Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living — July 2024

Celebrate withHope

Our doctors pride themselves on offering patient-centered care comprised of compassion, accessibility and kindness delivered with the best treatment available. They utilize the most advanced radiation techniques and have experience with both common and rare cancers.

Dr. Matthew W. Allen

Dr. Allen is a graduate of Harvard Medical School.

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

Dr. Lauren Strickland

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

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Dr. Douglas Matthews

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

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I started Shasta College while in high school and struggled with some science classes, so I enrolled in fire tech, but it wasn’t for me either. I had some buddies who were Explorers in the police department, and after joining them, I fell in love with Law Enforcement. I started in the Sheriff’s office at 19 as a correctional officer, continued attending school, and at 22 I was promoted to Deputy Sheriff. Tragically, at 24, I ended up getting into an off-duty car accident, which left me with a severe traumatic brain injury. My short-term memory is shot. It’s rough, but we’re getting there. Every day is a gift.

Being back in school has just been scary ’cause, with this brain, it’s hard. I’ll do an assignment and can’t tell you how I did it. I took a water restoration class and wanted to know more, and it just worked out that another water class was starting. Pam, my water instructor, has been incredibly helpful. I’ll text her after hours or on the weekends about homework, and if she has the time, she’ll spend another hour to re-walk me through it, or she’ll make videos on her little whiteboard and show me how to do it. She’s really held my hand and has been my biggest inspiration.

I graduated in May with an associate degree in industrial technology and all my certifications in water/wastewater treatment. This summer, I must complete my state boards so I can go to work. I’m not content with being disabled out. I’ve been talking to National University about their bachelor’s in public administration with a focus on water and wastewater management.

It’s scary looking at it before you start, but if you want it, go for it. Once you’re here, it’s a family, and everyone helps so much in every aspect. Your dreams are possible! You can see that with Shasta College, and I’m achieving it!

Tommy Shasta College Knight

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AS WE EMBRACE the spirit of freedom and community, this edition is packed with stories that celebrate the essence of summer and the joy of coming together.

Our cover feature explores Fourth of July festivities throughout the North State, showcasing the parades, concerts and dazzling fireworks displays that light up our skies. We also dive into the Mt. Shasta Concert Series, a free, family-friendly event that brings the community together under the stars.

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Redding Freedom Festival with Matthew Gilfillan, a fifth-generation member of the renowned Pyro Spectaculars by Souza. Gilfillan shares some insight on the meticulous preparations and passion that go into creating the fireworks that define Redding’s Independence Day celebration.

For those seeking adventure, discover the unique Railbike experiences in Fort Bragg. These two-seater, human-powered pedal cars offer an exhilarating way to explore the scenic beauty of the coastline.

We also offer tips for outdoor dining, helping you make the most of the summer weather while enjoying delicious meals al fresco. The North State certainly has no shortage of beautiful spots to take a picnic.

Join us in celebrating the spirit of Freedom Fest. Here’s to a season filled with fun, community and unforgettable experiences!

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“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

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WHAT I ENJOY

CATHY HOLLIDAY RETIRED; LODGE PARTNER

FAMILY: HUSBAND ROGER

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT RUNNING THE INDIAN CREEK LODGE? It’s the most beautiful place to be. On the river is our office. We get lots of time outside, and I enjoy meeting new people and working with a great team.

WHAT’S THE STRANGEST OR MOST MEMORABLE PLACE YOU’VE EVER VISITED? Alaska. It feels like traveling back in time.

IF YOU COULD TIME TRAVEL TO ANY PERIOD IN HISTORY, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? That’s a difficult question. Many previous times have had a lot of

WHAT’S THE MOST MEMORABLE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? Always undercommit and over deliver.

romance surrounding them, but also a lot of difficulties. I think where we are now is probably the best time.

IF YOU COULD SWAP LIVES WITH ANY ANIMAL FOR A DAY, WHICH ANIMAL WOULD YOU CHOOSE? One of my own dogs. They are mini Doxies and they have the best life ever.

IF YOU HAD TO GIVE A 30-MINUTE PRESENTATION ON ANY TOPIC WITHOUT ANY PREPARATION, WHAT TOPIC WOULD YOU CHOOSE? Food.

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SPECTACULAR

THE NORTH STATE’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

THE NORTH STATE is gearing up for a dazzling array of fireworks shows that promise to light up the skies with vibrant colors and patriotic spirit. This year’s celebrations are set to be bigger and brighter than ever, with many events offering a full day, or even several days of festivities for the whole family. These gatherings are perfect for creating unforgettable memories, filled with awe-inspiring pyrotechnics and festive fun. Get ready to join your neighbors, friends and family in celebrating the land of the free with a spectacular showcase of fireworks that will leave you starry-eyed and full of pride. 4 continued on page 23

Staycation...

Nestled at the base of majestic Mount Shasta is one of Northern California’s finest all-season resorts. After a satisfying round of golf, pickleball, tennis, or 7-mile hike around Lake Siskiyou, dine while soaking in breath-taking views. Make yourself at home in your fully appointed lakeside chalet and top the day off with a day spa treatment.

Freedom to Explore Back to 1895

Are you looking for something different to do with the family? Take them on a Time Machine back to 1895. Discover Redding’s historical gem and experience life in a Victorian home from early Redding. The Behrens- Eaton Museum preserves Judge Eaton’s home with a rich and fascinating display of furnishings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tour hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm and Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm. Free Tours Every Week!

Welcome to the Historic Weaverville Hotel

Treat yourself to a relaxing staycation at the newly reopened Weaverville Hotel. Located at the base of the Trinity alps, the Weaverville Hotel features seven unique rooms each named after local mines. Originally built at the height of the Gold Rush in 1861, the hotel has been lovingly restored with its old world charm and updated with modern luxuries including in-room champagne tubs and coffee stations.

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This summer, take a rafting trip with Headwaters! Trips run daily on the beautiful Sacramento River. Just show up with your sense of adventure and let Headwaters take care of everything else you need for a fun day on the water. Trust us, this is an experience you’ll want to repeat again and again. Plus, the folks at Headwaters also offer kayaks, with equipment suitable for everyone from novices to experts. Everything you need to float is right here!

BUTTE COUNTY

4th of July Fireworks at the Forebay • Oroville Thermalito Forebay and Nelson Sports Complex www.visitoroville.com/oroville-fireworks.html

Tackle Box Annual Family Fun 4th of July Party 379 E Park Ave, Chico www.facebook.com/events/1102541924337474/

4th Of July Fast Cars and Freedom Event (ticketed event) Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico silverdollarspeedway.com

DELNORTE COUNTY

4th of July • Festival & Fireworks Beachfront Park, Crescent City visitdelnortecounty.com

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

3rd of July • Fortuna Fireworks Festival Newburg Park, Fortuna www.visitredwoods.com

4th of July • Eureka Fireworks Over Humboldt Bay, Eureka www.visitredwoods.com

4th of July • Fireworks in Southern Humboldt Benbow State Park, Garberville garberville.org4 continued on page 24

MENDOCINO COUNTY

6th of July • Fort Bragg Independence Day Fireworks South Coastal trail at Noyo Headlands*, Pomo Bluffs Park, Todd Point Parking Area visitfortbraggca.com *$20 parking fee

SHASTA COUNTY

4th of July • Freedom Festival Redding Civic Auditorium, Redding reddingcivic.com

3rd of July • Anderson Explodes Shasta District Fairgrounds, Anderson andersonexplodes.org

4th of July Fireworks Over Lake Siskiyou Lake Siskiyou, Mt. Shasta Find it on Facebook

4th of July • Montague Freedom Festival Hoag Park, Montague Find it on Facebook

TEHAMA COUNTY

4th of July • Fireworks Show River Park, Red Bluff redbluffchamber.com

SISKIYOU COUNTY TRINITY COUNTY

5th of July • Independence Day Fireworks Weaverville Elementary School .trinityjournal.com Please check websites for more information. •

Your mind is less busy with the opinions of the world when you are vacationing crowd-free in Trinity County. You have time to be still with your thoughts, to examine them from every angle, and omit the rush of overloading the system. Only Trinity gives you summer getaways to indulge in the calm of nature for both mental and physical rejuvenation. Everyone you know can see and admire your summer moments in Trinity. Plus, there are new people to add to your circle of influence.

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CELEBRATION

CATCH SOME TUNES WITH THE MT. SHASTA CONCERT SERIES

NOW IN ITS TENTH YEAR, the Mt. Shasta Concert Series is hoping for another exciting summer. “The concerts are family-friendly. They’re also free, so anybody can come. And while the quality of the music and bringing in great bands absolutely matters to us, the main thing is bringing the community together,” explains Jason Allen, president of the nonprofit that puts on the concerts. “Every concert is really an eclectic mix of people. Some come just for the music, but I think most are there to see their friends and wind down for the weekend to recharge for another week.”

Allen has been involved with the concert series since he, John Friesen of the Friesen Foundation and friend Andrew Brown came up with the idea in 2014. “On the day of the very first concert, John called me because he needed help putting up a tent. So, I came to help him, and I’ve been involved ever since.” And while putting on the series is a ton of work, Allen insists it’s more than worth it. Their main emphasis is providing funding for high school music programs, along with some elementary school and Boys and Girls Club music programs, but other nonprofits also benefit from concert sales.

“When a concert is going and the mountain is so beautiful in the background, it’s pretty epic. And then you see so many familiar faces out having fun, and I’m always reminded that this is why we do this.”

“We have one small tent where we sell beer that’s donated by Sierra Nevada, and then we sell raffle tickets for prizes at each concert,” Allen says. “At the last concert, we throw all those raffle tickets from the season back in to be raffled for a mountain bike locally donated by the Fifth Season.”

Allen says one of the coolest fundraising events they’ve done happened right after the Carr Fire. “When the Carr Fire happened, it was obviously really devastating for the community of Redding. And when the concert came around that Sunday, we were on the fence about having it. One of our usual bands called Secret Society was 4 continued on page 28

supposed to be playing and they called us up and asked what we wanted to do. Finally, we decided yes, let’s do this. So, we raised a couple thousand at the concert selling beverages and stuff, but that night we also raised $13,000. That felt pretty good.”

Given Mt. Shasta’s proximity to Interstate 5, Allen says they’ve had some success recruiting bands traveling to and from larger markets, but many performers come from other longstanding relationships or word of mouth.

“Since it’s a free concert, we have no ticket sales so we can’t really afford a ton of big bands. We always do some reaching out to bands that we’ve used in the past. We also look around regionally in California and Oregon, and other music festivals. I tried to get a band called Leftover Salmon, and the manager told me that band was booked, but he had another band I might like, which worked out. And last year we had Brit Taylor, who’s a really up-andcoming country star, but then after we met her, we found out that her husband plays, so we might have him back next year. It’s sometimes just kind of random.”

The concerts are always held at Shastice Park, and have become a Sunday staple for many Mt. Shasta locals.

“When a concert is going and the mountain is so beautiful in the background, it’s pretty epic. And then you see so many familiar faces out having fun, and I’m always reminded that this is why we do this.”

Allen also has some expert advice for any first-timers.

“There’s not a lot of parking in the park, so the sooner you get there, the better. And it’s just grass, no real seating, so people need to either bring a blanket or some chairs. And

“... Whatever works best for you, just come and enjoy the concert, and maybe even meet some new friends.”

because it’s Mount Shasta, it can be really nice at six o’clock, but by the time the concert’s over at nine, it might be getting a little chilly. So, layers are a good idea even in the hottest part of the summertime. And while we do sell beer and wine and there are usually food trucks, you don’t have to. If you prefer to bring your own stuff, you can. Whatever works best for you. Just come and enjoy the concert, and maybe even meet some new friends.” •

Mt. Shasta Summer Concert Series

Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Drive, Mount Shasta

All concerts begin at 6:30 pm, with six weekly concerts beginning this year on July 7

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Mt. Shasta City KOA Holiday

It’s always a great day at Mount Shasta KOA. After all, their grounds are designed for your pleasure. From their 11 cabins with breathtaking views of Mt. Shasta to RV sites and even tent plots, Mount Shasta KOA is the perfect place to get out of Redding for a weekend or spend longer with family and friends.

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Vintage Dunsmuir Lodging Experience & Northern California Campground Resort

Since 1968, they’ve been reliving the romantic days of railroading at Railroad Park Resort. The resort is one of the most unique places to stay in California. Whether it is a romantic getaway, a family vacation or a reunion or retreat, Railroad Park Resort provides unique lodging for all. Eat freshly prepared food inside authentic and vintage railroad dining cars. Indoor and outdoor seating. Live music seven evenings a week.

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py·ro·tech·nics

BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE REDDING FREEDOM FESTIVAL

• a fireworks display.

• a brilliant performance or display, especially of a specified skill.

“hethrilledhisaudience with vocalpyrotechnics”

•

the art of making or displaying fireworks.

MATTHEW GILFILLAN, a fifth-generation member of the pyrotechnics company responsible for the Redding Freedom Festival fireworks display, says he put the finishing touches on the show in May. He wouldn’t divulge details, but it’s a guarantee he followed grandfather Bob Souza’s design philosophy: “start big, end bigger.”

“He always said that,” Gilfillan says of Souza, who founded Pyro Spectaculars by Souza in 1976. Bob Souza was continuing the tradition started by his grandfather, Manuel Souza, who brought his unique gunpowder-based firework recipes from Portugal to the Bay Area in the early 1900s. Manuel Souza became so well known for such flashy firework displays at Portuguese festivals that he earned the nickname “Papagaio” (parrot in Portuguese).

As the thousands who have gathered on the Redding Civic Auditorium grounds for past Freedom Festivals can attest, the fireworks portion of the evening is nothing if not flashy. Gilfillan, who has been producing and designing Redding’s festival since 2007, has plenty of pizazz lined up for this year’s Fourth of July extravaganza.

The 20-minute display, generously funded by the McConnell Foundation, will feature more than 1,800 aerial display shells – a whopping 2,500 pounds of explosives – most of which will “perform” at altitudes of 1,000 feet or higher. “The Freedom Festival is one of the biggest we do every year,” Gilfillan says.

Gilfillan drafts a unique script for each fireworks show he produces, using a computer program to coordinate music with the pyrotechnics. For the music side, Gilfillan likes to mix and match, drawing from classical, country, rhythm & blues and Americana. “I come up with a fresh track every year. Admittedly, they tend to repeat themselves a bit. You need ‘The Stars and Stripes Forever,’ classical fanfares and recognizable marches. I try and touch all of the genres and try to not go too heavily into any one,” he says.

The software divides each musical selection into timed sequences and pairs them with files representing the multitude of fireworks Gilfillan chooses. “We have hundreds of thousands of effects in stock and we use those to create the script. The database has the mortar size and the altitude it performs at. We put4 continued on page 32

those files into the firing system, then the packing team goes through the magazine, selects the individual devices, puts them in cartons, addresses them and ships them to the show. The pyrotechnical operator opens the carton and places the shell appropriately,” Gilfillan explains.

When the big day arrives, all the files are loaded into a laptop and with the touch of a key, the music pours forth and the sky lights up with sparkling multicolored starbursts, waterfalls and streaking comets. The computer knows when to fire each effect, “from the smallest little flash to largest caliber shell,” Gilfillan says. “The technology has really grown over the years.”

The Freedom Festival will feature fireworks manufactured all over the world, including Italy, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, the United States, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan and China. “You’re getting the best strobe effects from all over. We’re creating a melting pot of Americana in the sky,” Gilfillan says. 4 continued on page 34

“...It gets you visually and sensorily. It’s magical and it’s really cool to be a part of it, to bring it to people.”

Each firework is ball-shaped with a “lift charge” at its base. When the charge is detonated, it propels the shell skyward while also igniting a timer fuse. When the lit fuse reaches the center of the shell, it ignites the burst charge, sending the effect into the atmosphere.

“It’s mind-boggling how effective and consistent these products are. That predictability equals their safety, which is very important with large displays like Redding,” Gilfillan says. The Freedom Festival is designed and produced in close cooperation with the Redding Fire Department and the Redding Community Services Department. “I couldn’t be more pleased with the consistent level of support we’ve received from the city and the fire department,” Gilfillan adds.

Pyro Spectaculars creates more than 1,200 fireworks displays a year throughout the country, including displays at the Super Bowl and Major League Baseball games. Gilfillan says he personally designs between 140 and 150 shows a year.

The oohs and ahhs are the best part, Gilfillan says. “There’s a concussive and visceral nature to it that you don’t get with other kinds of entertainment. It gets you visually and sensorily. It’s magical and it’s really cool to be a part of it, to bring it to people.”•

Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with more than 40 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.

When: July 4, concessions, shaved ice, water, drinks etc. from 6 to 9:55 pm, fireworks at 10 pm. No alcohol, tobacco or drugs allowed

Where: Redding Civic Auditorium grounds

Closures: Sundial Bridge closes at 9 pm; the Park Marina Bridge closes to vehicles once the parking lots are full; the Posse Grounds boat ramp closes on July 3 and reopens on July 5

Simulcast: 10 pm on radio station Q97 (97.3 FM)

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ELEVATE YOUR OUTDOOR GATHERING

SUMMERS WERE MADE for impromptu picnic lunches and dinners alfresco. But who says what’s in your basket or on your outdoor dining table has to be basic, been-there-done-that fare? This summer, bring something bold to the plate! Check out these fresh menu options and a few tips for elevating your outdoor dining experience.

SKIP THE CLASSIC GARDEN VARIETY: Let your tastebuds take flight with a peach burrata salad. The decadent combination of the season’s best peaches, cherries, tomatoes and basil, the creamy balance of burrata cheese, the crunch of toasted pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of tangy honey vinaigrette is sure to welcome summer with a bang. 4 continued on page 38

EAT LIKE THE GREEK GODS: Who needs a basic fruit salad when there’s ambrosia? This divine pairing of fruit, coconut flakes, marshmallows and frozen whipped topping will be the hit of any alfresco dining experience. They don’t call it the food of the gods for nothing!

DELIGHT IN SOMETHING DEVILISHLY

DELICIOUS: We love a good, deviled egg! The way that savory, velvety yolk rests perfectly in a hardboiled egg white is pretty heavenly, if you ask us. It’s the perfect protein to keep you going through all the day’s activities.

TRY A CHIP OF A DIFFERENT KIND: There really is no true substitute for guacamole + chips, but if you’re looking to keep the carb count low during the high summer temperatures, use carrot sticks in place of the classic tortilla chips. You won’t have to sacrifice the crunch factor - and you’ll love the way the lime juice, tomatoes and avocado balance the sweetness of the carrots.

TELL THAT SANDWICH TO LIGHTEN UP:

Bypass the meat and let some sliced heirloom tomatoes take center stage this time around. Pair it with a smear of cream cheese or aioli on the bread of your choice. We like ciabatta or focaccia to bring the flavor full circle.

A LITTLE BREAD NEVER HURTS: A loaf of bread is a musthave when it comes to a picnic, but what couldn’t be improved upon with some sweet, diced tomatoes, fragrant basil, fresh garlic and balsamic vinegar? Bruschetta (pronounced broo- skeh- tuh) brings comfort food to a new level.

When it comes to dining alfresco, don’t scrimp on the details.

LATER FOR THAT PLASTIC TABLECLOTH: Bring that outdoor dining experience to new heights with a simple tablecloth in washable fabric. It’s best to go with a color that won’t highlight food or grass stains.

TOSS THOSE PAPER NAPKINS: The quickest way to bring a touch of fancy to outdoor dining is to add linen napkins to the mix. Pick them up for next to nothing at a dollar store, a clearance aisle or second-hand store near you.

SPRING FOR REAL UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE: We’re not saying to whip out your grandmother’s heirloom China or cutlery set, but real glassware and utensils are one way to sweeten the deal. Second-hand shops are a great place to find quality dishes and utensils without breaking the bank. Wrap them in between the linen napkins and tablecloths to protect them in transit. 4 continued on page 40

“The true definition of a picnic is a day outdoorsspent with family and friends, enjoying food and nature together.” –Unknown

"Good food, good company, and the greatmakeoutdoors for the perfect picnic." –Unknown

ADD A LITTLE WINE TO YOUR DINE: Stash a bottle of your favorite wine, champagne, sparking juice or sparkling water and some stemless wine glasses in your basket. Glasses without the stem will be much easier to keep upright even if the perfect picnic spot comes with uneven ground, and they’ll be much less prone to breakage enroute.

HIT A SWEET NOTE: A portable Bluetooth speaker and a curated playlist will take that meal from basic to beautiful. Use the occasion and the company as inspiration when choosing which songs to add to the lineup.

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!: Sure, an outdoor dining experience is bound to have its own natural charm, but bring a book, a deck of cards or a sketchbook along for an added layer of fun.

WRAP IT ALL UP IN SOMETHING VINTAGE: It’s next to impossible to replicate the allure of a vintage picnic basket, so why bother? Find one secondhand - or a close facsimile online. Want something more modern or functional? A picnic backpack works, too, especially if your alfresco dining experience involves a bit of hiking. •

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WHETHER IT’S YOUR FIRST TIME in the California coastal redwoods or 100th, there’s no doubt it’s a magical, calming feel that washes over you as civilization fades away.

Well, there’s a new take on exploring the tranquil forest via Railbikes that depart from Fort Bragg on the Mendocino coast. The longtime home of the world-famous Skunk Train offers two-seater, human-powered pedal cars for a unique experience and a trip back into history.

“This is the stuff that everyone wishes they could see,” says general manager Stathi Pappas. “Northern California is a special place and on everyone’s bucket list, and here we are. If you’re from Redding or Chico, it’s really in your backyard.”

First introduced in 2019, there are three separate Railbike trips, including a moonlight jaunt that offers countless stars, roasted marshmallows and perhaps a romantic stroll at the Glen Blair Bar turnaround location.4 continued on page 44

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“...there’s something about the quietness on the Rail Bike. Just being able to look at the canopy is awe-inspiring. We are trained to look horizontally, but we are able to look up, that’s when the redwood forest becomes most impressive.”

The Pudding Creek excursions depart several times each day with as many as five departures, depending on the time of year. They meander along Pudding Creek into the heart of Mendocino redwood country through ancient stands of redwoods, across stately wooden trestle bridges harkening back to days of California’s majestic logging past.

The journey to the Glen Blair Junction is a 3.5-mile track that wends its way up the Pudding Creek Estuary. With no need to steer, you’re free to gaze at the untouched beauty of a forest a million years in the making. Along the guided route you might even spot a river otter, deer grazing, turtles soaking in the sun, blue herons, osprey or even a bear during peak berry picking season.

For Pappas, it’s really the canopy of trees that captures his attention on the ride. “You really get to slow down and look straight up,” he says. “You can do it in the open car (on the Skunk Train), but there’s something about the quietness on the Rail Bike. Just being able to look at the canopy is awe-inspiring. We are trained to look horizontally, but we are able to look up, that’s when the redwood forest becomes most impressive.”

The Railbikes come equipped with electric assistance, meaning you can pedal as much or as little as you desire. Pappas said many opt for a little help climbing some of the inclines on the route. They even offer a portable dog trailer so your furry friend can join the excursion.

Cost for the trip is $265 per bike and riders must be at least 18 and under 250 pounds. A liability waiver is required, as is a helmet (you may bring your own). Casual attire is suggested and close-toed shoes are required. Bringing water is encouraged. •

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Aaron Williams is the national editor at MaxPreps. The former sports editor at the Record Searchlight has been active in the North State sports community for more than 20 years as a writer and coach at the youth and high school level. He enjoys spending time golfing or hiking with his partner Michelle.

“The redwoods, once seen, leave a mark or create a vision that stays with you always. No one has ever successfully painted or photographed a redwood tree. The feeling they produce is not transferable. From them comes silence and awe. It’s not only their unbelievable stature, nor the color which seems to shift and vary under your eyes, no, they are not like any trees we know, they are ambassadors from another time.”

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SHASTA DAM’S LIVINGSTON STONE NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

BACK IN THE DAY, as some are wont to say, winterrun Chinook salmon treated the Sacramento River like Interstate 5, cruising north through the Golden Gate and eventually making their way to their historic spawning grounds on the McCloud, Pit and Upper Sacramento rivers.

Shasta Dam, an 883-foot-thick wall of concrete completed in 1945, put a significant crimp in the winterrun salmon’s itinerary, reducing their spawning grounds from 187 miles of streams and tributaries to just a couple of miles of river downstream from the dam. Keswick Dam, built in 1950, removed another chunk of available spawning habitat.

The winter-run salmon population began to dwindle to the point where, in 1989, the fish were listed as endangered and/or threatened under both the California and federal endangered species acts. In 1993, there were just 186 returning adults counted in the river.

Not long after, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service partnered with the Bureau of Reclamation to establish the Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery at the base of Shasta Dam. Now in its 25th year, Livingston Stone is the only hatchery in the world dedicated to winter-run salmon. It is a substation of the Coleman National Fish Hatchery southeast of Anderson.

Derek Rupert, a fish biologist with the Bureau of Reclamation, says winter-run salmon are named for the time of year (January through March) when they leave the Pacific Ocean and begin the upstream journey to their natal or birthplace spawning grounds. “Winter-run Chinook really only exist in the Sacramento basin,” Rupert says. Winter-run salmon move upstream in April and generally spawn from June through August. “Spawning in the middle of summer can be difficult, especially during a drought,” Rupert notes. Nonetheless, winter-run salmon returned in relatively plentiful numbers in the 1960s and ’70s but began to decline in the 1980s.4

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With a ready supply of cold water and its location on the Sacramento River, Shasta Dam was an ideal location for the hatchery, Rupert says. Adult salmon are collected in a fish trap at Keswick Dam and transported by tank truck to the hatchery.

In a typical year, the hatchery collects 60 females and 120 males with the goal of producing 250,000 juvenile fish. During the drought conditions earlier this decade, Rupert says Livingston Stone doubled and even tripled its production to mitigate for the loss of in-river spawning.

Once raised to fingerling size in January and February, the young fish are trucked down to Caldwell Park and released during the evening hours.

Salmon aren’t the only ones migrating toward Shasta Dam. The North State monolith is a popular draw for people too. Some 19,267 folks visited the dam last year, Bureau of Reclamation spokesman Michael Burke says, and a lot more are expected this year now that the Visitors Center is open seven days a week with tours offered four times a day.

Shasta Dam tours include a walk across the top of the dam and an elevator ride 400 feet down that leads to a jaw-dropping view of the spillway. Visitors are treated to a tour of the powerplant and a look at the 60-foot-tall turbines, as well as the massive penstocks.

Three pairs of nesting osprey make their home at the dam and visitors are sometimes treated to a glimpse of the raptors carrying fish in their sharp talons, Burke says.

As many a longtime North State resident knows, Shasta Dam remains a marvel of engineering. When it was completed in 1945, it was the second-tallest dam in the United States, surpassed only by Hoover Dam. Today it is the second largest concrete dam in the country and the eighth tallest.

During its construction it had a peak workforce of 4,500 people toiling 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They poured 6.5 million cubic yards of concrete, or enough to build a 3-foot-wide sidewalk around the earth at its equator.

When full, like it was in early May, Shasta Lake stores 4.5 million acre-feet of water. That’s the equivalent of 1.46 trillion gallons and represents 41 percent of the Central Valley Project’s capacity.

The Central Valley Project distributes about a fifth of the state’s developed water, serving 2.5 million people and more than 3 million acres of farmland. It plays a key role in California’s economy. •

Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with more than 40 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.

Shasta Dam tours are offered daily at 9 and 11 am and 1 and 2 pm. Tickets are available at the Visitors Center an hour before the start of each tour. Tours are limited to 20 people each and tickets are free. The Visitors Center is open from 8 am to 4 pm. Call (530) 247-8555 or visit www.usbr.gov/mp/ncao/dam-tours.html

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WOOD STICKERS IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY

ONE THING THAT Northern California is known for is its massive number of trees, and in Humboldt County they are massively sized. While out exploring Humboldt, there are also plenty of places to pick up locally made food, drinks, provisions and souvenirs that are unique to the region.

One of the best tangible remembrances you can buy are WoodLab Designs wood stickers. Made of real wood, these stickers are sold at places like Murphy’s Market, Eureka Natural Foods, Infuzions and North Coast Coop. Using innovative technology, WoodLab has also made thousands of custom wood display cases, signs and other projects for local businesses.

WoodLab was started in 2011, about a decade after its founder Jeremy Harris moved to the Lost Coast. As a selfproclaimed “military brat,” Harris and his family moved around a lot, but his grandparents lived in Humboldt (his parents met at Humboldt State University in 1968). He visited them a lot when he was a kid, and eventually moved to Humboldt County in 2003. Harris says he loves “how beautiful it is here, the culture, and the weather works for me.”

Harris went to an art institute after graduating from high school in Los Angeles and worked in a shop, learning how to use woodworking machinery, building and design techniques. After moving to Humboldt, Harris and4 continued on page 56

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his former business partner rented a small space in Eureka and invested in a Computer Numeric Control (CNC) router and a few years later a laser machine, “doing stuff no one else knew how to do at the time,” he says. “These machines allow for designs to be created on the computer as drawings then transparent to the machines to cut, carve and engrave limitless designs.”

Between Harris’ art school background, securing a shop, setting it up and gaining word-of-mouth, Harris was in business doing custom projects under the name WoodLab Designs. At its launch and before marijuana was legalized, he says, “We were so busy making product displays for the cannabis industry. Everyone wanted something unique. At one time I think we were making products for 50 companies.”

He believes that 90 percent of his business came from the cannabis industry at that time due to the competition in the Emerald Triangle, but things have changed since legalization. “Business was really good back then, but it has flipped on its head. Now, our clientele is closer to 5-10 percent cannabis.”

However, WoodLab had built such a name for itself that the rest of the local business community has used them to create custom wood signs and displays for products and services; such work can be found in courthouses, grocery stores, a zoo and companies that sell soaps, chocolate, craft beer and coffee.

Harris figured out how to cut thick veneer wood with an adhesive on the back, and that’s how the wood stickers were born. He admits that he struggled to get the sticker outside of Humboldt County (“we kind of flooded Humboldt for the last 10 years with that,” he says) and now they’re looking into bringing in new technology to improve efficiency.

In 2017, Harris moved WoodLab to Arcata and it was around that time when they realized that doing custom work was hard because they had to constantly reinvent the wheel, so they started tailoring their business to get more into manufacturing.4

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“My whole thing is I like to stay creative, have something to put my mind to that’s evolving and dialing in the process to make it as efficient as possible.”

Last summer, they bought another business unrelated to woodwork, called CPR Aquatic. “The previous owners sold small and medium aquariums and they’ve been around since 1987, so we started making that kind of equipment. The tides have shifted; this is what makes sense for us to do. So many of our clients were cannabis-related that when that dropped, we’ve had to figure out how to survive, thrive and expand,” he says.

The Bigfoot and Redwood tree wood stickers are still neck-in-neck in terms of popularity, though. “They’re original designs. Now we have over 150 designs, but Bigfoot and the Redwoods are still the most popular,” he says.

He gets wood from a local supplier who provides FSC-certified sustainable arbor, and then forms it into custom projects and real wood stickers. “My favorite part of the whole thing is getting to be creative. With the equipment we were using, we had to come up with a design strategy that required no hardware and left no groove. We accomplished so many projects in the process of figuring out what clients need and honing my craft to match that.

Two years ago, Harris also started teaching makers and architectural design classes at McKinleyville High School, which he says is the most rewarding job he’s ever had. “My whole thing is I like to stay creative, have something to put my mind to that’s evolving and dialing in the process to make it as efficient as possible.” •

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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PLOT TWIST

THE HISTORIC AVERY MEMORIAL THEATRE IN ETNA

“I’m the emeritus member at 72. The youngest is still in his 20s, with the otherwise eldest of the group in her mid-40s. So, they’ve got energy. They’ve got passion. They’ve got all kinds of ideas, and we’re making them real.”

THE PANDEMIC HAD a far-reaching impact on numerous industries, and theatres in particular. And for a moment, it seemed as if the historic Avery Memorial Theatre in Etna was destined to become another casualty. But then came the plot twist. “The Avery Theatre has been managed since the 1980s by the Scott Valley Theatre Company, with various boards coming and going,” recalls Dee Jones, now the treasurer for the Scott Valley Theatre Company.

During COVID, however, all the wind was taken out of the theater’s sails and they were down to two board members. Then one got seriously ill and keeping the doors open became near impossible. “Another community member named Madeline Ayers and I decided to hold a revival meeting and let people know what was really happening,” Jones says. “We put up posters and asked everyone we knew to come help us save the theatre. To our surprise, 75 people showed up. No one had known the theatre was this close to the brink and needed help. So, of those 75 people, 63 of them signed up to volunteer and help. It was heartwarming.”

The group also recruited seven new eager board members. “I’m the emeritus member at 72. The youngest is still in his 20s, with the otherwise eldest of the group in her mid-40s.

So, they’ve got energy. They’ve got passion. They’ve got all kinds of ideas, and we’re making them real.”

One of the first orders of business was to get programming back on track, and people back in the habit of going to the theatre. “The first thing we decided we would do was to revive the Avery as a movie theatre in addition to the stage for live production. We started screening two movies a month and sold our concessions. We got an ABC license to add beer and wine, and that’s definitely been a real draw,” notes Jones. She adds that the movies themselves have gone from just screenings to full-scale events. “We’ve had great turnouts and try to play with the theme. For instance, when we screened Blazing Saddles, we gave people swag and $2 off their beer if they came in with a stick horse. People get really creative and seem to be loving it.”

So far, the community’s enthusiasm can also be measured in the theatre’s positive bank balance, which is already bringing about much-needed building improvements. “We upgraded our bathrooms. We have hot water for the first time. We completely rewired our electrical panel so that we can use switches to turn power on and off instead of the4 continued on page 62

“...I do not want this valuable community asset to go by the wayside. It almost did, and through sheer force of will and appeal to our community, here we are.”

breakers,” says Jones with a smile. She also acknowledges how much they appreciate other forms of support. “When we needed a new popcorn machine because the old one was so old it was a fire hazard, we put out an appeal for the required $1,200, and we received $2,100 from our community. We’re also partnering with local businesses right now. We are planning a donor appreciation dinner alongside Denny Bar to crosspromote each other. Same thing with the Flixx Fest film festival coming back to the Avery this fall. We all succeed together. Because at the end of the day, the Theatre Company is a public benefit corporation. So, the onus is on us to make the theatre benefit the public, and we take it very seriously because we want it to last in perpetuity.”

To that end, Jones is also proud of the $25,000 grant that the California Nonprofit Performing Arts Council awarded to the Theatre Company this year, and the changes she hopes it will bring. “We decided that if we ever going to do a major renovation, the time was now. So, we took that $25,000 and retained a very well-regarded design group to do a feasibility study. And once we’re armed with that, we intend to go out into the world of grants and look for some big ones that would be sufficient to do a phased building improvement plan. We anticipate that the project will be about $3 million to $4 million.”

When Jones talks about the future of the Avery Theatre, her passion for the arts is palpable. “We really visualize ourself as a performing arts

theatre. As much as we love the movies, their purpose has been to reinvigorate, and we’ll still be doing that. But our real focus is to get live theatre and live artistic productions of many different types, musical theatre, dance. And to that end, we are working tirelessly because we feel that we have a very lively arts community here, and we want a space where people can give their gifts.”

And despite her emeritus status, she’s not planning on exiting the stage herself any time soon. “I figure I’ve got 10 good years where my background in finance and real estate can be brought to bear for the theatre because it’s really my intention to leave a legacy. I do not want this valuable community asset to go by the wayside. It almost did, and through sheer force of will and appeal to our community, here we are.” •

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WHAT IS DPP: Diabetes Prevention & lifestyle change program, is a structured in person program developed specifically to prevent type 2 diabetes. It is designed for people who have prediabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes, but who do not already have diabetes.

TYPE 2 DIABETES: Is the most common type of diabetes. About 1 in 10 people have it. When you have type 2 diabetes your body’s cells do not respond normally to insulin-a hormone that lets your cells take in sugar and use it as energy. This causes your blood sugar to rise to harmful levels and can eventually cause other serious health problems like heart disease; vision loss; kidney disease; and loss of toes, feet, or legs.

PREDIABETES: Means your blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as diabetes. About 1 in 3 people have this condition. Having prediabetes is serious. It puts you at higher risk for type 2 diabetes as well as heart disease and stroke. Let your healthcare provider know that you would like to take the Prediabetes Risk Test.

This lifestyle change program is not a fad diet or an exercise class, or a quick fix. It’s a year- long program focused on long-term changes and lasting results.

A year might sound like a long commitment, however learning new habits, gaining new skills, and building confidence takes time. As you begin to eat better and become more active, you’ll notice changes in how you feel, and maybe even how you look. If you are African American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, or Pacific Islander, you are at higher risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

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PATH NAVIGATION CENTER IN RED BLUFF

WHEN CARE AND compassion meet hard work and dogged determination, great things can happen. The May first opening of the PATH Navigation Center in Red Bluff proved just that. It is the culmination of 25 years of grassroots effort to address the community’s concern for the unhoused.

of homeless people don’t have a support system, especially those with addiction issues, who may have burned the bridges of connection to friends and family.

In 1999, Allene Dering heard a faith call to support those living on the streets. Her coalition has grown over the years, just as the needs of the unhoused have. “We try to serve the most vulnerable first,” says Jimmy Rolson, director of operations. “We’re a low-barrier shelter. Come as you are. There’s a lot of compassion here.” By the end of May, the shelter was serving 120 people a day, with numbers expected to rise.

Christina Agnew is the navigation center manager and brings seven years with the nonprofit to this new venture. Her motivation is personal, having experienced firsthand the dangers and pain of homelessness. “My brother was homeless about four years ago and he died being homeless in Butte County,” she says. “After that, I wanted to help as many people as I can.” She estimates that about 80 percent

What many unhoused people do have, however, is pets. The PATH Navigation Center welcomes animal companions of its guests and makes sure all are well-cared for. A partnership with Buster’s Paw Prints provides food, a dog run, vaccine clinic and veterinary care at the center. While most pets are dogs or cats, various birds including a pet duck have found shelter with their owners.

The PATH Navigation Center engages multiple partnerships in support of its guests to help them transition out of emergency care into a more stable situation. Each guest receives wrap around case management services that opens access to a mobile medical unit that comes by twice a month and includes mental health and drug/alcohol services.

“We know that people are going to have health issues,” says Rolson. “Our goal is to make sure no one is dying on the streets alone.” 4 continued on page 68

The key to success is rapport and relationship building. All employees are empowered to engage and support guests, to learn their stories and advocate on their behalf. The results never come easy, but are always worth it.

Agnew relates the story of a woman who arrived with rage and was never allowed to stay long when she first arrived. “She was really angry and would get kicked out all the time for yelling obscenities. We just kept working with her, staying calm. She has made a complete 180-degree difference. She’s housed at the shelter now and is even talking about getting a part time job.”

“We also have an outreach crew,” says Rolson. “Four gentlemen go out to camps and offer services and bring water and snacks. We give them trash bags and encourage them to keep their camps clean. We come by every Tuesday and pick up the bags. It’s like having a trash service.”

PATH, which stands for Poor And The Homeless, uses a federally recognized screening instrument to determine who is most in need of rapid rehousing services. Quite bluntly, it measures who is most likely to die on the street. “I pull the most vulnerable from under the bridge or by the river,” says Rolson.

Rolson notes that he sees issues of addiction, mental health and economics as the most common causes of homelessness. He also notes that 95 percent of PATH clients are local. “Their last address was in Tehama County,” he says. “These are people we grew up with.”

While PATH is a low-barrier system of care, it is not without rules. “We’re trying to be good neighbors,” says Rolson. “We have good neighbor policies in place. We have transportation for people so they aren’t wandering through neighborhoods to get places.”

In addition to the new Navigation Center, PATH operates three homes for those transitioning out of homelessness. Two are for men and one is for women and children or single women. “These are for people starting to get more on their feet. They have jobs,” says Rolson.

“We really want the public to know that we’re making a difference,” he adds. “We’re not just letting people hang out. We want everyone to know about the care and compassion that goes on here. It’s human life and they are human beings that deserve to be treated as such.”

As for the new Navigation Center, “All the dreams are coming true for the visions that the original founders had,” he adds. “This is a legacy project for the county.” •

PATH Navigation Center • www.pathplaza.org

“We really want the public to know that we’re making a difference,” he adds.

“We’re not just letting people hang out. We want everyone to know about the care and compassion that goes on here. It’s human life and they are human beings that deserve to be treated as such.”

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

Photos courtesy of PATH Navigation Center

frankfurters —to fireworks—

HOT DOG BURNT ENDS

HAVE YOU EVER STOPPED to wonder how and why hot dogs became the unofficial meal for the Fourth of July? Why do we eat German sausages on America’s birthday?

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce first named the observance of National Hot Dog Month in July 1956. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council jumped on the opportunity and has declared the month of July as National Hot Dog Month ever since.

This year, Americans will eat 150 million hot dogs, enough to stretch from D.C. to L.A. more than five times, according to the NHDSC. And if that doesn’t blow your mind, here’s another statistic: From Memorial Day to Labor Day, peak hot dog season, Americans typically consume 7 billion hot dogs. That’s 818 hot dogs consumed every second for those 95 days!

HOT DOG HISTORY

The sausage has existed for millennia. Homer’s Odyssey, written around the 8th or 7th century BC, mentions the processed meat product. But the sausage most similar to our beloved American hot dog is the German frankfurter, created in the 1600s by butcher Johann Georghehner.

The frankfurter took hold in the United States in 1893 during the Colombian Exposition in Chicago. It was inexpensive, convenient and a bit of a novelty. That same year, the hot dog became a staple at baseball

parks. This baseball-hot dog tradition is believed to have been started by a St. Louis bar owner, Chris Von de Ahe, a German immigrant who also owned the St. Louis Browns major league baseball team.

HOT DOG EATING AS A COMPETITION?

But hot dog eating is not merely standard fare at sporting events; it has become a “sport” of its own. In 1972, Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest made its debut. Today, the event is a cultural phenomenon that draws about 35,000 fans to the corner of Surf and Stillwell avenues in Coney Island. Millions more watch the ESPN telecast of the contest.

Joey Chestnut currently holds the title of hot dog-eating world champion after consuming 76 hot dogs and buns in 2021. Last year, Joey won his 16th Mustard Yellow Belt after eating 62 hot dogs and buns. Miki Sudo was last year’s female champion, chowing down 39.5 hot dogs. She is a ninetime champ and holds the women’s record with 48.5 hot dogs.

It seems that every time I grill hot dogs for a large gathering, there are always a dozen or so leftovers. It is inevitable. And let’s not even get into the 10-dogs-to-8-buns ratio discussion. This recipe, inspired by The Online Grill, ignores the bun and will be a big hit at your Fourth of July festivities. Enjoy!

HOT DOG BURNT ENDS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pack hot dogs

• 2 T dry rub

• ½ cup barbecue sauce

• 2 T butter

• ¼ cup brown sugar

SERVINGS: 4 | PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 1 HOURS, 35 MINUTES

EQUIPMENT: ALUMINUM PAN OR BAKING TRAY

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: F ire up your grill or smoker to 225 degrees. If you are using charcoal, set it up for 2-zone cooking/indirect grilling.

Step 2: Sprinkle dry rub on hot dogs. Place hot dogs on grill or smoker grates for one hour.

Step 3: Remove hot dogs from the smoker and cut each sausage into 1-inch pieces. Put hot dog pieces in an aluminum pan or baking tray. Add the butter, allowing it to melt over the pieces. Mix in the brown sugar and barbecue sauce with a spatula or spoon.

Step 4: Place the pan or tray back in the smoker. Increase temperature to 400 degrees. Cook for another 20 minutes, or until brown sugar has caramelized on top.

Step 5: Remove from smoker. Apply more barbecue sauce on top if needed.

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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Jerry Hamblen was a pastor for 35 years. He retired in 2006 and now lives in Redding with his wife Carol of 57 years. They have two daughters, six grandchildren, and three greats. Jerry has been an amateur photographer for 50 years. Find more of his work on Facebook and Instagram.

One of Dill’s Deli’s most cherished offerings is the Pulled Pork Sandwich, a savory masterpiece that embodies their commitment to quality and taste. It begins with a house-made dry rub, a carefully crafted blend of spices including sea salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder and more. The pork is smoked for an incredible 16 hours, ensuring a tender, flavorful bite every time. The signature Dill’s Deli Calibama Sauce tops it all off with a rich, tangy finish. .

INGREDIENTS

PULLED PORK DRY RUB:

¼ cup sea salt

¼ cup smoked paprika

1 ½ tsp. cumin

2 T garlic powder

1 T onion powder

1 T chili powder

1 ½ tsp. black pepper

1 ½ tsp. dried basil

½ cup brown sugar

PULLED PORK SANDWICH:

Pulled pork

Cream cheese, as desired

Jalapenos, handful

2 slices pepper jack cheese

Dill’s Deli Calibama Sauce

Sweet french roll

SLAW: Green cabbage

Red cabbage

Grated carrots

Dill’s Deli Calibama Sauce

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: To prepare the dry rub, in a bowl, combine sea salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, dried basil and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 2: Generously coat the pork shoulder with the house-made dry rub, ensuring it’s evenly covered on all sides. Allow the pork to sit for at least an hour, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator, to let the flavors penetrate.

Step 3: Preheat your smoker to 225°F. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the smoker. Smoke the pork for approximately 16 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F and is tender enough to pull apart easily. Once done, remove the pork from the smoker and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

Step 4: Slice the sweet French rolls in half lengthwise. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese on both sides of the roll.

Step 5: Shred the smoked pork using two forks, pulling apart the meat into bite-sized pieces. Place a generous portion of the pulled pork onto the bottom half of the roll. Add a handful of jalapeños on top of the pulled pork for a spicy kick. Place two slices of pepper jack cheese over the jalapeños and pork.

Step 6: Drizzle a heavy hand of Dill’s Deli Calibama Sauce over the cheese and pork and add the top of the roll. Enjoy!

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FEATURED EVENTS

July 5th

July 3

• Anderson Explodes, Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St., 5pm gates, 7pm concert, 10pm fireworks, find them on Facebook

July 10, 17, 24, 31

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

July 4, 11, 18, 25

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

burney

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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

• July 4-7

Burney Basin Days, Burney, www.facebook.com/burney.chamber

chico

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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

July 4

• Chico 4th of July Parade, West 2nd Street to City Plaza, 9-11am, www.chicorec.gov

• 4th of July Family Fun, Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave., 3-9:30pm, www.facebook.com/ events/1102541924337474

July 4, 11, 18, 25

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

July 5, 12, 19, 26

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

July 5, 21

Saturdays in Redding

April 6 - December 14, City Hall

reddingfarmersmarkets.com

• Night Hikes, Upper Bidwell Park, meet at Upper Park, designated parking area A off Wildwood Avenue, 9pm, www.chicorec.gov/new-moon-night-hikes

July 6, 13, 20, 27

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

July 6

• Movies at the Pool, Pleasant Valley Pool, 2320 North Ave., 7-10pm, www.chicorec.gov

July 7, 14, 21, 28

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

July 13

• Slice of Chico, Downtown Chico businesses, 11am-3pm, www. downtownchico.com

• Upper Park Discovery Hike, Upper Bidwell Park, meet at Upper Park, designated parking area E, 9am, www.chicorec.gov/ upper-park-discovery-hikes

July 27

• Family Creek Crawl, Big Chico Creek, meet at Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 East 8th St., 9am, www.chicorec.gov/creek-crawl

dunsmuir

July 13

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

July 26

• Pacific Crest Music Festival, Dunsmuir, www.pacificcrestmusic.org/calendar

etna

July 6, 13, 20, 27

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

July 19-21

• Scott Valley Bluegrass Festival, Etna City Park, 625 Howell Ave., www.scottvalleybluegrass.com

magalia

July 6, 13, 20, 27

• Music on the Green, Magalia Community Park, 13917 South Park Drive, 6-8pm, www.facebook.com/ParkOnTheGreen mccloud

July 13

• McCloud River Mountain Music, The McCloud River Bed & Breakfast, 325 Lawndale Court, 7pm, www.mccloudmusic.com

July 26-28

• 76th Annual Lumberjack Fiesta, McCloud, www.mccloudchamber.com

montague

July 4-6

• 4th of July Freedom Festival, Montague, www.facebook.com/montagueparks

• Family Fair, Montague Community Hall, 200 S. 11th Street, 10am-4pm, www.discoversiskiyou.com/event/ montague-family-fair

mt. shasta

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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

July 3-6

• Mt. Shasta Fourth of July Street Fair and Festival, Castle Street Stage, 5pm Wednesday, 8:30am run/walk Thursday, noon parade Thursday, fireworks over Lake Siskiyou at dusk Thursday, 1-7:30pm Friday-Saturday, www.facebook.com/ mtshastachamber

July 6, 13, 20, 27

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

July 6

• Shasta Mountain Art, Wine & Brewfest 2024, Iron Horse Unlimited LLC, 138 Big Canyon Drive, 4-8pm, www.shastabrewfest.com

July 7, 14, 21, 28

• Mt. Shasta Concert in the Park, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Drive, 6:30-7:30pm, www.mtshastaconcerts.com

oroville

July 4

• 4th of July Fireworks, North Forebay, 930 Garden Drive, 8:15-9pm, www.orovillechamber.com

paradise

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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

July 12

• Homespun Holidays Craft Show, Paradise Masonic Lodge, 5934 Clark Road, 10am-5pm, www.paradisechamber.com

July 13, 27

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

July 30

• Paul Thorn, Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Road, 6:30pm, kzfr.org/events/915

red bluff

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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

July 6, 13, 20, 27

• Downtown Farmers Market, River Park, 555 Washington St., 8am-noon, www.redbluffchamber.com

July 27

• Sizzling Summer Spectacular Craft and Vendor Fair, The Westside Grange, 20794 Walnut St., 10am-4pm, www.redbluffchamber.com

redding

July 1-29

• Rise and Shine Kayak Tour, Oak Bottom Marina, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 9am Friday-Monday, www.nps.gov/ whis/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm

• Whiskeytown Lake Paddle Board Adventure, Brandy Creek Beach Lot B, 14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive, 1:30pm Friday-Monday, www.nps.gov/whis/ planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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

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

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

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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

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

July 4

• Firecracker 5k Run, Turtle Bay Exploration Park McConnell Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, 8am, www.reddingfirecracker5k.com

July 4, 11, 18, 25

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

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

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

July 5

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

July 6

• Junior Rangers, Oak Bottom Marina Amphitheater, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 10am, www.nps.gov/whis/ planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm

• Junior Firefighters, Oak Bottom Fire Station, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 11am, www.nps.gov/whis/planyourvisit/ rangerprograms.htm

• The Little Daisy Craft Fair, Darkside, 975 Hilltop Drive, 10am-4pm, www.visitredding.com

July 6, 13, 20, 27

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

July 7, 14, 21, 28

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

July 15-21

• Moonlight Kayak Tour, Oak Bottom Marina, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 7:30pm, www.nps.gov/whis/planyourvisit/ rangerprograms.htm

July 19

• Anderson Chamber and Win-River Resort & Casino 14th Annual Golf Tournament, Tucker Oaks Golf Course, 6241 Churn Creek Road, 7:30am, www.andersonchamberofcommerce.com

July 26

• Live Electro Space Rock Duo Sunq, Fratelli’s Pizza Parlor, 1774 California St., 7pm, www.visitredding.com

shasta lake

July 5, 12, 19, 26

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

weaverville

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

• Farmers Market, Meadows of the Highland Art Center, 691 Main St., 4-7pm, www.weavervillefarmersmarket.org

July 6

• Monthly Art Walk, Downtown Weaverville, 5-8pm, www.visitredding.com

July 6

• First Saturdays, Downtown Weaverville, 5-8pm, www.facebook.com/ weavervillechamber

July 7

• Coffee and Classics, Downtown Weaverville, 9-11am, www.facebook.com/ weavervillechamber

weed

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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

July 11-14

• Carnevale of Commerce, Bel Air Park, 450 College Ave., 5-10pm Thursday, 3pmmidnight Friday, noon-midnight Saturday, noon-closing Sunday, www.discoversiskiyou. com/event/carnevale

yreka

July 5, 12, 19, 26

• Farmers Market, 300 W. Miner St., 3-6pm, www.facebook.com/YrekaCFM

July 12

• Summer Concert Series, Miner Street Park, 6:30-8:30pm, www.discoversiskiyou.com/ event/yreka-summer-concert-series-july-12th anderson library www.shastalibraries.org

July 2

• Jigsaw Puzzle, 9am

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Color Your World, 10am

July 3

• Rock Paint Craft, 4pm

July 10

• Kids Drop-in Craft Day, 4pm July 11

• Teen Murder Mystery, 3pm

July 12

• Family Movie Night and popcorn, 9am July 16, 17, 18, 19

• Nature Scavenger Hunt, 9am

July 17

• Board Games for Adults, 4pm July 24

• Plant a Seed, 4pm

July 26

• Kids Puzzle Day, 3pm

axiom theatre repertory

www.axreptheatre.com

July 5-20

• “Hairspray,” 7:30pm Thursday-Friday, 2pm

Saturday

July 25-27

• “Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” 7pm ThursdayFriday, 2pm and 7pm Saturday

burney library

www.shastalibraries.org

July 3

• Children’s Storytime - Perler Bead Art, 11am

July 4, 11, 18, 25

• Color Your World, 2pm

July 5

• Yarns at the Library, 2-4pm

• Teen Messy Art, 3pm

July 9, 23

• Baby Bonding Time, 11am-noon

July 3

• Children’s Storytime - Wire Beaded Suncatchers, 11am

July 12

• Elemental Faery, noon

July 13, 27

• Mixed Media Art Class, 11am-1pm

July 17

• Children’s Storytime - Sea Shell Painting, 11am

July 19

• Teen Art - Magnet Creations, 3pm

July 20

• Build Your Resume, 11am

July 24

• Children’s Storytime - Shrinky Dinks, 11am

July 25

• Adult Book Club, 11am-1pm

July 26

• Teen Art - Alcohol Ink Painting, 3pm

July 31

• End of Summer Reading Party, 11am

chico

theatre company

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July 19-28

• “The Musical of Musicals: The Musical,” 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

redding auditoriumcivic

www.reddingcivic.com

July 4

• Freedom Festival 2024, 6-10:30pm

July 12

• Primus and Coheed and Cambria, 7pm

July 18

• Umphrey’s McGee and Blues Traveler, 7pm

July 26-27

• Jeff Dunham, 7pm Friday, 3pm Saturday

redding library  www.shastalibraries.org

July1-31

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

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Big Kid Story Hour, 11am

• Teen Advisory Board, 6-7:30pm

July 3

• Kid Glow Party, 3pm

July 3, 17

• Teen Book Club, 4pm

July 5, 12, 19, 26

• Storytime, 11am

July 6

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

• Teen Time, 3pm

July 7, 14, 21, 28

• Color Your World, 3pm

July 10

• The Library Book Group, 11am-noon

• Ron Giesecke the Magician, 6pm

July 11, 18

• Fresh from the Garden, 6pm

July 12

• Teen Cosplay Party, 3pm

July 13

• Providence Farm Tour, 9:30am

July 14

• Family Storytime, 2pm

July 16

• Estate Planning, 1:30pm

July 17

• Bluey!, 3pm

• See. Smell. Sip. Wine Tasting Workshop, 6pm

July 18, 20

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

July 20

• Teen Coloring, 3pm

July 22

• Turtle Bay Animals, 10:30pm

July 25, 27

• Teen Chess Club, 4pm

July 26

• Teen Murder Mystery, 3pm

July 31

• End of Summer Reading Party, 3pm

redding performing arts center

www.reddingpac.com

July 5-14

• “The Magic Flute,” 7pm Friday-Saturday July 6-7 & 12, 3pm Saturday July 13, 3pm Sunday

July 18-20

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

July 20

• Maddi’s Fridge, 9:30am and 11am

July 25-27

• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 7pm Thursday-Friday, 2pm and 7pm Saturday

riverfront playhouse

www.riverfrontplayhouse.net

July 14

• Love Letters, one show only. 2pm Sunday

July 25-28

• “Moment of Weakness,” 7:30pm ThursdaySaturday, 2pm Sunday

schreder planetarium

www.shastacoe.org/programsservices/schreder-planetarium

July 5

• Watery Worlds (Dynamic Earth; Oasis in Space) Subscribe to Alerts, 7pm

July 19

• Kids Night: Solar System (Earth, Moon, and Sun; Beyond the Sun), 6pm

theatre on the ridge

www.totr.org

July 25-28

• “And Lightning Struck,” 7:30pm ThursdaySaturday, 2pm Sunday

the dip

www.thedipredding.com

July 18

• Arise Roots and Green Buddha, 7pm

July 19

• Bad Cop/Bad Cop and Frankie and The Studs, 7pm

July 20

• Fayuca and Skyler Lutes, 8pm

July 25

• Dream King, 8:30pm

trinity alps performing arts center

www.tapaconline.org

July 4-6

• “Play On,” 7pm Thursday and Saturday, 3pm Friday

July 19

• Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival, 7pm turtle bay exploration park

www.turtlebay.org

July 1-7

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

July 1-31

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

• Expedition Dinosaur, museum hours

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

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

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

• Mosaic Gallery, Jessica Crognale, museum hours

July 4, 11, 18, 25

• Little Explorers, 10-11am

July 6

• Charlie Rabbit & Friends, 10am

July 13

• Family 2nd Saturday, 11am-2pm

July 15

• Venom Show, 11am

July 20

• Science Saturday, 11am-2pm

July 27

• Art Studio Saturday, 11am-2pm

• Guided Garden Walk, 10am

win-river resort & casino

www.winriver.com

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

• Overtime Live Comedy, 8pm

July 5-27

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

July 13

• Josh Gracin & Keith Anderson, 6:30pm

July 20

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GOLDEN AGE CENTER IN TRINITY COUNTY

Q&A with Robbie Dileo, Director of the Golden Age Center in Trinity County

Enjoy: What is the primary mission of The Golden Age Center?

Dileo: The Golden Age Center’s mission is to provide a safe, clean environment for seniors and anyone in the Weaverville area. Founded in 1976, the main purpose was to provide lunch service to those over 60 at the center and deliver to those homebound.

Enjoy: What types of programs and services do you offer to seniors?

Dileo: Our main service for seniors is still food support. Tuesdays we serve lunch at noon for $10. It is available to seniors and younger folks. The fourcourse meal is buffet style, with the menu planned monthly and published as a flyer and on Facebook. Once per month there are 75 deliveries of purchased and food bank items. The Blue Barn Thrift Store is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 am to 4:30 pm, selling clothing, furniture and household items. Donations of gently used and clean things are between noon and 3 pm, on approval and space available.

Enjoy: What activities are available at the center?

Dileo: Social and recreational activities are mostly held on Wednesdays and are free. Yoga and line dancing alternate each week in the morning. We also have bingo with snacks twice per month, where winners get coupons for use at the center for purchases in the Blue Barn, lunch or bus rides.

Enjoy: How can people get there?

Dileo: We offer a bus with wheelchair lift Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. Hours are flexible, as all rides are by appointment by calling the driver. In Weaverville, the cost is $5 per person for a round trip. We are very proud that transportation for emergency services and social events can be arranged for a fee on any day of the week. The bus can go to Redding or for field trips.

Enjoy: What wellness programs do you provide?

Dileo: Health and wellness programs vary with lectures and training sessions by organizations in Weaverville. Health

and Human Resources, Trinity County Behavioral Health Services and the local CHP have held programs. Lunches often have a guest speaker for a few minutes, along with announcements from directors on current events and a drawing for a free lunch coupon.

Enjoy: How can local seniors get involved?

Dileo: The community participates in programs and special events. Some events are fundraisers, like drive-through meals. The hall is frequently rented for parties and outside organization meetings. The commercial kitchen has been rented to support other local activities.

Enjoy: What volunteer opportunities are available?

Dileo: Volunteers generally help in the Blue Barn pricing and organizing merchandise, plus staffing special sales. Security and maintenance is usually done via volunteers. All directors are unpaid volunteers, seeing to the management of the center, grounds and the part-time paid staff. If a person has a talent and wants to help, we can usually find a project for them.

Enjoy: How is The Golden Age Center funded?

Dileo: Grants are critical to our success. Many recent grants were for the bus service to keep the normal ride fee to $5 and go to the Lewiston, Douglas City and Junction City communities at least once per month on Mondays. We have also received grants for building maintenance and for computers.

Enjoy: What’s on the horizon?

Dileo: Future plans include looking into a new roof and at the minimum fixing a couple leaks. Special Blue Barn sales outside are scheduled and a class on how to better use your cellphone. Updating internet service is pending and we are very excited that the main hall will be painted soon. Bus ads are being designed and paid for by local businesses and our partnership with the Lions will include bus rides during the 4th of July events. •

Golden Age Center (530) 623-2324

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