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california adventure district 66 | The CAD 2021 Trail Collection

interest 47 | North State Hulling 71 | Siskiyou County Communities Gardening Together

D R E AM A LIT TLE D R E AM Taking Steps to Realize Your Dream 23 | Karolyn Grimes’ Wonderful Life 31 | The Downtown Connector Loop Trail 52 | Jordan McWilliams’ Backcountry Equine 60 | The City of Chico’s Tree Efforts

local history 39 | Red Bluff Round-Up Celebrates 100 Years

recipe 74 | Hard Boiled Eggs, Superfood

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SPRING IS A TIME OF REBIRTH – a time to explore the endless possibilities for what may lie ahead. Dream big with us!

You can get some serious daydreaming done by getting out into nature, and we’ve got a challenge for you. See if you can hike one trail in each of the California Adventure District’s national forests between now and year’s end. Keep a journal with you, so you can jot down your deepest thoughts along the way.

Before any of us were born, someone dreamed that Chico would one day be tucked under a canopy of trees, and planted the seeds to make that happen. Lucky for us! Today, Chico is a Tree City USA, with native species and ornamental trees line the city’s streets, creating an urban green infrastructure that is appreciated by residents and visitors alike.

Another vision that has come to life is the Diestelhorst to Downtown trail/bikeway, which will link Downtown Redding neighborhoods and businesses to the city’s popular Sacramento River Trail. It’s part of a loop that will make the city easier to explore by foot, bike, scooter or skates.

And who would have dreamed that what started as a gathering of local cowboys celebrating the spring cattle roundup would still be a much-anticipated annual event 100 years later? The Red Bluff RoundUp is right around the corner, and organizers are thrilled to continue the tradition.

If you need some inspiration, we have compiled two dozen tips to help you turn your vision into reality. If you can dream it, you can do it. Dream big, and enjoy!

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Achiever High

I was born and raised in Redding and attended

Shasta High School, where I was a three-sport athlete. My Dad played football for Shasta College, and I remember him taking us to the games and getting lost in the excitement!

I was recruited to play softball and soccer at Shasta College my senior year. My plan was to major in biological sciences, get my associate degree and get a scholarship to play softball. I knew that college had a hefty price tag, and I was fearful of debt.

I had an amazing counselor, Mrs. Cushnie, who kept me on schedule while playing two sports, taking high-end science courses, and working part-time.

Professors Gottlieb, Meacham, and Stupek inspired me and were instrumental in my college success. One of my favorite classes was public speaking. Although frightening at first, I realized I enjoyed being in front of the class and that I can do hard things!

Shasta College laid the foundation and gave me the confidence to pursue a heavy academic workload and stay true to my graduation and educational goals.

Jaime Shasta College Knight

I graduated with my Associate in Science in two years and chose to attend Chico State to play softball.

Words of wisdom…really look into different career paths that interest you and volunteer for internships/externships. Take a Career Education (CE) course or two in high school.

Dual enroll in high school and earn college units to increase your chances of staying on track and graduating on time.

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my town: growing ANDY MAIN Redding

I was born in Redding and was raised near the Sacramento River with my four brothers, mom and dad and a menagerie of cats and dogs. The ridgelines of the mountains are indelibly etched in my mind’s eye as I grew up climbing trees and rooftops wherever I could find them.

During the summers, my mom would take us to South City Park, where we learned to play tennis. There have been times during my life where I haven’t played, but I’ve always come back, and in 2001, our Sun Oaks U.S. Tennis Association tennis team won the national championships.

In my youth, we visited many of the treasures that surround Redding. Camping trips to the Trinity Alps, Lassen Park and other mountain areas filled my spirit with a love of the outdoors. I stood at the bottom of the Glory Hole at Whiskeytown Lake in the early ‘60s before it was filled with water, I’ve summited Mt. Shasta and I have backpacked and hiked all over the North State.

Mom and Dad took us to live concerts, plays and symphonies at David Marr Auditorium, one of a few places where a group of 1,000 people could gather to view the arts. I remember walking the great halls of that school as a ninth-grade student at Nova High School. Built in 1926, the school serves as an example of great architecture in Redding.

I helped build the Pilgrim Congregational Church, designed by the great architect Frank Lloyd Wright. My parents took us out to the hills west of Redding to gather stones for the construction of that church, which served as a regular education on the importance of all things spiritual in our lives. In high school, our teenage youth group traveled to conferences and field trips to learn more about the world around us and to how to treat all people with love and consideration.

After college at UC Berkeley, I came back to the Redding area and worked for our family lumber business.

I married Nancy Caster, a local girl, who attended Shasta High School and is the love of my life. We lived in Bieber, San Luis Obispo and on the Big Island of Hawaii before moving back to Redding, where we raised our two girls, Hannah and Lisa. Nancy and I own Shasta.com, a local internet service provider, and we’ve been happy to call the Redding area our home for the last 28 years. We look forward to watching Redding grow.

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Dream a little Dream TA K I N G S T E P S T O R E A L I Z E YO U R D R E A M

FAR TOO MANY PEOPLE live with the belief that dreams are what happen when you are sleeping. They might be under the presumption that dreams are for other people, as they move through life wondering what it would feel like to live theirs. They go about their daily lives without realizing that making a dream a reality is within the realm of possibility for all of us. Dreams are for the waking hours. They are made for living. We have compiled two dozen tips to help you turn that beautiful, smile-inducing, comfort-bringing vision of yours to life. We hope it inspires you along the way.

1. Do some soul searching. Figure out what would genuinely make you happy. Once you figure out the “what” of it all, decide when, where it will happen, and, most importantly, why it means so much to you. Pay particular attention to the “why,” as it will be what you refer to again and again throughout the process.

2. Set a goal. If you want to publish a book, open a restaurant or launch a nonprofit organization, take a long, hard look at how it will happen. What steps do you need to take to get there? Do your research. Knowing is half the battle.

3. Write it down. Putting your dream on paper makes it tangible. It helps you work out the logistics and see what challenges you will have to work through along the journey.

In much the same way that you can’t build a house without a proper foundation, you can’t build a new reality from a dream without a proper plan in place. 4 continued on page 18

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4. Recognize that there will be challenges along the way. Do not let those defeat you.

Nothing worthwhile is ever easy.

5. Surround yourself with positive people. Keep company with those who believe in your dream and will be there to support it. Negative people are a drain on your energy.

You will need every drop of yours to bring that dream to fruition.

6. Be accountable for your actions. Get organized and set small, workable deadlines for yourself. Bite-sized pieces are best.

7. It helps to have an accountability buddy. Have a friend or family member that will gently, kindly check on you throughout the process – one who can give you a loving nudge or a word of encouragement when you need it. Provide that same level of support to your accountability buddy.

8. Understand that you will never work harder in your life than you will for yourself and your dream. Being your own boss means you will also be your most loyal employee.

9. Be willing to adjust your sails. Dreams can change every now and then. Having to make an adjustment does not mean the dream is over. Some unexpected shifts can lead to major breakthroughs. 4 continued on page 20

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10. Remember: slow but steady wins the race. Making your dream come true isn’t always a quick process. Time and experience are good teachers.

11. The phrase “easy come, easy go” is accurate. If it seems too easy or too good to be true, it typically is. Be willing to put the hard work in.

12. Keep an open mind and an open heart. Take the ups with gratitude and the downs with acceptance, a willingness to learn from the experience, and renewed determination.

13. Learn from the experts. Listen to good advice from those willing to share their insight.

14. Go with your gut. Your instincts are not likely to steer you wrong.

19. If you focus on being the Jack of All Trades, you are likely to be the master of none. Start small. Stay focused on your goal. Don’t overextend yourself trying to do too many things at once. Add in new elements once you have mastered the basics.

20. Do your own thing. Being the first to do something can be terrifying, stressful, and altogether exhilarating. Carve out your own path and watch others follow that blazed trail.

21. Do not ask permission from others. You are living your dream and not anyone else’s.

15. Be bold. Sometimes, you will have to step out on a limb to live that dream. Do what you can to make educated decisions and create a safety net – but be willing to take a risk on yourself.

16. Give yourself some grace when you make mistakes. There will be mistakes.

17. Recognize that not everybody will understand your plan – and be OK with it. You can’t take everybody with you along the pathway to living your dream.

18. Be willing to try new technology to make your dream a reality.

This may involve seemingly endless periods of trial and error, taking a class or enlisting the help of other professionals along the way.

22. There will be moments that will test everything in you and make you feel like giving up on your dream. When you encounter those moments, give yourself a minute to regroup – then pick yourself up, dust yourself off and keep going.

23. Not all opportunities will prove successful for you. What looks like a failure is just success in a different outfit.

24. Believe in yourself against all odds. You have a dream to live. Stop at nothing to get it. •

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 jewelrymaking tools and paintbrushes in her studio. Antique shops, vintage boutiques, craft stores and bead shops are her happy place.

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SHE WAS A LITTLE GIRL and it was a small part in the movie, but that turn as Zuzu in “It’s a Wonderful Life” was very big for North State resident Karolyn Grimes.

“It was divine destiny, I think,” says Grimes, 80, from her home in Lake Shastina. “I was really privileged and honored to get picked for that part. It’s a mantle I’ve enjoyed for many years now.”

The joy, she says, comes from promoting the holiday classic and sharing the film’s life-affirming messages. “I’m the unofficial ambassador of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and until COVID-19 hit, I would travel around the world for the movie, and I will start doing that as soon as the beast is driven away.”4 continued on page 24 APRIL 2021

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Grimes was 6 when she was cast as George Bailey’s cute-as-a-button daughter and given the memorable line, “Look Daddy! Teacher says whenever a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” She had already appeared in four other films and would appear in 11 more.

For the young Hollywood native, rubbing elbows with stars like John Wayne, Cary Grant, Bing Crosby and Fred MacMurray was not a big deal. “Mom and Dad protected me from thinking these people were special. That was just the way I was raised.”

Her opinion changed some four decades later when Jimmy Stewart had his secretary track down Grimes, and the two former cast members renewed their friendship. “I realized what a great man he was,” she says. “He was a war hero and he touched many lives. He made a difference in our lives, but growing up, I didn’t know Jimmy Stewart from the neighbor next door.”

Grimes got a pleasant reminder in 2016 when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrated the 70th anniversary of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” During the festivities, a home movie from the film’s wrap party was screened “and the first thing you see is I’m on Jimmy Stewart’s shoulders. I have a little sun suit on. It was the coolest thing,” Grimes says.

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“Mom and Dad protected me from thinking these people were special. That was just the way I was raised.”

Sadly, the young actor’s early life was anything but wonderful. By the time she was a teen, Grimes’ acting career was finished. Her mother died of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and her father was killed a year later in an automobile accident. A judge sent the adolescent orphan to live with her aunt and uncle in Osceola, Mo. “It’s a Wonderful Life” had faded into the background and Grimes was effectively cut off from her friends and film acquaintances.

Her first marriage, at age 18, produced two children and ended in divorce eight years later, after which her exhusband died in a hunting accident. She married a successful contractor and had two more children while welcoming in three kids from her husband’s previous marriage. Tragedy struck when her youngest child took his life at age 18 and, not long after, it was compounded when cancer claimed her husband, ending a 25-year marriage.

As if guided by her own guardian angel, Grimes was rescued from her despair as interest in “It’s a Wonderful Life” began to pick up and she soon found herself in demand as a living link to what has become a Christmas classic.

She learned firsthand of the movie’s effect when the Target department store chain organized a Christmastime reunion of the Bailey children, and Grimes had a chance to visit one-on-one with fans. “I realized how much this movie had touched their lives. For many, it’s a tradition.

Maybe they used to watch it with their grandmother and they feel they are sharing that time with lost loved ones,” she says.

“Others have been on the bridge themselves and watched the film, and the message – that we all make a difference, each of us matters – they got that message. I’ve heard so many stories over and over. One man said it was his wife’s favorite and they watched it 15 days straight until she got her wings. At the service, they all rang bells in memory of her. It’s all about guardian angels and hope.

There’s so much there. We all matter and that movie just accentuates it.”

These days, Grimes delights in celebrating the film with fans and promoting all things Zuzu. When she’s not on the road making appearances and hosting screenings, she operates an online store that features ornaments, souvenir bells, autographed photos, her cookbooks and more. 4 continued on page 26

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She met her husband, Christopher Brunell, in the late 1990s at a conference in Memphis, Tenn. Brunell, a clinical psychologist and a specialist in suicide issues, had been invited to speak at the conference. The couple relocated from the Seattle area to Lake Shastina two years ago when Brunell started work at the Anav Tribal Health Clinic on the Quartz Valley Indian Reservation in Fort Jones.

Promoting the movie and its messages continues as her life’s work. One of the highlights is the “It’s a Wonderful Life” festival held each December in Seneca Falls, N.Y. The village in upstate New York considers itself the inspiration for the movie’s fictitious Bedford Falls and is home to the “It’s a Wonderful Life” museum that Grimes helped establish.

COVID-19 turned last year’s festival into a virtual event, but this year’s festival has been expanded to five days with extra events added to help celebrate the film’s 75th anniversary. “It’s a great celebration and a super-duper time,” Grimes says.

Has there ever been a desire to return to acting? “No. No, no, no. A thousand times no.

That’s just not a world I’m comfortable in. I was just a fortunate little girl.”• www.zuzu.net • www.wonderfullifemuseum.com

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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REDDING IS MAKING an important connection.

The Diestelhorst to Downtown trail/bikeway will link downtown neighborhoods and businesses to the city’s popular Sacramento River Trail, making it easier – and safer – to get from one place to the other on foot, bike, skates or scooter.

“I am so happy this is going to happen,” says Janelle Pierson, owner of Bridgehouse Bed & Breakfast on Riverside Drive. Pierson has had guests from the Bay Area bring their bicycles only to find there’s no way to navigate the short distance – within view of the B&B – to the Sacramento River Trail without confronting fast cars and busy intersections. “It will be a positive thing for downtown

and for these neighborhoods to be able to access the River Trail. It’s going to be wonderful,” Pierson says.

Diestelhorst to Downtown ties into a much bigger vision: The Downtown Connector Loop Trail. The circuit, when complete, will make Redding more pedestrian and bicycle friendly, says Anne Thomas, executive director of Shasta Living Streets, a nonprofit organization promoting bikeways and trails to support healthy communities. “With this loop, we are connecting the three most walkable districts: downtown, Turtle Bay and Hilltop (Drive),” Thomas says.4 continued on page 32

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“THE LOOP TRAIL ALLOWS PEOPLE TO GET AROUND WITHOUT A CAR,” THOMAS SAYS. AND THAT MAKES FOR A HEALTHIER, MORE WELL-CONNECTED COMMUNITY. “WHEN YOU MAKE IT EASIER, SAFER, COMFORTABLE, PEOPLE COME OUT.”

The loop is a mix of existing trails and streets. It encompasses the Cascade Theatre, California Street Labs, Caldwell Park, Redding Aquatic Center, Jump River Playground, Sundial Bridge, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding Civic Auditorium and other key places in Redding’s core. Downtown locations designated as part of the Redding Cultural District are connected by the loop.

While the route already exists, riding it is dicey because of traffic. Plans call for adding new pieces of trail, designated bikeways and other upgrades to create a lowstress, more inviting experience for walkers and bicyclists.

Redding has fabulous trails, but most people reach them by car, Thomas notes. They load their bikes onto the car and then drive to the Sacramento River Trail, for example. If they want to grab a cup of coffee, have lunch or run an errand downtown after the ride, they put the bikes back on the car and drive to their destination. “The Loop Trail allows people to get around without a car,” Thomas says. And that makes for a healthier, more wellconnected community. “When you make it easier, safer, comfortable, people come out.”

Downtown Connector Loop Trail improvements will happen piece by piece. The Diestelhorst to Downtown section is a key section. The $5 million project, funded by a combination of federal, state and city monies, is expected to be finished this summer, according to Redding Public Works Director Chuck Aukland.

From the Sacramento River Trail at Diestelhorst Bridge, the new connection will offer two options for crossing busy Court Street: A crosswalk with flashing lights plus an island median or a new trail next to the Sacramento River that will go under the Diestelhorst and Court Street bridges and then up to Riverside Drive. Part of Riverside Drive will be transformed to a bikeway/ walkway and closed to vehicles. From Center Street to California Street, there will be a bicycle track (lanes for both directions) along one side of the street separated from vehicles. In addition to the trail and street work, the Diestelhorst to Downtown project includes street lighting, replacing a water line and other utility work, Aukland notes.4 continued on page 34

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Future pieces of the Downtown Connector Loop Trail call for a two-direction bikeway separated from vehicles on one side of California Street, Aukland says. Beyond that, the next project is expected to be improvements on Trinity, Continental and Butte streets. “These are a series of projects and plans to increase the physical activity and health of the community,” Aukland says.

Thomas notes the Downtown Connector Loop Trail merges with downtown Redding revitalization, which includes new apartments, commercial and retail spaces, as well as opening up streets that were once part of The Mall. The Loop Trail will offer convenient ways to get around the new downtown and to link to other parts of the city.

The Downtown Connector Loop Trail also is an important tie-in to Shasta Bike Depot, part of the Bell Plaza project under construction on the corner of California and Shasta streets. The depot will be a hub for riders and trail enthusiasts, with a bike garage, e-bike chargers and trail information.

Thomas says the improvements underway will be a plus for North State residents and boost tourism. “This has always been a place where people want to be outside and be active,” she says. “This is absolutely within the character of our region.”• www.shastalivingstreets.org

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

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Win an e-bike! The Shasta Bike Month and Challenge is offering an electric bike to someone who is in need of a bike for transportation to work or school. After the bike is awarded, the group plans to follow the recipient on their transportation journey throughout Bike Month in May. Tell us your story of where a bike could take you at www.shastabikechallenge.org.

Starting April 20, sign your team (families, worksites and individuals) up for the annual Bike Challenge! Each day you ride in May is a chance to win prizes from local bike shops and businesses in the community. Sign up and find out more about bike related events at www.shastabikemonth.org.

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WORDS LIKE “TRADITION” and “heritage” hold sacred power in Tehama County, where people hold tight to their history and familial connections. One could argue the biggest celebration of that heritage and tradition is the Red Bluff Round-Up, celebrating 100 years this month.

What started from a gathering of local cowboys celebrating the success of their spring roundups of cattle has evolved into one of the more popular events of the Pro-Rodeo Cowboys Association, a professional organization dedicated to the sport. The Round-Up is also one of the earliest events in the rodeo season, and athletes from across the west gather in hopes of starting the year with significant points to their tallies.

The first official Red Bluff Round-Up was held in October 1921 in conjunction with the Tehama County Fair after a few years of informal area rodeos proved to be popular with the community. While not a financial success, the event proved popular, with 7,000 people in attendance. The rodeo got off to a rocky start, with an outbreak of foot and mouth disease canceling what was hoped to be an annual event, but by 1926 the rodeo was solidified as a premier spring gathering thanks to the partnership of local cowboys and businessmen. Today’s rodeo is organized by a board of 15 volunteer directors and two full-time staff as well as numerous volunteers.4

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“All of the top cowboys in Northern California, Southern Oregon and Nevada would travel to Red Bluff to compete,” says Kathy Sibert of the Red Bluff Round-Up Association. “Many of them won more money at one rodeo than they did in three or four months’ pay.” The emphasis on developing large payouts to winners has ensured the popularity of the rodeo among contestants, whose earnings count toward qualification for the annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, often dubbed the Super Bowl of Rodeo.

While the Round-Up celebrates all of the traditional PRCA events such as barrel racing, bronc riding and bull riding, it also features the unique Wild Ride, a Sunday afternoon special where athletes don absurd costumes and are scored for presentation as well as athleticism on their bronc. A Wild Pony Race allows young people to get involved.4 continued on page 42 Photos courtesy of Red Bluff Round-Up

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"Over the years the Red Bluff Rou nd-Up has become a destination rodeo as one of the top 25 rodeos in the PRCA," adds Sibert. "We now have fans come from 30 different states, Europe, Australia, Canada and Mexico."

“Over the years the Red Bluff Round-Up has become a destination rodeo as one of the top 25 rodeos in the PRCA,” adds Sibert. “We now have fans come from 30 different states, Europe, Australia, Canada and Mexico.”

The Round-Up is now known as America’s Largest ThreeDay Rodeo, with events starting on a Friday night and continuing through Sunday afternoon. The town of Red Bluff, however, takes an entire week to celebrate, with Round-Up Week translating to fun for all ages. Activities take place in schools, bars, businesses and right downtown with a parade.

In 1994, Jim Froome, a 35-year president of the Red Bluff Round-Up Association, saw his dream of a Round-Up Rodeo Museum and Historical Society come true. “Jim felt the world was starting to move faster and faster and wanted to make sure the younger generation would understand how far our Northern California had come as an agricultural area,” says Sibert, who works with schools across the area to host fourth-grade field trips to the museum.

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The Round-Up Museum currently has memorabilia of famed actor and two-time World All-Around Cowboy Champion Casey Tibbs on loan from the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs. Its archives of more than 1,000 rodeo photos date back to 1917. The museum is located near the rodeo grounds and makes a nice addition to anyone’s experience of the rodeo itself. Sibert has been a docent at the museum since its inception and is eager to share her knowledge with guests.

This year’s Red Bluff Round-Up will be held April 1618 and the community is ready to showcase its proud 100 years of tradition and heritage. • Red Bluff Round-Up www.redbluffroundup.com April 16-18, 2021

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N O R T H S TAT E H U L L I N G FOR DECADES, Northern California has been known for growing almonds, the meaty, portable snack chock-full of protein and heart-healthy fats. In 1968, North State Hulling formed to help small family almond growers efficiently hull and shell their nuts.

Now in its 53rd year of operation, North State Hulling has 140 members who are mostly farmers. The collaboration helps around 60 growers who each deliver around three truckloads of almond meat to grocery stores and almond companies per year down to the small growers who maybe only deliver one.

“We support small farm families,” says North State Hulling General Manager Mayo Ryan. “And we have a reputation of producing great quality almonds,” adds Assistant General Manager Tara McDavitt.

In almond processing, the nut is covered by a hull and a shell, so there’s quite a lot of effort to get to the meat of the plant. “The hulling and shelling has to be done. No almond can hit grocery store shelves until the almond is hulled,” Ryan adds.4 continued on page 48

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After using high-end equipment to shuck the almond hulls and the shells, they send the hulls to the cattle industry to use as cow feed (the sale accounts for half of the nonprofit’s income) and the shells get discarded.

“When we built this plant, we found there was a shortage of hulling capacity in the North State,” says Ryan. Even though almond crops have been down a bit this year, growers always figure out a way to sell it (a lot of that due to almond milk, flour and other alternatives being so popular). The almond industry will be $3 billion in paid crops this year, the highest ever produced.

Ryan worries that their hulling capacity will be outdated within five years, but is quite sure that some of its bigger members will step up and figure out a way to expand the hulling process. Fortunately, North State Hulling recently moved into a new location in an area between Hamilton City and Orland, allowing it to improve its operations.

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“We were in Chico off Miller Street for 50 years. Now we can produce 60-80 million pounds of almond meat per season at the new location,” Ryan says, whereas at the old facility they could only hull and shell around 50 million pounds of meat.

Along with the ability to “We were in Chico off ship a lot more clean, readyMiller Street for 50 to-consume almonds, this years. Now we can also allows North State produce 60-80 million Hulling to improve its pounds of almond operations on the 477-acre meat per season at property. “The team got the new location.” together and decided that they didn’t want to build the same kind of processing plant that everyone else had, therefore they developed a totally new system that’s the first of its kind,” Ryan says of using the almond shells to create energy via a new biochar retort.

This new system completes the circle of almond production, saving money by using the shells as feedstock into a biochar retort. High-capacity dryers then burn the output into generators to make power. The dryer complex is almost complete, and North State Hulling hopes to start powering the plant soon from this biomass system, and to be totally carbon neutral as soon as it can.

“It’s a perfect carbon cascade, a gamechanger in the almond world,” Ryan says.

North State Hulling has also partnered with the Chico State University Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems to use some grant money to focus on creating a good regenerative agriculture process specifically for the almond industry.

“We are building this for the next generation of growers.”

“We are building this for the next generation of growers.

Right now, we have second- and third-generation growers on board, and they have kids, so the fourth generation is coming up, too. Our goal is to create the first carbonnegative almond processing company by using byproducts (the almond shells) to produce biochar and compost to assist our growers in adopting regenerative ag farming practices and soil carbon sequestration in almond orchards.”

“It is certainly a lofty goal, but we’re on our way,” Ryan adds. • www.northstatehulling.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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PERHAPS NO ANIMAL embodies wild America like the mustang. Mostly ranging across public lands in the western United States, they descend from domesticated horses brought to North America by the Spanish starting in the 16th century. Technically feral, they number somewhere around 70,000, with many rounded up in holding corrals. While management of these horses falls to the Bureau of Land Management, Jordan McWilliams, a horse trainer and owner of Backcountry Equine in Mt. Shasta, is doing her part to make these horses adoptable. “What really sets my soul on fire is being able to bridge the gap because a lot of people don’t feel comfortable picking up this wild horse that’s never been touched before and then turning it into a horse they can ride. It’s nice to be the person in between that makes that dream a reality,” McWilliams says.

McWilliams works with the Trainer Incentive Program through the Mustang Heritage Foundation. This training and adoption program engages horse trainers from all over the nation to gentle and halter-train a Bureau of Land Management-branded wild horse or burro, then market and find a new home for it, according to the organization. Once a home is approved by Bureau of 4 continued on page 54

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“Each horse has something to teach you if you’re willing to listen, rather than trying to force it into this box with your own preconceived notions of what you need to get done.

Really, it’s all about respecting each horse as an individual.”

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“Once they do the roundup out on the range, they’ll send these horses to different holding corrals across the country,” she says. “For me as a trainer, I go over there and pick some out to bring back and train. Sometimes there are like 300 horses that we get to look at. But when you’re only picking one to four horses, it can be kind of overwhelming if you don’t know what you’re looking for. There are a lot of pretty horses.”

McWilliams was born and raised in Mount Shasta and grew up riding her grandfather’s horses. Now she trains and delivers gentled mustangs to customers all over the country.

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happen that way, but it allows me to pull as many out of holding as I possibly can. Finding the adopter beforehand, I can ask them what they’re really looking for.”

When it comes to picking out the horses, McWilliams has her own set of criteria. “I’m looking for how they behave in the herd. You don’t want the the one that’s fighting and kicking everybody,” she says. “I personally don’t necessarily want the horse that’s standing in the corner, either. My preference for horses are the ones that have a bit of a mind of their own. They’re in the middle of the herd, but still acting independently.”

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and touch them, you want to establish that you’re not a predator, and that you’re a good leader. So, I just start getting them going both directions and learning to turn into me. And then I take all the pressure off it.” Like any meaningful relationship, McWilliams says the key to a bond with the horse is about having a conversation. “Each horse has something to teach you if you’re willing to listen, rather than trying to force it into this box with your own preconceived notions of what you need to get done. Really, it’s all about respecting each horse as an individual.” At the end of the day, it might not get more American than that.• Find Backcountry Equine on Facebook

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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Deep roots THE CITY OF CHICO’S TREE EFFORTS LEAFY AND SHADY. Not a bad vibe for a city, and Chico embraces it.

The city of Chico’s tree efforts are comprehensive and multibranched. For nearly four decades, the Arbor Day Foundation has designated Chico as a Tree City USA. In recent years, the city also has earned the Tree City USA Growth Award for its high level of tree care and community engagement.

“I see the urban green infrastructure as the backbone of city infrastructure,” says Richie Bamlet, Chico urban forest manager.

“Chico would look very different if it didn’t have such an awesome green canopy.”

Trees come naturally to Chico. Native species include massive valley oaks and sycamores, and the area is known for its many commercial orchards. Ornamental trees have been planted since the mid-1800s.

Chico founder and horticulturalist John Bidwell was proactive in making sure the streets of the city were lined with trees, Bamlet notes.

So trees are definitely part of Chico’s charm, providing beauty and a sense of wellbeing. They purify air by absorbing carbon dioxide and storing the carbon while releasing oxygen. Trees also cast shade that counters the heat-island effect of parking lots, streets, sidewalks and buildings, reducing air-conditioning use and costs.

“They really are nature’s powerhouse,” Bamlet says.

Shade from trees is especially important in the North State, where summers sizzle. “It’s just mad-hot,” Bamlet says. “It’s as hot as the surface of the sun, I always say.”

The yearly economic value of Chico’s trees – measured in terms of energy use, air and water quality and enhanced property values – is estimated to be $6.59 million, Bamlet says.

While trees have plenty of pluses, they can be a pain. They shed leaves and seedpods, crack sidewalks, grow into power lines, drop branches and occasionally topple. Although to be fair, tree troubles often are the result of nice trees being planted in the wrong places – a shallow-rooted species next to a driveway, a large tree under electric lines, a messy variety by the patio.

“We generally run by the rule that we don’t remove healthy trees,” Bamlet says of problems that emerge in right-of-ways or other public spaces. “Even if it is the wrong tree, we try to mitigate the issue.”4

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For example, if a tree blocks a stop sign, the solution might be careful pruning or raising the height of the sign. If roots lift a sidewalk, the fix could be rerouting the sidewalk rather than taking down the tree.

When new developments are proposed, the impact on trees is considered. “If a tree does have to be removed, the developer compensates the residents of Chico by paying a mitigation fee and the city uses those funds to purchase and plant trees,” Bamlet says.

More than 8,000 locations have been identified for tree planting, he says. “We’re looking for spots that provide future shade for a homeowner.”

In 2017, Chico received a $425,000 state Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant to support its tree efforts. As a result, the city launched a survey of trees in public spaces – identifying each species, plus measuring the tree and assessing its health. Results show 34,755 trees representing 321 species, Bamlet says. (Not all trees in expansive Bidwell Park were counted, but the survey included those along trails and access roads.)

Under the grant, Chico will plant 700 trees. “We started in 2017 and we’re just approaching 500 trees planted,” Bamlet says. “This year we’ll be making our final push. Once we reach that (700) target, we are just going to keep going.”

Chico partners with Butte Environmental Council on tree planting, including a program for residents to obtain free trees. “They are leading the charge with our reforesting efforts,” Bamlet says.

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Additional endeavors to promote and protect trees in Chico include: • Developing an urban forest master plan. “This will become the road map for residents, city employees, developers – anyone impacting the green infrastructure of the city,” Bamlet says.

• Establishing an ongoing pruning program to keep public trees healthy. Bamlet hopes to get each tree on a seven-year pruning cycle.

• Increasing community outreach. “Seeing a tree topped, it just makes me cringe,” Bamlet says of the misguided practice of cutting main branches back to stubs. “It looks horrible and it’s bad for the tree.” Plans include informational handouts on tree care and presenting more community workshops.

• Starting a gleaning program to harvest and donate oranges, lemons and other fruits from trees growing in the public right-of-way.

• Ramping up planting efforts. “One of the visions I have is at least one shade tree out in front of every family home in Chico,” Bamlet says.•

Laura Christman is a freelance writer in Redding with a degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a long career in newspaper journalism.

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1: SHASTA-TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST: McCloud Waterfalls Trail Distance: 3.5 miles | Elevation gain: 324 feet | Grade: Easy | Day trip This beautiful, very popular 3.5-mile out-and-back trail is near McCloud, in the shadow of Mt. Shasta. As the name implies, it features a waterfall and is suitable for all skill levels. You can use the trail year-round and you can bring your pups, although they must be kept on a leash. It’s easy to access, with plenty of parking.

2: K LAMATH NATIONAL FOREST: Shackleford Creek Trail to Summit Lake Distance: 7.2 miles | Elevation gain: 1,384 feet | Grade: Moderate | All day If you want something a little tougher and a tad more remote, here’s one for you in the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

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3: PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST: Round Valley Lake Loop Distance: 5.6 miles | Elevation gain: 275 feet | Grade: Moderate | Day trip This is an easy 5.6-mile loop around a lake. There’s plenty of parking at the end of Round Valley Road, and chances are you’ll be sharing the partially paved trail with mountain bikes and maybe even some horseback riders. This is a lovely day trip into the forest.

4: L ASSEN NATIONAL FOREST: Blue Lake via Spencer Meadows Trailhead Distance: 10 miles | Elevation gain: 1,942 feet | Grade: hard | All day The first half of this trail is a pretty steep climb to the ridge, with a number of switchbacks, but then it’s an easy yet epic descent to Blue Lake. You’ll get some incredible views from the ridgeline and the lake is perfect for a swim. This is an all-day adventure, so allow for plenty of time. You can park your car at the trailhead entrance on 36. This one is tough, but well worth it.

5: MODOC NATIONAL FOREST: Glass Mountain Trail Distance: 4.9 miles | Elevation gain: 1,053 feet | Grade: Moderate | Day trip Modoc County is California’s Big Sky Country, with incredible views, and that’s what you’ll get on this 4.9-mile outand-back trail near Tulelake. Glass Mountain is named appropriately. There is literal glass all along the trail and all the way up to the summit, where you’ll enjoy stunning views. Bring plenty of water and be prepared for wildlife. You can do this one in one day, or make it two by camping nearby.

6: MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST: Bloody Rock Trail Distance: 4.8 miles | Elevation gain: 692 feet | Grade: Easy | Day trip This easy 4.8-mile hiking trail with a river in Mendocino National Forest is perfect for a great day trip or extended lazy weekend in the forest, with plenty of camping facilities nearby. It promises to become a new favorite. Check with the forest service before heading out, as last year’s fire caused many trail closures in Mendocino National Forest.

Visit www.CaliforniaAdventureDistrict.com for maps and directions to these trails. Have fun! •

Nigel Skeet is originally from England. He moved to Redding 11 years ago after living in Los Angeles for 25 years. As a creative partner with the firm U! Creative and with an extensive background in photography and marketing, Skeet is committed to elevating the global presence of Northern California.

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S I S K I YO U C O U N T Y C O M M U N I T I E S G A R D E N I N G T O G E T H E R GARDENING CAN often be challenging, but in Etna, the challenges are of near-Biblical proportions. Gardeners there have to contend with deer, jackrabbits and grasshoppers, not to mention the usual bug pests.

But things have been looking up lately with the newly established Etna Community Garden and its seven-foot deer fence. The garden, consisting of 13 raised beds, was established last year by a team of experienced gardeners and sits right next to Etna’s farmers market. Plots at the garden go for $20 a year.

Things got off to a good start this first year. Jay and Terri Thesken, who moved to the Scott Valley from Redding two years ago, took over three beds and raised peppers, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, squash, corn and flowers, as well as some Jack-Be-Little pumpkins that ended up in a kids’ bowling contest in Fort Jones.

Katherine Chaplin runs a small farm outside Etna and is

a master gardener. She was part of the team that started the community garden to “create a community of gardeners.” For her first season, Chaplin planted a “salsa garden” consisting of tomatoes, peppers and tomatillos, and sold the resulting salsa mixture at the neighboring farmers market.

Deborah Meyer, who’s 70, grew a bumper crop of carrots in her plot at the garden. At her age, she’s grateful to get help from other gardeners with the heavy jobs, like hauling bags of fertilizer around. Another benefit of community gardening, she notes, is the sharing of tips and growing techniques.

The garden’s organizers plan to draw in the town’s high school students this coming season with a hands-on learning project on gardening techniques. They’re also hoping more community gardeners will sell their fresh produce at the farmers market next door.4

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Flowers and vegetables at Etna Community Garden, Photo by Jay Thesken

Dunsmuir has a long-established downtown community garden that takes a little different approach from the one in Etna. Like Etna’s, it is primarily a collection of raised beds, but the beds are not divvied out among individual gardeners. With a view to the community’s food needs, especially those of seniors and low-income families, the beds are planted with a view toward providing a wide variety of produce – including greens, green beans, and summer crops like tomatoes and melons. Most of the resulting crop is distributed free to the town’s seniors and families through the food pantry at the Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, the agency that oversees the garden.

Quite a bit of the garden’s produce is also sold at the Dunsmuir farmers market.

Dunsmuir’s community garden is currently run by a colorful, selfdescribed “Garden Guru,” a big, burly fellow who goes by the name of Two Leaf. Two Leaf is a member of the Cherokee Tribe and an experienced grower, having farmed on seven acres in West Virginia with his five brothers using an old-fashioned horse and plow.

This past year was his first one at the garden. He installed a small herb garden, planted wildflowers and domestic flowers, and has plans this coming season to erect a large teepee at the garden’s center with bean vines growing up its sides. Kids will be able to pick fresh green beans while they’re playing in and around the teepee.

Terri Thesken at Etna Community Garden, Photo by Jay Thesken

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He has to rely on volunteers for one important task: weeding. Two Leaf is legally blind – he has only peripheral vision – so it’s hard for him to see details, to distinguish between weeds and productive plants. Still, he makes no apologies. “I think I do pretty well for a blind Indian,” he says with a smile.

This spring and summer, as schools reopen and pandemic restrictions hopefully loosen up, the Resource Center hopes to revive on-site gardening classes for schoolchildren and cooking and nutritional classes for Dunsmuir families.

Meanwhile, Two Leaf will be chanting his Cherokee prayer songs as he does his daily watering. He considers the garden a sacred place, a “sanctuary” for anyone needing a little peace and quiet. Sometimes, he says, people with “troubled hearts” come by, seeking a little solace, and they find a sympathetic listener in this burly Native American with a soft heart.

“We plant seeds in the ground here, and we also plant seeds in people’s hearts,” he says.•

Etna Community Garden plots, Photo by Jay Thesken

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

Garden manager Two Leaf, Dunsmuir Community Garden Photo by Tim Holt

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I FEEL SORRY for the traditional hard-boiled Easter egg. Once a prominent feature in Easter baskets, the incredible edible ovoid now takes a proverbial back seat to plastic eggs filled with treats, jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, malt balls and Peeps.

Peeps? Come on, people! I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but did you know that the marshmallow concoction is pretty much pure sugar (plus yellow dye #5, preservatives, gelatin and wax)?

Now, compare that with the underrated hard-boiled superfood. Eggs – called “nature’s multivitamin” by some medical experts – are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. One large egg contains 77 calories, 6 grams of quality protein, 5 grams of fat and trace amounts of carbohydrates. It is also supplies your body (and your children’s bodies!) with small doses of nearly every vitamin and mineral you need, including calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, manganese, vitamin E, folate and more.

Don’t freak out over the high cholesterol content – about 213 mg per egg. Studies suggest that eggs improve your cholesterol profile, increasing HDL (good cholesterol) and promoting LDL particles, which benefits heart health.

And if nutrition is not your concern, then let’s examine cultural and spiritual considerations. In many cultures, eggs are considered a symbol of rebirth. In Christianity, Easter eggs symbolize the empty tomb of Jesus, from which He resurrected. Jelly beans have zero spiritual significance, just sugar.

I’m not suggesting you fill your basket with all-organic, nutritious, tofu-laden granola bars. I love Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs as much as the next guy. Just don’t forget the original Easter treat: The underrated hard-boiled egg.

In the United States, 180 million eggs are bought each Easter season.

So, I’m not the only one who will pick up another carton or two at the grocery store. But after eating one or two eggs with a little salt and pepper, what do you with the rest? Egg-cellent question. (Did you really think I would get through this article without one lame egg pun?)

Fortunately, there are about 180 million ways to include leftover hard-boiled eggs in a recipe: deviled eggs, egg salad sandwiches, potato salad, Cobb salad, you get the idea.

Here are just a few less conventional options: Don’t believe me?

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BRAZILIAN STYLE It’s pizza, but it’s not from Italy. It’s called Portuguese Pizza, but it’s not really from Portugal. Portuguese Pizza is popular in Brazil and it’s loaded with goodness. You can make homemade pizza dough and tomato-based sauce or use store-bought ingredients, depending on your culinary skills and time. For the toppings all you need is shredded mozzarella, ham, onions (thinly sliced), olives (black or Kalamata) and two or three hard-boiled eggs (sliced).

Preheat your oven to 500 degrees. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

THESE FACTS ARE EGG-STRAORDINARY • In the 1967 film “Cool Hand Luke,” the title character – played by Paul Newman – made a bet with fellow inmates that he could eat 50 hard-boiled eggs in one hour. “Nobody can eat 50 eggs,” he said, egging on the convicts. (Spoiler alert: He won the bet.)

• In the 2013 World Hard-Boiled Egg Eating Championship, Joey Chestnut devoured a world record 141 eggs in 8 minutes. The previous world record, held by Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas, was set in 2003 with 65 eggs in 6 minutes and 40 seconds. (PLEASE do NOT try this at home!)

• In 2010, Harriet, a hen from the United Kingdom, laid an egg measuring 9.1 inches in diameter, setting the world record for largest egg.

• In the United States, there are about 280 million egg-laying hens.

On average, a hen lays 250 to 300 eggs per year. That’s about 75 BILLION eggs!

• Hens in Iowa are the most prolific egg-layers.

More than 14.8 billion eggs are produced annually in Iowa, far outpacing No. 2 Ohio (7.9 billion per year).

CHINESE STYLE Braised Soy Sauce Eggs are easy to make and are delicious.

Ingredients: • 12 hard-boiled eggs (peeled) • 4 cups water • 2 T dark soy sauce • 3 T soy sauce • 1½ T sugar • 1 stick cinnamon • 3 tsp. star anise • Dash of salt Note on the ingredients: You don’t need to boil 12 eggs.

This recipe is good for 6-12. Also, dark soy sauce is used mostly to add color to the eggs. You can use 5 tablespoons of regular soy sauce if you don’t care about aesthetics.

Steps: Bring water to boil in a pot. Add the rest of the ingredients (except the eggs). Lower the heat to medium and boil for about 15-20 minutes. Add the eggs and turn down the heat to simmer. Allow the eggs to steep in the liquid for two hours. Remove the eggs and enjoy! If you make extra, leave the eggs in the liquid and store in the fridge. The longer the eggs sit in the stock, the more the flavorful they get.

FROM-OUT-OF-LEFT-FIELD-STYLE This might sound weird for some of you, but I swear you will love Hard-Boiled Egg Chocolate Chip Cookies. Just follow a traditional recipe (I almost always use the Nestle’ Toll House Cookie recipe on the bag of chocolate chips).

But instead of adding the raw eggs to the creamed butter and sugar, add in finely diced hard-boiled eggs. The dough will be drier and the cookies will come out of the oven a bit denser. But they’re delicious.

Tip: Do not overbake the cookies. If anything, take them out of the oven a minute or two earlier than recommended. •

NO YOKE! THE WORST EGG-RELATED DAD JOKE OF ALL TIME

What do you call eggs from outer space?

Eggstra-terrestrials!

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

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Over the years, many people in Downtown Redding had a dream that Market Street would open to through traffic. During the last three decades of the 20th century, a large section of the street was covered by an enclosed mall. After the roof was removed, the street served as a long pedestrian plaza for a decade. Now Market Street is open between Shasta and Butte streets, and it offers a way to, and through, the heart of downtown for pedestrians, bikes, scooters and autos. New buildings are being added to the mix that feature ground-level businesses and residential units on the floors above. Special art installations face the street with plans for more. There is a new energy and definite new look in Downtown Redding. Come see for yourself.

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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Jack’s Grill The history of Jack’s Grill is a colorful one.

Built in 1935 by Bill Morrison, it first housed a secondhand store. In 1938, Morrison leased the downstairs to Jack Young, a WWI flying ace who opened a bar and grill.

Of the numerous bars that sprang up during that era, Jack’s is the only one to survive. The tradition most important to the popularity of Jack’s Grill has always been its steaks.

More than 80 years later, the house specialty and biggest draw is the famous 16-oz. New York strip, filet mignon or choice top sirloin, exclusively USDA choice, cut fresh at the restaurant each day. Come check out their beautiful new patio.

1743California St. • (530) 241-9705 www.jacksgrillredding.com

Jack’s Grill former owner Don Conley (L) and current owner, Rich Paulson (R)

HERE’S THE BLAKEDOWN

Blake Fisher - Viva Downtown Program Coordinator A little more than a month has passed since the ribbon was cut to reveal a new Main Street in Downtown Redding. Since then, Market, Butte and Yuba streets have seen an increase in residents and families walking, biking, scootering and even skating downtown. It is exciting to see a downtown that is active, vibrant and safe. Last year, downtown businesses persevered through construction and COVID-19 restrictions. These businesses have reopened their doors, and it is now time for residents to actively support them. Downtown was revitalized with the intention to not just look aesthetically pleasing, but to also make our community proud. The more opportunities that create an environment where people want to work, live and play is a Downtown Redding that I look forward to, and I hope you do, too. The City of Redding created a map that explains the flow of traffic for the reopened streets. If you are downtown, take pictures, support a local business and if you see me, ask for a Downtown Discount Card. I still have some left. Viva Downtown! For more information on Downtown Development, visit www.cityofredding.org/downtown

Plant Daddy Co. is a business built on plants, powered by community. Their loyal following of plant lovers buy out plants in a matter of hours. The incredible Plant Daddy Co. audience is also quick to support the local makers who bring handcrafted items into the shops. Community has become one of the keystones of Plant Daddy Co., which is something owners Jake Dill and Luke Swanson are eternally grateful for. Shop for the best houseplants around in the heart of Downtown Redding on historic Market Street.

1401 Market St. • (530) 209-4336 www.plantdaddyco.shop

Plant Daddy Co. crew (L-R) Monique Vierra, store manager Tosha McCarter and Cody Alcorn.

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REDWOOD ELDERS - HUMBOLDT COUNTY Trevor McBroom’s love for the outdoors has been a lifelong passion. He grew up in Ventura and moved to Humboldt County in 2013 and began attending Humboldt State University in 2017 to study geology. He has had the opportunity to photograph many of California’s historical locations like Lassen Volcanic National Park, Death Valley, Trona Pinnacles, Humboldt County’s Redwoods and much more. www.trevormcbroom.com, Instagram: @trevormcbroom

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FAMILY NIGHT PIZZA IN A BOWL

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APRIL 2021 RECIPE

This hearty pizza salad is a filled with lots of meats, cheeses and an assortment of yummy toppings. Add whatever pizza cravings you might like. Enjoy

SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS: ½ cup olive oil

3 T red wine vinegar

1 T dijon mustard

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

Salt and black pepper SALAD INGREDIENTS:

8 slices bacon

3 romaine lettuce heart, chopped,

washed and dried

4 oz. pepperoni slices

4 oz. dry salami, sliced

½ of a red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup mushrooms, chopped ½ cup red onions, sliced and

DIRECTIONS: STEP 1: Using a large skillet, cook the bacon until browned and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

STEP 2: Mix all the salad dressing ingredients into a small jar and shake well, and set aside.

STEP 3: Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine. Toss well with salad dressing.

STEP 4: Spread salad onto a very large platter and serve with focaccia bread or pizza sticks.

separated in to rings ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2.25 oz. can sliced black olives, drained

3 T sliced pepperoncini, optional

⅓ cup feta cheese crumbles 12 grape tomatoes, halved

Lana Granfors enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her friends and family– especially her grandchildren, Jillian and Garet.

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PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES SERVES: 4

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Rise, Bloom, Radiate LOT U S E D U C AT I O N A L S E R V I C E S

Just like the lotus, we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness, and radiate into the world. – Unknown

IF MARCIA RAMSTROM had her way, people would be as familiar with Mental Health First Aid as they are with traditional first aid or CPR. “The skills you learn are used more often than anything you learn in first aid,” says Ramstrom, the founder and owner of Lotus Educational Services. “There’s not a person who wouldn’t benefit from learning those skills.”

Lotus provides mental health training, workshops and resources for schools, families and businesses, supporting people of all ages on their wellness journeys. Ramstrom founded the organization in 2013 with the belief that connecting education and mental health benefits everyone in a community. Today, her Redding-based team brings mental health, addiction and suicide prevention resources to students and educators all over the country, increasing mental health literacy while reducing stigma, increasing help-seeking and saving lives.

Ramstrom’s vision is to empower communities to attain optimal health and well-being by giving each individual what they need to become the best version of themselves. She has 35 years of experience as an educator, counselor and trainer.

Personal and family struggles with mental illness and addiction led Ramstrom to this career, and it’s her mission to help others understand how these complex issues affect people. “When you have a sibling with bipolar disorder and you don’t understand what their behavior is about, it makes it hard to accept and love that person because you think it’s their fault,” she says.

Mental Health First Aid helps people identify when someone might be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem, understand the need for early intervention, and use a five-step action plan to respond confidently. People often suffer alone, but in any given year, one in four adults and one in five youth struggle with a mental health or substance use challenge. Over one’s lifetime, the prevalence is one in two.

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Everyone should know how to respond to someone in crisis, Ramstrom says, “because ‘people who are struggling’ is more than half of us. If it’s so common, why aren’t we learning more about it? If it’s not me, it’s my spouse or my kids, or if we hit the jackpot, it’s all of us,” she says.

Classes can be tailored for first responders, veterans, higher education, older adults and rural residents to address unique cultures within these groups. “In law enforcement, there’s the cultural belief that we have to be tough, or we can’t show weakness,” Ramstrom says. “We discuss that, and also how they see trauma and tragedy every day, and it has an effect on their nervous system. It helps them support each other and watch out for themselves. Yes, this is your culture, but it’s also your right as a human being to fight for your own wellbeing and say ‘I’m struggling and I need to take a break or I need some support.’”

Increased understanding builds a more compassionate community “so people who are struggling have some support system, whether it’s family members or their teacher or their pastor or whomever,” Ramstrom says. “They have someone who gets them and isn’t trying to discipline their mental illness out of them. Shame is not a motivator.

When we shame and blame and put guilt on people, it doesn’t help them change their behavior. If more people understood, it would give those folks a little more grace and a little more support and empathy and compassion, rather than thinking they’re a bad kid or a black seed or the black sheep of the family. They’re the ones who need our compassion and understanding the most.”• www.lotuseducationalservices.com

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Dr. Matthew W. Allen is a native Californian and obtained his baccalaureate degree from UCLA, graduating summa cum laude. He is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at the top-ranked cancer center in the United States, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist with experience in the latest radiation treatment modalities.

Dr. Jason D. Kehrer received his baccalaureate degree from the University of San Diego, graduating summa cum laude. He completed a Radiation Oncology residency at the National Capital Consortium/National Cancer Institute and is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist. After honorably serving in the United States Navy and achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander, Dr. Kehrer and his family happily call the North State their home.

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