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california adventure district 30 | Through the Treetops With Redwood Sky Walk

good finds 27 | John Gagnon’s Pac West Helicopters

Hit the Road this Summer

61 | Restoring Vegetation in the Mount Shasta Region

35 | Experience the Open Road From Callahan to Gazelle

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43 | Get in Gear With the Shasta Wheelmen 46 | Discover the Small Town of Gridley

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19 | Tips for Your Trip at California Welcome Center

17 | My Town: Janelle Pierson 65 | Downtown Details 70 | Enjoy the View—Tony Hord

55 | Explore the Botanical Beauty Along the Fen Trail

74 | What’s Cookin’—Fried Okra

66 | Easy to Make Road Trip Snack

78 | Giving Back—Honey Run Covered Bridge Association

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The McConnell Foundation is dedicating 2021 to focusing on synergy in our programs. The Burney Library, Butte Valley Community Center, and California Soccer Park are recent Foundation projects that were designed and built with public input to create facilities that would be community anchors — places to gather, learn, play — promoting quality of life and fellowship. Youth sports, community centers, and libraries are core to community life; they draw residents and visitors together. The goal of our philanthropy is to contribute to systemic and sustainable change.

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AFTER BEING COOPED UP for far too long, we are ready for a road trip! North, south, east or west, there’s no wrong way to enjoy the beautiful country that surrounds us. If you’re ready to hit the open road, we’ve got some solid tips for an epic adventure, whether you’re traveling by car, RV, motorcycle or bike.

All packed up and no place to go? The California Welcome Center in Anderson stands ready to help visitors decide how to best spend their time here in the great North State. Even if you’ve lived here forever, stop by for a chat – they might introduce you to a hidden treasure.

We’ve found a handful of interesting destinations, including the Redwood Sky Walk in the California Adventure District.

This fantastic series of suspended bridges and platforms rises 100 feet above the forest floor. Or explore Gazelle-Callahan Road, a backcountry route in a remote stretch of western Siskiyou County that offers stunning views, history and pockets of adventure. The Klamath National Forest’s Fen Trail is a botanical wonderland for those who need a fix of the wilderness.

Prepare yourself a big container of our soon-to-be-famous Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink Sweet and Savory Road Trip Mix, fill up your gas tank and hit the road for a memorable summer adventure. Enjoy the journey!

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Family legacy My parents are Shasta College Alumni and strongly recommended that I attend Shasta College after graduating from high school. I knew Shasta College has a good music program from the stories my dad told me about his time as a drummer for the Shasta College Day Jazz Band. So, I chose Shasta College, and it has been one of the best choices I’ve ever made! Shasta College set me up for academic success in so many ways. As a musician, I needed a community in which I could grow, not only as a student but as a person. Immediately after starting my first semester, I could tell I was right where I needed to be. Instructors like Dr. Jeff Specht, Ellen Southard, and Dr. Elizabeth Waterbury are some of

the finest professionals I’ve studied with.

The music faculty have given me an edge in my craft and has helped me connect with other music professionals. Shasta College may be fairly small, however, the resources and opportunities for growth are enormous. So, when I began my search for a music conservatory or university that I could transfer to, I knew I could count on my Shasta College family to help.

In January of 2021, I applied and was offered admission as a transfer student to Berklee College of Music. Although Berklee will ensure that I have the skills needed for a successful career, I wouldn’t have that opportunity if it weren’t for my time at Shasta College. After graduating from Berklee with a Master of Music in Film Scoring, I intend to pursue a career in film composition and music production. I feel that I’m on my way to the career path of my dreams, thanks to Shasta College!

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Bridgehouse Bed & Breakfast, Redding My family moved to Northern California from Los Angeles when I was 3 years old and I have been lucky to call it home ever since. My husband Kendall and I settled in Cottonwood to raise our three children, but once our youngest daughter moved away for college, we wanted to embark on a new journey. After watching the city of Redding evolve with the renovation of the Cascade Theatre, the building of the Sundial Bridge and the expansion of the river trail, we wanted to make our own mark in town by opening a bed and breakfast. We envisioned guests walking to dinner or cocktails, taking in a show at the theater and returning to a beautiful room to rest. We were lucky to find two 1936 homes in need of renovation overlooking the Sacramento River, and Bridgehouse Bed and Breakfast was born.

After opening the bed and breakfast, we decided to move to Downtown Redding ourselves. We loved renovating the Bridgehouse, and decided to renovate two other homes in the area, one of which we lived in for several years.

Being a bed and breakfast host has changed my life. I am able to entertain and host guests from all over the world. While many are stopping through on their way to another destination, others have found a destination in Redding itself. People from all walks of life enjoy hiking our incredible trail systems, fishing in the river or lakes, and now more than ever, partaking in fantastic restaurants and shopping right here in downtown. As new businesses open, we love sending guests to grab a bite to eat at a locally owned restaurant, get a drink at a wine bar or brewery or shop at a cute boutique.

With music as one of my passions, I set out to bring more live music to Redding. Along with our friends and local businesses, we formed a team to promote and host musicians, hold backyard concerts and most recently, host the Redding Roots Revival music festival. Our inaugural festival featured more than 20 music acts on five stages over two days. After taking a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, we are thrilled to share music with our community again this fall with a few small outdoor venues, and are already looking ahead to a larger scale event in 2022. We hope to host the festival annually and envision building multiple stages in various downtown locations to highlight the incredible spaces and neighboring businesses.

Two of our three children have moved back to Redding, and our third is in the Bay Area, which gives us ample opportunity to spoil our eight beautiful grandchildren. We split our time between Redding and our cabin in Mount Shasta and love experiencing the beautiful scenery and recreation the area has to offer. We continue to enjoy the positive changes being made to Downtown Redding, love being part of this thriving community, and can’t wait to see what the future holds in store for this incredible town.

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—Welcome— T I P S F O R YO U R T R I P AT C A L I F O R N I A W E L C O M E C E N T E R THEY ARRIVE FROM the north, south, east and west and they all ask variations of the same questions: Where can I go? What can I see? What can I do while I’m here?

Vicki Nims, one of three tourism information specialists who staff the Anderson California Welcome Center on a daily basis, is ready with answers and even a few questions of her own. How much time do you have?

Do you like to hike? How about fishing? Do you like waterfalls? Caves?

The questions and answers are as varied as the recreational and sightseeing opportunities that abound in the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association’s 30,000

square miles of northeast California that its Welcome Center represents.

The important thing, though, is that there’s somebody to ask, says Laurie Baker, the Shasta Cascade’s general manager.

“Instead of going to a website, they like having people give them advice,” she says of the Welcome Center visitors. “‘What would you do?’ is a popular question. So many believe that the world is so digital that you don’t need people and can get everything from your phone, but people will always ask for directions and tips. They like getting the local expertise.” 4 continued on page 20

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If it’s a quick visit, Nims might suggest a trip to the Sundial Bridge or maybe a nice lunch at Anderson River Park. If they have a little more time, Lassen National Volcanic Park or McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park are options, along with Whiskeytown Lake.

Nims laughed as she recalled fielding a Shasta Dam question from one guest when another visitor asked about another attraction. “I said ‘I’ll help as soon as I answer this dam question.’” After seeing some raised eyebrows, she quickly rephrased her reply.

The dam, and Shasta Lake’s distressingly low level, are just two questions the Welcome Center fields on any given day. “People like to go to hidden waterfalls and they’re always asking about campgrounds and about fishing,” Baker says.

Given the number and variety of experiences available in the North State, the Welcome Center crew is never at a loss when it comes to tips for travelers—and lifelong Shasta County residents, as well.

For example: Spelunkers are given options like Lava Beds National Monument, Shasta Caverns or Subway Cave; fly fishers can be steered toward Fall River; hikers can follow the map to Lassen County’s Bizz Johnson Trail; oenophiles might be interested in Alpen Cellars high up in Trinity Center; gourmands may enjoy the Highlands Ranch Resort in eastern Tehama County; and snowshoers may be invited to clomp around on Brokeoff Mountain.

Visitors stop in on their way from Oregon or coming north from the San Francisco Bay Area and “we get a lot from Canada. It’s amazing how we get people from all over, other states and other countries,” Baker says.

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Located at the southern end of the Shasta Gateway shopping center in Anderson, the Welcome Center is stocked with brochures, maps and colorful displays highlighting attractions throughout the region.

Kids are invited to feed the rainbow trout in the waterfall pond or pose with “Joe Tourist,” the friendly mascot, or “Ed,” the life-size bronze Grizzly bear that guards the entryway. A gift shop is filled with souvenirs, hard-to-find postcards, hats, shirts, books and maps.

As a partner in Visit California, the state’s tourism marketing organization, the Welcome Center has plenty of information on California’s 11 other regions, ranging from the North Coast to Orange County.

The Welcome Center is operated by the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, which was established in 1927 to lobby for more roads in Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity counties. It was hard to promote tourism when tourists had such a hard time getting to the North State, Baker says.

As bridges and highways took shape, the Association focused its energy on promotion, beginning with the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition held on San Francisco’s Treasure Island. • Anderson California Welcome Center • (530) 365-7500 1699 Highway 273, Anderson • www.shastacascade.com

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On the road again Just can’t wait to get on the road again The life I love is making music with my friends And I can’t wait to get on the road again On the road again Goin’ places that I’ve never been Seein’ things that I may never see again And I can’t wait to get on the road again

SUMMER IS HERE and the road is calling. Whether you choose a destination that is a stone’s throw from home or you are planning an epic cross-country trip, there is more than one way to ease on down the road. Join us as we explore some great ways to find your next adventure where the rubber meets the road.

BY CAR: If you have a reliable set of wheels that can comfortably accommodate everyone who is traveling with you, traveling by car is perhaps the most effortless option when it comes to summer travel. It is ideal for those who prefer to sleep in a hotel, a rental or with relatives.

Drivers have the option to trade off on behind-the-wheel duties. Fill ups at the pump will not break the bank. Having a car with adequate trunk space or an overhead storage compartment means you can easily pack clothing and snacks for the road. Cars are easy to drive without a specific additional skillset required and are easy to navigate into rest areas and gas stations.

If your car is road-ready, the kids are likely to be more comfortable in the vehicle they are accustomed to, but if you should need to rent a larger vehicle, consider a mid-sized SUV or a minivan that gets good gas mileage. Everyone will be a bit happier with more room to spread out, especially if you are traveling a long distance.

Plan accordingly when it comes to booking overnight stays, whether you plan to stay in a hotel, a rental or with family. With the world beginning to open again and summer travel on the rise, make your reservations in advance. Check in with family ahead of time if you will need to stay at their home during your travels, since everyone’s level of comfort with shared space may look a bit different right now.

BY RV: Traveling by RV is probably the most convenient way to experience a road trip. Having on-board access to a restroom, food and beds means you won’t have to stop for bathroom and meal breaks or hotel stays. That leaves more time to enjoy the open road. Check out sites like Trip Advisor and Pinterest to discover some hidden gems along the journey. Apps like Roadtrippers are great for in-depth travel information like live traffic updates and on- and offline maps.

Keep the kids entertained with board games, coloring books, movies and an awesome playlist. Everyone will be happy if they get to check one special thing off their summer bucket list. Have each traveler pick a fun thing to do, whether it is a tourist attraction, a stellar vista point, a cool local shop or a must-try restaurant.4 continued on page 24

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By nature, RVs take a bit more time to navigate – both at the pump and in the parking lot. Any vehicle with three or more axles will need to travel at a reduced speed. If you are towing a vehicle or boat behind the RV, you simply will not cover the same amount of ground you would be able to in a car or truck. While everyone aboard may be anxious to arrive at the next destination, safety is most important.

You will have to find designated places to dump your septic tank, so factor that into your travel plans. While many rest areas will have space to park the RV while you get a few winks of sleep, RV parks are ideal because they are built specifically to meet the needs of the RV traveler.

Renting an RV might create a sense of sticker shock initially, but depending on the number of people you are traveling with and where you are headed, RVs can be a cost-effective way to travel. Consider an RV the “all inclusive” way to road trip. Due diligence when it comes to pre-travel research will be crucial in determining if this is the best way for you and your crew to hit the road.

BY MOTORCYCLE: There is something exciting about the feel of wind in your hair as you cruise down the road on two wheels. It is romantic, adventurous and scenic, but it requires experience behind the handlebars.

As an avid motorcyclist, you have already mastered the fine art of packing lightly. Bring only what you need to ensure a safe and comfortable ride and make up the rest along the way. Make sure your motorcycle is in good working order and that you have the right protective gear for the road. Be prepared for any inclement weather as well.

Schedule your overnight stays in advance, based on what is realistic for a day’s travel. Every motorcyclist knows their personal limit in terms of daily distance or hours of travel. Stick to what works for you.

Both the motorcyclist and the passenger need to be alert and awake

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for safety. To make the most of your trip, give yourself a few extra days to enjoy a leisurely, stress-free ride.

Traveling by motorcycle will inevitably mean reduced fuel costs, so there may be more room in the budget for some fun-filled excursions or romantic dinners.

BY BIKE: Traveling by bicycle is not for the faint of heart or the inexperienced rider. Not all roads are created equally so you will need to know which ones will provide the safest, easiest way for you to get from point A to B. Consider what is realistic for your riding habits when it comes to the distance between stopping points. If you normally ride 50 miles in a day, be sure to book your hotel stays or rentals no more than 50 miles apart. Pack as lightly as possible and make plans to purchase what you may need along the way. Snacks and water may fit into a backpack or a storage device on your bike, but plan to purchase meals so you don’t weigh yourself down as you ride.

You will need room for the necessities.

It is a good idea to travel with other riders. Splitting a hotel room with your fellow bike-loving friends can keep costs down, too. If you would rather ride solo, let someone know your route of travel, where you plan to stop and when you hope to arrive at your destination, in case of anything unexpected. Book a hotel or rental in advance. The last thing you need is to be road-worn and not have a comfortable spot to rest up for the next leg of your trip. Make sure that wherever you plan to stay has a secure place to stash your wheels overnight. •

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OVER AT 16607 Clear Creek Road in Redding, Pac West Helicopters owner John Gagnon and his team are busy. Repairing helicopters is a niche trade within the aviation industry, and finding people who know the mechanics of choppers can be hard to come by these days. On top of that, the busy season started early this year because the weather stayed nice, which caused police, firefighting crews, utility companies, state agencies, corporations and anyone else in need of helicopter repair to get their aircraft up and running as soon as possible.

Between sending a repaired whirlybird off to Los Angeles and working on a chopper that just arrived from Canada, Gagnon explains how he got into the helicopter repair business. “I started as a helicopter flying mechanic when I was in the Army in 1971,” he says. Originally from Massachusetts, Gagnon joined the Army and enrolled in its helicopter maintenance department, eventually working his way up to crew chief. He enjoyed the mechanics and versatility of the helicopters, and in that time when the United States was involved in the Vietnam War, helicopters became a huge mode of transportation. Gagnon was stationed in Germany helping provide reliable machines for the frontline solders.

After serving three years in the Army, Gagnon used the GI Bill to move to Southern California and attend aircraft maintenance school at Northrop University. There, he earned his Aircraft Mechanic Certificate and Aircraft Powerplant & Airframe Technologist licenses.

He graduated in 1976 and worked for the Hughes Aircraft Company (named after Howard Hughes) on his Series 500 copters. After a stint there, Gagnon continued his career with Ro-Wing Aviation for another decade.

During that time, Gagnon and his wife liked to vacation in Northern California. Both being from smaller towns, they wanted to move to a small town to raise their family. The couple moved up to Redding in 1990 and Gagnon started his own helicopter repair business, Pac West Helicopters, out of his garage.

The first few years after settling in Northern California, Gagnon traveled all over the country as well as other parts of the world (like New Zealand and Chile) for at least half the year to repair helicopters.

However, most of his clients come to him now. In 1996, he moved Pac West out of his garage and into a hangar on Clear Creek Road. He4

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also hired more employees to help keep up with the work. Most helicopters come to him from out of state or even out of the country. Pac West does everything from avionics installations to crash damage repair and component overhauls. It also helps with refurbishment and annual maintenance.

“Every year we get a machine from South Carolina that’s just a hull and we refurbish it just so they can keep everything up to date,” he says.

However, there aren’t many helicopters that are around anymore, so the mechanics at Pac West are in high demand. Gagnon explains that most helicopters were made between 1965 and 1984, before the liability became so high that mass production stopped. With the helicopter production rate today far lower than it used to be (and production stopping completely on single engine planes), finding qualified mechanics and helicopter parts can be a bit challenging. Mechanical pieces – rotor systems, power plants, flight controls, wiring, etc. – have all stayed the same; most of the new technology is in GPS and tracking systems that pilots can access on handheld devices.

“The helicopters that are out there are very viable today; there’s no new technology. I believe the older machines are more reliable. Having new and improved computerized analyses in flight monitoring can be nice, but that newer technology can come with bugs that can be more difficult and expensive to fix,” Gagnon says. “There’s no need to even install GPS equipment into an aircraft anymore because most pilots have that capacity in their iPad, wristwatch, or handheld devices. That and Bluetooth capacity is really taking off. But there’s no

beaming you up yet. There’s no new invention to put these helicopters to rest.”

While there may be a decline in helicopter production, another issue is in finding qualified people to repair them.

“Fewer people are getting into the machine maintenance trade,” he says. There’s a shortage of skilled laborers in various industries, but especially in aviation mechanics as the current workforce ages out. It’s a tough time and that’s why we have so much more work, because there are fewer places to go to get specialty work done.”

Pac West Helicopters has about 10 employees now, yet can have up to 26 people working during the busy time.

“Everyone goes to work typically June 1 through October 31 because that’s the heavy part of the season,” Gagnon says. However, after Pac West fixes a helicopter and watches it fly away, he says it’s always sad to see them go.

“We have them anywhere from four months to a year.

It’s a long process to repair them,” Gagnon says. His customers and local vendors keep him motivated to stay in this niche aviation field.

“I like meeting people from all over the place. The helicopter business is a small world; it’s even a smaller community than the rest of aviation. I always enjoy working with our customers. They’re our clients, but they’re also our friends. They’re good, hardworking people, we’re kind of a tight-knit group,” Gagnon says. • Pac West Helicopters • www.pacwesthelicopters.com

Kayla Anderson is a freelancer writer, marketer, and avid traveler who grew up on the shores of the Sacramento River in Redding. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from CSU, Chico and loves travelling on Northern California’s roads less traveled in her free time.

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THE CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE DISTRICT has a new must-see experience.

There’s something epic about the redwoods in Humboldt County, and it’s a special experience to be amongst the world famous giant trees, whether it’s for a couple days or just for a lunch break. Having that sprawling canopy of green above and all around you is a magical feeling.

However, one thing that might not immediately come to mind when you see them is to climb them. Well, thanks to the City of Eureka, you can now experience those skyhigh views and atmosphere without climbing the trees.

At the Sequoia Park Zoo (the oldest accredited zoo in California, established in 1907), they have installed the Redwood Sky Walk, a fantastic series of suspended bridges and platforms, rising 100 feet above the forest floor.

This spectacular experience allows you to stroll for almost a quarter mile (there and back) high above the

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ground, submerged amongst the redwoods. It is the longest Sky Walk in the western United States.

Cost for the family-friendly Redwood Sky Walk is $24.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 3-12, and free for kids under 2, and tickets include zoo admission. • www.RedwoodSkyWalk.com NEW: California Adventure District now has its own radio show! Listen every Saturday morning at 8 am to 1640 AM or 96.5 FM and plan for a great summer.

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SOME ROADS ARE meant to connect points A and B. Then, some roads are all about the journey in between. Such is the backcountry route that connects the two communities of Callahan and Gazelle in a remote stretch of western Siskiyou County between Interstate 5 and Highway 3. A longtime favorite route with motorcyclists, its stunning views, history and pockets of adventure are a delight to anyone wanting to take the scenic route or get out and explore some backcountry.4

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“The roadway between Gazelle and Callahan is one of my favorites because it sums up Northern California to me. Rivers, forests, rocky outcrops, fresh air, blue sky and empty, winding road,” says Chris Carr, executive director of Shasta Mountain Guides, which offers guided climbs on the most prominent limestone crag in the area called Lover’s Leap. “You go to a place like Yosemite to climb and it’s impacted. You don’t find that here. You get world-class vistas and private adventure.”

Stunning views and private adventure are the defining qualities of the 27 miles of meandering two lane road. For maximum visual impact, it’s best to start in Callahan at the southern end of Scott Valley and travel northeast to Gazelle, where the second half of the journey is dominated by drop dead views of looming Mount Shasta. To start with, Callahan is worth a stop. Once a booming town during the Gold Rush, now about 50 people call it home. Trailheads above town offer the promise of remote wilderness hiking adventures, and a bar and Emporium on the main drag offer a favorite local experience. It’s also the last spot where there may be phone reception for a while, and the serenity of feeling remote can finally set in.4 continued on page 38

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From Callahan, Highway 3 continues right toward Weaverville, while the road to Gazelle curves to the left. It weaves through forest and agricultural land, eventually dropping into the broad and historic Plowman’s Valley. This is where Carr guides sport climbing routes up on Lover’s Leap - a commanding square and barren crag looming over a broad valley floor. Although Lover’s Leap has only recently been developed as a sport climbing route, meaning that there is permanently installed anchor equipment along established routes, there are nearly 100 different mapped routes and, as Carr notes, there’s “room for more.”

This sprawling valley is also where the historic A-P Cattle Ranch was founded by Alexander Parker in 1858, and cattle still graze. It’s also near one of the other pockets of adventure on the route, Kangaroo Lake and campground located about eight miles off the road itself. Managed by the Klamath National Forest, the picturesque lake covers about 25 acres and is 110 feet deep. Motorless boats are permitted on the lake, making it a great spot to kayak, though it can get surprisingly crowded in the summer. Water temps can also be “chilly,” according to Kimberly Devall, the public affairs officer for the Klamath National Forest.

Past the A-P Cattle Ranch, the route meanders through some high mountain roads and some dramatic twists and turns, eventually revealing a grandiose Mt. Shasta generally set against a bright blue sky.

Carr jokes the views of Mt. Shasta tend to function as a “14,000-foot billboard” for adventure in the region. Exploring the backroads is something Carr encourages everyone to explore – on a drive or otherwise, especially with a local guide to keep it safe. “Whether fishing, rafting, climbing or whatever, being here can be a transformational experience and we are privileged to be a part of that.”

Devall also stresses the importance of following leave-no-trace principles, practicing fire safety awareness and having respect for each other while exploring the off-the-beaten path and more remote places in Siskiyou. “If everyone is willing to venture out and do their part, visitors will have a greater experience.” •

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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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G E T I N G E A R W I T H T H E S H A S TA W H E E L M E N THE SHASTA WHEELMEN, Redding’s premiere bicycling club, raced past its half-century mark last year, and is rolling into its next 50 years with renewed vigor.

With a membership numbered 110 strong, this group bonded as friends and takes to the roads together nearly every day, following long-ago-mapped routes carefully rated for riders of all abilities.

Lisa Creps, this year's brand-new club vice president, says the rides are structured to ensure that no one gets left behind. “We know who is going to lead and who is going to sweep the rear,” she assures. “We know where we are going to regroup so we can all get together again. If someone gets a flat tire, we all stop and wait together.”

Riding in a group like this means safety for every rider, especially for women. “I know that feeling. I don't want to be dropped,” she says. “We never let that happen.

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That ride, with many others, is listed in The Shasta Wheelmen calendar, which can be downloaded from the club website. In the club newsletter, Matrix, they can read up on fun highlights of last month's rides and announcements for the next. Serious riders will want to check out the route maps detailing distance and elevation.

Linda Canner, a 10-year member, is one of those serious cyclists, and one with an unusually serious association to the sport. "I met my husband at the top of a hill in San Francisco," she says. "He was riding up ahead of the group, and he looked back to see how far back everybody else was, and I was right behind him." She chuckles at the memory. "That was 45 years ago."

After retiring, she followed him into The Shasta Wheelmen, about three months after he joined the club. "I was tired of just doing yardwork and walking," she says. "You can go so much further on a bike, and it's a more leisurely way to work out. For me, it's an excellent way to maintain health."

The camaraderie she's found in the club also really helped with her recovery from cancer. "I lost my hair from the chemo, and I always felt like I was different until I put a helmet on," she recalls. "Then I felt like everybody else. Riding is a great equalizer. It got me back into a group setting."

And as good as the ride itself, according to Canner, is the stop where The Shasta Wheelmen gather over coffee. "They see us coming, they brew more," she says, laughing at the conditioning effect the club has on any favored shop along on a given route. "We love coffee."

Longtime member John Crowe agrees. "I'm not going to ride unless it ends in coffee," he says with a smile. With an athletic background that includes 10K runs, light triathlons and double centuries, Crowe’s personal goal for 2021 is to ride a total of 100 miles for each of his years lived. "That's about 600 miles a month," he says.

To stay on target, he rarely misses a ride with The Shasta Wheelmen, even those to which he is not officially invited. When the club announced its first Women on Wheels ride, Crowe was told he could not participate unless he wore a skirt. The front page of May's Matrix shows the result. He showed up and rode his miles while sporting a kilt.

"He called our bluff !" wrote Creps.

All three riders express a love for the outdoors, especially in Shasta County. "Riding is different from a car, because you are more exposed to the beauty," says the VP. "It's an amazing way to enjoy the area. You are one with the environment."

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Canner loves the sense of freedom that comes from pedaling back roads in rural California. And not just the flat ones. “Give me a hill any day, like all the way up to the dam,” says the cancer survivor. “I’m better on hills than on the flats, and I’ll beat them to the top. But they catch up with me on the way down.”

Crowe, who likes to ride all the way up Lassen Peak, feels liberated by the open road. “I love it. I don’t have to think, not about chores, or anything but riding,” says the retired Record Searchlight reporter. “And the exercise does help, mentally as much as physically. You look at the Wheelmen and we look so much younger than we are. I'm 74.”

During his 16 years with The Shasta Wheelmen, Crowe involved himself in all aspects of the club, including fundraising and advocacy. “I think we’ve been an important voice for biking in general,” he says. “We worked with Shasta Living Streets to get the Diestelhorst trail downtown,” and they are teaming with the California Bicycle Coalition to develop plans for new, safer bike paths in Redding.

VP Creps vows to continue to guide The Shasta Wheelmen along the path of recreation, camaraderie and activism laid by her predecessors.

“They’ve given so much to the club over the years,” she says. “I want to honor that. My personal mission is to focus on community outreach so we can grow the membership.”

The club hosts rides for people of all ages and physical abilities. “Most of all, I want to make sure all new members feel welcome,” she says, remembering her first days with the club. “They just opened their arms to me.”

Crowe shares one more benefit of spending so much time on a bicycle.

“I feel good about leaving the car home,” he says. “Not for groceries for anything big like that, but as much as I can, what I can fit into a backpack.”

He drives maybe once a week and fills the tank once a month. “I get great mileage on my car while it’s sitting in my driveway.” •

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D I S C OV E R T H E S M A L L TOW N OF GRIDLEY

RIGHT NOW, throughout Butte County, 4-H members are exercising their market animals, quilters are putting final stitches in masterpieces, and gardeners are coaxing the growth of soon-to-be prize-winning zucchini and tomatoes. Kitchens are strewn with pots and pans as bakers test recipes for cakes and breads, and summer berries are being transformed into sticky, sweet jams.

Next month, the animals will be loaded into stock trailers. The carefully folded quilts, breads perfected through trial and error, pristine veggies picked at the peak of ripeness and sparkling jams will be carefully packed for transport. All will take the best roads to Gridley, where they will be unpacked for competition and display at the Butte County Fair.

The small town of Gridley has been hosting the fair for more than 75 years and has the history, architecture and Americana feel to warrant a visit year-round. Historical buildings hold the stories of this

community founded by a sheep rancher and incorporated in 1905 and create such an atmosphere that the Butte County tourism organization dubs it a Gateway to Main Street. The Gridley Museum, housed in a brick building built for the Gridley State Bank in 1909, holds those stories for posterity to make sure people know the origins of this farming town.

“It’s like a little forgotten area off Highway 99 that’s easy to find,” says Lynne Spencer, president of the Gridley Chamber of Commerce.

Spencer has lived in Gridley and nearby Biggs most of her life and is a champion of her hometowns, organizing annual festivities such as the Red Suspenders Days in May to support the Volunteer Fire Department and the 4th of July celebration in Biggs, as well as a Winter Wonderland Festival. “We support each other,” she says of the community members of each town. “This area warms my heart.” 4

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“It’s like a little forgotten area off Highway 99 that’s easy to find,” says Lynne Spencer, president of the Gridley Chamber of Commerce.

Spencer has lived in Gridley and nearby Biggs most of her life and is a champion of her hometowns, organizing annual festivities such as the Red Suspenders Days in May to support the Volunteer Fire Department and the 4th of July celebration in Biggs, as well as a Winter Wonderland Festival. “We support each other,” she says of the community members of each town. “This area warms my heart.”

The historical downtown of Gridley still holds onto commerce for the town, including a pizza parlor with ice cream, clothing store, auto detailing shop and more. “There are a lot of beauty shops,” Spencer says with a laugh. “We should have the best hair in Butte County.”

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If a town can be judged on its Mexican restaurants, Gridley would take home a blue ribbon with Casa Lupe, a family-owned gathering spot since 1971 known for its fresh made salsas and tamales made daily as well as large plates of authentic Mexican dishes. A market next door hosts a bakery and deli for take-out as well a wide variety of fruits, veggies and staples from Mexico.

On Tuesday nights, the community gathers at Rotary Park for a farmers market and live music. When the temperatures soar, people head over to the water features at Manuel Vierra Park. Skateboard Park keeps young people active and entertained while the new gazebo at Nick Daddow Park often hosts free concerts. 4

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The Gridley environs are known for agricultural production and wildlife viewing and are a draw for bird watchers. “A lot of people like to come to Gridley to view the birds at Gray Lodge,” says Spencer. Gray Lodge Wildlife Area is 9,100 acres of land in the Pacific Flyway managed by California Fish and Wildlife that provides water, food and shelter to more than 300 species of resident and migrant birds and mammals.

Most who stay the night for early morning bird sightings stay in Gridley hotels.

While Gridley is a town that honors its past, it’s also adapted to the times, opening the Butte Wildfires Distribution Center two years ago to serve all Butte County fire survivors. It started as a relief effort for the Camp Fire, but has grown to support all fires since then. Survivors can find essentials such as food, clothing and household items to get back on their feet after losing a home.

“I’m very proud of my community,” adds Spencer. “I’m proud of our town. If there’s anyone in need, the community always comes together. The community members make it special to me.” •

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.

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TALL, TINY, sprawling, spiky, colorful or carnivorous, Klamath National Forest’s Fen Trail offers an interesting mix of botanical characters – plus cool rocks and great views.

The one-mile trail near Kangaroo Lake northwest of Weed is within a Botanical Special Interest Area of Klamath National Forest. It has fens, meadows, creeks, forest and rocky outcroppings with varied plant communities. In summer, the trail pops with wildflowers.4

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“It’s hard to find a hike that has this many different habitat types in a mile stretch,” says Erika Carlson, environmental coordinator on the Salmon/Scott Ranger District.

“On this trail you are going to keep seeing new things all the way.”

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“It’s hard to find a hike that has this many different habitat types in a mile stretch,” says Erika Carlson, environmental coordinator on the Salmon/Scott Ranger District. “On this trail you are going to keep seeing new things all the way.”

The up-and-back route begins just off the road near Kangaroo Lake and climbs 600 feet to a ridgetop. Interpretive signs provide details and context.

At the beginning of the hike, look for Scott Mountain phacelia (aka Trinity phacelia) with small white flowers featuring purple marks in the center. It’s endemic to the area, found only near Kangaroo Lake and just over the ridge. The Fen Trail is a showcase of many wildflowers, including columbine, sneezeweed, anemone, buckwheat, sticky starwort, gentian and phlox.

Bear-grass makes a bold appearance when in bloom. Most of the time the plant resembles a clump of grass (even though it’s actually in the lily family). Individual bear-grass plants get flashy every five to seven years or so, sending up tall stalks topped with knobs of tiny white flowers. En masse, the showy spikes create a magical, botanical vibe.

The Fen Trail is named for squishy fens along the way. Unlike bogs with standing water, fens feature flowing water. Shallow bedrock holds cold water from springs and snowmelt close to the surface. “Fens are a big contributor to diversity of species of flowers,” Carlson says.

The constant cold water provides ideal growing conditions for Darlingtonia californica, known commonly as California pitcher plant or cobra lily. It’s the Fen Trail’s quirkiest character. Bright-green, tubular leaves rise 10 to 14 inches from the ground and bend downward, creating a curved hood adorned by a small leafy appendage similar to a forked tongue (hence the snaky name).

Cobra lily is carnivorous. Tiny insects, intrigued by translucent dots on the hood, wander in only to discover there’s no way out. Stiff, downward-pointing hairs prevent escape. The captives plop to the bottom where bacterial action turns them into a nutritious, buggy boost for the plant. In keeping with their peculiar character, cobra lilies produce unusual flowers – droopy maroon blooms on tall, slender stalks. “It doesn’t look like it is coming from the same plant,” Carlson notes.

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Rock formations — among the oldest in western North America – are a geologic highlight of the hike. Dark reddish ultramafic rock originated from deep in Earth. High iron content is responsible for its rusty coloring. “These are really old rock formations, weathered down through time,” Carlson says.

Striations visible on some rocks are ancient reminders of boulders being scraped along the rock surface by glacial ice. Ultramafic soils are nutritionally bleak, Carlson notes, and the plants that grow in them have become uniquely adapted to the conditions. Among tiny flowers popping up in rocky places are Erigeron bloomeri var. nudatus (scabland fleabane) and Dicentra pauciflora (short-horn steer’s-head).

Dicentra is one of Carlson’s favorites. “It’s very small and easy to miss. It’s adorable. It shoots straight out of the rocks … It’s so different looking.”

To notice the small flowers, you’ll need to be looking down and paying close attention. But there’s also much to see by looking up and out. An overlook provides a great view of Kangaroo Lake in its glacial cirque, and there’s a vista point offering a panorama of the Marble Mountains, Scott and Shasta valleys and China Mountain. The trail ends at 6,100 feet in elevation at the Scott River and Trinity River Divide. “The views from the trail are just as rewarding as seeing the flowers. It is beautiful up there,” Carlson says.

Peak time for wildflowers on the Fen Trail is typically mid-July, but because plants bloom on varied schedules, there are joys to be discovered at various times. “There’s usually something unique and interesting to see any time of the summer,” Carlson says.

Unlike a lot of mountain trails, the Fen Trail is accessible by a paved (although narrow) road that ends at Kangaroo Lake. The lake offers picnicking, swimming, fishing and camping (18 sites). • Directions: Take the Edgewood/Gazelle exit on Interstate 5 and go north on Old Highway 99. Turn left on Gazelle-Callahan Road, left on Rail Creek Road (look for Kangaroo Lake sign) and go eight miles to the lake. www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/regions/Pacific_Southwest/ KangarooLake/index.shtml

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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R E S T O R I N G V E G E TAT I O N I N T H E M O U N T S H A S TA R E G I O N YOU CAN THINK of the slopes of Mt. Shasta as a big garden with a heck of a lot of shade trees, a garden with bee-attracting plants like the redbud shrub and the brightpink-flowered Shasta penstemons; the wild plum trees that provide food for bears; the black oaks whose acorns are a traditional food source for Native Americans.

That’s pretty much the way Brenna Montagne looks at Mt. Shasta. She’s the U.S. Forest Service’s botanist for the Mount Shasta region.

It’s her job to go in and restore wildlands that have been trampled by visitors; to restore riparian vegetation after flood events; to plant small trees and shrubs after a prescribed burn in the forest.

It starts out in back of the Forest Service Ranger Station in Mount Shasta, with an industrial-size refrigeration unit where native grass seeds are stored; and in an old refrigerator near Montagne’s office where the wild plum, native grape and spice bush seeds are stored; in a large greenhouse with its black oak saplings, the young penstemon shrubs and snow drop bushes; in an adjoining nursery with its live oak, black oak, incense cedar, Douglas fir and ponderosa pine saplings.

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With a grant from the McConnell Foundation, the Forest Service was able to build a greenhouse and start propagating the penstemons and yellow-flowered arnicas that would renew the living landscape at the Meadows. It’s a fragile landscape, so no heavy equipment was used: It was all spade and shovel work.

A few years later, when heavy rains and flooding wiped out much of the forest on Forest Service land near La Moine, workers, including Montagne’s predecessor, Rhonda Posey, lugged 20-pound pots of willow saplings up and down the hillside to restore the forest and fight erosion. When Tauhindauli Park was being established in Dunsmuir,

the Forest Service brought in dogwoods, willows, and a variety of riparian plants from its greenhouse and nursery.

Montagne, who took over management of the greenhouse and nursery from Posey two years ago, recently tackled a manzanita restoration project at Shasta Lake. Upcoming is restoration work at McBride Springs Campground on the lower slopes of Mount Shasta and, after some prescribed burns, at campgrounds along the McCloud River.

For help with the shovel and spade work, Montagne has several seasonal workers for the main fall planting season, with some assistance

Oak seedlings | Photos by Brenna Montagne

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from Forest Service fire crews. When Posey was in charge of restoration efforts, she remembers letting students from a local elementary school broadcast native grass seeds on their field trips. These days high school students recruited for the federal government's Youth Conservation Corps spend part of their summer at Mount Shasta harvesting seeds from native plants and weeding out nonnative plants like the Scotch broom and star thistle. The students do all this work with hand tools.

Montagne bristles at the thought of all those unwelcome plant invaders. “It takes lots of painstaking labor to get those things out,” she says. She's a big supporter of the annual invasive weed-pulling event held in Mount Shasta each spring.

After the restoration work is done at each location, there’s two years of hand watering the newly planted vegetation to make sure it gets a good start. And then it's up to Mother Nature to do her thing, keeping that one big garden on the mountain thriving with a wild bounty of vegetation. •

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.

Forest Service Botanist Brenna Montagne | Photo by Tim Holt

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DOWNTOWN DETAILS THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING DOWNTOWN REDDING BUSINESSES. Downtown Redding is undergoing exciting changes to become a more walkable and bikeable business and entertainment district. This month, the Diestelhorst to Downtown city trail creates a safe and inviting onemile route for residents and visitors walking, riding and rolling between Downtown and the Sacramento River Trail.

Diestelhorst to Downtown is a two-way protected bikeway and sidewalks starting on Division Street at the corner of California Street.

The trail continues along Center Street, passing under Eureka Way. At Riverside Drive, the trail continues to the west under the train trestle.

There are two options for crossing Court Street to get to the Sacramento River Trail: 1) a multi-use path has been built on the east side of Court Street and passes along the river under the bridge; 2) or cross Court Street at the new crossing with a rapid-flashing beacon for safety.

This trail connection for people biking and walking is part of the buildout of the five-mile Downtown Connector Loop Trail that is an essential part of the Downtown revitalization, building a connected city and realizing the civic pride of Redding as a Trail Town. *Fun fact: Studies from many cities have shown people who arrive to a business on a bike spend less per visit, but visit more often, resulting in more money spent overall per month.

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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT The Sandwichery has been at the same Redding location since 1984. They serve up homemade soups, salads and sandwiches five days a week for lunch, using the winning formula of keeping it simple and consistent. You can spend time checking out many historical artifacts and pictures that adorn the ceiling and walls, or leaf through a copy of “Watson’s Really Big WWII Almanac,” an awardwinning book that covers events throughout history that pertain to World War II. It was written by the owner and was published in 2008. Also, your well-behaved canine friends are more than welcome in their outside dining area. Daily specials are offered up along with the regular menu of favorites.

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Blake Fisher - Viva Downtown Program Coordinator Viva Downtown is excited to announce that The Art Hunger is taking residency at the IOOF Hall in Downtown Redding this summer.

From now through September 25, The Art Hunger Summer Gallery will activate the first floor of the IOOF Hall on 1504 Market St. with three months of art exhibitions (rotating every month), one-day art-themed events, artist talks, workshops and creative hangouts.

The Art Hunger strives to showcase and nurture the art community and showcase creative energy in a safe, all-inclusive space, striving to make events and experiences the public will enjoy.

If you are an artist/creative in the Redding area, prepare yourself for a wave of opportunities to showcase your work. The Art Hunger will put out artist calls regularly for a variety of events. If you have an idea or want to be an active part of this project, reach out to The.Art.Hunger@gmail.com.

Follow Viva Downtown and The Art Hunger on Instagram and Facebook for more information for art gallery hours and events.

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Owners Larry Hampton and Dan Hutchins are known for going the extra mile for their honesty, friendliness and knowledge of tires, brakes, suspension work, custom wheel service and more. If you want reasonably priced quality work by local folks, you’ll definitely get what you need here. Besides being a super-cool business, their building has some super-cool artwork painted on it that’s worth checking out. And if you want to wait for your vehicle, there are great places to visit while downtown.

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snack packin’ E A S Y–T O – M A K E R O A D T R I P S N A C K

“Are we there yet?”

-Every kid on a road trip SOME THINGS ARE just meant to go together: Peanut butter and jelly. Milk and cookies. Cake and ice cream. And road trips and junk food.

It’s difficult trying to eat like a responsible adult when you hit the open road. Sticky or messy grub will wind up all over the place. Some food stinks up the car. Utensils are a bother. It’s no wonder that most of us simply stop at a convenience mart and load up on junk food and a jumbo soda.

I’ll admit it: My go-to travel sustenance usually includes beef jerky, licorice, gummies and something salty like peanuts or chips. The combination of salty and sweet provides the contrast needed for a lengthy ride. Whatever you choose, the driver must be able to just grab the food with one hand while keeping the other hand and both eyes on the road. Plus, you need to make sure everyone in the vehicle will enjoy it – or at least not complain about it the entire trip. The whole ordeal can be complicated and contentious.

But there is a solution: With a little pre-planning and group involvement, you can find the perfect snack for a multi-hour ride.

The day or two before your road trip, take a look in your pantry and see what goodies you have in there. If you have kids, chances are you have a few ingredients already. And if you have kids, recruit them to help mix the ingredients together – and ask if they want to add extra goodies into the mix.

This popcorn-pretzel-cereal concoction is a perfect combination of sugar, salt, carbs and fat to fuel the driver and passengers for miles and miles. Bring along an ice chest filled with juice boxes, water and/or sodas and you’ll be able to stay on the freeway without stopping at the convenience store.

Save travels! And enjoy your summer… wherever the road takes you.

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EVERYTHING-BUT-THE-KITCHEN-SINK SWEET AND SAVORY ROAD TRIP MIX Servings: 4-8 (depending on the length of the trip!)

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes INGREDIENTS • 4 cups popped popcorn (stovetop or a 3-ounce package of microwave popcorn) • 1 cup M&M’s (plain and/or peanut) • 1 cup pretzel sticks or mini-pretzels • 1 cup animal crackers • 1 cup Goldfish (or similar brand) • 1 cup Cheerios (or similar brand) • 1 cup Chex Mix (or similar brand) • ½ cup roasted, salted peanuts (or almonds) • ½ cup honey-roasted peanuts • ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries INSTRUCTIONS Pop popcorn on the stovetop or in the microwave. Combine popcorn and the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl. Scoop the mixture into individual containers with lids. •

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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SHASTA LAKE AND PIT RIVER BRIDGE Born and raised in Shasta County, Tony Hord makes his living as a real estate agent but fuels his passion with the art of photography. You can find him in the great outdoors or at a local sporting event trying to get that shot. You can see more of his work at www.tonyhord.com.

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J U LY 2 0 2 1 R E C I P E

One of my favorite veggies grown in our garden is okra. It is perfect in a good gumbo, roasted in the oven or pickled. But my family’s favorite is this recipe. It is crispy and crunchy on the outside, yet tender on the inside. Season with just the right sprinkle of salt and pepper and enjoy!

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups fresh sliced okra (pods washed and sliced in ¼-inch rings) ½ cup buttermilk or ½ cup milk with 1 T white vinegar

1 cup cornmeal

¼ cup flour 3 T seasoned breadcrumbs

1 T salt

¼ tsp. pepper Olive oil, veggie or canola oil for frying

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 12-15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES SERVINGS: 4

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DIRECTIONS: STEP 1: If making buttermilk, combine vinegar with milk and let sit for 5 minutes.

STEP 2: Mix cornmeal, flour, bread crumbs, salt and pepper in a bowl.

STEP 3: In a large bowl, pour buttermilk over okra and let stand.

STEP 4: Heat oil in heavy skillet. While oil is heating, drain off the buttermilk from the okra and add the okra to the dry ingredients, turning lightly to coat.

STEP 5: When oil is hot (test by dropping a small piece of battered okra into the oil; if it sizzles, the oil is ready). Shake off excess cornmeal mixture and add okra to skillet.

Cook for approximately 12-15 minutes on medium heat, turning okra a couple of times, until crispy and brown.

STEP 6: Season with additional salt if needed and serve. Enjoy!

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

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H O N E Y R U N C OV E R E D B R I D G E A S S O C I AT I O N FLAMES LASHED OUT and licked the timbers of the Honey Run Covered Bridge. Smoke billowed up the sides and engulfed the interior. The fire crackled and consumed everything it touched.

November 8, 2018, marks the date the Honey Run Covered Bridge went up in smoke. The standing pillar remnants are all that remain.

The bridge and the devastation that the fire brought with it affected an entire community and forever changed history.

The discovery of gold in Butte County led to construction of the bridge in 1886 by the American Bridge and Building Company of San Francisco. This route connected Butte Creek Canyon to the Paradise Ridge. Many years later, the county built a new bridge upstream and planned to tear down the old bridge. Residents wanted to preserve the history and formed the Honey Run Covered Bridge Association. The bridge then served as a pedestrian crossing.

The 238-foot-long, three-span Pratt-style truss bridge was the only one like it in the United States. It was unusual due to its three unequal spans and because the center was higher than the two sides. Ponderosa Pine and iron rods were used for construction along with wooden beams covered with sheet metal. It sat atop twin cylindrical concretefilled metal piers. Viewed as a historical icon, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

While people grieve for the loss, hope still thrives. The task of rebuilding is a coordinated effort and includes fundraising, acquiring permits and construction. The Honey Run Covered Bridge Association continues to rebuild a near-exact replica, except for a few engineering changes to the foundation. It was discovered that the pillars on the north side went down just over a foot into the creek bed.

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pillars 41 feet deep. Butte County transferred bridge ownership to the association in October 2020, and the association now has the responsibility to rebuild the bridge with private donations. It has raised $1.1 million of the $2.9 million total cost, and construction is scheduled to be completed in 2022.

Schafer, a longtime resident of Butte Creek Canyon, oversees the project and described the bridge as “a 131-year-old true icon of this region. The restoration of the bridge has been a mission of the association since the events of the fire.”

In response to fundraising, the Honey Run Covered Bridge Association will host a golf tournament at Bailey Creek Golf Course in Lake Almanor on Saturday, August 7. The golf tournament is open to all levels of golfers. For those who do not play golf, dinner-only tickets will be available for purchase. The day includes drinks, raffle/ auction prizes and entertainment. All proceeds will be used for the reconstruction of the bridge and the preservation of the park.

At the entrance to the park, the bridge sign still stands. Maybe it’s a sign. A good sign of good things to come.• www.hrcoveredbridge.org Tournament website: www.donategolf.golftourneypros.org/ rebuildthebridge

Christy Milan, with a passion for storytelling and a love of words, has been pursuing her dream that encompasses adventure and community connections. She grew up in the North State and adores the outdoors, which brings her inspiration and recharges her batteries. She is avid about holistic health. Find her at christyswordcraft@gmail.com.

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Can you smell the popcorn?

Every Friday night.

July shows at Anderson River Park, beginning July 2.

SPONSORED BY:

PUBLISHING CREATIVE DESIGN MARKETING STORE

PUBLISHING CREATIVE DESIGN

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www.EnjoyMoviesInThePark.com