Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living — March 2007

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Northern California Living

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March 2007

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contents

March 2007

Arts

10

Theatre that Moves You Redding City Musical Theatre

Beauty

19

You Glow Girl Master Self-Tanning

Business

30

High Five First Five Shasta

34

Country Organics Bringing Organic to Your Front Door

38

Treasure Trove Step Inside Bog Bean

Dining

17

Wine and Dine Meet Me at Maritime Seafood & Grill

21

Who’s Your Daddy Fat Daddy’s Southern Style BBQ Make a Wish Making Dreams Come True

Giving Back

45

Health

13

Fresh from the Farm Going Organic in the North State

Nature Hike

35

Hey Birdie!

Birding on the Golf Course

North State Living

27

Puppies with Purpose Guide Dogs for the Blind

Profile

12

Right on Track John Signor’s Love for Art and the Railways

31

Story Time Debi Chimenti “Clowns” Around

Recreation

25

On the Fly Fly Fishing in the North State

Technology

15

Game On! The Next Generation of Video Games

In Every Issue

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Top 10 10 Great Movies You Must See

39

Enjoy the View Sunday Afternoon on the River by John Bradford

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What’s Cookin’ Corned Beef and Vegetables

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Where to Find Us Locations Throughout the North State

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Calendar of Events What’s Happening in the North State Cover Photo: Michael Caranci March 2007 Enjoy 4

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Editors Page

Promises to Keep Yvonne Mazzotta publisher

As mother nature floods us with her precious gifts, March can be considered a month of true unveiling. Winter begins to wane as the first promise of spring is just around the corner. The rains come, the rivers get full and lush green appears. It is a time of promise.

A promise to learn and grow… Why not cast your line out and try a new sport like fly fishing. The Fly Shop’s, Michael Caranci says, “Northern California has the best fishing in the country” with over 130 miles of rivers and streams.

Michelle Adams publisher Ronda Ball managing editor Matt Briner senior designer Terry Olson copy editor Katie Murphy web programming James Mazzotta advertising sales director/photography Curtis Davis advertising sales representative Michael O’Brien advertising sales representative

120 Lake Blvd East Redding, CA 96003 Phone 530.246.4687 Fax 530.246.2434 A promise to take care… Taking care of our families through organic farming, where the produce is not only free of chemicals but is healthy and nutritious. To Lynette Gooch of Tuscan Heights Lavender Gardens, it means “a promise to Mother Nature” to take care of the land. To the Edmonson Family of Country Organics, it is a lifestyle the family chooses in which to raise their children.

A promise to share family recipes… To live here is often to begin your own business and restaurateurs are no exception. Check out Fat Daddy’s family “secret sauce” or the unparalleled Maritime Seafood & Grill, a restaurant destined for four-star excellence.

A promise of giving back… From raising guide dogs for the blind where the “eyes of freedom” motto is patience, practice and praise to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, whose goal is to grant the wish of every child who has a life-threatening medical condition.

Finally, the Redding City Musical Theatre promises smiles and goose bumps to all who attend their productions.

From the heart-felt generosity of our community to the natural overwhelming beauty and fruitful yield of the land — the North State keeps its promises.

Located at City Hall in Redding, this larger-thanlife bronze statue of a fly fisherman is just one of many artistic displays that make up the beautiful Sculpture Park. Catch And Release On The Sacramento River was created by Ercel Johnson and made possible

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Contributors

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

Melissa Gulden: Melissa has returned to the Redding area after earning her Master's degree at Chico State and working as an editor and college English teacher in Las Vegas. She is currently working on her teaching credential so she can teach high school. Melissa also enjoys performing and local theater, and is eager to grace the Redding stages once again.

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

Gary VanDeWalker: Gary grew up in Mt. Shasta, twelve years ago returning from the San Diego area with his wife Monica to pastor the Evangelical Free Church in Mount Shasta.

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.

D. James O’Brien: A freelance writer and novelist, Dan loves the city, but has a deep appreciation for the beauty and majesty of the North State as it acts as a wonderful backdrop for the arts. Currently working towards his degree and transfer to San Francisco, he has been a writer for over a decade.

Sandie Tillery: Sandie writes from her home in Palo Cedro, CA where she lives with her husband John. With a degree in Journalism from CSU San Francisco, she has been writing for local publications for 32 years. Four grandsons provide entertainment and inspiration, a reminder to enjoy small delights and fresh discoveries in every new day.

Cathy Koch: Cathy and her husband have lived in Redding for 17 years with their two grown children. Most of those years have included a guide dog puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

They are currently raising an 8th puppy named Dougal. The club has graduated 3 successful guides in 2006 and looks forward to many more.

Lana Granfors: A resident of Redding for 31 years, 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 the attractions, points of interest and cultural aspects of our community.

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

John R. Bradford: A master's degree in business and corporate background couldn't take John away from his visionary quest of "Mother Nature" in all her glory. Presently, his photos are on display at the Five Windows Gallery (formerly the Scarborough Gallery) in Weaverville. A show is scheduled for the month of July, 2007.

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Arts

by Michael O’Brien

R E D D I N G C I T Y M U S I C A L T H E AT R E C O M PA N Y e Music Man. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Oklahoma! 42nd Street. South Pacific. e titles bring smiles and goose bumps to musical theater lovers. To see such musicals, North State residents at one time would have to travel to San Francisco, Los Angeles or New York City.

However, we are fortunate to find ourselves associated with someone who made a dream come true, and produces such entertaining spectacles right here in Redding.

Diana Christensen founded e Redding City Musical eatre Company (RCMTC) in 2005 as a culmination of a dream born in a lifetime of dance, theater and music. Featuring local talent and Broadway-caliber material, Christensen and her company are set to put Redding on the map as a featured destination for audiences to see quality musicals.

“I have danced my whole life,” Christensen said. “At 17, I traveled to L.A. and spent a summer training in tap, ballet, and jazz at Dupree Dance Academy. Aer I married and started my family, I begin teaching dance in Chico and doing choreography for community theatre.

“When we came to Redding, I was asked to choreograph Shasta High School's musicals and enjoyed that for 12 years,” she said. “I have choreographed about 20 musicals in all, and have supplemented that experience with many college theatre classes. I now teach dance classes at Redding Ballet Academie, choreograph for Redding City Ballet, and sit on the board of directors for the ballet company.”

Christensen is also the artistic director, board member, producer and director of all RCMTC musicals. “ere is a need and a desire here for this type of cultured entertainment,” Christensen said. “I love musicals and decided to fill this need by providing something I love to be involved with.” e realization of her company was borne out of the success of producing Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in 2005 as a part of the Redding City Ballet. “It was the first musical performed at the newly

renovated Cascade eater. We did three shows over one weekend and sold 3,000 tickets,” Christensen said. “I started RCMTC soon aer that experience. In 2006, we presented Peter Pan as our first musical, followed by Guys & Dolls. We’ll do three (musicals) at the Cascade in 2007, starting in March with five performances of South Pacific.”

“I thought a WWII-era musical would appeal to people in our community,” Christensen said. “Plus it is an old favorite that promotes very familiar songs, such as ‘Some Enchanted Evening.’ ” It also features a script that highlights what Christensen considers family-oriented material. As a connoisseur of musicals, she and her family have attended many productions in and out of our area. Based on these experiences, she decided that her company would produce only family-oriented musicals, as this is the type she and her family most enjoy attending.

As with any successful company, the curtain-time production created is only a part of the journey. RCMTC is not just about performing musicals. Christensen has created features of her company that add to the experience. “We provide training workshops for the actors and actresses in the community, to allow them an opportunity to become better in their cra. In turn, this gives us a more experienced talent base to draw from for future musicals.”

Ultimately, RCMTC’s goal is to produce musicals that feature wholesome material, and are open to anyone in the community to participate. When asked about her goals for the future of RCMTC, Christensen hopes to create a junior company. “e junior company will allow younger actors to participate, featuring true musicals with parts for youth, rather than young people playing parts normally filled by adult actors. is Junior Company will help expand the experienced group of actors as well, and encourage the younger actors to pursue their dreams and goals in higher theatrical education,” Christensen said.

“Consequently, I have a goal to establish a scholarship fund. Once established, a percentage of proceeds from ticket sales will go into that fund.” So, attending an RCMTC performance will not only fulfill a need for entertainment, but will contribute to the education of the people involved.

“ Draw the audience into your world; invite

them in and take them on a journey that leaves them breathless and wanting for more.

”

-Diana Christensen

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Profile

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J O H N S I G N O R ’ S LOV E F O R A RT A N D T H E R A I LWAYS P H OTO BY: P H OTO G R A P H Y BY TA RY N .CO M

As the Santa Fe SDX train thundered between San Bernardino and San Diego, two young boys skidded their Schwinn Wasps to a stop. e summer sun dropped as budding artist John Signor and his friend Bo were hypnotized by the fading lights of rail cars passing by. e sunset flickered between the eucalyptus trees as boyhood dreams danced in their heads. In 1960, every kid wanted a Lionel train. Signor was no exception. In pursuit of a Boy Scout merit badge, he moved onto model railroading. “Engineer Jack Elwood would let Bo and me ride on the 1515, the same engine on my model railroad,” Signor said. Later he extended his hobby to jumping onto freight trains and touring the Southwest on weekends.

For Signor, trains took a backseat to art. From the moment he could hold a pencil he drew. His mother saved every drawing. “I found myself in kindergarten drawing elaborate stuff.” Later he combined his passion for drawing with his love for trains, becoming one of the premier artists and authors in the world of railroading.

Destiny drew Signor and his family to Dunsmuir. A graphic designer, trains brought Signor to a second career as a brakeman for the Southern Pacific Railroad. In 1974, he rode his first cantaloupe train out of Tracy. As his family grew with two children, he wanted to move to a small town. He relocated to Dunsmuir in 1978. He worked trains from Dunsmuir to Ashland. To satisfy his curiosity, Signor used his 35hour layovers in Ashland to study maps and documents scoured from e Vault, a treasure trove of information in the local office of the Southern Pacific. Taking his research, he created 1920-style maps of the railways and combined pages of notes into the story of the railroad around Mount Shasta. In 1982, he published Rails in the Shadow of Mt. Shasta. e book was an immediate success. However, the publisher only made nine-hundred copies before discontinuing business. e book became a railroader’s collectible. e lure of art continued to pull on Signor. In 1990, he took a break

from Southern Pacific to start his own graphic design business. In 1994, he quit the railroad, never having the time to return to his railway job. He finished his years for retirement serving as a conductor on the Shasta Sunset Dinner Train. He began his 10th railroad book this year. He edits three magazines: e Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific Historical Society magazines. Among his numerous works of art are 65 oil paintings with a railroad theme.

Signor’s studio smells of oil paint and paper. Upstairs, a massive layout of the Santa Fe railroad of Southern California shows what happens when a boy’s dreams becomes the hobby of a skilled artist. In the studio, paintings of trains hang on the wall, along with an easel with one of three works in progress.

Signor paints in the Plein Air style, popular from the turn-of-thecentury until the 1920s. Plein Air painting is a form of landscape painting, semi-impressionistic using vibrant colors in a natural, loose style. “My paintings are about landscapes and then trains,” Signor remarked. “e Plein Air painter never uses black. at can be difficult in painting trains. But I never use black. I mix a dark with about eight different colors. In nature, rarely is anything really black in color.” Plein Air painting is also done outside, with a box of paints and a portable easel. Signor admits, “In this respect, I’m not a Plein Air painter. My work is created in a studio. ough it is done in the Plein Air style.”

Signor used his first Plein Air works for dust jackets of his books, then for his own amusement. “Everything I write and draw is a reflection of me. I do it for me.” Signor’s paintings are a combination of vivid landscapes and detailed trains. “Every number and rivet of the train has to be accurate or rail buffs notice.”

As he once stood in the Southern California sunsets with his friend Bo watching the trains go by, Signor now paints in the evening when he can control the light. “I always wanted to do art. It’s what I did from the very beginning. It’s what God gave me the ability to do.”

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Health

by Sandie Tillery

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The National Organic Standards Board Definition of "Organic", taken from their website: ota.com. The following definition of "organic" was passed by the NOSB at its April 1995 meeting in Orlando, FL. “Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of offfarm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony.

‘Organic’ is a labeling term that denotes products produced under the authority of the Organic Foods Production Act. The principal guidelines for organic production are to use materials and practices that enhance the ecological balance of natural systems and that integrate the parts of the farming system into an ecological whole.

Organic agriculture practices cannot ensure that products are completely free of residues; however, methods are used to minimize pollution from air, soil and water.

Organic food handlers, processors and retailers adhere to standards that maintain the integrity of organic agricultural products. The primary goal of organic agriculture is to optimize the health and productivity of interdependent communities of soil life, plants, animals and people.”

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e family dinner table saw some dramatic changes through the decades of the 20th century. Fast-paced lives ushered in fast foods, ready-made meals and processed, refined products with long shelf lives. With a new millennium ahead of us, many families are rediscovering the joys and benefits of foods fresh from the farm, free of the chemicals that have been added to give products their longevity. With a commitment to take care of the land and a desire to grow healthy, nutritious food that promotes wellness, organic farmers, ranchers and gardeners, and their vendors, have been enjoying more and more attention from their North State neighbors.

An increasing number of us are changing our lifestyles and embracing a more earth-friendly, health-conscious approach in all aspects of living. e list includes gardening practices, food, health care, clothes, skin care, fuel, and animal feed. ough controversy swirls around definitions and marketing practices in the midst of competition for the consumer dollar, consumers are becoming more informed and more interested in the processes as well as the products that sustain their lives.

Last year, ABC News broadcast a series of investigative reports in an effort to define organic. In its Nov. 29 report “Are Organic Foods Better for You?” the question was raised: “Can mass-produced food grown on factory farms be truly organic?” e news report raised questions without definitive answers. e truth is that the term itself is interpreted differently in every state and every country when it comes to standards and practices.

According to Caryn Moen, agricultural and standard investigator with the Shasta County Department of Agriculture, organic is a “protected” word that applies to producers, handlers and processors of products registered as organic. In order to be classified as organic in California, applicants must first apply for registration, which entails a thorough interview process with a county investigator exploring such issues as soil quality, sustainability, storage practices, insect and disease control, among others.

Certification is the next step in the process for producers,

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handlers, and processors if their sales exceed $5,000 per year. is is a lengthy and costly process. Topping a long list of registered organic food items grown and produced in Shasta County are wild rice, grapes and grape rootstock, cheese, lavender, beef, basil and other herbs, pecans, and garlic. According to Moen, there might have been a handful of registered organic businesses in the county 20 years ago. Now, there is more than 30.

Lynette Gooch of Tuscan Heights Lavender Gardens in Whitmore considers organic to mean “a promise to Mother Nature” to care for the land. She said, “You get back what you give.” Lynette and husband, Richard, had a great harvest in 2006, their first as registered organic growers. eir soil had never been cultivated. ey amended it with gypsum, fertilize with liquid fish emulsion and line the beds with oyster shells to add calcium. ough Lynette cannot guarantee all the handmade lavender products she sells at cra fairs and shows and at the gi shop on their land to be completely organic, she makes every effort to use ingredients that are as pure and pollutant free as possible. ey do guarantee their lavender oil (steam distilled themselves) and their garden with over 140 varieties of lavender to be organic.

As health-conscious consumers have demanded food and nutrition products that they feel will enhance their long-term health, mainstream marketers have taken up the challenge, following in the footsteps of health food stores.

Most large grocery and drug stores now carry organic, all-natural products and showcase them more prominently than in years past. Holiday Market, a locally owned chain of grocery stores here in the North State, has increased its organic and all natural product lines throughout its stores, as have Raley’s and Safeway.

Doug Duggins, director of marketing for Holiday, stressed the chain’s commitment to address the growing demand. “ree or four years ago, we made the decision to focus on offering the largest organic selection in the North State.” Duggins reported that they offer a full spectrum and consistent selection of organic grocery and specialty items from Summers organic beef to their extensive organic produce department.

Kent’s Meats and Groceries discovered a niche by providing Prather Ranch beef, and chickens from Rosie’s and Rocky’s, all raised as organically as possible and labeled as “all natural”. Kent Pfrimmer also carries organic produce, as much local as possible, he said, depending on the season. He commented that he has a new younger clientele looking for more natural products. is demand has helped increase his sales in the last two to three years by more than 50 percent.

Ronda Nelson, an herbalist and nutritionist, counsels clients at her business, Restoration Health, to eat for health. She confirms that organic foods have more vitamins, minerals and amino acids, especially in their raw form. She said, “Eating raw organic food is the best way to provide bioavailable nutrients, including the critical enzymes.” Nelson offers on-going classes including “Nutrition Boot Camp” and other services such as a monthly “Raw Food” Dinner Club.

A new lunch counter has been added to Enterprise Health Foods’ array of products that support the pursuit of healthy lifestyles. Eden at Enterprise Health Foods is open from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. offering soups and sandwiches made with all natural, organic ingredients for people on the go. Many folks call in ahead and come in to pick up their orders to avoid the rush or competition for the limited seating. Mary Pryde, general manager of the store, said they have seen a dramatic rise in sales over the last several years as customers make an effort to avoid synthetics and toxins. “e body recognizes food. e intake of whole foods and supplements helps with absorption of nutrients,” Pryde said. She emphasized that organic foods are picked at their peak of ripeness ready for immediate use by consumers. “ey may not be as beautiful to look at,” she explained, “but the flavor is so incredible.”

Availability is not an issue any longer. With the increase in demand, North State shoppers will find their favorite healthy foods at health food stores, the local markets, organic farmers markets, and through home delivery services. During the spring, summer and fall harvesting seasons, many farmers invite customers to pick or purchase right from the source. Some families are making it a recreational activity to go shopping for their weekly menus. Take some time to enjoy the experience of eating for health!

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Technology

by D. James O’Brien

game on!

T H E N E XT G E N E R AT I O N O F V I D E O G A M E S

Sony. Microso. Nintendo. ese three manufactures are the Big ree of gaming excellence.

Gaming is no longer the sole occupation of basement nerds and computer techies. e digital age has placed console systems squarely in the mainstream.

Today’s commercials are not targeting solely the early teens that once made up the world of Atari and mall arcades.

An ad for the Game Boy Advance targets the idea of memory loss as a retiree-aged man struggles to remember an old friend’s name as an endorsement to get the small portable gaming system.

Another targets a young couple as they trip through a city, searching for one another using the technology of the PSP (PlayStation Portable).

In the past, we had seen a slow approach to the concept of portable gaming systems. Sega and Nintendo fought it out for many years as to who would possess the superior gaming console, only to be trumped by technology and not each other. e progression from cartridge-style games to that of a disc paved the way for the hard-drive equipped models that most gamers are now accustomed.

Late 2006 welcomed the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii to an already competitive field of NextGen systems with a much earlier release of the Microso Xbox 360. Both the Wii and PS3 suffered from limited supply and many unhappy people did not have their reservations filled.

Which system is going to best fill the void in your gaming life? e Xbox 360 boasts a handful of brilliant shooters (games in which you view the action from a first-person view) and visuals that make you believe that you are knee deep in the jungles of Vietnam or on a faraway planet conjured by the world of Halo. Sales for Microso in the U.S. are staggering, but crossing overseas we see a dramatic shi to Sony and Nintendo.

Nintendo is still the go-to system for young children and those that love the nostalgic value of yesteryear and silly venues. Sony remains a solid system for strategy, role-playing and a variety of shooters, but most gamers would not hesitate to weigh in on the side of Xbox in terms of platform and shooter-style games.

I guess it truly comes down to what you want from a system. Many people have welcomed the world of online gaming. A variety of MMORPG (Massive Multi-Player Online Role-Playing Game) games like RuneScape and World of Warcra have created a solid foundation of gamers.

Games, like most things in life, are advancing technologically faster than most people can possibly keep up with. Couple that with the rising costs of these games and systems, and we can see that this wave of NextGen systems is only a stepping stone into a much larger world of imagery and animation that we will see continue to grow at an exponential rate.

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Dining

by Teresa Wilson

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One of Redding’s newest and most elegant restaurants, the Maritime beckon one in from the bustling downtown. With crisp, white linen-clad tables and ivory walls, the environment is warm and inviting, employing Seafood & Grill, is sure to create a memorable dining experience.

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Francisco. e Rodin was named one of the top 10 restaurants in San My evening fare began with an appetizer of beets, cherry tomatoes and Francisco. Song brings his culinary expertise to Redding, bringing a little goat cheese on a bed of spinach drizzled with a tangerine mint vinaigrette, bit of city to the country. followed by a mouth-watering bowl of creamy clam chowder.

Song and his wife, Unni, were spellbound by the beauty of e entrée was hazelnut-battered pan-roasted pork loin with Every dish apricot and balsamic glaze served with oyster mushrooms and the North State during a visit to see an old friend. Soon, they determined a fine dining establishment would fare well in was prepared to complemented with scalloped potatoes. our growing region and the planning for a new endeavor dish was prepared to perfection and the presentation perfection and wasEvery began. Unni admits Redding was much larger than she magnificent. e service was impeccable and each course initially expected and knew immediately they had found a the presentation was delivered with perfect timing. new home.

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M A S T E R S E L F TA N N I N G B E F O R E Y O U R D AY AT T H E B E A C H Okay all you Spring Breakers, and those of you who are looking a whiter shade of pale, those days of Crisco and a lounge chair are over. With the rapidly depleting ozone layer, one can’t be too careful when it comes to the sun. ere are many other ways to warm up that complexion in time for Cancun. Self-tanners have improved by leaps and bounds and so has their user-friendliness. So grab a pair of gloves and get glowing! ere are definite dos and don’ts to self-tanning, beginning with formula. Be sure to pick out a kind of tanner you can handle. You may want to take a trial run on a weekend, several days before your vacation. If something goes awry, you don’t want to be an orange streak in a bikini the very first day in Mexico, Havasu, or wherever your destination.

Home tanners come in lotions, gels, sprays and mousses. Whatever kind you get, a faux tan develops in about nine to 12 hours and lasts three to five days. Gradual tanners contain smaller amounts of DHA (dihydroxyacetone, the active ingredient) for color you build over time. Face products contain even less DHA, since facial skin absorbs tanners more easily.

Self-tanning is cheap, convenient, and easy, so don’t be afraid. However, there are rules to tanning: Always exfoliate away dead skin. Removing the dulling cells makes the skin’s surface smoother, so the tanner’s pigments can spread evenly. Keep in mind that some exfoliators contain abrasive particles, which can tear away at the skin’s outer layer and cause irritation. To be on the safe side, use an oil-free, cream-based scrub with fine granules, such as almond meal or sugar. For an invigorating body scrub, try Lancôme Aromatonic Energizing Body Scrub. is bright green scrub smells so fresh you’ll wish it was a fragrance ($30, department stores).

Avoid buildup by rubbing a moisturizer into tough areas, such as knees, elbows and feet. Let it absorb before applying tanner. Start at the bottom and work your way up. (If you begin at your face, you’ll have to bend over to reach the lower areas, causing crease lines around your belly.) Dry areas grab on to tanning agents and turn extra dark. To smooth tanner over hard-toreach places, such as your back, use a paddle applicator, spreading the gel or cream in a back-and-forth motion (Sun Mate, $6, drugstore.com). Be sure to wash hands aerward. If you happen to streak, use an exfoliator and start over.

Use a mirror to make sure you cover all body angles. Tinted tanners make it easy to see where you’ve missed, but the color can rub off on clothes or sheets. Most tanners also leave temporary odors.

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Tanning Tools • Sprays: The fastest at-home option, this makes it easy to hit hard-to-reach body parts. (Avon Sun Self Tanning Spray, $9.99, avon.com).

• Foam: Light, spreadable and easier to control than spray. (Neutrogena Instant Bronze Streak-Free Foam, $10, drugstores).

• Wipes: Individually wrapped in convenient foil packets and pre-moistened with just the right amount of self-tanner, these single-use towelettes deliver a foolproof, fast-acting tan — ideal for travel. (Estee Lauder Go Tan Sunless Towelettes, $23-$28, esteelauder.com).

• Tinted Gel: The gel’s bronze hue shows where you’ve applied. (Lancôme Flash Bronzer Glow N’ Wear Gel, $29.50, lancome.com).

• Gradual Tan: Subtle color makes this good for beginners, but it’s still a tanner like the others; apply unevenly and you’ll tan unevenly. Jergens Natural Glow Face Daily Moisturizer, $6.99, drugstores).

Beyond At-Home Tanning: Spray Booths At the tanning center, you take off all your clothes (if you’re not comfortable doing that, then wear an old swimsuit you don’t mind staining), put on the shower cap provided and step into a booth that spritzes tanner all over you (you can choose whether to go light or dark). A beep or voice tells you when to turn around so every spot is covered. The booth is very userfriendly, just be sure to wear the goggles, and rub the barrier cream over rough spots, such as knees, tops of feet and hands.

While no one should purposely inhale or ingest the mist, DHA is a non-hazardous compound and causes no adverse reaction in moderate quantities.

Pros It’s affordable, and definitely the fastest route to a tan—the spraying takes less than five minutes.

Cons You don’t have great control over where or how much tanner goes on. The process doesn’t include exfoliation, so you should do that at home before you go.

Booths also tend to be chilly (the misting has to be done below 74 degrees for best effect). And you’ll notice a slight self-tanner smell for a few hours afterward.

Cost A single session is around $30, but many salons offer packages that cut the cost of individual sessions.

Try the Mystic Tan at Sunkissed Tanning Salon, 64 Hartnell Ave., Redding. (530) 223-9444.

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Business

by Melissa Gulden

FAT DA D DY ’ S G O U R M E T B B Q Hardly your typical business owners, brothers Mike and Jim Norvell are gregarious, tattooed and full of chutzpah — but I guess that’s par for the course in a business founded on spice.

Fat Daddy’s Gourmet BBQ is one hot hangout. And it’s not just Jim’s secret sauce and marinade, either. With more than 40 years restaurant experience between them, these brothers know how to run the show.

Four years ago, both men were working for “the other guy” when they decided they wanted a piece of the action — their own place. Intending on opening in Yuba City, they chose Redding because Mike and his wife, Rebecca, loved the area and wanted to raise their kids there.

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“We could have gone anywhere,” said Mike. “But everything fell into place here. e move was very natural, so we knew it was meant to be.”

At their father’s insistence, they chose the name ‘Fat Daddy’s’, then the logo, of which Mike had a vision for years. ings began to fall into place and many local businesses pitched in to make the dream a reality.

More Family Ties, than Family Feud, it is truly a family affair. Mike works the front, Jim, the back and Rebecca, the books. As Mike puts it, “Everything you see is me, everything you taste is him, and everything you don’t see is her.” e dynamic duo’s next step aer opening the restaurant was to market Jim’s secret sauce, which is now sold in 24 stores in the North State, including Holiday, WinCo and Food Maxx. eir goal now is to have their own manufacturing plant at the local level as well. Aer all, Mike has always preached “the power is in the consumer’s hands to keep business local. If you can’t support one another in a town like Redding, what can you do?” Indeed. e uniqueness of the Southern-style barbeque and the quickness of the service makes Fat Daddy’s a very popular feeding spot. “Our M.O. is turn and burn,” said Mike.

“It’s not fast food, it’s good food, fast.”

With catering, take-out and a lively sit-down atmosphere, Fat Daddy’s offers plenty of good, old-fashioned barbeque, with a zesty twist.

According to Mike, even if they go national they’ll never abandon their Redding roots.

“It all started here.” Lucky for us.

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ousands of fly fisherman are lured to Shasta County eachby year by ourO’Brien more D. James than 130 miles of rivers and streams. From beginners to advanced anglers, fishing in our region is optimal just about any time of year.

“Northern California has the best fishing in the country,” said Michael Caranci, an FFF Certified Master Instructor and Director of Outfitters for e Fly Shop in Redding.

Carnanci and the other professional guides at e Fly Shop spend an average of 200 days a year out on the water and share tips and techniques among each other to better serve their clientele. In 2005, more than 4,400 people took advantage of the experienced guide services offered by e Fly Shop and the number increases each year.

Redding is becoming well known for its ample fishing opportunities and fishermen come from all over the nation to fish in our waterways.

Whether anglers choose to walk and wade or glide along the Sacramento River in a McKenzie dri boat, there are many fishing opportunities within two hours of Redding. Some of the best year-round fishing is on the lower Sacramento, which runs right through Redding and is a good choice for beginners.

Fishing for steelhead is done predominantly in the mid-winter months with great locations along the Klamath and Trinity rivers.

Trout season officially opens the last Saturday in April and runs through November 15.

Fly fishing is not just a men’s activity anymore. “It is the fastest growing sport among women,” said Caranci. “Women have the finesse it takes to bend a rod, while men tend to be more cumbersome in their approach.”

Beginners can spend as little as $50 to several hundred to secure the necessary gear, although $200 is average for the first-timer to be adequately equipped. In any sport, there is some type of paraphernalia to purchase and one could spend significantly more depending on the type of gear chosen.

Caranci said you can catch just about any type of fish on a fly rod using a different presentation and lure, although snaring the elusive sturgeon or catfish is unlikely.

When asked what type of lure was best, Caranci suggested using natural materials like chicken feathers or deer hair wrapped around a hook. “ey imitate life. It’s very impressionistic in that sense,” he said. ere are synthetic materials used as well, but the natural materials tend to be more successful.

Caranci offers a few pointers for beginners who wish to drop their first line.

• Get advice from experienced professionals at a local shop.

• Take casting lessons. Most local shops offer lessons for about $20 to $50 per hour and employ a trained professional staff to assist the first-timer or advanced angler.

• Try before you buy. Many shops offer hand help on-site so customers can get a feel for the rod they plan to purchase. It’s all about personal preference. e Fly Shop stocks merchandise its employees use and recommend through personal experience. Tim Fox, retail manager of e Fly Shop, said they mail out about 300,000 catalogs all over the country and receive a significant amount of business nationwide through their website at www.theflyshop.com. ey offers guided fishing excursions locally and arranges trips to worldwide destinations. With a talented staff of certified instructors and fishing enthusiasts, the beginning or advanced fishermen can learn from the experience of these professionals whether shopping online at www.flyshop.com or visiting the store at 4140 Churn Creek Road.

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Community

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GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ere was a low-lying band of moisture hanging over the Sacramento River as we passed the Riverside Bridge on I-5 headed for San Rafael. I bought some new clothes to wear for the occasion because this was a major accomplishment and a special time in the lives of the students… one that changes how they will see the world and how the world will see them.

I am a part of a unique group of people that raise puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind. With campuses in San Rafael, CA, and Boring, OR, Guide Dogs for the Blind provides specially trained dogs to visually impaired people throughout the United States and Canada. We raisers are high school seniors working on senior projects, 4-H families developing new skills, compassionate young people wanting to work with animals and adults who simply want to give back to our community. Our common bond is our passion for dogs and people. We volunteer 14 to16 months of our time to provide safe homes for puppies from Guide Dogs for the Blind’s own colony of dogs. Most of our pups are Labrador Retrievers; however, Guide Dog’s special stock also includes Golden Retrievers, German Shepard’s and Golden Retriever-Labrador crosses. We work with the pups to develop the skills and confidence for a job that is becoming more and more demanding.

Our Shasta County club, Eyes for Freedom’s motto patience, practice, and praise - gets us through many of the behavior challenges we encounter… that, and a 1-inch thick Puppy Raising Manual. e manual contains all the do’s and don’ts of raising a puppy, as well as special tips to help us and the puppies make good choices. Two times a month, we meet to discuss puppy-raising issues, practice skills and tell stories.

Guide Dogs for the Blind’s advisors are only a phone call or e-mail away for consultation.

Our role as puppy raisers is to expose the pups to a wide variety of life situations and help them develop appropriate behaviors and responses. For example, you might see us walking through the automatic doors at the grocery store three or four times with a pup that seems tentative about the sound and motion of the doors. You will oen see us repeatedly walking up and down the dog food isle so the puppy can practice ignoring the kibble spilled from a torn bag of dog food. Some pups get anxious in crowds of people or find getting in and out of cars frightening. Just like the people they are partnered with, each puppy is unique and an individual.

Back on the road, we drive through Vacaville and I can feel the butterflies in my stomach. My thoughts dri as I think

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Guide Dog puppy raising is giving your heart to a stranger through the love of a dog. how she must have enjoyed the five months of formal training she received when she returned to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Campus. She had a mischievous side and I know she would have figured out ways to displease her trainers if she wanted. One thing that truly makes guide dogs distinctive is that they are thinking dogs.

Obviously, they have to be obedient to commands, but more importantly for the safety of their partner, they must also know when to disobey. is is called intelligent disobedience. I knew my little one was full of something like this, but I didn’t realize her behavior would later be called “intelligent”.

I gave her as many experiences as I could, but wondered if it would be enough. We have traveled by bus, ferry, train and car. We have climbed long spiraling stairs, walked through Redding’s MarketFest, and shopped at every kind of store imaginable. We have given talks about Guide Dogs at local schools, Lions Clubs and Rotary meetings.

We dined at many local restaurants and attended performances at the Cascade eater and the Redding Convention Center. We have taken hikes through Whiskeytown, traveled the Oregon Coast and stayed in hotels throughout California and Oregon. e sound of barking dogs marks the end of our journey.

As we search for a place to park, my tummy is doing flip flops. It is time to see Arcadia again and meet Susan for the first time before we gather on stage with other raisers and students for a formal graduation ceremony.

My husband and I wait comfortably in the music room of the dormitory, anticipating her reaction when we meet again. On my le, I hear the jingle of tags and someone

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saying “go slow” as they darken the doorway. A petite woman with curly black hair enters with a small black lab.

We say hello to Susan and Arcadia greet us with a wagging tail and then, as if a light switch was turned on, she starts to wiggle out of control and falls to the floor for a belly rub. Oh yeah, she remembers us!

Our time on stage is brief as I wish them safe travels through their new life together, and then all too soon it’s time to say goodbye again to this pup who was so much of my life here in Redding . is time there is a hint of adventure in the air. e plane leaves tomorrow for Toronto. Susan has a new companion to guide her and Arcadia has a new home.

As puppy raisers, our goal is to give back to Guide Dogs for the Blind happy, healthy and well-mannered young dogs that trust and can be trusted. We could not accomplish our task without being welcomed by the many Shasta County businesses that open their doors to our visits, the support of family and friends, our employers and teachers, and the encouraging stories of people we meet throughout our travels. I truly believe that this outpouring of support also motivates these pups to grow up believing they are special and perhaps, having a greater sense of purpose.

To see videos, read stories and learn more, visit the web site at www.guidedogs.com Eyes for Freedom Guide Dog Puppy Raisers would like to thank the experienced people at Dana Park Veterinary Hospital for their continued care and e Enterprise Lions Club and Burney Loins Club for sponsoring some of our pups.

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Business

by Teresa Wilson

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F I R ST 5 S H A STA P U TS C H I L D R E N F I R ST “How are the children?” is the motto of First 5 Shasta, the Shasta Children and Families First Commission dedicated to helping young children from prenatal to age 5.

More than $10 million has been invested in the children of Shasta County through Proposition 10 funding that established a 50-cent tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products. e funding has allowed First 5 Shasta to charter a number of programs through partnerships with local organizations. e goal in these collaborative efforts is providing programs and activities that nurture early childhood development through parent/family support and education, physical health, literacy and implementation of playgrounds for children through age 5.

“We need to put resources where they make a difference. All opportunities that happen for a child in the first five years of life allow them to succeed later on,” said Muffy Berryhill, Executive Director of First 5 Shasta.

First 5 Shasta performed a community assessment and developed a plan tailored to the unique needs of our children. Once the needs were identified, First 5 Shasta provided Prop 10 funding to community organizations who work independently to implement programs such as school readiness, health and wellness, oral health and a number of “special opportunity awards” that enhance existing programs and projects.

“If we can say all the children are well, then the community is well,” said Berryhill.

First 5 Shasta is dedicated to helping young children and $7 million has been invested in local programs and activities that place a high value on early childhood development and learning. Another $1.5 million has been earmarked for an early care initiative that addresses childcare needs through education and professional support for childcare providers.

One of the most noticeable contributions to the community is the development of 15 playgrounds, located from Cottonwood to Castella, designed specifically for preschool children.

“When I started here five years ago, there was nothing on the map,” said Deborah Peel, marketing communications director for First 5 Shasta, as she proudly pointed out the several playground locations on a map of the North State.

Peel is equally excited about the upcoming Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration April 22–28 that has become a Shasta County tradition. “e Week of the Young Child is a time to honor young children and remind our community that they are important and valuable residents of Shasta County.”

To learn more about First 5 Shasta and the programs they support and fund, visit www.first5shasta.org or call (530) 229-8300.

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DEBI CHIMENTI “CLOWNS” AROUND Kid Klown is a fictional figure created by Debi Chimenti to entertain her four boys.

During early morning story time, the clown would take them on adventures. His journeys soon became the boys’ favorite story. Later at play groups they would ask their mom to share the stories.

Kid Klown has finally made his way from Chimenti’s imagination into print.

“When my boys were little, they loved ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Show,’ ” Chimenti said. “But aer watching that show, they would be hyped up and play acting the violence they had seen. So I would tell them the klown story to try and counteract that show. From there it grew into a complete story that helps kids learn to be more tolerant of those who are different.”

And the whole family had a hand in creating the stories, she said. e family moved to Redding in 1997 from Minnesota. In that first year, three of her boys ended up at the hospital, one for over 18 days. Chimenti said the people in the community really rallied around to help her family. Every night someone brought dinner to the hospital. While she stayed with her son during the day, friends took care of the baby and got the other two to school and sports.

“In that time, the community proved itself to our family,” Chimenti said. “In my own little way, I’m trying to pay them back, a kind of pay it forward idea.”

Chimenti goes to book fairs at schools and other places for book-signing appearances. She donates part of her proceeds to fund libraries. “It’s important to me to get into schools and excite kids about reading,” she said.

For $12.95, kids can read two books in one. Flip the book over to continue the story.

Beautifully illustrated, the book is built to withstand everyday use by children. Chimenti worked with illustrator Beej Femmel in creating the book. We kind of mirror the story she said. Beej is really quiet and shy about her work. I’m the outgoing one; together we’re going on an adventure just like the characters in the book.

Beej teaches art at Old Shasta Elementary School. Chimenti works at Sweet Baby Jane, a children’s boutique store in the Mt. Shasta Mall. “It’s fun to interact with the kids when they come in,” she said. She is also a teacher’s aide St. Joseph Elementary school, another venue to

present her story. “ey get pretty excited about getting to meet the lady who wrote the book.”

Chimenti’s book is in circulation at the Redding Library. It is also available at Turtle Bay gi store, Sugar Plum Cottage gi store, Casual NV and Village Schoolhouse Toy Store. She is hoping to have a booth at the YMCA children’s health day and to have it available at the pediatrics wing at both hospitals soon.

“My goal is to pay off this book and get another into print,” she said, “and help kids look beyond the surface to see who someone really is underneath.”

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Imagine the possibilities… is family did!

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Business

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Bob and Mandy Edmondson started their young family on a journey in June 2006 that has become the adventure of their lives.

Two and a half years before, another young couple, Jim and Rachel Brown, had started a new venture to help support their interest in eating organic produce. ey had worked for a farming family who ran a similar business in a different community, so when they moved to Shasta County they started their own home-delivery business taking organic produce right to their customers’ front doors. e Edmondsons were customers who learned that the Browns would be leaving the area and promptly purchased the business.

Leaving behind a teaching career, Bob decided with Mandy to make the business —Country Organics — a family affair involving their three young children. Rylie, Will and Ella help with bagging and boxing, and ride along with Bob on deliveries occasionally. As homeschoolers, this gives the children unique opportunities with Dad and Mom, learning life skills along with their academics. e Edmondsons will add baby No. 4 to their busy household in June.

Natural and organic foods crept into the family kitchen when Mandy began to search for healthy ways to feed her children. She attended nutrition talks presented by her chiropractor, Todd Royse, validating her own instincts that good food makes a difference in our health. A gradual change took place in her purchasing and cooking for six or seven years in which the family began to experience such health benefits as a decrease in allergy symptoms. Still, Mandy struggled with some personal health problems. It wasn’t until she gave up refined sugars that she began to experience a true sense of how what she ate affected her body. Now she considers herself “hardcore” about healthy eating. e Edmondsons immediately put their own creative stamp on the business, adding Mandy’s informative “e Green Sheet” to every box. e newsletter includes descriptions and suggestions for using some of the items in that week’s box, recipes, nutrition tips and information, and announcements of upcoming events in the

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community that encourage healthy lifestyles. On the back, customers find the menu for the week as well as the next week’s tentative menu. ey have expanded their list of suppliers, and now include such specialty items as nuts, honey, breads and coffee. Ever on the lookout for local organic items to add to their menu, the Edmondsons make every effort to partner with local farmers and vendors, then look further south to the Central Valley farms, and elsewhere only for tropical produce that cannot be obtained closer to home or when local produce is not in season. According to Bob, more than 50 percent of their inventory comes from local growers most of the year.

With the initial new business struggles in their past, Bob and Mandy are seeing a steady increase in their customer list. ey now deliver to Redding, Red Bluff, Cottonwood, Anderson, Palo Cedro, Burney and surrounding areas. ey have a waiting list of customers in Mt. Shasta, and are looking at Chico in the future. Most new customers come from referrals and from the exposure they receive at local health-related events. e Edmondsons offer incentives to their current customers: $5 credit for each new referred customer and entry into a quarterly drawing for a bed and breakfast getaway. e majority of Country Organics customers have a weekly subscription; however, the Edmondsons enjoy working with their customers to accommodate their needs. ey are improving their website, and hope to add a shopping cart feature that will allow customizing of boxes. ey have six different predesigned boxes to choose from with custom options available.

Mandy continues her adventure in learning and passes on tasty morsels not only to her family, but also to her customers. She says, “I am teaching my kids that healthy eating is fun and it is important.”

She says the organic difference really is in the taste.

Bob says of their journey thus far, “We are blessed with the

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For further information about Country Organics, call 530.223.6830 or check out their website, www.countryorganics.net, or e-mail admin@countryorganics.net.

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Nature Hike

by Michael O’brien

hey birdie...

BIRDING ON THE GOLF COURSE

I love to play golf, but for different reasons than most golfers. When I play, my goal is to enjoy the natural beauty and fresh air the sport’s courses provide, rather than to achieve a low score. And as a birder, the thing that keeps me coming back is not the chance to score a birdie on a 300 yard par 4 hole, but to see the birds that surround the fairway leading to the hole.

Birds love golf courses. In many urban areas, these oases may provide the only trees and grass in large enough quantity for viable populations to rest during migration or to establish breeding grounds. In semi-rural areas, golf courses provide a concentrated habitat in an otherwise habitat-rich environment.

Recently, I had the opportunity to play with life-long golfer and friend from the Wintu Audubon Society, Tim Boehme. Knowing we would be birding first, golfing second, we purposely chose to play on a midweek aernoon, hoping to find a course crowded with birds rather than duffers.

When birding on the golf course, always make sure to follow proper golf etiquette, such as pace of play and letting others play through.

We packed field guides, 8x21 “golf-bag sized” binoculars and notebooks. Oh, and we also took golf clubs, balls, gloves, and other golfing equipment, just in case we needed them. e Golf Club Tierra Oaks was our links of choice. Infused with digger pine, valley and black oak, creeks, ponds and fields, Tierra Oaks provides habitat for a wide variety of birds. We were rewarded immediately. Two killdeer quietly sunned themselves adjacent to the first tee box. ey were unphased by our movements and did not exhibit the expected wingdragging (usually only practiced when nesting) behavior, or the frantic kill-dee! kill-dee! called out when in danger. Although I thought I detected a bit of a snicker from one of the birds as I teed off into the rough.

Just as golf promises new adventure at each hole, we saw different species on nearly each tee box, fairway, and putting green. A gaggle of Canada geese with one lost juvenile greater white-fronted goose met us as we teed off on the seventh hole. California quail looted a backyard lining 35 Enjoy March 2007

on one of the fairways. A red-breasted sapsucker darted from pine to pine along another fairway, searching for insects while we searched for a lost golf ball. On the ninth green, I mentioned to Tim that I was surprised that we had not yet seen any “Oregon” dark-eyed junco that permeate our region this time of year. en, as we rounded the turn to the 10th tee, as if on cue, a flock of junco carpeted the grass, flashing white as they cleared out in respect for the approaching golfers. We also spotted plenty of the resident species acorn woodpecker. ey love the pines, belting out their waka waka waka call as they fly from top to top.

During past golf outings at Tierra Oaks, Tim has spotted Cooper’s hawk hunting in brush piles skirting the course, yellow-breasted chat clucking and squawking in the dense brush along the creek that contours the 17th fairway, and raptors building nests in the surrounding tall trees.

All in all, we noted 26 species this day.

Birding while golfing interestingly contrasts the sounds resonated by the two activities. I enjoy the challenge of identifying birds by sound before by sight. As I line up a golf shot, I am oen distracted by the sounds of birds in the background. As I heard the thwack of the ball leaving Tim’s gold club head, I simultaneously heard the honking of a white-breasted nuthatch. Instinctively I called out the name of the bird as Tim made his swing. Needless to say, that golf shot resulted in a lost ball, but the nuthatch was delightful.

But that is what happens when golf and birding are mixed. Once I get started birding, I find it difficult to do anything else. What is that bird we just heard? What just flashed past your ball? Is that a red-tailed or redshouldered hawk high in that tree in the distance? Will that turkey vulture eat my ball because I killed that shot! Out come the binoculars and I wave on the people behind me to play through so I can spy the distant raptors.

As the golfers drive by in their carts, they wonder about the goof with a bag of golf clubs and field guide, and speculate that I have perhaps discovered a new technique to shave points off my score. But alas, no. I am only adding to my count of bird species seen this day.

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With so many award shows on this time of year, we thought it would be fun to find out which movies would make the cut for our favorite 10. A few of them were big winners; some weren’t even nominated. We agreed we could watch these movies over and over again.

• Forrest Gump – 1994 Academy Award and Golden Globe winner for Best Movie, Best Director, Best Actor, this love story is one we never get tired of watching. “Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”

• e Godfather – 1972 Winner of 3 Academy Awards – Best Picture, Best Writing and Best Actor (Marlon Brando refused to accept the award). Ranked 3rd best American film in history by the American Film Institute.

“I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.”

• It’s a Wonderful Life – 1946 Nominated for five Academy Awards and winner of none, it has been dubbed by the American Film Institute one of the best films ever made. “What do you want, Mary? Do you want the moon? If you want it, I’ll throw a lasso around it and pull it down for you.

Hey! at’s a pretty good idea! I’ll give you the moon, Mary.”

• Lonesome Dove – 1989 Based on the Pulitzer Prize- winning novel by Larry McMurty this television mini series won 6 Emmy Awards and 2 Golden Globes.

More than 6 hours of adventure, this is a great movie to watch on one of those lazy, rainy weekends. “Well the first man comes along that can read Latin is welcome to rob us, as far as I’m concerned.

I’d like a chance t’ shoot at a educated man once in my life.”

• Lord of the Rings – Film Trilogy – 2001, 2002, 2003 Based on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, the trilogy is one of the most successful of all times, taking home a total of 17 Academy Awards. e digital special effects are phenomenal. “My Precious.”

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• e Sound of Music – 1965 Based on a true story surrounding the Von Trapp Family. Winner of 5 Academy Awards, including best picture. “Silver white winters that melt into springs, these are a few of my favorite things.”

• Top Gun – 1986 Academy Award for Best Music, Original Song for “Take My Breath Away,” It’s entertaining, exciting and topped off with a sweet love story. “I feel the need – the need for speed!”

• Tombstone – 1993 Many movie critics think Val Kilmer deserved an Oscar nod for his portrayal of Doc Holliday and we agree. Not nominated for any Academy Awards, this is one of our favorite westerns. “I’m your huckleberry.”

• Wizard of Oz – 1939 A family favorite and probably seen by more people than any movie, this musical won 2 Academy Awards – one for musical score and one for the song, “Over the Rainbow”. “Oh Auntie Em. ere’s no place like home.”

• you’ve Got Mail – 1998 Meg Ryan was nominated for a Golden Globe in this romantic comedy set in the age of e-mail. Tom Hanks plays her business rival as they romance via e-mail – not knowing who the other is. “I turn on my computer. I wait patiently as it connects. I go online. My breath catches in my chest until I hear 3 little words, “You’ve got mail.”

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Business

by D. James O’Brien

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EVER BEEN TO BOG BEAN? Nestled in the old downtown of Redding, there is a store unlike any other. Bog Bean bears a plethora of items from different eras and

lifestyle persuasions.

Upon the inspection of one wall, you might find the words of Faulkner and Hemingway, but could easily bump into the collected works of a local poet that has not been read, but by a few select eyes.

And with a music selection as diverse as the employees and personalities that careen through the place, it would be easy to find the soulful crooning of Miles Davis alongside the head-banging sounds of your favorite heavy metal band.

Walking through the store, you are struck by an eerie sense of modernism coupled with a stroll down nostalgic lane, this time only with a pulse. Established in 1991 by owner Ben Bambauer, it has made itself very much a part of the Redding culture, buying and selling a veritable cornucopia of used products and vintage collectibles from a variety of eras.

As I perused through the store on a wintry January morning, I was struck by the so melodies of Alice Straut singing “Big Boss Man.” When I inquired of the women at the front, Holly and Shannon, they informed me that it had been a recent acquisition.

Bog Bean purchases gems from local residents, enhancing their amazing selection.

A Jackson 5 turntable sits high above the shelves as I look through the library of VHS and DVDs that range from Fargo to For e Boys starring Bette Midler. Records hung from the ceilings on strings like blackened chandeliers. e place truly pays homage to all things past and present, a wonderful collection of treasures that defined a century.

If ever you are looking for a dusty copy of Les Miserables, or perhaps a record from a long-forgotten period of history, why not give the Bog Bean a gander? You may not find what you were looking for that day, but you will no doubt recall something from your past that will brighten your day.

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Enjoy the View photo by John R. Bradford

Sunday Afternoon on the River A relaxing late afternoon weekend at the Anderson River Park. I was walking the banks with camera in hand, searching for an idealistic scene, which I found. I then noticed the fishing boats drifting down river. One moved perfectly into the scene which I captured in this photograph.

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What’s Cookin’

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you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! March 17th is known for the wearing of green, sipping on green beer and of course, for eating.

Prepare this Corned Beef recipe and your family will think they’ve found that lucky pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Now, don’t let cooking a corned beef brisket scare you. It’s very simple and doesn’t require much fuss. You can purchase corned beef briskets already cured and ready to cook. Most come with their own seasonings that you add to the cooking water. Brisket is a cut of meat that is well marbled and very tender. Vegetables cooked along with the meat are usually carrots, cabbage and potatoes. I like this version as it is a little different from the rest…adding green beans and fresh corn giving it “kid appeal”.

So gather up the family and enjoy this recipe along with some really good rye bread, mustard and horseradish sauce (recipe follows) as garnish. And, if you feel the need, squirt some green food coloring in your beer, and don't forget the kids! Green milk, anyone?

Ingredients: Corned beef, about 4 to 5 pounds 8 small red potatoes, quartered 6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped 4 ribs celery, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 pound fresh green beans 4 ears frozen corn on the cob, thawed, cut in half 1 head of cabbage, cut into large chunks Put corned beef and seasoning packet in a Dutch oven. Cover with water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 2 hours. Add potatoes, carrots, onion and celery and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer another 30 minutes. Add cabbage, green beans and corn. Simmer another 20-25 minutes. All veggies should be fork tender.

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Enjoy March in the North State Upcoming Events

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Anderson March 21 Lean-N-Green Sponsored by Shasta C.A.N. (Coalition for Activity and Nutrition) Anderson River Park 3:00 PM-5:30 PM

Redding March 1 Spring Art Exhibit Reception Redding City Hall (530) 225-4512 March 3 New Redding Library Book Passing, Dedication and Open House Event www.shastalibraries.com March 3 SWEAT Running Club NorCal John Frank Memorial Run (530) 526-3076 March 17 Rivercity JAZZ Society 8th Annual Youth Jazz Band Day Mt. Shasta Mall Food Court (530) 246-7217

Red Bluff March 3 Mr. Spartan Pageant Performing Arts Center, Red Bluff High School March 3 Guided Bird Walk Sacramento River Discovery Center (530) 527-1196

Yreka March 16 Madrone Hospice - 20th Annual Art Auction (530) 842-3160

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www.cascadetheatre.org March 1-4 Ashland’s Oregon Stage Works On Golden Pond March 3 Eroica Trio - Concert March 9 JBG featuring Melvin Seals - Concert March 10 Ailey II - Dance Company March 15, 16, 22, 23, 24 Redding City Musical Theatre Company presents: South Pacific March 17 A Touch of Classical Piano - Concert March 18 League of Women Voters of Redding presents: Women in Medicine March 26 The Marshall Tucker Band - Concert March 31 Koko Taylor - Concert

Redding Convention Center www.reddingconventioncenter.com March 1 Mercy Me - Concert March 3-4 Redding Breakfast Lions Club - 25th Annual Guns, Antiques & Collectibles Show March 17 Turtle Bay Auction 2007 (530) 242-3159

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Riverfront Playhouse www.riverfrontplayhouse.net March 16 - April 14 The Complete History of America (abridged)

Shasta District Fairgrounds www.shastadistrictfair.com March 2-4 Nor-Cal Sports Show March 23-25 Popovics Home & Garden Show

State Theatre - Red Bluff www.statetheatreredbluff.com March 8 Tehama County Department of Education Annual Spelling Bee March 10 “The Fiddler” Alex DePue in Concert March 12 Dublin’s Traditional Irish Cabaret March 17 Missoula Children’s Theatre “Robin Hood” March 23 Classic Movie - “E.T.” March 24 Merry Standish Comedy Nite www.merrystandish.com

Tehama District Fairgrounds www.tehamadistrictfair.com March 1, 9, 15, 23, 25 Shasta Team Penning 2 Man Ranch Sorting March 2-4 CHSRF InterDistrict Rodeo March 3 Tehama Fire Fighters Burn & Benevolent Fund Crabfeed March 6, 13, 20 North State Barrel Races March 7, 14, 21, 28 Brewer Roping (tentative) March 11 Nor-Cal Appaloosa Association Schooling Show March 15 S.E.R.R.F. (Safe Education & Recreation for Rural Families) Annual Highlight Show March 10, 16, 17, 18 Red Bluff Outlaw Karts www.rboutlaws.com March 16-18 Nor-Cal Reined Cow Horse Show March 30-31, 1 Nor-Cal Mini Horse Show

Turtle Bay Exploration Park www.turtlebay.org March 29 Great Rail Journeys Through Our National Parks Through April 29 Picturing The Century: One Hundred Years of Photography from the National Archives Through May 28 Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

Win-River Casino www.win-river.com March 10 River Rage 2

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Enjoy April in the North State Upcoming Events Redding

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April 4 Shasta County Brain Busters (530) 225-5410 April 11 2007 Job Expo - Shasta College Sponsored by EDD, Shasta College and Simpson University April 13-15 3rd Annual Jazz Festival & Swing Dance Rivercity Jazz Society/Redding Elks Club (530) 378-1404 or (530) 2446033 April 20 Kool April Nites Cruise April 28 Cystic Fibrosis Walk - Lake Redding Park Check-in at 8:00 am Walk starts at 9:15 am Outback Steakhouse will provide lunch for registered participants - Live music - Raffle Prizes (530) 246-9953 April 28 20th Annual Lemurian Cross Country Bike Race Whiskeytown Lake www.shastalemurian.org April 30-May 5 Calling All Artists - Expressions 2007 North Valley Art League’s Carter House Gallery www.mercy.org/(530) 246-3729

www.reddingconventioncenter.com April 3 Harlem Gospel Choir April 12 The Newstead Trio - Concert April 18-22 Kool April Nights - 17th Annual

Red Bluff April 2-6 Animal Camp for Kids Pre-register at Red Bluff Parks & Recreation April 7 Guided Bird Walk Sacramento River Discovery Center (530) 527-1196 April 14 Kiddy Kapers Parade - County Courthouse (530) 529-8799 April 21 Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast - Elks Lodge April 21 Red Bluff Round-Up Parade 10:00 am April 28-29 Civil War Days - “Battle of Dog Island” (530) 529-6992 or (530) 527-4741

Weed April 1 The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra College of the Siskiyous

Yreka April 14 Poet Laureates meet in Yreka Yreka Community Theater (530) 938-0130

Cascade Theatre www.cascadetheatre.org April 3 Dark Star Orchestra - Concert April 6 Cab Calloway Orchestra - Concert April 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 Swing! - The original broadway musical April 28 Hot Flashes, the Musical

Riverfront Playhouse www.riverfrontplayhouse.net Through April 14 The Complete History of America (abridged)

Shasta District Fairgrounds www.shastadistrictfair.com April 14 Love Your Pet Expo (530) 347-1616 April 25-29 Hot-Orama Hot Rod Car Show (530) 222.7028 April 29 Trinity Touring Autocross

State Theatre - Red Bluff www.statetheatreredbluff.com April 13 Classic Movie - “Stagecoach” April 21 The Dan Frost Consluence, Progressive Rock Concert April 28 The Beene Family Gospel Music Concert (530) 528-8433 April 28 Rocky Horror Picture Show

Tehama District Fair Grounds www.tehamadistrictfair.com April 1 Nor-Cal Mini Horse Show April 6 Gatti Circus April 7 Fur, Feathers, Udders 4-H Fair & Livestock Judging Day April 13, 14 Nor-Cal Reined Horse Association April 20-22 86th Annual Red Bluff Round-Up April 27-29 Californio’s Ranch Roping April 28 Tehama County Children’s Fair

Turtle Bay Exploration Park www.turtlebay.org April 1 Birds! Exhibition April 27 The Junction Educational Foundation Presents “A Taste of Music” Wine Tasting, Hors d’oeuvres, Auction, Live Music (530) 547-1179 or (530) 275-5763 Through April 29 Picturing The Century: One Hundred Years of Photography from the National Archives Through May 28 Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

Win-River Casino www.win-river.com April 22 Vince Neil of Motley Crue March 2007 Enjoy 44

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Giving Back

by Melissa Gulden

make a wish MAKING DREAMS COME SPECIAL CHILDREN

For more information, contact The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento and Northeastern California 3841 N. Freeway Blvd., Suite 185 Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 437-0206 bwalsh@makeawish-sacto.org www.makeawish-sacto.org

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“When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true”… Fitting lyrics for the magic of e Make-A-Wish Foundation. e largest wish-granting organization in the world, e Make-A-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. With 69 Make-A-Wish chapters and 30 international affiliates, the local chapter, based in Sacramento, turns 25 this year. Since its inception in 1983, e Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento and Northeastern California has granted more than 2,600 wishes in 24 counties, from the Oregon border to Stockton and San Joaquin County.

Bridget Walsh, regional development manager, oversees the region’s “wish volunteers” and is a liaison for the North State. “We can’t cure any illnesses,” Walsh said. “But at least we can provide hope, strength and joy.” e children must be referred to the program — the foundation cannot solicit any child — and then must be cleared through his or her doctor. e volunteers then go to the child’s home and play the “wishing game.” e wishes are separated into 4 categories: I want to go, I want to meet, I want to have, I want to be. e game helps to break the wishing down so that the child realizes he can have anything his heart desires. “e wish can be Disneyland, but it can also be anything,” said Walsh. “It allows them to explore their imagination and open up their world.”

And then the work comes in — granting a wish that best reflects the child. Every need, every expense is anticipated when granting a wish.

“We encourage the whole family in the wish. It’s not just the child that’s affected by the illness; it’s the siblings too,” said Walsh.

A couple of Wish children from the North State have gone as far as London to meet the cast of the Harry Potter movies and actor Johnny Depp. No wish is too big, no dream too far-fetched for the “dream team.” Sometimes the foundation has to rush a wish, based on the nature of the child’s illness. But there is always hope. “We can’t quantify what a wish can do, but we see the difference in their spirit,” said Walsh.

Granting wishes to children with life-threatening conditions provides no miracle cure, but the wish can be a rallying point — one that makes a difference in the course of an illness. e wish experience offers a break from the hospitals and treatments. It is a reason to smile, a reason to hope. is month, the foundation hosts its biggest fundraiser, the Radio-on, sponsored by Results Radio. e two-day live broadcast and silent auction takes place at the Mt. Shasta Mall on March 22-23, and features Wish Kids sharing their stories live on the air.

“It’s imperative to get the word out,” says Walsh. “ere are 28 wishes pending in the North State and our goal is (to grant) 230.

Last year we granted 225.” e money stays local, with 82 percent of every dollar pledged going directly to the program. With an average wish cost of $6,000, every donation helps. Wishes range from puppies and computers, to trips to Disneyland and the Great Barrier Reef. It’s the Make-A-Wish goal to grant every child’s wish, providing the chance for North State kids to be kids again and experience joy. “Redding welcomes Make-A-Wish with open arms,” said Walsh. “It’s a really generous community.”

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