Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living — June 2020

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

JUNE 2020

ISSUE 165

V I TA M I N S E A expand your horizons

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vitamin sea

beauty trends 19 | Sun Protection Recommendations

good finds 49 | Tehama Creatives

The Healing Power of the Ocean

53 | Awesome Araucanas in Cottonwood

29 | Surfing in Humboldt County

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35 | Plan a Redwood Coast Vacation, Post Shelter in Place

41 | Rob Petterson, Traveling Salesman

45 | The Seaside Community of Shelter Cove

on the map 25 | Eastern Siskiyou Audio Tours

in every issue 13 | My Town: Derrick Pringle, Jr. 57 | Enjoy the View—Tony Reed 58 | What’s Cookin’—Chocolate Sea Salt Granola 61 | Downtown Details

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62 | Giving Back—Friends of the Dunes

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COLLEGE OPTIONS “As a counselor, I refer families to College OPTIONS time and time again …

Students can drop in or make appointments; someone always answers the phone, and questions or issues are resolved either in-person or by email.”

Cindy Harris, Enterprise High School Counselor College Options exists to help students prepare for successful post high school careers. The College Options team provides free college and career advice for all Northern California students and their families at its resource center in downtown Redding. This includes preparing students for two- and four-year college admission requirements, financial aid and scholarships, career assessments and local job and internship opportunities.

Through long-standing partnerships with local colleges and universities, College Options has brought in millions of dollars in federal, state and private funding to provide a college and career advisor at every high school and several middle schools in Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity and Modoc counties. College Options also coordinates large scale, annual events for youth including: * KinderCollege Day - Now in its twelfth year, thousands of kindergarten students converge on the Simpson University campus for a day of career activities. * Eighth Grade Days - Career fairs held annually at local community colleges. * College Quest - College fairs held annually in both Shasta and Siskiyou counties. * College Campus Visits - Tours of several college campuses throughout California and Oregon.

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VITAMIN SEA – expand your horizons Anyone who has ever picked up our magazine knows one thing about us – we’re eternal optimists. Everything in these pages focuses on the fun, the hopeful, the inspirational, the Enjoy-able. But friends, we aren’t going to lie. This season has been tough, and we are weary.

Our cure can be found in crashing waves and salty air as we meander west for a dose of vitamin sea—a place where you can devour fresh-caught fish after playing on the beach all day. Being seaside rejuvenates your mind, body, heart and soul, and we could all use a little bit of that right now. Are you ready to plan a trip?

The Friends of the Dunes in Humboldt County have worked for years to painstakingly restore the dunes by hand-removing nonnative plant species. Its Humboldt Coastal Nature Center is a handson learning hub.

We’ve also got some insider tips for planning your ocean getaway, including accommodations, activities to fill your days and some locally owned places to fill your belly. We ferreted out some sweet surfing spots, too. Of course, be sure that travel restrictions have been lifted and you’re able to follow all necessary health precautions while on the road.

Don’t forget to pack some snacks before hitting the road – make a batch of our Chocolate Sea Salt Granola and munch on it while you travel. The sea salt will get you in that coastal state of mind.

Close your eyes, listen to the roar of Mother Ocean, feel your body relax and absorb every bit of that glorious Vitamin Sea. Enjoy!

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Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Information Director/Women’s Basketball Coach, Simpson University My wife and I met at Simpson University in 2003, but moved out of the area that spring. After a fouryear stint in Washington State, the opportunity to return to Simpson presented itself and we jumped on it. We have now lived in Redding going on 13 years and we are glad we returned. This is now our home and the place we are raising our children.

One thing I love about Redding is how involved and relational the community is. Being a part of a community that supports and looks out for each other is something my wife and I always dreamed about. We love how when we go out, people know us and sincerely care about the wellbeing of our family. My wife and I don’t have family in Redding, so having our local church (Little Country) and Simpson University embrace us as family has been great. This is something you really don’t get in larger cities.

Another thing I love about Redding is the mountain ranges and the beauty of the outdoors. We are truly blessed to see and fully enjoy God’s creation every day. Coming from the Northwest where you only have two seasons, winter and spring, it has been a pleasure to have four seasons. Seeing the leaves change colors in the fall, enjoying the cold winters, then seeing the flowers bloom in the spring – I even enjoy the hot summers and going to the lake.

Redding is and will forever be our home. I am truly blessed to live in such a rich and loving community.

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Vitamin Sea T H E H E A L I N G P OW E R O F T H E O C E A N

IF RELAXATION was a destination on a map, it would, no doubt, be decorated with an immense blue sky, aglow with radiant sunlight and the reflection of a seemingly endless sea.

The salt-kissed air would welcome us. The warm sand would be the soft, plush carpet at our feet. The birds would sing us a song, inviting us to come in and stay a while. Puffy white clouds would drop by to say hello before floating off into the distance, waving us a sweet goodbye.

We’d be flooded with joyful memories of days filled with laughter, love and the sound of crashing waves. We would treasure the feeling of frothed saltwater on our skin, rinsing our worries away.

The beach has enchanted the hearts and minds of those who need relief from the daily stresses of life since the dawn of humanity. While there are many aesthetic reasons the sea holds such charm, there’s a good bit of science behind it, too. Recent studies have indicated that “Blue Spaces,” a fancy term for locales with bodies of water, have the power to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being. 4 continued on page 16

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Being in proximity to water – lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, fountains and other man-made water structures – can promote physical, mental and emotional wellness. The sea, however, is the Blue Space that seems to have the most profound impact on health. During the 19th century, doctors prescribed sea bathing and fresh air as a treatment for everything from depression to heat-based illnesses. But what is it about Blue Spaces – and the sea, in particular – that have the power to heal?

INCREASED LEVELS OF VITAMIN D - Often associated with a healthy immune system and strong bones and muscles, the sun triggers our bodies to produce Vitamin D. Nearly one billion people in the world are Vitamin D deficient. While it is important to limit sun exposure to protect against skin cancer and other heat-based illnesses, time at the beach helps us reach optimal levels of Vitamin D. MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - Whether you are swimming, walking, running, surfing, canoeing or playing other water sports at the beach, or riding your bike, skateboard or roller skates on the boardwalk, you are directly combatting the health issues associated with physical inactivity, obesity and mental illness.

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A CONNECTION TO NATURE – We often forget how our connection to nature impacts our mental well-being. A trip to the beach gives us space and time to explore tide pools, watch birds soar through the sky, admire fish as they dance underwater, or learn a thing or two about the art of sunbathing from seals and sea turtles. In these moments, we are nurturing the intimate connection we have with the world around us.

RELIEF FROM COGNITIVE FATIGUE – Life can be stressful.

Bearing the mental and emotional load of all that comes at us as we move through the world can tire our brains and increase stress. Some researchers believe that water – the way the light reflects on it, creates patterns and engages our sense of wonder – can hold our attention subconsciously. Not having to invest in active thinking gives our minds the ability to concentrate at a higher level, a place to self-reflect and an opportunity to be restored to former glory.

HIGHER AIR QUALITY – At the shore, the air is healthier. The sea breeze pushes pollution away, and the salt-laden air transports us back to the feeling of anticipation that is sure to come as we get closer to the beach. The balmy air typically greets us before we even begin to see the shore. That sweet, often coconut-scented aroma of tanning lotion and sunblock that marks our official arrival also can’t be underestimated.

Our sense of olfaction has the power to transport us to a cherished spot on a sandy beach, in another place and time, with a single whiff.

THE POWER OF BLUE – The color blue is typically associated with a sense of calmness, spirituality, security and trust. It’s so wellloved, in fact, that Pantone, the color authority in the realm of design, selected Classic Blue as its Color of the Year for 2020. The beach has plenty of blue to offer – giving sanctuary to the weary eye, mind, body and soul.

A CALMING SOUNDSCAPE – The ocean drowns out the sounds typically associated with stress and replaces them with the crashing of waves on the shore, the lapping of water against our feet or the subtle sizzle of the sand as the water recedes back into the ocean.

GREATER SOCIAL INTERACTION – Being near the sea creates opportunities for us to interact with others. Perhaps it’s the fact that the beach invites perfect strangers to jump into a game of volleyball or that, somehow, kids who have never met are willing to bring their pails and shovels together to build a sandcastle. Perhaps it’s the proximity to others that are soaking up the happy vibes at the beach that begets more positivity. Smiles are contagious, after all.

AN ASSOCIATION WITH HAPPY TIMES – No matter where you live in the world, a visit to the beach is typically associated with joyful, carefree moments. Whether it’s the remembrance of a fun-filled trip to the beach from your childhood or of that killer vacation you took last year, the sense of nostalgia that comes with being at the beach carries its own healing power. • Kimberly N. Bonéy is a freelance writer, jewelry designer and owner of HerStory Vintage and herstoryvintage.com. When she’s not writing stories or joyfully creating new jewelry in her home studio, she’s enjoying time with her family, traveling or perusing flea markets, vintage and antique shops and estate sales for new inspiration.

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—Fun in the Sun— S U N P R OT E C T I O N R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S THOSE LAZY DAYS of summer are upon us and, for those of us here in the North State, they bring the potential for a whole lot of sun exposure. As you buckle those fabulous new wedge sandals and swipe that glossy watermelon shade on your lips, don’t forget the most basic warm-weather accessory: sun protection. I used to love to lie in the sun all day, floating in the pool without a care in the world. But it’s a different time and I’m not 20 years old anymore. If only I had learned earlier to cover up! So, to get you summer ready, here are some top sun care products, as well as dermatologist-recommended reminders and tips for effective application.

According to dermatologists, the best time to apply SPF is right after showering or before leaving home so the product is able to fully absorb into the skin and provide protection from ultraviolet radiation. Go with a broadspectrum sunscreen, in either chemical or mineral formula (which protects against both UVA and UVB rays) and reapply every one to two hours, especially when you’re outside all day. Also look for products that are water resistant and protect anywhere from 40 to 80 minutes, with a minimum SPF of 30.

The best sunscreen is the one you’ll use consistently and apply correctly – and liberal application is the key. You should use approximately an ounce to cover your entire body every two hours (shot glass size) and reapply whenever you get wet. (Try Neutrogena Ultra Sheer DryTouch SPF 55, $8.) Consider a mineral sunscreen. Some chemical sunscreens contain oxybenzone, which research has found to significantly destroy coral reefs; furthermore, many chemicals can irritate the skin. For a mineral sunscreen you can buy at most drugstores, try Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen SPF 30+. Keep a tube in your car – many people forget to apply sunscreen while driving. You get so much sun damage on the driver’s window side of your face and body, and once you hit 50 or 60, you will start to notice the damage even more. This sunscreen doesn’t have any chemicals, fragrance or common-known irritants; plus, the bottle turns blue in harmful UV light, reminding you to apply (Amazon, $12). 4

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EltaMD is a favorite sunscreen among dermatologists, and this one comes in a non-aerosol spray (Broad Spectrum 46). Although it sprays on white, it rubs in clear and feels light on the skin. There is also an aerosol version, EltaMD’s UV Aero SPF 45, and both are water resistant for 80 minutes. (The aerosol version does contain octinoxate, so it isn’t completely chemical-free.) Spray sunscreens are great for touch-ups throughout the day, every two hours if you are outdoors, or after drying off post water. EltaMD comes in many different formulas, including a tinted version that doesn’t leave a white cast. It also has hyaluronic acid in it, which can make skin feel wonderful if it’s irritated. Check www.Dermstore.com for prices.

As some sprays can end up lost in the breeze, Supergoop makes a mousse version. Supergoop Super Power Sunscreen Mousse SPF 50 is easy to apply. The frothy foam isn’t sticky like lotion; it absorbs on the spot and provides full coverage. Kids love it, too ($34, Amazon).

And speaking of kiddos, dermatologists agree that once kids reach 6 months – the age they can safely wear sunscreen – they should exclusively use mineral sunscreens that are hypoallergenic and tested for efficacy. This specific brand from Neutrogena, which is formulated for babies, features a broad-spectrum SPF 50 shield against UVA and UVB rays, and is dermatologist tested, water-resistant and hypoallergenic (Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Mineral Sunscreen, $10.99, Target).

Finally, the best cruelty-free sunscreen is from Pacifica. The environmentally friendly and 100 percent vegan line is free of just about any scary additive you can think of, and comes in a stick, lotion and spray, depending on your preference. Just be sure to check the ingredients, as not all of Pacifica’s products are chemical free. Try Pacifica Sun + Suncare Mineral Face Shade Coconut Probiotic SPF 30 (Target, $13).

With so many options available, there really is no excuse to not cover up – with sunscreen, that is. Whatever formula, whatever brand, there is truly a sun protection product for anyone. So get outside and enjoy frolicking in the sand and surf – we’ve got you covered. •

Melissa Gulden grew up in Redding, and worked as a makeup artist for years before going into teaching. She is currently working on her doctorate in English Education. She loves USC football, the SF Giants, and all things summer.

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drive through education E A S T E R N S I S K I YO U A U D I O T O U R S EASTERN SISKIYOU County is a rugged volcanic landscape full of natural wonders that include the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge and the Lava Beds National Monument. And now, thanks to a couple of free audio tours that combine sightseeing, history, storytelling and a novel driving tour technology, you can visit these iconic spots in your own car at your own pace – with all the benefits of a guided tour and none of the drawbacks.

“We wanted to bring more people into our area to experience the valuable national and local history. We also wanted to involve multiple rural communities in one featured attraction so the audio tour was a perfect fit,” explains Linda Woodley of Rural Klamath Connects, a regional economic development group that created the first audio tour to bolster tourism in the area.

The initial tour, entitled “The Modoc War: A Homeland Lost,” is an epic story about the origins of the Modoc War and takes visitors from the starting point just over the Oregon border in Klamath Falls, through 60 miles of important and scenic landmarks to the Lava Beds National Monument in Tulelake. Fought over a six-month period, the Modoc War was a series of skirmishes from 1872-1873 that saw 55 to 60 Modoc warriors from their Stronghold keep as many as 1,000 Army soldiers at bay – without ever losing a battle. Today, the war is recognized as one of the costliest in United States history in terms of lives lost and dollars spent per enemy combatant, and its effect on the Modoc People and eastern Siskiyou has been profound.

But unlike a standard museum tour that moves from site to site with “dead space” in between, much of the audio tour unfolds during the driving sections of the tour and incorporates the geography into the tour. Touted as an “immersive, GPS-enabled tour,” it works something like a “location-aware” podcast with music and sound effects. The route is also carefully constructed to build the narrative with the environment, forming a truly three-dimensional storytelling experience. “I love the fact that the speed of the tour is the decision of the people in the car – where if they want to spend more time at a site, they can. If they want to talk about what4

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they’ve experienced there before moving on, they can. There are chances to share our emotions and ask questions of each other,” explains Cheewa James, acclaimed author of the book “Modoc: The Tribe that Wouldn’t Die” and narrator of the tour.

But James’ deeply personal connection to the story makes the tour most compelling. Not only does she know the land intimately having once worked at the Lava Beds as an site interpreter, she is the great-granddaughter of Shkeitko (known by his English name as “Shacknasty Jim”), one of the Modoc warriors who fought in the Stronghold. Her first-hand familial knowledge is interwoven throughout the tour, from the birth of her grandfather inside the Stronghold to the inclusion of an ancient Modoc song that’s been passed down through generations.

“The Change Song is an ancient Modoc song with an invitation to people to accept that change is a continuing part of life. It happens, things move on,” James says. “The song invites all people, not just Modocs, to be a part of the song’s meaning – that we move together, often helping one another, through change.” For visitors, this personal lens creates a one-of-a-kind experience that brings history to life. “History is only as dull as the way it is approached. In this case, the stories, the music, the excitement create a picture of a different kind of life over 100 years ago,” James notes.

The launch of The Modoc War audio tour has since inspired a companion tour. “We were so impressed by the Modoc Audio Tour we felt that it would be a wonderful way to share the Refuge’s story with visitors, as well,” explains John Fitzroy, the Visitor Services Manager for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that manages both the Tule Lake and Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuges. Launching this summer, the second audio tour is a roughly 20-mile tour that

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takes visitors through the heart of the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge and ends at the adjacent Lava Beds National Monument.

“Since the end of the last Ice Age, Tule Lake has been an oasis for wildlife, particularly migratory birds which depend on the ebb and flow of these vast and unique arid wetlands.

We’re hopeful that the story of these lands and how people have shaped them over time will instill a sense of wonder and excitement for the Refuge and its mission to preserve wetlands for future generations.”

Both tours are free. To access them, visitors must first download the VoiceMap mobile app to their mobile device (free and compatible with both Android and iOS), then follow step-bystep instructions in the app. Additional information and links are at www.discoversiskiyou. com and www.discoverklamath.com. • Megan Peterson is a Chico native who lives in Etna. For nearly two decades she’s written, produced and pitched content for a variety of television networks, including the Travel Channel, National Geographic and Discovery. She works at Discover Siskiyou and considers Siskiyou her muse.

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S U R F I N G I N H U M B O L DT C O U N T Y UP IN THE FAR northwestern corner of California is a natural, cool environment where century-old towering redwoods meet a fiery sea all layered in morning fog. The North Coast beckons those who range from the strange to the simple, including ranchers, cannabis growers, Humboldt State University college students, Lost Coast Trail hikers or visitors looking to escape the scorching valley heat. The North Coast also attracts a small sector of resilient, thick-skinned (or is it thick-wetsuited?) surfers who are willing to brave the elements, frigid ocean waters and moderately challenging treks to access some of Northern California’s best waves.

However, hardcore longtime surfers of Humboldt are protective of their ocean and they don’t want to see their favorite spots become overcrowded like other parts of California. Therefore, finding a local willing to share where they go for the best barrels is pretty much impossible.

That’s why the best way to get introduced to the Humboldt surf scene is to get your feet wet at these North Coast beaches first. They’re easy to access, safe and put out a good vibe. With the help of born-and-raised California surfer Sean Jansen who has been riding the waves of the North Coast for 15 years, we’ve compiled our top three surf spots for intermediate surfers. 4

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MOONSTONE BEACH–Look up the best surf spots in Humboldt County and Moonstone Beach will likely pop up first. The long, sandy beach has plenty of room to catch waves (even on the weekends) for surfers of all abilities. The waves are long and consistent, the beach kept clean and picturesque. For those wanting to learn how to surf, the Moonstone Beach Surf Camp also hosts private and group lessons along with kids’ summer camps (www.moonstonebeachsurfcamp.com).

“It’s very perfect for beginners; it’s an expansive beach. It’s so long, all sand, you don’t have to worry about falling off your board and hitting any rocks. It’s undoubtedly the best place in Humboldt to learn,” Jansen says.

TRINIDAD STATE BEACH–Also located in Trinidad off Patrick’s Point Drive, State Beach is another nice long sandy beach that’s about 19 miles north or Eureka off Highway 101. Like most beaches in the Patrick’s Point area, visitors must first meander through the forest and along the high open bluff before dropping down toward the sea. Once you’re there, State Beach offers surfers exposed yet smooth beach and reef breaks that veer both left and right. It’s best to go when there’s a low tide.

COLLEGE COVE–Popular during the summer when school’s out, College Cove is a west-facing beach that’s protected from whipping winds and crazy swells. It seems a bit more isolated than other Trinidad beaches (which is maybe why some people tend to spend the day here sans clothes) and becomes a quick favorite for those who find it. After parking at Stagecoach Road, take the steep, roughly maintained staircase down to the flat sandy sea.

“This is accurately named because it’s where college students go when the weather warms up. In the afternoon, the winds pick up, but College Cove is nice and protected. It’s a fun-for-the-whole-family kind of spot,” Jansen says.

THE BEST TIME TO SURF THE NORTH COAST …Is right now in the summertime months of June through August. It depends on what level of surfer you are and what kind of risks you’re willing to take, but if you want warm(er) weather, longboard-worthy fun waves and less chance of a shark attack, going in the peak summer season is safest. While it still tends to be foggy in the mornings and the water maintains a cool 45-65 degrees, if you’re committed to surfing and have a 4-5mm-thick wetsuit (with neoprene booties and a hood), you should be okay.

“Winter is the worst,” Jansen says. “There are massive waves and it’s always pouring rain. You have to go out in a wetsuit. But even in the spring, the North Pacific can still be very angry. Fall is tricky because an early winter can come and it’s also what the locals deem ‘Sharktober’ because there are often more shark attacks in September through November, especially in October. The summer is perfect because the waves are smaller and more consistent”.

It takes a special kind of person to brave the Northern California coastal weather, waves and mystical environment, but if you catch it on the right day, you can truly have a one-of-a-kind surf experience.

For more information about Sean Jansen and his surf travels, visit jansenjournals.com. • 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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“THIS IS ACCURATELY NAMED BECAUSE IT’S WHERE COLLEGE STUDENTS GO WHEN THE WEATHER WARMS UP. IN THE AFTERNOON, THE WINDS PICK UP, BUT COLLEGE COVE IS NICE AND PROTECTED. IT’S A FUN-FORTHE-WHOLE-FAMILY KIND OF SPOT,” JANSEN SAYS.

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DRIVEN AT HEART Gail Hyler wasn’t used to pacing herself, but when the active retiree’s heart started putting up red flags, she slowed down just enough to take notice. She’s glad she did.

A 73-year-old Redding resident, Gail devotes time to several hobbies, but one of her favorites is gardening. Her half-acre property includes 4,500 square feet of lawn, a flower garden and more than 40 trees, and its upkeep is a labor of love for Gail.

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“My hands and feet would swell, I coughed a lot, and I got out of breath climbing stairs,” Gail said.

“This went on for at least a year, but I’m a highlydriven person, and that led me to push past how I was feeling. I was a bit like a train—I just kept rolling.”

By November 2018, however, Gail’s symptoms were undeniable, and she sought help from her primary care provider, Dignity Health Medical Group North State Nurse Practitioner Julie Winter. Winter detected an irregular heart rhythm and referred Gail to Alaeddin Ayyad, MD, Cardiologist with Dignity Health Medical Group North State.

Dr. Ayyad delivered sobering news: Gail had a common type of arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation, a leaky mitral valve—one of four valves that help blood flow through the heart—and congestive heart failure. She would eventually need surgery to treat the arrhythmia and faulty valve. Dr. Ayyad monitored Gail for several months, but by late May 2019, one thing was clear: She needed to have surgery GAIL POST SURGERY soon.

A TWO-IN-ONE TREATMENT In mid-June, Gail met with Eric Keyser, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Dignity Health Medical Group North State and Mercy Medical Center Redding. Right away, his humility and attention to detail impressed her.

“DR. KEYSER WAS COMPLETELY FOCUSED ON ME, HE WAS CALM AND DECISIVE, AND HE ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION MY DAUGHTERS AND I HAD,” GAIL SAID. “HE ALLEVIATED ALL OF MY WORRIES.” Dr. Keyser recommended repairing Gail’s mitral valve and performing a type of ablation called a maze procedure to treat the atrial fibrillation. He would accomplish both during an open-heart surgery.

“An alternative was to replace Gail’s valve with an artificial one, which is a good option but has been shown to be, in some ways, inferior to keeping the patient’s own heart valve,” Dr. Keyser said. “We wanted the best for Gail. The other alternative was to continue with medical therapy, but that was no longer holding the line for her, so we needed to do something before her heart became permanently damaged.”

On Aug. 21, following a two-month delay caused by an unexpected, unrelated health issue that arose for Gail—see “All Together Now”— Dr. Keyser operated on her at Mercy Medical Center Redding.

The operation took about four hours. Gail spent the next eight days in the hospital working with physical and occupational therapists to regain strength and functional ability so she could continue recovering at home.

SETTLING INTO A NEW PACE A high-energy person, Gail found the seemingly slow rate of recovery from open-heart surgery trying. Dignity Health North State home health care workers and physical therapists visited her at home for several weeks so she could continue the rehabilitation that began in the hospital.

“It was difficult for me to recognize my progress, but everyone else saw that I was improving remarkably,” Gail said.

Gail continues to see Dr. Ayyad so he can monitor how her mitral valve is doing and watch for any recurrences of atrial fibrillation. Gail still marvels at how so many Dignity Health North State physicians worked together to care for her.

“The physicians’ offices at Dignity Health North State are interconnected, and that’s a great help when you’re on a long journey like the one I’ve been on,” she said. “A well-oiled machine—that’s what Dignity Health North State is.”

ALL TOGETHER NOW Open-heart surgery is a complex undertaking that requires the expertise of a variety of specialists.

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That was especially true when presurgery imaging unexpectedly revealed an eight- centimeter mass on the adrenal gland above Gail Hyler’s left kidney.

“Typically, we take a multidisciplinary approach to open-heart surgery that involves the patient’s cardiologist, primary care provider and allied health professionals, such as echocardiographers and respiratory therapists,” said Eric Keyser, MD, who performed Gail’s surgery. “However, treating the mass on Gail’s adrenal gland fell outside of our team’s expertise, so we had to make our team larger.”

Gail visited Patrick Fowler, MD, Urologist with Redding Urologic Associates and Dignity Health North State. He determined that Gail would need surgery to remove the mass but advised proceeding with the heart operation first so it would be safer to perform the second surgery.

More than two months after Gail’s open-heart surgery, Dr. Fowler removed the adrenal mass—it wasn’t cancerous—through several small incisions, and Gail recovered well.

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P L A N A R E D W O O D C O A S T VA C AT I O N , P O S T S H E LT E R I N P L A C E CLOSE YOUR EYES and imagine it – a wide vista of the Pacific Ocean, a fresh coastal breeze sweeping over you as you take in the waves crashing past the sea stacks.

Mild coastal weather is the perfect remedy for those hot summer days in the North State, but a trip to Humboldt County may be needed even more after months of sheltering in place.

Perhaps you had to put your spring break travel plans on hold with COVID-19. Or maybe you’re simply feeling the effects of cabin fever from hunkering down in your home for months. As the shelter in place orders start to lift, we’re left with the longing to get a change of scenery, but uncertain about how to safely explore.

Just a three-hour drive from Redding, winding west on the ribbon of Highway 299, lies the gorgeous coastline and breathtaking beauty of the Redwoods. And with a few extra precautions, you can easily and safely enjoy a coastal vacation. Here are some insider tips.

WHERE TO STAY — Most important in planning your coastal getaway is finding the right accommodations.

A crowded hotel or camping with communal bathrooms might not be ideal this year. The safer and certainly cozier option is to find a vacation rental. Not only will you easily be able to keep a safe distance from others, but the vacation rentals throughout Humboldt County offer some of the most charming spaces full of character and ideal locations to best enjoy all the Redwood Coast has to offer. 4

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Take Treasure Cove, for example – a three-bedroom vacation rental with panoramic ocean views, a hot tub and a short walk to the beach.

Jonna and Reed Kitchen, owners of Trinidad Retreats, have brought an attention to detail that makes the space truly feel like home away from home. “We love making our spaces feel hospitable,” says Jonna. “In light of COVID, we’re going the extra mile by bookending our guests’ stays with an extra day to ensure we can clean and sanitize everything in line with CDC regulations.”

WHAT TO DO—The Redwood Coast is a rural community with lots of room to spread out. You can easily find your own stretch of beach, whether you want to explore the tidepools at Trinidad State Beach or simply take in the crashing waves while strolling down Clam Beach.

If you’re looking for something a little more adventurous, try a kayak paddle around Freshwater Lagoon. Pacific Outfitters in Eureka offers kayak rentals and guided tours. “There’s something so peaceful about being on the water, especially on Freshwater Lagoon,” says Pacific Outfitters Adventure Guide Jonathan Jones. “On a good day, you’ll get a front-row view of egrets wading in the shore, see an osprey dive to catch its dinner and hear the roar of the ocean, just on the other side of the highway.”

WHERE TO EAT—There’s no shortage of delicious food in Humboldt County. And like everywhere, its restaurants have been finding new and creative ways to offer its menu in safe ways. Order a famous potato cone from Lighthouse Grill and4

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If heading to a restaurant doesn’t feel like a safe option for you, Murphy’s Market has you covered. This local family market has just about everything you’d need to make a delicious meal in the comfort of your vacation rental kitchen. Pick up some locally made goods, like fresh-baked bread from Brio and award-winning wine from Moonstone Crossing Winery.

Before leaving, check to make sure traveling is safe and allowed within state and local guidelines. Take extra precautions to ensure you and your adventure buddies can follow all regulations while away from home, which may involve wearing masks and maintaining six feet of distance.

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Allie Heemstra is a marketing consultant and executive director of the Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce.

Originally from Iowa, Allie moved to Humboldt County after traveling solo around the west coast for a year and falling in love with northern coastal California. She loves hiking, canoeing and exploring with her fiancé.

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RON MCCLOUD, the owner of Dunsmuir Hardware, misses the days when traveling salesmen sauntered through his doors and shared their jokes and colorful stories about life on the road.

Gone are the guys who came in with cutlery, tools and lightbulbs, all of which he now orders online. The sporting goods and key salesmen were especially good joke tellers, McCloud remembers.

Now McCloud taps out his orders on the computer, “and the computer doesn’t tell jokes when you’re ordering paint,” he says.

But guess what? Right next door to McCloud’s hardware store, in a shop chock full of antiques, books and colorful postcards, presides one of the last of the West Coast’s traveling salesmen.

Rob Pettersen runs that shop most days of the week, but he also spends a lot of time on the road selling postcards, greeting cards, CDs and vinyl records to stores from Los Angeles to Seattle.

He’s portly, gregarious and a born salesman. As a kid growing up in Germany (his father, an employee with the Department of Defense, was working out of Heidelberg), he sold gummy bears to the kids on the school bus, and, later, vinyl rock records to his teenage friends.

When he came over to the States and settled in LA in 1981, he began importing thousands of CDs from Europe and sold them to stores all over the country.

Pettersen grew to love the traveling life, sometimes staying on the road for six months at a time. With his engaging personality and his colorful stories about life on the road, he made friends with the owners of mom-and-pop retail outlets all over the United States.

“After a while I had friends in every city, folks who’d help me when I was down, who’d loan me the cash I needed when I was out of gas, or whom I’d help when they were short on cash – never an invoice, never a late fee.

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“I MAY NOT HAVE MY OWN FAMILY, BUT DOWN HERE I’M FINALLY FINDING WHAT I’D CALL AN EXTENDED FAMILY. I’M LEARNING THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS ON THE ROAD.”

Pettersen chalked up more than a million miles on his road trips, burning through three cars while carting his merchandise all over the lower 48 states. A big music fan, he loved tuning his radio to polka stations in the Midwest. He visited Janis Joplin’s old high school in Beaumont, Texas, and stood at the spot on a Manhattan sidewalk where John Lennon was shot.

One of Pettersen’s road trip buddies is Terry Currier, the owner of Music Millennium in Portland. He’s been in the music business there for nearly 50 years.

“Over the years we’ve only had two guys selling music out of their cars,” Currier said. “The other guy gave up a long time ago. Rob’s an adventurer. If this were the 1800s, he’d be doing it in a covered wagon.”

With all that time on the road, there was no room for marriage or children, or even a long-term live-in relationship, although he’d occasionally take a girlfriend with him on his road trips.

He was on one of his trips, on his way to Portland, when winter conditions forced him to stop for the night in a small town near Mount Shasta. He’d never paid much attention to the big mountain before, but when he opened the curtain in his Dunsmuir motel and looked out his window he was awestruck.

His sister Kirsten had already bought some property in McCloud, and soon he too was looking for a place to live in the Mount Shasta region.

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He found it in the old high school in McCloud, settling down in the 2,000-square-foot former band room.

“The move saved my life,” he said. “I was a pretty heavy partier in LA.” Sitting in his main street shop, which doubles as a coffee shop/social hub, he said, “I may not have my own family, but down here I’m finally finding what I’d call an extended family. I’m learning the importance of community after all those years on the road.”

He’s exchanged the anonymity of life in LA for small-town neighborliness, waving to the sheriff ’s deputy as he drives by the shop, standing on the sidewalk in front of his shop to exchange small talk with passersby.

“Getting settled here in Dunsmuir with my music store and coffee house gets me back to my roots,” he says. “Dunsmuir reminds me a lot of Heidelberg. They’re both train towns nestled in canyons, with rivers running through them.”

At 65, he’s hoping to retire this fall by selling his coffee house/ antique store.

He’s not so sure he wants to retire from the road, though, from his role as “the last road dog.” He tried awhile back to switch to online selling to his mom-and-pop stores, but the proprietors wouldn’t go for it. They wanted him to keep coming through their doors, he said, telling his stories.

So he may make a few more trips, not so much for the money but to keep the tradition going.

Music store owner Currier is convinced he’ll be seeing Pettersen at least a few more times up in Portland. “It’s in his blood. He has a passion for the road, for the record stores, and for the music.”•

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

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Black-tailed deer take advantage of Shelter Cove’s relaxed, isolated nature.

Black Sands Beach marks the southern end of the 24.6-mile Lost Coast Trail.

ONE DOES NOT get to Shelter Cove by accident. The final stretch of the drive is only 21 miles, but it can feel like 2,100 miles as you snake your way up from Highway 101, around, up, over and down the King Range before landing at the southern end of California’s fabled Lost Coast.

The payoff, though, is worth the travel’s travails: the hairpin turns and potholes are quickly forgotten upon arriving at this hidden gem of a seaside community. Shelter Cove proudly wears its isolation like a badge while offering a warm welcome to wayfarers.

“It never gets old,” says Justin Robbins, whose nine years in the cove is the longest he’s lived anywhere. “It’s so beautiful and mesmerizing. This place teaches you about fragility and resilience. Often in the same day.”

After a career in public lands management that included six with the Bureau of Land Management on the 68,000-acre King Range National Conservation Area, Robbins now serves as the general manager of the Resort Improvement District, the agency that provides utilities, emergency services and recreational programs for Shelter Cove residents.

Robbins is happy to talk about Shelter Cove’s amenities – including a 9-hole golf course, an airstrip, a community clubhouse, children’s library and a 1,200-acre greenbelt – but passion charges his voice when he brings up the area’s natural resources.

His forested hillside home 1,000 feet above sea level is “surrounded by a wildlife park,” Robbins says, and he can frequently hear sea lions barking. He’s also a hop, skip and a jump away from tidepools and coastal prairies. “I’ve never lived or worked in a place with the amount and diversity of wildlife we have. The cove is totally surrounded by public lands. It’s a gateway to the King Range and the Lost Coast Trail. We want everybody to come here and experience it.

Come see it. The public lands belong to everybody.”

The first to experience the area were the Sinkyone and Mattole peoples who were drawn to the abundant sea life.

Spanish galleons returning from China in the 1500s would hug the coast while experiencing northwest winds and would find shelter and safe anchorage in the cove, according to Mario Machi’s narrative history, “Gem of the Lost Coast.”

Settlers, attracted by Shelter Cove’s lush pastures, brought cattle to graze in the mid-1800s and soon commenced establishing the cove’s standing as a port of call for the deepwater steamers sailing between Eureka and San Francisco. 4

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Shelter Cove’s status as a shipping center began to slip in the 1930s when an ambitious 960-foot pier, built in 1885, crumbled into the sea as the bustling trade of tanoak bark extract ended. Its focus as a commercial salmon fishing port continued though, with each day’s catch trucked to markets in San Francisco.

Salmon fishing fills a big part of Mary Ann Machi’s childhood memories of Shelter Cove. Her father, Tony, joined her uncles Mario and Babe in working for a fish company partly owned by her grandfather, Pietro “Pop” Machi. As a child in the 1950s, Mary Ann’s earliest recollections are of Shelter Cove’s beauty and the hours of fun playing on the beach, exploring tidepools and “roaming around having kid fun.”

The Machi brothers returned to Shelter Cove after World War II and soon acquired the 40 acres that includes the present-day marina and campground. The brothers refurbished an old hotel, opened a café and launched a boat rental business.

“Salmon was the thing. It was fun to look out over the cove and count how many commercial boats were out there. There would be upwards of 100 or more,” Mary Ann says. By the 1950s and 1960s, salmon were being sent to the Tom Lazio Fish Co. in Eureka.

The fishing attracted Rodney Morris to the cove in 1965, working with his dad in Mario Machi’s “Mosquito Fleet,” and by 1979 he was a full-time commercial fisherman. He currently works with his son Jared, the captain of the C’Mon sportfishing boat, and proudly estimates that he spends more time on the ocean than he does on land.

For Fair Oaks resident and avid golfer Burke Adrian, who shares a second home in Shelter Cove with his wife, Pam, it’s the golf course that makes the cove stand out. “You are isolated with very few worldly resources except the stunning views and cheap golf,” Burke says. “Being a golfer, I really don’t think there’s any place like it on the entire West Coast that approximates Scottish links-style golf. And it’s in a rough form that makes it a real test.”

Seals and sea lions can be observed from the Seal Rock Picnic Area. Migrating gray whales make an appearance in January-February and April-May.

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For Pam Adrian, it’s the family history. A native of Miranda (a small town on the Avenue of the Giants), she says her grandfather would use a pack mule to bring tanoak and wool from Miranda to Shelter Cove. As a child, every holiday involved a visit to Shelter Cove and in 1988 her father built a two-bedroom home in the cove.

It remains a small community with an official population count of 809, but modern-day amenities have made their way to Shelter Cove, including the Gyppo Ale Mill, a popular brewpub, and Mi Mochima, a Venezuelan restaurant.

“It’s a community of special people and a special place. You really have to be wanting this lifestyle and environment to be here,” Robbins says. “The landscape is giving, but it certainly takes too.”

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T E H A M A C R E AT I V E S IT STARTED WITH a gathering, a convening of artists who wanted to connect, inspire and be inspired.

“We wanted to see the creatives get together,” says Athena Dyer, an original convener of what has become Tehama Creatives. It didn’t take more than a few meetups at what are now affectionately referred to as Drink and Draws for Tehama Creatives to become a firebrand group dedicated to public art and community connection.

This burgeoning art movement in Red Bluff has cultivated enough energy to paint an alley with murals, transform drab downtown planters into vibrant works of art and connect artists to each other. “It’s starting to have practical applications to deal with issues in our community,” says Tehama Creative Michelle Carlson, also an educator, who notes that incidents of tagging are down where art goes up.

“With the Drink and Draw comes the dreaming,” says Carlson, who values the group for pulling her out of

isolation exploring her artistic expression. The bi-weekly gatherings at Cedar Crest Brewery in downtown Red Bluff fueled her creative fire and introduced her to kindred spirits. “We’ve carved out a little safe space for people to be artists,” she adds. “It’s providing momentum.”

At any given gathering, which went online during stayat-home orders, creatives can be found working in watercolors, pencils, textiles, digital art, whatever suits their fancy. “I love the organic nature of that gathering,” says Carlson. “It feels very generous and kind and wonderful to share that with people.”

While the group describes itself as informal and without expectations, it’s clear that they are indeed filled with ambition and energy to put ideas into action. “We have a bigger message, and that is public art,” says Heather Vine. “Right now, people are just ready for public art and beautification in our town.”4

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“Inspiration hits and tomorrow we’re out there painting an alley,” laughs Carlson. “We have grandiose plans in pushing public art in all forms possible,” adds Vine.

Red Bluff ’s Art Alley is between Antelope and Pine Streets behind The Copy Center and Los Mariachi’s Restaurant and is anchored by a stunning full-building Day of the Dead mural by Carl Avery on Los Mariachi’s.

Vibrant pinks and reds draw people in to the delights of a stroll through the alley.

Art Alley was conceived at a Drink and Draw and born of the group’s determination to do rather than just talk.

“One of my first murals says Just Say Yass,” Vine says with a laugh. “There’s no dream crashing. We just say ‘yes.’ That was my motivation for doing it. People need to just say ‘yes.’” Art Alley began on a building owned by Vine and continued onto more buildings where owners just said yes to the creativity sprouting around them.

It has attracted a wide range of artists, most of whom have never created murals before, and are encouraged to take a chance on this form of expression. “What’s cool is people get to own their own idea,” says Vine, noting the wide range of subjects painted in Art Alley. “Red Bluff is that space where when you have an idea, you can wrap your hands around it and get support for it.”

“Inspiration hits and tomorrow we’re out there painting an alley,” Carlson says. “We have grandiose plans in pushing public art in all forms possible,” adds Vine.

Creative Phillip Moller has added an aquarium of triangle fish to the mural offerings, and Lacy Wilson has left a swing surrounded by birds that visitors can pose with.

Doors, oil drums, walls – all become fair game for paint in Art Alley.

“I think people actually learn to appreciate art when they can interact with it,” says Vine, noting the popularity of selfie walls and murals used in backgrounds for TikTok videos. “I want it to be a place for people to do things they never have seen before,” Dyer says, adding that it’s fun to use technology to interact with the murals.

The group continues to welcome creatives, and people with all levels of experience are encouraged to show up.

“Too many times people are too afraid that they have to be at a certain level to show their art,” says Dyer. “But it shouldn’t be like that. We want to make it so everyone feels like they can do some stuff.” No dream crashing. “Most artists are introverts, and I’m one of them,” she adds. “But it’s nice to have like-minded people and not be lonely.”

With Tehama Creatives on the loose, downtown Red Bluff has become a more colorful and inspired place to explore. While it has always given a nod to its historical past, there is now a glow of the present and future around different corners and down alleys. “It shows what happens when you network Creatives,” says Dyer. And when you Just Say Yass.• Tehama Creatives • Find them on Facebook

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.

Dead of Dead Mural by Carl Avery Back row Left to Right: Michelle Carlson, Toni Gaylord, Christy Gadboise. Front Row left to right: Heather Griffin-Vine, Lacy Wilson, Phillip Moller, Athena Dryer

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chicken or the egg AW E S O M E A R A U C A N A S I N C O T T O N W O O D FORTY-SEVEN YEARS AGO, Edd Sheppard took ownership of the sole surviving hen from a friend’s chicken flock that had been decimated by predators. Curious about the origin story of his blue-egg laying Araucana, the only information he could find at the time was two National Geographic stories from 1948 and 1927. He was fascinated and compelled to keep learning more about this breed from South America and developed his own flock as he went along.

All these years later, after creating his own strain of Araucana through meticulous breeding at his Cottonwood farm, he has written the definitive book on the breed, “Araucana Experience: From 47 Continuous Years of Araucana Chicken Flock Maintenance.”

A Renaissance man with interests from car restoration to songwriting and recording to landscape design, his fascination with Araucanas developed through his scientific background as a registered nurse first assistant in surgery. “I just applied scientific principles to the chickens that I had,” he says of the details in physiology and anatomy he took note on. “I noticed the different behaviors in them and kept them pure.

“I’ve created a new, blue-egg laying chicken breed this year,” he says. It took seven years to develop this strain which he describes as tailless, tufted and blue-egg laying.

“I just have the two strains – the black hybrid strain and my 47-year strain, and I do not cross them,” he says. “I get some magnificent looking birds.”4

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His birds are so remarkable, in fact, that part of his hatchery business is in Chile, South America, where breeders are interested in recovering the breed that got its start there. “I started the hatchery because I didn’t want these chickens to go extinct,” he says, noting that he’s sold eggs to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Chile and across the United States. Keeping his birds pure and isolated allows him to do that. “I’ve spoken in veterinary colleges and I have provided chickens to universities,” he adds. “They were particularly interested because I haven’t vaccinated or medicated the birds and they have healthy immune systems.”

While his Araucanas produce beautiful blue eggs, their differences in features go well beyond egg color. “Their feathers are stronger. Their chests are wide. They would resemble a turkey more in appearance,” says Sheppard. They also take longer to mature and require less food and water. All of them are beautiful.

“We all have an eye for beauty,” says Sheppard, noting that visitors all tend to gravitate to the same birds when surveying his flock. “There’s a kind that people particularly like that I call Palomino. It’s a range of golden and pale blue or white.

Some are almost a buff color. There are so many that are one of a kind.”

Sheppard’s fascination with chickens started early. “I’ve always been around chickens in a rural atmosphere,” he says. “I was raised a migrant farm worker with my parents.” Born in Northern California, he spent his early years in Arizona and then gradually worked his way back to Northern California after time in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and at UCLA for schooling. Since 1973, he’s kept his Araucanas with him, whether it be Millville, French Gulch or Cottonwood. He also raised five children, all of them on Araucana eggs, he notes with pride.

Sheppard hopes that those wishing to set up backyard chicken flocks will consider Araucanas. His new book will help them maintain the flock, and his stock comes with a wondrous history of selective breeding and care.

“There’s a lot of interesting things on this planet,” he says of his wide and varied interests. “I can’t do all of my hobbies and I’d be OK learning new ones.” It’s not every day a new strain of chicken is born, but that’s just what he’s created in Cottonwood. And he’s written to tell about it.• Awesome Araucanas • www.awesomearaucanas.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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JUNE 2020 RECIPE

Homemade granola is one of the easiest things to make and is a fantastic snack. Have it with milk for breakfast, put it on yogurt or simply eat it alone. It’s versatile, delicious and is the perfect thing to take along for summer hikes or camping trips. Enjoy

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4 cups old fashioned oats

¼ tsp. cinnamon

¼ cup cacao powder

2 T whole wheat flour

½ tsp. sea salt, divided

⅓ cup almond butter

⅓ cup coconut oil, melted

½ cup honey

2 tsp. vanilla extract

⅓ cup mini chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS: STEP 1: Line 12x18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

STEP 2: In a large bowl combine oats, cinnamon, cacao powder, wheat flour and ¼ tsp. sea salt in a large bowl and mix together with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.

STEP 3: Add almond butter, melted coconut oil, honey and vanilla to the oat mixture and mix well until fully incorporated.

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STEP 6: After baking, immediately sprinkle mini chocolate chips and the remaining ¼ tsp. sea salt onto granola and let the granola cool on the baking sheet for about 30 minutes.

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STAYING MENTALLY HEALTHY IN THE AGE OF COVID-19 During these times of COVID-19, caring for your mental health is more important than ever. Here are some healthy ways to cope with anxiety and stress.

Immerse yourself in a new hobby. You’ll find that focusing on something creative and fun helps melt stress away. Whether it’s a hands-on activity (such as gardening or painting) or a mental activity (such as learning a new language or reading some new books), picking up a hobby is a perfect way to relieve anxiety. And you don’t have to do it alone - invite others to join you virtually or do it with other people in your household.

Physical distancing doesn’t mean emotionally distancing, and human connection is more important than ever. There are plenty of ways to stay in touch with those you love, including Zoom, Skype, Discord, social media direct messaging and good old fashioned phone calls.

Communication is a great way to ease fears and strengthen your strong

IN THE KNOW WITH JOE Joe Shipman Viva Downtown Event Coordinator

THE RETURN TO NORMALCY, SOMEWHAT

Life is beginning to return to normal in our wonderful downtown in the midst of the global pandemic. Retail shops have re-opened, and thankfully in Shasta County, restaurants were given the green light for dine-in seating. Each business is following the state’s safety checklist. Restaurants adjusted dine-in seating to half capacity and some are still offering takeout/delivery. Retail shops have also reopened and are following health-minded restrictions. I advise everyone to visit each restaurant/business on their individual social media or their website and visit Viva Downtown on Facebook for the most up to date information.

Be safe out there and wash ya hands!

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Practicing mediation, yoga, or tai chi alleviates anxiety and stress with a combination of breathing exercises, grounding and physical movement. Practice mindfulness techniques in a room where you won’t be disturbed by other people or pets, as distractions can reduce the effectiveness of mindfulness techniques. You can practice for as long as you like.

While the coronavirus crisis may be overwhelming, you don’t have to suffer through it. Just remember that you are not alone, and our community is moving forward slowly but surely.

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Pages Copy Center: Recognized as Viva Downtown’s 2019 Outstanding Business of the Year, Pages Copy Center has more than deserved the award, having served Downtown Redding for more than 35 years.

Owner Kevin Hardee delights in serving his customers and is well known for his involvement in the community. He most recently helped with the VFW and United Way of California. Pages Copy Center has established an exceptional reputation as a quick print copy center. Whether you need one page or a thousand copies, Kevin and his team are at your service!

The center also provides other quality services such as fax, scanning and graphic design services, binding, passport photos, Pages Copy Center shipping and bulk mailing services.

1645 Pine Street • (530) 246-9178 www.pagescopycenter.com

owner Kevin Hardee and his co-worker Wally

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Joe Furnari Furnari Sausage Co. owner

Furnari Sausage Co.: Joe Furnari has been providing a variety of homemade premium sausages, garden fresh sauces, meals to go and gourmet extras for 12 and a half years. Joe makes it a priority to use high quality and locally grown ingredients, as well as integrating recipes passed down from his mother’s kitchen. Furnari Sausage Co. takes special care to prepare their products as if they are cooking for family and friends. These delicacies are enjoyed by the North State and beyond. Products can be purchased in the shop and orders can even be delivered via UPS. Customers can also find Furnari sausages at the Farmers Market, Holiday Market, R&R Meats and Orchard Nutrition.

1440 Placer Street • (530) 229-1488 • www.furnarisausage.com JUNE 2020

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GIVING BACK | BY EMILY MIRANDA

sands of time FRIENDS OF THE DUNES THE SHIFTING SANDS of Humboldt County were first stunted in the 1900s by the introduction of nonnative plant life, which were brought to the dunes with the intention to stabilize sand movement. At the time, little was known about the detrimental effects invasive plants would hold over the dune ecosystem. Not only did the plants fulfill their purpose to inhibit the shifting dunes, their implementation upset the ecological balance by changing the soil chemistry and crowding out native plant species.

In the late 1970s, studies of the Lanphere Dunes of Humboldt County began to focus on proper dune restoration and paved the way for future restoration efforts and safely removing invasive plants.

Friends of the Dunes, a Humboldt-based nonprofit focusing on conservation and restoration of coastal environments since 1982, has taken up the mission to correct the mistakes of the past. Their Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team continually works on restoring the dune ecosystem by hand removing non-native plant species on the North Spit of Humboldt Bay. Hand removal may sound tedious, but the process minimizes disturbance to the land, allowing native plants to regenerate quickly and reclaim once-invaded territory, returning the ecosystem to its natural cycle.

To spread awareness about proper stewardship and coastal conservation efforts, Friends of the Dunes offer public education programs and guided walks. The nonprofit also holds a prominent role as a land trust, having acquired 118 acres of coastal dune property on which its Humboldt Coastal Nature Center sits.

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The center is a unique structure, locally known as the Stamps House, purchased by Friends of the Dunes in 2007. It was once the residence of Charles and Rachel Stamps, built in 1985 as a retirement home from an earth shelter kit. The property is a gateway between public tracts, linking more than 1,000 acres of coastal lands. This hub for hands-on learning gives the public ingress to exhibits, trails, conservation-minded recreational access and hands-on restoration activities, with future plans to add a resource library, interactive exhibit galleries and two ADA-accessible trails.

Elementary school field trip programs are available in the fall and spring, led by trained volunteers and designed to give students an interactive learning experience. A junior college-level introductory science course titled Coastal Naturalist Training is also available, immersing pupils in the natural world of Humboldt Bay and the coastal dune ecosystem through classroom and field experience.

Friends of the Dunes additionally offers distance learning through free daily virtual tours on the topics of Humboldt history, marine ecosystems, wildlife, indigenous peoples of Northern California and plants of the redwoods. • www.friendsofthedunes.org

Emily J. Miranda is a freelance writer, designer, and self taught artist. She is a graduate of Simpson University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis on business and marketing. In her free time she enjoys writing, painting, sewing, and any projects involving creative insight.

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