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December 2018

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GOOD FINDS Kent’s Meats & Groceries and Kathy’s Deli Northbound Coffee Roasters in Mount Shasta Cottonwood’s Award-Winning Artist Carl Avery Still Flippin’ Giff’s Steakburgers for Nearly 40 Years

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GOOD TIMES 65 Jorge Salas’ Fuego! Game

HOLIDAY 19 Redding City Ballet Celebrates 20 Seasons of “The Nutcracker” 23 Give Your Best Gift 31 Shasta High School’s Madrigal Dinner INTEREST 27 Granzella’s Serving the North State Since 1976 75 Haleakala Walnut Shelling in Gerber

SHOWTIME 39 Classically Trained Black Violin Duo Brings Their Hip Hop Sound to the Cascade

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17 My Town—Katie Quinn 71 Billy and Patrick — J’s Market in Shasta 86 Enjoy the View — Adam Attoun 90 What’s Cookin’—Pam’s Triple Gingersnap Cookies 92 Calendar of Events 102 Giving Back—Angel Tree Programs Deliver Cheer

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ONCE AGAIN, our community faces unimaginable devastation, forced to sift through the ashes of the Camp Fire that tore through Butte County. Our hearts break for the loved ones of those who perished in the fire, and for all who are picking up the pieces after losing homes, businesses and worldly possessions. As we learned with the Carr Fire, we are blessed to live in a community of helpers and givers, those who donate time, money, blood and more to ease other people’s burdens. Many who received the kindness of others during that time are now paying it forward to their neighbors to the south. This is the beauty of our North State. We’re fully immersed in the holiday season, though our blessings may look a bit different this year. As we try to be more intentional about our gift-giving, we’re leaning toward treasures that truly touch a person’s heart and show how much we care. We’ve got some fun ideas for you in this issue. Jump start your holiday spirit with the help of Shasta High School’s Madrigal Dinner. For nearly 40 years, the annual tradition has transported guests back to a 16th century castle, where the king and queen greet them for an unforgettable evening of music and dinner. If you’ve gathered friends and family around your table, you might want to check out a new card game that was created right here in the North State. “Fuego!” is the creation of school counselor Jorge Salas, and it’s won rave reviews from some pretty discerning audiences (including his kids). Can you be someone’s angel? A couple of local organizations are making it easy. The Angel Tree Program provides gifts to children whose parents are incarcerated, and the Salvation Army’s angel program helps ensure that children in need have a present to open on Christmas day. We wish you a holiday season filled with life’s greatest gifts – peace, health and abundant love. Enjoy!

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WE LOVE GETTING TO DO THINGS THAT MATTER, SUCH AS SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS. ENJOYING A LONG WEEKEND AT THE MENDOCINO COAST ON BODEGA BAY WHERE WE SAILED, DINED AND BECAME ONE WITH NATURE! AND GIVING BLOOD MATTERS. WE MAKE A POINT TO DO THIS REGULARLY, INCLUDING A SHORT STOP BEFORE THE TRIP TO THE BLOOD SOURCE TO MAKE SURE WE DO OUR PART. CHANGE WITH THE TIMES, BECAUSE IT’S TIME TO THINK OF YOURSELF FOR A CHANGE. —DAN LENSINK

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HOW DO I SEE MY TOWN: A NATURE PARK I remember when my husband Mel and I first drove down Goose Ranch Road in Lewiston and we felt like we were truly in “the sticks.” Now, 24 years later, we can’t believe how fortunate we are to be living here. We’re even more fortunate having survived the Carr Fire back in July and August of this year. Lewiston was spared the utter devastation that other communities had, and it made me appreciate even more where I live. Why do I love living here? Well, for almost one-third of my life, it has been such a diverse place with so many choices of how to spend a day. It already had the grand vistas of the Trinity Alps, the array of wildlife, with bears, cougar, wild turkeys, otters, beaver and of course our own family of deer (five generations now). And, we were blessed enough to get a home on the banks of the Trinity River. Within a few minutes, we can be hiking a trail, rafting down the river or just admiring the eagles flying overhead above Lewiston Lake. It’s a real nature park, practically in our own backyard. We also started some groups to help the community. One is the Lewiston De-Litter Bugs, a litter pick-up group that’s still going strong after 17 years. Another is the Lewiston Sparkies, a fundraising nonprofit to help the Lewiston Fire Department. After 14 years of fundraising, we completed our main goal of building a new fire station for Lewiston in June – a month before the Carr Fire. We have so many wonderful friends and supporters who have helped these projects all along the way, and they are the main reason Lewiston is such a great place to live. Our community always steps up to help when they need to. It really is a joy to live where people care about each other and their community and actually make a difference to their town. I am fortunate to call Lewiston “my town.”

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’Tis the Season to be Sustainable! Did you know that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day American household waste increases by more than 25 percent? Added bags, packaging, wrapping paper, bows and ribbons, and wasted food contribute an additional one million tons of garbage a week to our landfills!* Thankfully, there are many ways to reduce waste while celebrating this holiday season. • Keep it simple. One thoughtful gift is better than six unwanted gifts. • Give long-lasting items of value, purpose, and meaning. • Give experiences such as music lessons, event tickets, or your time and talents. Make a donation in the recipient’s name. • Buy refurbished electronics instead of new ones. • Skip wrapping paper. Wrap your gift in a reusable item that is part of the gift such as a scarf, towel, backpack, or cloth bag. • Be selective when deciding how many holiday cards to send. Send eCards or recycled-content greeting cards. • Reuse shipping and packaging materials, ribbons, bows, and gift bags. • Use cloth tablecloths and napkins, and reusable cups, plates, and cutlery rather than disposables. • Save food by buying and serving the amount of food you will eat, using what is left over, and composting food scraps. Visit savethefood.com for more ideas.

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R E D D I N G C I T Y B A L L E T C E L E B R AT E S 2 0 S E A S O N S O F T H E N U TC R AC K E R ENJOYING “THE NUTCRACKER” ballet at Christmastime is an age-old family tradition all over the world. For 20 years, it’s also been a tradition for the Redding City Ballet family, which proudly presents the show this month on the historic Cascade Theatre stage. Nearly 50 dancers are part of the 20th anniversary of Redding City Ballet’s presentation of “The Nutcracker,” which will feature three performances on Dec. 7 and 8. “A lot of people see ‘The Nutcracker’ as a tradition, getting ready for Christmastime. It’s the most family-friendly ballet – it has so much going on that can entertain the kids, versus a lot of other ballets that kids can’t really sit through and enjoy,” says Ashley Ramsour, ballet

mistress for Redding Arts Project, the host studio for Redding City Ballet. “We have crazy costumes and so many fun characters.” While the audience is always multigenerational, this time the cast is, too. “Our youngest dancers are 5-year-olds – they dance as the peppermints who come out from the skirt of Mother Ginger,” Ramsour says. “We have a grandfather of one of the 6-year-olds who is in the party scene with her.” Several dancers will be back on stage after leaving the North State to attend college, says Ramsour.4 continued on page 20

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“Since it’s our 20th year, we wanted to do something special and different,” says Ramsour, who has danced with Redding City Ballet since 2009. “We’re bringing back some old choreography from past years, all the way back to 2000. We have some brand-new choreography, but we also have some small bits from 2000, 2003 and 2009 as a tribute to all the past years of dancing that we’ve done.” While the storyline doesn’t change, each show is unique. “We love to add new props and scenery, and change the style of the characters,” says Ramsour, who choreographed about half the show and also plays the Snow Queen, Marzipan and Flowers. “Sometimes Drosselmeyer is a scary character, sometimes he’s a silly character, sometimes he’s mysterious. Same with the Rat King – sometimes he’s a male who’s big and strong, and sometimes it’s a female Rat Queen who’s small but very sneaky. You want to keep the tradition, but there are different twists every year.” Director is Diana Christensen, who took over that role from founder Cindy Michaels about five years ago. The role of Clara is played by 13-year-old Makenzie Agdeppa, and the Nutcracker is Coby Sturges. Drosselmeyer and Cavalier are both played by Tyler Williams. Auditions wee at the end of August and rehearsals began the first of September, so the cast and crew are looking forward to finally having an audience. “We have a school Photos courtesy of Redding City Ballet

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IMAGINE, FOR A MOMENT, opening a beautifully packaged gift – given to you with a genuine smile and a twinkle in the giver’s eye – to find its contents are something that is perfect for you. What’s in the package doesn’t need to be flashy or expensive. In fact, sometimes, it’s all the more meaningful when it doesn’t come with a high-dollar price tag. The blissful take-away is about far more than what’s in that package. The resounding joy in that moment is the embodiment of the thought, effort and love that went into finding something perfectly suited to you. When our loved ones take the time to find the perfect gift for us, it’s the living proof that we matter. Some people are just natural born gift-givers. But, more often than not, finding the perfect gift is the result of an investment of time, energy and love. If we are honest, the process can be quite daunting. While you’ll still have to find the buried treasure on your own, here’s a road map to help you find your way to the gift that will make the recipient feel like the most important person in your world.

1. Keep a running list of gift ideas. Notice the things your loved one stops to admire as you are shopping together and things they have specifically mentioned to you, even long ago. Consider the things they’ve made an effort to keep through the years, the moves and the life changes. Those are the things that have left the greatest impression on their heart. And the heart is your starting point in your search to find the perfect gift. Keeping a notepad with gift ideas all year long makes your gift-hunting experience much easier when the time comes. 2. Remember it’s about the recipient and not about you. There is a phrase that is often said of buying a gift: “Give a gift you’d love to receive.” In theory, the rule applies. In practice, however, it’s better to remove yourself from the equation. If you are a maximalist and your friend lives her life with just the basics, giving her something extravagant will suit your tastes more than hers. In this case, it may be better to give her something useful rather than decorative, even if you love bits and baubles. 3. Consider something functional. A gift can be useful and still touch the heart of the recipient in a special way. An artist may treasure nothing more than a fabulous set of paintbrushes that he’s been coveting. A chef may love a kitchen gadget that will make light work of her most tedious tasks. Useful gifts are far past drab. They are a daily reminder that someone loved you enough to know what you needed most.4 continued on page 24

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4. Consider something handmade. Some of the most treasured gifts we have ever received are the handmade ones, lovingly given to us by the littles in our lives. There isn’t one parent who hasn’t held on to a macaroni-encrusted piece of paper with a photo of their child on it for decades upon decades. Gifts made lovingly by the hands of a friend or coworker hold a special place in our hearts, too. A hand-crocheted scarf feels a whole lot like a hug when you need it most. A jar of your friend’s famous marmalade tastes like love in the morning. 5. Experience may be the best gift of all. Your gift doesn’t need to be a physical one. Treating a loved one to a cooking class, a concert, a weekend getaway or the bucket-list-worthy trip of a lifetime is a gift that will make a home in their soul forever. If you want to give them something that they can keep as a physical memento, package the experience in something that they can bring along with them on the adventure. Find a t-shirt emblazoned with your loved one’s favorite band on the front and let them know they should wear it when you attend the concert together. Have your loved one hop a flight in style with a classy passport holder or a timeless set of luggage. The best part of the gift, however, is the time you spend together. 6. Personalize it. If your loved one is deeply connected to a phrase or photo, consider using it to create the ideal gift. A coffee lover would smile each morning at the sight of a mug featuring their favorite mantra. A canvas wrapped photo of your bestie’s proudest moment or a family photo you have always admired will let them know you value what they hold dear.

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7. Sometimes it’s not the destination – it’s the journey, itself. Make the pursuit as much fun as the gift. Set up a fun-filled scavenger hunt to deliver the perfect gift, leaving little clues along the way. For added fun, include smaller gifts at each clue, leading up to the grand finale. And keep in mind, a “good for one (fill in the blank with your loved one’s favorite act of service)” coupon may be more meaningful than any tangible item they could receive. 8. Packaging counts. It doesn’t have to look like it’s been expertly swaddled by someone at the gift-wrapping counter of a fancy department store, but a little bit of thought and effort goes a long way. Remove any pricing that may appear on the gift (obviously), find a fitting box or gift bag, or consider a more unique package that coordinates with what is inside. If you found your Mom a stellar pair of earrings, a lovely jewelry box might be the perfect vehicle in which to deliver them. Include little local touches, like a sprig of fresh rosemary, lavender or pine to add an additional layer of love. 9. Don’t forget the note. The message behind the gift is what the recipient will carry in their heart for a lifetime. A tiny card or a handwritten note is a detail that is not to be forgotten. Chances are it’ll be kept in a photo album or drawer for many years to come – often long after the life of the gift itself. • Kimberly N. Bonéy, proud wife and mom, is a freelance writer, designer, up-cycler and owner of Herstory Vintage. When she’s not working, she is joyfully wielding jewelry-making tools and paintbrushes in her studio. Antique shops, vintage boutiques, craft stores and bead shops are her happy place.

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VA L L E Y OASIS G R A N Z E L L A’ S S E R V I N G T H E N O R T H S TAT E S I N C E 1 9 76 JIM AND BEV GRANZELLA could not have imagined how successful their little Italian delicatessen would someday be as they opened for business in the cold month of January 1976. Certainly, the proximity to recently opened Interstate 5 seemed to offer a potential for out-of-the-area patrons. The agriculture-based area around Williams provided a loyal, but limited market. With one other person, the Granzellas labored to make a go of it, rarely taking off a day of work. Both husband and wife enjoyed food – all kinds of food, not just Italian. In Richmond, where they had lived previously, hosting parties for family and friends made Jim and Bev happy. Jim knew weary travelers desired tasty, quality-made sandwiches that satisfied their palates at a cost in competition with fast-food restaurants. Bev also enjoyed conjuring up homemade recipes, “experimenting and altering by adding or taking away an ingredient.”4 continued on page 28

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The Granzellas sensed they “were on to something” and expanded the deli to include a sit-down restaurant, pizza parlor, and to the enjoyment of young and old, homemade Italian gelato. Business exploded as word spread. Soon their daughter, Denise, and her husband, Bill McCarty, joined as partners. Later, daughter Linda came onboard, along with another daughter, Tami, and her husband, Gary Jenkins. By 1993, a full bakery came into operation, bringing in even more customers to buy fresh bread. At the same time, the family decided to add an expansive sports bar, one of the largest in northern California – complete with their now-famous giant polar bear and Alaskan brown bear. According to grandson Daniel Jenkins, everyone involved in the family business worked incredibly hard, persevering through some hard times. One of the most difficult times was the afternoon of October 11, 2007, when a fire broke out at the establishment. “It was pretty devastating, watching a building that was about 100 years old burn – the same building that our family had built our lives around,” Daniel says. Immediately, the family and employees planned for a quick re-building. “We consider our employees part of the Granzella family and we wanted to get these people their jobs back as soon as humanly possible,” Daniel says. “Once again, with the hardworking attitude, now three generations of the Granzella family, our great

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customer base and a little bit of luck, we were able to reopen in less than 10 months from the fire.” And now some say that Granzella’s Restaruant, Deli and Sports Bar is better than ever. Many customers cannot count how many times they have stopped on trips from far Northern California to the Bay Area and back home again. This oasis in the valley has provided refreshments, clean restroom access and a fun place to rest. Their deli offers unique, quality sandwiches, there’s a gift shop, and next door is the new 42-room Granzella’s Inn. With a motto that proudly declares, “It’s exciting to be Italian,” Granzella's has something for everyone. • Granzella’s Restaurant & Deli • 451 6th Street, Williams Restaurant: (530) 473-5583 • Deli: (530) 473-5496 Granzella’s Gift Shop • 464 6th Street, Williams • (530) 473-5244 Granzella’s Inn • 391 6th Street, Williams • (530) 473-3310

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S H A S TA H I G H S C H O O L’ S M A D R I G A L D I N N E R EVERY DECEMBER, the days of yore reverberate through a stone church in Redding as Shasta High School takes audiences back to the 16th century via its popular Madrigal Dinner The dinner, staged over eight nights at Pilgrim Congregational Church, is layered in tradition (selling out performances is one of them). A king and queen welcome guests to the candlelit “castle” for an evening of music, dinner and a bit of fun from the jester and other performers in the Royal Court. “We work hard to try to do something that is really positive – to touch people’s hearts,” says Shasta High Choral Director Gavin Spencer. “I think it is really a unique opportunity for both the people in it, and the people who come to see it,” says Amanda Hartt, a senior and one of the Madrigal Singers. Costumed students stay true to the period, speaking in Ye Olde English, telling jokes to guests, asking about their journey to the castle and questioning them about bewildering contraptions like cellphones or wristwatches. “It’s as if they have entered this world. We keep them engaged so it feels like instead of just watching something, they are part of something. I think that is the real charm of the dinner,” Amanda says.

Guests toast with wassail (sparkling cider) and feast on Cornish game hens, vegetables, rolls and figgy pudding while students perform. The 23 students who make up the Madrigal Singers are enrolled in a seventh-period class added onto their regular school day. Rehearsals – run by the student queen – are on top of that. As December nears, the rehearsal schedule increases in intensity, converging with finals and, for seniors, college applications. “At some point it is probably five hours a day,” says senior Kinley Hartigan, adding, “We all signed up for this.” “It takes a lot of time and dedication,” agrees junior Max Fowler. “But it pays off. If I can get someone to smile, for even a second, it will make my day.” Along with the dinner performances, the Madrigal Singers visit schools, retirement homes and perform at community events. The selections they sing – a mix of sacred and secular songs – are musically complex and some lyrics are in French, German or Latin. “You learn a lot really fast,” says junior Erin Woodward. “There will be times when we all will be singing different rhythms and different lines – eight different sections producing at different times. It sounds absolutely amazing.”4 continued on page 32 DECEMBER 2018 www.EnjoyMagazine.net

Mastering the music requires students work as a team. They gain poise and confidence, Spencer says. “It’s not just singing the notes … It’s about giving a part of yourself to the audience.” In addition to the Madrigal Singers, the dinner features some 25 student instrumentalists under the direction of Shasta High Instrumental Music Director Lou Polcari. And approximately 60 more students sing, serve, host and perform. Madrigal Dinner connects school with community. Parent and community volunteers power the production. Whether the task is publicity, security, table centerpieces or even butter, salt and pepper, there’s a committee with someone in charge. Fifty to 75 volunteers help each night, Spencer notes. Volunteer Rita Simpson designs and sews dresses, tunics, bubble pants and headpieces, working with the velvets, brocades, silks and other fabrics in the tower of the Shasta Union High School District office building next to Shasta High. She began volunteering when her daughter was a ninth-grader in the production and kept on stitching. This is her 21st year. She typically makes three or four costumes each year to replace ones ready to be retired. This time it was five – including elaborate new garb for the queen. “I love it. I love the kids. And I love creating,” she says.

In its 39th year, Madrigal Dinner was started by former Shasta High music teacher Ken Putnam, who was also choir director at Pilgrim Congregational Church. The church, with its stone walls and impressive acoustics, is an important part of the dinner. “The church is the perfect venue,” Spencer says. “It really does have a castle-like feeling.” Taking on the cherished dinner in 2002 following Putnam’s retirement seemed a bit daunting but Spencer says, “By the time I got here, it was kind of a machine.” The Madrigal Dinner is something many families look forward to each Christmas season. On closing night, after the final song of the final performance is finished, Spencer invites Madrigal Dinner alumni to join the current cast. The room is soon encircled by song and filled with affection for a community tradition that continues on. • Shasta High School Madrigal Dinner • Dec. 5-8 and 12-15 Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2850 Foothill Blvd., Redding Tickets $45 • www.shastahighchoir.com

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K E N T ’ S M E AT S & G R O C E R I E S A N D K AT H Y ’ S D E L I THE FRIENDLY SMILES radiate across the room and welcome you like sentiments on a welcome mat, and the aromas greeting you remind you of home cooking at its best. Kent’s Meats & Groceries and Kathy’s Deli are North State icons. Kent and Kathy Pfrimmer both grew up in Cottonwood and were introduced during high school by Kathy’s best friend. Then 57 years later, they have placed their family’s roots deep into the community, and they have found a recipe for success. Kent started his career at age 12, working for his father at Rose’s Market in Cottonwood. He realized his passion was in the meat department and choice meats. In 1976, they started a custom meat plant in the back of what was Ben’s Market. Later in 1978, the Pfrimmers purchased Ben’s Market and re-named it Kent’s Meats & Groceries. Kathy’s Deli emerged three years later after Kathy discovered the sandwiches they bought from another company were “terrible.”

Kathy and her mother began making around 10 sandwiches and a few salads daily. That led to a full-service catering business. They cater weddings and special events, and supply sandwiches and salads for local businesses. “We make approximately 300-plus sandwiches daily and around 800 lbs.

of salad a week.” says Kathy. They also offer homemade dinners, dips, sauces, soups and a mixture of other high-quality deli foods. “I am so proud of my girls and what a nice job we do,” Kathy says. 4 continued on page 36

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Staff appreciate Kathy’s sense of humor and mentorship. “I love waking up to come to work,” says Karen Jones, an employee of about 30 years. “It not only has the best food, but it is like working with family. And Kent is the most generous, kind-hearted man.” Of course, life has not always been full of joys. The Pfrimmers have had sorrow touch their lives, as well.

“The saddest day of our lives was the day we lost our son Todd,” Kathy says. “He was the ambassador of the store, but he would have wanted us to carry on.” Todd greeted customers with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye, and on Friday nights, Todd fired up the grill with the same enthusiasm as his father. The assortment of imported and local cheese, selection

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of local wines and deli fresh items are worth the stop alone. Awardwinning smoked hams, bacon and sausage are just a few of the items prepared in their own smokehouses. The sausage makers, Jeff Marnel and their grandson, Tad Pfrimmer, join the efforts to prepare the best quality for their customers. “We feel very fortunate to have been here this long,” Kathy says. “It’s all due to the loyal support of our customers. Our favorite part of this business is serving our customers

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C L A S S I C A L LY T R A I N E D B L AC K V I O L I N D U O B R I N G S T H E I R H I P H O P S O U N D TO T H E C A S C A D E In terms of improvisation, beats and rhymes, My dream is to see hip-hop incorporated into education. - Quincy Jones NAMED AFTER AN ALBUM by swing-jazz violinist Stuff Smith, Black Violin is a violin- and viola-playing hip-hop duo consisting of classically trained musicians Kevin Sylvester (Kev Marcus) and Winer Baptiste (Will B). Sylvester and Baptiste, who have been performing together as Black Violin for more than a decade, initially began to reinvent radio hits, infusing pop music with Bach-informed baroque and the sounds of old-school rap from their youth. The duo’s first tracks which they performed in nightclubs around Miami consisted of both original compositions and mash-ups – songs created by blending two or more pre-recorded songs, usually by overlaying the vocal track of one song seamlessly over the instrumental track of another. When they first tried to get attention for their unique mashup of classical music and hip-hop, club owners in south Florida didn’t quite know what to make of their sound. “It didn’t sound like anything that would make sense to them,” recalls Sylvester, “until we’d take out the violins on the sidewalk, open the trunk of the car and blast the radio, and then start playing on top of the radio hits. We’d draw a crowd of people, and then the response was, ‘OK, I get it now, you can come in and do this.’”4 continued on page 40 DECEMBER 2018 www.EnjoyMagazine.net

Sylvester and Baptiste first met, appropriately enough, as part of the orchestra at the Dillard High School of the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Baptiste hoped to play the saxophone but somehow got stuck in the string section and learned to love the viola instead. Sylvester played the violin, as he had since age 9. Through their classes and rehearsals, they developed as classical musicians, while in their free time they listened to hip-hop and R&B. The friends attended different colleges on full music scholarships and reconnected after graduation, finding new inspiration from the legendary violinist Stuff Smith, who was the first to use electric amplification techniques on a violin. When Black Violin moved to New York City, Sylvester and Baptiste hit popularity through their performance at Amateur Night at the Apollo, winning the Harlem theater’s “legend” title in 2005. That led to accompanying Alicia Keys at the Billboard Awards and collaborations with performers like Kanye West, Tom Petty and Aerosmith. They perform about 200 shows per year, sharing their tunes in 49 states and 36 countries, appearing at official NFL celebrations for three Super Bowls, entertaining troops in Iraq and playing at former President Barack Obama’s 2013 inaugural ball. The duo has released two mixtapes and three albums: 2008’s selftitled debut, 2012’s “Classically Trained” and 2015’s “Stereotypes” (which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard classical crossover chart and No. 4 on the R&B chart). “The entire concept of Stereotypes,” says Sylvester, “is about the life that we know and live. We didn’t want to just make music, but make music that has a message and can possibly make social change.” One of Black Violin’s most important commitments is performing for thousands of kids across North America each year, along with conducting school workshops called “Jump Training” with the objective of promoting improvisation and finding one’s personal musical voice. “We don’t just want to be known for really cool violin shows. If we’ve got you up in the aisles dancing and you’re having a transformative experience, we want to give you something more. Since we always have kids in our audience, we talk directly to them. If I were a 10- or 11-yearold playing violin or bass or trumpet, or if I was a dancer and I saw Black Violin with beautiful strings on top of a hard beat that is related to what they listen to on the radio, to see that mashup and then have us tell them that the show they’re attending isn’t just about the violin. It’s about thinking differently about what you want to do, and if someone tells you that you can’t do it, then you use it as a fuel to make sure you do it. Who knows what that does to someone impressionable at that age? Who knows what tree grows from that seed? We try and inspire young people. Whatever you love to do, do it over and over and over, and do it in a way that no one else has even thought about doing it. Then you’ll be more successful than you ever dreamed.” • Black Violin • Jan. 30 • Cascade Theatre, Redding Phil Reser has written stories on major American rock and music acts for newspapers, magazines and radio stations since receiving his journalism degree from San Francisco State University. His media contributions include the New York Times, San Francisco Examiner, Chico Enterprise-Record, KCHO & KFPR Public Radio, Blues Revue and Rolling Stone magazines.

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through the concurrent enrollment program. After high school and prior to joining the Air Force I completed most of my general education requirements at Shasta College—which earned me a promotion when I graduated basic training! Now, years later, there are classes that I still reflect upon and am grateful to have taken. “History of Jazz and Rock,” with Dr. Larry Grandy, helped me listen to music in a far more engaging manner. My enthusiasm for critical thinking was developed even further by taking “Logic” with Dr. Ramon Tello. Finally, “Introduction to Business” with Eva Jimenez provided me with my first look into the world of business. Mrs. Jimenez has such passion for the subject that it’s contagious.

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N O R T H B O U N D C O F F E E R OA S T E R S I N M O U N T S H A S TA THERE SEEM TO BE two kinds of people in the world: Those who love coffee and those who have yet to taste that perfect roast. It’s also possible that Northbound Coffee Roasters has that perfect roast. If you don’t consider yourself a coffee fan, you might want to reconsider. Keith Hamrick and his wife, Jen Lovrak, own and operate this tiny coffee roasting company at the foot of Mt. Shasta. They’ve established an extensive customer base that seems reminiscent of the expanding frontier railroads that inspired their company’s name, tapping into the roots of the North State’s rich railroad history. The railroad was vital in forming the Northern California mountain community that the couple calls home, so it seems fitting that a coffee with a similar name would help start the day for many local residents. But this coffee doesn’t just stay in the mountains. Hamrick and Lovrak already have loyal customers all over the West Coast and are still gaining steam. Northbound chooses the highest quality, organically certified, green coffee beans. For every bean they choose, they will probably have rejected 10. After they decide on a bean, they choose a roast and then subject each roast to an essential process called “blind cupping.” This methodical process puts every roast and every bean to the test. During this stage, they personally smell, taste and savor each roast. At this stage, it’s also very common to hear Hamrick quietly whisper to himself, “Mmm, that is so good.” 4 continued on page 46 DECEMBER 2018 www.EnjoyMagazine.net

EVEN AFTER A COLLECTIVE 20 YEARS OF WORKING WITH COFFEE THEY BOTH KNOW THAT FEW THINGS COMPARE TO TASTING AND ENJOYING THAT PERFECT CUP. TOGETHER THEY “LOVE CRAFTING ENJOYMENT FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR DAILY LIVES.”

Even after a collective 20 years of working with coffee, he and Lovrak both know that few things compare to tasting and enjoying that perfect cup. Lovrak is quick to say that together, they “love crafting enjoyment for people in their daily lives.” Each blend is crafted with some love and an eye for quality that bring so many people so much of that enjoyment. With names like Mainline, Trimmers Delight and Happy Camper, it’s easy to understand why so many North State residents enjoy Northbound Coffee’s premium crafted roasts. This husband and wife team values quality above all else and their goal is summed up in Hamrick’s words when he says, “I just want people to have a good experience.” From their 1956 Probat Coffee Roaster to their quality labels and packaging, everything demonstrates their company values. They aren’t afraid to pitch their product. They love their coffee and they love to share. At the end of the day, they enjoy their life, and a large part of that enjoyment comes from their coffee and friends. From San Francisco to Boston, many restaurants, cafes, and specialty markets seem to agree. • Northbound Coffee www.northboundcoffee.com (530) 926-3442.

Jason Burkleo is a husband, father, former Marine Corps Infantryman and self proclaimed adventurer. His personal motto is “If you’re going to be a bear be a Grizzly.” He has a bachelor’s degree and enjoys freelance writing about the places he’s been and the people he meets.

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TIP: ‘Tis the season for brush sets galore! Your best value when purchasing brushes is to try to find them all wrapped up for the holidays. Often, you get the same quality brush, but bundled together for giftgiving savings. Better act quickly – these gift sets rarely last long! So now you’ve got the right tools. (Hooray!) Now learn to use them. Always blend foundation into your hairline and blush upward toward your temples. You don’t want any lines of demarcation or an unnatural concentration of color anywhere on your face. Never dip your brush into makeup and apply it directly onto your face; this leads to a splotchy, uneven distribution of color. Blot your brush or give it a good tap to shake off excess pigment before getting near your face. Always put on makeup in light, sheer layers. This technique lets you slowly build color intensity and ensures your color wears off evenly. Never sweep eyeshadow over your lids like a windshield wiper. Instead, pat on a layer of pigment with the flat side of your brush before using the tip to blend it in. You’ll get less flaking and fallout that way, which means less makeup to dust off your face later. WHAT’S THE BIG DIFF? When it comes to brushes, costlier natural hairs like sable or goat aren’t always better than cheaper synthetics. Here’s the breakdown of what to use and when. NATURAL VS. SYNTHETIC Animal hairs are best for grabbing and blending powders like blushes and eyeshadows. But to apply liquids or creams, such as foundation or lipstick, go for synthetic brushes, which distribute product without absorbing it, so you’ll get an even, seamless finish. ONE LAST TIP: Use those extra sponge applicators to apply lipstick as a stain. The sponge absorbs oiliness and deposits just the right amount of pigment. Brushes help with more controlled coverage and an even, flawless, more professional finish. • Melissa Gulden is a Redding native who is celebrating her 12th year writing for Enjoy magazine. She is a former cosmetics business manager and makeup artist, and loves contributing to the beauty and wellness of the North State. Melissa teaches English at a local high school, as well as at Shasta College.

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C OT TO N W O O D ’ S AWA R D - W I N N I N G A R T I S T C A R L AV E R Y CARL AVERY was amazed he took first place in the contest. Though the Cottonwood artist had built a solid reputation on what he could do with ink or paint through Carl Avery Studios for six years, this competition was a real stretch from his customer base in Northern California. “There were 300 entries from 17 countries,” he recalls of the 2012 contest to produce artwork for SATA, maker of high-end spray guns. His prize for the win was a SATAjet 4000. “And they sent a second spray gun, with my design on it,” he adds in a tone of wonder. “They didn’t have to do that.” Avery turns back to his work, hand-brushing shadow detail into a composition of paint on canvas. Stroking in lines either straight or curved, his hand holds rock steady. This particular piece exemplifies what he calls his style, jagged blocks stacked with hollow cylinders in a way that looks to defy gravity. “I try to get movement in my art, like it could topple at any moment,” he says. “I like all the different angles and shadows going into it. I like the kinetic energy.”

This piece is among six works scheduled for display in Sacramento at a Native American Heritage Commission dinner. Plenty of others have been drawn to Avery’s artistic energy. Known primarily for his artwork on cars and motorcycles, he also paints murals, such as the ones gracing the walls at both locations of Wilda’s restaurant in Redding. Wilda’s owner Brett Spears was sold on Avery after seeing his graffiti works. “I wanted to get that look into the restaurants,” he says. “I just let him go wild.” He likes everything Avery has done for him. “Carl was easy to work with,” he says. “And he’s got a great imagination.” He’s also got great drive. Avery says he is sketching, painting or spraying all the time. “My wife keeps the books for the business,” he says. “She lets me do what I want to do, which is artwork.” He describes a cozy domestic scene, the two of them sitting on the couch together watching TV while he sketches new artistic ideas on a tablet.4 continued on page 56

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He has always been able to split his attention between creating and what is going on around him. “In high school, I started to draw during lectures. They’d call on me to ask what was said and I repeated it back. They let me keep drawing. They knew I wasn’t drawing to goof off, I guess.” But that didn’t mean his art had no impact on his education. “There were times when I was supposed to be doing homework, but I wasn’t doing it,” he says. “I was drawing. I really don’t know if I’ve had a time in my life when I didn’t have a pen or a pencil in my hand.” While growing up on the Yurok Reservation, Avery got tired of the style of his ancestors and added his own, taking two-dimensional symbols to 3-D. He does give his heritage some credit for what he calls his obsession with art. “I think it’s inbred,” he says, “from the basket weaving and the bow making.” His family nourished his growing talent. “My dad bought me an airbrush when I was 13,” he recalls. “He said, ‘Here, play with this. You’re going to be good at it.’” After graduating high school, Avery came to Redding to enroll at Shasta College, pursuing mainly his love of basketball. He majored in business management, but he never finished college because he found something better. “I got a job answering phones in a paint shop,” he recounts. “On weekends I hung out with the painters. That’s where I learned the craft.”

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Eric Carbin, owner of Flawless Automotive Design, worked with Avery for eight years. “I’d pick the colors,” he says, “and he’d go to work and bring the design to life. I just watched him.” Carbin adds with a laugh, “From then to now, I’ve seen a 5,000% increase in his talent.” Car by car, motorcycle by motorcycle, Avery builds his reputation. He gets new work through word of mouth, with a little help from Facebook and Instagram, and is now seeing recognition from the professional world, which recently culminated in an invitation to the Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Association show, described as the world’s premier automotive specialty products trade event. “I’ll be a demonstration artist,” he says, which involves painting live before a highly select audience. “It was the spray gun contest that got me there,” he says with a smile. • Carl Avery Studios (530) 524-4670

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

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S IN’ GIFF’ P P I L F L STIL ERS FOR G R U B K A STE S 40 YEAR Y L R A E N GRUFF IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT when it comes to describing Dick Blake, the mustachioed proprietor of Giff ’s Steakburger. In keeping with the season, Grinch may be a little bit closer to the truth. Gruff. Grinch. Grump. Blake, 76, has heard ‘em all, and worse. And he freely gives as good as he gets, which is one of the traits his ragtag group of regulars loves about him. Of course, they’re also fond of the burgers he grills himself, and Blake has dished out a lot of them. Having been in business for 39 years, he estimates he’s made more than a million steakburgers, including the namesake Ugly Burger. Each one is made and pressed by hand from fresh beef delivered daily from R&R Quality Meats and grilled over real charcoal. And he’s made a lot of friends over the years. A lot. The dozen or so who stop by early in the morning for coffee and conversation— NASCAR and the Shasta Speedway are popular topics, as well as politics, the weather and the garden-variety goings-on in town—and the mainstays who while away the afternoon hours are proof that behind Blake’s crusty exterior lies an affable, kindhearted man. All of which is not to say that a visit to Giff ’s is like a stroll through a Hallmark store. Thin-skinned customers are advised to toughen up a bit; political correctness is not exactly in Blake’s skill-set. Diners whose political inclinations lean leftward should avoid most of the signs filling the walls lest they risk losing their appetites.4 continued on page 60

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Having been in business for 39 years, he estimates he’s made more than a million steakburgers, including the namesake Ugly Burger. Other signs steer clear of politics and opt instead for the risqué or off-color. Blake is an unapologetic American and the decorations in his small establishment reflect that. Blake was drafted into the Army as a 26-year-old father of one and served 18 months in Vietnam as the crew chief on a Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter. “I have no regrets,” he says. “When I came home, the war was over for me.” Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Blake spent 37 years in the grocery business before retiring. Some 18 months after his stint in Vietnam, Blake met his second wife, Barbara, and the two have been married 51 years. “She’s a very good lady. She puts up with all my (BS).” Blake came up to Redding on a vacation in 1978 and was looking to relocate to an area where he felt safer raising his family. He ran across Giff ’s Steakburger, which had been open for six months and was for sale. He gave it the once-over and decided to buy it. As he was completing the paperwork, the seller offered a less-thanoptimistic prediction: “He said, ‘You’re not going to make it,’” Blake recalls with a wry grin. “This little place has been very good to me,” Blake says. “Some days are good; some days are bad. I just go with the flow. But I’ve got a lot of friends.” The secret to Giff ’s Steakburger’s success? Nothing more complicated than hard work. “I’m 76 years old and I work 12 hours a day, six days a week. That’s what the doctor says keeps me going: I’ve got something to do,” Blake says.

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It was nearing closing time on a recent afternoon when Gus McEntire, the owner of a landscaping business and a Giff ’s regular, showed up and entered into a salty give-and-take dialog with Blake that sounded like it had been going on for years. In between good-natured invectives, McEntire observes that he, Blake and the other regulars have been talking politics at Giff ’s for 37 years. “We haven’t solved anything yet, but we’re working on it,” Blake replies. A few years ago, when Blake was dragged, kicking and screaming, into the 21st century and finally began accepting debit and credit cards, the news prompted Redding Radio’s Don Burton to produce a spoof commercial heralding the development in authentic Giff ’s language. (Although hilarious, the spot cannot be excerpted in a family publication.) The history of the Ugly Burger, though, is fit for print. Recalls Blake: “A customer I call Ugly Bob came in and said he wanted a bigger burger. He said, ‘I want something big and ugly,’ so I smashed two patties together and that’s how it came about.” • Giff’s Steakburger 2827 Bechelli Lane, Redding • (Mission Square shopping center) (530) 223-3586 • Hours: 9 am to 4 pm Monday-Saturday

Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with 37 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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IT SEEMS INEVITABLE now that Jorge Salas would have developed his own card game. The aficionado of board and card games has never played a game he didn't think he could make better. “I always loved games and every game that we have bought and played, I've always changed the rules,” says the Chico-based school counselor. “It was already good, but I'd think, ‘I can make this better.’” He had reason to try. The 54-year-old husband and father of two daughters, Alicia and Adriana, enjoys family game nights and also coaches an even more critical audience, the Chico Junior High School Game Club, both after school and at lunch. Not content to just hand his students a simple deck of cards or a board game, Salas arranged a complex variation of the popular card game Uno that involved five decks and dice. “And the kids loved it,” he says with joy in his voice. “We played that one forever.” The game also had staying power on vacations with family and friends of all ages, as well as in his household. He knew he was onto something. Salas was born in Costa Rica and moved to Florida when he was 14, eventually finding his way to Redding, where his mom lived, and Shasta College. He became housemates with his Red Lion4 continued on page 66

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co-worker Ron Gilmore, now a Los Angeles-based graphic designer and information technology professional. “They were always doing creative endeavors together, even back in the day,” says Salas’ wife, Jennifer. Having stayed in touch all of these years, Salas took Gilmore up on an invitation in January 2017 to see Morris Day and the Time in Los Angeles. “Prince and Morris Day were my idols,” he says. After the concert, rather than going out to the clubs, the two stayed in and played one of Salas’ reinterpreted card games. “He showed me the game and we played it when we weren’t at the concert,” says Gilmore, a Central Valley High School graduate. Struck by how much fun they were having, the two decided to create an original card game for the commercial market and began designing it that night. Fuego! was born. “It’s because I loved a segment on Seth Meyers called ‘Ya burnt!'” says Salas of the game’s name. Gilmore designed a special card with Salas' face on it. “When you draw it you have to say, “Ya burnt!,” says Salas with a laugh. Gilmore notes that he went through several iterations of Salas’ face and “made him look a little more handsome.” “It took me a year to finish doing it and then we refined it,” says Gilmore of the deck's design. The refinement process involved hours of playing with family and students. When Salas noticed that a couple of cards confused kids, he had the colors changed. He took note of the number 13 being considered unlucky and took it out. He also noticed that students hated cards that reversed the order of play. So he added some in. “The object of the game is to get rid of all of your cards,” says Salas. “There’s strategy and luck.” Once the refinement process was finished, Salas and Gilmore put in their first order for production. Salas has been busy demonstrating it at places such as the Chico Farmers Market, Bird in Hand and Made in Chico. He’s also enjoyed feedback and minor celebrity status from fans of the game. When the school year began, a parent approached Salas to tell him her family, from children to grandma, had played Fuego! all summer. “When I hear that, it just makes me happy,” he says. He also got to chuckle when he overheard a middle school student at a cafe excitedly tell his mom, “That’s the guy that invented Fuego!” “I've seen whole classes play and the kids just love it,” he adds, noting that shy students are often drawn out by the game because it’s so engaging. “It requires you to talk. Whoever is closest to winning, you plot against them. You strategize.” The game is also garnering fans out of the area due to its availability on Amazon. The first five-star review came from someone unknown to Salas and Gilmore. Now Salas is working on an expansion pack for the original Fuego! game and may just have a concept for another game in him. “Jorge gets and idea and he runs with it,” Jennifer says with a laugh. “He makes it happen.” • www.fuegogame.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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THE LANDSCAPE has changed so dramatically since July 26, the day the Carr Fire roared into J’S MARKET Redding. You can really see the impact on Highway 299 west between Buenaventura and Old Shasta. The first time I saw it, it shocked me, took my breath away. The Old Mill House Deli has completely disappeared, and the house across the street where Madeline sold her tie dyes on summer afternoons is gone. Landmarks that we always thought would be there have vanished forever. People’s homes, like the house to the north of 299 just before Old Shasta that had so many windows along its roof line – I admired that home 1,000 times, thought it was the coolest house, now gone. We were reporting on the Carr Fire that evening on Q97, getting and giving up-to-the-second updates as the firenado swept into Redding and surrounding communities. And we heard J’s Market, the heartbeat of Old Shasta, was gone, too. That was a gut punch, a big one in a day of unspeakable destruction, and news that turned out to be untrue. Miraculously, J’s Market was spared. J’s Market was started by J. Bennett on March 12, 1967. That beautiful brick building was originally a service and auto repair shop. You know those flowers that grow in front of the store? There used to be gas pumps there. There was a wonderful cafe there, too, called J Birds. And while the gas pumps and cafe are gone, the one constant continues to be the importance of this landmark to the community, a community that is less than half the size it was before the Carr Fire. Todd Bennett was running the store the morning of July 26. “The town had been evacuated, but things seemed pretty calm that morning. About twelve noon, two spot fires broke out on the hill above us. They were big flames, about 200 feet high, but they got to them pretty quickly.

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Things seemed OK until about 5:30 when the big one hit.” That’s about the time he heard J’s was I N S H A S TA gone. “I finally left at 7:30 that night. I had no idea that the town had burned up, and that the fire swept into Redding.” Todd didn’t return to J’s for more than two weeks. Todd and Lan Bennett have been managing J’s for many years, and one can feel the love they have for the customers who come in for homemade sandwiches, last-minute snacks, beverages and the essentials they may need to bring home for those who still have a home in Old Shasta. You can’t miss the warmth people feel for one another. Everyone knows that they are all in it together, #OldShastaStrong. But there is also an uncertainty about the future, and whether J’s can continue to survive in a community with such a diminished population. Is it possible? Will the residents who lost their homes come back? So many have left with little thought of returning. And so much depends upon people returning to Whiskeytown Lake on weekends. I asked Todd what his vision of the future is. “I don’t really know. I hope it’s going to be alright. I think things will come back. I just don’t know how long it’s going to take. I wish I did.” Our county needs J’s to continue – a living, breathing symbol of survival, and a necessary part of our shared history. No one can predict the future, but we can continue to honor the present by stopping by every once in a while and purchasing something from the well-stocked shelves of J’s Market in Old Shasta. It’s been going strong for more than 50 years, and I’m hoping it will be around for another 50. • J’s Market • 15438 CA-299, Shasta • (530) 243-3080

Billy Pilgrim has enjoyed a career in radio, television, and marketing since age 16. He is married, has three children, and contributes his energy and time to Redding Recreation. You can hear him on the Billy and Patrick Show weekday mornings on Q97.

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H A L E A K A L A WA L N U T S H E L L I N G I N G E R B E R SINCE THE LATE 19TH CENTURY, Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” has been something of a holiday staple. From the musical composition to the ballet choreography, can we even think of Christmas without those little mustached soldiers? But this year, when it comes to holiday traditions, you might want to consider a visit to Gerber’s Haleakala where you can get a glimpse of a real nutcracker in action. Haleakala is a three-generation, family-owned walnut grower and processor, though Haleakala office manager Samantha Haman says there’s a fourth generation that comes in a few days per week. “There’s a few things going on here,” she says, referring to the 520 acres of walnuts and the processing and shelling operation. “Haleakala Ranch is where we actually grow and care for the trees, and we also have Haleakala walnut shelling, so basically we’re a root-to-box operation here.”

Haleakala’s goal is pretty simple: To establish long-term relationships with buyers, to provide a quality product at a reasonable cost, to maximize growers’ returns and to partner with employees to grow as a community. Despite the name, which is Hawaiian for house of the sun, Haleakala prides itself for its involvement locally in Tehama County. “We sponsor the rodeo every year, and have a sponsorship with the local theatre,” explains Haman, referring to the Haleakala stage at the Red Bluff State Theatre. And though the name of the company might not be common, Haman says, “It sticks in people’s minds. It’s not easily forgotten.” Even though Haman says they run a pretty simple operation, she also says, “A lot of people don’t know how much work goes into [Haleakala]. Many people have said, ‘I thought this was just you-take-the-hammer-and-crack-the-nut kind of operation.’” 4 continued on page 76 DECEMBER 2018 www.EnjoyMagazine.net

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In addition to farming 520 acres of walnut orchards, Haleakala operates a processing facility which includes a two-story, 200-foot long industrial machine that cracks and separates walnuts into various sizes, which of course Haman says they call The Cracker. “Most of the walnuts people are exposed to may have an off-putting flavor, but fresh walnuts are actually really tasty and don’t have a bitter flavor.” Plus, she adds, “they’re a healthy product with the seal of approval from the American Heart Association, and naturally GMO free.” The company doesn’t sell much domestically, “but it’s something that we’re looking into for the future, and we’re always expanding our family, and have space for new family members to join us if they’re interested,” she says, referring to other growers. Haleakala has had a lot of success selling internationally, but “this year has been a funny year because of tariffs,” she adds. But just because Haleakala sells mostly internationally doesn’t mean the walnuts can’t be had close to home. “It’s not impossible to get our walnuts,” says Haman. “We do get people who call in for a box of walnuts here and there, so we do that,” adding that they have a small quantity of six-pound holiday boxes available. When planning the holiday party this year, forget roasted almonds or the pecan pie, and instead try a walnut maple pie recipe instead, or at the very least, check out Haleakala in person and check out a totally different kind of nutcracker. And the timing is perfect. Haleakala’s season is short, but you can catch them between September and March. • Haleakala Walnut Shelling, Inc. 9969 Tyler Road, Gerber www.healthywalnuts.com

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Founders/owners Dan Davidson and Rose Crain Photos courtesy of Haleakala Ranch

Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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With so much going on during the holidays, it’s always nice to get a little help. Our list below provides just a little assistance in making sure you remember all those special people this holiday season!

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WINTER AT BLACK BUTTE Dr. Adam Attoun is a co-owner and radiologist at MD Imaging and has lived in Redding for 13 years. Photography is a serious hobby of his which he also considers an artistic release from the medical field. He specializes in portraiture but developed an additional interest in landscape photography upon moving to Redding. View some of his work at www.facebook.com/AdamAttounPhotography/ DECEMBER 2018 www.EnjoyMagazine.net

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WHAT’S COOKIN’

BY LANA GRANFORS | PHOTOS: KARA STEWART

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PAM’S TRIPLE GINGERSNAP COOKIES YIELDS: 3-4 DOZEN This month’s recipe was submitted by another devoted reader and a dear friend of mine, Pam Rachel. We worked together at KMS for years where she was a stylist in the test salon and she is still my stylist, all these years later. Pam has submitted one of her family’s holiday favorites, Triple Ginger Gingersnaps. What inspired her for this cookie was a holiday party segment of Barefoot Contessa where Ina Garten packaged cookies in a clear sleeve, closed with a pretty festive ribbon. As her party guests left, they were asked to take a package of cookies on their way out. Pam wanted to use that idea and decided to fill the sleeves with these delicious cookies for her own holiday party guests. As a tip, she also uses these with some graham crackers, ground together, for her cheesecake crust – a nice touch for a holiday cheesecake. Merry Christmas… Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS: 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1⁄2 tsp. salt 12 T (1 1⁄2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 T ground ginger 1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 1⁄4 cup dark brown sugar 1⁄4 cup molasses 2 T finely grated fresh ginger (from 2- or 3-inch piece) 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk 3 T finely chopped crystalized ginger Granulated sugar, for rolling

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DIRECTIONS: STEP 1: In a bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. STEP 2: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once melted, lower heat and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until foaming subsides and butter is just beginning to turn golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.

STEP 3: Transfer melted butter to large bowl and whisk in ground ginger and cinnamon. Let cool for about 2 minutes, then whisk in brown sugar, molasses and fresh ginger. Add egg and yolk and whisk to combine. Add flour mixture and stir until just incorporated. Mix in crystallized ginger. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 to 2 hours. STEP 4: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Position oven racks to uppermiddle and lower-middle positions. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper (or use silicone baking mats). Place granulated sugar in shallow dish or bowl. Spoon about a large tablespoon of dough and shape into 1-inch balls, then roll in sugar to coat. Arrange balls on prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 to 2 inches of space between them.

STEP 5: Bake for 15 minutes, then rotate baking sheets (top to bottom and front to back) and bake for an additional 9 to 10 minutes, or until cookies on lower tray just begin to darken around edges. STEP 6: Transfer to wire rack and cool completely before serving. Repeat with remaining dough. Cookies will keep, stored at room temperature in an airtight container, for up to 2 weeks. TIP FOR MAKING AHEAD: Prepare and shape dough balls and roll in sugar, then place on a parchment lined baking pan. Place pan to freezer and freeze until solid, then transfer dough balls to a zip-top bag. Label with the cookie type and baking information. Cookies can be placed on baking sheets and baked right from frozen, just increase baking time by about 2 minutes.

Lana Granfors has resided in Redding since moving here from Texas in 1975. She devotes time to her passions: family, travel, gardening and cooking. A self-taught cook, her recipes are created with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, ease of preparation and of course, flavor.

TOTAL TIME: 2 hours

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FROM FOOD TO FUN, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY

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December 6, 13, 20, 27 • Anderson Story Time, Anderson Library, 3200 W. Center St., 3:30-4:30pm, www.shastalibraries.org

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December 5, 12, 19, 26 • Preschool Story Time, Burney Library, 37038 Siskiyou St., 11am-noon, www.shastalibraries.org

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December 7 • North State Symphony presents “Holiday Chamber Music” with the Shasta College Choirs, John’s Episcopal Church, 2341 Floral Ave., 7:30pm, www.northstatesymphony.org December 7 • Community Christmas Tree Lighting, City Plaza, 6pm, www.downtownchico.com

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December 1, 2 • River: The Upper Sacramento River Watershed by Bob Nugent, Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave., 11am-4pm, www.siskiyouartsmuseum.org December 1-29 • “Cross Cultures” Art Exhibit, Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave., 11am-4pm, www.siskiyouartsmuseum.org December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • The Lone Ranger, Dunsmuir Brewery Works, 5701 Dunsmuir Ave., 3pm, www.mtshastachamber.com December 7 • First Friday with Allison & Victor Martin, Dunsmuir Brewery Works, 5701 Dunsmuir Ave., 6:30pm, www.mtshastachamber.com

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December 5 • The Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Parade, 5pm tree lighting at Orchard Hospital on Spruce Street, 6:30pm parade in Downtown Gridley, www.gridleyareachamber.org

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mccloud

December 7 • Christmas Magic, McCloud Heritage Junction Museum, 320 Main St., 6pm, www.mccloudchamber.com

mt. shasta

December 1-31 • Skate Rink Open, Siskiyou Ice Rink, 800 Rockfellow Drive, various times, www.siskiyourink.org December 5, 12, 19, 26 • Smooth Guitar by Jimmy Limo, Lily’s Restaurant, 1013 South Mt. Shasta Blvd., 6:30pm, www.mtshastachamber.com December 15 • Cheap Skate Night, Siskiyou Ice Rink, 800 Rockfellow Drive, 6-9pm, www.siskiyourink.org December 16 • Skate with Santa, Siskiyou Ice Rink, 800 Rockfellow Drive, 1:30-3pm, www.siskiyourink.org December 25 • Christmas Day Skate Session, Siskiyou Ice Rink, 800 Rockfellow Drive, noon-5pm, www.siskiyourink.org December 25-29 • Holiday Weekday Afternoon Skate Sessions, Siskiyou Ice Rink, 800 Rockfellow Drive, noon-5pm, www.siskiyourink.org December 31 • New Year’s Eve Family Celebration, Siskiyou Ice Rink, 800 Rockfellow Drive, 6:30-9pm, www.siskiyourink.org

oroville

December 1 • “A Christmas Celebration” presented by the Oroville Community Concert Band, Oroville Historic State Theatre, 1489 Myers St., 7pm, www.orovillestatetheatre.com

palo cedro

December 7 • Palo Cedro Country Christmas, Holiday Shopping Center, 9350 Deschutes Road, 5-8pm December 16 • Free Old Time Fiddle Jam, Open Mic and Concert, Palo Cedro Community Hall, 22037 Old 44 Drive, 1-4pm, www.northstatefiddlers.com

red bluff

December 1 • A Santa’s Elves Christmas Fair, Tehama District Fairgrounds, 650 Antelope Blvd., 10am-4pm December 1, 2, 7 • Sparrow’s Landing open to the public, 24095 Alden Drive, 9am-4pm, (530) 276-8248 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Red Bluff Farmers Market, 100 Main St., 9am-1pm, www.redbluffchamber.com December 7 • 3rd Annual Chamber Christmas Breakfast, Red Bluff Dodge Showroom, 545 Adobe Road, 7:45am, www.redbluffchamber.com December 15 • Pioneer Christmas Party, William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, 21659 Adobe Road, 11am-3pm, www.redbluffchamber.com

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redding

December 1 • Redding Lighted Christmas Parade, Downtown Redding, 6pm, www.reddingchristmasparade.com December 1, 8, 15 • Redding Farmers Market, Redding City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave., 7:30am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org • Brewhouse Tour, Wildcard Brewing Company, 9565 Crossroads Drive, 4:30pm, (530) 722-9239, www.visitredding.com December 1-15 • Holiday Show and Gift Shop, North Valley Art League’s Carter House Gallery, 48 Quartz Hill Road, 11am-4pm, www.nval.org December 2 • Free Old Time Fiddle Jam, Concert and Open Mic, St. James Lutheran Church, 2500 Shasta View Blvd., 1-4pm, www.northstatefiddlers.com December 4 • Escapees RV Club Monthly Meeting, Country Waffle, 2300 Athens Ave., 11:30am December 5, 12, 19 • Midweek Madness, Wildcard Brewing Company, 9565 Crossroads Drive, 2-8pm, (530) 722-9239 December 7, 14, 21, 28 • Foodie Friday, Wildcard Brewing Co. Tied House, 1321 Butte St., 5-8pm, (530) 722-9239, www.visitredding.com December 8 • Enterprise High School Victorian Singers, Behrens-Eaton House Museum, 2 pm, museum open 1-4pm • Blackbox Soundstage, The Stirring, 2250 Churn Creek Road #101, 6:30pm, www.facebook.com/blackboxredding • YMCA Jingle Bell Jog & Breakfast with Santa, jog starts at Lake Redding Pavilion, 56 Quartz Hill Rd., Breakfast at Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 North Court St., 8:30-11am

December 9 • North State Symphony presents “Holiday Chamber Music” with the Shasta College Choirs, All Saints Episcopal Church, 2150 Benton Drive, 4pm, www.northstatesymphony.org December 15 • Santa Crawl, Downtown Redding, 7pm www.vivadowntowredding.org December 29 • Frosty Fun Run, Lake Redding ParkPavilion, 56 Quartz Hill Rd., 8-10am, www.midniteracing.net

shasta lake

December 2, 9 • Shasta Lake Farmers Market, Heritage Roasting Co., 4302 Shasta Dam Blvd., 8am-noon December 1 • Magical Country Christmas, Uptown Susanville, 5-7pm, www.shastacascade.com

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weaverville

December 1 • First Saturday Art Cruise, Main Street Weaverville, 5-8pm, www.trinitycountyarts.org December 5, 12, 19 • Winter Artisan Market, Veterans Memorial Hall, 109 Memorial Drive, 3-6pm, (530) 623-2380

weed

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Distance to the Sun, Mt. Shasta Brewing Co. 360 College Ave., 2pm, www.mtshastachamber.com December 7, 14, 21, 28 • Kevin McDowell, soft acoustic guitar, Mt. Shasta Brewing Co., 360 College Ave., 4:30pm, www.mtshastachamber.com December 6, 13, 20, 27 • Live Acoustic Bluegrass, Country and Classic Rock, Weed Alehouse & Bistro, 360 College Ave., 6pm, www.mtshastachamber.com

whitmore

December 9 • Community Center Monthly Breakfast, Whitmore Community Center, 30555 Whitmore Road, 8-11am, www.facebook. com/WhitmoreCommunityCenter

cascade theatre

www.cascadetheatre.org December 1, 2 • “A Cascade Christmas 2018,” 1pm Saturday, 4pm Sunday December 5 • Postmodern Jukebox, 7:30pm December 7, 8 • Redding City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” 7:30pm Friday, 2pm and 7:30pm Saturday December 11 • Trey Anastasio, 7:30pm December 12 • Tommy Emmanuel with Jerry Douglas, 7:30pm December 16 • “A Christmas Story,” 6pm December 20 • “A Celtic Christmas,” 7:30pm December 31 • A North State New Year’s Eve, 7pm

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chico state university

www.csuchico.edu/upe performance www.csuchico.edu/soa December 1, 2 • “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Harlen Adams Theatre, 2pm December 7-9 • “Believe,” 7:30pm Friday, 2pm and 7:30pm Saturday, 2pm Sunday • “Glorious Sounds of the Season,” Harlen Adams Theatre, 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday December 13 • Celtic Woman, 7:30pm December 14 • Fall Recital: Chico State Guitar Ensemble, Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, 5pm December 14, 15 • Unity in Motion: Dance Concert, Harlen Adams Theatre, 7:30pm December 19 • Leann Rimes, 7:30pm

December 5, 12, 19, 26 • Read and Play Story Time, Children’s Story Room, 3:30pm December 6, 13, 20, 27 • Read and Create Story Time, Children’s Story Room, 3:30pm December 7, 14, 21, 28 • Read and Discover Story Time, Children’s Story Room, 10:30am December 12 • The Library Book Group, Foundation Meeting Room, 11am December 15 • Winter Wonderland, Children’s Library, 10am

riverfront playhouse

www.riverfrontplayhouse.net December 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 • “Miracle on 34th Street,” 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

schreder planetarium www.shastacoe.org/ planetarium

December 7, 21 • Special Holiday Shows: Christmas Star, Season of Wonder, 7pm

shasta college

www.shastacollege.edu December 1 • Winter Concert Featuring College Choirs, 7:30pm December 5, 6 • “Fuddy Meers,” 6pm

redding civic auditorium

www.reddingcivic.com December 7 • Klove Christmas Tour, 7pm December 14 • Mariachi Los Camperos, 7pm December 22 • “Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays,” 7pm

redding library

www.shastalibraries.org December 1 • Friends of the Redding Library Giant Book Sale, 10am-1pm December 3, 10, 17, 31 • Babies, Books and Play, Children’s Story Room, 10:30am • Game Night, Children’s Story Room, 4pm December 4, 11, 18 • Read and Sing Story Time, Children’s Story Room, 10:30am • Teen Advisory Board, Children’s Story Room, 6pm December 4 • Teen Star Wars Movie Night, Community Room, 5pm 96

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December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • “Survival!” Indoor Animal Show, 2pm December 2, 16 • Imagination Playground, noon-3 December 5 • Five and Dime Discount Day, 10am-5pm December 7, 14, 21, 28 • Animal Spotlight Program, 2pm December 8 • Family 2nd Saturday: Sensational Saturday, 11am-3pm December 15 • Science Saturday: Magnificent Magnetism, 11am-3pm December 26 • Maker Wednesday: Ozobots, 1-3pm December 27 • Winter Workshop: Print Shop, 9am-noon • Winter Workshop: Animal Creations, 1-4pm December 28 • Winter Workshop: Weaving, 9am-noon • Winter Workshop: Science Lab, 1-4pm December 29 • Garden Tour, 10am To be listed in this section of Enjoy magazine, please post your event on our website, www.enjoymagazine.net, by the 1st of the month—one month prior to the next magazine issue. For example, a January event will need to be posted by December 1.

state theatre - red bluff

www.statetheatreredbluff.com December 5 • Petula Clark, 7pm December 8 • North State Symphony Holiday Chamber Concert, 7:30pm December 14, 15 • “The Word Made Flesh,” presented by the Selah Dance Company, 6:30pm December 16 • “Let There Be Christmas,” 3pm

turtle bay

www.turtlebay.org December 1-30 • Aquatic Adventures, 10:30am • “Between Two Worlds: Untold Stories of Refugees from Laos,” 10am-4pm • “Incredible Inventions: An Interactive History of Science for Children,” 10am-4pm • “Shadows of the Human Condition,” 10am-4pm December 1 • Holiday Wreath Making Workshop, 9am • Charlie Rabbit & Friends, 10am • Paint Night at the Museum: “Winter Trees,” 4:30pm

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YOU MAY HAVE SEEN one while you were walking through the mall during the holiday season – a Christmas tree not dressed in glitzy ornaments and lights, but from whose branches paper angels hang. Amidst the bustling shoppers and decked out displays for the season’s must-have toys, Angel Trees bring hope. Each paper angel hanging from the tree represents a child from a family in need. Former prisoner Mary K. Beard founded the Angel Tree Program in 1982. She had joined the organization Prison Fellowship, wanting to lead a program that would help prisoners and their families during the holiday season. Thus she began the Angel Tree Program, giving parents behind bars a way to restore and strengthen relationships with their children by making gift-giving possible at Christmas. Each year, thousands of incarcerated parents sign their children up for the Angel Tree Program. For every $20 given, a prisoner’s child receives a Christmas gift chosen for them by their incarcerated parent, along with a note to remind them that they are loved and not forgotten. Since its inception in 1982, the Angel Tree Program has delivered more than 10 million gifts to girls and boys with a mom or dad in prison.

Today, Prison Fellowship is not the only nonprofit that sets up Angel Trees. The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program offers joy and dignity to families in need, allowing anonymous donors to provide gifts to thousands of children each Christmas. If it weren’t for the Angel Tree Programs, millions of children in America would go without Christmas gifts due to their parents being unable to afford them. How do the Angel Trees work? It’s simple – just select an angel from the tree, and read the item your little “angel” desires for Christmas. You then purchase the desired item and return it to the proper Angel Tree location. From there, your gift will be delivered by Christmas to the child’s family, bringing hope and joy to a child who might otherwise go without a package to open. For more information on where to find the nearest Angel Tree location, contact your local Salvation Army or visit www. salvationarmyusa.org. To donate to the nearest Angel Tree: A Program of Prison Fellowship, visit www.prisonfellowship.org. •

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