Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living — June 2024

Dr. Matthew W. Allen

Dr. Allen is a graduate of Harvard Medical School.

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

Dr. Lauren Strickland

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

Dr. Douglas Matthews

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

Lori Anjola FNP-C

Lori is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her graduate degree from Fresno State, specializing in Family Practice. Lori has over 20 years of experience in Labor and Delivery and 15 years of Primary Care experience. Her expertise in Family Practice and Women’s Health is invaluable.

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44 | Plantable Nursery & Cafe Plants Seeds of Transformation

77 | Dave’s Boots in Red Bluff

57 | Juneteenth in Downtown Redding

62 | Sundial Bridge Celebrates 20 Years

70 | Cascade Theatre Renovations

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52 | Saving the Bees with SisQ Bee Club

17 | What I Enjoy: Julie Driver 82 | Recipe: Pickled Rose Petals 84 | Enjoy the View: Jimmy Callian 86 | What’s Cookin’: S’Mores Crispy Rice Treats 91 | Local Events Calendar

98 | Giving Back: Far Northern Regional Center’s Calling All Senior Heroes (CASH) Campaign

20 Family-Friendly Things to do in the North State 28 | The Beauty and the Benefits of the Sacramento River Trail

35 | Sisson Museum’s Postcard Exhibit

38 | The New Summit Lofts in Mt. Shasta

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The City of Redding, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Sheraton Redding Hotel, Advance Redding, The Art Hunger, Cascade Theatre, Choose Redding, Visit Redding and The McConnell Foundation are excited to celebrate the Sundial Bridge turning 20 on July 4, 2024. Visit www.celebrate20.com to learn about four performances by Bandaloop, two shows of the Angle of Inspiration documentary, and more.

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AS SPRING TURNS INTO SUMMER, let’s make time for what matters. Whether we carve out a day to celebrate the dads in our lives, reach out with words of encouragement to a new graduate, or invite a friend to a community event, it feels good to be intentional about investing our precious time wisely.

Ready for an adventure? If you’re seeking exploration, relaxation or a bit of both, we’ve got 20 ideas for family-friendly activities that will get you out into the beautiful world that surrounds us.

This summer is a big one for two of the North State’s most revered landmarks. The Sundial Bridge will celebrate its 20-year anniversary with some exciting public events, and the Cascade Theatre will mark 20 years since its historic renovation breathed new life into it. How lucky we are to have both of these treasures in our community.

We’re also looking forward to the annual Juneteenth celebration, which will feature educational monologues, food, shopping, and a New Orleans-inspired Second Line dance party in downtown Redding.

Make time to nurture your mind, cultivate relationships, contribute to your community, pursue your passions, appreciate the beauty of the world, relax, express gratitude ‒ whatever helps you feel fully present in this busy world. Enjoy!

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IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ONE THING YOU’D LIKE THE COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT KIXE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? KIXE PBS would not be around without our community! Our goal is to share the stories of people, past and present who make up the history, future and cultural traditions in our unique corner of the world.

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IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANY THREE PEOPLE (DEAD OR ALIVE), WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Mark Twain (for his humor), Jane Goodall (learn about her adventures) and Dolly Parton (because she’s fabulous).

IF YOU COULD BECOME AN EXPERT IN ANY SKILL OR SUBJECT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? To sing like Aretha – I sing with more enthusiasm than skill.

WHAT’S THE MOST ADVENTUROUS THING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

To travel the United States by campervan and visit all the national parks.

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IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY FICTIONAL CHARACTER AS YOUR BEST FRIEND, WHO WOULD IT BE? Atticus Finch from “To Kill a Mockingbird” – I admire his morals.

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER FOR A DAY, WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND HOW WOULD YOU USE IT? Conflict resolution. I’d like to help people find common ground and work together.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE HOBBY OR SPECIAL TALENT YOU CAN SHARE WITH US? We are using permaculture practices to create a sustainable garden and landscape on our property. I’m learning a lot – it’s very exciting.

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20 FAMILY- FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO IN THE NORTH STATE

FROM THE MAJESTIC PEAKS of Mount Shasta to the pristine waters of Lake Shasta and the rugged wilderness of the Trinity Alps, this region offers a playground for families seeking both excitement and relaxation amidst nature’s splendor.

Here are 20 delightful activities that promise to ignite the spirit of adventure and create cherished memories for you and your loved ones. Whether you’re exploring ancient caverns, attending lively fairs or embarking on scenic hikes, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy in this enchanting corner of California. So pack your sense of wonder, embrace the beauty of the outdoors and discover the countless treasures waiting to be explored in the North State.

Explore Lassen Volcanic National Park: Discover the wonders of this volcanic wonderland, including hiking trails, boiling mud pots, and breathtaking vistas.

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Fish at Lake Shasta: Spend a day on the water fishing for bass, trout and salmon at Lake Shasta, a popular spot for anglers of all ages.

Take a boat tour of Shasta Caverns: Embark on an underground adventure with a boat tour of Shasta Caverns, where you can explore magnificent limestone formations and learn about the region’s geological history.

4 Camp in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest: Pitch a tent or rent a cabin in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest for a memorable camping trip surrounded by towering trees and pristine wilderness.

5 Attend the Shasta County Fair in June and the Siskiyou Golden Fair in August: Enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment and delicious fair food at the annual Shasta County Fair and Siskiyou Golden Fair, a summertime tradition..

6 Ride a horse: Explore the scenic beauty of the North State on horseback, with guided trail rides suitable for riders of all experience levels.

7 Visit the Lake Siskiyou Resort: Cool off with a swim in Lake Siskiyou or rent a paddleboard or kayak for a day of fun on the water at this family-friendly resort.

8 Hike in the Trinity Alps: Lace up your hiking boots and explore the rugged beauty of the Trinity Alps Wilderness, home to stunning mountain vistas, alpine lakes and meadows.4 continued on page 22

“ Keep close to Nature’s heart... and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.”

John Muir

09. Go whitewater rafting on the Klamath River: Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Klamath River, with guided trips available for people of all skill levels.

10 Ride a horse: Explore the scenic beauty of the North State on horseback, with guided trail rides suitable for riders of all experience levels.

Explore Castle Crags State Park: Hike among towering granite spires and old-growth forests at Castle Crags State Park, where you can enjoy stunning views of Mount Shasta and the surrounding wilderness.

11. Go birdwatching at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge: Spot a variety of bird species, including waterfowl, raptors and migratory birds, at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, a haven for bird watchers of all ages.

13. Take a scenic drive on Highway 96: Enjoy breathtaking views of the Klamath River and surrounding mountains as you drive along Highway 96, a designated scenic byway winding through Siskiyou County.4 continued on page 24

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Mountain bike in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area: Hit the trails on two wheels and explore the scenic beauty of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, with trails suitable for riders of all skill levels.

1 Visit the Turtle Bay Exploration Park: Explore interactive exhibits, botanical gardens, and wildlife exhibits at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, offering educational fun for the whole family.

1 Attend the Lumberjack Fiesta in McCloud: Three days of competitions ensue with a variety of events such as horseshoes, logging, watermelon eating, and dancing.

17 Stargaze at Lava Beds National Monument: Experience the wonder of the night sky at Lava Beds National Monument, where you can marvel at the stars and learn about astronomy with your family.

18 Cool off at Waterworks Park: Spend a fun-filled day at this water park featuring slides, lazy rivers, and splash pads, perfect for beating the heat with your kids.

19 Pick fruit at a local orchard: Take your kids fruit picking at one of the many orchards in the North State, where you can pick fresh berries, peaches, or apples, depending on the season, for a delicious and healthy treat.

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Families, embark on a day trip to Lewiston! Explore nearby trails, lakes, and scenic wonders, then gather at the family-friendly Lewiston Hotel Bar & Grill. Enjoy the outdoor lawn space and lawn games with breathtaking views of the Trinity River and the historic one-lane bridge. Indulge in delicious meals, crafting unforgettable memories in the cozy atmosphere. After exploring nature’s nearby wonders, unwind with them at Lewiston Hotel Bar & Grill.

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Fun, outdoor, weekday summer golf camps are available for junior golfers. Kids will have the opportunity to learn the game of golf, make lifelong friends, and have a blast in the process. These camps cater to all skill levels and offer personalized instruction. It’s a fantastic way to introduce your child to golf, boost their confidence, and enhance their ball striking abilities. Ages 6-15 years old.

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Welcome to nature. Your soul will be supremely satisfied while hiking, mountain biking, freshwater fishing, camping, canoeing and kayaking crowd-free in Trinity County. Explore the 3,200 square miles of alpine grandeur that is nearby. Plan your family or personal adventure.

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Escape to our serene fishing paradise and discover the joy of crowd-free waters. Their Cage Culture Project cultivates trophy rainbow trout, ensuring you go home with a prize catch. With 100 boat slips, patio and fishing boat rentals, a well-stocked bait shop, and complimentary fishing advice, your angling adventure awaits. And one more thing, it’s a great place to cool off because they’re 10 degrees cooler than Redding.

Are you looking for something different to do with the kids? Take them on a time machine back to 1895. Discover Redding’s historical gem and experience life in a Victorian home from early Redding. The Behrens-Eaton 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. Free tours every week!

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Enjoy Redding’s favorite bowling alley since 1958. Kids bowl free this summer. Go to www.kidsbowlfree.com/cb and register your child. Download the free app and receive your free bowling passes through the app or email. Some restrictions apply. Country Bowl is now serving pizza. They have a full service bar and cafe and full service pro shop. Also enjoy birthday party central and so much more. Next level upgrade clutch bowling is here!

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THE BEAUTY AND THE BENEFITS OF THE SACRAMENTO RIVER TRAIL

TALK WITH ENOUGH people on the Sacramento River Trail, and you hear the same words of wonder, of admiration and reasons for returning each month or week or every day. You learn that folks come to walk along the river mostly to commune with nature, but also to walk their dogs, to exercise themselves and to gather with their community. The list recited is the same spoken over and over again, and with the utmost sincerely.

But every once in while, you run into someone with a unique viewpoint. Let us speak of a few of these maverick souls, who may appreciate some or all of the popular trail attractions, but add a particular joy of their own.

Keith Gorzell sits on a bench on the trail just outside the Turtle Bay Exploration Park museum. His seat is positioned to take in the view of the Sundial Bridge, but his gaze is aimed at something lower and closer. “You can’t see him now. He’s in the water. But a minute ago he was right there on the end of that branch,” he says. “It was a muskrat. Some will say an otter, but an otter has a flat tail, sort of like a beaver’s. A muskrat’s tail is thin and hairless.”

Raised on a ranch in Modoc County, Gorzell prefers mountain wilderness, but can see the value of paved paths lacing the land on both sides of the Sacramento River. “It’s a lot like the Bay Area, where people come to walk on prepared trails,” he muses. “They’re not tripping on underbrush. It’s far safer for people who didn’t grow up in undeveloped areas.”

So, how about we add to the list “safe access.”4 continued on page 30

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Further east up this branch of trail, a woman takes in a distant view of the famous bridge, and like countless people do these days, she holds up a phone. But this is no idle snapshot. Sharon Crabill, a Turtle Bay employee, wants a scenic photo of the bridge so that she can paint it.

“I want to have it done for the 20th anniversary celebration,” she says, referring the age of the Sundial Bridge.

She moves methodically westward, closer and closer to her subject, pausing here and there when she finds a good view through the trees and brush. “I just love being out in nature,” she says, lining up a shot. “Look at that green, and the way the light hits those leaves. It just makes them sparkle.”

Ah! We can add “artistic inspiration.”

On the north side of the river, Michelle Hagen engages in a tradition at least four generations deep, gathering with family at the river’s edge. “Grandpa used to take us bike riding all the way up to Keswick Dam,” says the young mother. “Back then, the only way to get across was the Diestelhorst Bridge.”

Her mother, Debbie Luzier, used to blaze her own trail with dad and brothers before there was a park. “Oh, yeah, we go back,” she recalls. “My grandpa was one of the workers on the Shasta Dam. It was all dirt roads here in the ‘70s and 80s. We rode dirt bikes and horses. Now it’s all paved for the grandkids.”

That’s “family.”

Moving westward a few miles, we trace Hagen’s girlhood route over the 109-year-old Diestelhorst Bridge and start for the Keswick Dam. Within a mile, we meet Krystal Loveless, a Shasta County employee, walking with Tina, a friend who’s a retired Shasta County employee. Loveless says she feels right at home on the river, having come from Red Bluff. “This trail is really nice. In Red Bluff, I like the river, but I would actually like to float down the river.”

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“It’s beautiful. We love the sun, so we love the trail.”

But not today.

Her friend says Loveless is recovering from surgery, so today was a quick mile, out and back. Loveless says this is the first day she’s walked the Sacramento River Trail for recovery. “It feels good. I’ve been walking, but more in my neighborhood. And then Tina was like, ‘Let’s go up the river trail. Go to the river.’”

At this point, it’s a quarter-mile to the parking lot.

So, “healing.”

The last folks we’ll meet today are also a quarter-mile from parking, but on their way out, up the path to where they’ve never been. And for one of them, it’s their first time on the trail. Boris and Josefine Brosche left their home in Germany a year ago to come study at Bethel. Josephine had to return soon after, but Boris stayed and found the river trail, which he began running.

It impressed him. “And I thought this should be a place my wife should also see,” he recalls. “And I went back to Germany and told her she must see this trail, and she came back. This is her first day on the trail.”

Josefine reserved comment on the trail itself, because a quarter-mile isn’t much time for a critical evaluation, but she did offer, “It’s beautiful. We love the sun, so we love the trail.”

Boris asked to be identified in this story as “The Joyful German.”

We end today’s list, and excursions with “joy.” •

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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BACK TO THE FUTURE

THE WORD “MUSEUM” may conjure up thoughts of rooms full of dusty artifacts, sepia-toned photographs and stories from long ago. But with its current exhibit, “Postcards from the Future,” the Sisson Museum in Mount Shasta is breaking out of that mold.

The exhibit is the last phase of an ambitious three-year project that is focusing on issues revolving around water, looking at this limited resource with a focus on how it can be used wisely for the benefit of humans and wildlife.

The exhibit casts a crystal ball-eye into the future, speculating on whether there will be a healthy and well-thought-out allocation of this precious resource or whether there will be a future of wells gone dry and lakes and rivers filled with tepid, fishkilling waters.4 continued on page 36

SISSON MUSEUM’S “POSTCARDS” EXHIBIT

THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A CLEAN, FLOWING RIVER TO ENERGIZE THE SOUL AND CALM THE

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The exhibit highlights changes that can bring about the more positive result: Dam removal on the Klamath River to improve fish habitat, conservation measures that include rain catchment and droughtresistant landscaping, and personal lifestyle choices that can slow the warming of the planet, choices such as driving less and walking and bicycling more.

“We wanted our message to be hopeful, not hopeless,” says Bill Hirt, who helped plan the exhibit and is a geology instructor at the College of the Siskiyous.

Since it’s young people who will be most impacted by how our society deals with water and climate issues, the museum asked fourth and fifth graders in classrooms throughout the Shasta region what their hopes are for the future. A sampling of the responses: “All animals should have a good place to live where no one will tease them.” “I want

lumber mills to stop cutting our cool trees down.” “More wolves in this area.” “More bunnies.” “I hope for everyone to have a super power to fight off the wildfires.”

The exhibit is offering field trips that will provide a firsthand look at present and future water-related issues. Hirt will lead a tour on September 12 that shows one of the impacts of global warming and melting glaciers on Mount Shasta. He will visit the sites of devastating mud flows that have closed highways, wrecked bridges, and wreaked other havoc in the Shasta region. On a more positive note, Tom Hesseldenz will lead a tour on July 13 in the town of Mount Shasta that will highlight stream restoration and stream “daylighting” efforts, as well as a possible mill pond restoration at the site of the old Roseburg lumber mill on the south side of town.

And there will be stories, in lectures and films, that will include the earliest explorations of Castle Crags (in 1837, by a party bringing cattle up to Oregon); about a treasure trove of gold coins stolen from a pack train, buried in some still-undiscovered spot at the base of the Crags; and stories of the Wintu tribe and their deep relationship with the salmon that spawn in the Shasta region’s rivers.

Museum-goers will be able to view a special nine-minute film produced for the exhibit by videographer Steven Day. It features the lakes, rivers and waterfalls in the region, with voiceovers from numerous stakeholders.

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This year will increase health awareness through resources and educational booths. Greenville Medical and Dental staff will be providing Covid wellness kits, Narcan harm reduction bags and free toothbrushes. There will be a variety of other informational booths from local businesses designed to assist community members on their wellness journeys by offering resources on health-related services. Our Health Fair is a FREE event and open to the public. There will be raffle prizes called out every 30min. (While supplies last) We

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“There is nothing like a clean, flowing river to energize the soul and calm the mind,” says Aaron Beverly, owner of River Dancers Rafting Company.

On one wall of the museum, noted muralist Kim Solga has used a bold coloring-book style of painting as a backdrop for a colorful collage of children’s drawings, more than 80 of them, showing all sorts of wildlife: animals, flowers, kids, paragliders and snowboarders.

The Sisson exhibit asks one very important question: Should we feel optimistic about the kind of environment our children will inherit? Julie Cassidy, a Sisson Museum board member who, along with Hirt, helped plan the exhibit, says she’s “cautiously optimistic about the future of water and our custodianship of it. “And hopefully our exhibit will encourage those who see it to be better stewards of this precious resource.” •

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THE NEW SUMMIT LOFTS IN MT. SHASTA

WHEN HEADING OFF Interstate 5 toward Mount Shasta, it’s hard to miss the new two-story boutique hotel at the main intersection downtown. The renovated building at 103 East Lake Street recently opened as the sparkling new Summit Lofts Boutique Hotel, with award-winning Theory Coffee Roasters and Bakery now on the ground floor. It’s a partnership that seems meant to be, given the building’s history.

“Fun fact is that when the original owner, Mr. Louis Solari, built it in 1923, he opened Hotel Solari on the second floor and a bakery on the ground floor,” explains Josh LaFrance, one of the hotel’s owners and the general contractor who oversaw the building’s restoration. “At my core I’m a craftsman, and I like using and expanding upon the original character of something. So, we were inspired to do the hotel with a mountain modern aesthetic that still preserved the building’s history. We refinished the original Douglas Fir wood floors, and salvaged unique pieces like the original hotel room doors and antique hardware.”

Then came the bakery. “When talks with Theory Coffee began, we knew it was the right fit. So, here we are 100 years later, and we’re back to the hotel and the bakery.” April LaFrance, one of the primary owners and LaFrance’s wife, adds “We’ve actually had the opportunity to host some of Mr. Solari’s descendants at the hotel. It’s been really meaningful to hear how happy they are to see the building beautifully restored.” 4 continued on page 40

Photo courtesy of Josh Thomas

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Interior photos courtesy of Summit Lofts Boutique Hotel

Not only does the hotel have a commanding view of Mount Shasta, but it sits in the heart of the city’s business district. “One of the things that we love in particular about the building’s location is its walkability to so many of the great things downtown. Guests can park their car and walk to just about anything: restaurants, boutique shops, outdoor gear stores and even an organic grocery store. We’re also only a short drive from Lake Siskiyou, two golf courses, countless hiking trails and a few of the area’s most iconic waterfalls,” explains Jenny-Lynn Buntin, the other primary owner of the hotel and a longtime friend of the LaFrances. April LaFrance adds, “There’s also a really beautiful, peaceful place called Sisson Meadow that’s just a five-minute walk from the hotel with huge views of the mountain.”

“Our goal was to create a comfortable place to stay after an outdoor adventure, while also accommodating travelers looking to simply relax and find restoration...”

In keeping with the city’s mountain vibe, the building’s exterior is an ode to a modern A-frame with a customized interior. “Every room is unique, with unique layouts, and they’re all decorated a little bit differently, so we really encourage our guests to explore our website to find the room that fits their needs,” says LaFrance.

The hotel also features a few luxurious comforts. “Our goal was to create a comfortable place to stay after an outdoor adventure, while also accommodating travelers looking to simply relax and find restoration,” explains Buntin. This meant an exceptional amount of attention paid to the sleeping experience. “Jenny-Lynn and I spent months researching mattresses and bedding for the hotel. We would each get whatever set of sheets or duvet covers we were looking at, try them out and report back to each other. We were determined to get the perfect combination. We ended up going significantly over budget for bedding, but it was worth it because of the great reviews from our guests. We get a lot of questions about what mattresses we’re using and whether or not they can purchase our bedsheets to recreate the experience at home.”

One of the things the team is most excited about launching this year is the option for a group to exclusively rent the entire hotel. “We found a lot of groups reaching out to ask if they could host a company or wellness retreat at Summit Lofts. Until now, we’ve had one very large room that is our executive suite. It’s 1,000 square feet and stunning, but it wasn’t really set up to facilitate larger meetings. But recently, Shasta Mountain Guides, who was a tenant in the Summit Lofts building, fulfilled a dream by purchasing their own property. As a result, their commercial space opened up and Josh (LaFrance) has been busy creating a conference room that can accommodate up to 28 people. So now groups can book the entire hotel which includes this meeting space. We have a nonprofit using it in a couple of weeks, and a wellness retreat is already booked for this summer, so it’s something we’re very excited about.”•

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PLANTS SEEDS OF TRANSFORMATION

IN SCOTLAND, Kirkwood and Donna Hale fell in love with the United Kingdom version of a garden center that combines a nursery and café. In Rwanda, where Donna worked at a center for vulnerable women, the couple discovered how job skills can transform lives.

In Redding, they are combining elements of both experiences in a unique nonprofit business called Plantable Nursery & Café. It opened last month on a downtown corner lot on California Street just south of Gold Street.

The pair plan on drawing from their diverse pasts, including Kirkwood’s career as a landscape designer and Donna’s 30-year background as a teacher, to provide trainees with gardening skills, plant knowledge, propagation techniques, food service experience and other life skills.

The plan is to work with special populations, which includes veterans, people with disabilities, the unsheltered, unemployed, individuals from economically disadvantaged families and people who need support due to a difficult season in their life.

Plantable carries outdoor plants well suited to the North State climate, including trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses. “We want to be known as a specialty nursery,” Kirkwood says. During special sales events, they will offer beignets (a deep-fried pastry usually associated with New Orleans) and coffee sourced from Rwanda.

Combining plant sales and refreshments is a nod to the garden centers the Hales enjoyed in Fife, Scotland, where they lived for eight years. During that time, Donna taught religious and modern studies in high school and Kirkwood started a business with a horticulturist. Together the team designed 200 gardens in a seven-year stretch.

Mutual friends and a desire to be closer to relatives brought the Hales to Redding in 2006 and Kirkwood went to work as a landscape designer for the Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer engineering firm.

The open road called again five years later and the Hales, now with two kids in grade school, moved to Rwanda, where Donna went to work as the director of a training center for vulnerable women called the African Bagel Co.4

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mission statement: To cultivate community, and to fertilize and seed growth for special populations by acquiring job & life skills that bear fruit in their personal lives, city & nation.

In the process of making and selling bagels and donuts, trainees – many still trying to reassemble their lives after a monstrous civil war in 1994 resulted in the slaughter of up to one million people – learned how to manage households and other life skills. “It was very fulfilling and rewarding,” Donna says. Kirkwood taught at a university in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, during the two-year adventure in central Africa.

The Hales returned to Redding, where Kirkwood launched Garden Authority, a landscape design company, and Donna began teaching at Shasta View Academy. Soon, they were ready to bring Plantable to life. The mission statement: “To cultivate community, and to

fertilize and seed growth for special populations by acquiring job and life skills that bear fruit in their personal lives, city and nation.”

Kirkwood already has lined up one opportunity to cultivate community by partnering with the city of Redding to help administer the Calaboose Creek Core Revitalization project. The $6 million project, funded by a Clean California grant, includes the creation of trails and wide sidewalks along the historic creek as well as water-efficient landscaping and art fences. A companion project calls for enclosing portions of the creek along Oregon Street and creating a landscaped walkway.4 continued on page 49

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The seasonal creek originates near Benton Airpark and winds through downtown before reaching the Sacramento River near the Cypress Avenue bridge. A portion of Calaboose Creek flows in front of Riverfront Playhouse and behind the Plantable property.

Kirkwood envisions hosting monthly classes on urban landscaping and using Plantable trainees to assist with landscape maintenance, including the use of electric pedal-assist cargo bikes to deliver irrigation water.

The Hales also will encourage their trainees to attend Shasta College to pursue their interests in horticulture and food service. Plantable also works with the Good News Rescue Mission, Healthy Shasta, Viva Downtown and the Smart Business Resource Center. •

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IT’S THE BEES KNEES

SAVING THE BEES WITH SISQ BEE CLUB

BEES HAVE A REMARKABLE sense of community and cooperation. “They’re what’s known as a super organism, which means that one bee by itself won’t make it; it depends on other bees. Together they develop a colony, which is how they survive the winter,” explains Francis Duchi, a former agriculture and natural resources teacher at Shasta College, beekeeper and member of the SisQ Bee club.

Deni Duncan, president of the SisQ Bee club, is equally fascinated by the social structure of bees. “They work as a democracy. A lot of people think the queen bee runs everything but in reality, she just breeds once, maybe twice. And then she stays inside the hives and lays the eggs. Nurse bees attend to her and feed her so she’ll do a good job. But if she’s failing for some reason, they will replace her.” Duncan also describes the variety of jobs individual bees serve, from

acting as nurses to scouts to undertakers. Even drones serve a special purpose. “A lot of beekeepers will say that the drones are lazy because they can’t feed themselves, but the others feed them because their sperm is needed for genetics. It’s also said that they sing the history of the colony to the larvae.”

But bees are also in danger, with alarm bells sounding over the declining numbers across Northern California and the United States. According to Duncan, bees face a trifecta of problems. “They say if the bees go, we’re next, because we won’t have any food. Right now, there’s a huge Varroa mite problem that can kill entire colonies. Bees are also susceptible to pesticides, and there’s not enough nutrition for bees to forage.” The declining bee population has sparked national concern. “Bees are responsible for one in three mouthfuls of food, so it’s very essential that we have plants that bees can pollinate and be our mechanism for providing food on the table,” explains Duchi.

On the bright side, the increased awareness has also fostered new interest in beekeeping, which the SisQ Bee Club actively tries to support in Siskiyou County by doing everything from elementary classroom presentations to informational booths at the Siskiyou Golden Fair. “We meet in Yreka every first Tuesday of the month. We have presentations with current information on everything from building frames to research on mites and honey harvesting. There’s a lot of educational value in our club,” explains Duncan. Alex Rueda is a club member who has benefitted greatly from the group’s guidance. “When you get started, there’s a lot to learn, and you feel like you’re drowning in stuff. But with the club, there’s a real mix of knowledge and experience, from first-time beekeepers to a gentleman in our club who’s 80 and seen it all,”

What would really help things is planting plants that enhance the ability of bees to pollinate. And we’re

not only talking about the honey bee, we’re talking about a lot of other native bees, moths, butterflies,

invertebrate insects like this that are very critical to pollination...

notes Rueda.

The only difference between a hobbyist and a commercial beekeeper ultimately comes down to numbers. “Basically, a commercial beekeeper has 10 or more hives, while a hobbyist has 10 or less,” says Rueda. He also says it’s easy to get obsessed. “My wife and I bought a little farm up here, and we thought it’d be fun to have our own bees. We ended up with some hand-medown equipment from a friend who was moving, and it was like the light switch turned on, and suddenly we were full steam ahead. But that’s pretty much how beekeeping is,” Rueda says with a laugh. Duchi agrees. “Typically, one hive leads to two, and two leads to four, and four leads to eight. Before you know it, you’re in the bee business.”

But perhaps it’s Duncan who best illustrates a portrait of bee mania. “I’m actually allergic to bees. I’ve been hospitalized for it after going into anaphylactic shock and my husband made me give up my bees. But there’s this thing called venom therapy where I went up to Oregon and got shots on a regular basis. So now I’m to the point where when I get stung, it’s no big deal, so I have bees again. I love having 10,000 bees for a pet.”

Beekeeping isn’t for everyone, but it also isn’t necessary to become a beekeeper to be a friend to the bees. “What would really help things is planting plants that enhance the ability of bees to pollinate. And we’re not only talking about the honeybee. We’re talking about a lot of other native bees, moths, butterflies, invertebrate insects like this that are very critical to pollination,” explains Duchi. To that end, he says the club is developing an instructional pollinator garden hosted for the public by the Siskiyou Fairgrounds. “It just so happened that the fair manager 4 continued on page 54

at one point had bees, so that prompted the connection. We want it to be a long-term sustainable education piece about pollinators and when plants bloom so people can better understand the connection to their environment.”

For Duncan, understanding bees might just save the world. “Just like bees have to what’s best for their colony, if people as citizens always worked for the greater good, I think a lot of problems would be solved.” •

SisQ Bee Club • www.sisqbeeclub.org

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IT STARTS WITH ME

JUNETEENTH IN DOWNTOWN REDDING

IT’S HARD TO imagine a world in which information doesn’t travel at the speed of light. In 2024, between social media posts and Facebook and Instagram Live, word travels fast. But that wasn’t the case when the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by Abraham Lincoln on January 1,1863, signifying the end of chattel slavery in the United States.

It would take more than two and a half years for word of the order outlawing slavery to trickle down to the enslaved masses in Texas. The day was June 19, 1865.

More than 2,000 Union solders rode into Galveston, Texas, to share the news the state’s formerly enslaved had waited their whole lives to hear. That day, more than 250,000 people were freed from the chains of slavery, and the jubilant celebration that ensued would officially be coined “Juneteenth,” a portmanteau of the words “June” and “Nineteenth.”

Juneteenth became a national holiday when President Joe Biden signed the bill into law on June 17, 2021. It became the 11th American holiday, and the first to4 continued on page 58

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obtain the status of “federal holiday” since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was designated in 1983. While many Americans only learned of Juneteenth’s existence when it became a federal holiday, it has been an annual celebration in many Black communities throughout the nation since 1865.

For at least the last 30 years in Redding, Juneteenth has been celebrated, primarily by the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Those celebratory gatherings have included music, performances, poetry, conversation, food and dancing - sometimes in the homes of Redding residents, sometimes in local parks, and, at other times, at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center.

“Juneteenth is about celebrating freedom from slavery and the contributions Black people made to the early economy of the United States during that time. It’s important to celebrate Juneteenth like we celebrate all national holidays. Since Juneteenth is a new national holiday, we are working to educate our community about why they are getting the day off and the history of slavery in our nation,” says Eddie McAllister, community organizer and facilitator of the Shasta Beloved Community and chairperson of the Shasta Coalition of African Americans for Community Health, Education and Empowerment (SCOACHE). McAllister was recently awarded the National Education Association’s prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Award, which is presented to a nominee who emulates Dr. King in leadership and philosophy.

Last October, when Viva Downtown hosted the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Redding, McAllister noted a shift in the cultural climate of Shasta County. A seed was planted. McAllister worked closely with Blake Fisher, Main Street Coordinator with Viva Downtown, to help plan the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.

“Blake mentioned to me in October that Juneteenth could also be held in Downtown

Redding. The theme of this year’s Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration in January was ‘It starts with me: shifting the cultural climate through the study and practice of Kingian nonviolence.’

After that, I realized the cultural climate shift was not limited to Shasta County, but to the world house. I told Blake I wanted to take Viva Downtown up on their offer to host Juneteenth in Downtown Redding,” says McAllister.

This year, on Wednesday, June 19 – the official Juneteenth holiday – Downtown Redding will be bopping with excitement as community members from all backgrounds are welcomed into this year’s Juneteenth celebration, hosted by SCOACHE. Hear educational monologues from the perspective of the formerly enslaved. Enjoy free food. Shop with Black-owned businesses and gain access to community resources from local organizations. Join a New Orleans-inspired Second Line dance party as it makes its way down Market Street. Dance to the sounds of MJ’s Brass Boppers, a Bay Areabased brass band that fuses traditional New Orleans standards with funk, jazz, modern pop and more.

In New Orleans, the Second Line is a tradition that welcomes spectators to join the parade behind the grand marshal and the band, which is considered the first line. It’s a welcoming in of sorts, a call for people to get involved in the celebration and let the joy of the moment take on a spirit of its own. Second lines are often held at parties, weddings and even funerals in New Orleans. Second liners often dance with napkins waving joyfully and parasols in hand, the true mark of a New Orleanian gathering. The Second Line grows as it moves, taking on a unique energy with every person who joins the celebration.

Bringing a brass band and second line to Shasta County, McAllister says, is a great way to welcome Shasta County residents into a new cultural experience, highlighting the beauty, joy and connection that comes with bringing others into the fold. 4 continued on page 61

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SCOACHE, an organization committed to inclusivity, organizes three local events a year, including Juneteenth, the Annual African American Graduation and Kwanzaa. This year’s Juneteenth celebration, McAllister says, is the culmination of a willingness of many “to share their gifts of head, heart and hands.”

Many community members and local agencies shared their time, energy, expertise and financial support to bring this first-of-its-kind Juneteenth Celebration to life. Among them are the Redding Rancheria Tribal Council, Service Employees International Union (SEIU-2015), the Redding Cultural District, Viva Downtown, the Shasta College Foundation, the Shasta College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (Shasta EOPS), the McConnell Foundation, the Shasta Beloved Community, Shasta County Citizens Advocating Respect (SCCAR) and others.

“Building relationships and trust with other members of our community that don’t look like us and maybe don’t think the same way is the key to solidarity, unity, respect and equality,” says McAllister. “It supports change in so many sectors of our lives and community. Social change moves at the speed of relationships. Relationships move at the speed of trust.” •

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SUNDIAL

BRIDGE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS

ON INDEPENDENCE DAY in 2004, an architectural marvel known as the Sundial Bridge opened to the public in Northern California. The Sundial Bridge arguably put Redding on the map, acting not only as a link between features at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park and Sacramento River trail system, but also acting as one of the world’s largest working sundials.

Turtle Bay Exploration Park Marketing Director Seth McGaha says the idea to build the Sundial Bridge came about after the museum on the south side of the Sacramento River and the McConnell Arboretum and Botanical Gardens on the north side were built. 4 continued on page 64

Photos courtesy of Turtle Bay Exploration Park

“There needed to be a way to cross the bridge to connect both campuses,” McGaha says. “Instead of just a regular pedestrian bridge, they wanted something that was functional that could also drive tourism,” he adds.

The City of Redding budgeted a couple million dollars to build a basic pedestrian bridge, but the McConnell Foundation was instrumental in kicking in most of the money to make it the iconic landmark that it is today, the project totaling around $24 million.

They hired famed Spanish architect/engineer Santiago Calatrava to come up with the unique pedestrian bridge concept, made up of a tilted 217-foot pylon and 580 tons of steel/cantilever tower, along with a walking deck constructed of 200 tons of glass supported by approximately 4,300 feet of cable. A steel truss resting on a 115-ton concrete and steel foundation stabilizes it. The 700-foot bridge doesn’t touch the water to protect spawning salmon and the natural environment below.

The thick translucent glass walking path takes on a cyan or aquamarine color that really pops at night. On the north side of the bridge underneath the support tower, the round dial markers (circular

balls covered in broken white tile mosaics) show the time so when the sundial casts a shadow over it, you know where you are in the day. However, since the sundial’s shadow is so prominent, it can only record the hours between 11am and 3pm. It can also be hard to get an accurate reading of the time in the winter because of how the sundial’s large shadow casts into the arboretum. Most often, kids can be seen practicing their time-telling around the markers in the summer months when the shadow moves about a foot a minute.

The Sundial Bridge has always been free to access and gets close to 500,000 visitors per year. Turtle Bay installed a tracker five years ago at the bridge that caught an average of 1,000 to 2,000 people walking across it on any given day.

“I’ve been here for seven years, and I love its accessibility. Anyone can visit it year-round, and it’s representative of architecture, nature, and human achievement. It also offers a view of the river that would be impossible to see otherwise,” McGaha says.

Turtle Bay holds some of its biggest annual fundraising events at or near the bridge, such as Brews by the Bridge and Garden of Lights. Anywhere from 1,000 to 2,0004 continued on page 67

Anyone can visit it year-round, and it’s representative of architecture, nature, and human achievement. It also offers a view of the river that would be impossible to otherwise...see

Anyone can visit it year-round, and it’s representative of architecture, nature, and human achievement. It also offers a view of the river that would be impossible to otherwise...see

people attend the one-night-only Brews by the Bridge summertime event, while the Christmastime Garden of Lights is a multiweek event that draws around 90,000 people throughout December. “It’s really increased our visitorship,” McGaha says of its biggest event of the year. The Sundial Bridge can also be rented out for events that are unaffiliated with Turtle Bay, such as for weddings, 5K runs and marathons.•

Turtle Bay Exploration Park will be commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Sundial Bridge on June 28. Visit www.turtlebay.org for details.

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.

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MOVIES AND VAUDEVILLE ACTS. Seating for 1,300 people. Art Deco style and gold gilded walls. Intricate interior murals and elaborate plasterwork. A commanding neon marquee. The first building north of Sacramento with air conditioning. Built during the Great Depression. And added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

This describes the famous Cascade Theatre, the iconic arts and culture house in downtown Redding. It opened in August of 1935; that day and for the next 60 years, this ultramodern film palace was the place to go to watch movies, plays, concerts and more. It was the cultural gathering place in the heart of the bustling city full of shops, businesses, and restaurants. 4 continued on page 72

Photos courtesy of the Cascade Theatre

However, as time marched on and downtown Redding evolved, the Cascade fell into disrepair.

“It was completely run down, rat infested, and homeless people were squatting in it. It was a structure that the city wanted to tear down,” says Cascade Theatre Managing Director Alex Hauf-Belden. Some theater aficionados suggest that the rise of multiplex cinemas also pushed out small arthouses that could’ve been a factor in the Cascade eventually shutting its doors.

The theatre building couldn’t easily be torn down, though, and the Redding community wanted to save it. However, it had a lot of issues that scared off potential buyers. In the late 1990s, Viva Downtown tried to revitalize the Cascade by putting on a free concert, and Jefferson Public Radio—Southern Oregon University’s nonprofit radio station—caught word of it. They looked at the building and eventually bought it, collaborating with many community partners and benefactors to restore the theatre back to its original glory.

“I think the renovation cost around $6 million. I remember people said that it took six years and $6 million to reopen it,” Hauf-Belden says. The McConnell Foundation was one of its funders, giving $750,000 to help with the restoration.

Much of the restoration work was removing old paint and taking its temporary walls down from when it was a fourplex.

“They had artisans from around the world come, and they put scaffolding all around the building to reach every nook and cranny. They revealed the original artwork and then restored it. It was quite an ordeal, and they did an amazing job,” Hauf-Belden says.

When mentioning the replacement of the AC system, we talk about how significant air conditioning was to the Redding area back in the 1930s.

“It gets to be 120 degrees here in the summer,” Hauf-Belden says. “And this was the first building with enough seats to warrant it. The population in Redding at that time was 3,000-4,000 people; they had shows and vaudeville acts, but people would just leave when it got too hot. When you look back at the marketing from that time, it says things like, ‘Come be refreshed’ and ‘This is the place to cool down’. The fact that they had air conditioning at that time is pretty incredible. One-third of the city’s population could come in.”

The Cascade Theatre’s restoration was completed, and it reopened to the public as a nonprofit performing arts center on August 14, 2004. Hauf-Belden says downtown Redding has changed a lot since the 1990s and it’s much more touristfriendly now. The newly renovated theatre features innovative lighting, sound and theater technology in a main room that seats 1,000 people.

While the restoration was paramount to the Cascade’s resurrection, like many cinemas, the theatre is still feeling the effects of the pandemic.

“It’s been a struggle. Everyone got used to staying at home, investing in big screen TVs and streaming services, and those people haven’t fully come back to the theatre,” he says. The Cascade’s other main goal is to build bridges with the community by improving access to the theatre, making it safe and affordable for people of all backgrounds to experience the arts.

“Cascade is the community theatre; it is the Redding theatre,” Hauf-Belden adds. “This is their space to come celebrate, rent it out, and feel safe when enjoying events here,” he says about wanting to reach all demographics and form better partnerships with community members. 4

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“We want to do more than present shows and sell tickets. We want to be that place that’s accessible and inclusive for everyone.”

The Cascade Theatre free historical tours on the first Friday of every month from 6-8:30pm. They’re planning a 20th anniversary event for June 22; keep an eye out for details. •

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DAVE’S BOOTS IN RED BLUFF

FOR BETTER AND for worse, the internet has found a way to meet the needs of most households. And while most anything can be found there, there are still some things that are better found in-person. Footwear is one of them.

Dave’s Boots in Red Bluff is a now-rare local shop where customers can test footwear and get expert help in determining what will best fit their needs. “It gives people a

place to come and check out the different items. Feel them, touch them, try them on, instead of just looking at a grid of them on a website,” says Josh Shepherd, second-generation owner of Dave’s. “Shoes are a still a thing that people like to try on and feel rather than just order online, especially a work boot that people are in all day, every day. 4 continued on page 78

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“Firefighters are probably my biggest customer. I can help them navigate the requirements they need to have correct footwear. I can help them find the correct options that are suitable for that profession,” he adds. “At the end of the day, shoe fit is all preference. What one guy

likes, another one won’t. So it’s all about finding the right preference.” He notes that things to consider are if it’s important to be waterproof, an aggressive or smooth sole, hiking boot or work boot.

Firefighters, for example, are moving away from the classic logging boot style to a more European mountaineering style built purposefully for firefighting.

While only 38 years old, Shepherd has a lifetime of experience in the business, having grown up in the store his dad, Dave, founded in 1990. “I’ve been hanging out since I was 5 and started working at the store when I was 16,” he says. He graduated from Red Bluff High School and then moved on to Chico State for a degree in business before taking over for Dave in 2015. “I had worked here for a long time already. I was familiar with the business and shoe repair. Generally everything is pretty much the same with maybe a little more technology. There’s no more hand-written receipts.”

While Dave’s Boots stays busy as a retailer to everyone from firefighters to construction workers and hikers, it also has a thriving repair shop that extends the life of previous purchases. “Less and less things are made to be repaired, but luckily, around here, there are plenty of boots that can still be repaired,” says Shepherd. People want to keep their work boots and cowboy boots in good shape, especially handmade firefighting boots. “In the case of a re-sole, you can save the boot and not have to go through the break-in process again.”

Shepherd still enjoys the occasional company of his dad, Dave, who will come in to visit and help if he gets busy. Having started in the business himself while in high school, he is still a wealth of knowledge, especially with repairs. “He owned two repair shops in Ohio before he sold them and moved to Red Bluff,” says Shepherd. “He had worked in a shoe repair shop in high school that his friend’s dad owned.”4 continued on page 80

A third generation, Shepherd’s 1-year-old son Wade, sometimes also pops in for visits. It’s too soon to say if he’ll make extended stays once he’s 5, but the chance is there. For his part, Shepherd is doing everything he can to make sure the shop is there for Wade to have his first job.

“It’s nice to have locally owned businesses in Red Bluff,” he says, “to give people that option, to not have to go to Chico or Redding.” •

Dave’s Boots

478 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff www.davesboots.com

Melissa Mendonca is a graduate of San Francisco State and Tulane universities. She’s a lover of airports and road trips and believes in mentoring and service to create communities everyone can enjoy. Her favorite words are rebar, wanderlust and change.

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PICKLED ROSE PETALS

IN THE VAST EXPANSE of culinary arts, edible flowers have blossomed into a trend that’s as visually stunning as it is tantalizing to the taste buds. These natural beauties are not just for garnishing; they hold a treasure trove of flavors that can transform a simple dish into an extraordinary experience.

When selecting flowers for consumption, it’s crucial to ensure they are edible and free from pesticides. Flowers from florists or garden centers are often treated with chemicals and should be avoided. Instead, source from organic gardens or specialty food stores. As the trend toward edible flowers grows, more traditional grocery stores are beginning to carry them. And the farmers market season is in full swing.

Also, keep in mind that not all flowers are edible; some are poisonous, and proper identification is essential. Not all parts of the flower are edible, and some varietals should be avoided if you are pregnant.

An Ancient Tradition The use of flowers in cooking dates back to ancient civilizations. The first recorded mention of edible flowers was in 140 B.C. Prehistoric remains indicate that flowers were part of the human diet during the Paleolithic Age (roughly 2.5 million years ago to 10,000 B.C.). Romans garnished their feasts with violets, while the Chinese added chrysanthemums to their dishes. In the Middle Ages, rose petals were used to perfume dishes, and the Victorian era saw lavender used in teas and sweets.

Floral Flavors Edible flowers offer a spectrum of flavors. The peppery punch of nasturtiums, the citrusy zing of

marigolds, and the subtle sweetness of violets are just a few examples. Hibiscus, chamomile, rose, violet and calendula are commonly used in cooking, baking and beverages.

Each flower brings its unique taste and health benefits, often packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

To prepare, gently soak the flowers in cold water and pat them dry. Some flowers can be eaten whole, while others, like roses, may require the removal of the white base of the petals, which can be bitter.

Grow Your Own The thriftiest way to source edible flowers is to plant them yourself. Harvesting flowers from your own garden is incredibly rewarding and you don’t have to worry about pesticides or other unsafe sprays. Flowers are often the perfect accent that makes a salad or cake extra special. Look for plants at your local nursery or chat with a plant seller at your local farmers market. There are also seed packets available online and at garden centers.

Edible flowers are more than just a decorative element. They are an exploration of flavor, a nod to history and a celebration of nature’s bounty. As we continue to push the boundaries of culinary creativity, let’s not forget to stop and taste the flowers.

This recipe, inspired by Martha Stewart, is so easy that even a (supervised) child can do it. Pickled rose petals have a subtle sweet flavor and are a perfect enhancement to salads. You can also use them as a flavorful and decorative accent to a main course. Or float some in a cocktail for a tasty boost.

Experiment and Enjoy!

PICKLED ROSE PETALS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup lightly packed rugosa rose petals (about ½ ounce). Important: Make sure the petals have not been sprayed with unsafe chemicals. Gently submerge the petals in cold water and then pat down with paper towels.

• 1 cup white wine vinegar

• 3 T honey

• 2 tsp. coarse salt

YIELDS: 1 CUP | PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Place rose petals in a nonreactive bowl. Note: Do NOT use aluminum, cast iron or copper.

Step 2: In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, honey and salt to a simmer, stirring until salt and honey dissolve. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Pour over rose petals and let cool for about 15 minutes.

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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Jimmy Callian is inspired by nature. The colors, light, water and night sky capture his imagination. Through photography he tries to capture dynamic moments using natural light. His goal is to draw the viewer into an ethereal, kinetic moment in time in order to see the world in a different and unique light, and be inspired by the moments he captures. www.jimmycallian.com

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S’MORES CRISPY RICE TREATS

Celebrate the beginning of summer with these S’mores Crispy Rice Treats! This fun treat is a twist on the classic summer s’more we all know and love, except these s’mores can be made right in your kitchen – no campfire required! With a buttery graham cracker base, chocolate middle and gooey, crispy top, these treats are full of satisfying texture and flavor. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

GRAHAM CRUST:

18 graham crackers, finely crushed

⅓ cup sugar

¾ cup butter, melted

CHOCOLATE LAYER:

1½ cups chocolate chips

½ tsp. coconut oil

CRISPY RICE LAYER:

¼ cup butter

6 cups mini marshmallows, divided

1 tsp. vanilla extract

5 cups crispy rice cereal

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, set aside. In a large bowl, mix together finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter until fully combined. Firmly and evenly press the crust mixture onto the bottom of the lined baking pan. (Tip: Use the bottom of a flat measuring cup to press the crust onto the pan to help make it compact and even.) Once the crust is in place, bake for 5 minutes. After baking, set aside to cool.

Step 2: Prepare the ingredients for the crispy rice layer by separately measuring out the ingredients and setting them aside. Next, prepare the chocolate layer by adding the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chocolate mixture in the microwave for 20-second intervals, stirring the chocolate between each interval until it is fully melted. Once melted, pour the chocolate onto the graham crust and gently smooth it around evenly until the crust is completely covered. Set aside.

Step 3: Separate and set aside 1 cup of the mini marshmallows for the crispy rice layer. In a large saucepan, add the butter and the remaining 5 cups of marshmallows and melt over low/medium heat on the stovetop. Stir frequently to prevent the ingredients from burning. Once melted, remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla, crispy rice cereal and remaining marshmallows and stir together until fully combined.

Step 4: Pour the crispy rice mixture over the chocolate layer in the baking pan and spread out as evenly as possible. Press the crispy rice mixture evenly onto the chocolate layer. (Tip: use the inside of a butter wrapper to press the crispy rice layer on to prevent it from sticking on your hands.) If desired, top the S’mores Crispy Rice Treats with extra graham cracker crumbs and mini chocolate chips.

Step 5: Once the chocolate layer is fully set (about 45 minutes), use the parchment paper to lift the crispy rice treats out of the pan for easy cutting. Use a sharp knife to cut into 24 squares, then serve.

PREP TIME: 10 minutes plus

BAKE TIME: 5 minutes

COOL TIME: 45 minutes

MAKES: 9x13-inch pan or 24 cut squares

Maci Manty is a self taught baker and food photographer. She loves baking desserts, being outdoors and spending time with her family and pets. Follow her on Instagram @lovely_baking_co for more baking inspiration.

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EVENTS LOCAL

JUNE 2024

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FEATURED EVENTS

June 7th

June 1

• 11th Annual Shasta Mud Run, Historic Hawes Farms, 6465 Deschutes Road, 8am-4pm, www.historichawesfarm.com

June 6, 13, 20, 27

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

June 5, 12, 26

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

June 19-22

• Shasta District Fair 2024, Shasta District Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1890 Briggs St., noon-11pm WednesdayThursday, noon-12am Friday-Saturday, www.shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com

burney

June 5, 12, 19, 26

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

chico

June 1

• Chico Chamber Luau by the Lake, Lakeside Pavilion, 2565 California Park Drive, 4-7:30pm, www.chicochamber.com

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Chico Farmers Market, Meriam Park, Farmers Brewing Restaurant and Taproom Parking Lot, 9am-noon, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

June 5, 12, 19, 26

Saturdays in Redding

April 6 - December 14, City Hall

reddingfarmersmarkets.com

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

June 6, 13, 20, 27

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

June 7, 14, 21, 28

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

June 29

• Let Freedom Ring, Chapman Park, 775 East 16th St., 11am-2pm, www.chicorec.gov

June 29

• Red, White & Brew Bash, Chico Downtown Plaza, 123 4th St., 5:30-9pm, www.chicochamber.com

corning

June 4

• Corning Tuesday Night Market, Downtown Corning, Solano Street between 3rd and 6th streets, 5-8pm, www.corning.org

June 15

• Black Butte Triathlon, Black Butte Lake, Buckhorn Recreation Area, 8:30am, www.blackbuttetriathlon.org

dunsmuir

June 8

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

June 7-9

• Dunsmuir Railroad Days, Historic Downtown Dunsmuir, 6-9pm Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday, www.dunsmuir.com

etna

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Etna Farmers Market, 514 North Hwy. 3, 10am-noon, www.etnafarmersmarket.org

June 28-29

• The Trails Ends Music Festival, Downtown Etna, 6-10pm Friday, 11am-10:30pm Saturday, www.trailsendmusicfest.org

lewiston

June 1

• Old Lewiston Peddlers’ Faire, Historic Downtown Lewiston, 9am-4pm, www.lewistonpeddlersfaire.com mccloud

June 2

• 52nd Annual McCloud Flea Market, Main Street McCloud, 8am-5pm, www.mccloudchamber.com

mount shasta

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Live Music and Artisan Marketplace, Shasta Gardens, 208 Water St., 11am-3pm, www.mtshastachamber.com

June 3, 10, 17, 24

• Farmers Market, East Castle St., 3:30-6pm, www.facebook.com/ MtShastaFarmersMarket

June 28-30

• Mount Shasta Pickleball Tournament, Mt. Shasta Pickleball Courts, 1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd., www.discoversiskiyou.com

oroville

June 1-2

• Lord’s Gym Kids Mud Run, The Father’s House Acres, 3556 Oro Bangor Hwy., 10am-5pm Saturday, 2-6pm Sunday, www.lordsgymmudrun.com

June 7

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

June 21

• Show & Stroll, Miners Alley, 6-9pm, www.downtownoroville.com

paradise

June 1, 15, 29

• Pickin’ Chicks Flea & Farmers Market, Dell’s Plaza, Pearson Road, west side of Hudson’s Appliances, 8am-3pm, www.paradisechamber.com

June 2

• Paradise Grazing Festival, Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, 10am-4pm, www.paradisechamber.com

June 8

• Car Show and Craft Show, Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane, 9am-2pm, www.paradisechamber.com

June 12, 19, 26

• Party in the Park: Music and Marketplace, Paradise Community Park, 5570 Black Olive Drive, 5:30-8:30pm, www.paradisechamber.com

red bluff

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Downtown Farmers Market, Pine Street, 8am-noon, www.redbluffchamber.com

June 5, 12, 19, 26

• Farmers Market and Concert Series, Washington Street, 5-8pm, www.redbluffchamber.com

June 15

• 9th Annual Greenville Rancheria Health Fair, Red Bluff City Park, 9am-1pm, www.redbluffchamber.com

redding

June 1

• “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” Shasta College Theatre, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, 1pm and 7pm, www.thereddingartsproject.com

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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

June 3, 10, 17, 24

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

June 4, 11, 18, 25

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

• Brain Battle Trivia, Cedar Crest Brewing, 1475 Placer St., 6-8pm, www.visitredding.com

• Luna Fusion’s Trivia Night, Luna’s Fusion, 2914 Churn Creek Road, 6-8pm, www.visitredding.com

• Karaoke Night, The Tropics, 2555 South Market St., 8pm, www.visitredding.com

June 5, 12, 19, 26

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

• Kelly’s Trivia Night, Kelly’s Pub & Wine Bar, 2144 Hilltop Drive, 6:30pm, www.visitredding.com

June 6, 13, 20, 27

• Country Line Dancing Lessons, Fall River Brewery, 4001 Eastside Road, 6pm, www.visitredding.com

• Trivia Night at the Tropics, 2555 S. Market St., 7pm, www.visitredding.com

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

June 7

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

June 9

• Taste of Redding, Redding City Hall Sculpture Garden, 777 Cypress Ave., noon-4pm, www.visitredding.com

June 28-29

• Celebrate 20 featuring Bandaloop, Sundial Bridge, 10am and 8pm Friday, 7pm and 9pm Saturday, www.celebrate20.com

June 29

• Sundial Splash, Turtle Bay Boat Launch, 725 Auditorium Dr., 10am-1pm, www.sundialsplash.com

shasta lake

June 1

• Boomtown Festival Music Festival, Craft Faire, Health Fair and Food Trucks, Clair Engle Park, 9am-9pm, www.shastadamboree.org

June 14, 21, 28

• Friday Night in the Park, Clair Engle Park, 6pm, www.damchamberofshastalake.com

weaverville

June 1

• First Saturdays, Downtown Weaverville, 5-8pm, www.weavervilleca.org

June 8

• The La Grange Classic Mountain Bike Race, Lowden Park on Washington Street, 9am, www.trinitytrailalliance.com

weed

June 5, 12, 19, 26

• Farmers Market, Bel Air Park, 450 College Ave., 3:30-6:30pm, www.facebook.com/ weedfarmersmarket anderson library www.shastalibraries.org

June 4

• Jigsaw Puzzle, 9am

June 4, 11, 18, 25

• Color Your World, 10am

June 12, 20, 27

• Drop-in Craft Time, 4pm

The Cascade Theatre is celebrating our 20th Anniversary along with the McConnell Foundation’s 20th Anniversary of the Sundial Bridge. Join us at the theater for the documentary “Angle of Inspiration” detailing the creation and construction of the bridge, on June 30th, 2024.

These two iconic attractions bring thousands of visitors to Redding each year and represent enduring creativity in Northern California.

Come celebrate with us!

See cascadetheatre.org for more tickets and show times and for all our upcoming events.

Thank you for supporting the arts in Redding all these years!

June 14

• Family Movie Night and Popcorn, 9am-6pm

June 15

• Pete Seeger: How Can I Keep from Singing?, noon

June 26

• Teen Cosplay Party, 3pm

June 28

• Kids Puzzle Day, 3pm

June 29

• Ron Giesecke the Magician, 11am axiom theatre repertory www.axreptheatre.com

June 1

• “Avenue Q,” 7:30pm

June 22

• Hot for Teacher: The Van Halen Experience, 8pm

June 28-30

• “Crimes of the Heart,” 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday burney library www.shastalibraries.org

June 5, 12, 18, 26

• Storytime, 11am-noon June 6, 13, 20, 27

• Color Your World, 2pm

June 7

• Yarns at the Library, 2-4pm June 8, 22

• Mixed Media Art Class, 11am-1pm June 11, 25

• Baby Bonding Time, 11am-noon

June 14

• Teen Board Games, 3pm

June 15

• Ron Giesecke the Magician, 11am

June 21

• Teen Murder Mystery, 3pm

June 26

• Elemental Faery, noon

June 27

• Adult Book Club, 11am-1pm

June 28

• Teen Art, 3pm cascade theatre www.cascadetheatre.org

June 1

• Rock With You – The Michael Jackson Tribute, 8pm

June 15

• California Dance Company Presents: CDC in Wonderland, 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm

June 21

• Nor Cal OUTreach Project presents: Let There Be Light, 7pm

June 30

• Angle Of Inspiration: The Sundial Bridge at 20!, 1:30pm and 4pm

chico theatre company

chicotheatrecompany.csstix.com

June 7-23

• “The Savannah Sipping Society,” 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

redding auditoriumcivic

www.reddingcivic.com

June 8

• Redding Health Expo, 9am-4pm

June 21

• Dustin Lynch, 7pm

redding library

www.shastalibraries.org

June 1

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

June 3-24

• Lunch at the Library, Monday-Friday, 11:30am

June 3

• Food Smarts Cooking & Nutrition Series, 5:30pm

June 4, 11, 18, 25

• Big Kid Story Hour, 11am

• Teen Advisory Board, 6-7:30pm

June 5

• Teen Book Club, 4pm

• Gold Fever: The True Story of California’s Gold Rush, 1848-1855, 6pm

June 6, 15, 20

• Prescription Pets READ, 10:15-11:15am

June 6, 13

• Fresh from the Garden, 6pm

June 7, 14, 21, 28

• Storytime, 11am

June 7

• Teen Shrinky Dinks Art, 2pm

June 9

• Family Storytime, 2pm

June 10, 17, 24

• Food Smarts Cooking & Nutrition Series, 5:30pm

June 12

• The Library Book Group, 11am-noon

• Ron Giesecke the Magician, 6pm

June 14

• Teen Board Game Night, 4pm

June 15

• Teen Time, 3pm

• The Songcatchers: John and Alan Lomax and the Search for American Roots Music, 4pm

June 17

• Turtle Bay Animals, 10:30am

June 20

• Teen Dungeons & Dragons, 2pm

June 26

• Elemental Faery, 1pm

June 27

• Teen Chess Club, 4pm

• Whiskeytown Kayak Tour, 5pm

June 28

• Teen Glow Party, 4pm

June 29

• Teen Coloring 3pm

redding performing arts center

www.reddingpac.com

June 1

• Tunnel Rats Sketch Show, 7pm

June 20-22

• “Twelfth Night,” 7pm Thursday-Friday, 2pm and 7pm Saturday

riverfront playhouse

www.riverfrontplayhouse.net

June 27-30

• “Wizard of Oz,” 7pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

rolling hills casino

www.rollinghillscasino.com

June 20

• Aaron Lewis, 8pm

June 27

• Sam Hunt, 8pm schreder planetarium

www.shastacoe.org/programsservices/schreder-planetarium

June 7

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

June 2

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

theatre on the ridge

www.totr.org

June 6-23

• “Insertion,” 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

the dip

www.thedipredding.com

June 8

• Don’t Care, Ninjas With Syringes, & The Gash, 8pm

June 10

• Ok Goodnight, Challenger Deep, & Lines In The Sky, 7pm

June 13

• Sham 69, No Consent, & The Gamut, 7pm

June 20

• Free Throw & Slow Joy, 7pm

trinity alps performing arts center

www.tapaconline.org

June 1

• Winston Choir Senior Piano Recital, 7pm

June 7-8

• Trinity Dance and Fitness Showcase Dancin’ in the Country, 6pm

June 22

• Students of Kill Cox Piano Recital, 7pm

June 29-30

• “Play On,” 7pm Saturday, 3pm Sunday

turtle bay exploration park

www.turtlebay.org

June 1-30

• Insects: The Glory of Adaptation in its Infinite Diversity, museum hours

• Selections from the Collection: Howard Colby’s Shasta Dam, museum hours

• Paul ‘Palul’ Rideout: “Did I Do That?”, museum hours

• Wings of Summer Butterfly House, 930:5pm Monday-Friday, 10:30-5pm Saturday-Sunday

• Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show, Tuesdays - Sundays, 11am & 12pm

June 6, 13, 20, 27

• Little Explorers, 10-11am

June 8

• Charlie Rabbit & Friends, 10am

• Family 2nd Saturday, 11am-2pm

June 14

• Brews by the Bridge, 6-10pm

June 15

• Science Saturday, 11am-2pm

June 22

• Art Studio Saturday, 11am-2pm

June 29

• Guided Garden Walk, 10am

win-river resort & casino

www.winriver.com

June 1

• Slap Wars, 7:30pm

June 1-30

• Overtime Live DVJ, Friday and Saturday, 9:30pm

June 5, 12, 19, 26

• Overtime Live Comedy, 8pm

June 14

• Bacon and Brewfest, 6pm

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FAR NORTHERN REGIONAL CENTER’S

WE HAD THE opportunity to talk with Jane Work, project manager for the Calling All Senior Heroes (CASH) Campaign, organized by the Far Northern Regional Center on behalf of community workforce partners.

Enjoy: Tell us a bit about Far Northern Regional Center.

Work: Far Northern Regional Center is one of 21 community-based nonprofit agencies throughout California that serve children and adults with developmental disabilities. Regional centers offer case management services, and help purchase and coordinate services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Far Northern currently serves about 10,000 individuals in our nine-county catchment area. We work with community-based organizations to give our clients the opportunity to live and work independently with the communities we serve.

Enjoy: Tell us about Calling All Senior Heroes (CASH).

Work: Seniors are an underutilized resource and many of them are looking for employment to bring them back into the workforce. Staff shortages continue to be an issue throughout the state, making it difficult for our job development agencies to attract, hire and retain job coaches. CASH is a new effort to find seniors who might be interested in being a job coach, working with adults with disabilities to help them learn and perform their job duties. Job coaches specialize in assisting individuals with disabilities to learn and accurately carry out job assignments. Job coaches provide one-on-one training to the needs of the employee. They coach the employee to work more and more on his/her own until completely self-sufficient and able to perform job duties accurately and effectively without assistance. A career as a job coach is very rewarding and an opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Enjoy: How does CASH distinguish itself from similar initiatives?

Work: CASH is targeted at seniors, as their life and work experiences make them knowledgeable, reliable and great candidates for providing job coaching. Being a job coach can provide many positive impacts for seniors, such as getting paid to make a difference, meaningful work, additional income, flexible work schedules, exploring new experiences and increasing social interactions.

Enjoy: Who can be part of the CASH program?

Work: Typical basic job requirements are a high school diploma, California driver’s license, and the ability to pass fingerprint and background checks. Transporting individuals in your personal vehicle is not required. Job-specific training will be provided by your employer.

Enjoy: How does one get involved?

Work: Go to www.farnorthernrc.org/providers/jobs •

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