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contents

October 2006 Nature Hike

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Recreation

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Battle Creek Is For The Birds Bird Watching at Battle Creek Wildlife Area

Country Roads It’s Big Bike Weekend... Let’s Ride Teacher Spotlights Connie Jarrett of Redding Christian School Jacque D’Amato of Pacheco School

Profile

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Technology

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Health

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Tickled Pink

Travel

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Luke’s Tree House

Fashion

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Fall Fashion... Weather Permitting

Business

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A Steak In Downtown

Family

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Lunch Trades

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Harvesting Family Fun A Trip to Nash Pumpkin Ranch

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The Hope Van Health Outreach for People Everywhere

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Enjoy the View Mossbrae Falls, Dunsmuir by Eric W. Marshall

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Calendar of Events Upcoming North State Events

Community Focus

Student Compatible Back to School Laptop Needs

Breast Cancer Awareness

A Weekend at O’Brien Mountain Inn

What to Wear This Fall

Market Street Steakhouse

School Lunch Ideas

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Takin’ It to the Streets Cannonball Custom Cycle

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Meet the Team

Dream a Little Dream Our premier issue is here and oh what a beautiful birth it is! This magazine has been a dream for all of us and we are so proud and excited to be in the homes and businesses of our beautiful north state.

We’d like to start this issue with the introduction of our staff. We have worked together for several years and each have our own unique style. We all bring something wonderful to the table.

Ronda Ball (Managing Editor): “I love to watch an idea become a reality. This project is a labor of love for us who truly love where we live.” From a Girl Scout leader to graphic designer for a professional haircare manufacturer to super seamstress for her four kids Halloween costumes, Ronda is our do-it-all CEO (chief ENTHUSIASM officer).

Matt Briner (Senior Designer): Matt has been a designer and creative genius since he entered his first coloring contest. Now he designs everything from books to websites for international companies. He rides a custom chopper and wears a Captain America helmet. “I like to see what’s new from skateboards to architecture. Everything I see gives me reason to design.”

Yvonne Mazzotta (Co-Publisher): “My mom says I used to pose for all of my pictures by looking at the ads in magazines and on TV. I guess I was inspired by advertising at an early age.” A seasoned professional from InHouse Marketing who’s worked in the beauty industry for over 15 years. “Beauty is a look and feel we can bring to every industry. Discovering the beauty in every business and fashioning stories to brand a company is what moves me.”

Michelle Adams (Co-Publisher): “Making things right with a real appreciation for beauty is important to me. It’s a trait I picked up from my mom at an early age.” Her mom, a schoolteacher for over 30 years, helped her realize the importance of respect and “the red pen”. Michelle, also a fine artist, just finished a mural for her new daughter’s nursery. She makes refinement and grace appear effortless.

James Mazzotta (Photographer & Sales Director): His dad always said he was an elusive butterfly, a trait he inherited from his mother’s side, floating from one thing to the next. “I’ve always wanted to do everything… at the age of 7, I would ride my bike to UC Santa Barbara and sell sodas at the outdoor concerts.” From graphic designer to computer technician to “Room Dad” for his eight year old’s classroom, James, is a true entrepreneur.

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Northern California lifestyle, enjoying its many offerings and sharing in the beauty and wonder that is Northern California. You’ll meet local celebrities and learn about businesses and business owners in our area. We’ll give you a little bit of everything from beauty tips to places to ride your motorcycle. Just like the north state, Enjoy magazine will have something for everyone.

We have the privilege of living in such an amazing place and we see things from many different perspectives. Our view will open your eyes to the many offerings that help you remember why you live in this beautiful country. Now, take off your shoes, sit back, relax and enjoy the great adventures only found in the north state.

From Left to Right: Michelle Adams, Yvonne Mazzotta, Matt Briner, Ronda Ball and James Mazzotta

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Contributors Teresa Wilson: As a freelance writer and photographer, Teresa spends much of her time frantically typing her thoughts onto a computer or peering through a lens – her own version of therapy at its best. A Shasta County resident since 2001, coming from the Bay Area was a life altering experience. She is spellbound by the beauty of the North State.

Sara Gray: A senior at Simpson University and editor-in-chief of The Slate, the school newspaper, she calls both Redding and Coos Bay, Oregon home. When not studying, she enjoys reading, writing, gardening and riding horses.

Elizabeth Silverstein: From the beautiful

Sophia Zaniroli: A 20-year resident of Redding and a graduate of Enterprise High School, Sophia received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business and Human Resource Management and her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Simpson University. She is a new mom and enjoys spending time with her family, working with children, photography and reading.

mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, she is currently a sophomore at Simpson University and is the managing editor for the Slate. Her interests include roller coasters, movies and reading.

Andrea Senden: A 22-year-old recent graduate of Simpson University, she received a B.A. in English with an emphasis on writing. She currently lives in Manteca, CA with her parents.

Andrea enjoys taking her jet ski to the nearby lakes. Her favorite places to go are Disneyland and the beach.

Marty Sternberg: A freelance journalist who has been married for 29 years, she and her husband, Neal, have lived in Whitmore for 23 years. They have two children, three grandkids and two dogs, boxers. She enjoys riding her Harley Davidson Fat Boy, working on gourds and spending time with her family.

Michael O'Brien: A 14 year resident of Shasta County who has frequented the Redding area since 1983, he is a life long birder, a graduate of Humboldt State University and a sales and marketing professional. Personal and professional travel has allowed him to bird in most of the Western US, some Mid-western and Eastern states, in Europe and the Caribbean.

Such travel has provided opportunity to “see the world”, but he is always grateful to return home to the beautiful North State.

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Eric W. Marshall: Eric is a Construction Observer for Pace Civil Inc. in Redding. His photography interests began in 1980 when he purchased a Konica 35mm camera from Crown Camera. He took their introductory lessons and also attended George Lepp Institute Seminars in Los Osos. He shoots many images documenting the progress of the grant-funded public works projects he observes where he is the eyes and ears of the Project Engineer.

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Nature Hike

By Michael O’Brien

Battle Creek is for the Birds In a reflective moment, Robert Frost once explained a subtle – yet profound – facet of our existence …

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.

The bridge over Mill Irrigation Ditch leads to a day of fantastic birding.

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Often the least-traveled paths lead to the most rewards, despite humanity’s insistence that the most traveled roads are the way to go. Although Redding is surrounded by nature and beautiful scenery, to experience it to the fullest one must sometimes take such a road less traveled. Doing so certainly makes all the difference.

I am a birder; also known as a bird watcher. I began this interest as a child, tracing pictures of birds out of books and coloring them as true to form as possible for a 7-year-old. I remain fascinated by the variety of colors and shapes and sizes. I am mesmerized by their songs and calls. I am in love with their mystery– Where are they going? Where have they been? How long will they sit in order for me to get a good look?

I recently took a less-traveled road in search of birds to the Battle Creek Wildlife Area, just southeast of Redding. Established in 1983 by the U.S. Department of Fish and Game, this area features over 400 acres of wonderfully diverse habitat for more than 280 species of plant and animal life.

On each of my many visits, I have yet to find another car in the large parking lot of this area.

Today was the same. I owned the place. I parked my car, turned off the engine, and climbed out into the 70 degrees air. It would be over 100 degrees in 3 hours. Time to unpack my birding tools: field guides, side pack, binoculars, notebook with pen, along with water, mosquito repellent, hat and sun screen.

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Oaktree Trailhead kiosk adjacent to the parking lot. Information on the local wildlife and purpose of the park, along with a bird list, are printed on the information boards.

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From Highway 44, exit south onto Deschutes Road Turn left onto Balls Ferry Road Turn left onto Ash Creek Road Turn right onto Gover Road Turn left onto Coleman Fish Hatchery Road

Before hiking into the wildlife area, I like to stop by the “Oaktree Trailhead” kiosk adjacent to the parking lot. Information on the local wildlife and purpose of the park, along with a bird list, are printed on the information boards. I compare this list to my checklist, and make some notes of birds I expect to see in the area during the season of my visit. Each season brings new birds, while some reside year round.

Scanning the pond to the west of the lot, I caught sight of a fat redwinged blackbird with its spectacular bulbous red wings puffed out as it glided in for a landing on a cattail. A pied-billed grebe scrambled into the air as I approached. Then as if on cue, a massive great blue heron made a sortie across the pond, circled back, and landed on the far bank. That got the attention of a black phoebe that sat on the fence between the pond and the parking lot. It flicked its tale seemingly in delight of the sight. From here, I scanned the picnic tables near the kiosk in time to see a family of California quail searching for goodies to eat. I have often thought that walking the trail was not necessary, as so many birds are visible from the parking lot.

But, I am too greedy of a birder.

From the parking lot there is only one entrance to Battle Creek Wildlife Area: over the “Mill Irrigation Ditch” bridge to the east. A channel dug in the 1850s; the mill irrigation ditch is still used today by local farmers and the wildlife area to supply water. The bridge is a bit rickety, but safe.

After crossing the bridge, I followed the trail, walking between California blackberry bushes, reaching a fork after about 50 yards.

Good place to look around. Through my binoculars, I spotted a fourpoint mule deer to the east. He stared me down like a stud, and then slinked away into the brush like a fawn. Also to the east, I spied “Vulture Roost” – one of my favorite stops in the park. Poking up out

of the dense foliage is a dead tree, or snag, that is an overnight roost to the park’s turkey vultures. In the very early morning, soon after the sun arises, each bird will face east, pointing their massive black bodies and featherless pink heads towards the sun. They seem to mock some sort of spiritual supplication, as they spread their nearly six-foot wings wide to gather up enough heat to warm their blood. They are unable to fly without repeating this daily morning ritual. The sight of 10 of these big birds in this position is quite spooky.

Next, I found some shade and scanned the treetops nearby. This morning, the upper leaves were also covered in gossamer webs, reflecting the morning sun. Clown-faced acorn woodpeckers cackled in the canopy. They spend all spring and summer finding and burying acorns in dead trees, creating food stores for winter.

At the fork, I stayed to the right, walking along a path that hugs the ditch. Boxes built to house wood duck nests dot the trees along this creek. Spring is when to see wood ducks rearing their young from these homes. These woods are also a favorite haunt of Bewick’s wren, oak titmouse, acorn woodpecker, and spotted towhee. Across the field looking south, I heard and then saw a gaudy yellow-breasted chat. Part of the warbler family, this bird does not really sing as much as it announces with varied noises and chirps its presence. Its blazing golden chest and stunning white “spectacles” make it a bird not to be forgotten.

Following the trail along the ditch, I crossed over the second bridge that spans this creek. While doing so, I startled an unlikely pair of birds: Two common mergansers roosting in the thick protective branches of the trees to the south! I stopped in the shadow and watched the bizarre scene as they thrashed their wings against the underbrush making a hasty escape. Once the mergansers departed, October 2006 Enjoy 10

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Nature Hike

I hung around and was rewarded by spotting western wood peewee, ash-throated flycatcher, oak titmouse, and Anna’s hummingbird.

Roger Tory Peterson, perhaps the world’s most famous birder, once remarked that birds have wings and they tend to use them. I have found this sage advice. I have had the most birding success by finding somewhat discreet spots and patiently waiting for birds to come to me.

Thinking of this, I decided to remain on the bridge for a bit longer, awaiting whatever decided to fly to me.

I was immediately rewarded as I spied dozens of tree swallows, violet-green swallows and northern rough-winged swallows. I watched them dart through the air, catching insects on the fly. By this time, the sky to the west was full of turkey vultures, all warmed up and catching thermals.

The trail across the bridge veers south, past a small orchard and heads toward Battle Creek.

As I reached the creek, I was nearly deafened by the calls of a pair of dueling house wrens. Tiny birds with powerful voices, house wrens love this area of the park. I have often found them to remain perched for long periods; chest thrown out, singing as loud as any bird in the park.

After enjoying two house wrens just yards apart from one another, I continued west, walking between grass lands and river bank. This trail ends in a triple combination of wetland, oak scrub, and river lands that provides the best opportunity to see many species of birds without moving too far in any direction.

I decided to test the value of this habitat convergence, looking for birds endemic to each locale. Scanning the marsh and cattails to the north, I could see and hear red-winged blackbirds, marsh wren, killdeer, and great egret. In the grassy area to the west, I spied American goldfinch feeding amongst the thistles. A flock of about eight tiny bushtits suddenly appeared in some nearby trees, then just as mysteriously disappeared. A female coopers hawk, which roosts in the tops of the valley oaks to the west, darted in, screamed at me to leave, and pumped hard at the air to make a quick get away. She would return shortly.

I walked south to the edge of Battle Creek, into a copse of trees to check out the bank. I located a belted kingfisher nearly hidden in some undercover, and a great blue heron busy hunting for fish, ankle deep in the water. A great egret flew overhead with billowy parachute-like white wings. A few western kingbirds chased each other from the very tops of the 100 foot oaks. A western wood peewee lit and then returned to its perch, catching insects and calling out “DREE-yurr.” An acrobatic whitebreasted nuthatch hung upside down, calling out its nasal call, looking for termites in a dead tree limb hanging over the water.

An orange-crowned warbler carried on straight over my head, darting between trees. An osprey perched in a dead snag upriver. It spotted me and lit, flapping its long, narrow wings, keeping itself over the creek.

All of this activity in a matter in minutes; a sort of birding climax to the day. By now, it was already three hours since my arrival. It was also approaching 100 degrees, and it was time to retreat to the comfort of my air-conditioned car. There was more of the park to see, but I decided to save that for another day… a day when taking a less-traveled road assures me of an experience that makes all the difference in my continuing love affair of birding.

Symbol of the Audubon Society, the Great Egret can be spotted year round at Battle Creek.

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Recreation

By Marty Sternberg

Riding a motorcycle in the North State can be challenging this • If you’re looking for more of a challenge, take Highway 36 west and time of year. October weather tends to pivot between dreary cold and head into the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Twisting and turning blistering heat. The morning can open with promises of a perfect toward Fortuna, this 139-mile ride will test your skills with heartriding day, warm and golden. But lurking just over the horizon, pumping excitement. The road first hugs Cottonwood Creek and bulging black rain clouds boil, threatening to turn the day bad in an then snakes along the Eel River, rising to over 4,000 feet in elevation instant. on its journey to the sea. Here, golden fields and valley oaks give way Taking the good with the bad is just part of the riding experience. to the mountain pine forest.

We bikers tend to hold tight to the memories of the great rides and carry gear with us for the changing season.

• For riders looking for a more laid back road, take Highway 299 east Living in the North State offers spectacular rides in every direction, through Swede Creek Plains and into the Big Valley Mountains. Long making it an ideal location to start any journey. With so many great stretches of highway here give way to gentle turns as you leave the places to ride, it’s hard to pick the best ones. valley behind. Small communities like Montgomery Creek and Fall River Mills offer places to stop for a meal or just to grab a drink.

• Ride west on Highway 299 and catch the sunlight reflecting off Whiskeytown Lake as kayaks and boats glide by. Take a break at the • With 99 days a year where average temperatures are over 90 degrees, chances are most riders will be looking for places to escape the heat. visitors’ center and watch as osprey pluck fish from the lake. Then continue west up Buckhorn Summit with its hairpin turns, watching Highway 44 is one of these roads. It travels east towards Lassen Peak the sun as it ducks in and out from behind the Trinity Alps. Then ride and leaves the heat far behind. The 10,457-foot dormant volcano along the Trinity River for miles, watching as people and animals dominates the views, guiding riders into the park. enjoy the rugged beauty.

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Community

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By Sophia Zaniroli

Jacque D’Amato, Pacheco School After speaking with Jacque D’Amato, a 7th grade science and language arts teacher at Pacheco School, I realized that summer vacation may be a myth for most teachers. First, there are domestic projects — cleaning and fixing up the house. There are children that need attending — swim lessons, camps, summer school. There is also continuing education. During the summer, many educators teach summer school, take classes and work on curriculum for the next year.

D’Amato is a Redding native. Her husband, Vince, was also born in Redding along with their two children, Ben and Carmel. They enjoy Northern California — the community and outdoor recreation.

She attended California State University, Chico and received her teaching credential in 1977. After student-teaching in the Redding School District, she interviewed with Pacheco School District in 1978 and has been teaching there ever since.

To D’Amato, teaching is a rewarding career. She says that students and their families make teaching worthwhile. “Since teaching at Pacheco School for so many years, it is fulfilling to have touched so many lives and become part of their learning experience.” D’Amato has even experienced the occasional student who is a child of one of her former students. When asked about the best and worst parts of being a teacher, D’Amato said, “The time in the classroom is the most enjoyable. However, the long nights of homework can become tiresome.”

Jacque knows that success in the classroom doesn’t come only through her teaching. Parents and students play a vital role in ensuring this success. The support that parents give to their child’s education is important. “Keeping in touch with the teacher and sending their child to school rested and healthy are top priorities.”

This summer, she helped her daughter as she got ready for college, spent time with her husband and mother, visited with her grandchildren, taught a short summer school session, took a science class, improved her lessons for this year, and prepared to get her masters degree. “Teaching is a continuous learning process; I will always be a student as well as an instructor. Learning is part of my job.”

Connie Jarrett, Redding Christian School It all began after several mission trips to Mexico. During these trips, Connie Jarrett enjoyed sharing the gospel with the people of the villages and came back with a strong desire to serve God and others in the same way. That desire has led Mrs. Jarrett to become, as a former student said, “a teacher full of discipline, grace and compassion.”

Mrs. Jarrett has been teaching in Redding for 25 years. She and her husband, Tom, have three children and a new granddaughter. She enjoys reading and gardening. She also loves children – and this is evident in her classroom. Dealing with 25 personalities can be challenging at times, but Mrs. Jarrett makes sure that everyone in her class has the opportunity to learn, regardless of their learning style. It is important to her that everyone moves in the same direction .“You can’t teach if no one is paying attention. You can’t really get your curriculum across if people are being distracted. It is a continuous challenge to have good, positive, loving discipline and teach your subject at the same time.”

Mrs. Jarrett may do the teaching, but the students and parents are an integral part of both the teaching and the learning process. Parents help at school and at home. They help in big ways in the classroom as aides or tutors. They drive for field trips. They work on the playground and in the lunchroom. At home, parents take part in the continuation of the learning process. They help with homework by checking it and giving input when needed. They are also “prayer warriors” for their child, their child’s teacher, their classmates, and for the school in general. “This really makes a difference in the success of their children and of our school,” Mrs. Jarrett said. “All of this helps me as a teacher. I have confidence that the parents will encourage their children. They always encourage me as a teacher which makes my job a little easier.”

Mrs. Jarrett tells her students that school is their job, just like their parents have jobs. They should come to school ready to learn, to work, and to play. When asked if she had any words of wisdom on how to be a successful teacher, Mrs. Jarrett said, “Give yourself grace when you make a mistake. Don’t be afraid to apologize to your students when you need to. Forgive yourself and forgive your students. Remember they are still growing and learning.”

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Technology

By Elizabeth Silverstein

Student Compatible In high school, one of my teachers entertained the class by describing how, in his college days, he had to stand in line to use one of the college’s computers.

He said something about having to use a lever and how big the machine was. I was not really listening, mainly because I was trying to understand how students could write 20- or even 50-page papers without the aid of a computer. My hand usually cramps after writing one page with the old-fashioned ballpoint pen.

Computers have indeed become a student’s most vital tool. It not only handles the research paper through word processing, but also provides the research via the Internet.

High school and college students alike benefit from a personal computer.

College students, in particular, will benefit immensely from a laptop. It is useful for taking notes in classes and is handy to have in the dorm room. I learned the usefulness of a laptop the hard way. Coming from the East Coast, I was not aware exactly how cold and rainy it would become in Redding during the winter. While my friends were nice and comfortable indoors, I was hurrying, in the rain, across campus to write my papers in the library. This semester, however, I knew I would need a laptop of my own.

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Apples to Apples?

Once considered apples to oranges, the latest Apple computers and many PCs are now being built with the same new processor technology, like the Intel Core Duo. With these changes, Apple computers are now able to boot natively into both Windows and Linux as well as Mac OS, posing the question, is this truly apples to apples?

The MacBook and MacBook Pro are Apple’s latest laptops equipped with the new Intel Core Duo processor. The MacBook, starting at $1099, is a great computer for everyday use. The MacBook Pro on the other hand, is great for professionals and for more graphic intensive applications starting around $1999. www.apple.com

Dell has a line of laptops that feature the Core Duo technology starting with the Inspiron, ranging from around $699-$1100 and the XPS line which is designed for more graphic intensive applications, ranging from $1200-$3500. www.dell.com

Here are some helpful tips on buying a computer: Decide on what you need from a laptop The more things you want to do with your laptop, the more it may cost you. If you are looking for just word processing and Internet functions, the computer you end up with will be cheaper than a computer that is needed for graphic design, games, and/or music. Some computers are designed especially for those things.

Learn (at least some of ) the lingo It can be confusing if you aren’t sure what you need or how different features will help you. RAM, hard disk space, and gigabyte are the most important terms to understand.

• RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It takes care of your current work while the computer is on.

With more memory, your computer runs more efficiently and smoothly as well as running more applications at once. An average and suitable amount of memory is 512 megabytes.

• Hard disk space is your computer’s storage space.

The more you have, the more you can keep on your computer. An average amount is 80 gigabytes.

• A gigabyte describes how much information your computer can store. If you are a gamer or really like your music, 120 gigabytes might be better for you.

Decide what your budget is I decided I want to spend no more than $800. I finally spent $700 for a Dell laptop, getting one of their occasional deals, which did not include a printer or the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.). Collectively, they should cost me about $175. If you are a student, look for student discounts at larger retail outlets and from the manufacturers. Remember, it is not unusual for a laptop to cost $1,000 or more. Some gamer-specific laptops can sell for upwards of $6,000. Again, it depends on what you need and how much you are willing to spend to get it.

Check out the companies There are various companies to choose from. Dell is known for coupons that can easily be found online by doing a simple Internet search. Dell also has a section on their website for students. Other major company sites include ibm.com, gateway.com, hp.com and apple.com.

Finally, remember that companies generally like high school and college students. They understand that students are usually strapped for cash, and will offer some amazing deals.

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Health

By Teresa Wilson

Tickled Pink When Barbara Kersey was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in October 2002, her life forever changed.

As a mammography technologist for MD Imaging, Kersey has performed thousands of mammograms on other women, some battling cancer and others merely receiving routine care. When Kersey suddenly became the patient, her understanding of the illness came full circle.

As she battled her cancer through surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment, Kersey realized the redeeming factor in the path to healing was the love and support she received from her family, friends and coworkers. Kersey smiled and said, “I am lucky to have such a large family and everyone at MD Imaging was so supportive while I was ill.”

Since her recovery, Kersey has returned to work as a mammographer and extends her compassion to other women when the opportunity arises. “I’ve given my name and number to patients and told them to call if they would like to talk. I don’t force myself on them. I just understand what they are going through,” she said.

“Some women are distraught and may not have anyone to talk to.”

With October being the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many women are reminded to check with their physician to discuss any concerns and explore healthcare options for preventative care and treatment. “Many women fear the result so they avoid being tested,” Kersey said. Treatment options “Breast cancer is one of the are numerous and early detection is essential to cancers that have a 96 percent the survival rate of this form of cancer. Melody Christenson, director of marketing for MD cure rate if detected early. And Imaging states, “Breast cancer is one of the the primary method of finding it cancers that have a 96 percent cure rate if detected early. And the primary method of is through mammograms.” finding it is through mammograms.”

Since 1951, MD Imaging has led the effort in educating women about breast cancer and preventative procedures through state-of-the art digital imaging and traditional mammography screening. The choices for preventative and diagnostic care are abundant and when selecting a diagnostic provider the most important consideration is the patient experience. From the smiling faces at the reception desk to the compassionate radiology technicians, MD Imaging strives to ensure all patients are treated warmly. “We know people are apprehensive about coming to us. Our primary goal is to try and make it as easy as possible,” said Christenson.

MD Imaging has taken breast cancer awareness to another level with their involvement in the birth of The Nor-Cal Think Pink Campaign that began in Redding 10 years ago. It all started from a conversation in a boardroom about the need for a breast cancer awareness program in the North State. Christenson, Dr. Michael Figueroa, an oncologist for Cancer Care Consultants, and Carol Lake of the American Cancer Society were instrumental in launching the campaign locally.

With the focus on early detection and awareness, it was determined that a gift bag containing relative information about breast cancer would be beneficial in educating North State residents in a non-traditional way.

Christenson remembers, “It was very high on our agenda that whatever was in the bag needed to be very current and absolutely medically correct information for the public in a language they could understand.”

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Health distributing the pink bags that contain essential information intended to educate women on early detection of breast cancer. “That first year we passed out 500 bags and this year we’ll be distributing nearly 40,000,” said Christenson.

With 26 communities now participating in Nor-Cal Think Pink, the awareness campaign has clearly infiltrated the neighboring areas of Redding. Volunteers run each region completely and the bags distributed are tailored by each community to fit the needs of the local residents.

The idea of using a pink theme was determined to have the most impact in a city predominately clad in blue denim. “We wanted to do something that would make people stop and take notice,” smiled Christenson. The first year they stood on Court Street and flagged down cars to pull over and take a bag. Since then, the operation has grown significantly and a network of volunteers has built this program to become a North State tradition.

Women have many options when it comes to preventative healthcare and when choosing a diagnostic provider, MD Imaging is a sound choice. With regular checkups by your family physician and routine mammograms, women have the opportunity to maintain optimal health for many years. Not only do annual checkups play an important role in overall well-being, but a healthy diet and exercise may also keep illness at bay.

In addition to monthly self-breast exams, The American Cancer Society recommends that, “women in their 20s and 30s should have a clinical breast examination (CBE) as part of a periodic (regular) health exam by a health professional preferably every three years. After age 40, women should have a breast exam by a health professional every year.”

For more information, visit the American Cancer Society Web site at http://www.cancer.org

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, some of the early signs to watch for are:

• A lump that is single, firm, and most often painless.

• A portion of the skin on the breast or underarm that swells

• Veins on the skin surface that become more prominent on one breast. or has an unusual appearance.

• The nipple becomes inverted, develops a rash, changes in • A depression found in an area of the breast surface.

skin texture, or has a discharge other than breast milk.

Source: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/early_detection/index.html

• Perform a monthly BSE (Breast Self Exam). It is important to

Tips from Dr. Heidi Gorsuch of North Valley Breast Clinic

• Women starting from age 35 should have a yearly mammogram know your breasts and to know what is normal for you.

• Have a purposeful, well-done breast exam by a health professional.

• High-risk women should be aware that there are so many more riskThese should begin at age 16, or when you become sexually active.

reduction options available now for treating breast cancer than there were just a few years ago. Be proactive and seek advice from a breast care specialist if you notice anything unusual. You increase your odds

• Most importantly, women tend to put themselves on the back burner of controlling the disease by early detection.

while they are taking care of their families, homes, pets, etc. Make sure to put breast care on the top of your list.

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A civil engineer by trade, Greg Ramsey saw his childhood dream realized in designing and building Luke’s tree house—the ultimate adult getaway.

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Travel Story and Photography

by Teresa Wilson

estled in the Shasta-Trinity Forest, among the towering pines at the O’Brien Mountain Inn, is Luke’s Tree House. Not your ordinary childhood fort, this adult getaway is 700 square feet of relaxation and employs a fireplace, Jacuzzi tub and private deck.

Featuring rich hardwood floors, oak cabinetry, stone tile, and elegant furnishings, this tree house is the perfect retreat — rain or shine.

When laying on the king size sleigh bed, one can see the stars through one of two skylights, while moonlight dances off the vaulted ceiling. Fresh-cut flowers adorn each room, along with scented candles that soothe the spirit and awaken the senses. A plate of homemade chocolates awaits your arrival along with a complementary bottle of wine. Journals displayed near the fireplace carry letters of praise from previous guests that all have a common theme, “We will definitely be back.”

In the morning, a robust blend of coffee, herbal tea and homemade muffins are delivered to the suite in handcrafted wooden boxes. An hour later, a full gourmet breakfast is served by a gentle knock on the door. My meal consisted of delicately baked Italian eggs smothered in grilled onions and mushrooms, served over glazed maple ham and complemented by an assortment of fresh fruit.

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Far Left: Bountiful homemade breakfasts, with gourmet flair, keep bringing guests back for more.

Left: Intimate patios provide the perfect setting for enjoying breakfast outdoors.

The presentation of the morning feast was exquisite. A large vegetable and herb garden provides the produce and spices for the bountiful breakfasts prepared by innkeeper Greg Ramsey. While he does not consider himself a gourmet chef, Greg has all the makings of one as the delectable dishes he has prepared for guests were mentioned many times in the tree house journals. The wooden boxes with inlayed trays were created in a woodshop on the premises specifically for the inn by master wood-worker Jack Beebe of Beebe Wood Working.

When innkeepers, Greg and Teresa Ramsey determined they wanted to add a cottage to their bed and breakfast, Greg smiled and said, “I wanted more than a box.” Having grown up on the property, Greg was skilled at creating a number of tree forts during his childhood. He wanted to replicate that idea into a design for adults and eventually built Luke’s Tree House, which opened in May 2000.

“The tree house has been very successful,” said Greg, “We’ve gone through the county and are approved to build three more,” he added.

Situated on 47 forested acres, the grounds are beautiful and lavishly landscaped. Water features and fountains are abundant, whisking guests into a world of peace and serenity. Many varieties of flowers don the landscape filling the air with a sweet aroma. A winding pathway invites guests to amble along while enjoying the breathtaking views.

In the main house of the O’Brien Mountain Inn, a music theme plays melodically throughout the establishment. Each room embellishes that theme with its antique furnishings and décor. Guests can choose from one of four rooms all with private baths.

The Classical room portrays a stately elegance in the cream-colored interior and tulip-style iron bed. The claw-foot tub tempts one to take a long hot bubble bath after a day of playing on Shasta Lake.

In the Jazz room, the walls are painted in soft blue tones with photographs of jazz legends hanging prominently. The antique iron bed beckons one to rest and take in the soulful sounds of Billie Holiday or snuggle down for an afternoon nap.

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The Folk and World Beat rooms provide antique beds of solid wood while employing an eclectic mix of contemporary color and old world atmosphere. Each guest room in the main inn has French doors that lead to an outdoor patio with a bistro table and chairs. All rooms have CD players with a selection of music relative to the room.

In the parlor, guests may enjoy a game of pool, work on a puzzle, or play a number of board games that are available. In the main living area, couches and overstuffed chairs invite guests to make themselves at home. The main house features a large deck with magnificent views of the forest. A library with a wide selection of books is open to anyone who wishes to tuck away in a corner with a favorite novel.

The most recent addition to the inn is the Petite Suite, set just below the main inn with a private entrance and secluded deck. Rich creamy yellows and tawny browns meld in the peaceful feel of this room. All the suites offer custom king size beds, a fireplace, whirlpool Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Just up the stairs, the Upper Suite is situated above the main inn, decorated in rich earth tones. The Garden Suite is across the lawn of the main inn and provides a covered porch entry.

The hospitality was unsurpassed. This family-oriented couple made staying at the inn feel like home away from home. The Ramsey’s have poured a tremendous amount of thoughtfulness into the design of each guest room and suite.

Just fifteen minutes north of Redding, this hidden treasure has drawn guests from around the world. Many locals have found this retreat by word of mouth and the experience keeps bringing them back. Conveniently located off Interstate 5 and just minutes from Shasta Lake, there are plenty of outdoor activities just a short drive away. For more information, call Greg and Teresa Ramsey at 530-238-8026 or visit www.obrienmountaininn.com.

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Fashion

By Sara Gray

Fall Fashion...

Weather Permitting It’s fall once again. The leaves begin to change, school starts and the temperature begins to drop below 80 degrees – unless you live in the Redding area, that is. Here, the average high for September is 90 degrees, according to the Western Regional Climate Center. Not the fall temperature most people think of.

When I first moved to Redding from the much cooler Oregon Coast, I was amazed that I could lay out on the lawn after dark in shorts. I think I owned two pair of them. I came to school innocently expecting a real fall. Sure, I knew it would be hot, but it took me a couple of months to stop carrying a sweatshirt around with me all of the time. Even when I was in shorts or skirts, I felt like I should have to change into something warmer.

Redding’s hot and sometimes unpredictable fall can make choosing what to wear a dilemma. The temperature says hot and summery, but the calendar says autumn is here and things should be cooling down. Elizabeth Tabor, owner of Elizabeth’s, a boutique in Redding, said that the weather definitely affects what she stocks. Companies that want to send her merchandise often do not understand our weather. However, since Tabor was born and raised in Redding and understands the hot weather, she has no problem stocking her store with Redding-appropriate clothes.

Here are some ways she suggests to make the fall fashion work in the heat.

First, color. Tabor said that the key colors for fall are plums and purples.

Also, choose what is wearable now but will also go with the fall fashion as the temperature drops. Fortunately, the 2006 fall season has plenty of variety.

The July 2006 edition of Elle magazine lists three keys for fall fashion: lace, leather and black. While Northern Californian residents may have to wait to wear the last two, they can make use of the first. Elle lists Victorian style black lace as especially trendy.

And to the delight or chagrin of many, the 80s trend continues to be strong.

In Elle it is called “Flashback Fever.” This includes the off-the-shoulder trend, baggy shirts and sweaters and bold colors.

Wide belts have also been listed as a “must have.” “Wide belts are everywhere this fall,” said Kate Dimmock, fashion director for Shop Etc. in the Elle August 2006 issue.

Though I can’t dig out those stirrup pants that are somewhere in my closet, leggings are even bigger this season than they were last season. This look is a great way to shift between short summer skirts and warm winter clothes. If that skirt is too cold, simply put a pair of leggings underneath. Shop Etc. even dedicates a whole article to them in the August 2006 issue. However, the headline makes a disclaimer that may or may not work: “hush any of those 80s notions. This time around, fabrics work magic, cuts are flattering and they’re begging to be layered.”

Whether you prefer Victorian lace or leggings, the Fall 2006 season has something for everyone.

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Business

By Elizabeth Silverstein

Market Street Steakhouse is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. except Mondays.

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Downtown Redding is known for a few things: One way streets, the downtown mall and a huge potential that is just beginning to be realized. And now, downtown’s reputation is about to change once more for the better – at least when it comes to finding a good place to eat. Market Street Steakhouse, located near the Cascade Theater in the building that used to be the address for Nannette’s Restaurant, opened its doors in August. Downtown Redding may never be the same.

The origins of Market Street Steakhouse is a local-boy-makes-good story. But it’s three guys with Redding roots, not just one. Kenny Breedlove, Justin Byxbe and Wes Matthews are all graduates of Shasta High School. And all three believe in the future of Redding’s downtown.

“We’re just a bunch of local boys that know Redding,” Breedlove, 30, said. “This is really about the revitalization of the downtown.” The trio banded together to give the community a restaurant that is owned by people who understand – and love – the area.

This is not a cookie-cutter chain restaurant with out-of-state corporate owners.

“Things are always done best when the owner is present,” said Byxbe, also 30.

What these three men have created is an establishment where there is a personal feel and a chance to relax. Breedlove makes it his job to make the rounds to make sure the customers are satisfied.

After graduating from Shasta High, Breedlove and Byxbe went to Chico State University. Matthews, the youngest at 26, stayed in Redding, learning the restaurant business from his parents, Bryan and Nancy. Breedlove, who earned his degree in marketing, was a sales representative for a major liquor distributor. Byxbe, who majored in coaching and administration, worked his way through college as a bartender.

When the elder Matthews decided to sell Nannette’s, it became the “perfect storm” for the entrepreneurial trio. They didn’t just want to make a few cosmetic changes to the existing restaurant – they wanted something that they could call their own. And something that Redding could call its own.

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First, a dramatic transformation took place. Out came the yellow and orange color scheme. In went the classy, yet comfortable, burgundy and black décor. Out went the carpeting and in came the hardwood. The mood is one of sophistication.

Next came the culinary makeover. Some of Nannette’s favorites remain, including the artichoke chicken sandwich and the Thai chicken salad. And, sure, you can order steak, chicken, pork and vegetarian dishes. But, Matthews, who spent years in this same kitchen, has added some pizzazz to the menu.

When ordering a steak, customers can spice it up with

a selection of toppers such as Zinfandel butter sauce or caramelized garlic mushrooms. “Over the toppers” such as shrimp scampi or Dungeness crab are also on the menu.

If it’s smaller dishes you’re after, Market Street Steakhouse offers a full appetizer menu, including crab cakes, shrimp cocktail and onion rings. An early favorite is the cheeseburger sliders, mini-burgers that were featured in an eating contest during a recent Monday night NFL game.

Byxbe, the former Chico bartender, is the resident mixologist behind the bar.

The signature drink at Market Street is the mojito. The Cuban concoction’s ingredients include rum, muddled mint sprigs, sugar, lime and soda water. In addition, the bar carries about 50 wines.

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Family

By Andrea Senden

Lunch Trades More Than Just PB & J

The art of making a student’s lunch can become a mundane task. Even worse, it can become the food that students most hate to eat. Many parents lack creativity after packing hundreds of paper-bag lunches. Be encouraged; you can put originality back into a brown paper bag.

Sandwiches are still the staple of the brown-bag lunch. They are easy to make, inexpensive and are able to withstand the pressures of going to school with an energetic kindergartner while fitting into the busy life of a teenager. Elementary-age students desire something fun, and a cookie-cutter sandwich is a great way to turn a mundane peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich into something new and exciting. Star-shaped sandwiches one day and heart-shaped ones the next are sure to keep a child anxiously awaiting each sandwich, even if it is only peanut-butter-and-jelly. Even more creative and fun is Disney character sandwiches. A sandwich iron can be found for about $45, and it allows you to turn a plain piece of bread into a fun, tasty panini.

For children who get tired of sandwiches – regardless of their shape – there are alternatives that are sure to make them happy. Putting their favorite soup in a Thermos is a great way to steer away from the typical sack lunch. Not only will a Thermos full of soup make them feel distinct as they watch their friends eat the typical turkey sandwich, it is a great way to add that little extra touch of warmth on cold days. Also, replacing a sandwich with salami, cheese, and crackers adds a snack-like feeling to the meal.

Snacks are often the most important part of a child’s lunch because it is what they look forward to the most. Cutely decorated cookies or cookies shaped like the first letter of their name are sure to make children feel special. However, a healthier alternative to cookies may be a slice of homemade banana bread, which will help satisfy a child’s sweet tooth while still offering some form of nutrients.

Allowing children to help pack their own lunch is a good way for them to be involved and to ensure that they take a lunch that they will enjoy. Also, slipping in notes of encouragement is a sure way to add a smile to any child’s face.

Always a hit in elementary school is the parent who brings their child a lunch during lunchtime. This typically involves a fast-food meal, but healthier alternatives are available.

This is a great opportunity to make a child feel special while offering a freshly cooked meal rather than the typical cold lunch.

High school students are more difficult to convince to take a lunch to school when they live in a world where pizza is in and sandwiches are out. Most often, high school students will not want to be seen with a sack lunch, so it is a good idea to pack them something small – like an energy bar or granola bar – that they can throw in their purse or pocket.

Whether sending a lunch with a small child or a teen, creativity is often required. Try to stay away from mundane sandwiches and spice it up with your own creative flare.

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By Marty Sternberg

Cannonball Custom Cycles The growing popularity of custom motorcycle shows such as “American Chopper” and “Biker Build-Off” has fueled a renewed interest in choppers. Once a bad-boy machine limited to those who lived on the fringes of society, today that image – like the bikes themselves – is evolving. Today’s custom bike owners are more likely to be doctors and lawyers as stereotypical bikers.

Growing along with the popularity of the bikes is the industry itself. More and more bikers are looking for shops where one-of-a-kind machines are crafted.

Cannonball Custom Cycles, located in Redding, is one such shop. Brothers Ryan and Jason Schuppert started making custom bikes for a living in 2002.

“Finding a way to make a living doing what I love is my goal,” said Ryan.

The brothers first started customizing bikes and go-carts for their friends while attending Enterprise High School.

Both brothers used that experience as the basis for their senior projects. While Ryan used this time to learn the intricacies of welding, Jason built a bike as his final assignment.

“Right now, we aren’t doing enough business to keep us both busy,” Ryan said. “But things are starting to pick up.” Jason is currently working fulltime elsewhere, but lends a hand whenever he is needed.

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A full custom job can take several months, Ryan said, depending on what the owner is looking for. “We are able to fabricate the needed parts here in the shop,” Ryan said.

“Creating exactly what the customer wants.”

Motorcycle customizing started in the United States after World War II. Soldiers returning home wanted more than an assembly-line machine. They wanted something to reflect their own personal style.

The same passion for uniqueness is alive today.

“Some customers will choose a style of bike and then let me run with it,” said Ryan.

“Others want to look through magazines and at pictures of other bikes to get an idea of what they want.”

One-of-a-kind designs today can include fabricating fenders that fit over super-wide tires. These expanding tires call for modified rear ends and that is where CCC comes in.

They are able to build custom parts like fenders and gas tanks in their shop.

Standard gas tank shapes can give way to become diamonds. Handlebars reach up and stretch out to fit the riders grip. And custom paint ties the whole bike together.

Not all customizing has to entail major changes. For some bike owners, custom paint and adding chrome are all they need. Most major bike producers today offer a variety of parts that are designed to make stock bikes look different. Chrome parts for motorcycles can be enough to give a bike a new look and CCC is more than happy to install these parts for their riders.

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Family

By Teresa Wilson

H A R V E S T I N G FA M I LY F U N AT

nashranch Pumpkins, gourds and a petting zoo bring families from around the North State to Nash Ranch, host of the legendary five-acre corn maze.

Situated on over 200 treed acres, the farm offers a 25-acre pumpkin patch loaded with a variety of hardy pumpkins ready for carving. Family-owned and operated, Nash Ranch is one of the longest-running working farms in Redding.

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Bright, colorful illustrations and a feel-good story of friendship, Kid Klown and the Butterfly share the lesson that being different doesn’t mean you can’t be friends. Your children will delight in the wonderful adventures of Kid Klown. Two stories in one book!

Kid Klown and the Butterfly Adventures, a new children’s book created by Debi Chimenti and illustrated by Beej Femmel, both of Redding, is now available by calling (530) 227-8184 or online at www.kidklown.com.

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Debi Chimenti has lived in Redding for more than 10 years.

Married, with four sons, she is thrilled to finally see Kid Klown come to life!

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Beej Femmel lives in Redding with her husband, two children and numerous cats and dogs. She works part-time introducing children to art.

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A highlight at the farm is the corn maze, which is designed and cut by owner Bob Nash with the help of his son Louis, 17. Not only can one attempt to navigate the maze in the daylight, but moonlit escapes are available Friday and Saturday evenings.

Local non-profit organizations benefit from the generosity of the Nash family who give back to the community in a big way. All the weekend carnival rides, food concessions, and activities are run by local non-profit organizations. “We give almost all of it back to the community,” said Mary Nash, “Local schools collect the $1 parking donation directly. We don’t even know how much they make,” she added. All the proceeds from the food concessions and a portion of the corn maze earnings are donated to non-profits in the community benefiting local schools and organizations such as the Boy Scouts. The Shasta County 4-H club operates the petting zoo and donations are pooled for 4-H scholarships.

Bring mom, dad and the kids and feast your eyes on nature’s harvest. With fun for the entire family, a trip to the farm offers a range of activities and plenty of pumpkins. In addition to fields of pumpkins, Nash Ranch offers private parties and dinners by reservation.

Open the first week in October daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on the weekends from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Nash Ranch is located at 10925 Old Oregon Trail in Redding just off Hwy 299 E south of Shasta College.

For more information call Bob or Mary Nash at 530-241-0763.

“We give almost all of it (profit) back to the community,” said Mary Nash.

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Enjoy October in the North State Redding Convention Center October 10 Andy Stein’s Blue Four Turtle Bay Through November 12 Stormy Weather The Climate Change Adventure Through November 27 Planks A Lot: Architects at Play Events Redding October 13-15 Big Bike Weekend October 19 10th annual Think Pink Awareness Day Anderson October 21 Salmon Festival

Quincy October 14 Mountain Harvest Blues and Brews Festival Manton October 7 Apple Festival Burney October 8 Heritage Day

Win-River Casino October 6 River Rage October 21 Bo Bice October 29 Little Richard

Cascade Theater Red Bluff October 1 Antique Street Fair October 19-21 24th Annual Western Open Fiddle Championships Mt. Shasta October 13-15 International Film Festival Dunsmuir October 7-8 Antique Show and Sale

October 12 John Schofield with Mavis Staples Concert October 17 Tango Fire Dance October 21 Marvin Seals Concert

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Enjoy October in the North State Cascade Theater November 14 Mark O’Connor’s Fiddle Celebration November 19 North State Symphony An American Journey November 24, 25, 30 A Cascade Christmas

Events Redding November 24 Turkey Trot Corning November 18 Hometown Christmas Weaverville November 24 Mountain Magic Christmas Yreka November 25 Yreka History Parade Weed November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony Lewiston November 25 Old Lewiston Bridge Lighting

November 29 Big, Bad Voodoo Daddy Christmas

Turtle Bay Through November 12 Stormy Weather The Climate Change Adventure

Redding Convention Center November 5 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

Through November 27 Planks A Lot: Architects at Play November 6 - January 11 Women Only! In Their Studios

November 15 Time for Three Concert Win-River Casino November 16 Man of LaMancha Broadway at Redding Convention Center

November 5 Diamond Rio November 19 Smothers Brothers

Gallery Showing Look for Eric W. Marshall’s photos at Dill’s Deli in Redding, The Gallery in Mt. Shasta and The Siskiyou Gallery in Yreka. Also available for sale at Graphic Emporium in Redding.

Christmas Candy Shasta Photo by Eric W. Marshall

Chico November 19 Christmas Preview October 2006 Enjoy 44

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Community Focus

The HOPE Van outreach is for Shasta County homeless individuals and families.

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Health Outreach for People Everywhere –The Hope Van

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Hours of operation • Service limited to people experiencing temporary homelessness • First come, first served • Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dental outreach to public schools as scheduled • Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Medical and Dental Empire Recovery Center 1237 California Street • Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Medical Living Hope 1043 State Street • Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Medical Martin Luther King Park West Street For more information: Message phone (530) 246-5796 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

After hours (530) 246-5710

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Dr. Ann Murphy has a passion for helping the helpless.

She had a strong desire to end world poverty, but knew that was too big of a task to perform in her lifetime.

Knowing that change occurs from the tiniest interactions, Murphy decided to start smaller with the goal of ending poverty in Shasta County. She compares it to a tiny pebble thrown into a pond. It doesn’t look like it will make much of a difference, but because of the ripple effect, the whole pond changes.

In 2003, a team of three – Murphy, Rob Young, a licensed vocational nurse, and Betty Franco of Shasta County Public Health, set out on foot traveling to railroad tracks, rivers, bridges, and motels seeking out those in need and not only providing medical support, but also emotional support. They were providing hope. Ann saw that just being there for these individuals who had lost hope, even if it was the smallest intervention, made a difference. She knew she had found something she loved and wanted to go bigger. The idea of a mobile clinic that provides both dental and medical services to homeless individuals and families in the Redding area was born.

In 2003, Far Northern Regional Center and Catholic HealthCare West provided the funds to purchase the HOPE van. The following year, federal grant funds were awarded for the outreach and the mobile medical unit was upgraded to meet all of the California Health licensing codes and requirements. The van has been in operation since 2005.

The HOPE (Health Outreach for People Everywhere) van outreach is for Shasta County homeless individuals and families. HOPE is a member of the local Continuum of Care Council, an organization established to help the homeless find jobs, housing, medical and dental care, food, clothing, temporary shelter and rehabilitation.

According to Linda Alexander, Project HOPE Administrative Director, “The goal of the HOPE team is to provide medical, mental, and dental health care to the homeless individual. Once they are stabilized in their health care needs, we work with them to establish a medical home (permanent health care provider) and refer them to other agencies to help in other areas.”

The HOPE van is in the community Monday through Friday. The van provides medical aide four days a week, dental 2 1/2 days, and a psychiatric nurse who helps facilitate treatment with the clinician on the van and works directly with the doctors in the Neuropsychiatry Department at Shasta Community Health Center.

The dental team also goes into the public schools and provides free dental screenings for all students. After they have screened the students, they return for treatment of homeless children and children who qualify under grant specifications.

There are dozens of workers and volunteers that contribute to the success of the van. Dr. Murphy said she has had amazing support from the community.

Four years after this project started, Dr. Murphy believes more than ever that the biggest changes occur from the tiniest interactions. She sees how just being there makes a difference and she still wakes up every morning asking herself what she can do to give someone else hope.

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