas making up the complex. As we drove on I-5 just past the town of Willows, the first birds of the day - snow geese soared over the freeway in V-formation. ey appeared to be a welcoming committee sent out to invite all travelers to instantly escape the 21st century by entering the refuge and transporting back to a time when the entire Sacramento valley was one vast seasonal wetland and grassland. Now, this small island in a sea of

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modern-day agriculture has been carved out of the valley floor to accommodate avian and human visitor alike. Reduction of natural over-wintering land forces these massive flocks to concentrate in this relatively small area. e resulting community allows for spectacular birding.

Our first stop was the Visitors Center to check out the library, the bird exhibits, and to pay the $12 annual entrance fee. e center is staffed by interns earning their biology and wildlife management degrees. ey provided current availability and locations of refuge birds. We picked up a Waterfowl Survey Summary sheet that I usually view online (www.fws.gov/sacramentovalleyrefuges). A log at the front desk described recent unusual sightings by visitors. Today’s entries featured a description of a golden eagle feeding on a Ross’s goose.

An auto tour and a wetland walk trail provide two appropriately varied ways to experience the refuge. We chose the auto tour which begins south off the Visitor’s Center parking lot. e tour’s gravel road begins in arid grassland. We spied a northern harrier sweeping low over the brown fields, scanning for rodents. e bright white spot located on its rump and the dihedral wing shape identify this raptor immediately. To the south a white-tailed kite sat perched on an old snag, its fierce red eyes staring us down. We were off to an exciting start.

Our destination was the observation platform located at the southeastern most corner of the tour road. On the way, we made many stops to check out ponds we found teeming with northern pintail, northern shoveler, mallard, gadwall, American wigeon, green-winged teal, ring-necked duck, American coot, pied-billed grebe, and common moorhen. Aer December, these species are joined by bufflehead, canvasback, lesser scaup, and redhead duck. Keeping mostly to

themselves were masses of honking Ross’s and snow goose. Greater white-fronted goose mixed in comfortably with their stark white neighbors, feeling kinship in knowing that the white feathering surrounding their bills matched nicely with the elegance of the Ross’s and snow goose winter plumage. e observation platform area is one of the few places where it permissible to exit your car. On the platform, we scanned the eastern ponds which are primarily inhabited by ducks. I have always found the comparatively rare, richly colored cinnamon teal here, one of my favorites. A mudflat to the southwest of the platform provides habitat for shorebirds such as the group of black-necked stilt we viewed clustered amongst the geese. A small flock of white-faced ibis swooped in from over head, landing on the flats next to a sea of western sandpiper.

From here we continued the tour, spying numerous ring-necked pheasants, a delightful first for my wife. e trees separating the eastern ponds from the road are full of raptors. We stopped frequently to admire the statuesque profiles they displayed while scanning their kingdoms and wallowing in the gluttony of their current food supply status. We related to this gluttony, from a birder’s point of view. I have named only a fraction of the fantastic number of birds we saw this day.

On a good day of birding, I feel fortunate to spot 50 to 100 individuals. At the refuge, it is not uncommon to see a mind-boggling 50,000 to 100,000 a day. e diversity of habitat combined with the natural miracle of migration in such a concentrated area provides the birding equivalent of gluttony. And there is no better place in Northern California from which to gorge on a feast of birding than the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge.

GETTING THERE: Drive south on I-5 about 85 miles from Redding. Take the first exit past the town of Willows, turning left onto County Road 57. Turn right onto County Highway 99.

After about 2 miles, turn left at the sign for the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. .

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Health

by Joe Adamson

the right fit HOW TO FIND

THE IDEAL TRAINER

According to a study published in the journal, Medicine e holiday rush is over, Christmas decorations are and Science in Sports & Exercise, subjects given one-onboxed and stored away, and life has returned to some one instruction got fit approximately 30 percent faster, sense of normalcy. Hesitantly you glance into the and made greater gains in muscle mass than those who bathroom mirror for a damage assessment. Oops! One look reveals that the last several weeks of gluttony, staying trained alone.

Unless you’ve previously worked with a personal out late, and complete abandonment of all physical trainer, you may find it confusing to fully understand the activity, has quickly resulted in the deposit of an role of a trainer in assisting you on your fitness quest. additional layer of girth to your waistline. ink of a trainer as a personal coach. Depending upon Rats! Secretly you had hoped that all the excessive your budget, a trainer may meet with you for each calories that you consumed had been miraculously workout, or as seldom as once every six to eight weeks. A incinerated as you shopped. Aer all, Christmas shopping trainer’s role is to listen to your concerns, assess your is hard work! Now you’re le with the horrifying strengths and weaknesses, design a personalized workout realization that you’re going to have to do what we all program, teach you how to perform have to do — eat right, and exercise.

The first, and by far the most each component of the program, Once you decide to return to more offer plenty of encouragement, and valuable benefit a personal sane eating habits and regular periodically reassess your fitness in exercising, you would be wise to come trainer offers is accountability. order to insure that you’re up with a plan. Remember that progressing toward your fitness goals. “failing to plan is planning to fail.” More and more people Once you’ve decided to use a personal trainer as part of are now turning to the help of fitness professionals, your exercise strategy, your next step is to find the ideal known as personal trainers, to not only help them to trainer.

Trainers work in a variety of settings. Some work develop a fitness plan, but to guide them through some or in fitness centers, some will travel to your home or all of the individual workouts within the exercise plan. workplace, some work in training studios, which Some folks will certainly question the need to find and specialize in personal training, and some even coach by hire a personal trainer simply to help them get in shape. phone or over the internet. You’ll want to hire a trainer Aer all, fitness information is everywhere — books, that is available to work with you in the setting of your magazines, television programs, internet sites, news choice.

If you already belong to a gym, ask the front desk reports, local gyms, and even in the phone book. ose of person if there are any personal trainers. e desk person this opinion, who don’t mind spending time siing may have rate sheets and trainer biographies readily through volumes of oen-conflicting information, are available.

Other avenues of finding a trainer include certainly welcome to go it on their own. However, for asking friends which trainers they are using and whether those who dare to try something new, for those frustrated they are getting great results, looking in by limited exercise success, and for those with absolutely the phone book under health

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Do you need a few more reasons to consider working with a trainer? Well, there’s fitness assessment, goal setting, fitness education, technique analysis, motivation, encouragement, time efficiency, injury prevention, enhanced workout enjoyment, and professional program design. What’s the result of all these wonderful benefits? Put simply, those who employ the help of a personal trainer will get results faster.

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Health clubs or personal training, and doing an internet search. Most people find trainers through word of mouth via friends, family, or co-workers.

Once you’ve come up with the names of two or three personal trainers contact them in order to find out more about their fees and services. Most trainers offer a complimentary orientation session at which time you can interview the trainer, discuss your fitness goals, and preview the various training options. Some trainers will even give one complimentary session before you commit. is could be particularly helpful if you’ve never experienced a personal training session.

Aer speaking with a few trainers, you’ll find that their profiles vary widely in the areas of education, years of experience, special interests, empirical knowledge, training philosophies, rates, policies, and personalities. Don’t let this panic you. When you meet or speak with the right trainer, your thought process will probably be something like this: “Wow, I really like this trainer and I know he could help me reach my fitness goals! When can we start?”

In regard to education, there is no degree, license, or specific certification required in order for a person to work as a personal trainer. In my opinion, the minimum credentials a trainer should hold include a personal training certification through one of the major certification agencies such as the NSCA, ACSM, ACE or NASM, and a CPR certification. A bachelor’s degree in exercise science, or kinesiology is a definite plus, particularly if you have medical issues which need to be considered in the exercise prescription.

Some personal trainers have areas of particular interest and specialization. For example if you just had a baby, you may want to look for a trainer who particularly likes to work in the area of post partum fitness. It would also be a good idea to discuss which methods of training that the trainer intends to use. If, for example, he uses only machines and body weight exercises while you prefer doing free weight exercises with heavy barbells, you may become frustrated and unhappy with the exercise program.

Other items for discussion before committing to a trainer include the rates that he charges, the length of each session, the availability of the trainer during the hours that you will need to train, the late cancellation policy, and the extent to which the trainer will oversee the entire exercise program. Of greater importance, however, is the actual character and personality of the trainer. Is he motivating, respectful, firm, sympathetic, focused, caring, kind, and passionate about what he is doing? Is she attentive to details and intent on making every repetition and each minute productive? ese are the qualities that make the star trainers shine. ese are the qualities that will compel you to go the extra mile, to dig a little deeper than you thought you could, and to reach levels of fitness you didn’t know were possible. An outstanding trainer has a way of stretching your limits, challenging your comfort zone, and in the process making an ordinary workout feel extraordinary. e key ingredient, however, is you. You must take ultimate responsibility for your success or failure. You must be committed to giving it your best effort, realizing that anything worth achieving is worth working for. You must be committed to persistently following the game plan on an ongoing, long-term, consistent basis because reaching your fitness goals and the gratification that comes with reaching them, will take time. Lastly, you must believe that you can and will achieve your health and fitness goals. Health and fitness is a journey, not a destination. ey are a lifestyle, not a quick fix. Establish your fitness plan, and then plan to succeed.

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Some Americans dream of living the simple life, finding a way to be closer to nature. In this dream, a small town offers a more desirable life where friendly neighbors know your name and keep an eye on your kids. e pace of life is slower in this dream town and you have time to enjoy the beauty of the world around you. Your days are spent in the simple wonder of knowing how lucky you are. e truth however, is that life is not always as simple and wonderful in these small towns as the dream suggests. Living far removed from big cities creates problems of logistics. Pizza Hut doesn’t deliver out here and going to the movies can be a huge undertaking, to say nothing about date night or getting your child to town.

Living in a small town can mean driving 35 miles one way to go shopping. A dentist or doctor’s appointment combined with soccer practice can mean two trips to town. Living out in Whitmore, your neighbors probably don’t know where your house is, much less your name.

Located in the foothills northeast of Redding, Whitmore is hardly more than a bump on the map. e local elementary school has a total of 37 children in kindergarten through eighth grade. e “downtown” boasts a post office, community center, volunteer fire department and a general store that sells gas and take-n-bake pizza. Two churches and a CDF station round out the community. If you blink, you can miss the whole thing.

Jobs up here are limited as well. Whitmore School employs 11 staff, the superintendent/principal, three teachers, three aides, a cook, bus driver and secretary. e grocery store is owner-operated.

Balanced with the distance, is the beauty of its setting. Located in the middle of a high mountain forest, the area is covered with ponderosa pines, mountain oaks and fragrant cedars. Spectacular views of a snow capped Lassen Peak can be seen while climbing the

narrow winding roads. Whitmore is in the foothills of the Lassen National Forest. e town is surrounded by almost 300,000 acres of forest and timberlands and at this elevation, temperatures are usually 10 degrees cooler when the valley is baking. In the summer, the quiet mountains fill up with campers and outdoor types who love the rugged beauty and solitude. e foothills are home to an abundance of wildlife. Deer roam the woods as well as the roads. Most local drivers have had at least one deer run-in. Turkey, bear, and wild pigs making the area a popular destination with hunters. Both Clover Creek and Cow Creek draw fishermen hoping to catch that big one.

Located in the foothills between Shingletown and Burney the woods are a maze of logging roads and trails. is makes the area attractive to four wheel drive vehicles, ATV’s and dirt bikes. While some logging roads have recently been closed, it is still possible to drive on dirt between the three communities.

Nights are dark this far from city living, giving stars the opportunity to paint the sky. e Milky Way is visible, a brilliant road crossing the inky darkness with its shimmering light. At times the planets shine, Jupiter shows off her moons while Saturn flashes her rings.

Constellations, nebulas and meteor showers give amateur astronomers more to see than time allows.

To live in Whitmore is to have access to a small piece of the wonder this great country holds. And while it is sometimes easy to forget on the long drive home, why they wanted to live so far from town, around each bend in the road is a beautiful view and if your lucky a herd of wild pigs cross the road in front of your car or an eagle glides over head, floating effortlessly on the crosscurrents of a beautiful fall aernoon and the picture comes into focus. e price of living in the boondocks is worth the rewards.

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Recreation

by Sandie Tillery

My daughter and I took a journey recently and rediscovered the joy of the hunt, or in my case, the wonder and serendipity of the find. With falling gas prices, we felt like it was again reasonable to head out on a hunt for treasures in unexpected places. Several trips later, we had developed a completely new idea about where to shop for gis, furnishings, jewelry and clothes – places that offer quality, originality and good prices – without the flush and fluster we oen feel while mall shopping. ey are listed in the yellow pages of phone books under such headings as Antiques, Collectibles, Consignments, Curios, ri Shops, Gi Shops, Second-hand Stores, Auction Houses, and Flea Markets. We narrowed our recent hunt to some of the “antique” shops that fall along a convenient route from north to south on or near Interstate 5.

Serious purveyors and purchasers of truly valuable old things learn through time, experience and research where to look – and what to look for – if they want to invest or collect for longterm value. Books and periodicals abound for anyone interested in the general topic of antiques, as well as specific collectibles. We discovered four free periodicals on our journey for aficionados of the art of antiquing, offering everything from calendars of upcoming events to classes on appraising.

Lynette Helle, who in past years dealt in antiques professionally in Southern California, has learned how to recognize value in her finds and uses price comparison and eBay activity to help

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determine current values. Helle recommends browsing through antique stores to find items of interest and then familiarizing yourself with those things, looking for that one special find that you can’t live without. A search on eBay before buying can help determine a fair price. “Don’t forget,” she said, “dealers are oen willing to negotiate.”

Antique and collectibles vendors gather at antique shows all over the country all year long.

Twin Bridges Antique Productions promotes antique shows throughout Northern California.

Check out the two shows in Redding in 2007 at the Mt. Shasta Mall scheduled for January 2528 and September 6-9. ose of us who just like what we like and feel good about a purchase no matter what we end up paying for it can find the most delightful treasures hidden amongst a bountiful display of interesting and sometimes truly weird stuff. Come, join us on our treasure hunt. e North End of our Journey. Halford’s Antiques and Mt. Shasta Antiques & Collectibles.

Both shops are owned and run by avid collectors. ough one is on the main street and one tucked behind the firehouse, their collections of vintage and antique items offer something for everyone. My daughter and a friend discussed the simplicity and usefulness of some of the older cordless kitchen utensils, the durability (and dollar value) of the cast iron pots and pans, well used and ready to be reintroduced to someone’s kitchen. We took great care as we walked past

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old oak buffets covered with hand-crocheted doilies and laid out with Haviland Limoges china, glossy with lovely floral patterns in many color schemes. One shop has an elegant European feel, while the other more resembles my aunt’s farmhouse.

Heading back down the mountain, our journey took us to Dunsmuir, where we stopped first at Pam’s Place. is home, bed & breakfast, boutique reeks of former beauty “repurposed” and enjoyed again. Pam took us on a private tour of her kitchen and front room.

Like stepping back to the turn of the century, Pam and husband Kevin, passionately persuaded us of the wisdom in furnishing with quality “old” pieces that last for a hundred years and more, standing up to family use and adding beauty that lasts from generation to generation.

Pam’s Place is a packed shop of new, old, handmade, and unique gi items. Pam said it’s the boutique that draws in the customers who then discover the worn and wonderful vintage and antique items she intersperses throughout her shop.

Down the street and around the corner we found Boxcar Gallery recovering from a recent water leak. Linda, a former Peace Corps volunteer to Africa, has merged her love of African curios and artwork with vintage and antique items of local origin, sprinkled liberally with railroad-related memorabilia. An interesting story about the artist featured in her gallery of African-themed watercolors lured me deeper into the gallery to enjoy the variety and diversity of her collection. Half the fun of shopping for old things is in their stories. Take the baby grand piano pushed back in the corner away from the wet carpet.

Shoppers who come in frequently share stories about their memories of the band and the piano player who once frequented local nightspots.

Our excursion to the upper end of the valley. Shasta Lake City south to Oasis Road is rich with antique shops. Mel’s Antique Mall sits smack in the middle of what some bill as Northern California’s antique row along Cascade Boulevard. Several vendors sublet space in this 12,000-square-foot, two-story building. On either side of Mel’s Antique Mall and all along Cascade Boulevard, we drove past shops with exteriors both old and dilapidated or fresh and alluring, some with home and garden décor or boutique type gis along with old relics.

Just as we dipped down the hill on a detour along North Market Street, we spied Miracle Mile Mercantile that, over the years, has morphed from an import and gi shop into an antique and collectibles treasure trove housing everything from Matchbox cars to weathered fishing tackle. Speaking with Barbara, one of the family members who inherited the store from their parents, I learned how collecting has become a family tradition. e store contains remnants of basement finds from their parents and grandparents, as well as collections purchased long ago for investment.

A bit off the main road and into Redding. We visited Robin’s Nest on Eureka Way in Redding based on a tip from another shop owner.

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Recreation

Nestle in amongst TR Lauerman’s Office Supplies, we found Robin’s eclectic collection of art glass, jewelry and antiques. Robin’s treasures spilled over from home to their business, especially when she started doing estate sales.

Lori’s Antiques and Consignments on Park Marina Drive is billed as a “full service antique mall” with several vendors displaying their collections. Lori has a rich history living with antiques from early in her life when she spent time at her grandparents’ antique shop in Paradise. Lori graciously educated us about antiques. Generally, antiques are older than 100 years. Anything more recent (25 years or older) might be considered vintage. Items that are really, really old are considered antiquities. “Every old thing holds a memory for someone,” she said.

Lori described hers as a “store of wants and desires” rather than a store of necessity. She considers the North State shops to be a treasure source that has yet to be truly discovered. People pay big bucks in the chic antique shops in the cities but Lori explained (and other vendors agreed), here in our area shoppers can find equally wonderful treasures of the same value, but for better prices.

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Wrapping up in Anderson. Marigold Antique & Collectibles Mall in the Gateway Center in Anderson has a light airy feeling in a very organized mercantile-type store. Treasures galore are found along every well-displayed aisle from dishes to dolls, jewelry to tools. Here we even found a section of old cookbooks and a variety of books about antiques. ough we ended here, other little side street shops in this area held promise of old and new treasures.

On our treasure hunt, we discovered more than just old stuff.

Creative, passionate people with diverse backgrounds and rich histories of their own tend to be the holders of memories, whether their own or those of others. e most helpful shop owners and most interesting people were those who enjoyed sharing their stories and their knowledge with us, educating us as we delved into their histories and dug into their treasure chests.

Unlike on eBay, antique shops transport the shopper back in time and invite a walk along memory lane. As Lori said, “Shopping in an antique store is a very sensory experience.” We’ll be traveling along that lane again soon.

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Marigold Antiques & Fine Art– 378.0794 2684 Gateway Dr, Anderson, 2. Lori’s Antiques and Consignment– 229.1234 2645 Park Marina Dr, Redding 3. Robin’s Nest– 243-2551 1133 Eureka Way, Redding

4. Miracle Mile Mercantile– 246-7727 499 N. Market St, Redding 5. Mel’s Antique Mall– 275.2619 3266 Cascade Blvd, Shasta Lake 6. Boxcar Gallery– 235.1958 5905 Sacramento Ave, Dunsmuir 7. Pam’s Place– 235.0189 5969 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir 8. Halford’s Antiques– 926.3901 407 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta 9. Mt. Shasta Antiques & Collectibles– 926.1047 316 Pine St, Mt. Shasta

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Recreation story by Melissa Gulden photo by Chad Thomas

park and ride

F U N F O R A L L A G E S AT M T. S H A S TA S K I PA R K How lucky we are to live in the beautiful North State, with resplendent recreation only a short drive away. e Mt. Shasta Ski Park has been providing enjoyable entertainment for many years. Last season marked the park’s busiest season yet, boasting more than 170,000 visitors.

According to Marketing Manager Jason Young, there is plenty to celebrate this year at the park. “With another stellar Christmas, we’re on track for this season as well,” he said. In the past few years, the park has put 1.3 million dollars back in for improvements, such as a new snow cat, making the conditions more ideal for morning and night skiing. e park is also introducing several new programs this year. A women’s clinic offers a focus on equipment fit and function, health and fitness, and a video analysis for women. e four-week clinic includes four classes and the chance for women to improve their performance on the slopes. e new freestyle orientation is geared toward the intermediate to advanced boarder, and includes ways to maximize the halfpipe safely, as well as terrain park features.

Now, imagine a hundred-foot moving “sidewalk” through the middle of the powdery snow, carrying both beginner and instructor up the white slopes. e instructor is able to get to his student with ease, creating a lesson that is smooth and efficient, as well as enjoyable. Just one of the numerous improvements to the park, e Magic Carpet Li is now a reality. LED screens provide accessible information at each chair li, giving skiers and boarders the chance to read conditions before they get on the li. “We’ve put all this money in to create the best possible experience for each person,” said Young.

Family-owned, the park is one of only a few resorts that are privately owned, giving visitors the distinct impression that they are truly cared about. “e best thing about this park is we’re a family park,” Young added. “A lot of the other resorts cater to the advanced, but we want every member of the family to have an enjoyable time.” With 424 acres of skiable terrain, accessible by three lis, 1,300 vertical feet, the runs are 20 percent beginner, 55 percent intermediate, and 25 percent advanced, meaning that mom, dad, and every child can all have fun. “If you’re a beginner or intermediate skier, 75 percent of this park is for you,” said Young, adding that there are two terrain parks and a super halfpipe. And the park keeps on getting better. is year, Mt. Shasta has the distinguished honor of hosting the high school Division 1 championships. e top skiers from California will battle it out March 5-9 to see who the best is. Also new this year is the North State Snowboard Camp. is week-long camp teaches rails and boxes, and features sponsored boarders. e camp will be held March 25-31 and April 1-7. e park still offers the Seniors and Telemark Clinics, and now offers a freestyle clinic as well. “We’re really trying to target as many demographics as possible,” said Young.

Many will enjoy the Shasta Trilogy, a three-part snowboarding competition which includes slope-style, rail jam, and halfpipe individual competitions. For first-time skiers, the 1,2,3 Program is an all-inclusive package that covers appropriate tickets, rentals, and lessons (two per day). If the program is completed before February 28, the recipient will receive a free spring season pass, good from March 1, to the end of the season — all for only $180.

It’s the personal touches that give Mt. Shasta Ski Park its well-deserved reputation. So don’t just sit and wish for something to do – drive to one of the most beautiful settings around and take advantage of a fabulous ski resort just minutes from home.

Professional snowboarder Ty Parks (shown here testing the 'mini kicker') is the terrain park manager & freestyle coach at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park.

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goin’ to the dogs

Recreation

by Marty Sternberg

HITCH A RIDE WITH DOG SLED EXPRESS

Training dogs to help us with tasks started a long time ago.

Who knows for sure how early man started to tame them. But the bond between the two has been growing ever since. We use dogs to lead the blind, help the developmentally and physically challenged and to heal the ill. Dogs can make us feel better just by wagging their tails and quietly listening. But dogs are also a working breed. ey herd sheep, round up cattle, work for search and rescue and pull sleds.

Dog sled rides are now available in the North State. e Dog Sled Express Company offers one and two hour rides in the shadow of Mt .

Shasta. ese beautiful, highly trained canine athletes take riders through the pristine forest for an unforgettable adventure. Just 30 minutes from Mt. Shasta City, on the same road as the ski park, the company is working in partnership with the USDA Forest Service under a special use permit. eir new location this year is making access easier for the public.

Musher Pat Campbell started out dog sled racing and has since found a way to combine his love of the outdoors and the dogs to make a living by following his passion. But training a team to run is no easy task. ere is a science to the way they are bred, fed and trained, said Campbell.

“You’re building an athlete,” he said. “You’re not just letting them go out and run. ey train like a sprinter and need to build up their muscles slowly.”

Today the dogs are smaller and leaner, not the big Siberians and Husky typical of the far north.

Dogs are bred for things like speed, distance and muscle recovery just like horses. Campbell spends over $500 a month just on dry kibble to feed his athletes. en there are supplements like super fuel, vitamins and even an additive for their water. Training is necessary for racing or pulling passengers. e Siskiyou 135 Sled Dog Races will be held January 12-14 at Deer

Mountain/Chuck Best Snowmobile Park, Northeast of Weed. e race attracts both sprint racers and distance. Upwards of 30 teams will participate in the sprint races. Teams of four to eight dogs race between two and eight miles while the distance race runs 135 miles through three national forests. All the dogs must go through a complete veterinarian check before the race begins and distance runners have a minimum break of four hours, halfway through the race. is year the public is asked to park at the Veterans Living Memorial Sculpture Garden and ride the shuttle to the races. ere will be musher demonstrations, puppy petting pens as well as dogs and sleds available for pictures. Campbell stressed the importance of leavingyour own dogsat home. “ese dogs are athletes,” he said, “so we need to keep their stress levels at a minimum so they can go out there and work hard for their musher.”

And these animals love to work. e high-pitched level of excitement is obvious as the team is set up for a practice run. During the off season, the dogs are trained by pulling four wheeled all terrain vehicles.

First chosen is the leader who sets the tone. He or she stands perfectly still holding the others in check until the sled is ready to go. And this is not an easy task. As each dog is chosen and clipped into the sled, the noise level grows, becoming a chorus of barking and howling with the dogs all but shouting “Pick me! Pick me!” Muscles quivering with excitement and anticipation, the dogs leap and bound, straining to get the sled moving.

Even new mothers want more than anything to help. You can see it in their eyes as they watch which way the handler is going. ey love their job.

For more information about Dog Sled Express call 530-467-3009, 530-340-DOGS (3647) or email rides@dogsledexpress.com One hour rides- 2 passengers $160; 1 passenger $100 Two hour rides- 2 passengers $245; 1 Passenger $ 165 For race information: www.siskiyousnowdogsports.net January 2007 Enjoy 26

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Books

by Melissa Gulden

Tired of reading the same old, same old? Sick of wandering the aisles at Barnes and Noble in a disgruntled daze, or maneuvering the mouse aimlessly on Amazon.com? Have we got some great titles for you!

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Justifiably one of the greatest novels of all time, this is a timeless tale of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it. is book became an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award-winning movie, which is also great. Compassionate, dramatic, and deeply moving, Lee’s story will take readers to the roots of human behavior.

Go ahead, see for yourself the reason so many dogs (and kids!) are named Scout. Trust me, it’s worth it. e Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster.

For Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his bedroom, he drives through it simply because he has nothing better to do. Take the journey with Milo as he visits the island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping, of course) and learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock. Don’t let the kids have all the fun—this book is a great distraction for adults who seem to have lost their sense of adventure…

A ree Dog Life by Abigail omas.

Five years ago, the author’s husband—a retired reporter she met through a personal ad—was struck by a car and suffered traumatic brain injury. As a result, he lives almost entirely in the present moment, occasionally spouting nonsense. Meanwhile, the author draws day-to-day emotional support from her three dogs: beagle Harry, who was present at the accident; Rosie, a dachshund-whippet mix, apparently a union that needs an owner’s manual; and Carolina, a hound she adopted. omas cras keen commentary on dogs, owners, and the way they bond. is book tackles the largest of human subjects—love and loss. e Slow Moon by Elizabeth Cox. Fans of Jodi Picoult will love Cox’s new novel about a small Tennessee town coming to grips with a horrific crime committed against a teenage girl. Cox dely switches points of view in each chapter from the girl’s mother to the town judge to the accused boys, so you find yourself empathizing with certain characters—even when you think you shouldn’t.

Saving Graces by Elizabeth Edwards.

From tragedy to the campaign trail, this cancer survivor, politician’s wife, and mother of three bravely recounts the horrific details of losing her then-teenaged son in a car accident. If you’ve lost someone, this book will give you solace and courage.

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Pets

by Marty Sternberg

baby, it’s cold outside CARE FOR PETS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS

interizing your pets means more than throwing an extra blanket into the yard. While some animals have the extra fur and fat lining to make staying outside bearable, most domesticated pets do not. Cold weather and storms can take a toll on their lives and even shorten them. So to protect those who love us unconditionally, think ahead.

All dogs and cats should be on preventable medication for heartworms, as well as for fleas and ticks. “is medication should be taken every month, not just during the summer,” said Veterinarian Randy Presleigh.

“Older dogs and cats can also benefit from taking arthritis medicines like NASIDS,” Presleigh said.

“But these ‘non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,’ like Rimadyl, need to be prescribed by your vet.”

Some pets can benefit from taking aspirin for those aches and pains but you should never give them Tylenol, Advil or other human drugs, he said. Pets can have bad reactions to these painkillers so check with your family vet before starting any drug regime.

Additives like glucosamine chondroitin, a joint supplement, can be given as well, said Presleigh. While some pet foods have supplements added, it is best to give it in pill form, he said, to insure the dosage.

Keeping pets warm and dry in the winter can go a long way towards keeping them happy and healthy.

If your pet sleeps outside be sure they have a place to get out of the weather. A doghouse or cathouse filled with clean dry hay as well as fresh food and water will make a difference. And if the temperatures will be freezing during the night, it is always best to bring pets inside, said Presleigh.

“We keep our older outside cats in the bathroom with a cat box when the weather is really cold,” he said, “And this works for dogs, too, or you can keep them in a crate.”

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North State Living

by Sandie Tillery

like a fine wine E N J O Y I N G

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When you discard arrogance, complexity, and a few other things that get in the way, sooner or later you will discover that simple, childlike and mysterious secret…

—Benjamin Hoff, author, e Tao of Pooh

Getting better with age, many North State seniors continue to live the abundant life actively pursuing their passions and interests, before and during their retirement years. Whether on their own or involved in activities through organized groups, seniors are finding ways to keep their minds fresh, their bodies energized and their spirits light. ey are recreating, exercising, learning, and volunteering. Shasta County Senior Network lists most of the following organizations on their website (SCSN.Org), but we thought a brief overview would help point folks toward activities suited to their interests.

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• Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs (226-3098) — Designed for proactive seniors who want to make a difference, the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs provide opportunities for service to 60+ year-old residents of Shasta, Siskiyou and Trinity counties and offer stipends to eligible participants. e Foster Grandparent Program serves all county schools mentoring, tutoring and encouraging students who have special needs in one-on-one relationships. e Senior Companion Program works with frail elderly still living independently. As part of a team of caregivers, volunteers provide companionship and short periods of relief for primary caregivers.

• RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) (225-5803) — Expressing their gis and talents through service to the community, those who are 55+ years volunteer in over 75 organizations. With over 400 job descriptions, volunteers work in areas ranging from nonprofit organizations to public agencies to faith-based groups.

Part of Senior Corps, a network of national service programs, volunteers “apply their life experience to meeting community needs.”

• Mercy Mall Walkers (246-3729) — e climatecontrolled environment of Mt. Shasta Mall provides the course from 7-9 a.m. Monday through Friday as Mercy Mall Walkers set their own pace. Two walkers recently were recognized for logging a total of 20,000 miles each. e program encourages physical activity and social interaction. Participants log miles on Tuesdays when blood pressure is taken. Frequent social events are scheduled along with celebrations to acknowledge achievements.

• Senior Citizens Center in Redding (246-3042) — With the Sacramento River Trail and a luxurious view of the river out its rear windows, the Senior Citizens Center offers free activities for those 50+ years.

Participants will enjoy recreational and fitness related activities including arts & cras, exercise classes, bridge and pinochle, painting workshops, wood-carving, ballroom and line dancing, among other options.

• Shasta Senior Nutrition Programs (226-3060) — Four centers located in Burney, Shasta Lake City, Redding and Anderson provide meals to seniors in Shasta County along with an array of social and

• On the Go (365-3605) — Single seniors 50+ meet on the first ursday of each month. Primarily a social club, there is a $15/year membership fee. Bowling, eating out, movie nights, birthday and Christmas parties, road trips, once a month potlucks and card games, and wine tasting are among their many activities throughout the year.

• Shasta County Public Health Active Aging Program (245-6457) — Under the umbrella of the Active Aging Community Task Force, a state-wide program, Fun with Seniors classes offer area seniors 50+ years information about health and nutrition along with balance and strength training. Geared for all ability levels, 17 different classes lead by area health professionals are provided at a variety of locations around the Redding area. All classes are either free or cost no more than $2 per session.

educational activities to help seniors live full and independent lives. Although serving seniors 60+ years of age for a suggested donation, anyone may enjoy the nutritional lunches for the posted price at the centers.

Meals on Wheels takes meals to homebound seniors in some locations, while other folks take advantage of the Senior Transportation Program that transports people from homes to appointments and shopping, as well as to the center for lunch.

– Shasta Senior Nutrition Programs in Redding (226-3070) – Shasta Senior Nutrition Programs in Burney (335-4979) – John Beaudet Senior Center (275-2506) – Frontier Senior Center (365-7061)

Boredom need not be a factor in the life of North State seniors. Whether participating with a friend or spouse or alone, this area offers a wonderful variety of opportunities for seniors. Book clubs, bridge clubs, dance clubs, car clubs, motorcycle clubs, recreational vehicle clubs, bowling leagues, grange halls, barbershop quartets, widows support groups, church groups, community college classes, parks and recreation courses… what’s your interest? There is a place for you to meet others of like mind while continuing to enjoy life to its fullest. Think outside the box and form your own club or group. Enjoy!

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Business

by Gwen Tough

pit stop CORNING’S OLIVE PIT

Visit www.olivepit.com for mail-orders, store hours or directions.

They still offer burgers and shakes, as well as wi-fi internet.

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If you’ve seen the signs for the Olive Pit off I-5 in Corning, but kept on going, it turns out you are the exception rather than the rule. It seems that every other person driving I-5 makes the “Pit” stop. e day I visited, I was amazed to find so many people in the store at 11:30 on a Tuesday morning. Among the shoppers I talked with, there was a couple from Alaska on their way to Mexico and a couple from Vancouver, B.C. en route to Palm Springs. eir stories were remarkably similar: every year they stop in and stock up on all kinds of olives, olive oils, nuts and a great assortment of gourmet items irresistible to all “foodies.”

One shopper tells the classic Pit story. Kim first started visiting the Pit in 1968, when she was a child vacationing with her grandparents. ey always stopped in at the Olive Pit, which back then was a burger stand with jars of Corning olives on the side. ese days, Kim can’t go by without stocking up on olives, with memories on the side.

What all these travelers find, in addition to high quality products at reasonable prices, is something very rare these days: a business that treats its customers and staff like family. Ann Craig, who began the Pit with her late husband Peter back in 1967, at 83 years still stops in every day at to check in on things. Her children Ron and Bonnie and granddaughter Hannah Boeldt are also in the business, working hard to earn their customers’ enormous loyalty.

Store manager Renee Landingham is almost family, as are assistant manager Trina, and mail order supervisor Kalin, both with 15+ years at the Pit. Renee began working at the Pit during high school 30 years ago, and says with gratitude, “Ann made me who I am today.” Ann Craig was always there, like a mother hen, investing much time and energy teaching Renee and all her young employees about so much more than olives. Today the Pit continues to employ many high school students part time.

If you are tired of being treated like a number, try the Olive Pit. You too may become part of their family.

Ann Craig surrounded by the Olive Pit Family

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HIGH DRAMA LASHES

Bat them, fatten them, even fake them. High-drama lashes are in sight.

Mere millimeters long, lashes can make a huge impact on how much femininity and flirtatiousness you project. Not born with Bambi-like fringes? Take heart: With all the hightech options out there — lash primers, semi-permanent extensions, mascaras designed to do everything but your dishes—getting lush, gorgeous lashes is easier than ever.

Now that’s something to bat an eye at.

Step One: A lash primer doesn’t just condition the fragile hair that is your lashes, creating less chance of breakage, it also causes you to use far less of your mascara, saving you money in the long run. It goes on scarily white, but dries clear and mascara-ready. (Try Clinique Lash Building primer $12.50) Step Two: Pick mascara that complements your coloring and lash length. Personally, I don’t think any color other than black should even exist for mascara, but the very fair may opt for a brown-black. A lengthening formula is flattering to most (those blessed with brow-skimmers … well, you don’t have to bother, do you?). My pick? Lancôme Définicils for length and Hypnôse for thickness ($22). I also maintain the more-is-more rule when it comes to mascara.

Never use less than two coats, and make it thick! Why wear it if you’re going to be demure?

Step ree: Shu Uemura is the absolute best eyelash curler out there. e wider, Asianinspired design fits all of your lashes in so there’s no funky crimping. If you want your eyes to open up, you must, I repeat, must curl your lashes. Just be sure to do so before you put the mascara on, or it could lead to possible pull-out. (sephora.com $18) Step Four: Look down into a mirror when applying mascara so you can place the wand right at the base of your lashes without poking yourself in the eye. Use a slight zig-zagging motion as you brush the mascara up the lashes, creating more volume and evenly coating each lash. (I love Benefit BADgal Lash, $19 and MAC Zoom Lash $12) Step Five (Optional): Comb out clumps. Remove excess mascara and separate lashes with a fine-tooth lash comb. Gently sweep it upwards (from underneath lashes) to preserve curl and li. Lashes are more delicate and brittle once mascara dries, so finish this step while it’s still wet. Again, for those who enjoy thick, clumpy lashes, more power to you! Forget this step.

Looking for full, lush fringes like those you see on all the eye-catching celebrities? False lashes can give you a subtle or dramatic boost.

Pick up a “flare” — a tiny clump of false lashes — with a pair of tweezers, dip it in lash glue (I swear by Duo—available at MAC counters or in drugstores) and place it at the top outer corner of one eye. Repeat on the other eye. Makeup Forever individual lashes work very well, $14 sephora.com.

Lash strips are another choice. For all over length and volume, false lash strips ($3 and up per pair) are the way to go. But be careful of application — it can be tricky. Allow adhesive to get “tacky” so it’s not so wet going on, then apply to the strip. en, holding lash strip with both hands, attach it right above your lashes, from the outside in.

Lash extensions are for the very serious. Individual synthetic hairs are bonded to each natural lash with surgical glue to add curl, thickness and length. Extensions take at least an hour to apply, last four to six weeks, and cost about $300 for a full set.

So go ahead and lash out! ey won’t know what hit ‘em when you bat those babies!

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What is America’s fascination with burgers? It is said that Americans consume approximately thirty pounds of burgers a year, and let’s face it, paired with an order of golden fries, the “burger meal” is an all-time favorite. If given the choice, my husband and stepson would eat them seven days a week. Listed below are ten great places to try a new burger. From local favorites to national chains, I’m sure you will enjoy the burger varieties the North State has to offer.

Bartel’s Giant Burger 75 Lake Boulevard East, Redding 2311 North Street, Anderson 22355 Corning Road, Corning Sunday: 11:30am-9:00pm Monday–Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm Try: e Giant Burger with grilled onions Burger Time 900 Dana Drive #D10, Redding (Mt. Shasta Mall Food Court) Sunday: 11:00am-6:00pm Monday-Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm Try: Cheeseburger Combo Meal Damburger 1320 Placer Street, Redding Monday–Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-3:00pm Try: Double Dam with Cheese Dude’s Drive Inn 1644 Hartnell Avenue, Redding Sunday–Sat: 10am-8pm (winter hours) Try: e Big Dude Gene’s Drive-In 2515 S Market Street, Redding Monday–Saturday: 10:00am-7:00pm Try: e Gene Burger

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Giff’s Steakburger 2827 Bechelli Lane, Redding Monday–Saturday: 9:30am-4:00pm Try: e Ugly Burger In and Out Burger 1275 Dana Drive, Redding 2050 Business Lane, Chico Sunday–ursday: 10:30am-1:00pm Friday–Saturday: 10:30am-1:30pm Try: Single Cheese with spread only Jeff’s California Cattle Company 400 E Cypress Avenue, Redding Sunday–ursday: 7:00am-9:00pm Friday–Saturday: 7:00am-10:00pm Try (if you dare): e 2 lb Wild Heifer Pop’s 50s Place 3443 S. Market Street, Redding Monday–ursday: 10am–7pm Friday: 10am–8pm Saturday: 10am–4pm Sunday: Closed Try: e Mountain Cheeseburger Red Robin 1035 Dana Drive, Redding Sunday–ursday: 11:00am-10:00pm Friday: 11:00am-11:00pm Saturday: 11:00am-2:00am Try: e Santa Fe

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Icy Water This photo was taken at Manzanita Lake, located in the Lassen National Park. The elevation at Manzanita Lake is 6000 feet. The temperature was 24 degrees with a mild wind when the photo was taken. The cold weather and the flowing stream produced the perfect conditions to form ice on the rocks in the stream, but not cold enough to freeze the flowing water.

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What’s Cookin’

by Lana Granfors

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S T Y L E

e calendar has flipped… and if the holidays have le you feeling overfed, overspent and overworked, just the thought of planning and cooking one more dinner right now could drive anyone over the edge. To make your life easier and less overwhelming, here’s a recipe that is not only easy, but very quick and delicious. All you need to add is a nice green salad, a great loaf of crusty bread, a chilled bottle of wine– I like Viognier– and you have a wonderful meal, ready for you when you walk in the door at the end of yet another long and busy day. e aroma fills the house which will have your family believing that you’ve been slaving over the stove all day.

So, break out the slow cooker, as this is a great “one pot” dinner entrée and one which will get you past that post-holiday slump.

Slow Cooker Chicken with Cannelini Beans and Wilted Swiss Chard – Tuscan Style 2 c sliced red onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 c chicken broth (I prefer organic free range or low sodium) 4 (5 oz) skinless chicken breast halves (bone-in adds flavor!)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 c sliced fennel bulb (2 sm bulbs or 1 lrg) Reserve fronds for garnish 2 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 T chopped fresh rosemary – removed from stem 4 c chopped green Swiss chard leaves

Arrange onions, fennel and garlic in bottom of slow cooker. Place beans on top of vegetables. Cover with chicken broth. Season chicken all over with salt and pepper and place on top of vegetables and beans in the slow cooker. Sprinkle rosemary over chicken. Place roasted red pepper slices on top of chicken. Arrange Swiss chard, packing all around the chicken. Garnish with diced red onion, rosemary and fennel fronds. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hrs.

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Enjoy January in the North State Upcoming Events Redding

Tehama District Fair Grounds

January 1 2nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge Redding Aquatic Center

www.tehamadistrictfair.com January 1, 3, 7, 10, 17, 31 Brewer Roping

Through January 7 North Valley Art League Featured Artist Show Carter House Museum

January 6, 13 Red Bluff Outlaw Karts www.rboutlaws.com

January 14 SWEAT Running Club Redding Marathon

Red Bluff January 6 Guided Bird Walk Sacramento River Discovery Center (530) 527-1196 January 13 27th Annual “Hobo Hoe Down” and Stew Feed Swinging Square Dance Community Center (530) 527-4035

January 13 Cattlemen’s Winter Dinner Dance January 13, 14 FRASC Dog Show (530) 345-3535

Turtle Bay Exploration Park www.turtlebay.org

Exhibits Through January 14 Women Only! In Their Studios January 20 - February 18 Picturing The Century: One Hundred Years of Photography from the National Archives

Cascade Theatre www.cascadetheatre.org January 27 Ladysmith Black Mambazo

January 20 - February 11 Redding Archives: One Hundred Years

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January 10 Girlfriends’ Travel Planning January 27 Pixilating Redding: A Beginner’s Workshop in Digital Photography

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Saturdays in January Play ‘n’ Clay - A parent and child ceramics class

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Thursdays in January Art After School: Youth Ceramics

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www.riverfrontplayhouse.net January 19 - February 17 Noises Off - directed by Maria Spencer

January 26 Cultural Cruise - Tour Redding’s art establishments and enjoy current exhibitions and refreshments at each gallery.

State Theatre - Red Bluff We do our best to include as many local events possible. If your

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January 19 Classic Movie - “The Odd Couple”

Win-River Casino www.win-river.com January 14 The Four Tops

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Enjoy February in the North State Upcoming Events Redding February 10 1st Annual FUR-BALL fundraiser Another Chance Animal Welfare League (530) 547-7387

Anderson February 3 Shasta County Women’s Refuge 20th Annual Crab Feed Anderson District Fairgrounds (530) 244-0118 x202

Red Bluff February 4 Guided Bird Walk Sacramento River Discovery Center (530) 527-1196

February 10 8th Annual “In The Spotlight” Fundraiser Featuring The Fabulous Swing Kings February 13 Children’s Theatre - The Fantastic Mr. Fox February 16 Classic Movie - “Camelot” February 24 The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Tehama District Fair Grounds www.tehamadistrictfair.com February 2, 4, 9, 15, 20 Shasta Team Penning 2 Man Ranch Sorting

February 4 Goldies Day Dinner/Card Party Community Center (530) 527-8177

February 3, 10, 17 Red Bluff Outlaw Karts www.rboutlaws.com

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February 3 4H Fun Night

www.cascadetheatre.org February 15 Los Lobos - Concert February 17 North State Symphony presents All Consuming Passion - Concert February 18 Moscow Festival Ballet - Swan Lake

Mercy Regional Cancer Center (530) 246-3729 Starting January 8th - 6PM-8PM Mondays and Wednesdays Freedom From Tobacco This is a FREE 8 session program. Plan on attending all the classes to gain the maximum benefit and increase your chances of quitting successfully.

Space is limited, please call for more information.

February 3 Little Reno Night Benefit for Sacred Heart School February 7, 14, 21, 28 Brewer Roping February 18 8th Annual Ghost Riders “Drive It Or Drag It” Car Show & Swap Meet February 23-25 Northern Counties Quarter Horse Association Show February 25 Bridal Faire

Redding Convention Center www.reddingconventioncenter.com February 6 Wonderful Town February 18 The Wedding Extravaganza www.theweddingextravaganza.com February 21 David Copperfield February 22 Rent

Event times and dates are subject to change without notice. Enjoy Magazine is not responsible for any inconveniences due to these changes.

Riverfront Playhouse www.riverfrontplayhouse.net Through February 17 Noises Off

State Theatre - Red Bluff www.statetheatreredbluff.com February 3 Give Kids a Smile Day

Turtle Bay Exploration Park www.turtlebay.org Through April 29 Picturing The Century: One Hundred Years of Photography from the National Archives Through February 11 Redding Archives: One Hundred Years February 3 Pixilating Redding: A Beginner’s Workshop in Digital Photography

Win-River Casino www.win-river.com February 14 Valentine Show with Grass Roots February 27 Terri Clark

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RED CROSS RESPONDS AS FLOODING WORSENS IN AFRICA A HUMANITARIAN

Giving BackIS BUILDING TO SUPPORT RESPONSE

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BY FLOODS THAT ARE RAVAGING THE HORNOFAFRICA, AFFECTING PEOPLE LIVING IN MAJOR GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF KENYA, SOMALIA AND ETHIOPIA. AMERICAN RED CROSS RECEIVES FOuR STARS FROM CHARITy NAVIGATOR THIS ARTICLE IS ONE IN A SERIES OF “THANKS FOR GIVING” ARTICLES... THE HOLIDAY SEASON PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO THINK NOT JUST ABOUT THE HOLIDAY GIFTS TO BE PURCHASED BUT ON THE GIFTS RECEIVED OVER THE PAST YEAR. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS THANKFUL FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF ITS DONORS WHO GAVE THIS YEAR, CONTRIBUTING TIME, MONEY OR BLOOD TO HELP THE RED CROSS HELP AMERICA. AMERICAN RED CROSS STRENGTHENS RELIEF EFFORTS AFTER TyPHOON DuRIAN HITS PHILIPPINES AT LEAST 400 PEOPLE WERE KILLED AND NEARLY ONE MILLION SEVERELY AFFECTED AFTER THE NORTHERN ISLANDS OF THE PHILIPPINES WERE BATTERED BY TYPHOON DURIAN, A SUPER-TYPHOON THAT MADE LANDFALL ON NOV. 30, 2006. RED CROSS

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ESTABLISHES DISASTER SHELTERS FOLLOWING SEVERE WINTER STORMS IN THE MIDWESTTODAy, MORE THAN 380,000 HOMES ARE STILL WITHOUT POWER IN MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS FOLLOWING A MASSIVE WINTER STORM THAT STRETCHED ACROSS THE MIDWEST. AMERICAN RED CROSS STRENGTHENS ITS MISSION TO SERVE PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS OVERSEAS SHE WAS PREGNANT, HIV POSITIVE – AND 14. AMERICAN RED CROSS ARMED FORCES EMERGENCY

SERVICES TODAY. AT THIS TIME OF YEAR, OUR THOUGHTS OFTEN TURN TO THOSE WHO WILL NOT BE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES SERVING THEIR COUNTRY FAR DELIVERING EFFECTIVE DISASTER RELIEF FROM HOME. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING Emergency food, shelter and clothing are synonymous with the American SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN. RED Red Cross. For nearly 90 years, the Shasta area chapter of the Red Cross has CROSS LAuNCHES HIP, yET assisted families in times of tragedy relating to fire, flood or natural catastrophe.

HISTORICAL CLOTHING “e Red Cross is very proactive when there is a national disaster or potential LINE CALLING IT “GLAM THAT for a disaster,” said Tom Bourne, Chief Executive Officer.

GIVES BACK,” THE RED CROSS Providing effective disaster relief begins with dedicated and qualified LAUNCHED ITS NEW LINE OF HIP TSHIRTS APPAREL FOR LIFE. PLANNED personnel. e Shasta area chapter is a not-for-profit organization driven by GIFTS—HELPFORTODAY,HOPE FOR more than 300 volunteers.

TOMORROW WHILE MANY PEOPLE ere are two divisions in the Red Cross that team-up for disaster response: ARE GIVING THANKS FOR THE the Emergency Services Department that deploys volunteers to local and national BLESSINGS OR GIFTS THEY HAVE RECEIVED OVER THE LAST YEAR, disasters and the Health and Safety Division that manages the training classes.

THERE ARE THOSE WHO ARE e Emergency Services Department is comprised of more than 100 active THINKING ABOUT WHAT THEY volunteers who respond immediately to disaster affected communities. Disaster HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO GIVE AND Action Team (DAT) volunteers receive training that includes basic life-saving WILL LEAVE BEHIND SOMEDAY. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS DELIVERS techniques, mental health counseling and a number of other skills to ensure the EFFECTIVE DISASTER RELIEF NOW. volunteer is well equipped. DAT members are the first to respond when calls come from emergency services personnel at our local police or fire departments.

For more information on becoming a Dispatched volunteers set up emergency stations at pre-determined locations for volunteer or if you wish to make a individuals to have a safe and secure evacuation point. e Red Cross works monetary donation: visit the Shasta area closely with public service agencies to better serve the affected population by chapter web site at www.shastaredcross.org coordinating emergency efforts through direct communication. or call 244-8000. “ere are many subspecialties people can learn, but the main thing we provide is emergency food, shelter and clothing for victims of disaster, whether it’s a house fire or forest fire or something as huge as Katrina,” said Bourne. e health and safety department of the Red Cross is the education hub for community members who wish to learn life saving techniques and a resource for employees of local businesses who may require work-related training.

One of the unique programs offered by the Red Cross is the ability to locate and facilitate communications with armed forces personnel when a family emergency develops here in the states. Service troops are located through a computer system and by phone, regardless of where they are deployed and in many cases return home within 24 hours. “We can make that notification very quickly and get that person home,” said Bourne. e Red Cross is a volunteer-driven organization from the board of directors to the volunteers who provide disaster relief in our community and to our nation. e Shasta area chapter has a staff of eight employees that run the office, but the organization is manned primarily by a network of dedicated volunteers. ere are numerous emergency preparedness classes available to accommodate most any schedule. Getting the necessary training for work or simply because one chooses to be certified has never been easier.

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