Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living — December 2020

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

DECEMBER 2020

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A THRILL OF HOPE do you see what I see?

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a thrill of hope O C H R ISTMA S TR EE The Search for a Perfect Christmas Tree

32 | Let’s Shop Local 41 | Shasta College’s Poinsettia Project 50 | Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay 54 | The Downtown Redding Christmas Tree with Tim Calhoun 64 | Homemade Vanilla Extract for Holiday Baking and Gifting 69 | Redding Police Department’s Operation Blue Santa 75 | Grab a Warm Drink From a Local Coffeehouse

california adventure district 47 | Forest Bathing: Unplug – Restore

good finds 34 | Alexandrea Designs – Inspired by Nature, Created by Hand 59 | Gaumer’s Jewelry, Museum and Lapidary in Red Bluff

in every issue 19 | My Town: Emily Baker 77 | Downtown Details 80 | Enjoy the View—Frank Tona 82 | What’s Cookin’—Homemade Peppermint Patties 86 | Giving Back—Dignity for Christmas

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THE HOLIDAY SEASON is upon us, and our weary world is indeed rejoicing in the thrill of hope. While our traditions look different this year, we embrace this season of love with open arms.

Does your Christmas tree come from a forest, a tree farm or a box in your attic? Regardless of its origin, few experiences can compare to finding the perfect place in your house, festooning the tree with unique ornaments and placing perfectly wrapped gifts beneath its branches. We‘ll share some of the history behind this tradition. And don’t forget to visit Redding’s own Christmas tree, a 70-foot fir that stands proudly at its original location at the corner of Market and Yuba streets. It’s sporting new snowflake ornaments for its 101st birthday, courtesy of Viva Downtown.

Poinsettias are another classic symbol of the holidays, and the Shasta College horticulture department has spent months nurturing them from tiny rooted plants into the beautiful displays that will help make your season bright.

Blue Santa is ready to spread magic to some kids who could really use it, and the fine folks from the Redding Police Department took some time away from packing his sleigh to chat with us about this endeavor.

At 10 acres and incorporating a million lights, the North State can’t wait to welcome the Garden of Lights to Turtle Bay. Be sure to make time during this busy season to explore this show-stopper.

Please take some time to patronize our local businesses this season, either in person or online. It’s an easy way to show our appreciation for those who have weathered an exceptionally difficult storm this year. We wish you a bright and beautiful holiday season. Enjoy!

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REDDING GARDEN of LIGHTS Nov 27 - Dec 27, 2020 This holiday season, begin a whole new tradition of lights and festivities and discover an immersive experience for the entire family with the Redding Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay’s McConnell Botanical Gardens.

Create new and lasting memories this year with all the unique colors, sounds, and scents of the winter season throughout Turtle Bay’s curated gardens adjacent to the Sundial Bridge and the Sacramento River in Redding, California.

Explore winding paths leading though 10 acres of artfully illuminated and immersive displays exhibiting world-class design.

Celebrate the natural world with wildlife and plant themed exhibits unique to our region.

Enjoy cheerful amenities and community spaces throughout the gardens, including holiday-themed drinks, gifts, and food.

Warm-up by the fire with s’mores and holiday songs from yesterday and today. Take an unforgettable ride on the holiday express train on select days and locations.

Rain or shine, the Garden of Lights has something for everyone to enjoy. Tickets are limited and will be available online at a discounted rate or at the gate at full price.

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We’ve all spent more time at home in 2020 — some of it in the kitchen cooking and baking. And Butte Valley High School students were up to the task, thanks to a grant from The McConnell Fund of the Community Foundation of the North State, which remodeled their Family & Consumer Science (FCS) Teaching Kitchen. The previous kitchen, in existence since the Home Economics courses of yesteryear and “literally falling apart,” needed a makeover to help today’s youth learn real-world skills, such as making a meal for one’s family.

The kitchen now boasts added stations, a commercial refrigerator and dishwashing area, a freezer, hand washing sink and double convection oven. Students enrolling in the class now not only learn how to prepare delicious meals, they are also becoming familiar with cooking in a semi-commercial kitchen. Skills built in this hands-on setting allow students to find employment in the hospitality industry in addition to learning to prepare healthy meals for themselves.

Beyond serving students, this teaching kitchen is also a hub for community-wide learning. Children of all ages can partake in cooking classes during the summer months and adults can take classes to earn their food handlers card, ultimately gaining them employment in the food service industry. This win-win project is healthy for the community on so many levels!

The McConnell Fund of the Community Foundation of the North State provides grants of equipment or other capital needs for nonprofits and public entities in Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity counties on an annual basis. In a long-standing partnership, The McConnell Foundation and the Community Foundation of the North State work together to build stronger communities in the North State through philanthropy.

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Glenn County has been the home of my family for more than four generations. I was raised in the agronomically based town of Willows until relocating to the Orland area after I completed school. Since then I have enjoyed living in the small farming district of Capay for four years. Capay lies just a few miles outside of Orland and is divided by only 10 or so roads.

Every season holds something special to look forward to. With the community sitting right alongside of the flourishing Sacramento River, there is never a shortage of activities to look forward to, whether it be fishing for salmon during the summer or hunting in the spring and fall. During the spring, my fiancé and I enjoy the almond blooms from the orchards on his family’s ranch.

Capay is a place where you can wake up and go for a walk only to be greeted by dairy cows coming in for their morning feeding. It is also not abnormal to cross paths with a neighbor out plucking trash from the side of the road in an attempt to keep our little farm district pristine.

I admire the tight-knit community where everyone knows you by name. On Fridays the family-owned market known as Capay’s Harvest hosts a burger night, sometimes with a movie or live music. Capay residents enjoy this time with their neighbors. They even go as far as inviting Santa Claus out in the days prior to Christmas, so all of the local children have a chance to meet and give him their Christmas wish. On a regular basis you are reminded of the kindhearted community.

It is no surprise to hear a knock on your door in the late afternoon by students selling tickets to school fundraisers. Even the rural fire department is entirely volunteer and offers time to no end.

While I haven’t been in Capay for long, I look forward to creating a long life here with my future husband. I am constantly reminded of why I love to call Capay my town.

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Rejoic in Hope LIVING WITH E X P E C TA N C Y I N 2 0 2 1 WITH THE DAWN of every new year is a chance to leave the previous one behind in search of new horizons – opportunities to make better choices, to live more authentically, to do more of the things we love and less of the things we don’t. A new year presents a chance to do better than we did the year before.

It goes without saying that 2020 was an extraordinarily long, strange, painful year – fraught with unprecedented circumstances and unimaginable struggle for families worldwide. More than any other year in recent history, this year – marred by a global pandemic, record-setting natural disasters, social and political unrest and an overwhelming sense of sadness for so many – has kicked the desire to start fresh into high gear.

On the darkest night, it can be hard to remember that the sun will rise again. Our New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day traditions will, no doubt, look a bit different this year – but hope, the belief that something good is just around the corner, has not lost its wings. These North State residents are finding the thrill of hope in the little things and the big ones. We hope their messages encourage you to look forward to 2021 with expectancy. 4 continued on page 24

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W H AT

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“I’m hopeful that 2021 will be the year we regain our respect as a nation of the world.”

– Chelsea B., Redding

“Our Disney Cruise was cancelled in November. We are rebooked for the same time in 2021.”

– Becky D., Redding

“I hope 2021 is full of kindness, humanity, and much cheer! Good health and happiness for those I hold dear!”

– Kathleen H., Chico

“I hope to see my grandchildren lots more in 2021.”

– Mollie F., Palo Cedro

“Doing God’s work.”

– Woody L, Redding

“My hope for 2021 is peace, happiness, success and prosperity – not just for my family and myself, but for all of us.”

– Cleveland B., Redding

“I am hopeful for a more trustful and tolerant society. I am hopeful that we will learn to move as ‘one nation’ again.”

– Greg T., Redding

“I’m hopeful that this country will begin to heal in 2021.

I hope that we can all take a good look in the proverbial mirror and do our best to improve the reflection.”

– V. Saidman, Redding

“In 2021, I will continue to believe in the goodness and kindness of people. I look forward to a new year and to having a new slate to write on. Our stories are filled with warmth and love and they deserve to continue as beautifully as they started.”

– Michele W., Shingletown

“I hope I get to see my big brother. I really miss him.

Though we cannot visit my grandparents right now, I want to see them as soon as we can. And I want to take the family vacation we were supposed to take over the summer. I’m hopeful for that.”

– Braxton B., Redding “I hope small businesses can get back to business and that there is a cure or vaccine for COVID-19.”

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“I hope - with all my heart - to do my part to help create a kinder, more just, gentle and compassionate America.”

– Erin F., Cottonwood

“Watching my daughters learn, explore, grow and strengthen their bond and friendship together fills me with optimism for 2021.”

– Jenna R., Corning

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“My hope is to be able to give big hugs to my grandma who lives in memory care, and that social distancing is no longer a thing.”

– Lynn M., San Francisco “My hope is to travel more, work less and enjoy the little things more than ever.”

– Donna P., Anderson •

Kimberly N. Bonéy, proud wife and mom, is a freelance writer, designer, up-cycler and owner of Herstory Vintage. When she’s not working, she is joyfully wielding jewelry-making tools and paintbrushes in her studio. Antique shops, vintage boutiques, craft stores and bead shops are her happy place.

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Community leader

I was born and raised in San Francisco and lived there until high school when I moved to Ashland, Oregon. Moving to a new community was difficult, but I learned how to adapt to new surroundings and individuals. It helped me realize how much I loved my home state. I had some friends from Redding who told me about Shasta College, so I nervously applied when I graduated from high school—knowing nothing about the Redding community. At Shasta College, Coach Lewis heard that I had played football from one of my old quarterbacks and he reached out to tell me about the team. Talking to the coach made me feel instantly at ease. On top of a fantastic coaching staff, Shasta College has a lot to offer. I’m glad that I chose a school that has fit my ideal of what a college should be. My English class is challenging, but also one of my favorites! The assignments have allowed me to develop my skill and love for writing. I’m also a part of the Umoja program at Shasta College, which gave me a sense of belonging and community. After I graduate, I would like to transfer to a 4-year university and major in psychology and minor in communications and sociology. Everybody at Shasta College has made me feel like I’m an important member of this community.

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O Christmas Tree THE SEARCH FOR A PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE AS THANKSGIVING GRATITUDE gives way to holiday cheer, for many people it also marks the start of the season for a time-honored tradition: the Christmas tree. Choosing the right tree depends on a number of factors, from ecological impacts to longevity to personal preference. But, in general, Christmas trees are most often obtained by visiting a tree lot, pulling the fake tree out of the garage, purchasing a potted tree or heading out to a national forest with a permit. There are even living trees you can rent – an option that many eco-minded shoppers have adopted in recent years. And while various types of firs are generally regarded as the “typical” Christmas tree, other popular species include spruces, cypress and pine trees. “I just like a tree that’s open and lets me hang ornaments,” says Tim O’Connor, executive director of the National Christmas Tree Association.

According to that association, the history of the Christmas tree begins in Europe. The first recorded tree was decorated in Riga, Latvia, and by 1531, the practice had spread through retail lots in Germany and western Europe. The English brought the Christmas tree to America during the Revolutionary War, and President Franklin Pierce introduced the first Christmas tree to the White House in 1856.

These days, Christmas tree farms dot the country, including several in Northern California. In recent years, there’s been a move toward smaller, more personalized farms. “It’s kind of gone to two extremes, because scale is important to make the business pencil,” O’Connor notes.

“Larger farms have to sell more trees to afford expensive equipment, while smaller farms tend to do more specialized breeding.”4

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Some Christmas tree farms in Northern California present the consumer with a way to have a real tree without killing it by requiring the consumer to leave the bottom third of the tree intact, so the tree will grow back in five to eight years. Essentially, it’s “pruning” the tree rather than killing it. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see trees at farms that have been “pruned” three or four times over the years. That way, one tree can generate multiple Christmas trees during the course of its life.

Not only are Christmas trees big business, but they can be highly competitive. Some of the biggest honors in the Christmas tree world play out on the national stage. The National Christmas Tree Association hosts an annual competition across all 50 states, where the winning tree is presented to the First Lady and the White House, and the runner-up goes to the Vice President. A second national Christmas Tree competition that has touched close to home in Siskiyou and Plumas counties, and that’s the Christmas tree selected for the U.S. Capitol building, also known as “The People’s Tree.” Selected each year by the U.S. Forest Service, the tradition dates back to 1970 when the Capitol architect asked the Forest Service to provide a Christmas tree. A different national forest has been chosen each year to supply the tree.

Since 1970, only two trees have been selected from far Northern California – a Douglas Fir from Plumas National Forest in 1995 and a Shasta Red Fir from the Klamath National Forest in 1986. The tree in 1986 also happened to be the first to come from west of the Mississippi, and was honored with its own postmark at the time in Dorris, Calif. “I was there,” says Bill Reynolds, who worked for the Forest Service and helped select the tree in 1986. After having to scout four options, the ultimate choice for the winning tree was left to a representative from Washington. “The trees had to be in a spot you could easily access with the truck, and he picked one right there on the road between Tennant and Medicine Lake. They came, loaded it up on a truck and took it to Washington.” Reynolds thinks there’s a good reason they went with a Red Shasta Fir. “People call it a silvertip because their tips are kind of a blue-grey. They also hold their needles better than a lot of trees because once they get a freeze, they kind of set in there.”

No matter what choice you make about a tree this season, it’s the memories made around it that truly makes it special. •

Megan Peterson is a Chico native who lives in Etna. For nearly two decades she’s written, produced and pitched content for a variety of television networks, including the Travel Channel, National Geographic and Discovery.

She works at Discover Siskiyou and considers Siskiyou her muse.

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O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches

O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches

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By supporting local businesses, you are putting money back into your local economy. According to the Small Business Administration,

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BUYING FROM LOCAL, independently owned businesses will help the places you frequent stay afloat. Many small businesses are also operating online and are happy to ship your orders. Ordering carry-out from your favorite local restaurants, giving gift cards and larger tips than usual can make a big difference. Did you know that a higher percentage of the dollars spent in locally owned business versus chain retailers stay in the community? This brings about economic activity that supports parks, schools and necessary community services such as first responders.

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Shopping local benefits everyone.

Entrepreneurs, small businesses and start-up companies are the driving force behind the growth of this country. When you shop locally, you put money directly back into our local economy and you help establish a sense of community pride. Show some love for your community and shop local. •

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christmas ALEXANDREA DESIGNS I N S P I R E D BY N AT U R E , C R E AT E D BY H A N D

ALEXANDREA YOUNG is a natural born artist who would rather be amongst flowers, forests and flowing waters than the hustle and bustle of city life.

She grew up in Pennsylvania and studied graphic design in college. Eventually she found her way to the West Coast after meeting her California-born husband, Tom, while working as a graphic designer in Nashville. The couple decided they wanted to be closer to the ocean and went back to near where Tom grew up, posting up in an old RV at a Christmas tree farm in Silverado Canyon. At the farm, Young discovered her love of making nature-inspired jewelry.

“I liked living out of the city and having some land that provided the opportunity to explore,” she says. With the holidays coming around, Young wanted to use her art skills to create memorable, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces for the ladies in her life and came up with little acorn terrarium pendants fastened together with antique bronzed caps. Her family loved the unique gifts and wore them around often, and soon strangers started to take notice and wanted necklaces of their own. Thus, Alexandrea Designs was born.

Young is completely self-taught, watching YouTube videos and seeking out online tutorials to perfect her craft. She’s proud to grow and pick her own flowers, encapsulating the delicate plants in four pours of resin “to keep them safe inside.”

Considering that her favorite plants are ferns and forget-me-nots, it made sense to seek out an environment where ferns grew aplenty. “Forget-me-nots are such pretty unique blue flowers, and ferns look like little trees to me,” she says.

The Youngs found a 10-acre property in Montgomery Creek, about 45 minutes east of Redding just outside of Burney. “Elevation and climate were really important to us,” Young adds, moving to Northern California in June 2018 in “the summer of all the fires,” she says.

Rolling Roots Ranch features sweeping vista views and a wild environment close to Hatchet Creek Falls, Burney Falls, Lake Britton and more. In the two or three developed acres, Young keeps a garden filled with vegetables, lavender, ferns and forget-me-nots. “The goal is to have a gigantic wildflower field; fortunately, things are starting to spread,” Young says with a smile. “My husband gets the structure of the garden in place and I’m more of the planter. When we moved here, the property was completely overgrown. It was six feet of blackberries and poison oak due to the Fountain Fire that came through 30 years ago. So, we’re sculpting it and making it safe.” 4 continued on page 36

“Gals will send me

their flowers from their wedding

bouquet or baby showers, and I’ll

create pendants for their bridesmaids

or family members

out of them. It acts as a cool little time capsule and it’s

fun to do a piece like that that’s memorable,” she says.

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“We gift wrap all of our pieces in

ecofriendly material. We try to be conscious of what we use in our

packaging and make it so that it’s all

ready to be opened if you can’t be there in person with your loved

ones,” she says.

Recently, Young also started working with stones and agates, finding that they pair well with the necklaces she makes. However, her biggest priority is finding ways to get the word out about her jewelry in a time of uncertainty.

“Last year, I toured half the year to events in Texas, the East Coast, Lake Tahoe and Southern California, participating in art walks and big festivals. This year, I had a full tour booked from spring to fall but it was all cancelled due to COVID,” she says. “My goal is to not lose momentum; I hope this year isn’t too much of a hiccup.”

Young primarily sells her jewelry through her website, alexandreadesigns.com, and at Enjoy the Store in Redding. She also welcomes commissions. “Gals will send me their flowers from their wedding bouquet or baby showers, and I’ll create pendants for their bridesmaids or family members out of them. It acts as a cool little time capsule and it’s fun to do a piece like that that’s memorable,” she says.

As the holidays approach, the Youngs continue to put down roots in Montgomery Creek, grow flowers, enjoy the peacefulness and fresh air, and prepare themselves for (hopefully) a holiday rush of orders.

“We gift wrap all of our pieces in ecofriendly material.

We try to be conscious of what we use in our packaging and make it so that it’s all ready to be opened if you can’t be there in person with your loved ones,” she says. • Alexandrea Designs www.alexandreadesigns.com Find them on Instagram

Kayla Anderson is a freelance writer, marketer and action sports enthusiast who grew up wakeboarding on Lake Shasta and learning to ski at Mt. Lassen. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Chico State University and loves to visit her parents in Redding.

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NOT MANY PLANTS look jolly in winter. The poinsettia is an exception. It dazzles in December, making it a holiday season favorite. “A lot of people have traditions built around them – emotional memories connected to poinsettias,” says Leimone Waite, horticulture instructor at Shasta College in Redding.

There’s a long tradition of growing poinsettias at Shasta College. Waite has centered a fall class around poinsettias for more than two decades, and the poinsettia project was in place prior to her arrival on campus. “It’s such an important part of our curriculum,” she says.

The poinsettia offers a multitude of lessons for horticulture students because it is a problem-prone plant.

It doesn’t like to be too hot … or too cold. It suffers from root rot. And stem rot. It’s vulnerable to whiteflies. Too much nighttime humidity weakens leaves. Not enough

nighttime darkness prevents coloring. “They are one of the more difficult plants to grow,” Waite says. “They are just sensitive to everything.”

Students start with tiny rooted cuttings and – if all goes well – end up with robust, cheery plants ready for sale.

Normally students grow 1,000 plants. This year the number is down to 200 because of uncertainty related to the pandemic, Waite says. The plan is to sell the poinsettias at Shasta College’s annual Christmas tree sale.

Each plant at the sale will represent weeks of work and problem-solving by the students. After the cuttings are potted, a beneficial mycorrhizal fungi drench is applied to the potting medium to discourage root and stem rot.

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Students carefully check plant growth and, at a specific stage, pinch back dominant shoots. “It makes the plant much fuller,” Waite explains.

“Otherwise it’s just a big stalk with a few leaves off to the side.”

Redding weather is a challenge. Poinsettias much prefer the evenkeeled climate of a place like San Diego. The growing season in Redding swings from the blistering heat of August to the chill of December.

To color properly, poinsettias need to be in complete darkness at night for several weeks. Waite recalls one year when the faraway lights from the football field were enough to cause poinsettias in the greenhouse to resist turning color. Such situations have become less of a concern in recent years with the development of new poinsettia cultivars that are less persnickety about darkness hours.

New cultivars also have resulted in holiday plants that go well beyond the traditional reds, whites and pinks of the past. Poinsettias now can be found in burgundy, orange, variegated, marbled, speckled and miniature varieties.

Botanically speaking, the poinsettia is Euphorbia pulcherrima. It grows as a tall shrub in its homeland of Mexico. Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States ambassador to Mexico, introduced the plant to the United States in 1828. By 1920, Paul Ecke Sr. of Southern California had developed the first indoor, smaller version of the wild plant. Its Christmas popularity took off with a marketing push by Paul Ecke Jr. to get poinsettias featured in holiday television specials and movies.

A poinsettia appears to be a big, bold flower, but the colorful, showy part is made up of bracts – modified leaves. At the center of the bracts is the actual tiny, yellow flower. When buying a poinsettia, look for one with the flower still in the bud stage, Waite advises. “That means it’s fresher, will last longer and won’t drop its leaves as soon.”

Poinsettias are not toxic, although you wouldn’t want to munch on one. Ingesting plant parts can cause stomach upset. And the sap can be an irritant, according to the Mayo Clinic. Allergic reactions are more common among those with latex allergies.

To keep a poinsettia looking festive through the holiday season, place it in a spot that gets light but isn’t in direct sunlight. “The biggest mistake is putting it in front of a heating duct. They do not like air blowing on them,” Waite says. When watering, remove the decorative pot sleeve and water thoroughly in the sink, allowing the water to drain. “You do not want them to sit in water in those pot covers,” Waite warns.

It’s possible to have your Christmas poinsettia soldier on after the holiday season to return the following year as a seasonal decoration.

But keeping the plant alive and looking happy requires a lot of effort, including repotting, maintaining a careful watering and fertilizing schedule, moving the plant outdoors and then back indoors, and restricting it to a dark room at nighttime for weeks in autumn.

“I just tell people, ‘Come buy another one from us,’” Waite says. •

Laura Christman is a freelance writer in Redding with a degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a long career in newspaper journalism. Contact her at laurachristman14@ gmail.com.

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Getting back to nature and specifically “to the trees” is one of the best things you can do for your health – trees breathe in and out, and submerging yourself in the organic compounds the conifers produce as they transpire throughout the day have a plethora of physical and physiological benefits.

Submerging yourself in a forest for a few days will allow your body to breathe in what the trees breathe out, and research has shown that “bathing” in the vapor of trees has a significant impact on your immune system. Lucky for us, we live in a part of California that is surrounded by forests all around us, including the Redwood State Park in Humboldt County. Taking a few days off and submerging yourself in the Redwoods will do miracles for your health and sanity.

Call Elk Meadow Cabins in Orick and book a guided tour with certified Forest Therapist, Justin Legge. Legge loves to share his extensive knowledge and passion for the trees with humans. Then, disappear by yourself for a few days and leave your phone at basecamp. Your heart will thank you. There’s no cell signal, anyway.

And if you want to go all the way and do an in-depth before-and-after, go see your doctor, have some blood drawn, and detox a day or two before you go. Then spend at least three days forest bathing in the Redwoods. Upon your return home, have your blood drawn again and have a lab do a comparison. Once you see the results, we’re certain you’ll do it regularly.

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Bright G A R D E N O F L I G H T S AT T U R T L E B AY WITH ITS EYEBROW-RAISING price tag of $1 million, Jake Mangas knew Garden of Lights – the dazzling holiday display that runs through Dec. 27 at Turtle Bay’s Botanical Gardens – was a bit of a risk. He also knew the reward was more than worth it.

“I saw the upside and what it meant for the community,” says Mangas, the Redding Chamber of Commerce CEO. “This idea came from the community and I think that’s important.” What also was important was the “wow” factor: The Garden of Lights had to be bigger than big and brighter than bright to get people talking. “We see it as putting Redding on the map in a positive way,” Mangas says.

“There are a lot of light shows, but this one will take the cake.”

At 10 acres and incorporating a million lights, the attraction is both big and bright and that’s what Florida-based designer Tres Fromme had in mind. “That’s a lot of light, but Turtle Bay wanted to do it right. That kind of dedication to realizing the design intent is wonderful.”

Fromme has an extensive background in garden design and ventured into holiday light displays 10 years ago when he accepted a commission from the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The Garden of Lights is his seventh light design and his first in California.

The idea of a holiday-themed light display surfaced in 2018 when the Chamber launched the Redding City Identity Project, a communitywide effort to spruce up Redding’s image that resulted in a list of 20 projects.

Mangas sat in on several design committee meetings for the Garden of Lights and says “it was very apparent he (Fromme) was the exact right person. He has a passion not just for Christmas but the right kind of lighting and how lighting creates an experience.”

Fromme was attracted to the project by its setting and the passion of the collaborators. “It’s a beautiful site. The gardens, the museum and the Sundial Bridge. It’s a gorgeous site for a light show. There’s a lot to work with. Also, I liked the idea of this being a show they really wanted to be a regional destination for families of all types and all types of audiences; a way to bring people into Redding and to help discover the Botanical Gardens itself.”

And then there was the personal test that came in the form of a certain 700-footlong, glass-decked beauty designed by a famous Spanish architect: “Another challenge I liked was creating a show that holds its own with that bridge,” Fromme says.

The designer was quick to credit the “really creative and collaborative” team at Turtle Bay, including Vickie Marler, the CFO, and Michael Warren, president and CEO, for transforming his design into a glittering reality. “They really wanted to do a quality show that would be traditional but with a bit of innovation,” Fromme says.

Seth McGaha, a public relations manager with Turtle Bay, says a crew of between 20 and 30 began work on the installation in July “and pretty much nonstop since then.” The work was tedious at times, particularly wrapping each tree. 4

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“…very knockyour-socks-off intentional show-stoppers that are programmed to music that I think will blow people away,”

The result is a path that winds through various themed zones with light features choreographed to music. “People will find something delightful or dramatic around every corner,” promises Fromme.

“There are some very subtle and magical touches that will give people a range of experiences. It’s about being immersed and not just going to look at some lights.”

Mangas says each zone or “room” has a different theme that will create a special experience for people of all ages. “It’s really like they’re focusing on things that make Redding unique. Giant lizards, fish and all the native flora and fauna.

This is Redding’s light show and I think that’s important.”

The Garden of Lights is bookended on the east and west ends by two “very knock-your-socks-off intentional show-stoppers that are programmed to music that I think will blow people away,” Fromme adds.

In the middle is a holiday village where food, snacks, beer, wine, hot cocoa and other refreshments – all catered by Mosaic restaurant – will be available. Music, entertainment and train rides also are offered.

McGaha says each ticket will have a scheduled entry time with some 500 people allowed in each hour. The average stay is expected to be about two hours. “Thankfully it’s an outdoor event with plenty of space so we’re able to comply with social distancing” and other COVID-19 safety protocols. Face coverings are required at the entry gate and at the holiday village and gift shop.

Funding for the Garden of Lights includes $500,000 from Redding’s hotel tax revenue (money already earmarked for marketing purposes).

Other partners include the Redding Chamber of Commerce, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, the Sheraton Redding Hotel, Black Bear Diner and Complete Lawn & Landscape.

McGaha says proceeds from the installation will be used to expand the Garden of Lights in future years to help ensure it becomes a North State holiday tradition for years to come.• www.reddinggardenoflights.org

Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with 37 years of experience. A longtime San Francisco Giants fan, his interests include golf, fishing and sharing stories about people, places and things. He can be reached at jonpaullewis@gmail.com.

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T H E D OW N TOW N R E D D I N G CHRISTMAS TREE WITH JIM CALHOUN THERE’S SOMETHING NEW in store for a Redding holiday tradition that’s marking its 101st year this month.

The 70-foot fir tree proudly standing at its historic location at the corner of Market and Yuba streets is sporting new snowflake ornaments, courtesy of Viva Downtown. “We thought we’d gussy it up a little more this year,” says John Truitt, Viva’s executive director.

The tree also is festooned with cheery lights, thanks to a boom truck and linemen with Redding Electric Utility.

The final results will be unveiled during the official treelighting ceremony scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3.

Lights and decorations are just part of the tree’s story, however. The tale starts much earlier in the year when Jim Calhoun, the supervisor of REU’s tree-trimming crews, joins with Ted James, manager of Sierra Pacific Industries’ Lassen district, to locate a suitable candidate to mark the Christmas season.

The tree, always a white fir, is selected from Sierra Pacific forestland at about 4,000 feet elevation in the Viola area. Any higher up and snowfall becomes an issue, Calhoun says, and the ideal tree needs to be close to a logging road to accommodate the needed equipment.

Unlike conventional logging operations where a felled tree simply crashes to the forest floor, the process of harvesting Redding’s tree is more surgical precision than Paul Bunyan exercise video. To protect the tree’s branches, a cable is attached to the tree about two-thirds of the way up (a Headrick Logging crew member in a 70-foot aerial lift is assigned this task) and secured to a crane (donated by Dura Crane of Anderson).

The suspended tree is then carefully placed, trunk forward, on a truck-and-trailer rig (provided by Headrick Logging) and hauled into town. “We do it on a Sunday so there’s less traffic on the road. The CHP escorts us,” Calhoun says. Limbs are tied down to ensure the load slides unscathed under Highway 44 overpasses.

“It’s a fun day unless it snows a lot, then it can be pretty rough. The year it snowed a foot, we had all kinds of problems. We had to use the crane to get the trucks back on the road,” Calhoun says. The public is invited to the tree-cutting operation, which is held in early November.

Sierra Pacific provides hot cocoa to help ward off the chill, adds Kristy Lanham, a community relations manager for the Anderson-based forestry company.

“We don’t know what to expect with the weather but we always know we’ll get a great tree,” says Truitt, who adds that Viva Downtown is grateful for Sierra Pacific’s donation and REU’s help with a tradition going back for 101 years.

Sierra Pacific has been honored to provide the community tree for more than 15 years, Lanham says.

“This is by far a very special partnership with the City of Redding and especially for the community. The excitement behind it is a long-standing tradition,” she adds. Sierra Pacific also donates a large tree for the Veterans Home of California on Knighton Road.

Once in downtown Redding, the tree is installed in the 14-foot-deep tree stand that was created last year through a $60,000 project spearheaded by Viva Downtown. Partners in the effort included the McConnell Foundation ($40,000), the Redding Chamber of Commerce ($10,000) and $5,000 each from the Midtown Mall Benefit Corp. and the Community Foundation of the North State.

The Redding Christmas tree had stood in the middle of the California Street parking structure for the previous 40 years. Construction on the $67 million Block 7 housing and retail complex forced the tree back to its historic location.

“This tree belongs to everybody,” Truitt says. “I hope everybody comes and takes a look. Take a picture of your family with the tree and make it a holiday tradition.” •

Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with 37 years of experience. A longtime San Francisco Giants fan, his interests include golf, fishing and sharing stories about people, places and things. He can be reached at jonpaullewis@ gmail.com.

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G A U M E R ’ S J E W E L R Y, M U S E U M A N D L A P I DA R Y IN RED BLUFF IN ALL THE GAUMER family stories of rock collecting, nothing beats the original, the one that set a path to rock hounding as not only a family pastime, but a business.

When original Gaumer’s Jewelry, Museum and Lapidary proprietor John Gaumer opened the Red Bluff shop with his parents, Al and Mabel, and wife Terry in 1967, he’d been collecting rocks since he was 5 years old.

With his first trade he was determined he’d Mahalee and Emiana Gaumer at the Oregon sunstone mine

found gold, and excitedly brought home a nugget to show his parents. Rather than chastising him for coming up with iron pyrite, or fool’s gold, they encouraged him to keep collecting. Eventually they helped him launch a gem and mineral business.

That original piece of iron pyrite is now displayed in a special box of John’s and has most-favored status in a now-extensive collection. The shop added a museum to 4

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its building in 1997 to showcase the many rocks and fossils family members have collected over the years, with most coming from the North State and Pacific Northwest.

While John’s son Bill is now the primary bench jeweler and proprietor, John and Terry still provide part-time help. As with most long-term, family-run businesses, roles can get blurred. Everyone helps out where they can.

While Bill’s siblings Scott and Kate ultimately chose other careers, they both grew up in the business and still go on rock hounding ventures for the shop. Bill’s daughters, Mahalee and Emiana, have worked in the shop and have searched for stones since they were young girls.

They agree that rock hounding is a great way to spend time with family. While Bill admits that the heyday of rock hounding in California is over, there’s still a lot of joy to be found in the hobby. “Today there are still some locations that are open to the public, but there’s more interest in fee digs – paying to use a mine,” he says. Most land in California is now privatized and no longer available to the public.

Yet there are still places to look, and Gaumer’s has the information to get people started on rock hunting adventures. The shop sells local field guides to rock hounding locations and is connected to area rock clubs which can help people understand lapidary work. “I want to encourage it,” says Bill. “It’s a really great hobby.” The North State was once an inland sea and can be a great source of fossils when people can access the limestone deposits that were left behind. There is stunning jasper around Stony Creek, and quartz crystals abound.

John maintains a blog on the Gaumer’s website that shares stories in a series called Rockhound Tales. He keeps people up to date on modern happenings, such as annual treks to the famous Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, but also has an extensive group of Old-Timer Tales, sharing such events as a hunt for Happy Camp Jade and the jewelry that came out of that search.

While rock hounding has been the heart of the business, jewelry making has been its bread and butter.

Al and Mabel Gaumer at the Priday Plume thunderegg dig near Madras, Oregon

The ability of the Gaumers to search out their own gems and minerals has been what sets them apart as jewelers.

“We’ve been doing jewelry ever since the store opened,” says Bill. “We get down to really obscure stones that people aren’t really too familiar with.” While diamonds remain the most popular stone by far, Gaumer’s is able to incorporate a wide variety of agates, jaspers, opals, sapphires, tourmalines and pearls into their work. Many of the stones were found in the family’s many searches, with some larger stones providing material for jewelry pieces for years.

“When you find something, it’s just that much more precious. A 50-pound chunk of jasper means more,” Bill says with a laugh – especially if one has to figure out how to carry it down a mountain after discovering it.

While jewelry is always popular as a holiday gift, polished stones can also be quite intriguing to the recipient. “I think people are always amazed at what beautiful things are in these rocks,” says Bill.

If you’ve determined that 2021 will be a year to get out in nature more, perhaps rock hounding is just the undertaking you need to spur your activity. Whether you pop in to see the possibilities of what can be found in the area at the museum, or to pick up a field guide or even a necklace or fossil paperweight for a hard-to-buy-for relative, the people at Gaumer’s will be happy to share their knowledge. • Gaumer’s Jewelry • Museum • Lapidary 78 Belle Mill Road, Red Bluff • (530) 527-6166 www.gaumers.com

Bill Gaumer hunting for jasper on Hart Mountain in Oregon

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IT CALLS FOR only two ingredients, five minutes of prep time and a jar. No need for an oven, stovetop or food processor. But what IS required is time. And loads of patience. Four or five months of patience.

Making homemade vanilla extract is one of the easiest things in the world. And the taste is so much richer and more flavorful than the storebought option. The added beauty is that you get to decide how strong or mild you want it. Plus, you will save a bundle of money.

Before we get into the recipe, here are a few things to consider when going the DIY route:

So not only are you saving a ton of money, you will have a richer, tastier vanilla taste in all your recipes.

Know Your Beans The three most common source of quality vanilla beans come from Madagascar, Mexico or Tahiti – and each of these varieties offer different tastes: • Madagascar: Sweet, creamy, velvety, mild • Mexican: Spicy, creamy, hints of clove and nutmeg • Tahitian: Floral, fruity, light, hint of cherry

Alcohol is a Key Ingredient Yes, alcohol – typically vodka – is one of the two ingredients needed to make vanilla extract. But remember: The store-bought variety also contains alcohol. By FDA standards, pure vanilla extract must have a minimum of 35 percent alcohol, the same proof as most spirits found in the liquor section of the grocery store.

Vanilla beans have hundreds of flavor compounds; some are water soluble, most are alcohol soluble.

Alcohol is the most efficient agent for extracting the robust flavor from the vanilla beans. Nearly all of the alcohol burns off in cooked foods; the alcohol is simply the carrier for the flavor. And one or two teaspoons of extract is all that most recipes require, so it is an infinitesimal amount.

But if, for whatever reason, you prefer a non-alcohol version, you can substitute alcohol with food-grade vegetable glycerin. This method drastically shortens the shelf life of the extract.

Alcohol Tips Do not use flavored or infused spirits. It will take away from the natural flavor of the vanilla. Also, using high-end premium spirits is a waste of money. In this unique case, the cheap stuff on the bottom shelf works equally well. Most recipes call for vodka (my personal choice), but you can experiment with rum, whiskey or whatever floats your boat.

It’s a Real Money Saver The major vanilla extract brands charge about $9.50 for a tiny 2-ounce bottle. And at our home, it seems as if vanilla was always on our shopping list. That 2-ounce bottle is probably fine for those who don’t cook or bake often, but it adds up.

A quart of homemade extract costs roughly $30 to make. Some backof-the-napkin math shows that an 8-ounce jar will run you about $7.50 – or less than $2 for a 2-ounce bottle.

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Did You Know? A Little Vanilla Trivia Vanilla is the second-most expensive spice after saffron. Cultivating the vanilla seed pods is labor-intensive, driving up the price. The herb is used in virtually every culture in the world.

The Waiting Game For most of us, December is the month when we typically spend more time than normal in the kitchen – baking traditional treats for your family and homemade gifts for friends. Unfortunately, you will have to wait until next year to enjoy this batch of vanilla extract.

It takes time for alcohol to extract all the flavor and color from the bean. And there is no way for you to rush the process. Frustrating, I know. But trust me when I tell you it is worth it.

Start the homemade project this month and you will reap the tasty benefits in the spring of 2021. It’s just one more good thing to look forward to – and we can all use that!

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• Prep time: 5 minutes • Cooking time: 0 minutes • Yield: 1 cup (8 ounces) • What you will need: A jar or container that can hold at least 8 ounces Ingredients: • Vanilla beans: 4 whole beans • Vodka*: 1 cup (8 oz) *If you prefer an alcohol-free extract, substitute the vodka with ¾ cup food-grade vegetable glycerin and ¼ cup water.

Instructions: Step 1. Open the vanilla beans. Use a paring knife, split each vanilla bean lengthwise, cutting halfway through the bean to expose the seeds.

Step 2. Combine ingredients. Place vanilla beans in a glass jar or small bottle. (I use a standard Mason jar.) Pour in the vodka and submerge the beans to cover. Secure the lid on the jar or bottle. Shake gently, not vigorously.

Step 3. Store and wait. Store in a dark place for at least four months. It should be a dark, rich amber color.

Step 4. Replenish as needed. Continue to gradually refill the bottle with more vodka as you use the vanilla extract. (The beans will last for at least two batches of vanilla extract.) •

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NORMALLY, when a neighborhood’s calm is shattered by a line of police cars roaring in – lights flashing, sirens blaring – someone’s in trouble. But once a year in Redding, when police SUVs wear antlers, it means something else: Blue Santa’s come to town. Loaded up with toys and candy, he spends a whole near-Christmas day leading his helpers through the city to carefully chosen addresses, bringing joy to everyone they meet.

A royal blue Blue Santa bounds out first from the lead car in the caravan, a bag of presents in one hand and in the other bells on a rope, which he shakes for sleigh effect while calling out to startled neighbors in traditional Santa

Claus song, “Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!” He heads for the designated home with a few helpers, while the rest – police officers, community service officers, cadets, chaplains and family members – spread out on the street and into front yards handing out stuffed animals to every child they see.

An hour earlier, this year’s coordinator, Redding Police Officer Nicole Remfer, announced the plan to her troops assembled in the Redding police station briefing room.

“Load up all the boxes and bikes in the hallway,” she commanded. “We have about 255 stuffed animals out there, and I want you to give them out unsparingly!”4

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Photo by Richard DuPertuis

This is the 28th year that Operation Blue Santa has rolled through the streets of Redding.

Today, the caravan will rouse the neighborhoods of 70 children, nominated by service officers or chaplains based on family need. “This is an awesome way for the police department to give to the community in a different way,” Remfer says. “And I think it’s really special how the community was able to partner with us for donations.”

A large portion of those donations come from a local church in what has become an annual ritual of blessings and giving. Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell, co-senior minister at the Center for Spiritual Learning, says she started this practice four years ago. “At least a month before Operation Blue Santa, people bring in all these stuffed animals, more and more each week.

They fill the stage,” she describes. “We tell everyone who shows up to take one, and we do prayers for comfort and love.”

Mitchell says she started this program specifically for disadvantaged children. “Holidays can be stressful for children who don’t have anything, or are in the hospital. Stuffed animals, like teddy bears, can bring them comfort. That’s why we wanted to get involved. I tell people to hold them and love them up.”

When Blue Santa carries these prayer-charged teddy bears into a designated home, it’s no surprise for the parents, because they were notified he was on his way. But the children aren’t.

He calls out to them by name and showers them with Christmas greetings, wrapped presents and sometimes a gift too large to be wrapped, like a bicycle. The child who lives here, perhaps facing a holiday not much worth remembering, receives a Christmastime visit that will live in memory forever.

That’s another part of the plan, according to Redding Police Chief Bill Schueller, a 26-year RPD veteran out on his first Blue Santa run as head of the department. “Operation Blue Santa is to give kids another perspective of police officers, if they don’t have that already,” he says.

“And to give back to the community a little.”

From all appearances, the operation is successful, for kids of all ages. As parents watch their kids melt into a grateful embrace with their blue-clad benefactor, the grownups’ expressions of appreciation often border on tears. On his way back to the caravan, Blue Santa greets all in his path, whether by shaking hands or by high-fiving, like with a small girl held tall in her mommy’s arms. continued on page 72

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“Holidays can be stressful for children who don’t have anything, or are in the hospital. Stuffed animals, like teddy bears, can bring them comfort. That’s why we wanted to get involved. I tell people to hold them and love them up.”

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Many in the caravan look more than misty-eyed at times during the day, but there is no holding back at the next stop. Four of the kids targeted on the route sheets temporarily live away from home. They occupy beds in the pediatrics ward at Mercy Medical Center. Blue Santa takes a quieter tone here, impishly peeking through tiny windows so those on the other side can catch a glimpse of white beard, blue cap. Only after being seen will he open the door.

In one room, a young boy on a bed sits up at attention, interrupted from reading. As his visitor steps in, the tiny tyke lights up and cries out, “Santa Claus!” During the visit, this little man is able to forget about where he has to live for now, and to enjoy a few special minutes with his hero. As Blue Santa leaves the room, his expression is hard to read through all the white hairs, but among his helpers are wrinkled brows, many sighs and some tears.

One last cry echoes down the hallway, “I love you, Santa!”

Now some sighs, many tears.

“That was the most heartwarming thing I’ve ever seen,” beams police chaplain Dennis Ambriz. “It’s a blessing whether you’re one or 101.”

One significant day a year, in neighborhood after neighborhood, Operation Blue Santa leaves in its wake another 15 to 20 youngsters who will astound their friends with tales of what happened today. And for a while longer than perhaps it might have been, no one – NO ONE – will be able to tell any of these boys and girls that there ain’t no Santa Claus. “There is too a Santa!” they will argue. “I saw him! And he is blue!” •

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A WINTER ENSEMBLE just isn’t complete without a cup of something warm to drink. Jackets, scarves and mittens will stave off a chill, but a hot winter tea or coffee will warm you down to the bones.

Fortunately, the North State abounds with places to fill up. And whether you bring your own mug or sip from a to-go cup, you’re sure to find the blend that keeps you going through cold days.

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Our readers were free with their praise and recommendations during a recent social media poll and offer these suggestions for top drinks of the season and where to find them.

Social distancing comes easy at readers’ number one choice, Black Rose Coffee and Tea, a drive-though coffee house on Old Oregon Trail in Redding featuring allorganic ingredients. “We take incredible pride in serving the highest quality ingredients, which is what sets us apart,” says owner Torrie Rosales. “We offer a ton of flavors and can oblige any special diets that our customers are on; keto is an especially common request nowadays.”

Next up is a place that was designed specifically to be a neighborhood gathering spot. Jodi and Eric Fogelin opened Old Shasta Coffee Company in the Westside Plaza on Eureka Way last year with much intention and developed a vibe that encourages folks to stay awhile.

Popular with neighbors and passersby alike, it has garnered the top two mentions for seasonal drinks, including the spicy Harvest Chai and Franken-mint.

Shasta Lake’s Heritage Coffeehouse rounds out the top three, with its Secret Garden Latte gaining mention as a top-tiered drink as well. Unfortunately, that beauty was a limited-edition special that should be back next summer when nectarines return for harvest. Until then, the December specials are Hot Buttered Rum, made with real butter and real rum and served up non-alcoholic. Then there’s the ever-popular Peppermint Mocha, which coowner Sara Sutherland describes as “always a classic” with its peppermint and rich chocolate sauce. Sara and husband Stuart roast their own coffee beans and have developed the popular Dam Good Espresso Blend for their drinks.

Of course, these are just the top mentions of an area rich in options. Readers also called in for Redding’s Brew Craft Coffee, where patrons can pick up gluten-free and vegan pastries. Junction City’s Strawhouse Resorts and Cafe also received nods for its house-roasted coffee, as did the everpopular The Bean in Cottonwood, a beloved gathering space for its community. Chico folks showed love to the Naked Lounge and Sin of Cortez, both long-time establishments with loyal followings.

Wherever you are in the North State, there’s a local coffeehouse with baristas at the ready to warm you up.

Whether you sit and linger with a friend or dash through a drive-through, local people take pride in serving their community. We thank our readers for sending us their recommendations and our brave shop owners for weathering the storms of these turbulent times to keep us caffeinated and on the go with their handcrafted drinks. •

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

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FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR DOWNTOWN REDDING BUSINESS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 1. Shop local. Shop from local businesses, both online and offline.

Take precautions when going out, but try to shop at local businesses, instead of larger chains.

2. Buy gift cards or certificates. One way to put immediate cash into your local small business is by purchasing a gift card for future use.

While the business may not be able to accept it right now, you can plan ahead for later, and it gives the business immediate cash to help tide them over this year.

3. Order delivery or pickup from nearby restaurants. Dine-in options may be limited this holiday season, but many restaurants and bars remain open for dine-out options. Supporting your local small businesses now can help ensure you’ll be able to dine in once the crisis has passed. Call the restaurant or order directly from their website rather than third-party apps so the business can avoid fees.

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Season’s greetings from all of us at Viva Downtown!

I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season, especially this year. I am thrilled to announce the 101st Annual City of Redding Christmas Tree has been selected by City of Redding Arborist, Jim Calhoun, and placed in its original historical location on Market Street. Jim and his staff selected one of the most beautiful we’ve ever had. We invite everyone to tune in virtually on December 4 at 7pm on Viva Downtown’s Facebook for a live showing of the tree lighting! The tree will remain lit throughout the holiday season for all to enjoy. Visit Viva Downtown Redding on Facebook for tree lighting info and all things Downtown Redding!

4. Tip a little extra. Many forget that service workers are among the most impacted by quarantining. If you’re ordering in, make sure to tip extra, as many rely on this as their main source of income. Plus, they’re working hard to ensure you’re still getting what you need while trying to make sure it arrives safely. A few extra bucks here and there will go a long way. If you go to pick up, make sure to leave a tip, as well.

5. Share on social media. If you can’t afford to go out or have sufficiently stocked up with what you need, encourage your friends and followers online to support local businesses. Most small businesses have some form of social media. Share their posts so those in your circle can support them, too. This doesn’t cost you anything more than a click and it may encourage others in the community to check them out.

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Cedar Crest Brewing Brewers and wine makers Jim, Corey and Mark Livingston, businesswoman Kate Grissom and her creative craftsman husband Brandon Grissom got together in 2012 to create a tasting room in downtown Red Bluff. In a matter of a couple of years, their little tasting room became a local hot spot. With the Grissoms’ vision and the Livingstons’ mad brewing skills, the team made its move to Downtown Redding. After several months of remodeling, a one-of-a-kind gathering space was born. The beer is exceptional and they also serve boutique wines.

When gathering is once-again a “thing,” Cedar Crest brewer you’ll be able to enjoy live music, open Mark Livingston and mic nights, paint nights and more. owner Brandon Grissom 1475 Placer St., Suite B, Redding (530) 605-1633 • www.cedarcrestbrewing.com

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Geri Whittemore owner, Memory Lane Antiques and Vintage

Memory Lane Antiques & Vintage Geri Whittemore opened her business in Downtown Redding in October 2014. Her 5,000-square-foot shop is filled with everything from dolls to furniture. With 14 vendors, you could spend a few hours browsing and still not see everything. Her store is well organized with nooks and crannies at every turn filled with collectibles. Whittemore was born and raised in Redding and fondly remembers the building she’s in as Dunlap Brothers Groceries, an Army/Navy store and Lorelei’s. In fact, the beautiful chandeliers hanging in her store were left by Lorelei’s. An ordained minister, Whittemore can officiate weddings and even has a small area set up in her store where she can perform weddings.

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EAGLE PEAK - LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK As general manager of Crown Camera for 30 years, Frank Tona shared his passion for photography teaching classes and mentoring photographers.

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WHAT’S COOKIN’ | STORY AND PHOTOS BY: MACI MANTY

HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PATTIES

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DECEMBER 2020 RECIPE

Peppermint is a classic holiday flavor for good reason: it’s sweet, refreshing, and when paired with dark chocolate, it makes the tastiest treat! These homemade peppermint patties fit right in with your favorite holiday treats and are the perfect way to share some Christmas cheer with those you love. Enjoy!

FILLING INGREDIENTS: 3 ½ cups powdered sugar 3 ½ T heavy whipping cream

4 T coconut oil, softened 2 ¼ tsp. peppermint extract

2 T butter, softened SHELL INGREDIENTS: 2 ½ cups high-quality dark chocolate chips

2 tsp. coconut oil

PREP: 35 MINUTES TOTAL: 50 MINUTES MAKES: ~ ABOUT 40 SMALL PATTIES

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Maci Manty is a self-taught baker, wife, mother and animal lover. Some of her favorite things include baking, taking pictures, hiking, paddle boarding at Whiskeytown Lake, bike rides and spending time with her family and pets. Follow her feed on Instagram @lovely_baking_co to see what she’s baking.

DIRECTIONS: STEP 1: Combine whipping cream, coconut oil, peppermint extract and butter in a bowl with an electric hand mixer. Slowly add the powdered sugar mixing until combined. Once combined, use a rubber spatula to push the filling toward the middle of the bowl to form a round ball shape (it will have a tacky or sticky consistency) and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

STEP 2: Once chilled, place the filling ball between two sheets of wax paper and gently roll out with a rolling pin until it’s about a third of an inch thick. Keeping the rolled-out filling between the wax paper, carefully transfer to a cookie sheet and freeze for 5-10 minutes.

STEP 3: Once the filling is hardened, peel back the top layer of wax paper and work quickly to cut out patties with a small (1½-inch diameter) round cookie cutter. Place patties on a wax-paperlined baking sheet. (If you don’t have a cookie cutter, skip Step 2 and roll filling into 1-tsp.-sized balls and place on a wax-paper-lined baking sheet, then flatten each ball with the bottom of a greased glass cup.) Return patties to the freezer to chill for 10 minutes.

STEP 4: While the patties are freezing, prepare the chocolate shell. Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring well after each increment until chocolate is smooth and completely melted.

STEP 5: Remove chilled patties from the freezer and use a fork to dip patties in melted chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off before carefully placing the patty on a wax-paper-lined baking sheet. Feel free to drizzle extra chocolate over the top or add sprinkles before the chocolate dries to achieve a different look. Place in the refrigerator to set. Once set, peppermint patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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It’s been quite a year.

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GIVING BACK | BY: EMILY MIRANDA

Hope for the Holidays DIGNITY FOR CHRISTMAS DURING THE HOLIDAY season, many struggling families are at the mercy of secondhand donations and charities offering pre-selected gifts for children. This can feel disempowering, especially to parents whose only wish is to give their child a gift they hand-picked. Living Hope Compassion Ministries believes in the importance of offering struggling households an opportunity to do just that, believing that the ability to provide gifts brings dignity and joy during the holiday season.

This is why Living Hope holds its Dignity for Christmas event each year, so families struggling financially can experience the same joys that other families do on Christmas morning. Instead of handing out gifts to parents, the nonprofit helps parents pick out and purchase gifts for their own families.

Last year’s success is why Living Hope – with help from donors and the community – plans to honor this year’s families by again offering the same opportunity. This year’s goal is for 2,000 new gifts to be donated. These gifts will then be set up in a store-like fashion, where parents can purchase these gifts at a bargain price. For example, a gift worth $50 will cost around $3. Dignity for Christmas also offers a giftwrapping station, where parents can wrap the gifts they purchased for a personal touch. Funds generated from the event will go toward hiring employees to work the store, providing additional struggling families with opportunities to work.

This year, Dignity for Christmas will be set up a little differently due to COVID-19. As of now, Living Hope plans to do the event by appointment to maintain proper social distancing, but plans may change depending on what tier Shasta County falls into in midDecember. • Living Hope Compassion Ministries www.livinghoperedding.com 1043 State St., Redding (530) 243-8066

Emily J. Miranda is a freelance writer, designer, and self taught artist. She is a graduate of Simpson University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis on business and marketing. In her free time she enjoys writing, painting, sewing, and any projects involving creative insight.

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Sending You Peace, Love, Joy and Health This Holiday Season.

Seasons Greetings From Our Families To Yours.

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