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JANUARY Artist 24 | ART ALWAYS

ON THE COVER

Melissa Gulden Photo by Kara Stewart

INTEREST

18 | MAGIC OF MOVIES

The Studio Experience’s Mickey Theobald

The State Theatre’s Film Screening Project

53 | CREATIVE, EXPRESSIVE PALUL

49 | Rustoration

Renaissance Artist Paul Rideout

Museum of Historical Rust

BEAUTY

LIVING ROOM

41 | MAXIMIZE, REVITALIZE, GLAMORIZE

65 | ARTISTIC DWELLING

Putting Your Best Feature Forward

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BUSINESS

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37 | Allison & victor

Moore’s Flour Mill in Redding

The Tranquil Vibes of Allison and Victor

COMMUNITY

NATURE HIKE

34 | SPEAK UP

35 | Hangin’ around

Hone Your Public Speaking Skills with Toastmasters

Birding at the Shasta College Campus

DINING

PROFILE

55 | AWESOME ENTREES

16 | PICTURE PERFECT

Michael’s Restaurant in Mt. Shasta

EDITORS’ PICKs 27 | TEHAMA COUNTY Live, Play And Work in Tehama County

FITNESS 26 | COMMIT TO BE FIT Tips For Losing Weight and Getting in Shape

13-Year-Old Dani Plake Makes a Difference

47 | leapin’ lizards Herpetologist Corey Wallace

RECREATION 43 | A SHOE-IN Explore the North State with Snowshoes

IN EVERY ISSUE

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31 | BABY LOVE

60 | DINING GUIDE

Mercy Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

INSPIRATION 14 | TRIUMPH IN 2010 Make the New Year Bright

51 | On the run Marathon Runner Tonya Geers

FITNESS FUN - Top 10 Ways to Stay Fit Great Places to Dine in the North State

63 | WHAT’S COOKIN’ JANUARY RECIPES: Toasty and Tantalizing Slow-Cooker Meals

71 | Calendar of Events What’s Happening in the North State

77 | Giving Back 20/30 CLUB: Redding Club Invests in the Community January 2010 Enjoy 6

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Flipping open a brand-new calendar can be exhilarating; each empty square represents another day with limitless potential. We’d like to give you a head start on filling up some of that time. We’re delighted to introduce “Editors’ Picks,” a new monthly feature that will introduce you to some of the jewels that we’ve discovered right here in our own backyards. This month, we’ll show you some of the places that make Tehama County unique.

Who says you can’t get outdoors in the wintertime? Now is the ideal time for bird watching - and you can get involved by participating in the Wintu Audubon Society’s 34th Annual Redding Christmas Bird Count on Jan. 2. Or climb a little higher and explore the stillness of the backcountry on a pair of snowshoes. “Being in the mountains in the snow is very surreal, very tranquil,” says snowshoer David Dodd.

Yvonne Mazzotta publisher Michelle Adams publisher Ronda Ball managing editor Matt Briner art director Amy Holtzen graphic designer Kerri Regan copy editor James Mazzotta advertising sales representative/ photography/new business developer Britanie Stratton agency account manager Michael O’Brien advertising sales representative Casey Beck advertising sales representative Debe Hopkins advertising sales representative Paul Heath advertising sales representative

If you’re looking to create an even better you in 2010, check out our fitness tips that are even realistic for those of us with jobs, kids and other weighty responsibilities. Our beauty page will show you how to highlight your most alluring features. And if you’re just looking for a positive way to start the new year, we’ve got tips to help you reach your personal goals.

We always like to share a little bit of inspiration with you. We’re impressed by the Active 20-30 Club of Redding, which has helped build playgrounds, raise money for nonprofit organizations and much more, while giving young adults a meaningful way to connect with their peers. We’re also in awe of the staff at Mercy Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, who tend to the critical medical needs of the North State’s most fragile brand-new residents. And in the category of personal fulfillment, it doesn’t get much more exhilarating than finishing the world’s largest marathon with four of your friends - meet the North State residents who did just that.

Happy New Year!

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Kerri Regan: Kerri grew up in the North State and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Francisco State University. A freelance writer and editor, Kerri enjoys exploring the North State with her husband and three young children.

Gary VanDeWalker: Gary grew up in Mt. Shasta, 12 years ago returning from the San Diego area with his wife Monica. Together they raise their three boys and manage the Narnia Study Center.

A Ph.D. in philosophy, Gary is also an adjunct professor for Simpson University.

Sandie Tillery: A country girl recently transplanted into city life, Sandie Tillery writes about the North State from 35 years of personal experience exploring it from corner to corner with husband John, their three grown children and four grandsons.

She loves interviewing the amazing people who live here and telling their stories.

Michael O’Brien: A 15-year resident of Shasta County, Michael is a Humboldt State University graduate and sales and marketing professional.

Frequent travel has allowed him to realize there is no place like the North State, where he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, and the great people of our beautiful area.

Melissa Gulden: Melissa earned her B.A. in journalism and M.A. in English from CSU, Chico.

She spent time in Las Vegas, working as a college English instructor and magazine editor. She is also a certified MAC makeup artist and worked in the fashion industry. Melissa now teaches at University Preparatory School in Redding.

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

Currently working part time at the City of Redding’s Visitor Bureau, she enjoys promoting attractions, points of interest and cultural aspects of our community.

Beth K. Maxey: A grateful recipient of second chances and new beginnings, Beth appreciates working under kitty supervision from her Red Bluff home office. She’s worked in marketing and communications for non-profit, public sector and corporate entities. A native Midwesterner, she and husband Tony enjoy exploring the North State.

Jon Lewis: Jon spent 23 years in journalism and worked at newspapers in Woodland, Davis, Vacaville and Redding. He now works in marketing and development for public television station KIXE and continues to write on a freelance basis.

Azriel James Relph: Azriel grew up in Redding, but has spent the last decade living on the East Coast and travelling the world. He lives in Brooklyn, NY and is a regular contributor to the Hunts Point Express, a South Bronx newspaper representing the poorest Congressional District in the United States.

Todd McBain: Todd is a freelance writer and a Redding native. He currently works in recreation, but in his previous life he was the sports editor for the Red Bluff Daily News and a sports reporter/photographer for KRCR News Channel 7. He attended Chico State, where he majored in journalism and minored in sociology.

Joshua Corbelli: With a B.A. in English Literature from UC Santa Barbara, Josh returned to Redding to pursue his true passion, writing. He’s studied abroad, served as a firefighter, retail manager, pizza guy, ticket-office assistant, caterer and too much more to name. He likes to learn, but don’t tell anybody.

Sue Edmondson: Sue is a reporter and columnist for the Mountain Echo newspaper in Fall River Mills, freelancing when no one is looking. Her one regret after moving from Reno to beautiful eastern Shasta County four years ago is that she, her husband, dog and cat didn’t do it sooner.

Gwen Lawler-Tough: Gwen has loved to write ever since she was a girl growing up in the Midwest.

She has a B.A. in English Literature, and has worked in television journalism. A Shasta County resident for seven years, she is married and the proud mom of two sons.

Jim Dyar: Jim is a contributing writer for Food For Thought: A News Cafe (www.anewscafe.com) and a former arts and entertainment editor at the Record Searchlight. He’s also a musician and a fan of vehicles with two wheels.

Lynn Radtke : Lynn grew up in Redding and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from CSU, Chico. She is a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and enjoys teaching people about fitness. Lynn loves hiking, running and being outdoors. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.

Kallie Markle: A native and mostly lifelong Redding resident, Kallie earned B.A.s in Literature and Theology from Point Loma Nazarene University, which led to a marketing career with a splash of freelance writing for effect. She and Mr. Perfect bought the strangest house they could find in Redding and enjoy life alongside their diabolical cat and unassuming dog.

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Staring down the barrel of a new year? It can be overwhelming, especially with the glow of the holidays fading behind you, but a few tentative steps in a positive direction will set the tone for what could be “The Year of (your name here).”

Make a date with a dog.

Beating the mid-winter blues is easy when six feet of nylon leash is connecting you to Pure Happiness In Canine Form. It’s all about perspective: when your companion’s is, “Love! Walk! Outside! Ohlook-a-bird!” you’ll find yourself adopting the same outlook. If you don’t have a four-legged friend of your own, borrow one. It’s not like Spike or Fluffy will object to an extra adventure in the park.

Magenta isn’t really your color, anyway.

In all the gifting and house guests, you probably scored a few new outfits and some left-behind mittens and scarves. Counter wardrobeoverload by pulling out what never saw the light of day in ’09 and donating it to a friend or charitable organization. Giving away at least one old polyester blend for every new cashmere gem will open up crucial closet real estate and keep you looking and feeling fresh and stylish.

Humanize your ‘To Do’ list.

You promised your friend you’d read her manuscript, your coworker has been asking for your help on his golf swing and Grandma deserves a visit. Why not do it all? Counter the chaos of the last few months by organizing yourself into the model of positive productivity. This time, you’ll have something more substantial to show for your activity than just a pile of wrinkled ribbon or a few tangled extension cords.

Become a resident expert.

Go to the library and check out the biggest book you can find on water buffalo, 15th Century France, electric cars or whatever subject you’ve always wanted to know about but never had the moxie to tackle. Dazzle your friends with your newfound knowledge! Impress your boss with your research skills and dedication! Become the life of the party! Just be sure to phrase your answers in the form of a question.

Untie your tongue.

Istanbul in 2011? Sure! Now is a great time to learn a second or third language. You can set 12 monthly goals that will have you fooling native speakers by next December. The library has a variety of resources, and bookstores carry language dictionaries and phrase books. Community college courses are inexpensive and offer personal attention from a professor. Everyone will be impressed by your initiative and savvy and you’ll soon be ready to take that international vacation you’ve always coveted.

Shift your focus.

Start 2010 with some good karma - you never know when you’ll need it. Volunteer with an organization that needs someone with your experience and abilities; it will sharpen your skills and keep you focused on helping others beyond the general charitable mood of the holidays. You can also use the opportunity to meet new people and further develop your proficiencies. In addition to making the community better for everyone, your new undertaking will help keep minor troubles in perspective when the new year starts to pile up. • January 2010 Enjoy 14

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With a click of the camera, Dani Plake changes lives. It’s an unusual thing to say about a 13-year-old, who in many ways is a typical teenager—she’s worn out the keypad on her cell phone from texting, occasionally puts off doing homework and goes with friends to the mall. The “Twilight” books are favorites (she finished the series in a week) and she really would rather not talk about herself.

But there are things that set Dani apart–an artist’s eye, unstoppable determination, a heart the size of Texas and a Nikon D50 DSLR. The story starts a little over three years ago, when a casual interest in photography turned serious. Dani was spending two weeks at Haven Humane Society’s Camp Love A Pet. “I was there to take photos of Dani,” says mom, Lynette. “She borrowed my camera to photograph the animals.” She laughs. “I haven’t seen it since.”

One of the events at the camp was a demonstration by the Strike Force Flyball team. Intrigued by the action—flyball is a fast-paced dog relay race—she snapped away. Afterward she shared the photos with team member Barbara Darrow.

“They were really good,” says Darrow. “She instantly became our team photographer.” In fact, the action shots are so good that one earned her Best of Show at the 2009 Shasta District Fair in the 4-H Photography category. “She’s not just a great photographer, she’s a really great kid.”

The success of her flyball photos motivated Dani to do more.

While action intrigued her and still does, she quickly expanded to other subjects—nature, buildings and especially people.

As she chronicled the people in her life, she started thinking about the value of photos. “Photos document a family’s growth,” she says. “That’s why I think it’s important to have family portraits.” It bothered her that the low-income families of children who attend the Shasta Meadows preschool where her mom works couldn’t afford them. “Even the Wal-Mart specials would be too expensive,” she says.

“I don’t think it’s fair. Everyone should have at least one nice family photo.”

So about a year ago, she decided to offer family portraits for free to low-income families at the preschool. “It was completely her idea,” says Lynette. To put the plan into action, she spent a couple of days photographing the children. “People loved the photos,” says Lynette.

Business was slow at first, but it didn’t take long for the word to get out. Soon Dani was not only doing family portraits but also weddings, high school senior photos, even photos of newborns, all at no charge. “Now I carry a camera most of the time,” she says.

The reason for her popularity isn’t the price—it’s the high quality of the finished product. “She’s really good at capturing people’s expressions,” says dad, Mark Plake.

And at picking the right setting—one of her favorite places to photograph families is outdoors. “I kind of fake them out, so they’ll be themselves as a family,” she says. She encourages them to play and have fun until they forget she’s there. “I watch how they interact.”

Then she clicks away. The result—candid shots that reveal feelings as much as age and size. Pointing to the photo of a dad swinging his daughter, she says, “You can feel the love flowing through his hands to her. Look at the happiness in his eyes.”

She’s offered to take portraits of families staying at the Good News Rescue Mission. Plus she’s got a list of 25 families from the preschool who are looking forward to their first family portraits. “If Dani has her way, every family will have a portrait,” says Mark.

Squeezing it all in won’t be easy. In 4-H, she’s president, mentors younger kids in photography and chairs the club’s Salvation Army bell-ringing project. That’s in addition to being in honors classes at school and serving as vice president of the Student Council. “I just have to prioritize,” she says.

Despite a hectic schedule, she still makes time for that perfect shot.

“Sometimes when I look at something, I think, ‘Gosh, that would make a neat picture,’ and I’ll stop and take it.” •

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THE STATE THEATRE’S FILM SCREENING PROJECT The newly restored doors on Red Bluff ’s historic State Theatre will swing open this year to help raise funds for five Tehama County nonprofit groups, thanks to a generous donation from Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson.

Although the popular actor grew up primarily in Oakland with his father and two siblings, he visited Red Bluff frequently to see his mother and younger brother Jim, who graduated from Mercy High School.

Last year, Venita Philbrick, president of the State Theatre For The Arts (STFTA), invited Hanks and Wilson to appear at a theatre fundraiser and to allow the board to present him with an antique typewriter during the event (Hanks is a collector of the old machines).

While Hanks was not able to attend, he offered instead a donation, and also wrote a personal note to Erin Brainerd, a Friend of the STFTA who had originally obtained the typewriter and later sent it to him.

Philbrick and the Board of Directors intended to upgrade the movie projector and screen to improve the “magic of the movies” with the donation. As tenants of the building for the last 11 years, the group has restored and renovated many areas, including lighting and sound systems, in addition to offering a diverse menu of cultural and educational programming to the community. Although grants and donations have funded some of the renovations, the theatre’s dedicated volunteers have offered professional skills and willing hands to do much of the work.

But financial realities have finally caught up with the organization, as they have with nonprofits all over the country. “It has become increasingly clear that our parallel efforts of operation and restoration are no longer economically feasible,” Philbrick wrote in the theatre’s December newsletter.

“With regret, the Board has decided to shut down the programming operation of the State Theatre by June 30, 2010.”

A new Steering Committee is soliciting

members to explore next steps, says Philbrick, “to develop a process for the future by creating a restoration and capital campaign strategy. It too will need dedicated volunteers, vision and funding.” It remains to be seen how the current nonprofit organization will fit into the new plan.

So Philbrick and the board decided instead to share Hanks’ donation more directly with the community by opening those renovated doors to a film screening project, “The Magic of Movies.”

“We wanted to give back an opportunity that Tom Hanks has given to us,” she says, “by welcoming nonprofit groups to showcase their purpose to the community in a unique evening of entertainment.”

Five nonprofit organizations have been selected to show a movie of their choice, with preference given to Hanks’ movies and subject to board approval, and to provide information, sell merchandise and keep the box office proceeds (except for $1 per ticket retained by the STFTA). Because of Hanks’ donation, the STFTA is able to underwrite the cost for the films, theatre rental costs, and any licensing fees.

“We have a widely varied and interesting lineup of events to entertain, inform and delight you for the first half of 2010 as this site on Oak Street has done in Tehama County for more than 100 years,” says Philbrick. “We look forward to a continuing State Theatre and a new direction in 2010.”

For more information about the series or the new Steering Committee, contact Philbrick at (530) 529-2797. •

The lineup includes: Jan. 15 – Tehama County Mentoring Program “Big.” The evening is the signature event to celebrate National Mentoring Month; proceeds will help fund cultural, arts and sports outings for mentors and mentees. More info: www.tehamamentoring.org Feb. 15 – Girls Inc. of the Northern Sacramento Valley – “A League of Their Own.” The group will sell T-shirts and provide information; proceeds will benefit general operation support for the group which strives to empower girls to reach their full potential, understand, value and assert their rights. More info: www.girlsincnsv.org March 12 - PAWS (Partners for Animal Welfare and Safety) – “Turner and Hooch.” The group is dedicated to the prevention of litters, not the destruction of unwanted animals; proceeds benefit the group’s spay and neuter program.

More info: www.tehamapaws.petfinder.com April 10 – Shasta College Humanities Through Film Event – “The Cowboys,” a John Wayne classic. This class has participated in Red Bluff Round-Up festivities for several years.

Students have studied the film and will decorate the theatre lobby; proceeds will help ensure continuation of the arts in education event.

May 7 – Kelly-Griggs House Museum – “The Money Pit.” The organization will offer silent auction baskets and other items for sale, as well as a Museum History photo show; proceeds benefit upkeep and restoration of the two-story 1880s Victorian museum.

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We’ve come a long way from the days when every family baked its daily bread. Every town had a flour mill, located on a stream or river to power its millstones. Then in the late 1800s, giant industrial mills took over, producing flour by the ton with electrically powered steel rollers.

Moore’s Flour Mill in Redding is one of a few mills nationwide that still make flour the old-fashioned way, by grinding wheat kernels between two heavy stones. Bob Moore, who owns the business, and his brother Ken found their first set of grindstones back in 1974 with the help of an 80-year-old lifelong miller in Indiana named Dewey Sheets. Sheets located an 1850-era water-powered mill in Fayetteville, North Carolina, that was falling into disrepair. The grindstones from that mill weighed over a ton each and cost about $1,500 to ship to California.

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were not optimistic about the future of their floury business. “I remember a banker telling me that this was just a fad,” says Moore.

But they continued to grow, and moved to their current location at 1605 Shasta Street in early 1977.

It may have 19th-century parts, but Moore’s Flour Mill is alive and thriving today. It has 15 employees and operates two shifts at the plant. Moore’s owns two big trucks that “we load and send out two to three days a week,” says Bob Moore. “We ship that much again on other trucks.” One recent day, they were loading 50,000 pounds of custom-milled flour for a Bay Area client, and another truck with 20,000 pounds of polenta, from milled corn. Unlike giant mills, Moore’s can customize its grinding process to match the needs of the customer. The biggest of its 10 silos can hold up to 120,000 pounds of grain.

Moore’s uses Montana red wheat for its high protein and gluten content, components essential for making great bread. Their wholewheat flour has a 15% protein content, while their white flour is 11¾% protein. Compared to flour produced by the big mills, the stone grinding process allows most of the healthy nutrients of the wheat kernels to remain in the flour.

Valerie Workman, owner and manager of Redding’s Homecraft Breads, says they use Moore’s exclusively for all of their products, because it’s local and “their wheat flour is 100% organic and high in fiber.” Homecraft makes whole wheat bread and French bread, as well as four- and 10-grain breads, using Moore’s products. Their high-quality breads are sandwich staples at Redding restaurants like Carnegie’s, Tapas and Yaks, as well as the lunch spot right in their building on Park Marina.

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It’s not all about flour at Moore’s. Their store is small, but offers a treasure trove of healthy food, spices and crunchy granolas. They sell one- and three-pound bags of cranberry pecan and honey-almond granola, as well as their own roasted maple pecan granola ($7.49 for three pounds). There are three kinds of honey, molasses and hard-tofind sugars like date and dextrose. They have cereals to suit almost everyone: 4-grain, 10 grain, rolled and quick-cooking oats. People who are gluten intolerant looking for wheat- flour alternatives will find potato starch, amaranth and soy flours along with xanthan gum, which helps gluten-free products to rise. They also sell grains like quinoa, whole wheat pasta and orzo, a tiny pasta that cooks like rice.

Moore’s is once again running out of space and is planning for a new park-like mill on 75 acres they own southeast of the Bonnyview exit off Interstate 5. Bob Moore says they want to build an oldfashioned water-powered mill on the site and farm the land.

The Moores’ great, great grandfather, Jacob Yost, sold yeast cakes out of his horse-drawn cart in the 1800s. Today, four generations later, Moore’s still sells a little bit of yeast and a whole lot of healthy, stone-ground flour. It turns out that the old ways are still the best for making a great loaf of bread. • Moore’s Flour Mill 1605 Shasta St., Redding (530) 241-9245

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She can’t remember a time without art. It must have begun with a stick in the dirt, Mickey Theobald reflects, before growing into pencil and paper, crayons and eventually her first set of oils in seventh grade. Mrs. Crawford, a sixth-grade teacher in Bakersfield, recognized her talent and is credited with encouraging her as an artist. That led to a bachelor’s degree in Art Education and extensive training, travel and teaching experience through the years.

Theobald says of her art, “This is what keeps me young.”

Theobald took up plein air painting eight years ago and now finds it is what calls to her every day if the weather and her busy schedule allow. “I love painting outdoors and chasing the light.” She says she spends a maximum of two hours applying pastels to the watercolor underpainting on her canvases while painting “en plein air.” She takes an abundance of photographs on sight as well; when she returns to her studio, the painting can be completed as she references the scene through images captured with her camera.

She has studied with Richard McKinley and Albert Handell, both internationally acclaimed artists. From master painter Richard McKinley she learned the fine art of portrait painting in oils.

Handell, the foremost pastelist in the world, according to Theobald, continues to be her mentor since she has worked up through his workshop program. She travels and paints with him at least twice a year in locales as diverse as Taos, New Mexico and Paris, France.

Her career as an artist has been interwoven with raising a family and sharing a real estate and property management business with her husband of 54 years, George Theobald. They have traveled extensively throughout the United States, including six adventures that carried their motor home on a river barge from Guntersville, Alabama, on the Tennessee River to the Ohio River and finally down

the Mississippi River to New Orleans. Theobald says it has given her a lifetime of images to paint. George, she says, is her best friend and traveling companion, accompanying her on many painting excursions.

Among her many artistic specialties, Theobald is a wellknown decorative painter.

Decorative painting is done “on anything usable,” says Theobald. It is not tole painting, though they share some of the same techniques. She has published two instruction books and contributed to a third on the subject. Since 1988, she has taught decorative painting in her home to private students and for the past 17 years has been a featured instructor at the Las Vegas Creative Painting Convention.

Theobald is a signature member of the Sierra Pastel Society, a juried member of the Oil Painters of America and a member of the Society of West Coast Painters, North Tahoe Arts and Shasta County Arts Council. She regularly shows her work in Lake Tahoe and Sacramento. Admirers and collectors are always waiting for her next piece to be completed.

Theobald shares The Studio Experience, a storefront gallery and gift shop, with her daughter Michelle Young and friend Shirley Barone-Craddock, two other prolific artists. She opened the business in 1998 to provide a place where she could display and sell her art locally and also offer wall space for other artists to exhibit. Every May, The Studio Experience hosts an invitational 30/30 show featuring the work of 20 artists who complete 30 paintings in 30 days on six-bysix-inch surfaces. The business has been a consistent venue in the 2nd Saturday Art Hop since its inception, which she says has helped put them on the map and broadened their exposure.

Art is always on Theobald’s mind. She looks forward to joining Albert Handell and others in his mentorship program in August on the North Coast of California, a favorite place of hers to paint. She dreams of one day traveling to Costa Rica in the spring and would like to go to northern Florida along the Gulf Coast to paint. Her camera continues to click as she gathers more images. The poppies emerging on her canvas as the morning sunlight pours through the west-facing window of her studio attest to her artist’s point of view, her center of interest, her focal point.

Mickey Theobald’s art can be viewed at thestudioexperience.com.

The Studio Experience is located at 3404 Bechelli Lane Suite B in Redding. She can be contacted at mictheo@aol.com. • January 2010 Enjoy 24

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So you joined a gym and have embarked on the quest for a healthier you. This is the year that you are going to stick to your New Year’s resolution and finally fit into those jeans you’ve been storing in your closet for the last few years. And you are not alone.

Year after year, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. As a personal trainer, the most common question I get is, “How do I get this weight off ?” The obvious answer would be eat less and exercise more. In a perfect world, it would be that easy.

Unfortunately, we live in the real world. We have jobs and children and responsibilities that often require us to put our health on the back burner. However, if your goal this year is to lose weight, here are some tips to help you get started.

Set realistic goals: A lot of people go wrong by setting unrealistic goals that aren’t specific. Though losing weight and being healthier are good goals, they are ambiguous. Instead, think of things that can be measured.

When I meet with clients who have not been on a regular program, my recommendation for a kick-off goal is to make it to the gym three days a week for a month. That is a specific, attainable and measureable goal. After you achieve this goal, you can set a new one.

Find a workout buddy: Things are always better when you have a partner, and exercise is no exception. Having a workout buddy is a great way to stay motivated and keep yourself accountable. After a stressful week, thinking about going to the gym on a Friday evening can be agonizing. However, if you know that your friend will be there waiting for you, you will be less likely to bail.

the difference between try and triumph is a little umph. ~Author Unknown

Seek expert advice: Meeting with a personal trainer every day isn’t in the cards for most people. However, a personal trainer can help start you off in the right direction and keep you accountable. Personal trainers are fitness professionals and they can design workouts specifically based on your goals. They can show you how to use the machines and coach you on proper technique to prevent injuries. Most gyms offer a free session with a trainer when you join. I advise meeting with a personal trainer at least once a month to change your routine. A lot of people get in the habit of doing the same thing every time they work out. Not only is that boring, but doing the same exercises stops being effective after about three or four weeks. Your body adapts and then you are literally just going through the motions. You stop seeing results and then your motivation level drops.

Take classes: Group exercise classes are another way to keep yourself motivated.

It can be intimidating to take a class, and that is completely normal.

You walk in for the first time and it seems like everyone knows each other, and you end up feeling like the new kid at school. Pick a class that interests you and get there about five minutes early to introduce yourself to the instructor. If it’s your first time taking the class, tell them! Don’t be embarrassed or shy.

The most important advice I can give about sticking to a workout program is this: Your health and happiness is important. If you have to block out time in your calendar to go to the gym, do it! You are worth it. •

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EDITORS' PICKS | story: Kerri Regan

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f you’ve been seeking adventure, relaxation or just a change of scenery – yet you don’t have the time, budget or inclination to spend hours in the car – we’ve got your ticket. Enjoy Editors’ Picks is a new monthly feature that will introduce you to some of the jewels that we’ve discovered right here in our own backyards.

Our communities include parks, restaurants, unique neighborhoods and eclectic businesses that provide color, character and an economic foundation to the North State. Each month during 2010, we’ll take you to a different county to introduce you to some of the spots that we enjoyed. Let these places serve as a starting point for you to explore the countless other treasures that make Northern California such a delightful place to live, play and work.

TEHAMA COUNTY Editors’ Picks Fast facts: • Tehama County is 3,000 square miles.

• In addition to Red Bluff, the county includes about a dozen smaller towns, such as Manton, Los Molinos and Paskenta.

• Formed in 1856, the county is home to about 60,000 people.

• Tehama County was formed from parts of Butte, Colusa, and Shasta Counties.

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A wooden sign on Interstate 5 boasts that Tehama County is home to “Recreation Unlimited.” This promise certainly holds true for people looking to wet a line in the Sacramento River, appreciate the talents of local artisans or explore a myriad of museums that honor the county’s rich history.

The county’s hub is Red Bluff, a city that is just as comfortable in cowboy boots as cocktail dresses. Home of the Red Bluff Round-Up and the Monster Truck Nationals, the city features a historic Victorian neighborhood and a quaint downtown.

cone & kimball clock tower For a taste of history, stroll by downtown’s Cone and Kimball Clock Tower and the State Theatre (see more about the Theatre on page 18).

Other testaments to the community’s love for its heritage include the Kelly-Griggs House Museum on Washington Street, the Red Bluff Fire Station Museum (which includes a 1918 fire engine) and the Red Bluff Round-Up Museum.

countryside café If you’re in need of refreshment, Red Bluff offers a mix of locally owned places to grab a bite. Share a 14-inch grinder with a friend at the Countryside Café on Washington Street (across from the courthouse). The décor itself is worth a peek - it‘s decorated like a Parisian bistro, with murals handpainted all over the café and a full-sized bicycle affixed to one wall. Save room for one of their homemade pastries or a piece of pie.

green barn steakhouse For a memorable dinner, try the Green Barn Steakhouse (don’t miss the deep fried pickles) or the Riverside Bar and Grill, which sits right on the Sacramento River. The Palomino Room is a history-rich place to enjoy a cocktail.

MAKE A DAY OF IT Looking to explore some of Tehama County’s natural beauty? Stop by Bud’s Jolly Kone for a bag of burgers and head down to the Sacramento River Discovery Center, where you’ll find a diversion dam, fish ladders and numerous species of birds. Ide Adobe State Historic Park showcases the lives of California pioneers, and Red Bluff River Park features public fishing, picnic tables, playgrounds, a pool and much more.

Tehama County is understandably proud of its local artists - not only those who paint, but those who work in steel, wood, pottery and more. Its recent Art Walk drew more than 500 visitors to businesses to admire local artisans’ work.

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TEHAMA COUNTY Manton Apple Festival This day-long festival is a small-town gem. Food booths, children’s activities, live music and all things apple are among the highlights.

Held annually in October.

House of Design This boutique at 909 Jefferson St. in Red Bluff is in the old Herbert Kraft Free Library, and its home accessories, furniture and floral designs rival anything you’ll find in a much larger metropolitan area - particularly at Christmastime. Stock up on gifts, and don’t forget to treat yourself.

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Olives Olives are among Tehama County’s primary crops, and they get their fair share of revelry in exchange. The Olive Festival is hosted in Corning every August, and “Love at First Crush” is Pacific Sun Olive Oil’s annual open house, where guests are invited to pick olives, watch the milling process and sample olive oil.

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New Clairvaux Winery Tehama County’s climate is well suited to growing grapes, and numerous local wineries have enjoyed success. One such winery is at the Abbey of New Clairvaux, a Cistercian-Trappist monastery in Vina. Though the vineyards of Leland Stanford date back to 1881, it was just a few years ago that the winery began producing and selling wine again.

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Kaydee and Kiersten came into this world some 10 weeks ahead of schedule, weighing less than four pounds each and unable to breathe or eat on their own.

Fortunately for the Redding twins and their frantic parents, Jamie and Jessee Baldwin, they were delivered at Mercy Medical Center and promptly placed under the care of the nurses and doctors in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The premature infants were tucked into a warm incubator and hooked up to monitors that displayed their pulse and blood pressure. A respiratory therapist made sure the infants could get the oxygen they needed, nurses fed them a special high-calorie formula through tiny tubes and a neonatologist remained on standby to handle any complications.

Slowly but steadily, little Kaydee and Kiersten gained weight and strength. After eight weeks, they each tipped the scales at more than six pounds, they were comfortably eating and breathing—and they were on their way home.

Not only did the NICU nurses tend to the delicate and critical medical needs of the twins, they spent hours and hours helping the new parents through a process that was both joyous and terrifying. In the Baldwins’ case, the situation was complicated when a bout of congestive heart failure kept Jessee Baldwin confined to her hospital bed after the delivery.

“It was the toughest thing to go through,” says Jessee Baldwin, who has recovered completely. “It was totally out of my control. As a new mother, you want to care for them but it’s tough. But the nurses were very good at giving you tasks—taking their temperature, changing diapers. You’re as involved as you can be and everything is explained, every step of the way.

“I had 1,000 questions and they spent as much time with you as needed. If you had concerns, they were addressed. They just didn’t take care of the babies, they took care of us, too.”

And not just nuts-and-bolts information on the care and feeding of a premature baby, but the small, compassionate gestures that can mean so much to a new mom. “When I was sick, Nurse Kelly (Kelly Pagan) posed the kids in cute little outfits and took pictures and brought them to me.

Lots of pictures. It’s those little things,” Jessee Baldwin says.

Such praise is commonplace around the NICU break room, which is decorated with dozens of thank-you cards and snapshots of smiling babies who began their journeys as neonatal intensive care patients.

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“Every one of these lives is precious,” says Patty Knott, who is in her 12th year as a NICU nurse. “All of these are rewarding,” she adds, pointing to the happy success stories. “Caring for them and sending them home to grow.

Seeing them hang onto life and getting through that, and seeing the parents and families get so excited—it’s very rewarding.”

“Overall, it’s a very wonderful environment. It’s the happiest place on Earth,” says Shirley Gallagher, a registered nurse who has managed the 16-bed NICU for the past 12 years. She says on an average day, the NICU has nine newborns and the average length of stay is 12 days.

Some 2,200 babies are delivered at Mercy each year, and between 350 and 400 require some kind of NICU intervention. Problems can range from a touch of jaundice to a baby born at just 24 weeks—the youngest preemie the NICU has seen.

Gallagher says premature birth is the leading NICU diagnosis. Other common issues include respiratory distress, high temperatures and potential blood disorders like sepsis.

“Even if you admit a baby with a disease you’re familiar with, there may be complications from another problem.

The challenge is to be prepared for anything,” Gallagher says. “With a sick baby, there are so many factors to take in.

Our staff is so good at taking in all the pieces of the puzzle.”

Part of the NICU treatment plan includes weekly visits by a pediatric cardiologist from the UC Davis Medical Center and weekly checks by a specialist who looks for eye problems associated with the exposure to high concentrations of oxygen. NICU staff members also have weekly conferences with partnering groups like the Far Northern Regional Center and the Shasta Community Health Center to help new parents coordinate the continuing care of their babies.

The NICU staff is an experienced group with an average tenure of about 20 years. “They will work night shifts just to stay in the NICU—that’s how strong their love is. A lot of them feel they’re privileged to do what they do,” Gallagher says.

“We’ve become a family ourselves,” says Knott as she gives a tiny bottle to a tiny baby. “We’re all on the same page with these babies. You’re never alone if you’ve got a problem baby, and our doctors are awesome.” •

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“We’d like you to give a presentation…”

Did your hair just stand up on the back of your neck? A feeling of nausea in the pit of your stomach, perhaps? Cold sweat? Hives?

You’re in good company. Public speaking ranks way up at the top of most people’s “biggest fear” lists – above heights, spiders and even death. The good news? It doesn’t have to be that way.

Toastmasters International began in 1924 in Southern California, and now has more than a quarter-million members all over the world. The learn-by-doing workshops help people hone their communication and leadership skills in a supportive, friendly atmosphere.

“Everybody talks, and everybody wants to be understood, and everybody wants to be listened to,” says Toastmaster Molly Frame.

“This gives you the skills to do that.”

People who join Toastmasters start off with the Competent Communication manual, a series of 10 self-paced assignments that cover the basics of public speaking. Participants learn how to use eye contact, organization, humor and more to effectively deliver a speech. It starts with an icebreaker.

“One of my friends describes it as, ‘The purpose of the icebreaker is to get up and speak without passing out or throwing up,’ ” Frame says with a chuckle.

They then learn how to build a speech, from the opening to the conclusion. Vocal variety, body language and visual aids are among the skill-building tips that are covered. Once those 10 speeches are complete, the participant receives a “competent Toastmaster” pin, and they move on to more advanced skills, from giving humorous speeches to conducting group meetings.

Toastmasters doesn’t have “instructors” – instead, other club members provide a written and oral evaluation on that speech. “It’s a very positive thing,” says Frame, a member of Toastmasters since 2002. “They will say, ‘Here are the things you did right,’ and offer one suggestion for improvement. It takes the fear out of public speaking.”

“Table topics” also help Toastmasters refine their public speaking skills during the meetings. They’ll try to incorporate a “word of the day” into their speech, give an impromptu speech using a prompt, or count the “ums,” “likes” and “ahs” that sneak into most people’s daily language.

After they complete the Competent Communication manual, they can choose from 15 advanced manuals to learn skills related to their interests. Competent Leadership and High Performance Leadership programs are also available for those looking to develop those skills.

“Really, the only downside of Toastmasters is that it drives you nuts to hear speakers who say ‘um’ and ‘like,’ ” she says.

Toastmasters come from all walks of life, from young adults to retirees. “I’ve met people I wouldn’t meet in any other venue,” says Frame, who joined the club more than 40 years after visiting her first meeting. “Some come because they have to give presentations and want to learn presentation skills. Others have to conduct meetings and want to learn how to keep control of a meeting. There are all kinds of peripheral things besides giving speeches.”

For those who embrace a minority opinion, Toastmasters shows you how to state the other side, demonstrate that you understand the arguments for the majority opinion, and then explain why your opinion differs. It also teaches participants how to listen and evaluate what others are saying. “You become aware of what’s coming out of your mouth, but you also become a more effective communicator and listener, and you learn how to disagree without becoming angry,” Frame says. “We need to be able to discuss things rationally and coherently. We’re all in this world together.”

Linda Schreiber, an author and a Toastmaster since 1995, has appreciated how Toastmasters has helped her learn how to explain what her writing is about. It has also helped her compose clear letters to the editor, and express herself well through online writers’ groups.

“It helps me speak more clearly, get to the point, organize myself and all of the things it takes to get someone interested in what you have to say,” says Schreiber, who actively participates in two Toastmasters clubs.

She’s also appreciated the leadership skills training, which she has used in her church, at Riverfront Playhouse and in other organizations to which she volunteers her time.

Toastmasters can attend any meeting in the world. The club is open to anyone over 18, and meetings accommodate most people’s schedules – there’s one in the early morning, one during lunch and one in the evenings in Redding alone. Frame advises attending several meetings to find the best fit, as “every club has its own distinctive personality,” she explains.

Frame and Schreiber encourage the community to check it out. “Your self-esteem rises considerably from Toastmasters,” Schreiber says. “You are so much more able to express yourself and get your point across and make things happen.” •

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NATURE HIKE | story: Michael O'Brien | photo: Frank Kratofil

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January may be too cold for swimming, surfing and other outdoor activities, but it’s not too cold for bird watching. On the contrary, the winter months are ideal for birding. Why? Our feathered friends are just as dedicated to their cold weather digs as they are their balmy breeding grounds. The North State is winter home to many migrating species of songbirds, raptors and waterfowl.

Start the month by participating in the Wintu Audubon Society’s 34th Annual Redding Christmas Bird Count. This year’s dawn-to-dusk, rain-or-shine birding extravaganza is Saturday, January 2. “Counters” add to their life lists and contribute in a Western Hemisphere effort to census bird populations by dispatching in small groups over a 15-mile circle to record the number of each species seen in their assigned area. Each group is led by an experienced local birder. The day culminates with a gathering at a local restaurant for dinner and results compilation. Contact your local Audubon Society for information on the count going on in your area.

For a quality birding outing any time, check out the Shasta College campus in Redding.

Opened in the mid-1960s, Shasta College showcases 337 acres of both natural and manicured foliage in and around the campus.

Wild habitat may seem most desirable for birding, but human-engineered landscape also attracts many birds. This campus offers a unique mix of groomed park-like settings, a farm and riparian woodland.

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day when you’ll find the campus empty and quiet. Park in the north or east parking lot, and scan the trees and grassy areas as you traverse the college grounds. A pond by the Performing Arts Center is a good place to check. Sit quietly and the birds will come to you.

From here, walk east towards the agricultural area. Put your binoculars on the tall trees at the lot’s edge and look for raptors, crows, ravens and songbirds. When you spot a bird you cannot readily identify, log as much as you can about plumage and behavior in your notebook before consulting your field guide. Your guide will always be available; the bird most likely will not!

Make your way to the farm road under the trees you just spied. Walk north along this paved road, keeping the farm fence on your right. Check the adjacent brush, plowed fields and irrigation pipe wheels. The road passes by the Shasta College Farm entrance. Continue north towards the sewage ponds. Strange as it sounds, sewage ponds are typically birding hot spots. Ducks, shorebirds, egrets and herons frequent these sheltered, wet areas. From the main gate, you’ll find a nice view into the first pond.

Keep walking north on what is now dirt road towards a grove of mature trees, keeping the pond on your right. Make a few stops on your approach to the grove to find birds in the brush, on the trunks, in the lower branches, the upper branches and soaring overhead. Each species has its canopy level preference; your field guide can help you understand which birds prefer which level.

Under the grove and past the sewage ponds, the road turns east-west, hugging the bank of Stillwater Creek. Travel west and take advantage of the views down into the creek area. Blackberry brambles and brush provide concealment as you search for birds feeding on the bank, in the brush or bathing in the creek.

Scan the trees along the creek, looking for Acorn Woodpecker, Mourning Dove or Rubycrowned Kinglet. The wooden boxes you’ll see nailed to trees along the creek are for wood duck nests. Return to this area in March to spot new wood duck families.

Continue walking west, making frequent stops, until you reach a point where the road bends to the south. The trees to the north of this spot are thick with Lewis’ Woodpecker.

Not your average pecking Picidae, these unique birds are green backed and red chested. They do not hammer their heads into trees to forage, as do their cousins tapping nearby. They catch insects on the fly, store nuts in tree holes like Acorn Woodpecker, and are more likely to sit upright than cling to the sides of trees.

Follow the road here as it turns east, and reconnect to the Stillwater Creek road via one of two cut-through roads that bisect plowed fields. Follow the road past where you entered by the sewage ponds and work your way back to the parking lot to end your ideal day of January birding. •

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Allison Scull and Victor Martin are seated at a table near the spot where they typically perform at the Post Office Saloon in downtown Redding. On this afternoon, however, there’s not a guitar or saxophone in sight. No microphones are set up to welcome the duo into their usual position.

Still, bar patrons know who they are.

“They’re adored here in the North State,” says Reggie Bordsen with a tone that indicates that he means business. “Everybody loves them. They really do.”

Bordsen raves on about Martin’s sax playing, and calls Scull’s voice “angelic.”

Martin makes a wisecrack about paying off fans to say the right things at the right moments, then lets loose with a booming infectious laugh. Just a bit later, another musician walks into the pub and beams upon seeing Martin and Scull. He hurries over for a hug and pleasantries.

Martin and Scull tend to have this effect on people. The same scene could have unfolded in a lot of places they perform – Napa, Weaverville, Grants Pass, Ore., Mount Shasta, Hayfork.

Known (and booked) as simply “Allison and Victor,” the duo has performed consistently across the region since 2002.

They’ve played a vast array of venues and events, from club shows to private parties to winery open houses and everything else you can think of. They’ve graced the stage of the Cascade Theatre (opening for the Blind Boys of Alabama), and performed in an expanded format in August at the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center.

Their sound blends elements of folk, jazz, blues, European and Latin music, all of which translates into a laid-back, tranquil vibe that tends to put people at ease.

“If you’re putting your heart and soul into 37 Enjoy January 2010

it, I think audiences pick up on that,” says Martin. “When we look up and see people smiling and having a good time, it’s feels like we’re doing our part to bring a little peace into the world. Live music is such a powerful healing force. It’s medicine.”

December saw the duo release a new album, “Cool Like the Breeze,” which features six songs written by Scull (including the title track), one by Martin, and two others. The album was recorded by Ron Davis (sound engineer for the Monterey Jazz Festival) at his Wing and a Prayer Production studio in Central Point, Ore. Martin arranged all of the tunes and the album features a variety of musicians, including pianist Grant Levin, drummer Tom Stamper, bassists Bill Vallaire and Glenn Richman and percussionist Theresa McCoy. “We’re excited to get the CD out and share it with the world,” says Scull. “We were able to get the fuller sound we were after with a very talented crew of musicians and an excellent recording engineer.”

Adds Martin: “We worked hard to expand the sound, but keep the integrity we started with. We broadened the scope. It’s richer and bigger.”

A native of Delaware, Martin began playing saxophone in junior high and continued his studies through college at the Wilmington School of Music. After joining the Army, he toured in a rock band while stationed in Fort Lewis, Wash. Over the years, he’s performed with the likes of Grammy-winner Joe Henderson, Kitty Margolis and Curtis Salgado.

Scull, a twin, came from a Navy family and spent her childhood living in either Belgium or La Jolla, Calif. A choir class at the San Diego School of Performing Arts helped spur her passion for music.

In 1998, Martin saw Scull performing her original tunes at the Nutglade Station in Dunsmuir and was impressed. Later, Scull asked Martin to play on her 1998 solo CD, “Allison St.” It wasn’t long before they began performing together, with Scull’s songwriting and acoustic guitar style making for a cohesive fit with Martin’s jazz sensibilities. Martin also sings harmony and lead on some tunes, and plays percussion.

“The cool thing about Vic is he’s openminded enough to think of a singersongwriter as a choice to do music with,” Scull says. “We have so much fun when we play. We love the audience interaction. Each night, the energy of the crowd makes for a different experience.”

In addition to the new album (available at live shows and on their website – allisonandvictor.com), the duo has also released “Allison Scull and Victor Martin Live” (2006) and “From the Back Burner” (2002). They’ve shared the stage with the likes of Craig Chaquico, Shana Morrison, Archie Lee Hooker, Kelly Joe Phelps and blues legend John Hammond.

When Scull and Martin travel to perform, they often stay with fans who have grown into close friends over the years. It’s a continuation of the afternoon experience at the Post Office Saloon.

“When we’re on the road, we feel little bits of home,” Scull says. “We’ve built these little networks with people, and these people pretty much make it possible for us to do this.”

“You find out that a lot of people out there in the world are good,” adds Martin.

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In 2010, it’s all about rethinking what you’ve got and knowing how to work it. Covering up your flaws is one option, but highlighting your most alluring features is what truly turns heads.

So go ahead, start training for that biathlon; but in the meantime, accentuate the positives and soon you’ll be saying “cheers” to a “beauty-full” new you!

Do your eyes have it?

The windows to your soul deserve better than a hasty swipe with the mascara wand each morning.

Switch it around: Don’t use the same eye colors you used when you were 20. Put that tried-and-true shadow away for a week and go for something new. As you get older, change your eye shadow color to more sheer, neutral hues because they soften features and downplay wrinkles. Make eyes pop by adding length and volume to eyelashes; the right lengthening mascara coupled with an eyelash curler can give a fierce lash. And be sure to use white or nude liner on the inner corners of the eyes to make them appear wider and brighter.

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Forget about collagen injections; the secrets to a sexy pout may already be in your cosmetics case.

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subtle way to make lips look fuller. Just don’t stray from the cupid’s bow of the lips—that never looks natural. And don’t fade away: For budge-proof color and killer shine, layer clear gloss over a longwearing lip stain; the “just bitten” look of the stain will last all day, so no need to reapply. And finally, choose a new hue. Update your nude color with one of the season’s hottest hues—corals, reds and berries. More pretty than provocative, these shades are easy to wear and complement a variety of skin tones. Taking a chance on a new lip color will bring a whole new life to your face.

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You’ve scrubbed, toned and moisturized your way to an (almost) flawless complexion. Now it’s time to show off a little skin.

To get healthy, luminous skin in an instant, start by enhancing your foundation with a sheer shimmer liquid added to your foundation or tinted moisturizer. You’ll achieve radiance without having to match colors or layer on too many products. Define those cheeks to give grown-up sophistication to your fresh face. When applying blush, use a thin layer of powder with a small brush, building as you go along. Brush blush from the apples of your cheeks up toward your hairline to help define, shape and contour your face. And don’t forget the bronzer, which adds definition and enriches even the palest skin in less time than it takes to apply sunless tanner. With a big blush brush, apply to the top of the cheekbones, forehead, hairline and neck. However, avoid bronzers with too much shimmer—they only enhance flaws and can appear muddy on the skin.

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“Being in the mountains in the snow is very surreal, very tranquil,” explains David Dodd, an avid snowshoer and employee at Sports Ltd. in Redding. “It’s super peaceful out there. You can hike from a road and within five or 10 minutes, you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere.”

While the pristine beauty and stillness of the winter backcountry are some of the biggest attractions to the sport, snowshoeing has many other positive qualities. For instance, the learning curve is almost zero – if you can walk, you can probably snowshoe. It’s also fairly inexpensive – once you invest in a pair of snowshoes (new, they typically run from $100 to $250) you’re pretty much set for life. It’s an excellent family activity, and tromping through the snow is a great workout.

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Although the sport is easy and fun, there are some factors to consider that will help maximize the experience and keep a person safe. Here are some basics: Equipment: Not counting the old-style wooden snowshoes, there are two main designs in modern snowshoes. MSR makes several models of composite plastic snowshoes with parallel steel traction blades on the underside. Companies like Atlas, Tubbs and Red Feather make canvas-style snowshoes with outer aluminum frames. One advantage to the MSR design is that extending “tails” may be attached (or detached) to change the surface area of the shoe depending on snow conditions.

Picking what size of snowshoe to wear depends on a person’s weight and snow conditions. A larger snowshoe will keep a person from sinking deeper down in powder; however, bigger shoes are a bit more cumbersome to walk in.

Sports Ltd., Hermit’s Hut, Sports Authority and Big 5 Sporting Goods are among the Redding retailers that sell snowshoes. Because of the longevity of snowshoes, purchasing used equipment is a solid option. Sports Ltd. and Hermit’s Hut also rent snowshoes.

Trekking poles add stability for climbing and descending.

Collapsible poles are nice for adjusting the height to the individual snowshoer. Poles typically run from $70-$130.

Clothing: Layering is the key to warmth and enjoyment. Undergarment layers (like polypropylene or wool) that wick sweat from your skin are essential. Avoid cotton. Breathable water-resistant pants and jackets are good to have as outer layers. A warm fleece top is excellent to wear under your jacket. While snowshoeing, you can remove your jacket or fleece if it’s warm, and replace them if it gets windy or cold.

A warm hat that covers your ears is a must (taking two hats is never a bad idea), as are warm, waterproof gloves. A comfortable (and Dodd stresses the word “comfortable”) pair of waterproof boots or shoes are needed. Warm (non-cotton) socks can be layered

depending on the warmth of the boots or shoes. Taking an extra pair of socks and/or gloves is advisable.

“Don’t plan for the best scenario, plan for the worst scenario and you’ll be alright,” says Brent Bowen, customer service manager at Hermit’s Hut in Redding. “A lot can change out there in a hurry.”

Depending on what type of pants you’re wearing, waterproof gaiters (removable coverings for your lower legs) can be ideal for keeping snow away from your boots. Gaiters run from $10 to $60, and are sold at both Sports Ltd. and Hermit’s Hut. Extras: Because of the cooler winter temperatures, people often forget the importance of hydration. Walking in snowshoes can get your heart pumping. Replacing fluids is paramount. A smaller backpack (many of the hydration packs used for cycling work well) can carry not only water, but extra clothing layers, food and other items such as a flashlight or multi-tool.

Food is also essential for hikes that last longer than 45 minutes or so. Energy bars, fruit, nuts or sandwiches are all good options.

Being hungry can certainly limit the enjoyment a person has while snowshoeing.

Sunscreen for your face and sunglasses are must-have items.

Lightweight emergency bivouacs (a bag you can climb into) and blankets are easy to throw into a pack. They can prove to be lifesavers.

Snow conditions and weather: Weather can change in a hurry in the mountains. A snowstorm can be cold and wet, but can also cover your tracks, thus negating your one solid option for avoiding getting lost.

Snowshoes provide the ability to climb steep slopes, but trekkers should always be aware of avalanche conditions. If an open slope looks unstable or dangerous, it’s best to avoid it.

In deep snow, the base of large trees can also be very unsafe. “Tree wells” can collapse and bury a person in snow, thus suffocating them.

It’s a common fatality in the winter backcountry. Covered manzanita fields are similarly dangerous.

Although completely frozen lakes can be safe to walk across, snowshoers should avoid walking over partially frozen lakes and should always be aware of the ice conditions. In some areas, snow tunnels can form over streams. Falling into one is not a good idea.

As with any new sport, going with someone who has experience can make a great difference.

Now, get out and enjoy the snow! •

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If you’ve been to one of Corey Wallace’s parties, you probably don’t look at snakes the same. Where in the past magicians or clowns would have been the preferred entertainment for birthday parties, Wallace’s Redding Reptile Parties offers both entertainment and education.

When Redding Reptile Parties shows up at an event, guests can expect a variety of 15 different snakes, lizards and even a tortoise. Animals include a four-foot-long Asian Water Monitor, a 21-pound Sulcatta tortoise and various snakes, like an 11-foot-long, 60-pound Albino Burmese python. Wallace makes sure that his reptiles are safe to touch, and for those looking for a little more excitement, guests are welcome to throw a snake around their shoulders and feel its scaly skin. Wallace says that many people, even those who are afraid of reptiles, end up holding them when they see how calm the animals are.

“Reptiles are really for everybody,” Wallace claims. He mentioned that skepticism is often prevalent at such functions, but hesitance frequently turns to acceptance. After each pet is introduced, partygoers have a chance to pet or hold the reptiles, which usually helps quell underlying fears about the animals. “What I like most about the shows is the happiness and excitement people have when they get up close and personal with 19 different reptiles from all around the world,” he says. Interesting facts about each reptile is discussed in detail at the parties, which usually last about an hour.

Wallace’s company, launched just a couple years ago, has carved a niche for bringing slithering, scaly and slow-moving reptiles to the public. Wallace, originally from Westminster, has 14 years of herpetology (reptile) experience and was originally turned on to the idea of reptiles as an adolescent.

He was about 15 years old when his younger brother brought home a ball python - a small, nonvenomous species. “With that, he got all four of us boys into reptiles,” Wallace says. Soon, he and his brothers were hooked and had accumulated numerous species of snakes and iguanas.

After a few years he met his wife and started a family, and his herpetological hobby came to a brief halt. But he never lost interest. After moving to Redding a few years back, he, encouraged by his wife, attended the Sacramento Reptile Show.

While there, the couple bought a handful of reptiles, including a Burmese python, Wallace’s favorite snake. His reptilian passion was immediately rekindled and he eventually started putting on parties for friends and family. Word spread quickly and Wallace now finds himself at school functions and birthday parties for people from 2 years old to 60.

Parties run $125 and the lecture lasts about an hour with a chance for attendees to take photos after. • Redding Reptile Parties (530) 226-5329 corey@reddingreptileparties.com

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I had a case of Spinning Head. There was simply too much to thoughtfully process - an extensive, 360-degree whirlwind of history in one backyard- so I drove home dumbstruck. My mind had been magically, thoroughly rusted.

You may know about the Museum of Historical Rust, in Jim and Dorie Beursken’s backyard. Some of you surely must, because the staggering collection of history was built primarily on the Beurskens’ reputation and word of mouth. Date by date, pieces of the past seep to the surface out of old trunks, abandoned barns and forgotten corners. They make their way to Jim, who restores them, catalogs them, and shares their tales with whoever wanders in.

“Most of the time when we get (an item), we don’t know anything about it,” Beursken explains as we weave through the ancient tractors, steam engines and blacksmithing forges. “The challenge is to see how it was made and to get it running.” And run it does. This is no assortment of sagging junk; everything with a plug, engine, crank or cog has been skillfully brought back to a life of function.

The Beurskens’ acquiring began in 1970, when Jim took over his late father’s collection. As the compilation grew, so did its fame, so they declared it the Museum of Historical Rust and determined to preserve the past for future generations. It’s not a typical museum – there are no fees, scheduled hours or shushing docents. The Beurskens are happy to host you or your group if you call and set up a time to visit. They’ve entertained all types, setting up picnics, giving tours and letting children groom the miniature horses that Dorie is training to pull the stunning, Amish-built stage coach.

Jim guides me through as he describes everything, listing dates and referencing all manners of points of interest. The contrast between his extraordinary mental catalog and my utterly modern ignorance is humbling. He speaks casually while I alternately gape and marvel.

When I think I’ve surely seen it all, he opens a door and shows we had only just begun.

A quarter mile of railroad track runs through the property and visitors can enjoy rides in the train Beursken built, using a 49 Enjoy January 2010

Volkswagen engine to power the locomotive. Tucked away for the winter is the 1914 Parker carousel from Lake Redding Park, gorgeously restored and featuring some new characters carved and painted by the Beurskens. Other highlights include a cable car bucket from the Iron Mountain copper mine, a 13-colony American flag, turn-of-the-century washing machines and handcuffs from Alcatraz.

For neighborhood historians, there are milk bottles from Anderson’s Hopson Dairy, a hand-carved pole from a Gridley barber shop, bottles from the six breweries operating in the Shasta County area at the turn of the century and speakers from the Starlight DriveIn Theater. Motorheads can admire the fully restored 1928 Roadster, the 1940 Ford pickup or the speed record-setting 1958 dragster.

Peppered in among items like a doctor’s buggy, a gas tube radio and a hand pump vacuum are items of personal history. Beursken has the black bag belonging to the doctor who delivered him and the wooden shoes his father wore when he emigrated to the United States from Holland.

Ever the hosts, the Beurskens even have a soda shop for visitors, complete with vinyl booths and a 1950s jukebox. They’ve also created a functioning library of reference materials for their various machines. If you can’t seem to get your 1925 John Deere Model D running, Beursken might have an old user’s manual. You’ll have to promise to return it, though, and complete the check-out card Dorie has pasted in the front of the book.

Tours of Museum of Historical Rust are free. Donations are welcomed, but mostly Jim and Dorie would just love to show you their lovely patch of the past. Prepare to be a little mystified and utterly enchanted, and be sure set aside at least two hours when you schedule your visit, because you can’t rush history. • Museum of Historical Rust, Redding (530) 549-5659 Open by appointment

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Tonya Geers never meant to run marathons, but has completed eight over the last 10 years. After finishing the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1, she said eight was enough.

“The eight that I did were by accident,” says Geers, 51. “I don’t know if I want to run another one.”

Geers, who teaches a boot camp fitness class at Fit One in Redding, said her marathon runs have always been a way to support friends. On that November day in New York, she ran with four other Redding residents: Julie Burke, Shawn Burke, Jeanette Fisher and Debbie Miller. Despite an injury, Geers finished first among her friends, and hopes to keep encouraging people to run.

With more than 40,000 runners, the 2009 ING New York City Marathon is the world’s largest. It runs through all five boroughs of the city, drawing millions of cheering spectators along the route.

The day before the marathon, Geers said she was just hoping to finish, and would be happy with a time around four and a half hours.

She finished the 26.2-mile course in four hours and 25 seconds.

She suffered a groin injury in Sacramento during the California International Marathon in December – still finishing under four hours. She later pulled a hamstring playing flag football.

Geers’ accidental marathon days started in 1999 when her husband Brian signed her up for Redding ultra-runner Luanne Park’s 10-week training program. That’s where she met Debbie Miller, 56. The

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two have been training and running marathons together ever since, including the California International Marathon in 2000 and New York in 2007. This was also Miller’s eighth marathon; she finished in 4:27:38.

“I never really ran one for me, I ran for my girlfriends,” says Geers.

She and Miller decided to run New York again when their friend Jeannette Fisher, 37, told them she would be running it for the first time.

Geers says that she usually dedicates each mile of a marathon to one of her friends as a way to stay motivated. This year she dedicated only 20 miles to friends, leaving the last six for herself. She switched between walking and running for those last miles, and took time to enjoy the views of the city and the marathon crowd. She said she didn’t get to look around during her last New York City Marathon because she didn’t want to bump into other runners. The relaxed pace of her last six miles allowed her to see what she’d been missing.

“This was a good way to say goodbye to my marathon days,” says Geers. “We all finished, we all felt great.”

Jeannette Fisher finished at 4:12:03, Shawn Burke finished at 4:09:46 and Julie Burke finished at 4:22:44.

Geers plans to focus on training other people for now. “I want to encourage and inspire people to run,” she says. “I am going to hang my running shoes up and pass my inspiration on.” •

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Paul Rideout calls himself a Renaissance man – artist, scientist, teacher, writer, philosopher – and for more than 40 years, he’s intertwined art and science to produce unique ceramic pieces with universal themes.

As an artist, he was first introduced to clay in 1969 and immediately realized it was the perfect medium for him.

“Clay was like the thing,” he says. “It took art and science and melded them together. To me, it’s like a 3-D surface to create upon, paint upon. It is still just as creative, an inspiring and wonderful way to express myself.”

His colorful, multi-tiled pyramids, each seven feet high, were installed at the McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens at Turtle Bay in 2008. He spent a year working on them, designing the 250 tiles per pyramid to depict scenes in his beloved North State.

Some of his raku art pieces are exhibited through Jan. 15 at Redding’s City Hall, 777 Cypress St. He has taught ceramics and raku, an ancient clay-firing technique, for some 25 years through the Shasta College Extended Education program.

Scientist Rideout has worked in medical and research technology labs since 1962, retiring just a few years ago from Mercy Medical Center, where most recently he implemented and managed the laboratory information system.

He grew up in Massachusetts and lived in the country where “my universe was the woods behind me,” he recalls. “It got up my interest in natural history – to learn the names of birds, insects, fish in the brook.” A curious child, he also was fascinated with Indian lore, especially among the Plains Indians, and made headdresses and 53 Enjoy January 2010

carved things. Later, he taught Indian lore at summer camps.

“It was the art in me coming out,” he says. He also wrote and illustrated many journals.

Rideout gravitated to a college major in zoology because of his love of the woods, and graduated from the University of Rhode Island. Because of his degree in science, he was offered a job in a hospital laboratory as a medical technologist, which proved to be the foundation of his career.

“But there was something in me that wanted more, something else,” he says. And he began a seven-year journey, mostly among the East Coast, San Francisco and Hawaii, working for six months in medical technology or research labs, and then quitting to discover the world and do art.

“I was writing, drawing, painting, having experiences,” he smiles, remembering. “As soon as you say ‘I AM,’ there is a paradigm shift from wanting to be to being. It took a lot of time striving in that direction, to accept what I am.

“All my (working) life has been walking a line between life and death and balancing that,” he says. “Art helps get through the heavy stuff; the medical gives art balance. If I were just an art person, I wouldn’t have had the experiences I have had.”

During one of his San Francisco stays, he was at the Human Be-In in San Francisco when Timothy Leary delivered his famous “turn on, tune in, drop out” speech, and he eventually wound up in HaightAshbury, where one of his roommates was Peter Cohon, now Peter Coyote. But when heavy drugs and crime moved in, he moved back to Hawaii where, as one of the first hippies to live there, he enjoyed

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For a time, Rideout lived near Montgomery Creek Falls and says, “It left an imprint on me.” His works include many images of the falls and area rivers.

Rideout tells his students that great, lasting art includes universal ideas like heaven, earth and man that everyone can relate to, no matter what the culture or language.

“Things that are universal are going to speak for a long time – 100 years, 1,000 years from now someone may be feeling the same thing you did,” he says. “Genius is taking the universal and bringing it into the scope of your work.”

Rideout’s art is signed with the name “Palul” these days, a name which began when as a manager he was writing lots of e-mails at work. An extra ‘L’ kept creeping into his signature ‘Paul,” and he finally accepted it as a message from a higher entity rather than merely a misspelling.

“There was more here than meets the eye,” he says, “so I changed my art name from Paul Rideout to Palul. It’s more earthy.”

He smiles, and quips, “If you have an old pot signed by Paul Rideout, he’s a dead artist now and it’s very valuable.”

Palul’s work can be seen on his Web site, www.palul.com, at Redding City Hall through Jan. 15, and at the 5 Windows Gallery and Main Street Gallery in Weaverville. He has written three books; selections from them are also on the Web site. •

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Folded among the main street businesses of Mount Shasta, a cream-colored building with a green awning is crowned with the gold lettering “Michael’s.” Inside the building, warm earth tones are accented by the smell of spices and warm bread, amid quiet conversation at candlelit tables of the Italian restaurant. Michael Kobseff, owner and cook, creates each meal as his wife Lynn hosts and serves along with their staff. Lynn says the secret of the restaurant is its owner. “This isn’t just a business. The restaurant is Michael, and without him, it wouldn’t be here.”

In 1967, the Kobseff family moved to McCloud, where Nick bought the old Chinese laundry, turning it into the McCloud River Lodge. Michael learned the details of the business from his parents, Nick and Mary. “They taught me about service and quality,” Michael says. After managing a restaurant, in 1980, Michael opened his own on Fourth of July weekend, three days after his son was born.

“My challenge was to serve my customers in a consistent, rewarding fashion,” Michael says. “After 29 years, the same locals and tourists stop here and enjoy the experience they had from their first visit. They know what to expect.”

Michael’s menu is filled with exceptional entrees. At lunch, the Rancho burger is served on French bread, with fresh cut fries, just as

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Nick served in his restaurant. “Customers remember him from many years ago and recognize the meal on the menu,” Michael says. The culinary master’s flavors are bold and unique. Friday night’s prime rib most often sells out, with customers wanting to know why this tastes more exceptional than other prime rib they’ve had. The pasta, salads, and wines are served alongside stuffed calamari, while some come in just for lunch to have the garlic dip, Michael’s own version of the traditional french dip. Lynn designs and prepares all the desserts, making each from scratch.

The restaurant reaches into the community. From catering meals for 3,000 National Guardsmen while they train in the area to providing work for several hundred youth, the Kobseffs are service oriented. Michael is the chairman of the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors, and freely gives time to wife Lynn as she sings with a group. Michael works in the background as the soundman and manager. Sunday mornings find him playing piano for different churches in need of a player. Michael says, “I have a heart to serve this county.”

Northern California has been gracious to the Kobseffs, giving Michael a vision to see the same grace extended to the families living here. “I want to create through my business and public service an opportunity for kids who are raised here to be able to stay and raise their families. This is a rugged area. I want to help people carve their niche here.”

What his father did with a racehorse, Michael accomplishes with a love and attention to each patron. The cook straightens the menus on a table and says, “I want every customer to know that I have done this for them.” •

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We personally invite you to Taste, See and Experience Rivers Restaurant while enjoying the view high above the beautiful Sacramento River from Redding’s only shaded and mist cooled patio. Experience our delicious selections of pristine seafood, tender beef, unique and flavorful pasta dishes, all artistically presented in a beautiful and relaxing setting. 202 Hemsted Drive, Redding; (530) 223-4456

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Bring in the New Year with Cedar Tree Restaurant. Come and enjoy our country cooking. $5.99 Chicken Fried Steak served 7 days a week. Daily Lunch Specials for $7.99, Delicious Gourmet Salads. Dinner nights have changed to Thursday to Saturday 4-8pm Everyone needs to come try our Prime Rib at $9.99. 22020 Palo Way, Palo Cedro; (530) 547-4290

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A great local downtown spot for over 11 years, Carnegie’s serves up savory sandwiches, soups, salads and more. Located across from the post office on the corner of Oregon and Yuba Street in Downtown Redding, Carnegie’s offers micro brews and a full lunch menu.

Now serving lunch on Saturdays. Come by and enjoy the company! 1600 Oregon Street, Redding; (530) 246-2926

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Seems many of us have slow cookers tucked away in cupboards, getting little use. Winter’s busy schedules are reason enough to get yours out, dust it off and fill it up. After a busy day, you’ll come home to a hot and mouth-watering meal and a home filled with amazing aromas. These recipes range from basic to a bit fancy, but both are made from items you are likely to have on hand in the pantry or freezer.

Kids love Sloppy Joes and this recipe is a great foolproof meal that can be made for the babysitter to serve the kids. We have it when our granddaughter comes for a visit for what we call “Camp GG”.

Kids can assemble their own sandwiches, and along with a tossed salad, the fun and yummy meal is complete.

The pork chops would be ideal when entertaining friends or for your family’s Sunday night supper. Just throw this dish on in the morning and go about your day.

The apricots go so well with the pork and the chops are always fabulously tender and full of flavor.

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork filets or chops 1 c chopped apple 1 c chopped dried apricot 1 medium onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, sliced in ½” pieces ½ c apple juice ½ c brown sugar ¼ c dry sherry or dry white wine, or more apple juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 ½ T cornstarch mixed with 2 T cold water

Ingredients: 3 lbs 95% lean ground beef 1 c chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 ¼ c ketchup 1 c chopped red bell pepper ¼ c plus 1 T Worcestershire sauce ¼ c packed dark brown sugar 3 T prepared mustard 3 T vinegar 2 t chili powder Toasted hamburger buns 63 Enjoy January 2010

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SLOW COOKER APRICOT & APPLE PORK CHOPS Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 - 9 hours, or 3 ½ - 4 ½ hours on HIGH. About 20 to 30 minutes before serving, pour liquid into a separate container and skim off excess fat.

Stir in the cornstarch mixture and return the broth to slow cooker. Continue cooking on low until the sauce is smooth and thickened. (If doubling the liquid, double the cornstarch mixture as well.)

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SLOW COOKER SLOPPY JOES Cook and stir the ground beef, onion and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain and discard the fat. Combine the ketchup, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, mustard, vinegar and chili powder in a 4 ½ - quart slow cooker. Stir in the beef mixture. Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours. To serve, spoon the meat mixture onto the toasted hamburger buns.

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Often, Armando Mejorado’s artwork takes shape on canvas. Other times it’s sculpted from salvaged metal.

Occasionally, however, he does things on a much larger scale, and he and designer Gary Desmond have turned their home into a work of art in its own right. From the street, the brick-accented house with an impeccably manicured yard blends into the quiet north Redding subdivision. But when guests cross the threshold of the 3,175-square-foot home, they do a double-take.

Vibrant paintings from floor to ceiling, metal sculptures, unique textiles and plenty of paint have turned an average house into a can’t-stop-talking-about-it home. “All the artwork is mine,” says Mejorado, 32.

Just inside the front door, the living room is overlooked by an Armando original, designed specifically to fit in a space above the front windows; he glued some 500 gold leaves onto wood, and then created a koi pond scene atop the gold.

In the dining room, six tall chairs are cloaked in white fabric around a table set with china, where saucer-sized white flowers sit atop wine goblets set at each place, much like one might find at a tony European eatery. They set their own floor in this room - squares of stone with fish-scale patterns match the battleshipgray walls. “This was our first floor job,” says Desmond, 40, who has also become a skilled drywaller during this home’s remodel that began eight years ago. ▶ 65 Enjoy January 2010

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Mejorado and Desmond love to entertain, and the home is built for it – guests can easily circulate from the kitchen through the dining room to the living room, and then into the gallery. “We liked the motion of the house,” Mejorado says. In addition to small dinner parties, they also host blowouts a few times a year, along with an annual fundraiser where 100 percent of profits from his art sales go to a charity (this year’s beneficiary was the Westside Performing Arts Center).

The gallery is anchored by a bar that Mejorado made by stretching canvas over wood, then painting an orchid on it and coating it with resin to create a watertight countertop. Below, wine bottles fit into a rack; above the bar, shelves hold liquor bottles, wine glasses and assorted decorations.

Mejorado’s chromatic paintings hang on every wall, reminiscent of a metropolitan art gallery. “I love color. I’m not afraid of it,” Mejorado says. A turquoise peacock made from papier mache sits near a spiral staircase, its glass bead feathers flowing onto the carpet. “The Nest,” a sculpture in the middle of the room, features handwoven strands of wire and a base that cradles metal balls of varying sizes.

A painting of a geisha, with gold leaf surrounding her, hangs on the brick-red wall above the fireplace, and the mantel was decorated

by Desmond with moss, chrysanthemums and butterflies (the theme changes seasonally). “People are so afraid to try something new. You don’t have to have white walls. You can be brave. The worst thing that could happen is that you have to repaint – we did our living room three times,” Mejorado says. ▶

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The wall entering the kitchen is painted with a mural of an entryway to a bistro. Inside the kitchen is perhaps the home’s most intriguing conversation piece – an approximately 10-foot square “window” in the floor, made of bridge glass, so you can see down to the wine cellar. “We had to re-engineer the floor,” Desmond explains.

A spiral staircase, once part of a San Francisco Victorian home, leads down to the 500-square-foot wine cellar and theater. A concrete floor helps keep the underground room at a constant 63 degrees, the homeowners say.

Like virtually every fixer-upper project in their home, they created the room themselves. “Eight feet of dirt we took out of here, five gallons at a time. Well, technically 10, because I have two hands,” Mejorado says.

Despite the breathtaking interior, the backyard is actually one of the places where they find themselves spending much of their time. Metal sculptures and did-it-themselves landscaping have created a lush, serene oasis. “I do my gardening and jump in the pool during the summer,” Desmond says.

And for a short while, the landscape featured a 32-foot-tall red “tree” that Mejorado built, which was visible from Interstate 5 until it collapsed in the late fall.

The North State has been home to Mejorado since he was 8, and Desmond moved from Los Angeles to Weaverville when he was about 16. They thought about pulling up stakes and moving elsewhere for work – “ we looked in Florida, Hawaii, San Francisco and New York,” Mejorado says. “But we decided to stay here. This is such a great community.”

Remodeling and opening their home to the people they enjoy helps them stay in touch, despite life’s fast pace. “We have friends who are tree-huggers and tree-cutters, people who are age 18 all the way up to age 98,” Desmond says.

“We love our friends, and this is our way of staying in contact with them.” • Visit www.enjoymagazine.net to view more photos of Armando & Gary’s home.

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January 5, 7:30 pm Redding Convention Center

Robbie Heart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer, until he’s left at the altar. When he meets a young waitress, it's love at first sight. But Julia is engaged to a Wall Street shark, and Robbie must pull off the performance of a decade to win his dream girl. With a score that pays homage to pop songs of the '80s, The Wedding Singer takes us back to when hair was big, collars were up and a wedding singer was the coolest guy in the room. For more information, visit www.reddingconventioncenter.com

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January 20, 7:30 • Laxson Auditorium

The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs, treacherous wire-walking, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, exciting juggling and flying somersaults. They defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. An exuberant entertainment event featuring all the excitement and festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival! For more information, visit www.chicoperformances.com

Brian Regan (Redding) January 7, 7:30 pm Cascade Theatre

The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations.

Brian's non-stop theater tour has visited more than 80 cities each year since 2005 and continues into 2009. It is the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his peers, which continues to grow Brian's fan base. For more information, visit www. cascadetheatre.org

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January 15, 7 pm January 16, 2 pm & 7 pm Shasta College

An evening to benefit Redding City Musical Theatre Company.

Live music and entertainment, tantalizing hors d’oeuvres, delicious desserts, wine, punch, sparkling cider and a midnight champagne toast in a cabaret atmosphere. Silent auction.

Tickets are $30 per person – space is limited. For information, contact RCMTC at (530) 515-3262

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Siskiyou Sled Dog Races 2010 (Weed) January 22, 23, 24 Deer Mountain Snowmobile Park

Dog lovers, snow lovers and folks thinking about a trip to Siskiyou County – this is your event. The Siskiyou Sled Dog Races offer four days of outdoor, doggie-related good times at the only Iditarodqualifying race in California. Join teams of mushers for two distance races, two days of sprint race exhilaration, and the chance to talk with mushers and meet the dogs. For more information, visit www.siskiyousleddograces.net

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Starlight Hollywood Dinner Dance (Chico) January 30, 6 pm Sierra Nevada Big Room

Dress like your favorite star of the Golden Age of Hollywood (if you wish) and be sure to wear your dancing shoes to this evening of big band music, delicious food and sophisticated fun! A live dance orchestra and buffet supper mark this annual fundraiser for the North State Symphony. This year's event features the Fabulous Swing Kings. For more information, call (530) 898-5984 or visit www.northstatesymphony.org

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January 3 • Senior Center Breakfast. 2081 Frontier Trail 8-11 am (530) 365-8095

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January 9, 10 • Chico Wedding Weekend. Three separate events taking place on one weekend.

Engaged couples will have the chance to hire local vendors for their upcoming wedding. www.chicoweddingweekend.com Red Bluff January 2 • Guided Bird Walk - Sacramento River Discovery Center 8-10 am (530) 527-1196 January 16 • Shop Walk Red Bluff (530) 527-5180

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January 8 • Allison Scull and Victor Martin at the Post Office Saloon (530) 246-2190 • Mary Poppins Sing-A-Long. 6:30 pm First United Methodist Church. Full movie with Sing-A-Long subtitles starring Julie Andrews. (530) 229-3661 January 8, 22 • Leatherby’s Fiddle Jam. Fiddlers, guitar and mandolin players get together at Leatherby’s Ice Creamery in Redding from 7:00-9:00 pm for a live jam performance.

The performers range in age from 6 years of age to over 80. Admission is free.

January 9 • 2nd Saturday ArtHop 5-9 pm Look for maps at www.anewscafe.com January 28 • The Dance Project’s Birthday Celebration and Performance in celebration of 6 years.

Sample 6 wines, each accompanied with a wine pairing appetizer. The evening will conclude with a one-night only special performance of the company’s spring repertoire at the Cascade Theatre. Tickets are available at Vintner’s Cellar. (530) 222-WINE Shasta Lake January 30 • Seventh Annual Multi-cultural Celebration 11 am - 3 pm at Central Valley High School.

Music, food, cultural exhibits and more.

(530) 241-8421 or (530) 722-5119 Weaverville January 2 • Weaverville Art Cruise. Galleries and other businesses open from 5-8 pm (530) 623-6101

Cascade Theatre www.cascadetheatre.org

January 4 • Merle Haggard - A benefit for the Northern California Veterans Home January 10 • SF Opera Grand Opera HD Cinema Series Samson & Delilah January 16 I’m Still Standing Comedy Tour January 30 • San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus

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January 12-15 • Bethel Church School and Service January 16 • California Deer Association Fundraiser January 17 • Comedy Central Live - Gabriel Iglesias January 20 • Shasta Community Concert Series present Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band.

January 30 • Soroptimist International of Redding - 37th Annual Mardi Gras. All funds from this event go toward local community projects.

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January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Live music every Saturday night in Carlino’s Event Center January 8 • Comedy Club with Eric Haines and Stephen B

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January 15 • “The Magic of Movies” Tom Hanks Series January 17 • Southtown Strummers Sunday Sing-Along Concert January 23 • Tribute to Johnny Cash Band Concert January 30 • The Rocky Horror Picture Show January 31 • Johnny Cash Movie - “Walk the Line”

DAVE KOZ AFTERNOONS

Tehama District Fairgrounds www.tehamadistrictfair.com January 9, 16 • Red Bluff Outlaw Karts www.rboutlaws.com January 16 • St. Elizabeth Auxiliary Crab Feed (530) 527-5920

Turtle Bay Exploration Park www.turtlebay.org Through January 3 • Art of the Brick Through January 10 • The Scoop on Poop

Event times and dates are subject to change without notice. Please check event phone number or website to verify dates and times. Enjoy Magazine is not responsible for any inconveniences due to event changes. We do our best to include all submissions, but do not guarantee your event will be included on the calendar. Please e-mail your upcoming events to info@ enjoymagazine.net

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from our AMAZING OFFER. When you mention this article within 2 weeks of receiving this offer, you’ll receive my entire new patient exam for $17. That’s our full exam, with xrays…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $239 any other time. Further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that I have affordable family plans. (By federal law, this offer excludes Medicare, but call, chiropractic changes lives!)

Great care at a great fee. Please, I hope there is no misunderstanding about the quality of care just because I am offering a lower exam fee. I utilize several different adjusting techniques in my office to better serve you. If you prefer manual techniques or Activator, it makes no difference to me. I’m here to serve you and to make a difference in your life. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to 98 year olds for over 10 years now. I’m just offering this low fee to help more people.

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As Shasta Regional Medical Center searches for solutions to the existing health care problems for the communities we care for, we would like to remind everyone in the midst of all the strategies, you will not pay a penny more at Shasta Regional Medical Center than your required co-pay for emergency service.

Shasta Regional Medical Center is available to everyone, and in most cases your out-of-network benefits will pay the same at Shasta Regional as they would at any other facility.

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REDDING CLUB INVESTS IN THE COMMUNITY

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A successful track record of putting smiles on children’s faces continues to grow for the Active 20-30 Club of Redding. From helping build playgrounds to giving more than 100 local youths basketball hoops, from raising funds for non-profits to volunteering at school events, the service organization for 21- to 39-year-olds gives its members opportunities “for personal growth, friendship, and leadership development, while improving the quality of life for the special needs of children in our community,” according to the club’s Web site.

Entering its fourth year of charter membership in the Active 20-30 International, the club has become an outlet for like-minded young professionals to socialize and make a social impact, helping groups such as Wings of Angels, Special Olympics and Shasta Women‘s Refuge.

“I think the Active 20-30 Club is vital to a community like Redding,” says Kim Niemer, Director of Community Services for the City of Redding. She has worked with the club on the Alta Mesa Park Playground, Walk this Way at Turtle Bay and on preliminary work on a west Redding playground project. “I moved to Redding in my mid20s and found it difficult to find others my age with similar interests.

The club, as a group, is very welcoming. They prioritize having fun together and community service. They are co-ed and are inviting of singles and couples. This club offers a place where they can make friends and become more invested in the community.”

Ask members what the best part of the club is, and you will hear a consistent answer: “Friends.”

“I’ve made so many solid friends through the club and we hang out all the time,” says Adam McElvain, who works in web development for Win-River Casino. “It’s finding like-minded people. It’s hard to meet people our age … where do you go? Bars?”

He later adds, “It’s awesome because (through the club) I get to meet so many fantastic people in Redding. It tells me there is an obvious desire for something like this in the community - there is a need for it.”

Looking for an outlet, other than hitting the bars, to socialize when they moved to Redding, McElvain and his wife, Courtney, planted the seeds that have grown into a thriving club. They were able to recruit the minimum 10 members needed to become a part of the national charter, and Active 20-30 Club #143 sprouted into fruition. Courtney 77 Enjoy January 2010

served as its first president and Adam as its second.

James Reade, who “didn’t know a soul here” when he moved to Redding in October 2007 to work as a civil engineer for the California Department of Public Health, soon found himself at club mixers and enjoying the company of its members. He is now club president, a duty he feels has professionally broadened him. “It goes back to our hourglass symbol (a part of the club insignia) - you only get a certain amount of time to play with. I look at it as a huge responsibility to develop myself as a leader - I’ve never done anything like this before - it an absolutely amazing experience. I’m learning so much and I’m able to work with such amazing people.”

“And that’s a mission of the club,” says vice president Ian Stripling, a civil engineer for Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer, Inc. “We try to help develop young professionals while doing a good thing.”

As the club continues to evolve, so does its vision. The club is designing five- and 10-year-plans, and ideas are welcome. “The club is still really young and still very organic, so (when new members come in), they have a lot of influence on where this club is going,” McElvain says. “We are still discovering ourselves and discovering where the club is headed.”

One consistent vision will remain intact - making an impact however it can to help the children of Shasta County. “People of our age have more time and energy to give than we do finances,” Reade says.

“We get a lot of face time with children,” McElvain says, “and that, to me - besides the social aspect - is the most fun part.” Stripling and his wife, Sherri, have two young children and work together to juggle their professional, parental and club duties. They sacrifice their “date night” to attend meetings, but as Ian says, “It’s not: ‘Oh man, I’ve got to go to a meeting; it’s, ‘Sweet! I get to go to a meeting!’” For the family, membership has its privileges. “We do a lot of hands-on events with the kids,” says Sherri, an assistant controller for Win-River Casino, “so we can take (our kids) to the events, which is really cool.”

“We have a good time doing whatever we do,” Ian says. “We don’t have any minimum time requirements. We don’t want to limit people if they can’t dedicate all the time. We keep it flexible. What I have found is that the more stuff you do, the more fun you have with folks, and that’s where most people have developed the biggest bonds and friendships - by working together in the community.” •

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DEAR ENJOY Several months ago I started thumbing through a magazine at my optometrist’s office thinking it was a new glossy lifestyle monthly out of New York or L.A. When I saw it had articles about Redding and the North State, I thought San Francisco magazine had run a special edition and when I got to the masthead identifying it as a Redding magazine I was astounded. Have we come that far as a community? The quality of the photography, the layout design, and the professionalism in the articles made me proud to be represented so beautifully as a North State citizen.

Since then I have enjoyed articles and photo essays (even many of the ads!) as they have portrayed local people I know and in whom I am interested.

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