Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living — July 2023

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COMMUNITY VITALITY

The IOOF Hall, Redding’s oldest brick structure in downtown Redding, was purchased by The McConnell Foundation in 2018. In 2021 the building’s exterior (or façade) was updated — inspired by examples of other buildings of this historical era. Viva Downtown Redding, an accredited Main Street America organization and Redding Cultural District member group, occupies and operates the IOOF Hall. This place is a symbol of the transformation that has occurred in downtown Redding in the past five years.

The McConnell Foundation has invested in community vitality in the North State since 1988, when it began its philanthropic funding. In 2017, The Foundation made a 10-year commitment to focus on the revitalization of downtown Redding, recognizing that a vital community is a place where people love to live, work, learn and play.

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IT’S AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY and we’re ready to sparkle and shine!

After some showstopping thunderstorms earlier this summer, we’re officially settled into a traditional North State summer, which means we’re always searching for a way to cool off. Thankfully, we have plenty of options, whether you have a full day or just an hour to play. We’re sharing some of our favorite spots to lower that body temperature in this issue.

Unfortunately, hot summers can also mean wildfires. We visited with the folks from Grind Fire Defense and learned more about their efforts to keep people and their homes safe from wildfire.

Watching Colt 45s baseball is a North State tradition, and if you’re a fan, you may have noticed something new this year – a pep band led by a conductor with a wooden spoon. The Sandlot Sound Machine Pep Band brings a whole new level of energy to a night at the ballfield.

And if you make an escape to the coast, consider timing your visit with the annual Bigfoot Daze – a spirited, one-of-a-kind summer event near the Trinity River. It’s a day where folks converge upon the Bigfoot Capital of the World (also known as Willow Creek) to celebrate all things Bigfoot.

Take some time to enjoy these long, sunny days and warm, beautiful summer nights.

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WHAT I ENJOY BEV HUDSON STUPEK

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE

What advice would you give to someone new to the community? Our 37 years in Redding have proven time and again how uncommonly generous and welcoming the North State has always been. Jump in with both feet! There are countless nonprofit organizations and service groups that always need volunteers, as well as book clubs and other hobby groups.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be? Why? Probably someone from the earliest days of our nation’s birth, such as George Washington. The vision, intelligence and courage it took to create our unique democratic republic fascinates me, and I’ve always admired how Washington led his troops and then our country, especially how he chose to step down as president knowing our nation would be better served by limiting the term – power – of any single individual.

Family: Husband: Sonny Stupek, retired Shasta College coach and instructor; daughter Megan, son-in-law Adam and granddaughters Claire and Charlotte Curry of New Jersey; daughter Lauren of San Francisco; son Brian of Shasta County.

What are you passionate about?

My primary passions are  travel, serving the community through Redding East Rotary, travel, supporting my health/fitness at Redding Jazzercise Center,  travel, and nurturing my friendships that too often got neglected during the “crowded years” of juggling family and career. And did I mention travel? Having our only grandchildren 3,000 miles away has led us to eight cross-country road trips in six years of retirement. In our sedan. With our dog.

Share a memorable travel experience. We spent five months basically living like locals in the seven countries of Europe we’d always wanted to see and hadn’t yet, from viewing the Northern Lights in the Arctic Circle of Sweden to the south of Spain and from Ireland to Italy. My favorite stay of all? Lisbon & Porto, Portugal.

Tell us about one of your most significant accomplishments. Like probably all parents, my proudest accomplishment would be raising three phenomenal humans, alongside the love of my life, my husband of 45 years. Professionally, I’m most proud of being part of the creation and growth of Turtle Bay Exploration Park. I spent the last 17 years of my career as the chief fundraiser there, helping it grow from Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp in 1999 to the multi-faceted, premier local gathering place and tourist attraction that it is today.

How do you spend your free time? Every day we are in town, I make sure I get in either an hour of Jazzercise or a mile swim at the YMCA. I love spending time with friends on weekends, along with joining Rotary service projects and walking the River Trail with my husband and our beloved dog Bella.

What are your favorite North State activities? Redding East Rotary’s Sundial Riffle Raffle in the fall (formerly Ducky Derby) and Redding West Rotary’s Taste of Redding in June are two favorite events of ours. We’re also big fans of local music/theater productions, from Shasta High’s Madrigal Dinner and Spring Musical to Cascade Theatre offerings. And of course, nothing beats outdoor nature walks in the incomparable beauty of our North State.

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A FEW WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER

AS NORCAL FOLKS KNOW, the summers can be sweltering hot, and there is only one place to be on a 113-degree day – near a source of refreshingly cool water. Thankfully, there are several places where you can lower that body temperature no matter whether you have the day or an hour, all within the Redding area. These are a few reasons to keep your swimsuit with you during the hot months before school kicks up again.

SHASTA LAKE

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Constructed in 1948 a few years after Shasta Dam was completed, this lake is known for its many fingers and coves shaped from the Pit River, McCloud River and Sacramento tributaries that feed into it. A popular place for fishing, boating, waterskiing, camping and wakeboarding, Shasta Lake draws in people from all over the nation to go houseboating. Bridge Bay, Shasta Marina Resort (at Packers Bay), and Jones Valley Resort rent ski boats, personal watercrafts, wakeboards, paddleboards and other waterrelated toys. Thanks to a big winter, Shasta Lake is full this summer, giving lots of boaters plenty of room to roam.4

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If you have the entire day, check out:

WATERWORKS PARK

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In business since 1985, WaterWorks Park is a summertime fun land for kids of all ages. I will never forget being 10 years old, walking up the steep slope to the top of the slide and the anticipation of going down. The thrill of the spiraled slide and getting shot out into the pool was everything I imagined it would be. Years later, I still remember the exciting atmosphere and eating Fun Dips before delving down more water chutes. Throughout the last few decades, WaterWorks Park has improved its equipment, adding more slides and ADA compatibility. Newer favorites for all ages and abilities include The Avalanche and Lazy Lagoon where sunbathers can just drift along the gentle current. WaterWorks Park is also one of the few Native American-owned businesses in the North State.

WHISKEYTOWN LAKE

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If you head west outside of Redding instead of north, you’ll encounter another large blue body of water contained within Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Whiskeytown Lake holds 241,000 acre-feet of water that feeds in from the Trinity River. Along with hiking, camping, and waterfall-exploring, the lake itself attracts swimmers, waterskiers, anglers and sailboats on particularly hot days. 4

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Resting in the heart of a historic mill town, the McCloud Mercantile Hotel is the ideal destination for your next vacation. Surrounded by old-growth forest, surreal rivers, lakes, and a towering snow-capped mountain, this Northern California wonderland provides the perfect locale to fish, ski, swim, hike, or just disconnect from the everyday stresses of life.

SACRAMENTO RIVER

www.raftredding.com

Floating the Sacramento River is one of the best ways to see all that Redding has to offer from the unique vantage point of the water. While taking in the fresh air via standup paddleboard, kayak or sturdy raft, keep an eye out for the waterfowl, wildlife, mountains and architecture as you glide through the small rapids and meandering waters between Downtown Redding and Anderson. Rent your own 6- or 8-person raft for the day with North County Raft Rentals near the Sundial Bridge or take a 2-hour guided tour with them to get the full experience.

If you only have an hour, then visit:

ENTERPRISE PARK FANTASY FOUNTAIN

www.cityofredding.org/departments/parks-recreation/ fantasy-fountain

Regarded as one of the best free forms of entertainment you can find in Redding, this especially rings true at Enterprise Park’s Fantasy Fountain during the hot months. Now until Labor Day, families and friends can stroll through the splash zone with several different kinds of water sprays to hop, skip and splash around in. It’s right next to Kids Kingdom, and even if you don’t want to get in the water, you can hang out at one of the nearby picnic tables under a shade tree and peoplewatch.

REDDING AQUATIC CENTER AT CALDWELL PARK

www.cityofredding.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/ aquatic-center

Formerly called The Lake Redding Park Plunge, this heated pool has been around for generations, providing the Redding community a place to relax, recreate and swim. The city renovated “The Plunge” 20 years ago to include two diving boards, an activity pool with a two-story slide, and 50 meters of swimmable room for more competitive lappers. Whether it’s learning to swim, taking a paddleboard yoga class or holding a birthday party, the Redding Aquatic Center is open seven days a week with all kinds of programs going on when school is out for summer.

SUN OAKS

sunoaks.com/aquatics/pool-schedule

Growing up on the banks of the Sacramento River, my parents wanted my brother and me to learn how to swim before we even knew how to walk. Therefore, my mom enrolled us at Sun Oaks, a tennis and fitness club on Argyle Road. Along with tennis courts and a gym, Sun Oaks has a 25-yard heated pool that is open year-round (with a dome over it in the colder months) and a separate toddler pool for little ones to play around in during the summer. Single, couple, family and even friends monthly memberships are available.

RIVER SPLASH AT ANDERSON RIVER PARK

www.ci.anderson.ca.us/departments/parks.php

Since the City of Anderson doesn’t have a community pool, staff recognized the need for someplace for families to go, and worked diligently for years to install a splash pad at Anderson River Park. River Splash has 41 jets of water shooting up from the ground, recirculating through a 4,100-gallon tank that activates every 10 minutes. A bonus for hot bodies is a big bucket suspended in the sky that will randomly dump water onto those below.

When introduced to the public, River Splash became an instant hit amongst kids and families. It’s free and open every day from 10am to 10pm in the summer, and its geysers even light up at night in a functional art display. •

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.

Photo courtesy of North County Raft Rentals

Above photo courtesy of City of Redding

Below photo courtesy of Anderson Parks and Recreation and Web Made Local

Best in California

Nestled at the base of majestic Mount Shasta is one of Northern California’s finest all-season resorts. After a satisfying round of golf, pickleball, tennis, or 7-mile hike around Lake Siskiyou, dine while soaking in breathtaking views. Make yourself at home in your fully appointed lakeside chalet and top the day off with a day spa treatment.

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530.926.3030

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A Step Back in Time

Enter a time machine taking you back to 1895 and experience life in a Victorian home from early Redding. The BehrensEaton Museum preserves Judge Eaton’s home with a rich and fascinating display of furnishings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tour hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm and Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm. Admission is free.

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Shasta Marina at Packers Bay is a full service marina. We offer luxury houseboats, ski boats, patio boats, SeaDoos, kayaks, paddleboards and lily pads. Our store is open year-round with fuel, ice, food and drinks. Moorage available.

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800.959.3359

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Dr. Travis Tucker loves to see people smile. It’s what he works toward every day at his Redding Dental Arts office. They are happy to assist their patients with maximizing their insurance benefits out of network and they work with all insurance companies who allow patients to see the doctor of their choice.

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THE TRUCK STOPS HERE

THE SUN STILL HAS an hour or so before dusk, but it’s getting near bedtime for the grandkids. They wanted more time in the game area, then they didn’t, cueing Grandpa Brad Bring to stand to duty. He bids good evening to his wife, Heather, and daughter Rylan at one of the tables closest to the stage, takes two tykes by the hand and guides them, at their pace, across the dance area, toward the Lorenz gate.

Grandma Heather says this park has been a favorite gathering place for the Bring family for a couple of years now, back when Rylan moved into the new apartments on the new Market Street in downtown Redding. “We come down here just for the atmosphere, ambience,” she says. “And the kids just live right over there. It’s like this place connects us, and all of us, to the community.”

This place, known as The Park, indeed looks to be a community unto itself. Nestled against the west side of the historic Lorenz Hotel is a grassy lot, now securely fenced, and filled with a complex of tables and chairs and benches arranged and designed to bring people together. Add live music and a grassy dance floor and you have a place where hundreds of folks will come to stay and socialize for a while.

“WE COME DOWN HERE JUST FOR THE ATMOSPHERE, AMBIENCE,” SHE SAYS. “AND THE KIDS JUST LIVE RIGHT OVER THERE. IT’S LIKE THIS PLACE CONNECTS US, AND ALL OF US, TO THE COMMUNITY.”

FOOD TRUCKS AND MORE AT THE PARK

Another big draw for The Park is food and beverage. Up to a halfdozen clean, brightly colored food trucks form an arc leading to the hub of the business area, the bar. The mobile kitchens offer a range of delicacies, from American corn dogs to Thai spring rolls to Granny’s Grill Filipino Fusion, plus smoked barbecued meat and genuine Southern home cooking.

This place looks good, smells good and, if you plop yourself down in the midst of strangers and ask them what keeps bringing them back to The Park, it sounds good: This is a nice, clean family-friendly place. The food is great! It’s not like a restaurant, where you have to tie the kids down. Dogs are welcome! I’m shopping around for food service for a wedding in Coffee Creek, way up 60 miles in Trinity, and I’ll pay these guys to come!

One of these guys is Nathan Topete, owner of Tio Nate’s Tacos, run by him, his wife and a son. “He likes to work the window, because he likes making tips,” says Dad with a laugh. “Oh yeah, we’re busy. Being in The Park has exposed us to a lot of new people. I love meeting new people and watch them eat our food and give us feedback or tag us on social media. Todd does a really good job of creating a hub for people to come and enjoy their weekend.”4 continued on page 28

Todd Franklin is the man who put all this together a few years ago. He works out of the non-mobile bar, which he owns as a business on leased city property, as is the entire The Park. He mostly works on the deck serving from an outdoor tap, or prowling the grounds.

A former basketball coach at Simpson College, Franklin says his rounds might look casual, but there’s more going on. “I feel that I am a professional observer,” he says. “I might be talking or walking through The Park lighting fire pits and handing out free marshmallows to the kids, but even then I am observing. My biggest concern is always child safety. I have three children of my own, so understand it takes a village and we all need to look after each other.”

Franklin’s attention to park safety hasn’t gone unnoticed by Topete. “I did security for about 10 years. The first few nights we went out to The Park, I was like, man, they don’t have any security out here. And after being there several weekends in a row, I’m like, everybody’s here to be with their families and have a good time.”

Franklin got the inspiration from a food truck park he saw while visiting Oregon. He liked what he saw and he knew just the place for it in Redding. The City Council also liked the idea, and granted him a 10-year lease. Franklin worked with a designer to specifically get the best possible angles on seating for socialization.

When people get together in a place like this, good things can happen. Franklin says one of the best things he sees on his rounds is food vendors helping each other, citing, “I’ve seen

food truck owners allow others to plug into their generators when one goes out, virtually keeping their competition open right next to them. This world truly is full of amazing people. I’m blessed that I get to hang out with many of them three nights a week.”

Sometimes good people help people by just doing their job.

June Bell-Bruns moved from North Carolina to Redding in 2017. She says she adjusted well, but there was one thing that plagued her. “I missed Southern home cooking,” she laments. “Nobody here knows how to make it right.” Then she tried Food Love at The Park. It may look like chicken with collard greens and macaroni and cheese to some people, but to Bell-Bruns, it was salvation.

While her emphatically satisfied customer bombarded her with praise, Food Love chef and owner Cristina Ferkey just took it in and smiled. She’d heard it before. She and her partner, Leander Douglass, had, as always, stocked enough food for 30 dinners. Last night they had sold out and closed early. Tonight she’s half-hoping they have food left over.

“If we have some left at the end of the shift, I make it into little hot meals, and I take it to areas where people hang around,” she says. “I know what it feels like to feel hungry. Everybody deserves a hot meal.” •

The Park • 1552 Placer St., Redding (530) 351-1580

www.norcalfoodtrucks.com

Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6-10 pm • No admission fee

Richard DuPertuis is a Redding grandfather who writes. His stories and photographs have appeared in newspapers, magazines and online. He strives for immortality not by literary recognition, but through diet and exercise. He can be reached at dupertuis@snowcrest.net

“…This world truly is full of amazing people. I’m blessed that I get to hang out with many of them three nights a week.”

Mt. Shasta City KOA Holiday

It’s always a great day at Mount Shasta KOA. After all, their grounds are designed for your pleasure. From their 11 cabins with breathtaking views of Mt. Shasta to RV sites and even tent plots, Mount Shasta KOA is the perfect place to get out of Redding for a weekend or spend longer with family and friends.

900 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta 800.562.3617

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Vintage Dunsmuir Lodging Experience & Northern California Campground Resort

Since 1968, they’ve been reliving the romantic days of railroading at Railroad Park Resort. The resort is one of the most unique places to stay in California. Whether it is a romantic getaway, a family vacation or a reunion or retreat, Railroad Park Resort provides unique lodging for all. Eat freshly prepared food inside authentic and vintage railroad dining cars. Indoor and outdoor seating. Evening live music 7 days a week.

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THE NORTH STATE

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is certainly no stranger to devastating wildfires, but one determined motherson duo is on a mission to keep people and their homes as safe as possible. Grind Fire Defense was founded by Lori Templeton, a veteran and educator, and her son John Gleason, a former logger and active firefighter.

Gleason and Templeton both have a strong connection to the land, with Gleason having grown up working to clear the land on his grandfather’s homestead in Hayfork. After graduating from Shasta College, he spent a few years logging in the Dakotas. Gleason then followed his larger dream and went back to Shasta College through the fire academy to become a firefighter. As a firefighter, he saw firsthand the destruction and loss resulting from wildfires when properties were cluttered with brush and vegetation. He would drive past burning homes and think, “If that was just cleared out a little bit more, we could have successfully defended this place.”

“Why don’t we just do that?

We could really help some people.”

They sat on it for three months before jumping in.

Templeton had been a state or government employee for more than 25 years, initially teaching middle school, later joining the National Guard and being on state active duty. She made it through a challenging bout with cancer in 2016 which halted her career, and in 2020 when her father passed away unexpectedly, she moved back to Redding where her mother lived. There she was an administrator at the local veterans home.

The idea for Grind Fire Defense came after Templeton’s mother had to be evacuated during the Monument Fire in 2021. Gleason says, “Grandma was pretty panicked.” She had asked him, “John, is my house going to make it?” Gleason says, “I surveyed the area and had to say ‘I don’t know.’ I felt like I’d failed her; Grandpa and I used to take care of that.” He says it was a surreal moment to stand there and not be able to say yes. It hit both of them that not everyone can make a defensible space, and not everyone has the physical capability or help to do so. This experience led Gleason and Templeton to4 continued on page 32

start a company that focuses on fire safety and residential wildfire defense. Templeton thought, “We could really help some people.” They sat on it for three months before jumping in.

Grind Fire Defense brings in crews that specialize in creating defensible space around homes and properties by clearing fuels in specific ways that limit fire’s ability to spread. They’re not landscapers, but niche experts – every decision about a piece of vegetation to pull out has a reason based on fire science. Each job they do is custom, recognizing that each property is different. Specialists work from the immediate perimeter of the structure outward to ensure the home is ember resistant.

The community response throughout a successful first year has been positive. Templeton and Gleason are now focusing on digging deeper into business structures and systems, and are opening a chemical herbicide unit. An online course was recently released for those who have the ability but not the knowledge to take care of their land; it walks people through how to evaluate their space and the necessary steps to take toward fire safety.

They believe that the best approach is prevention, not a response or reaction, and encourage people to be proactive in creating defensible space – it can be too late once fire season hits. They aim to change the mindset of the community and create a safer bubble in the North State. They wish more people knew that specific fire-informed methods are crucial for creating a truly defensible perimeter, and advise caution when selecting someone to do work on a home. “Check their credentialing and education – check ours,” says Gleason. “Make sure they have fire knowledge.” Gleason continues to work for the Cottonwood Fire Protection District. He enjoys firefighting, and it keeps him updated on the latest methods and practices which inform how Grind Fire Defense operates. He makes sure the company’s messaging is congruent with everything from the forestry and fire services.

One of Grind Fire Defense’s future goals is to work with disadvantaged youth, providing a training program to bring them in on weekends. They want to “give young people life and work skills,” says Gleason, “This can become a trade.” They also plan to franchise out in the future, as well as partner with schools and libraries to educate more people on fire mitigation. Educating and empowering people to take care of their property is just as important to them as running a profitable business. Gleason says, “We care about people being safe. It’s scary, but we’re here to help.” •

Grind Fire Defense • (530) 999-2035

“We care about people being safe. It’s scary, but we’re here to help.”

hello@grindfiredefense.com • www.grindfiredefense.com

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Eythana Miller writes at every opportunity and tapes poetry to her bedroom ceiling. She loves black tea, Lemony Snicket, and sunny afternoons.

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a bridge to history

“It went right up. It’s an amazing testimony of how those gentlemen did infrastructure in those days,” says Marcus Nova, assistant recreation officer for Shasta-McCloud Unit of Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The Forest Service operates the 19-site campground at Sims Flat.

SIMS FLAT IS RICH in history and natural beauty –and definitely worthy of more than a blur-by on Interstate 5.

Tucked into the Upper Sacramento River Canyon, south of Castella and about 45 miles north of Redding, Sims Flat Campground is situated on the spot of a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps Camp that was part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal plan to put unemployed young men to work during the Great Depression.

Sims Bridge – a one-lane steel suspension bridge –spans the Sacramento River and has the distinction of being the first major CCC construction project in the United States. It was completed in September 1933.

Company 978 of the CCC built three fire lookouts, constructed part of Everitt Memorial Highway on Mt. Shasta and created Panther Meadows Campground on the flank of the mountain. The CCC was one of the most wellknown New Deal programs. The CCC Legacy website notes: “It was a mobilization of men, material and transportation on a scale never before known in a time of peace.”

“The CCC played an important role in the development of many Forest Service facilities, in addition to the overall effect the CCC effort had in supporting the country in trying times,” says Sarah Thibideau, Forest Service archeologist.

Camp Sims closed in 1939. The CCC was abolished in 1942, with the nation’s attention turned to World War II.

Sims Flat is within Nomtipom Wintu territory. Nomtipom translates to “on the other side of the hill west.” With the Nomtipom, sustenance, spirituality and culture are all interconnected. 4

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THE BEAUTY OF SIMS FLAT

Photos courtesy of Shasta-Trinity National Forest

“Our people have been here since time immemorial. This is the place where Creator put us and provided everything that we needed to live and be sustained,” says Kenwani Kravitz, who is Nomtipom Wintu.

Prior to European contact, the river and creeks were rich with salmon, and the forests were plentiful with game and plants, providing the Nomtipom with foods, medicines and other needs. Pioneer times, with killings, disease and displacement, were horrific for the Wintu. “Only a small percent of our ancestors survived the gold rush and California statehood,” Kravitz says.

However, the Nomtipom are resilient and continue to maintain their cultural connection to the Sims Flat area.

Sims Flat Campground is on the east side of the Sacramento River near the confluence with Hazel Creek. A Forest Service interpretive trail highlights different eras of the area, referencing a Wintu trail and noting rock staircases that once led to CCC buildings, as well as remnants of a sawmill established in 1902.

Sims Flat is named for Sim Southern. Southern came to Hazel Creek in 1859 and built a log cabin on the west side of the river where he and wife, Sarah, raised seven children. It served as a trading post and stopover for travelers coming up the canyon on horse and mule. William Brewer, part of a geological survey of California, stayed there in September 1862, noting in his journal:

“We had a beautiful camp that night among the pines and firs at Sim Southern’s. He entertained us with some most marvelous stories of his attempted ascent of Mount Shasta — marvelous indeed to hear, but received with some allowance … In fact, popular testimony was that with him, ‘truth is stranger than fiction.’”

Southern, known as Uncle Sim, expanded his place to a two-story hotel that was a prominent stop on the wagon road built along the river. President Rutherford B. Hayes and First Lady Lucy Ware Hayes spent the night at Southern Hotel and Stage Station in September 1880 while traveling to Oregon. The presidential party included Civil War hero General William T. Sherman. They traveled from Redding in a large stagecoach drawn by six horses, according to newspaper accounts.

The completion of the train line to Oregon in 1887 opened the canyon to more people, and the hotel became a popular summer resort. The railroad named its nearby station Sims.

“Our people have been here since time immemorial. This is the place where Creator put us and provided everything that we needed to live and be sustained...”

Sims Flat Campground was created in the early 1970s after the public became interested in the abandoned CCC Camp location along the river. The campground has piped water and flush toilets. Camping season is April to November. The firstcome-first-serve sites are suitable for small trailers, RVs and tents. Cost is $15 a night. The interpretive trail is open year-round.

Nova, the Forest Service recreation officer, says Sims Flat Campground, right off I-5, is a convenient place to stop to “get some fresh mountain air, take a nice little walk and hang out next to the river … It’s a very mellow place to be.”

For those who visit, Kravitz says it’s important to “have respect for the environment and everything there — to come with gratitude.” •

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Laura Christman is a freelance writer in Redding with a degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a long career in newspaper journalism. Contact her at laurachristman14@gmail.com.

Juanita McKenzie, left, and Kopkopmet (also known as Kittie Gibson McKenzie), niece and sister of Nomtipom Wintu Chief Nant Womul and great grandmothers of Kenwani Kravitz. | Photo courtesy of Kenwani Kravitz

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THE MUSIC CAME over here from Scotland and Ireland, then wound its way through the hills of Appalachia before traveling westward. All that time it was evolving, adapting to its new home in songs like “Oh Susanna,” “Sweet Betsy From Pike” and “The Fools Of ’49.”

This wasn’t music that people just sat and listened to. They danced to it – reels, waltzes, two steps. You just couldn’t sit still when you heard its catchy rhythms and melodies.

Practices varied from one region to another, but it was often the fiddler who took the lead, setting the rhythm and calling out the tunes.

This music, becoming more and more distinctly American, eventually made its way to a remote corner of Siskiyou County, to a place called Forks Of Salmon, where in 1937 a friendly gold miner bought a $10 Sears & Roebuck violin for 8-year-old Henry Chester McBroom. Over several decades, McBroom honed his skills on the instrument and, with four members of his family, formed a downhome band, gradually developing what would become known as the Salmon River Dance

Sound. With his wife Erline on the piano, son Dean on banjo and guitar, son Clint on fiddle and daughter Mitzi on bass, the Salmon River Snipers played at dances and weddings, performing lively versions of the “Virginia Reel,” “Kiss Me Waltz” and “Muskrat Ramble.”

“Our dances could get noisy, wild and loud,” remembers Clint.

“Once they started playing they never stopped until the people left or fell over,” says a grandson, Hunter McBroom.

Clint, Dean, Mitzi and Hunter are still carrying on the McBroom tradition, with occasional performances at Forks Of Salmon shows with members of another talented musical family, the Clarridges.

Old-time fiddler Evelyn Horner also comes from a musical family. Her grandfather played the fiddle at dusk-to-dawn dances in the 1890s in Olympia, Wash. Her uncle played fiddle at dances in the 1920s and ‘30s. As a young woman, Horner moved from Washington to Northern California, finally ending up in the Mount Shasta region in the late 1980s, where she shared her skills in old-time fiddling with a new generation of fiddlers. With a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the California Arts Council, she was able to give free lessons in Mount Shasta. Prior to that, she taught the fiddle for four years at Shasta College in Redding.

By the early ‘90s, she had assembled some of her students and former students into something called The Berryvale String Band. The band performed at car shows, July 4thcelebrations and farmers markets. The Berryvale band performed the full spectrum of old-time music, from Irish jigs to Bob Wills’ Texas swing. She’s up in Oregon now,4 continued on page 40

living near a daughter. At 92, Horner is still going strong, having recently won awards in a statewide fiddle contest.

Pat Scott of Red Bluff, who’s 72, has been playing her fiddle for a little over three decades, ever since she fell in love with the instrument after attending a fiddle jam in her hometown. She plays at open mics in downtown Redding sponsored by the Old-Time Fiddlers Association and has performed with a variety of string bands. “For me it’s a social thing,” she says. “When you’re in a band you’re dealing with different personalities with different tastes in music. I try to turn it into something cohesive, something that’s going to be enjoyable for me, the other band members, and the audience.”

George Fredson is part of a three-member band that sticks closely to the oldest American folk music, which still has echoes of the music that came over from the British Isles. On songs like “Angeline The Baker” and “The Snake River Reel,” the Wild Thistle Flower String Band features the old-style clawhammer banjo, with Fredson on the fiddle, two of the instruments that were an essential part of old-time American music. There aren’t a lot of venues for that style of music, but the band does play occasional gigs at a winery and tasting room in Redding.

With old-time music, the love-and-romance theme of most commercial music gives way to a much broader range of human experience – love, death, rambling, gambling, seafaring, railroading, you name it. To paraphrase Woody Guthrie, it’s music about what folks saw, and when they looked hard enough, they had plenty to sing about. It’s music that folks sang just for pleasure on front porches and in dance halls.

As Pat Scott sums it up, “It’s just fun to get out there and play it.”

The Old-Time Fiddlers’ open mics are held on the third Sunday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Oddfellows Hall in downtown Redding. For more information call 530-604-8706. •

Tim Holt is a longtime journalist, the editor of the quarterly Northwest Review, and the author of “On Higher Ground,” a futuristic novel set in the Mount Shasta region. He lives in Dunsmuir, and is an avid cyclist and hiker.

As Pat Scott sums it up, “It’s just fun to get out there and play it.”

Ada Torge playing with her father

The Salmon River Snipers at the Town Hall in Sawyers Bar

Photo courtesy of Hunter McBroom.

The Wild Thistle Flower String Band | Photo courtesy of George Fredson

Patricia Scott | Photo courtesy of George Fredson

Patricia Scott, Fiddler and Member of the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association, District 6 | Photo courtesy of George Fredson

Pictured on page 39: Evelyn Horner (left) in 1990

Photo courtesy of Clarence Horner Henry Chester McBroom (right)

Photo courtesy of Hunter McBroom

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“When I moved back to my hometown, I knew I had to create a space for the community to dance, learn and have fun.”

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IDANCE STUDIO IN FORT JONES

DANCE CAN BE everything from a spontaneous, ecstatic expression to a punishing elite artform. It has the power to heal, initiate, entertain and invigorate, and is visually referenced at least 8,000 years ago in cave paintings. The fact that even chimpanzees have been known to sway and clap to piano music might suggest that dance predates humanity. And, for Kristina Walker of idance studio in Fort Jones, a life in choreography has become the choreography of her own life, despite challenges.

“Honestly, I just couldn’t imagine a life without dance. I have been dancing since I was two years old,” Walker says. “I grew up in the small rural area of Scott Valley where there wasn’t a lot of dance, so I had to travel to seek training.” After dancing competitively throughout high school and college, Walker opened her first studio at age 20 in Ashland, followed by her own traveling dance company. But when she got married and returned to Scott Valley, it was a lifestyle she couldn’t let go of. “When I moved back to my hometown, I knew I had to create a space for the community to dance, learn and have fun.”

Established in 2012 and opened in 2013, Walker’s idance studio in Fort Jones has become the go-to spot for local young dancers. “I picked the name idance because dancing has always been such a huge part of who I am. My personal motto is, ‘Why walk when you can dance?’” Walker also acknowledges the ups and downs of operating in a small town. “Because Scott Valley didn’t have any options for dance, there was a huge amount of interest. We didn’t have the competition of other studios, and there is a huge amount of support from families and businesses. But living in a small town also creates a problem when it comes to hiring well-trained dance instructors, and most of the dancers also do all the activities and sports. When they get into junior high and high school they usually have to choose between the two.” As a parent of two dancer-athletes, Walker knows this struggle first-hand. “I’m a huge fan of sports, so I totally understand.”

Walker’s love of her studio is palpable. “My favorite part of the studio is creating, whether it’s a dance piece or

putting on a show. I love to create, express and help bring that out in others. It’s pure joy watching dancers improve and advance in not only dance but on stage, emotionally as well. We’re creating memories and moments that they will remember their entire lives.” Her pride is also evident in her dancers’ accomplishments. “It’s been amazing to see our dancers go on to join professional dance companies, sports dance teams and even become dance teachers themselves. One of my dancers was a dancer for the Seattle Seahawks, and my sister who I trained is now with a professional dance company in San Diego.”

Despite numerous hurdles, it’s Walker herself who has kept the studio going. “I’ve thought about turning it into a nonprofit many times. The studio really does not make a profit, and I put many hours into it because it’s a passion.” Those challenges have not kept Walker from dreaming, however. “One of my dreams was to have a performing arts school where we offer dance, singing, acting and all of the performing and visual arts.”

For those who are shy about their own talents, Walker suggests just starting with movement of any kind. “We are not just a dance studio. We also offer many fitness classes and have a lot of fun classes for teens and adults. For beginners, I’d recommend trying a few different classes to see what you love. I’d like to think that idance studio offers a well-rounded dance education with a variety of opportunities for students to grow, learn and showcase their talents. I’m dedicated to ensuring a rich and fulfilling experience for my students.”•

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THE SANDLOT SOUND MACHINE PEP BAND

THERE’S SOMETHING about a pep band that puts the pep in Elizabeth Johnson’s step.

It started when she played the flute in the pep band at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. “I loved it,” says the University Preparatory School music teacher. That affection simmered along on a back burner as she dug into her teaching career, including founding U-Prep’s strings and drum programs.

That love affair was rekindled a couple years ago when Johnson found herself at the famous Eureka-to-Ferndale kinetic sculpture race and a pep band was playing as the pedal-powered contraptions were nearing the finish line.

A conversation with the musicians revealed that the band was a regular part of the entertainment at Humboldt Crabs baseball games in Eureka. Intrigued, Johnson – who is wellversed as a string musician –seriously considered joining as an upright bass player. As it did to so many others, the pandemic put the kibosh on those plans.

Flash forward a couple years and Johnson found herself in the Shasta College Symphonic Band, spending her Thursday evenings learning the intricacies of a new instrument, the trombone. “I honked along with about 50 percent of the notes, greatly enjoying myself,” she says, “and then, as is my tendency, it literally popped into my head that I should start the pep band experience that I wanted to have in Humboldt and do it right here in Redding since, you know what? Redding has a baseball team!”

The Redding Colt 45s, in fact, and Rick Bosetti, general manager of the summer collegiate team, loved the idea of a live band adding to the energy at historic Tiger Field. “We’re Americana,” Bosetti says. “That’s what we’re all about.”

Next step was gathering some musicians. Johnson asked Shasta College instructor Jeff Specht, conductor of the symphonic band, if she could hold a recruitment drive after rehearsal. Specht was happy to oblige, calling the pep4 continued on page 48

...it literally popped into my head that I should start the pep band experience that I wanted to have in Humboldt and do it right here in Redding since, you know what? Redding has a baseball team!”

band idea a nice, casual way for musicians to gather during the summer months.

Among the 90 orchestra members, 20 signed up for the pep band. The first rehearsal was held at Johnson’s home. Johnson, who conducts, discovered she didn’t have a baton at home so she used a wooden spoon as a substitute and decided to stick with the utensil.

She named her ensemble the Sandlot Sound Machine. It includes clarinets, flutes, piccolos, saxophones, drums, a tuba, French horn, trumpet and a trombone. The band will perform Fridays and Saturdays prior to games and during occasional breaks in the action. Fans can expect to enjoy theme songs from “The Magnificent 7,” “The Pink Panther” and “Hawaii Five-O.” Contemporary tunes include “Shake it Off,” “Uptown Funk” and Pharrell Williams’s “Happy.”

“When the pep band idea came up, I knew immediately I wanted to do it,” says Kim Frank, who signed up for the Sound Machine with his wife, Darcy. Kim says it’s the first pep band he’s played in since high school. He plays the baritone sax and his wife plays the tenor sax.

Kim, an Army and law enforcement veteran, says it’s a fun mix of players that includes professional musicians, teachers, scientists and others. “It’s a tightknit group.”

Margie Harrison-Smith, a piccolo player, says the pep band is a chance to hang with fellow symphonic band members after the Shasta College concert season ends in May.

“So many of us have been playing together for

years and the end of performance season is kind of a letdown. This gives us a lowkey chance to get together. And it’s baseball!”

Harrison-Smith says playing in the pep band brings back marching-band memories from her time at UC Davis. “There’s a certain energy … the music is a bit of a switch but it’s going back to our roots. Plus, how can you pass it up with your conductor conducting with a wooden spoon? We’re not a normal band if our conductor has a wooden spoon.”•

The Sandlot Sound Machine will perform Fridays and Saturdays throughout the Colt 45s season that ends July 30. Musicians interested in joining the band should contact Elizabeth Johnson at elizabeth555johnson@gmail.com

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“There’s a certain energy … the music is a bit of a switch but it’s going back to our roots. Plus, how can you pass it up with your conductor conducting with a wooden spoon? We’re not a normal band if our conductor has a wooden spoon.”

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.

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REDDING REPTILES’ REPTILE EXPO

HAVE YOU EVER looked closely into the smile of a child handling a snake? First, the brows go up, giving that “I’m actually doing this!” look. Then comes relaxation, as if realizing that the much-maligned serpent crawling zigzagged through their fingers isn’t that scary at all. The hand turns, head leans in for a closer look at the patterns, the eyes and that mysterious flickering tongue.

Seems like that child never grows up, judging by joy beaming from the faces of scores of attendees at the Redding Reptile Expo. Although there are plenty of youngsters enjoying snakes and lizards and tortoises, most of the visitors here can no longer be called children. Nevertheless, there’s that glow of awe and wonder emanating from grown men and women near everywhere you look in the Redding Holiday Inn Palomino Room.

Redding Reptiles brings this fun event to town one time per year. This popular, cold-blooded pet shop is run by the Dodge-Streich family. Sandra came up with idea for the expo and serves as emcee. Her son, Ryan Allinger, stands at the family table behind rows of small plexiglass boxes, each containing a baby ball python for sale. Her husband Steven mans the ticket table at the entrance.

Nearing the end of the first day of the two-day event, Sandra says attendance is as good as, if not better, than last year’s. “We’re so excited to see 1,000 tickets sold,” she says.

“There were people lined up at the door when we arrived.”

Mortgage banker Chris Lamm of Change Home Mortgage sponsors this year’s Redding Reptile Expo. A customer who purchased ball pythons for his kids at Redding Reptiles a few years ago, Lamm says the love he and his wife hold for snakes goes back farther than that.

“I grew up catching reptiles and always had an enthusiasm for all reptiles,” he says. “Our kids are young, so my wife

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worth,” says Allinger. “People see a color they really like and they will pay anything for it. A sunset clown sold for $70,000 last year.”

and I started getting them into them as well, and taking them out looking for them and identifying them and so they didn’t have a fear of snakes.”

Sandra also serves as general troubleshooter for the event. She circulates up and down the aisles of vendors’ tables, checking in with sellers and checking out their displays of little pythons and geckos in plexiglass boxes, and big pythons in clear plastic cake boxes. Here and there stand tables offering non-reptilian wares, such T-shirts, art and woodcraft, and at a table way in the back one man is selling carnivorous plants.

At two points during the day, Sandra introduces a special guest speaker. One is Raven, center coordinator for Shasta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation in Anderson. She shares with the crowd some of the more recent rescues, not all of which are reptiles. The other is also an Anderson nonprofit, Tortoise Acres Adoption Center. Attendees couldn’t miss the wood chip-filled tortoise pens while standing at the ticket table in the lobby.4 continued on page 52

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As the name suggests, Tortoise Acres takes in imperiled tortoises and finds a place for them. Board President Ken Hoffman says they will deliver, either by driving them to their new home or shipping via FedEx to pretty much anywhere in the country. But not to just anyone who claims to want a tortoise.

“I talk to them and I won’t give them one unless I get a good feel for the person,” he says. “They have to have the knowledge to care for them. They must have enclosures indoors and out.” Behind him, his wife and Tortoise Acres Treasurer Katie evaluates a potential adopter over the phone. By the end of the first day, the couple will have found new homes for six tortoises.

Back inside at the Redding Reptiles table, vendor Allinger holds up another small, ornate ball python to show a visitor, and this time his presentation takes on a more complex tone. He’s decoding the cryptic label on this specimen’s plexiglass box: Fire Het Clown. “Het stands for heterozygous,” he explains. “That mean this snake is a carrier of a recessive gene. The genes always come in pairs, so in a het you have both the recessive and dominant genes, but only the dominant shows.”

Take a breath. This isn’t hard as it sounds.

Allinger is a reptile breeder, and he’s talking about variations in a ball python’s skin pattern caused by mutation. Breeders mix the mutations, then wait anxiously for their eggs to hatch. “Fire” in the above label refers to a mutation that brightens a pattern overall, compared to the “normal” or wild-type pattern. “Het” tells the buyer that there’s a gene in there that is not showing, but if it’s bred with another het, there’s a chance to hatch a baby with both genes recessive and the hidden trait now visible.

That could be a prize.

“The more genes and rarity of the genes, the more the snake is worth,” says Allinger. “People see a color they really like and they will pay anything for it. A sunset clown sold for $70,000 last year.”

The “clown” part is the fun part. Seems someone a ways back isolated a gene in a ball python that makes it look like whoever painted the pattern on this snake brushed a bit too heavily, resulting in paint dripping down its sides. The discoverer of this gene earned the honor of naming it. At the spur of the moment, this guy thought the runs in the pattern looked like tears in the makeup beneath the eyes of a clown.

So there you have it, a Fire Het Clown.

All said, the Redding Reptile Expo titillated amateurs and pros alike. You could enjoy a snake without a thought of what goes on under its skin, or you could delve into a strange new world where someone can coin a name that will be passed on by snake breeders in perpetuity, based on the results of his or her own personal Rorschach test.

Like the Sonic Hedgehog gene.

Worth a Google. •

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Richard DuPertuis is a Redding grandfather who writes. His stories and photographs have appeared in newspapers, magazines and online. He strives for immortality not by literary recognition, but through diet and exercise. He can be reached at dupertuis@snowcrest.net

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“The material remains left behind by Yreka’s Chinese community included more than 13,000 artifacts, as well as remnants of cellars, wells, and refuse deposits associated with Chinese homes and businesses.”

ON JUNE 29, 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act bill. The goal: a 41,000-mile “National System of Interstate and Defense Highways” that would eliminate anything that got in the way of “speedy, safe transcontinental travel.” To fit the bill in California, Oregon and Washington, a collection of existing highways and auto trails were linked to form Interstate 5, also known as the Golden State Freeway. Of course, a full elimination of traffic jams seems laughable now, but no one can debate Interstate 5’s status as the West Coast’s most efficient north-south driving route between Canada and Mexico.

But in 1968, when construction for Yreka’s section of Interstate 5 was about to get underway, it hit a cultural snag. The proposed site of the central exit interchange near Miner Street meant the freeway would cut right through the remnants of a historic Chinese community. To preserve the archaeological evidence at the site, Caltrans asked for help, which was a novel move at the time. “The archaeological excavation employed state parks employees, college students and local volunteers. It was the one of the earliest excavations of a Chinese community in California, one of the first historical

archaeological salvage excavations, and represented early collaboration between Caltrans and state parks,” explains Sarah Heffner, an archaeologist with the California Department of Water Resources who became instrumental later in the process of publishing the first comprehensive and public report on the dig.

According to Heffner, the excavation at the site revealed an archaeological treasure trove. “The material remains left behind by Yreka’s Chinese community included more than 13,000 artifacts, as well as remnants of cellars, wells and refuse deposits associated with Chinese homes and businesses,” she says. It was also tangible and important evidence of a once-thriving Chinese community dating back to the Gold Rush. Local author and historian Gail Jenner notes that the Chinese began showing up around 1853. Although they faced repeated discrimination,4 continued on page 56

Pictured above: Orange Opium Pipe Bowl with Chinese Characters.

Photo courtesy of Sarah Heffner

Left: Chinese Miner with catfish.

Below: “Chine Charley” .Gay Sing. Wagner Family In 1900. 36 years old. Photos courtesy of the Fort Jones Museum

the Chinese population grew to 320 individuals by 1860. Mostly miners at first, they settled on the south side of the 500 block of West Miner Street, with a second Chinese community springing up along Main Street between Center and Miner streets. Tragically, in August 1886, a fire destroyed the local Chinatown and many businesses. “Many of the Chinese buildings were little more than wooden shacks, so fire spread through them quickly,” Jenner says. “By the early 1920s, the miners were long gone, and the only Chinese men remaining in the area worked for Miss Minnie Reeves as ranch hands.”

With the completion of the dig, Interstate 5 was constructed as planned. But despite the scope of the excavated artifacts from the interchange site, a final report of the dig was never compiled or shared widely with the public. In fact, most locals were unaware of it entirely. That is now changing, thanks to Heffner’s recent post-doctoral work on the subject. “My Ph.D. dissertation in 2012 was collections-based and focused on healthcare practices of Chinese and EuropeanAmerican miners in Nevada. Two years later, I wished to continue my research and reached out to Peter Hanchett at the State Archaeological Collections and Research Facility in McClellan. Peter introduced me to the Yreka Chinatown Collection. I made it my goal to research the collection, pull together all the previous research, publish the report and share my findings with the public.“ Heffner published her findings in November 2019, nearly 50 years after the dig, and the report is now free for all to access.

These days, many of the artifacts are held at the State Archaeological Collections and Research Facility in McClellan, but the Montague

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Water Safety

Now that summer is here, pools, lakes and rivers are popular destinations to have fun when escaping the heat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is a major public health problem worldwide. Drowning is a leading cause of death for children. In the United States:

• More children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death.

• For children ages 5-14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death after motor vehicle crashes.

Life jackets can prevent drowning during water activities, especially boating and swimming. The U.S Coast Guard reported 658 boatingrelated deaths in 2021; 81% died by drowning, and 83% of these people were not wearing life jackets.

HOW TO PROPERLY FIT A LIFE JACKET:

• CHECK LIFE JACKET LABEL FOR THE APPROPRIATE

WEIGHT OR CHEST SIZE: The life jacket label will indicate the size and weight of the intended user. Make sure the wearer is within

these ranges. Verify that the life jacket label states it is COAST GUARD APPROVED.

• PUT THE LIFE JACKET ON: Inspect the life jacket for wear and tear. Warning signs include rips and missing or broken buckles or straps.

• BUCKLE ALL STRAPS AND TIGHTEN OR ZIP UP ALL ZIPPERS: Make sure all straps can be buckled and zippers zipped. Don’t forget the crotch strap if there is one.

• HAVE THE WEARER LIFT THEIR ARMS OVER HEAD AND GENTLY LIFT THEM BY THE TOP OF THE LIFE JACKET ARM OPENINGS: If the jacket rides up about their ears, it’s too big. If the straps or zippers don’t close, the jacket is too small.

Remember, never use water wings, or floating toys in place of a life jacket. A life jacket can turn the person over from face-down to face-up, whereas water wings and floating toys will keep a person floating, but not necessarily face-up.

Greenville Rancheria hopes you have a HAPPY, FUN, and a SAFE summer in the water, by following these life jacket safety guidelines!

Montegue Depot Museum

Photo courtesy of Kory Hayden

Museum just outside of Yreka does have a few on display. The Fort Jones Museum, just 20 minutes west of Yreka, also has an extensive collection of other local Chinese artifacts for those wanting to take a deeper dive into the local history.

Heffner hopes more people will learn about this important chapter in Yreka’s story. “I would like to continue my research on the collection with a focus on trying to translate Chinese text on the artifacts, in addition to spending more time tracking down and interviewing descendants of Yreka’s Chinese community.” She also has dreams of one day creating a virtual “museum.” But as she looks to bringing Yreka’s past into the future, she admits that she’s stuck in her immediate present. “Of course, I work full-time and have a toddler, so everything seems like a lofty goal at the moment.”•

“Archaeological Investigations of Yreka’s Chinese Community” www.parks.ca.gov/pages/22491/files/Statewide_DPRVol36_2019.pdf

Montague Depot Museum  • 230 South 11th St., Montague Call ahead for seasonal openings and hours

Megan Peterson has been a freelance storyteller for more than two decades, with writing credits ranging from National Geographic to the Sundance Channel. She also brings a background in marketing and audio tours, and has traveled and worked on six continents. Megan currently lives in Northern California with her family and a menagerie of pets.

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ON THE HUNT WITH BIGFOOT DAZE IN WILLOW CREEK

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IF YOU’VE EVER VISITED Willow Creek in Humboldt County, you’ve likely picked up on all the nods to Bigfoot. Statues line the streets, and with the rugged mountain backdrop, it’s not too hard to picture Bigfoot hiding out in the hills. Perhaps the most fitting ode to their Bigfoot history is the annual Bigfoot Daze: a spirited, one-of-akind summer event that takes place by the Trinity River.

For those who haven’t heard of the event, Chamber of Commerce board member Shannon Hughes has a succinct description. “It’s a day where the greater Willow Creek community and people from out of the area can come to the Bigfoot capital of the world and celebrate all things Bigfoot, all while having river fun in the mountain sun,” she says, incorporating Willow Creek’s motto.

The Bigfoot Daze typically kicks off with a parade that shuts down the highway, and this year’s theme is Bigfoot Around the World. Community members go all out decorating their floats, and you might see some Bigfoots scaling international monuments riding down the street.

Not everything is in line with the theme, but it’s a good chance for everyone to get out and have some summer fun. The fire truck partakes in the parade, as do a slew of old, classic cars. After the parade, folks can head over to the Bigfoot Museum for pies and an ice cream social, which acts as a fundraising event for the museum. Plus, you can get an extra dose of Bigfoot lore and spirit by checking out the displays.

By noon, it’s on to the scenic Veteran’s Park, which offers plenty of space for vendors and is located right on the beautiful Trinity River. After a blessing from the Hoopa Tribe, the event is in full swing. From water sprinklers to competitions like Bigfoot calling and watermelon eating, there are plenty of activities for kids and adults to enjoy. There are even a few musical acts, shows by the local theater group, and tournaments for softball and horseshoes.

Now in its 61st year, the Bigfoot Daze is one of the oldest festivals in Humboldt County. Since its inception, the event has undergone a bit of change. It still pays homage to Bigfoot, but has scaled up quite a bit. “Back in the 4 continued on page 60

Photo courtesy of Willow CreekChina Flat Museum

day, they had a lawn mower race, logging competition and car show,” Hughes explains. “Now, it’s a really big festival.”

Despite taking off a few years for the pandemic, the 2019 and 2022 events were some of the biggest years in Bigfoot Daze history. Last year, more than 100 vendors came out with food, arts and entertainment, some of which benefit local nonprofits.

Really, the sky is the limit when it comes to vendors and activities, and Hughes says the board wants to keep engagement high.

“Willow Creek is a place where community members just make it happen,” she says. It’s true: the event is entirely self-funded and coordinated by a handful of volunteers like Hughes, a local business owner who has been involved with Bigfoot Daze for the last few years.

“We weren’t sure if we’d be able to do it this year or next, but thanks to our wonderful sponsors, it’s possible,” Hughes says, grateful for the support. Not only did the sponsors help save the event, but now the board can even amp things up a bit.

“If you want to see something fun at Bigfoot Daze, if our insurance will clear it, we are all for it. We want participation,” she adds.

This year, the Bigfoot Daze will take place on July 8. Folks from near and far are invited to join the festivities and spend some time by the river, under the warm mountain sun. Since parking can be an issue at Veteran’s Park, Hughes encourages attendees to park in town and walk down. For seniors or folks who need extra accessibility, Hughes says parking can be coordinated.•

“It’s a day where the greater Willow Creek community and people from out of the area can come to the Bigfoot capital of the world and celebrate all things Bigfoot, all while having river fun in the mountain sun,”

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.

Top photo by Nigel Skeet | Bottom photo by Musette Scott

HOW SWEET — it is —

THE COOL HISTORY OF ICE CREAM

ICE CREAM IS awesome. You know it, I know it, everyone knows it. And homemade ice cream is even more awesome than the store-bought version.

But do you know how it came to be? How did people go from eating plain snow to eating deliciously sweet ice cream?

Eons ago, some smart people in ancient China figured out that snow could taste better if they added some fruit juice or honey to it. They made “fruit ices” and presented the frozen treats to their emperors. They also made a frozen, milk-like concoction with cow, goat or buffalo milk, flour and something called camphor that gave it a pleasant aroma.

The Arabs also liked to drink cold stuff. They made “sharbat,” which means “drink” in their language. They put cherry, pomegranate, quince or other fruits in it. This potion was so good that it traveled all the way to Europe, where they learned how to make it even better.

The Italians added cream or eggs to sherbet and called it “sorbetto.” This was the first step toward making ice cream. One of the first people to sell sorbetto was Francesco Procopio Cuto, who had a café in Paris in the 1680s.

French dessert chefs added more eggs and cream to sorbetto and called it “crème glacée.” This made it richer and smoother.

Ice cream crossed the Atlantic Ocean as Europeans

moved to America. Some of early America’s most famous citizens loved ice cream: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Dolley Madison. In 1790, the first ice cream shop opened in New York City.

In the 19th century, ice cream became easier to make and cheaper to buy, thanks to new machines and inventions. Ice cream also became more fun and creative, with new flavors, toppings and shapes.

In the 20th century, ice cream became even more awesome and popular. New kinds of ice cream like s oft-serve, gelato, frozen yogurt and mochi were introduced. Ice cream also became a worldwide thing, with different countries and places making their own versions and specialties.

Today, ice cream is the best dessert ever that can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere, anytime. It comes in hundreds of flavors and combinations, from classic vanilla to wasabi. It can be served in cups, cones, bowls, sandwiches or cakes. It can be decorated with sprinkles, nuts, fruits or syrups. It can be simple or fancy, cheap or expensive, healthy or decadent.

But no matter how you like your ice cream, one thing is certain: it is always delicious. And awesome.

If you want to make your own ice cream at home, here is an easy recipe that only needs four things and no special machines. •

EASY VANILLA ICE CREAM

Servings: 4 -6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 6 hours

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup whole milk

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 T vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: In a big bowl, whisk together the cream, milk, sugar and vanilla until well mixed and smooth.

Step 2: Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and cover with plastic wrap.

Step 3: Freeze for at least 6 hours, stirring every hour or so to break up the ice bits.

Step 4: Enjoy your homemade vanilla ice cream with your favorite toppings or by itself.

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

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Randy Robbins is a wildlife, nature, and landscape photographer based in Susanville. Two of his photos (including this one) have been selected as finalists in the 2023 California Wildlife Photo of the Year contest, which he also won in 2019. His work has been featured in Outdoor California magazine, The Journal of Wildlife Photography, Outdoor Photographer magazine, Adventure Cyclist magazine, and The San Fransisco Chronicle. His Gallery “A Thousand Windows” opens this summer at 800 Main St. in Susanville. Visit his website at randyrobbinsphotography.com.

White and You Mini Tote

This fun little tote, created by Tom Clancy and Aasha Ramdeen, is a sweet love note to the woman who carries it. It’s sizedright with a top closure for keeping her essentials safe, whether she’s running errands or lounging poolside, and it’s oh so light. The style and color pallet also works with everything from denim jeans to a flirty summer dress and the cross-body strap (a bonus!) is a wonderful hands free option. Your gift FREE with a single, same-day Brighton purchase of $150 or more.

Red,

Enjoy this fresh strawberry crumble as a delightful celebration of strawberry season. It’s a great dessert for a family meal or small gathering.

FILLING INGREDIENTS:

4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 T lemon juice

2 tsp. cornstarch

CRUMBLE TOPPING INGREDIENTS:

1 cup old fashioned oats

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup light brown sugar

½ tsp. cinnamon

¼ tsp. salt

½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

GARNISH:

Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)

PREP TIME: 15-20 MINUTES

BAKE TIME: 35-40 MINUTES

MAKES 6-8 SERVINGS, depending on portion size

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DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch pie dish or similar-sized baking dish.

Step 2: Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch. Toss until the strawberries are well coated. Transfer the strawberry mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 3: Prepare the crumble topping: In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the cubed butter. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the strawberry mixture.

Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbling.

Step 6: Allow the crumble to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Step 7: Serve the crumble warm, garnished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Jenna Ryan is a business owner and mom of two darling daughters, Carly and Harper. She loves spending time with her husband Patrick, going to sporting events, and eating delicious food!

EVENTS LOCAL

JULY 2023

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July 5, 12, 19, 26

FEATURED EVENTS

July 3

• Anderson Explodes, Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St., 5pm gates, 7pm concert, 10pm fireworks, find them on Facebook

July 5, 12, 19, 26

• Mosquito Serenade, Anderson River Park Amphitheater, 2800 Rupert Road, 6pm, find them on Facebook

July 6, 13, 20, 27

• Farmers Market, Shasta Gateway Shopping Center (Factory Outlets), 1699 Hwy. 273 #100, 7:30am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

July 15, 16

• Norcal Community and Outdoor Show, Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St., 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday, www.facebook.com/ wildlands.survival

biggs

July 4

• 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, Biggs Memorial Hall, 280 B St., 7-10am, www.explorebuttecounty.com

• 4th of July Parade, B Street from 7th to 1st streets, 11am, www.explorebuttecounty.com

• 4th of July Celebration, Biggs High School, 3046 2nd St., 4pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

• 4th of July Fireworks, B St., after dark, www.explorebuttecounty.com

burney

July 5, 12, 19, 26

• Farmers Market, Burney Sporting Goods Parking Lot, 37427 Hwy. 299 East, 3-6pm, www.healthyshasta.org

chico

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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

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

July 6, 13, 20, 27

• Thursday Night Market, Downtown Chico on Broadway Street between 2nd and 4th streets, 6-9pm, www.downtownchico.com

July 7, 14, 21, 28

• Chico Friday Night Concerts, 418 Main St., 7-8:30pm, www.downtownchico.com

July 8

• Slice of Chico, Downtown Chico businesses, 11am-3pm, www.downtownchico.com

corning

July 14

• Christmas in July Craft Fair, 1620 Solano St., 9am-4pm, www.corningcachamber.org

dunsmuir

July 8

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

magalia

July 1, 8, 22, 29

• Music on the Green, Magalia Community Park, 13917 South Park Drive, 6-8pm, www.facebook.com/ ParkOnTheGreen

mccloud

July 28-30

• 76th Annual Lumberjack Fiesta, McCloud, www.mccloudchamber.com

mt. shasta

July 1-4

• Mt. Shasta Fourth of July Street Fair and Festival, Castle Street Stage, 1-7pm Saturday-Monday, 8:30am run/ walk Tuesday, noon parade Tuesday, fireworks over Lake Siskiyou at dusk Tuesday, www.facebook.com/ mtshastachamber

July 9, 16, 23, 30

• Mt. Shasta Concert in the Park, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Drive, 6:30-7:30pm, www.facebook.com/ Mt.Shasta.Concerts

July 14

• How Can We Re-imagine Our Water Systems, Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 North Old Stage Road, www. mtshastamuseum.com

July 20

• How are Fires Impacting Castle Lake, Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 North Old Stage Road, www.mtshastamuseum.com

oroville

July 1

• Oroville Airport Fly-in, Oroville Airport, 225 Chuck Yeager Way, 8am-3pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

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

July 4

• Public Safety Display Day, Oroville Airport, 225 Chuck Yeager Way, 9am-1pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

July 4

• Fireworks Show, Oroville Airport, 225 Chuck Yeager Way, 30 minutes after sunset, www.explorebuttecounty.com

paradise

July 4

• Parade of Flags, flags will be along Skyway and Elliot Road, 6am-6pm, www.townofparadise.com/community/ page/parade-flags

July 5, 12, 19, 26

• Party in the Park: Music and Marketplace, Paradise Community Park, 5570 Black Olive Drive, 6-8:30pm, www.paradisechamber.com

palo cedro

July 6, 13, 20, 27

• Farmers Market, Palo Cedro Guild, 22037 Old 44 Drive, 3-6pm, www.healthyshasta.org

red bluff

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Farmers Market, 100 Main St., 9am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

July 5, 12, 19, 26

• Farmers Market, 633 Washington St., 5-8pm, www.healthyshasta.org

redding

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Redding Farmers Market, behind City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave., 7:30am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Farmers Market, Sundial Bridge overflow parking lot, 800 Sundial Bridge Dr., 8am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

• Music Mondays, Mosaic Restaurant, 826 Sundial Bridge Drive, 6-8pm, www.mosaicredding.com/music

July 4

• Signarama Firecracker 5K, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 1335 Arboretum Drive, 8am, www.runsignup.com/Race/ CA/Redding/SignARamaFirecracker 5K

July 4, 11, 18, 25

• Marilyn Miller Market, next to Dairy Queen, 1700 Churn Creek Road, 7:30am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

July 5, 12, 19, 26

• Wine Down Wednesdays, Branch House Riverfront Bistro, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, 5-7pm, www.branchhouseredding.com

July 6, 13, 20, 27

• Thursday’s Late Night Fiesta, Cicada Cantina, 1691 Hilltop Drive, 9pm, www.visitredding.com

July 7

• First Fridays in Downtown Redding, Downtown Redding stores, 5pm, www.visitredding.com

July 12

• Cemetery Tours, Redding Memorial Park, 1201 Continental St., 11am12:30pm, www.shastalibraries.org

July 14

shingletown

July 6, 13, 20, 27

• Farmers Market, Shingletown Library, 7074 Wilson Hill Road, 9am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

shasta lake city

July 7, 14, 21, 28

• Friday Night in the Park, Claire Engle Park, 6:30pm, www.cityofshastalake.org

anderson library

www.shastalibraries.org

July 5

• Intro to Cricut, 4-5:30pm

July 6

• Lego Day, 3:30-4:30pm

July 11

• Shasta Caverns Tour, 3-6pm

July 13

• Kids Craft Day, 3:30-4:30pm

July 14

• Teen Chess Club, 1-2pm

July 19

• Table Top Games, 4-5:30pm

July 22

• Whiskeytown Kayak Tour, 5-7:30pm

July 21

• Teen Messy Art Day, 1-2pm

July 22

• Kids Drive-Thru Event, 9-10:30am

July 27

• Cookie Decorating, 3:30-4:30pm

burney library

www.shastalibraries.org

July 5

• Crayon Melting Art, 11am-noon

July 7

• Yarns at the Library, 2-3pm

• Teen Escape Room, 2:30-4:30pm

July 8

• Mixed Media Art Class - Book Binding #1, 11am-12:30pm

July 11

• Shasta Caverns Tour, 3-6pm

July 12

• Shrinky Dinks, 11am-noon

July 13

• Teen Messy Art Day, 2:30-4:30pm

July 19

• Water Color Blow Art, 11am-noon

July 20

Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Drive, 8pm, www.enjoymagazine.com/ movies-in-the-park

• Whiskeytown Kayak Tour, 5-7:30pm

July 22

• Mixed Media Art Class - Book Binding #2, 11am-12:30pm

July 26

• Summer Reading Party, 11am-1pm

•Enjoy Movies in the Park “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile”

SUNDAY, JULY 2

SUNDAY, JULY 30

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

NOBODY DOES LIKE WE DO! Sizzle

Fresh seafood. Hand cut steaks. Chef inspired creations. Homemade pasta. Decadent desserts. And a wine list worthy of Northern California. Join us for the best dining experience in the area.

Reservations recommended

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

cascade theatre

www.cascadetheatre.org

July 2

• James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash, 3pm

July 18

• Toad the Wet Sprocket, 7:30pm

July 21

• Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, 7:30pm

chico theatre company

chicotheatrecompany.csstix.com

July 1-9

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

feather falls casino & lodge

www.featherfallscasino.com

July 1

• ZZ Tush, 10:15pm

July 8

• Neon Velvet, 10:15pm

July 15

• Classic Rock Rebels, 10:15pm

July 22

• Damage Inc, 10:15pm

July 29

• Nirvana Mania the Tribute, 10:15pm

gold country casino

www.goldcountrycasino.com

July 8

• Granger Smith Like a River Farewell Tour, 8pm

redding auditoriumcivic

www.reddingcivic.com

July 4

• Freedom Festival, 6pm

July 12

• Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, 7:30pm

July 30

• Falling in Reverse, 6:30pm

riverfront playhouse

www.riverfrontplayhouse.net

July 1-2

• “The Velveteen Rabbit,” 7pm Saturday, 2pm Sunday

July 27-30

• “The Rainmaker,” 7:30pm ThursdaySaturday, 2pm Sunday

redding library

www.shastalibraries.org

July 1

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

• Bike Maintenance 101, 3-5pm

July 3

• Intro to Cricut, 6-7:30pm

July 5, 7, 14, 19, 28

• Summer Reading Storytime, 11am-noon

July 5, 12, 19, 26

• Teen Book Club, 4-6pm

July 6, 15, 20

• Prescription Pets - READ, 10:1511:15am

July 6, 13, 20, 27

• Baby Bonding Time, 11:30am-12:30pm

July 6

• Special Craft Time, 3-5pm

• CalFresh: Set the Stage for Healthy Choices, 6-7:30pm

July 8

• RAGE at the Library - Open Tabletop Gaming, 10am-6pm

• Teen Craft Time, 3-5pm

July 9

• Family Storytime, 1:30-2:30pm

July 10, 17, 24

• Knitting for Kids, 1-3pm

July 11, 18, 25

• Big Kid Story Hour, 11-11:30am

July 11

• Shasta Caverns Tour, 3-6pm

• Teen Glow Party, 4-5:45pm

July 11, 18, 25

• Teen Advisory Board, 6-7:30pm

July 12

• Northstate DinoRoars, 11am-noon

• The Library Book Group, 11am-noon

July 13

• Water Safe Shasta, 1-3pm

• CalFresh: Save Time, Save Money, Eat Healthy, 6-7:30pm

July 14

• Bluey! Program, 3-5pm

July 15

• Teen Coloring, 3-5:30pm

July 18

• Ron the Magician, 6-7:30pm

July 20

• Obstacle Course, 3-5pm

• Whiskeytown Kayak Tour, 5-7:30pm

• CalFresh: Read & Understand Nutrition Labels, 6-7:30pm

July 21

• Redding Bilingual Storytime, 11am-noon

July 22

• Family Storytime, 3-4pm

• Teen Trivia Night, 3-5pm

July 26

• End of Summer Party, 11am-2pm

• Kids Lego Time, 3-4:30pm

July 27

• Water Fun!, 1-3pm

• Teen Chess Club, 4:30-6pm

• CalFresh: Energize your Brain & Body, 6-7:30pm

July 28

• Teen Cosplay Contest, 1-3pm

rolling hills casino

www.rollinghillscasino.com

July 2

• Freedom to Rockfest, 7:30pm

July 30

• Ludacris, 8pm

schreder planetarium

www.shastacoe.org/programsservices/schreder-planetarium

July 7

• Kids Night: Back in Time (Dinosaurs at Dusk; Zula Patrol: Down to Earth), 6pm

July 21

• Looking to the Future (Two Small Pieces of Glass, The Future is Wild), 7pm

theatre on the ridge

www.totr.org

July 20-30

• “She Kills Monsters,” 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

the dip

www.thedipredding.com

July 7

• Gimme Gimme Disco, 8:30pm

July 8

• Bumped Off on Bourbon St.: A Mardi Gras Murder Mystery Party, 7pm

July 10

• Kanekoa and Broken Compass Bluegrass, 7pm

July 15

• Puppeteers for Fears Presents: Cthulhu the Musical, 7pm

July 29

• Eddie 9V, 8pm

turtle bay exploration center

www.turtlebay.org

July 1

• Charlie Rabbit and Friends, 10-11am

July 1-31

• Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show, 11am and noon Tuesday - Sunday

• Water Wonders, 2pm Wednesdays and Thursdays

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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

• Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks! Training Tips for your Dog, 2:30-3pm

July 6, 13, 20, 27

• Little Explorers, 10-11am

July 8

• Walk for Wildlife, 8-10am

• Family 2nd Saturday: Summer is for Play!, 11am-2pm

July 15

• Science Saturday, 11am-2pm

July 17

• Venom Show, 11-11:30am

July 22

• Art Studio Saturday: Nature Sketching, 11am-2pm

win-river resort & casino

www.winriver.com

July 5

• Comedy Night, 8pm

July 6, 13, 20, 27

• Overtime Live, 8pm

July 15

• Fight Night, 6:30pm

July 27

• Lonestar, 6:30pm

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PATH TEHAMA COUNTY COALITION

THIS MONTH, Enjoy reached out to the Poor and the Homeless (PATH) Tehama County Coalition Board President E.C. Ross and Executive Director Heather Ledford to find out a bit more about their nonprofit organization.

ENJOY: Tell us a bit about PATH Tehama County Coalition.

E.C./HEATHER: PATH has been around for more than 20 years. We started working with churches in the community to provide a safe shelter in the winter and a meal for the homeless, along with help from many volunteers.

ENJOY: What programs does PATH provide?

E.C./HEATHER: We have a day center at 440 Antelope Blvd. #4, which is open daily from 8am to 5pm. We provide daily meals through our food trailer, showers three days a week, clothing closet, hygiene, laundry services and case management. The Tehama County health van visits our site twice a month. We have two transitional homes for single men, one transitional home for single women and one transitional home for women with their children, and all of them are sober living environments. Our street outreach program goes out and helps keep up on the trash around the encampments. We have a rapid rehousing program and we are building a navigation center.

ENJOY: How does PATH provide support to people experiencing homelessness?

E.C./HEATHER: PATH provides support through doing an intake with each individual or family. When we know what their needs are, we try to help them with any support or programs we have, or we direct them to another resource that can help them.

ENJOY: What challenges or obstacles does the coalition face?

E.C./HEATHER: Funding to support some of programs is always a challenge. We rely on grants and donations. After COVID, we have not had a lot of our volunteers return, and we could always use volunteers.

ENJOY: Please share some of your notable achievements.

E.C./HEATHER: We are building a navigation center that will be a 24-hour shelter, 365 days a year. We will offer three meals a day, showers, laundry services, clothing, hygiene and case management. Also, through case management and hard work from our clients, we have had many people in our transitional homes move on and into permanent housing. Many of them also used our rapid rehousing program to help them get into permanent housing. In addition, our street outreach program in 2022 hauled off 231,820 pounds of trash to the landfill.

ENJOY: How does the coalition measure the impact or effectiveness of its programs?

E.C./HEATHER: We use the Homeless Management Information System to track our clients and programs.

ENJOY: How can people get involved with PATH?

E.C./HEATHER: We encourage anyone who would like to volunteer to pick up an application at our day center or download it from our website, www.redbluffpath.org. We will also gratefully accept donations. •

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