Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living — October 2024
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37 | Performing Arts Society of Redding
| Open Sky Art Gallery
| Local Guitarist Sage Mitchell 60 | Enjoying the Arts in Redding, California
| These Businesses Keep it in the Family
| The Heart of Dunsmuir’s Knead Micro Bakery
GOOD FINDS
| Healthy Shasta Walking Maps
| The 9th Annual NorCal Golden Palooza
INTEREST
| Beyond the Bucket List
| Why we Love Family-Owned, Family-Run Businesses
LOCALS
| Mike Mercer, Fly Guy
IN EVERY ISSUE
| What I Enjoy Sonya Kennedy
| Recipe Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole
| Enjoy the View Frank Kratofil
| What’s Cookin’ Pumpkin Spice Latte
| Calendar of Events
| Giving Back Tehama County Arts Council
Original Original graduate
I was raised on a cattle ranch just north of Redding. When I graduated from high school in 1945, I joined the Army. I was in the 82nd airborne division, 508 Parachute Infantry Regiment, as part of the Occupation Army in Germany. I spent a couple of years there, then returned to the States and started using my GI bill. I went to Cal Poly first, did two quarters there, and then came to Shasta College. Without the GI Bill, I would not have been at Shasta College.
We formed Shasta College’s first club, the Shasta Aggies. The ag program had a little farm just south of Redding, and we would have our classes there. Both the ag teachers, Neldon Taylor and Ralph Matthews, were outstanding. Neldon Taylor made quite an impression on me and was the one who convinced me to keep going and get a teaching credential in vocational ag from Cal Poly.
I signed up for a public speaking class with Virginia Chappell, and it was one of the best things I have ever done. She was tough. I was selected from our Public Speaking Class to be a Commencement Speaker during our graduation ceremony and she coached me. There were 17 of us in that first graduating class.
From CalPoly, I taught ag at King City, Tule Lake, and then Esparto. Because of contacts I had made in teaching a class on cooperatives, the Ag Council of California contacted me and offered me a job—the Director of Education. I was with them for a little over 30 years. When I retired, I got involved with the Agency for International Development, developing co-ops in other countries like Russia, Crimea, and Ukraine.
I’m very pleased to have been at Shasta College at the beginning. On behalf of the class of 1951, Congratulations, Shasta College, on your 75th anniversary!
Leland Ruth Shasta College Knight 1950-1951
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We’re celebrating the many faces of creativity this month, along with a special milestone—Enjoy’s 18th anniversary! It’s a fitting time to reflect on the creative spaces that surround us, where passion and innovation come to life in numerous ways.
Our feature on Mike Mercer, the longest-serving employee of The Fly Shop, showcases how one person’s lifelong love for fly fishing has evolved into a global adventure. His passion began in childhood, and now enriches the lives of his clients, each trip a story worth telling.
We’re also delighted to introduce you to Healthy Shasta’s new Downtown Redding Walking Maps. Take a stroll and experience the heart of the city like never before— on foot! Meanwhile, if you’re a golden retriever lover, you won’t want to miss the 9th annual NorCal Golden Palooza, a celebration of some very good boys and girls.
In this issue, we also honor the creative spaces that inspire art, music and theater throughout the North State. We even explored Dunsmuir’s Knead Micro Bakery, where bread-making is truly an art form. And throughout these pages, you’ll find spotlights on many family-owned businesses who add so much to the fabric of our community.
Thank you for your unwavering support over the past 18 years—it’s truly our honor to bring our community’s treasures to life every month. Enjoy!
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I love Dunsmuir... It’s so cute and there are so many hidden gems like Mossbrae Falls, Railroad Park, Castle Crags, the yummy food establishments
How long have you lived in the North State, and what do you like most about living here?
I’ve been here 30 years and I love the lakes. I have a patio boat and the boys and I love going out to surf, wakeboard, tube, fish and just relax! I also love that we are so close to the ski hill. There are not many places in the world where you can ski/snowboard and surf/ wakeboard on the same day.
What is your proudest moment as a dance coach?
The one that sticks out the most is going to the World Dance Championships in Germany and my student Alyssa being the first U.S. Junior Soloist to win the gold.
If you could have any fictional character as your best friend, who would it be?
The Genie from Aladdin could be a real good time!
If you were a character in a movie, what type of movie would it be and what role would you play?
I would love to play in an actionpacked movie and be one of those really cool chicks that can fight and take care of business.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would they be and what would you talk about?
I would love to have dinner with Coach John Wooden. He brought UCLA to 10 winning championships, plus so much more. His insights, coaching techniques and philosophies are so incredible. I love to read all his books and I have taken many of his courses.
If you could master any skill, what would it be?
I would love to master making sushi.
What’s the most unusual food you’ve ever tried?
Probably frog legs, and I did not like them. They grossed me out –they looked like men’s muscular legs!
What’s the strangest or most adventurous thing on your bucket list?
I just want to travel everywhere. I am super excited to take my son on a African adventure to see all the animals in real life.
If you could switch lives with any animal for a day, which one would you choose and why?
An eagle. I would love to fly so high in the sky!
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~Santia go Calatrava Angle of Inspiration, 2004
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s the longest-serving employee of The Fly Shop and a fly-fishing travel agent for the Redding-based business whose ports of call include Alaska, Chile, Russia, New Zealand and Argentina, Mike Mercer spends a lot of time on the water. But for Mercer, the magic really happens under the water. That’s where the excitement of angling, and flyfishing in particular, first took hold during Mercer’s boyhood growing up on a Chico almond orchard.
It started at about age 5 when Mercer’s family would camp along Hat Creek during the summer for a month at a time. Mercer’s father spent a part of each growing season delivering beehives to farmers in Nevada, and the campground was along his route. When Mercer wasn’t visiting his dad, he was fishing in Hat Creek. He even remembers one of the first tips he received: make note of where the fish-planting truck unloads its rainbow trout cargo. “I was hooked,” Mercer says, cheerfully unaware of the pun.4
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After taking a fly-fishing class at the Chico YMCA as a 12-year-old, his angling world blossomed. Mercer’s fly-fishing obsession was aided by his association with the late Walton Powell, a Chico resident whose split bamboo fly rods have reached legendary status in the angling world. (Powell was hired as a consultant and rod builder for the film “A River Runs Through It” and his rods have been praised by both President Jimmy Carter and Robert Redford.) Powell’s wife, Earline, taught Mercer the fine points of tying flies.
“That really started my trajectory,” Mercer says, noting how his parents even allowed him to open his own fly shop in the family home before he had graduated high school. His was a deep dive into fishing: “I just went nuts. I love everything going on under the water, all the bugs, the life cycles … I know how they live. What does the fish see? How can I incorporate that movement? How can I tie a fly to get that correct profile?”
Mercer spent a year and a half at Butte College but his heart wasn’t really into it, so it was not a big surprise when he ventured north to Redding in 1978 and Mike Michalak, owner of The Fly Shop, offered him a job. Back then it was a “rag-tag, one-room, holein-the-wall with a few hundred flies and a couple rod outfits for sale,” notes the store’s web site.
“In no time he came into his own as a flyfishing and fly-tying prodigy, spinning out tips and flies for the waves of California anglers streaming through the shop on their way to NorCal’s famous trout waters. As he began to guide on Hat Creek and Fall River, his reputation as a revered and highly skilled angler grew. People sought out Mike’s advice because it was the best you could get,” the site says.
After about five years of steady guiding, Mercer was brought back indoors to serve as retail manager for a shop that was now booming, thanks to the advent of catalog sales and a growing travel business.4 continued on page 27
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During his quarter-century as retail manager, Mercer continued to create fly patterns and even published “Creative Fly Tying” in 2005, a richly detailed guide to the whys and wherefores of some of most popular patterns like the Gold Bead Biot Poxyback Stone Fly and the PMD Trigger Nymph.
Says the publisher, Wild River Press: “To creative minds, designing trout flies can be a never-ending puzzle. It’s always on their minds, teasing at their thoughts. Northern California’s Mike Mercer is a card-carrying, dues-paying member of this group. Fortunate to have fished most of the planet’s great fly-fishing destinations in his 50-plus years, Mike brings fresh and thought-provoking insights to the art of fly tying. These concepts are drawn from a lifetime spent on the water fishing and guiding, studying the prey and feeding habits of fish.”
“I always wanted to be an artist but I’m not, so that’s what I do,” Mercer says with a modest chuckle.
These days, Mercer is able to mix business with his lifelong passion as a fly-fishing travel agent, exploring fly-fishing destinations, lodges and outfitters to be able to match up The Fly Shop clients with one-of-a-kind fishing opportunities. Alaska continues to be the top destination, although the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia was gaining in popularity until the invasion of Ukraine halted outside travel. Mercer says his personal favorite is Chile – “amazing food and great dry fly fishing” – while saltwater “flats” fishing in Florida and the Bahamas appeal to a lot of anglers.
After more than 50 years of fishing, Mercer says the spark is still there, but age has prompted an adjustment to his attitude. “When I was younger, it was all about trying to catch the most fish. Now, it’s all about being able to look at a piece of water and figure out where the fish are and why. “I’m not so driven. I still love going out, but I really enjoy4 continued on page 29
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taking someone new out and watching them experience that first fish. Now I just enjoy it all, experiencing the wind, the sun and the water.”
The fly-fishing community has enjoyed Mercer’s work, as well. On Nov. 8 in Lafayette, Calif., the Northern California Council of Fly Fishers International will induct Mercer into its Hall of Fame. The distinction “recognizes the recipient for his/her contribution to the improvement of the art, science, literature, techniques, enjoyment, and conservation of fly-fishing and our natural resources. •
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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.
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TAKING THE SCENIC ROUTE
HEALTHY SHASTA WALKING MAPS
ealthy Shasta’s aim is to create a more walkable community, and one way to encourage people to get out and moving around is with its new Downtown Redding Walking Maps. Thanks to a grant by the Upstate California Creative Corps initiated through Viva Downtown Redding, Healthy Shasta along with the City of Redding, Visit Redding and mapmaker Tyler Brown Cifu Shuster were able to get together and make these maps happen.
“We had a committee, knew we wanted to do some walking maps, and this was one of the objectives of the grant,” says Healthy Shasta Community Education Specialist Sara Sundquist. The committee had been talking about ways to regenerate arts in the community after COVID as well as figure out a way to pay artists for their work. They batted around ideas that would highlight points of interest, engage and get people exploring Downtown Redding. Generating tangible, creative walking maps seemed like it would hit all points. “We mapped out the themes we wanted to accomplish and then it took shape from there,” Sundquist says.
Redding resident/artist/mapmaker Shuster came up with a unique style to match the four maps, which include the two-mile Downtown Redding Historical Walking Map, the 1.75-mile Mural Walking Map, the 2.6-mile Calaboose Creek Walking Map and the 2-mile Downtown Redding to Trail Connections Walking Map.4
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“ IT’S SOMETHING ALMOST EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE IN.”
“ ...one woman on the walk had never been on the Diestelhorst Bridge and she had lived here for years. We watched a beautiful sunset from the bridge.”
For instance, the Historical Map has a beige/red brick old-timey weathered look and has 18 historical businesses on it that include everything from the Lorenz Hotel and Jack’s Grill to the Frisbie House (one of Redding’s oldest buildings established in 1887). Healthy Shasta hosted a guided walk with speakers from the Shasta Historical Society who generously narrated it, adding to the accuracy and knowledge of Redding’s past.
The Mural Map has 18 points marked between Eureka Way and Pine Street with icons giving a preview as to what one might see walking by that spot. Designed in conjunction with the Shasta County Arts Council, murals such as the Great Blue Herons, Electric Alley and Jackie’s Wish dot the route. “The more art that is there, the more that starts popping up. People want to go to a place that shows a sense of pride and beauty,” Sundquist says.
While Sundquist believes that the most interest has been in the Mural map, the Calaboose Creek arguably attracted the most people when the map came out. “That’s an area that people weren’t really aware of,” says
Sundquist. Every time Healthy Shasta introduced a new map, they planned a guided walk for it, and 55 people came to the Calaboose Creek Walking Map release. The Calaboose Creek Walk is a good one to do in the winter or spring when the water is flowing, and on the April guided walk, the group saw a muskrat and ducks. “It piqued people’s interest and it was a nice night to do the Calaboose Creek Walk. It’s not the most beautiful, but it is the most interesting,” Sundquist says.
The Downtown Redding to Trail Connections Walk is also good for those who want to explore a little farther, with stops at Turtle Bay, Lake Redding, Whistle Stop Park and the Hilltop Drive trailhead.
“Tyler used trail signage to create a map that had an outdoor look and feel. I enjoy all the maps, but I love the trails system one,” says Sundquist. At the Trail Connections guided May walk, she adds, “one woman on the walk had never been on the Diestelhorst Bridge and she had lived here for years. We watched a beautiful sunset from the bridge.”
Going into the Walktober Challenge, Healthy Shasta hopes people will be inspired by these maps and do the walks on their own. “People can sign up at Healthy Shasta’s website. It works best for teams of four…it builds camaraderie, and is a way to connect with others and enjoy the cooler weather,” Sundquist says. “It’s something almost everyone can participate in.” •
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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CARRYING ON THE MISSION passing the torch...
PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY OF REDDING
herie Gans, a longtime violinist with both the North State and Shasta symphonies, has enjoyed her fair share of classical music performed in large music halls. But it’s an intimate performance of an Antonin Dvorak trio by the late pianist Deborah Clasquin that stands out in her memory.
“I just cried throughout, it was so beautiful,” Gans recalls. “They did it so exquisitely. It was just over the top. You never know what heights you’re going to be hearing and what emotions will get you.”
That particular concert was performed at Pilgrim Congregational Church, one of the monthly offerings by the Performing Arts Society of Redding, a nonprofit group marking its 40th year.
Ellen Southard, an organist and pianist who taught music at Shasta College for 34 years, has been involved with the Performing Arts Society since 1987 and currently serves as board president and program director. Her motivation for signing on? “I’m a professional musician myself and I believe in presenting the best of many genres of music and art. People are really interested in keeping PAS alive. It’s a very unique organization. We’re not trying to produce big shows at the Cascade. These are nice and intimate. It really is the only place you can see and hear performances of this nature.”4 continued on page 38
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Jon Walker, a pianist who moved to Redding from Hayward in the early 1980s, brought with him the idea of a performing arts society and “we all jumped on board,” recalls Gans. “It was so much fun to have that avenue where we could play. A lot of us played yearly and we’d have a year to work on our next concert. And we got wonderful pros from Arcata and other towns, but mostly it was local people.”
The SonaTrio, composed of Gans (violin), Southard (piano) and Bruce Belton (clarinet), has been a popular representative of local artists, says Morgan Fator, who served on the society’s board from 2017 until she relocated to Southern California in 2002 to advance her career as a media composer, orchestrator and score producer.
“Any time SonaTrio performed it was always delightful,” Morgan says. Other personal favorites include a concert of works by former Simpson University music professor Daniel Pinkston – “it felt like a concert you’d encounter in New York or even London. It didn’t feel like Redding” – and “all of Bruce Belton’s wonderful solo concerts featuring works for the clarinet. It stuck with me because Bruce is such an incredible player and the music was so cutting-edge,” Morgan adds.
The Performing Arts Society itself “is an incredibly important and vital organization. It has a rich history dating back to the 1980s and I think it’s important that it is one of the only groups in Shasta County that programs
free shows for the community. It encourages young people to appreciate chamber and classical music without having to pay exorbitant ticket prices,” Morgan says.
Admission to Performing Arts Society concerts is free with donations for the musicians gratefully accepted. Southard says the society is supported by memberships, with annual membership costs ranging from $20 for students and seniors to $40 for a family.
“We’re trying to encourage more young people to attend and trying to encourage young people to be board members,” Southard says. “We have to pass the torch on to young people to carry on the mission.”
That torch is in good hands in the Gans family, where Gans’s daughter, Janessa Gans Wilder, a violinist, has joined her mother in performing with the Shasta Symphony Orchestra while shepherding her three children (ages 7, 9 and 11) on the violin and viola.
“Grandma is very grateful for the Performing Arts Society,” Gans says.” •
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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.
O c tob e r i s Brea st C ance r Aw are ness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to provide education on the condition and encourage awareness about testing and early detection.
1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2024, an estimated 310,720 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Chances are, you know at least one person who has been personally affected by breast cancer.
HEALTH WISE
When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Advances in early detection and treatment methods have significantly increased breast cancer survival rates in recent years, and there are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
Cancer is a broad term for a class of diseases characterized by abnormal cells that grow and invade healthy cells in the body. Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast as a group of cancer cells that can then invade surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body.
Breast cancer can have different symptoms for different people. Many don’t notice any signs at all.
The most common symptom is a new lump in your breast or armpit that doesn’t go away. These include:
• Texture changes to the skin on your breast, such as a rash, redness, or dimpling. The skin could resemble the peel of an orange.
• Swelling in your armpit or near your collarbone. This could mean breast cancer has spread to lymph nodes (small organs that are part of your immune system) in that area.
• Pain and tenderness, although lumps don’t usually hurt. Some may cause a prickly feeling.
• A flat or indented area on your breast. This could be a tumor you can’t see or feel.
• Breast changes such as a difference in the size, shape, texture, or temperature of your breast.
• Changes in your nipple, like one that pulls inward, is dimpled, burns, itches, develops sores or unusual nipple discharge, especially if bloody.
“We’re trying to encourage more young people to attend and trying to encourage young people to be board members,” Southard says. “We have to pass the torch on to young people to carry on the mission.”
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Early detection can often diagnose breast cancer before symptoms develop. These include:
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THE 9TH ANNUAL NORCAL GOLDEN PALOOZA
ant to have some fun? We’re talking the kind of fun that tickles kids and grown-ups alike, the kind of fun that reaches into your heart, that deeply soothes in ways you didn’t know you needed. Yes, that kind of fun is coming to town Saturday, Oct. 19, as a comradery of golden retriever lovers hosts the ninth annual NorCal Golden Palooza at the Redding Convention Center.
If you don’t own a golden retriever, just bring yourself, friends, family. But if you do share your home with this specific breed, you and they are invited to contribute to the pack, which in recent years has filled the lawn in front of the convention center with hundreds of platinum blonde doggos excited equally by all the visitors and by each other’s company.
Event Director Amber Moore promises the 2025 NorCal Golden Palooza will be quite a spectacle. “They just love each other and they frolic and want to play and they’re everybody’s best friend,” she says. “And it is a sight to behold, because we usually bring about 600 tennis balls, and these dogs are just going nuts with these balls. Then they’re jumping in and out of the waterfalls at the convention center.”
Admission is free, but organizers request a donation of a used leash or a collar, an old dog toy or an old dog bed, or whatever you think a dog might need. After the event, Norcal Golden Lovers will deliver these proceeds to Shasta County animal shelters.4 continued on page 45
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This 8,300-square-foot luxury lodge is nestled in the shadow of Mount Shasta with stunning views of Lake Siskiyou. Crafted from Canadian Western Red Cedar logs, this home blends rustic elegance with modern comfort.
Inside, discover a grand great room with a 20-foot feature tree and native rock fireplace, a chef’s kitchen with Wolf stove and granite counters, and a serene master suite with vaulted ceilings and a private deck.
Outside, a 1,700-square-foot deck, hot tub gazebo, and fire pit area offer perfect spots to enjoy the panoramic views. Nearby, enjoy fishing, hiking, skiing, and golfing, with Mount Shasta and Lake Siskiyou just minutes away. Experience luxury living amidst nature’s splendor at Sentinel Retreat—a haven for relaxation and adventure in Northern California.
For that, you get a golden retriever costume contest or a golden retriever parade across the Sundial Bridge. A professional trainer demonstrating basic commands. A professional groomer trimming golden retrievers at rest between their bursts of play. A professional photographer capturing portraits of owners with their golden retrievers. And though a food vendor will be selling goodies meant only for golden retrievers, humans will be able to find snacks at a booth set up by the U-Prep cheerleaders.
This all began after Moore created the Facebook page “Norcal Golden Lovers,” which she used to socialize with other golden owners, online and off. Eventually people
began contacting her asking if she knew anyone who could take a golden retriever they could no longer keep, so she began matching dogs who needed people to people who wanted dogs. After word of this got out, she received a call from Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue, a renowned Menlo Park operation.
They offered her the position of area director, and she grabbed it. “I started rescuing goldens from here to the Oregon border, over to Susanville, over to Weaverville and down to Red Bluff,” she says. “This entire area, I was matching people and goldens together for adoption, and it was just amazing.”4 continued on page 46
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Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue became a fundamental partner with Norcal Golden Lovers, and it will staff two booths at the upcoming palooza, one to provide information about rescue, adoption, fostering and volunteer opportunities. The other will have a table where children are given a little golden retriever toy and an application they fill out to adopt their own golden retriever. All funds remaining after the raffle held to cover palooza expenses will be donated to this rescue operation. It was nine years ago, while crossing the convention center lawn with a friend, each walking a golden retriever, that the idea for a golden dog party came to Moore. At first try, seven friends with dogs showed up. The second year, the event drew 22. The third, 39, and it grew from there. Last year, calculated by the number golden retriever swag bags distributed at the registration table, nearly 500 attended.
“It’s kind of funny, when you have a Golden Retriever, you’re always excited to meet somebody who has one, because you can go and they’ll just play and wear each other out,” Butler explains. “I never have a concern about how my dog gets along with other dogs. Golden Retrievers are kind and they’re very consistent.”
One of the original seven NorCal Golden Palooza friends, Jerry Butler, has volunteered at all eight past events. He grew up with a golden retriever, his last golden retriever was one of the original seven dogs, and today’s Butler family lives with their latest golden retriever in their Redding home.
Why golden retrievers?
“It’s kind of funny, when you have a golden retriever, you’re always excited to meet somebody who has one, because you can go and they’ll just play and wear each other out,” Butler explains. “I never have a concern about how my dog gets along with other dogs. Golden retrievers are kind and they’re very consistent.”
Of past NorCal Golden Paloozas, he says, “It’s just like a whirlwind of happiness with all these dogs. It’s an amazing place to be. It’s like everything good in the world was going on that day.”
Beth Willett of Tracy has been a NorCal Golden Palooza volunteer for two years. She fondly remembers all her golden retrievers from the past. “They are just the most loving, gentle, loyal, just amazing companions, and they become truly a part of your family,” she says. After Willett retired she started anew, but this time she had her golden puppy certified as a therapy dog, and began taking her to hospitals, libraries, senior homes, schools and more.
“What they get out a the visit, I think, is some smiles and a moment of just maybe going back to their own
childhood,” Willet muses. “One of our most popular sites are the Amazon warehouses. They give their employees breaks and let their employees come out and pet and play with the dogs. It’s fun to watch the magic that all the therapy dogs weave when they meet with people.”
The NorCal Golden Palooza kind of fun. Immersing yourself in 500 therapy dogs.
Norcal Golden Lovers request all dogs attending be golden retrievers, for safety’s sake. They assure this golden retriever superparty will happen, rain or shine. “If it rains, the dogs don’t care. They love it,” Moore says. “Come and watch. Your cheeks will hurt from smiling so much.” •
Richard DuPertuis is a Redding grandfather who writes. His stories and photographs have appeared in newspapers, magazines and online. He strives for immortality not by literary recognition, but through diet and exercise. He can be reached at dupertuis@ snowcrest.net
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Art to Heal
OPEN SKY ART GALLERY
he Open Sky Art Gallery in Montague is bold in its vision. Its mission is “to serve the healing of the world by expanding public awareness of social justice through the arts,” and it gives systemimpacted artists a way to re-integrate into society and increase their self-worth. “As different as our artists may be, they’re not all necessarily current or formerly incarcerated. Some of them have been impacted by serious crime or are family members of those impacted by serious crime. But one thing I think it’s very fair to say is that all of our artists have used art to heal from trauma in their lifetime,” explains the museum’s creator and director, Snow Thorner.
But opening the doors to what is billed as the first and only social justice gallery in the Pacific Northwest wasn’t always on Thorner’s radar. It started with her introduction to indigenous talking circles. “The power of the talking circle is that it creates a safe space where vulnerability can come out of the shadows into the light, and where we can each feel safe sharing some of the darker things that have happened to us. This helps heal the shame and guilt so we can step into forgiveness. And for me, I’ve been a late-life learner, with a longtime passion for indigenous cultures, art and especially Native American and African spirituality. I spent
nine months backpacking through seven African countries where this passion for indigenous style talking circles played out once again. But there was always this voice whispering in my head that I was supposed to work with prison-related populations. I finally honored that for the first time in 2018 when I worked with the Siskiyou County Arts Council on a reentry grant via California Arts Council, and I got to lead indigenous style talking circles for the newly released inmates,” recalls Thorner.
Not long after that, Thorner hooked up with the Compassion Prison Project, which used similar methods as part of their own trauma-informed work with incarcerated populations. “I was really drawn to them so I got trained in leading their compassion circles. I have now learned that trauma really is the basis of criminality, especially childhood trauma. The Compassion Prison Project has surveyed thousands of inmates, so we have the statistics to show that those behind bars tend to have been impacted by at least four adverse childhood experiences, while 99 percent of those on death row score 10 out of 10. What that tells us that we are incarcerating, and in some cases putting to death, some of the most heavily traumatized members of our society.”
Thorner’s social justice work finally collided with her lifelong love of fine art and poetry4 continued on page 52
Photos courtesy of Snow Thorner
in downtown Montague with her partner, John Rudolph. “It’s a cool old space with 11-foot ceilings and even has some original paneling on the walls. My original interest was really the residential investment property upstairs, but it came with all this commercial space downstairs that was divided between two rooms where the second room really lacked light. So, John had the brilliant idea to actually eliminate the wall between the two rooms and suddenly the space was filled with a tremendous amount of daylight from the oversized showroom windows. That literally shed light on a vision. I’m very intuitively led, and once I had the clarity that this was going to be a justice-inspired art gallery, what was I going to say?”
Thorner says she’s continued to see signs that the gallery was meant to be. “We ended up painting the space a pale blue gray color that we get endless compliments on. I found out the paint company calls the color ‘Exhale,’ which ironically was also the name of our first exhibition, so I knew it was the right paint color. But my life is kind of like this continually, where everything lines up. It’s just miraculous.”
In its first 12 months, the gallery hosted nearly 40 public and private events, many of them free, with multiple curated exhibits and several artist presentations. It’s also become a nonprofit with a board, and is blessed with 10 or so volunteers to help out.
But Thorner herself shows no sign of slowing down. “I’m a pretty passionate person, and honestly, I have no time or energy or interest in blandness. I just can’t deal with it,” Thorner says with a laugh. This month, that energy is focused on the gallery’s next exhibit, with an opening reception being held Oct. 14 at 2pm, which Thorner notes, is also Indigenous People’s Day. “The exhibit will be called Voices: An Art of Excursion and will feature the work of three currently incarcerated artists and two formerly incarcerated artists, including well-known Siskiyou County artist Marls Jermutus and Michael Louis Mollo of Ashland,” she says. “I’d also love to add that you can also always buy fine art from our Affordable Art Shoppe which is another great way to support the gallery.”•
Open Sky Art Gallery • 125 S. 11th St., Montague Hours: Fridays, 4:30 - 7 pm; Saturdays, 11 am - 3 pm www.openskyartgallery.com • (541) 292-2772
Megan Peterson is a freelance storyteller who loves her family, her pets, and Northern California. Her favorite part of writing is finding flow, and she always relishes a touching human story. Aside from Enjoy, she’s typically busy writing and producing for television, having created more than 220 hours of on-air content on networks ranging from National Geographic to Netflix.
“We ended up painting the space a pale blue gray color that we get endless compliments on. I found out the paint company calls the color ‘Exhale,’ which ironically was also the name of our first exhibition, so I knew it was the right paint color. But my life is kind of like this continually, where everything lines up. It’s just miraculous.”
Time to fall in love with your new home
With The paying i t f o rward MAGIC of Music
LOCAL GUITARIST SAGE MITCHELL
hen Sage Mitchell picked up his first guitar as a child, he realized something beyond a cool factor of being able to play Nirvana songs. “It was a much better outlet than video games, which had been my outlet,” he says. “It gave me a community, people to hang around. Music wound up being the outlet that helped me manage my emotions.”
Now an award-winning musician and popular music teacher, Mitchell, 29, strives to bring to his students the same benefits he received as a young person. “I had a rough go at it for a while,” says Mitchell, describing a childhood that included some time in foster care and family stressors such as addiction, violence and poverty. His grandparents stepped in to raise him and introduced him to the magic of music, sharing a love of the Beatles and classic rock and roll. “My grandpa was a huge influence on the music I love and the music I play now,” he says. A treasured memory he carries is building a guitar with his grandfather, a talented woodworker, using an old wood sander from 1903.4 continued on page 56
“When I started working at the music store through my high school, my teacher was on his way out. Dan Massie asked me if I wanted to teach, and I took over for the music teacher. If he hadn’t have done that, I have no idea where I’d be today. It became something that I love.”
During a particularly rough patch in adolescence, a work experience program at Sacramento River Discovery Charter School opened a door he needed to walk through. He was set up at Sky River Music in downtown Red Bluff, where owner Dan Massie gave him a job and Brian Birkes, also known as Mumblefinger, a safe community to be on weekends. “Brian told me to come in on Saturdays just to hang out and play guitar,” he says, noting that he didn’t have money to afford lessons beyond the first four his family had cobbled money together for.
While Mitchell stresses that he was frequently quite bad as a beginner, he kept up with practice and was teaching guitar at the store by the time he was 16. “When I started working at the music store through, my teacher was on his way out. Dan Massie asked me if I wanted to teach, and I took over for the music teacher. If he hadn’t have done that, I have no idea where I’d be today. It became something that I love.”
Birkes gave Mitchell his first paying gig, which he describes as a trial by fire, but something that solidified a desire to pursue music as a career. He was eventually referred to renowned Chico music teacher Charlie Robinson, who also provided lessons without regards for Mitchell’s inability to pay. Various adults stepped in to get him to Chico in a concert of collaboration that supported the young man’s dreams.
Mitchell eventually studied at Shasta College, where he joined his first jazz combo and performed his first concerto in the college’s annual competition. His music theory instructor, Dr. Richard Fiske, suggested the competition. “I remember thinking two things,” says Mitchell. “First, what on earth is a concerto? And second, I’m just a kid who was learning to play Nirvana a few years ago.” He won the competition and went on to perform it in 2017 with the Shasta Symphony under the direction of Dr. Dwayne Corbin.
After completing an Associates for Transfer degree at Shasta College, he went on to further his studies in classical guitar and earned a bachelor’s degree in general music at Chico State in 2019.
Today, Mitchell’s knowledge and experience are transmitted through various teaching opportunities at Simpson University and Shasta College, as well as private and small group lessons at his studio in Red Bluff’s Gold Exchange. He teaches guitar, bass, piano and ukulele and directs the jazz band and guitar program at Simpson College. He also has regular music gigs with Mumblefinger as well as the Main Street Band and A Touch of Class. Of his musicianship with Mumblefinger, he says, “It’s really cool that I came full circle with him.”
A hallmark of his teaching style is his patience and understanding that music is about more than technical mastery. “When you start any instrument you kind of suck because you’re a beginner,” he says. “And that’s OK.” The rewards of continued practice and perseverance are multiple. “It’s so cathartic. It slows your mind down in a world of social media that goes so fast. Music helps you cope with whatever you’re dealing with. It’s cheap therapy.”
While he’s on track for advanced degrees in music, he says his ultimate goal is to be that “all-around wise man that you go to when you have a question.”
“I just remember how helpful those people were for me. I’d love to pay it forward.” •
Sage Mitchell Music • www.sagemitchell.com
Melissa Mendonca is graduate of San Francisco State and Tulane universities. She’s a lover of airports and road trips and believes in mentoring and service to create communities everyone can enjoy. Her favorite words are rebar, wanderlust and change.
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he hallmark of a strong, well-rounded community doesn’t rest solely on its infrastructure, buildings, businesses and school system. It can’t be accounted for merely by a community’s proximity to nature or the strength of its economy. It takes people with an ability to create and appreciate art in its many facets. Redding doesn’t have largescale museums akin to the Smithsonian, the Guggenheim, the D. Young, the J. Paul Getty, or the Louvre. But what it lacks in grand, art-centered structures, Redding more than makes up for in intimate galleries, performing arts venues and spaces filled with passion-fueled creativity.
Art is all around us – on the walls of quaint galleries, shining from small but mighty stages, wafting through speakers in intimate venues, adorning old and new buildings. Most importantly, art is within us. Follow along as we highlight some of the local spaces in Redding where art is brought to life by talented locals with a heart for making their community even more vibrant.
NORTH VALLEY ART LEAGUE & CARTER HOUSE GALLERY:
48 Quartz Hill Road
The North Valley Art League & Carter House Gallery, nestled in the green expanse of Caldwell Park, welcomes formally trained artists and up-and-coming talents alike. From gallery-
hung works of art to artisan made gifts, to classes that teach the finer points of art, inspiration abounds at the North Valley Art League. The work of its artists also adorns the walls of Redding City Hall, adding a touch of pleasure to any visit you make for city business. nval.org
THE SHASTA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL:
1313 Market Street
Housed in historic Old City Hall, The Shasta County Arts Council proudly welcomes local and regional artists from across the creative spectrum. From paintings and photography to ceramic arts, jewelry, fiber art and more, this local nonprofit organization keeps learning, diversity, cultural understanding and accessibility at the forefront of every monthly
gallery it curates. The Art Council’s classes and workshops help share valuable techniques with the broader creative community. shastaartscouncil.org
THE ART HUNGER:
1504 Market Street
The Art Hunger transforms the ground floor of the historic IOOF Hall, home of Viva Downtown, into a vibrant, inclusive, fun-filled, themed gallery each month. The Art Hunger makes art accessible – a tangible reminder of the power of art to transform a person and a space. Excited gallery visitors can’t wait to bring home a piece of local artwork. With weekly creative hangouts, Art Hunger welcomes artists from all walks of life to make something beautiful together. Don’t miss the stunning public art outside the4 continued on page 62
Below: North ValleyArt League & Carter House Gallery
Right: Shasta County Arts Council
Photo courtesy of North Valley Art League
Photo courtesy of Shasta County Arts Council
IOOF Hall, started by Viva Downtown and curated by The Art Hunger. This rotating art gallery showcases the work of local artists within the arched spaces alongside the 1888 building. thearthunger.com
RIVERFRONT PLAYHOUSE:
1950 California Street
Watching local performers become the living embodiment of characters from your favorite play, book or movie has a way of stirring the soul. As an audience member at the Riverfront Playhouse, you’ll be treated to an up-close-and-personal glimpse into the lives of real, relatable characters. Whether you laugh, cry or wait with bated breath to
see what brilliance emanates from the stage next, you’re sure to have an unforgettable experience at this Downtown Redding gem. Riverfront’s lounge is a great place to enjoy libations and snacks and could be the perfect venue to rent for your special event. Take in the local art in the playhouse’s mini gallery, curated by The Art Hunger. riverfrontplayhouse.net
AXIOM REPERTORY THEATER:
2613 Bechelli Lane
From plays, musicals and concerts to community events, this venue is always aglow with local, regional and worldrenowned talent. With a mission to bring diverse, artistic voices into an inclusive,
Left: Riverfront Playhouse Entrance
Below, top: The Art Hunger Summer Gallery Below, bottom: Axiom Repertory Theatre venue
professional theater space, Axiom’s productions have staying power. Theater and music summer camps for kids, technical training and apprenticeship opportunities are helping to raise the next generation of performing artists. Visit Axiom’s Looking Glass Lounge for a cocktail or a snack before the show, during intermission or even while you’re enjoying a stellar performance in the theater. axreptheatre.com
THE CASCADE THEATRE:
1731 Market Street
This 1929 icon features a revolving door of talent from around the world and right here at home. Prepare to be enchanted with a troupe of ballet dancers as they float across the stage. Listen to an orchestra as it makes every heart in the building sing. Marvel at your favorite musician or vocalist as they serenade you4 continued on page 64
Photo courtesy of The Art Hunger
Photo courtesy of Riverfront Playhouse
Photo courtesy of Axiom Repertory Theatre
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amid the golden glow of the theater. Watch a documentary that illuminates a new passion within you. No matter what show you take in at the Cascade Theatre, it’s a treat to experience it in this beautifully restored, art deco building. cascadetheatre.org
VIVA DOWNTOWN:
1504 Market Street
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Hall is one of Redding’s oldest buildings, but under the loving care of Viva Downtown, today, it is the space to experience live music, cultural presentations, spoken word and more in Downtown Redding. In the heart of the Redding Cultural District, Viva’s board room welcomes community members in for vital public meetings and workshops. Entrepreneurs and business owners gather there to generate new ideas. Creatives see the building as an ideal event space in the Downtown corridor. Visit the IOOF Hall on the fourth Friday of each month for performances by local musicians and other creative experiences throughout the year. vivadowntownredding.org
THE REDDING PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:
3274 Bechelli Lane
Performing arts education and experience is top of mind for the Redding Performing Arts Center. Kids in grades kindergarten through high school can hone their skills and bring their passion to life on the stage during agegroup-specific theatrical productions. Adults who have wanted to try their hand at creative arts like improv, comedy, photography or flamenco can discover their inner actor, comedian, photographer or dancer there, too. reddingpac.com
TURTLE BAY MUSEUM:
844 Sundial Bridge Drive
Nature, science, history, and art form the perfect blend at Turtle Bay Museum. This
family-friendly destination makes learning fun for all ages and abilities and has sensory hours, specifically for kids and adults with special needs. The museum hosts rotating exhibits, drop-in activities like Art Studio Saturday, periodic paint and sip experiences, gardening workshops, opportunities to interact with the animals that call the park “home,” and so much more. Turtle Bay is proof that nature is the universe’s most outstanding art form.
turtlebay.org •
Kimberly N. Bonéy, proud wife and mom, is a freelance writer, designer, up-cycler and owner of Herstory Vintage. When she’s not working, she is joyfully wielding jewelrymaking tools and paintbrushes in her studio. Antique shops, vintage boutiques, craft stores and bead shops are her happy place.
Right: IOOF Hall Below: Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Photo by Nigel Skeet
Photo courtesy of Turtle Bay Exploration Park
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Beyond the Bucket List
If you’re looking for some ideas a little different than your usual fall bucket list, here are a few options to inspire you:
GRATITUDE LIST
Make a list of things or people you’re thankful for and then actively find ways to express your appreciation. You could write thank-you notes, give small gifts or do acts of kindness to show your gratitude.
SELF-CARE ADVENTURE LIST
Instead of typical fall activities, focus on personal growth and relaxation
•Try a new hobby (like knitting or journaling)
•Set aside a day for a “digital detox”
•Plan a spa day or DIY face masks at home
•Take a walk alone in nature to reflect
•Start a gratitude journal and jot down positive affirmations.
30-DAY CHALLENGE
Pick something to commit to for 30 days and challenge yourself
•Take a daily photo of something that inspires you
•Write a short journal entry each night
•Cook a new recipe every week
•Practice mindfulness for 10 minutes every day.
LEARNING GOALS LIST
Make this fall all about personal growth by setting learning goals
•Sign up for an online class or course
•Learn a new language or skill
•Read one book a week
•Research something that’s always intrigued you
SEASONAL DIY PROJECTS
Use the cozy season to start hands-on projects
•Create homemade candles or soap
•Craft your own fall wreath or décor
•Design homemade holiday cards
•Start a scrapbook for the season
FALL FITNESS CHALLENGE
Stay active and enjoy the weather
•Set a goal to hike five different trails
•Join a local or virtual 5K run
•Commit to a daily outdoor workout routine
•Try new yoga poses or outdoor group workouts
TRAVEL OR LOCAL EXPLORATION LIST
You don’t have to go far to discover something new
•Visit nearby small towns you've never been to
•Check out a local farm-to-table restaurant
•Explore a new hiking or biking trail in your area
•Attend local fairs or markets to discover new crafts and foods.
MEMORY-MAKING LIST
Create experiences that are all about making memories
•Plan a cozy family movie night with a fall theme
•Do a DIY photoshoot in nature or with family
•Write and send handwritten letters to friends
•Start a new holiday tradition
CREATIVE WRITING PROMPTS LIST
Challenge your creativity by writing a short piece each week
•Write about your favorite fall memory
•Craft a spooky short story
•Create a poem about the changing seasons
•Write about how fall inspires you creatively
ACTS OF KINDNESS LIST
Make it a goal to spread kindness this fall
•Volunteer at a local charity or food drive
•Bake treats and deliver them to neighbors or friends
•Offer to help a family member with fall yard work
•Donate gently used clothing and items to those in need
A FAMILY AFFAIR
WHY WE LOVE FAMILY-OWNED, FAMILY-RUN BUSINESSES
here’s something magical about family-run businesses that you just don’t find in big corporations. They’re more than just a way to make a living—they’re a legacy, a story of passion and perseverance passed down through generations. If you’ve ever walked into a local bakery where the son is running the register and the mom is kneading dough in the back, you know what we mean. You’re not just buying a loaf of bread; you’re becoming part of a tradition, a story woven together by love, hard work, and a whole lot of grit.
One of the biggest reasons family businesses stand out is the sheer pride that goes into every detail. Unlike larger businesses where decisions might be driven by stockholders or quarterly profits, family businesses are fueled by something much deeper—a personal connection to the work. When the family’s name is on the door, it’s not just about making money; it’s about upholding values, taking care of the community, and creating something lasting. It’s a legacy, one that’s crafted with heart and dedication.
Plus, family-run businesses tend to be more customer-focused because they’re not dealing with endless layers of bureaucracy. If you’ve ever called up a local shop and talked directly with the owner, you’ve probably noticed how much more personal it feels. You’re not just another number in a database—you’re a
valued customer. They remember your name, your favorite order, or even that story you told them about your kids last time you came in. It’s this kind of personalized service that keeps people coming back.
And let’s not forget about the flexibility. When decisions are made around a family dinner table rather than a boardroom, things move a lot faster. Whether it’s shifting with the times, adopting new technologies, or even just tweaking a product based on customer feedback, familyrun businesses have the advantage of being able to adapt quickly. They don’t have to jump through corporate hoops; they can make changes on the fly, often keeping them ahead of the game.
Another important factor? Family businesses are deeply rooted in their communities. They’re not just invested in their bottom line—they’re invested in their town or neighborhood. When you support a family business, you’re supporting local jobs, local initiatives, and local growth. Many family-run shops give back in meaningful ways, sponsoring events, supporting schools, or simply being there as a cornerstone in their communities. It’s a win-win.
Ultimately, family-run businesses carry a special kind of authenticity that resonates with people. They’re a reminder that behind every product or service, there’s a story—one of dedication, challenges, and the unique dynamics of a family working together. It’s about more than just business—it’s about family, tradition, and leaving a mark for generations to come.•
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At Rachel Barnhart DDS, they strive to provide the highest quality care to their patients. General dentistry, sleep apnea therapies, airway focused orthodontics and support for nursing mothers, their focus is excellent outcomes. To accomplish this, they use only the finest materials, utilize the latest technology, and spend time with every patient to make sure they are well cared for.
Your Forever Company!
Sarah’s Scottish Maids was founded by Sarah Wilson in June 2016. Out of desperation she started this company by knocking door to door until business was obtained. After a short period of months, she began to hire employees and form the cleaning job into a real company. As of today, SSM employs about 20-25 employees, and services hundreds of homes and businesses in the northern area. As a company, they offer many services, including commercial and residential cleaning and professional window cleaning. They take pride in their work and strive to become better at their jobs as the minutes go by each day.
Thank you, Redding and the surrounding areas for making this possible!
3402 Bechelli Ave. #D, Redding 530.209.1128
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Every Detail Matters
With over 30 years of residential and commercial experience in the North State, your total satisfaction is their main priority. They use the most advanced processes available to thoroughly clean your floors- removing dirt, stains, and odors. Clean carpet doesn’t just look good…it promotes indoor air quality, reduces health risks, and extends your carpet’s life as well. Get $25 off any service (not applicable to minimum work orders). Voted Best of the NorthState in 2023 and Anderson Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year 2024.
This family owned and operated auto repair and maintenance shop has been serving Northern California since 1995. Free shuttle service and financing are all great reasons to use Rocha’s Auto Service. At Rocha’s Auto Service, they treat you like family and take care of your vehicle as if it were their own. Voted Best Auto Repair Shop for the North State in 2023!
Style and Service for Every Budget
Jerry and Kim Bay of Redding offer thousands of options and configurations. Their consultants have an average of 10 years of experience in home design. With you every step of the way, their professional and friendly support team designs solutions to match your style for any room in your home. They measure, they design, they install and you relax! Budget Blinds, making homes beautiful for over 23 years.
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Wendy Douglas Insurance is a family affair. She and her daughter combined have more than 40 years of insurance experience. They believe that family matters and that what they do is personal, and that you should be treated like family. Come join their family and they’ll get your insurance needs covered, as they should be.
FAMILY TIES
THESE BUSINESSES
KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY
mall and family-owned businesses make the North State special because not only are they keeping community heritage, but they are also proving that obtaining the American Dream is still possible. Dozens of independent owners are out there raising their families in plant nurseries and restaurants, several generations are managing ranches, fruit stands, breweries and vineyards, and people are committed to keeping 140-year-old and 150-year-old businesses going, maintaining tradition and forging new memories while supporting the local economy by providing jobs. Here is a snapshot of locally owned and family-owned businesses.
A FAMILY BUSINESS, IN ITS TRUEST SENSE, IS ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER, BUILDING TOGETHER, AND GROWING TOGETHER.
BUTTE COUNTY:
ANYONE WHO WORKS WITH FAMILY WILL TELL YOU THAT IT’S DIFFERENT, BUT EVERYONE WORKS FOR THE COMMON GOOD.
Bird in Hand
320 Broadway St., Chico www.birdinhand.com
Bob Malowney and his wife started Bird in Hand back in 1981, and the gift shop in downtown Chico sells everything from kites and Chico souvenirs to puzzles and plushies. It is also known for keeping a 256lb., 50-foot-tall wooden yo-yo – the world’s largest, as the couple are the caretakers of the National Yo-Yo Museum.
Bird in Hand is managed by Bob, his wife, their daughter and son-in-law. His grandkids work there, too. When asked what he likes about owning a family business, Bob says, “The bosses here are really good.”
“Anyone who works with family will tell you that it’s different, but everyone works for the common good. This is a place to shop for fun because we have all kinds of things you can have fun with,” he adds.
The Allies Pub
426 Broadway St. Ste. 130, Chico www.thealliespub.com
Originally from England, Steve Kay began brewing his own beer when he was 15 years old just for fun but found himself coming back to it later in life. He moved to Chico in 1995 with his family and found himself decades later reconnecting with his beermaking heritage. He opened British Bulldog Brewery and enlisted help from his son-in-law Justin Martin, and then a couple of years later the family opened The Allies Pub. The family allies involved in the business include Alison Kay, Steve Kay, Justin Martin and Emma Martin. Emma says:
“Being involved in a family business like The Allies Pub is an incredibly rewarding experience. Our family dynamic is unique –we consider ourselves the four legs of a table, each holding up a vital part of the business. I focus on marketing, ensuring that we stay connected with our community and draw in new faces, while Mum runs the kitchen, creating the heart and soul of what we serve. Justin manages the employees, fostering a positive environment, and my dad handles the accounting, keeping us financially sound.
“While we all have very clear and separate roles, there’s an unspoken agreement that we help each other whenever needed. It’s a balance that keeps us grounded and ensures the pub operates smoothly. Just like a table is stronger with all four legs, we’re stronger when all of us are working together. However, when one of us needs extra support, the others rally around to make sure everything stays steady. It’s that closeness and mutual trust, all fighting for the same end goal, that makes running The Allies Pub not just a job, but a true family endeavor.
“Beyond the business, we always remember that we are first and foremost a family. It’s important for us to carve out time to spend together, enjoying quality moments without talking about the pub. Balancing business and family life is key, and it’s something we try to make a priority.”
LaRocca Vineyards
222 W. Second St., Chico www.laroccavineyards.com
Forty years ago, Philip and Judy LaRocca began farming 110 acres of unkept wine grapes in Forest Ranch with the goal of turning them into certified organic, nosulfites-added Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. LaRocca wines have continued to thrive with eight different wines in its troupe, and Philip’s three children are involved in the business.
As Philip has gotten older, his daughter Phaedra LaRocca has taken more of a role in managing the business, and her sister Maria and D. Tony help. Phaedra went to UC Santa Cruz and majored in community studies with an emphasis on the social impact of organic agriculture. In the late 1990s, she came back and jumped into the business, doing a lot of the international and national sales and marketing. D. Tony has always run the vineyards and has been more active on the farming side, and their sister Maria helps with La Rocca when needed.
“It’s beautiful and challenging at the same time,” Phaedra says about working with her family. “We are so similar because we are the prodigy of our parents, but different people. It’s awesome but complicated. We have a unique product and definitely went through some challenges with the Camp Fire and COVID – that was a rough wave – but having the support of family right here who understands it has been nice.” Especially during the pandemic when people were isolated and couldn’t go to work, Phaedra found it was better to be working with family to navigate all those uncertainties together. “We have Sicilian roots, and were taught that family is everything,” Phaedra says.4 continued on page 74
Cascade Paint
1220 California St., Redding www.cascadepaint.com
SHASTA COUNTY:
Serving the Redding community for more than 65 years, this family-owned business is currently in its third generation of management. Brothers Casey and Steve Crandall took over the business from their dad, who took it over from his grandfather Caleb Crandall II in the 1950s.
When asked what has made Cascade Paint so successful for so long, Casey replies, “We keep it going out of pure stubbornness. With paint, once you start with it, it gets in your blood.”
Casey grew up around the store and when he got older, he went to Chico and worked for a paint manufacturer for many years. He liked coming back to Cascade Paint, though. “I like being independent and enjoy getting up and going to work, seeing the same people every day,” Casey says. He explains that they’ve developed trust with their customers.
“We have more than 65 years of combined knowledge and expertise about paint and try to pay attention to what people need and want and take care of that. And we do things our own way and it works for us.”
Hokema’s Sewing and Vacuum
2736 Bechelli Lane, Redding www.hokemas.net
Hermann and Gerda Hokema opened their first Hokema’s storefront in 1964 on Yuba Street and moved over to Bechelli Lane in 1976. The Hokemas pride themselves on helping customers find their perfect vacuum or sewing machine and focus on staying up to date on products within exclusive lines. Nowadays, Hermann and Gerda’s sons Hardy, Frank and Michael run the store.
“This October will be 60 years in operation,” Michael says. When asked how they’ve stayed in business for so long, he replies it’s about sticking with the basics and being honest and forthright about whether a machine can be fixed or not, as well as finding the right products for them. Michael says that when they were all younger, they were expected to come to work when they weren’t doing other things, and “it just evolved with us coming back home and getting more involved with the store.” Their dad Hermann just retired from the business and Michael adds, “I like working with my family because we’re responsible for everything in the front and on the back end and there’s a real pride of ownership in everything we do here. Our technicians are all well-trained, professional, and are here to help. We’ve been doing this a long time.”
Becca’s Café
2830 Childress Drive, Anderson On Facebook
Open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week and dinner four times a week, Becca’s Café in Anderson is owned by Becca Howsmon and her family. She and her husband bought it nearly 22 years ago, and her son Beau and one of her daughters, Jana, work there.
“This is the local hangout; I love everything about it,” Becca says about being a part of a family business. “Where we are… Anderson is our home. People bring in their kids and grandkids and we watch them grow up. We give back when we can and are known for being the center of the community. We’re here and open through fires, power outages, everything.”
Becca’s Café is also kind of a museum. It holds a lot of Anderson memorabilia and even has an entire military room. “We’ll always be here; I don’t see us going anywhere. Our customers are our family. This is a unique place; that’s what spread into other aspects of the business and makes it more personal.”4
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Family Fun
The Bike Shop has been helping families ride bikes, have fun, and feel great since 1978! For three generations, the Coopers have helped the cycling community with all their biking needs, from first-time riders, to aspiring racers. They sell family-owned Trek and Electra bicycles for all ages and skill levels, including E-bikes. They only sell products they love, all while providing personalized, family style hospitality. Come see the difference at The Bike Shop, serving the Redding area for over 46 years!
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For 38 years, Red Bluff Aquarium and Pets has been the go-to place for all critters big and small carrying fun toys, snacks, treats and a staff that really knows its stuff! There is an outdoor Pet Wash Station that is open 24/7, saving time and mess at home. They also offer help with exotic birds. And they offer the best family-friendly environment you will find!
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Create Healthy Change
Since 2009, Balance Yoga Center has been providing the community with quality yoga instruction in a warm and welcoming space. The center has grown to offer more than 70 classes each week, with two studio spaces. One is a serene studio offering traditional yoga classes for all levels, while the other is a heated studio offering Hot Yoga and fitness-forward classes. Balance Yoga Center offers multiple levels of month-to-month memberships to accommodate various budgets. There is something for everyone at Balance. Join the community and create healthy change for your body, mind and spirit.
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Julia’s Fruit Stand
TEHAMA COUNTY:
11475 Hwy. 99E, Los Molinos www.juliasfruitstand.com
Julia’s Fruit Stand opened in 2001, but James and Kathy’s families have been farming in the Dairyville area long before that. James’s great grandparents, David and Hazel Jones, moved to Northern California in 1913 while Kathy’s grandparents, Charles and Evelyn Long, joined the Dairyville farming community in 1945. Between the two families, James and Kathy have more than 110 years of agricultural heritage.
Walnuts and prunes have been the staples of the Brant’s farms for many years, but now they are starting to see a shift in the farming business, and the stone fruits and vegetables sold at Julia’s Fruit Stand are becoming more profitable. Their daughter Julia is a swim coach and a teacher while their youngest daughter Jordan just went off to University of Florida to study agricultural engineering.
Kathy says that what she likes most about running a family farm is “the flexibility and giving kids the opportunity to work.” The Brandts employ around 35 teenagers each summer to help them with the harvest, and it gives them a chance to develop their work ethic.
La Corona Restaurant
914 Walnut St., Red Bluff
La Corona has been a family owned business since 2001 when Juan and Maria Pulido opened it. Their daughter Mayra started working there as a server when she was 14 years old and now helps manage the business with her two brothers, Juan and Andres Pulido.
When asked what she likes about being intricately involved in a family business, Mayra replies, “We rely on each other and enjoy chatting with our customers. Sometimes with family it can be hard, but we all see each other a lot. No matter how busy everyone gets, we all end up here,” she says. Serving traditional Mexican food, some noteworthy food items based on family recipes include the Chile Colorado, menudo, and chile rellenos.
Elmore Pharmacy
401 Walnut St., Red Bluff
www.elmorepharmacy.com
Originally from McCloud, Elmore Pharmacy owner Bianca Bradshaw knew she wanted to be a pharmacist ever since she was 5 years old. She studied it in college and earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Bradshaw has been a licensed pharmacist for 20 years and was working for a competitor when Elmore Pharmacy came up for sale. Over time she had gotten to know the owners, and therefore took up the opportunity to own her own business, which also happens to be the oldest pharmacy in Tehama County.
There have been a lot of changes, and small-town pharmacies are having a tougher time competing with the big guys and navigating the healthcare insurance system, but Bradshaw loves the flexibility of helping her customers in a more meaningful way by being on her own.
“It feels like I’m taking care of extended family all the time. Sometimes there’s a little bit more we can do as an independent pharmacy that the bigger guy can’t do,” she says, like helping to subsidize the costs of medications or take the extra time to call their doctor to make sure they are getting the right treatment when they need it.
Bradshaw also just became a certified clinical wellness coach with an emphasis in functional medicine, which involves a more natural approach to healthy living.
“I focus on anti-inflammatory eating versus taking medicine and there are simple things we can do that can work wonders, like practicing mindful breathing. A lot of people are experiencing pill fatigue, and I’m trying to come up with a better balance for them,” she says.4
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TRINITY COUNTY:
J&J’s Smokin’ BBQ and Catering
4391 B Trinity Dam Blvd., Lewiston On Facebook
Jarrett Gravley, his wife, and another family own J&J’s Smokin’ BBQ & Catering as well as Village Playcare in Lewiston. The Gravleys took over J&J’s and opened it as a smokehouse and market the day before the pandemic. They offered take-and-bake foods, and when the lockdown lifted, they opened a restaurant and have been busy ever since.
“It was perfect timing, actually,” Jarrett says. When asked what he likes about running J&J’s, he replies, “I barbecue food for a living. And I love people.”
J&J’s is open seven days a week and is often at local events, fairs and private functions.
Alpen Cellars
2000 E. Fork Road, Trinity Center www.alpencellars.com
The Groves family originally came to Trinity County more than 100 years ago in pursuit of gold and ended up establishing a ranch in 1855 to produce food for fellow miners. It became a cattle ranch that ran until 1950 before it went dormant.
Meanwhile, Keith Groves graduated from Trinity High School in 1976, and then moved to Fresno to work at his cousin’s winery. He earned a degree in winemaking from Fresno State University, came home, and planted two acres in 1981. It officially became Alpen Cellars in 1984.
Alpen Cellars is the only winery in California that operates off the power grid, using its own hydroelectric plant that runs the winery. Keith Groves is the sole owner of the winery, and his mother Bette Jane is his partner in managing the land. His daughter Leah earned a master’s degree in viticulture as well from Fresno State, so she may become more involved in the business some day.
“Family businesses are family businesses because it’s more of a lifestyle. We’re not in this to make money or build a brand, we’re not as financially driven [as a corporation],” he says. And while it may be challenging competing against bigger wine entities, he says that being able to have employees and support them with jobs makes it all worth it.
“I’ve been in the wine business my whole life and I feel like I meet the best of people here.”
Trinity Nursery & Gift Shop 885 Main St., Weaverville www.trinitynursery.com
Trinity Nursery has been a beloved part of Weaverville since 1979, and today it’s owned by Nick and Naomi Goulette. The couple took over the nursery from the Pestoni family, who had nurtured it for 33 years. Naomi, who grew up in Weaverville, has always been an avid gardener. She recalls fond memories of visiting the nursery with her mom as a child. Even though she earned a master’s degree in social services, when the opportunity to buy the nursery arose, Naomi decided to shift her career and dive into her love for plants.
“It’s such a community institution, and I’ve always loved coming here,” she shares. Since taking ownership in 2018, Nick and Naomi have breathed new life into the nursery, making improvements to the infrastructure and expanding the selection of plants. They’ve introduced unique varieties such as hardy hibiscus, which can thrive in the local climate, and camellias that bloom at different times of the year, adding fresh beauty to the seasons.
Naomi and Nick have two young children, including a kindergartner and a 2½-year-old. While it’s too early to say whether they’ll want to take over the family business one day, Naomi enjoys sharing the experience with them. Her son has even started helping out in small ways, like pulling weeds. “He said the sweetest thing the other day,” Naomi recalls with a smile. “He told me he was going to work at the nursery and give me all his money so I don’t have to work anymore. It really touched my heart.”
For Naomi, Trinity Nursery is more than just a business; it’s a community hub. “Gardening is so special for so many people,” she says. “Whether they’re growing food or just enjoying beautiful plants, it’s therapeutic. I see the same customers several times a week. We’re part of their morning walk. This place really is their happy place.”4 continued on page 81
Meet Dan, Chris and Ryan, third generation family jewelers. Field’s was founded in 1953 by their grandparents after retiring from the U.S. Coast Guard and continued with their parents. Serving the Redding community for 70 years, they are a family experience where jewelry is crafted and memories are made. Friendly store greeters Abbie and Bayley on staff.
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Your Line of Defense
As a woman, educator, Veteran and business owner, Lori Templeton has spent her life caring for and serving others. She’s been on the other side of the fire-line, not knowing whether her children, family or home was safe; a feeling no one should ever have to experience, especially when there is a way to lessen the risk. She had the information, saw examples of others, but as a young single mother, did not take action. She does now and Grind Fire Defense was born out of this passion to help others take action, before the danger is at their door. Fire season may be upon us, but it is always a good time for prevention and maintenance for insurance and safety!
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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. Evening live music 7 days a week.
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SISKIYOU COUNTY:
Jenner Family Beef, Etna www.jennerfamilybeef.com
Since 1872, the Jenner Family has kept a herd of Angus cow/calf pairs that are ranchborn, pasture-raised, and grain-finished on 4,000 acres of land. Through at least five generations and 140 years, the Jenners love what they do, and it shows – in the reviews, in the care that they take with their animals and in maintaining the land. People say they love knowing where their food comes from, the family producing it, and the fact that they raise animals that “mature on nature’s schedule.” Their cows are not fed antibiotics, hormones or ruminants, which creates quality, healthy meat.
Fifth-generation Jenner Tricia Laustalot was raised in the house that her greatgrandfather was born in. Her grandfather had two sons (Tricia’s father and uncle), and now one of Tricia’s cousins and two brothers now run the ranch. She says that her uncle gave an analogy about working with family best: That it’s like a rope, each member a strand, and when braided together, makes it stronger and more resilient. “You are dealing with a lot of different personalities, but that’s like any business. We all share a common vision, and everyone’s worked hard to maintain the ranch,” Tricia says.
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Burger
Barn
5942 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir On Facebook
The Zack Shirley family has owned the Burger Barn for nine years, but it originally opened in 1973. Born and raised in Dunsmuir, Zack grew up eating at the local burger joint which has always been a staple in Dunsmuir. He took it over in January 2016.
“A few families owned it over the years, and I worked under the last owner as a cook,” Zack says. The last few series of owners have averaged keeping the Burger Barn for around 10 years, and the Shirleys are coming up on that. And they plan to continue serving up delicious burgers, shakes, fries, smoked BBQ items and vegetarian fare for as long as they can. Zack has a 5-year-old son Zander and 3-year-old daughter, who may even take over the business someday. “My son already knows how to make ice cream cones and count back change. His teacher says he’s a math ninja.” •
Michelle Tegerstrand, a 4th generation Moule, is the proud owner of Moule’s California Glass, Inc. A woman-owned business since 1994, mother and daughter, Laura and Michelle, have been doing business in Shasta County providing services for residential and commercial glass needs. Moule’s California Glass in Redding, serving Shasta, Tehama and Siskiyou counties. Voted Best “Window Company” in Best of the Northstate 2022 and 2023. Celebrating 30 years in business!
Carousel was started by a local entrepreneur 13 years ago, and then passed on to another. Suzanne grew up in Redding and made her way back after leaving for a decade. She believes that this store is a stake in the ground in downtown Redding. The team at Carousel all love the city, are invested in the city and love building relationship with Carousel’s amazing customers. They offer personal styling, clothing subscription services and more. Come downtown and check out Carousel and all they have to offer!
Rare Air Trampoline Park is a family owned and operated indoor family entertainment center. They have over 10,000 square feet of trampolines. Their courts consist of an open jump area, junior zone, slam dunk lanes, an airbag pit, trapeze swing, trampoline dodgeball and a battle beam. They have a brand-new redemption arcade, a full service snack bar and indoor climbing wall. They are the premier birthday party destination in Northern California and look forward to serving your family!
Pretty in Pinc
Innkeepers, Jacqueline and her son, Mario, wear many different hats – preservationists, contractors, community members, marketers, historians, and hosts of this cherished Victorian gem-The Pinc Lady Mansion in Eureka, California. Jacqueline and Mario not just manage a property; “as Inn Keepers, we are living a dream. Here’s how this Inn has woven itself into the fabric of our family life, reflecting both its intrinsic historical value and the entrepreneurial spirit that has kept it all original for 136 years.”
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Treats Natural Pet Marketplace
This local, family-owned, independent business really cares about the health of your dogs and cats. Stop by and browse their large selection of reasonably priced, high-quality foods made in North America and Europe. They also have a wide selection of healthy treats, dietary supplements, CBD, herbal and homeopathic remedies, traditional Oriental medicine, organic grooming products, toys and supplies. Stop by and let their knowledgeable, helpful staff assist you and experience why Treats is consistently Voted Best of the North State year after year!
Authority Property Management is a family-run business, where the owners’ son Tyler Tucker, along with Jace Robertson and Chelsea Robertson, work alongside them. They feel blessed to have all four of their children and seven grandchildren living in Redding. Working with family allows them to bring a personal touch to every interaction, ensuring that their clients feel like they’re part of the extended family.
BREAD
& BUTTER
THE HEART OF DUNSMUIR'S KNEAD MICRO BAKERY
“IF WE GET MUCH MORE GOING ON AS FAR AS VOLUME, WE MIGHT REALLY GROW OUT OF THE SPACE... SOME OF OUR REGULARS LOVE TO TEASE US THAT ALL OF OUR OVENS ARE FULL...”
or Julia Simon and Adam Norvell, real-life partners and co-owners and operators of the Knead Micro Bakery in Dunsmuir, home is truly where the hearth is. “We have a cottage license bakery, so we have a permit to operate food production out of our home. We put a commercial residential bread oven into our dining nook that just fits in with a refrigerator and two shelves, and we had to custom make a table and stand for the oven to accommodate it. If we get much more going on as far as volume, we might really grow out of the space,” explains Norvell. But it’s not just the family business that’s been growing, it’s the family as well. Currently they work around one young son at home and have another child on the way. “Some of our regulars love to tease us that all of our ovens are full,” jokes Simon.4 continued on page 86
Photo courtesy of Knead Micro Bakery
AND I KIND OF SPECIALIZE IN WHAT WE CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE SWEET TREATS, MOST OF WHICH ARE GLUTEN-FREE. WE USE UNREFINED RAW COCONUT SUGAR, SO NO REFINED SUGARS. MANY OF THE TREATS ARE ALSO DAIRY-FREE. SO, WE EACH KIND OF FILL A LITTLE NICHE OF VERY SPECIALIZED BAKED GOODS...
When it comes to Knead’s offerings, Simon and Norvell each have a different focus. “Adam does most of the dough side, where we do naturally leavened products ranging from classic sourdough loaves of bread to an aged cheddar soft pretzel. And I kind of specialize in what we consider alternative sweet treats, most of which are gluten-free. We use unrefined raw coconut sugar, so no refined sugars. Many of the treats are also dairy-free. So, we each kind of fill a little niche of very specialized baked goods,” describes Simon.
But when it comes to their company’s business ethos, they are very much of one mind, using family values like health, wellness and sustainability as their guiding principles. “We get asked all the time, ‘what’s in the bread?’ and it’s such a simple, short list, especially for our sourdough country loaf. It’s just flour and water and salt. We want to use as few ingredients as possible, which also translates to the sweet treats.”
Norvell explains that in procuring those ingredients, the couple tries to keep a small footprint. “We source all the best and mostly organic ingredients as locally as possible. The whole wheat that is 50 percent of our breads is from a small farm in Scott Valley, and the other two flours
we use are from a mill near Eugene, Ore.” Simon details some of their other conscientious choices to that end. “Since our home is solar-powered, the bakery is ultimately run off solar as well. And, all of our packaging from bags to labels are 100 percent home-compostable.”
Knead has only been on the Siskiyou scene for the last year or so, but Simon and Norvell have more than a decade of experience working in the food industry, both in the kitchen and management. “We met in San Francisco in 2012, and we ran a cafe in the Mission District alongside Julia’s brother,” explains Norvell.
Then, after a stint in Sebastopol, the couple ended up in Paradise, until 2018. “We lost our home during the Camp Fire, which obviously prompted a move,” Simon recalls. “So, we packed up what we had left and traveled around in a camper van for about a year. We went all up and down the coast hoping to find the next spot to settle, and we ended up here in Dunsmuir right before the quarantine set in. So, we bought a house and hunkered down. Once we could go out again, we each worked a couple of jobs in the area and loved engaging with the community, but once our son came into the picture, we really wanted to be as 4 continued on page 88
Photo courtesy of Knead Micro Bakery
Sew Talented
The Blue Iris Quilt Shoppe, locally owned in Palo Cedro since 2010, continues its legacy under Kimber Rickey, a second-generation quilter inspired by her aunt, Janice Phelps. The shop offers quilting classes for all levels, from beginners to advanced fiber-art techniques. Kimber also provides long-arm quilting services to help complete your quilt projects. Visit them in-store Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm, or explore online at www.blueirisquiltshoppe.com.
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Palo Cedro
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Scenic Venue
With exquisite views, Albaugh Ranch in Fall River Valley is the perfect wedding venue. Lush green lawns and an arbor of maple, walnut and apple trees create an intimate setting, while the backdrop of barns, fields and mountains enhance the array of photographic opportunities.
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Grocery Stores!
At Mount Shasta and Dunsmuir Supermarkets, they’re dedicated to making grocery shopping easy and enjoyable. Their mission is to offer the freshest, highestquality products available. They also prioritize supporting the local community by partnering with local businesses and contributing to charitable causes. For instance, they donate $1 from every sandwich sold in October to the Sierra Pacific Regional Cancer Center in Redding. When you shop with them, you’re not only getting great products but also making a positive impact on your community. How will you make an impact today?
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...ONCE OUR SON CAME INTO THE PICTURE, WE REALLY WANTED TO BE AS AVAILABLE TO HIM IN ALL THE WAYS THAT WE COULD. SO, THAT PROMPTED LAUNCHING A HOME-BASED BUSINESS
doing what we know and love.
available to him in all the ways that we could. So, that prompted launching a home-based business doing what we know and love.”
So far, Dunsmuir has been a great fit, both in terms of local business resources and a like-minded community. “Dunsmuir is this kind of unknown mecca of local makers. There are so many people doing creative, fun things. The more we engage with our business, the more we get to learn and the more people we get to meet,” says Simon.
Knead now supplies bread at the Bee Kind bakery in Dunsmuir, as well as through the Mount Shasta and Dunsmuir farmers markets. But Simon says they are open to conversations with other potential outlets. “We’ve been building an email signup list at the markets for those who are interested in staying in the loop. The baby is due in December, so we’re looking to take a little pause, but when we’re ready to resume, we’re going to do some subscription-based home delivery breads and see how that goes. As for wholesale, we’re just trying to get the word out there, so anyone who’s interested, we’re super ready to have a conversation and figure something out.”•
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Imagine a 34-year-old single mother leaving a full-time job to open a home care agency out of her dining room! This is how Sharon Clark’s journey as CEO of Home Helpers began 19 years ago. Since then, Home Helpers has supported 2,500 familes, employed 1,300 caregivers, moved three offices and won numerous awards. Their services range from meal preparation to bathing assistance to transitioning home from the hospital. Redding’s leader in quality home care, 20 years and counting!
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HAVING A MOMENT
CREAMY CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE
rom humble beginnings, the casserole is having its moment of prominence … again. No matter what you call it – casserole, hot dish, covered dish – the pinnacle of comfort food is making a comeback. To understand its popularity, it’s worth knowing its history.
The provenance of casseroles spans centuries and continents, evolving from simple communal meals to the beloved comfort food we know today. The word “casserole” comes from the French term for “saucepan” or “stew pan,” which itself is derived from the Latin word “cattia,” meaning “ladle.” As the concept spread throughout the world, it took on various forms. In Italy, it became lasagna; in Greece, moussaka; in France, cassoulet; and in Mexico, enchilada. Each of these dishes involved layering ingredients and baking them in an ovenproof dish, a method that allowed for a variety of flavors and textures to meld together.
Casseroles made their way to America in the late 19th century, brought by immigrants who adapted their traditional recipes to the ingredients available in their new home. The American casserole truly came into its own in the early 20th century, thanks in part to the invention of lightweight metal and glass cookware, such as the iconic Pyrex dish.
The 1950s were a golden age for casseroles in the United States. After World War II, there was a boom in convenience foods, and casseroles fit perfectly into this trend. They were economical, easy to prepare, and could feed a large family. The introduction of canned soups, particularly cream of mushroom, revolutionized casserole recipes, making them even simpler to assemble.
During the late 1980s, casseroles became passé. Criticized for their emphasis on cheese, heavy cream and other fattening ingredients, healthconscious Americans put their casserole dishes in the back of the cupboards. Today, mostly due to their versatility and simplicity, casseroles are retro and are once again a staple in American cuisine.
This autumn, plan a potluck with friends and family. Casseroles are more than just a dish; they are a cultural icon. They represent community and sharing, often being the centerpiece of potlucks, family gatherings, and holiday meals. The communal nature of casseroles, where everyone digs into the same dish, underscores their role in bringing people together.
Here’s one of my favorite hot dish recipes. I stole it from my wife. •
INGREDIENTS
• 1 (6.9-oz.) package of low-sodium chickenflavored rice-andvermicelli mix (Rice-ARoni, for example)
Step 1: Cook the rice mix in a large nonstick skillet according to the directions on the package, using 1 tablespoon butter and 2¼ cups hot water. Place mixture in a large mixing bowl. Wipe skillet with paper towel.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 3: Coat skillet with cooking spray and place over high heat until hot. Add chicken cubes, mushrooms and garlic powder. Sauté for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is browned. Remove from heat.
Step 4: Add chicken mixture, sour cream, pepper and soup to the mixing bowl containing the rice mixture. Stir until
Step 5: Coat casserole dish with cooking spray. Spoon mixture into casserole dish.
Step 6: Combine crushed crackers, 1 tablespoon butter and poppy seeds in a small pan until butter is melted. Pour over the chicken mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
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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OCTOBER 2024 RECIPE
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
PREP AND COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES || MAKES: ONE SERVING
This cozy, homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is the perfect way to embrace fall flavors right from your kitchen. With rich pumpkin puree, warm spices and a touch of sweetness, it’s a comforting and easy-to-make alternative to the coffee shop version.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 T pumpkin puree
• ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice (or mix: ¼ tsp. cinnamon, ⅛ tsp. nutmeg, ⅛ tsp. ginger, pinch of cloves)
• 1 T sugar or 1 T maple syrup (to taste)
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk (whole, almond, oat or your preference)
• ½ cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots of espresso
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Ground cinnamon (optional for garnish)
DIRECTIONS
Step 1: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Stir constantly until it starts to sizzle and caramelize slightly, about 2 minutes.
Step 2: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract, and heat gently, whisking to create a smooth mixture. Do not let it boil.
Step 3: Pour the strong brewed coffee or espresso into a mug. Add the warm pumpkin and milk mixture, stirring to combine.
Step 4: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for an extra festive touch, if you wish.
Step 5: Enjoy your homemade pumpkin spice latte!
Redding Ballet Theatre
Shasta College Theater
November 15th and 16th 7:00pm
Matinee November 16th 2:00pm
Followed by an enchanting, Children’s Land of Sweets Tea School Show
November 15th 9:30am
Email info@thereddingartsproject.com, for information and reservations www.thereddingartsproject.com
• Family Game Day, Anderson Grange Hall, 8085 Airport Road, noon-4pm, www.visitredding.com
October 19
• 30th Annual Return of the Salmon Festival, Coleman National Fish Hatchery, 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Road, 9am-3pm, www.facebook.com/ events/971246811411386
October 5-6
• 69th Gem and Mineral Show, Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St., 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday, www.shastagemandmineral.org
October 26
• Food Truck or Treat, Anderson River Park Splash Pad parking lot, 2800 Rupert Road, 5-7pm, 5:30pm costume contest, www.facebook.com/ events/1229515198060681
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October 26
• Burney Chamber of Commerce “Fall Flannel Fling,” Burney VFW Hall, 37392 Main St., www.burneychamber.com
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October 1-31
• ARTober FEST Month Long Art Walk, Downtown Chico businesses, pick up a list of participating businesses and artists at the Downtown Welcome Center at 338 Broadway St., 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat, www.downtownchico.com
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• Chico Wednesday Farmers Market, North Valley Plaza Mall parking lot, Pillsbury Road adjacent to Trader Joe’s, 7:30am-noon, www.chicofarmersmarket.com
October 4
• Art & Wine Walk, Downtown Chico, 5-8pm, www.downtownchico.com
October 5
• Downtown Chico Art Tour, Downtown Chico, meet at the “Our Hands” sculpture next to City Hall, 411 Main St., 10am, www.downtownchico.com
• The Great Pumpkin Splash, PV Rec Center, 2320 North Ave., 1-3pm, 4-6pm, www.chicorec.gov
October 5, 12, 19, 26
• Chico Saturday Farmers Market, Downtown Chico municipal parking lot, 2nd and Wall streets, 7:30am1pm, www.chicofarmersmarket.com
• ARTober FEST Music, throughout Downtown Chico Streets, 10am-2pm, www.downtownchico.com
October 6, 13, 20, 27
• Chico Farmers Market, Meriam Park, Farmers Brewing Restaurant and Taproom parking lot, 9am-noon, www.chicofarmersmarket.com
October 12
• Chico Concours Car Show, Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St., 10am-4pm, www.chicochamber.com
• Harvest Sidewalk Sale, Downtown Chico businesses, 10am-5pm, www.downtownchico.com
October 19
• Show Me the Honey Charity Casino Night, Butte Creek Country Club, 175 Estates Drive, 5:30-9pm, www.honeybeediscoverycenter.org/ showmethehoney
October 26
• Movies in the Park, DeGarmo Park, 3428 Esplanade, 5-9pm, www.chicorec.gov
• Amazing Stars (Black Holes; Secrets of the Sun), 7pm
October 26
• Violent Origins (Birth of Planet Earth, Incredible Sun; NASA Future of Human Exploration), 7pm
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October 12
• Steve Leslie sings James Taylor, 7pm, www.tehamaconcertseries.org
October 18
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October 7
• Kyle Smith, Aaron Wolf, Cariies, 7pm
October 12
• Overtime, Big Murph, DurtE, Jonezen, 7pm
October 24
• Bearly Dead, 7pm
October 30
• Minami Deutsch, 8pm
turtle bay exploration park
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October 1-31
• Mindbender Mansion, museum hours
• Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau, museum hours
• Water Wonders, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30-10:45am
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• Little Explorers, 10-11am
October 5
• Charlie Rabbit and Friends, 10-11am
October 12
• Oktoberfest, 5-8pm
• Family 2nd Saturday, 11am-2pm
October 19
• Science Saturday, 11am-2pm
October 26
• Guided Garden Walk, 10-11am
• Art Studio Saturday, 11am-2pm
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October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• Overtime Live Comedy, 8pm
October 4-26
• Overtime Live DVJ, Friday and Saturday, 9:30pm
October 18
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GIVING BACK
TEHAMA COUNTY
ARTS COUNCIL
ENJOY Q&A, with Tehama County Arts Council Board Member, Barbara Luzzadder
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
TELL US ABOUT THE TEHAMA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL?
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MORE SUCCESSFUL EVENTS YOU’VE ORGANIZED RECENTLY?
HOW DOES THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN PROMOTING THE ARTS?
HOW DO YOU SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS WITHIN TEHAMA COUNTY?
WHAT LOCAL ARTISTS OR ART FORMS HAVE GAINED RECOGNITION THROUGH YOUR EFFORTS?
DOES THE TEHAMA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS?
WHAT IMPACT DO THE ARTS HAVE ON THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY?
WHAT UPCOMING EVENTS CAN THE COMMUNITY BE EXCITED ABOUT?
HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY GET INVOLVED?
The Tehama County Arts Council is a nonprofit that’s been around since 1982, originally set up by the Board of Supervisors to promote visual and performing arts, as well as other cultural projects here in the county. For 42 years, the council has coordinated, sponsored, funded, produced and participated in hundreds of local arts events. And it’s not just for artists—it’s for everyone who loves the arts. We’ve got a dedicated volunteer board that brings diverse perspectives and we rely on donations, memberships, fundraisers and grants to keep it going.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre allowed K-12 students to perform live, and the Red Bluff Downtown ArtWalk supported local artists and businesses. We’ve hosted the Tehama Countywide Children’s Art Contest and the Poetry Out Loud competition for high school students. Cowboy Poetry celebrated local traditions, and the Christmas Boutique promoted giving arts and crafts as gifts. Monthly exhibits in various themes engage artists and art lovers in family fun.
We host events like the Annual Downtown ArtWalk, pairing local businesses and artists. We invite the community to monthly exhibits and offer various art classes. We also promote community art events and provide annual grants of up to $500 for projects that enhance life through the arts. In 2024, we awarded nearly $3,000 in small community grants.
The board is always lookin for local art talents. We seek to create and foster a supportive networking among artists where we can connect, collaborate and inspire one another. We welcome artists to reach out to us. Artist Calls are publicized on our website and our Facebook page. All county schools are contacted to participate in annual children’s art events.
This past year, we have featured some unique and diverse forms of art including Native American culture, ceramic Raku sculptures, wood carving and custom furniture, acrylic etchings, glass fusion art, mosaic art, and much more.
We partner with the California Arts Council, which covers about 53 counties. For the past two years we’ve been a part of the Upstate California Creative Corps as grantors and grantees, who received $200,000 in grants for the local area. Other local area fiscal partnerships are with Tehama County Native American Culture Bearers and Spark Dance Tehama/Flare Dance and Acrobatics.
We believe that having art in a community plays a crucial role in improving and enriching the quality of life of the community and enhances the community landscape. Art can connect people and communities across cultural and socioeconomic groups. Art can have a positive impact on individuals’ mental and emotional health.
The “Black Light Night” show opens on Oct. 11 at 5:30 pm at the Tehama Arts Gallery, 328 Oak St. This four-night event features special effects for family fun. We’re calling artists for the 2024 Annual Downtown ArtWalk, held Nov. 1-2. We’re committed to supporting young artists—our youngest exhibitor was 5, and in our last show, the People’s Choice award went to a 13-year-old.
Volunteers can assist with many of our events, and as gallery attendants, fundraising, publicity, grant writing and board membership. Contact us at tcacarts@gmail.com, (530) 278-5691, or www.tehamaarts.org. Visit our Gallery and Art Studio at 328 Oak St. during posted exhibit hours.
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