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Festival Cinema Invisi- ble and the Redding chap- ter of the Euphrates Insti- tute, in partnership with the Shasta County Arts Council, will host the inter- national film festival "The Best of Festival Cinema In- visible" Jan. 6-7, 2017 at Old City Hall, 1313 Market St. in Redding. FCI is a New York-based film venue in its sixth year, and this special edition of the annual festival is ex- clusive to Redding. It will showcase films from the previous five annual fes- tivals as well as premier films exclusive to Redding and sneak-preview films set to be screened at the April 2017 New York fes- tival. The program includes feature and short films, in- cluding animations, from the Middle East and North Africa. The line-up includes world, North America, US and regional premier films. Films will screen 6-10 p.m. Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday. The full pro- gram and screening sched- ule is available at http://cin- emainvisible.org/fci-in-red- ding-ca/. Tickets are available for purchase online at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/the- best-of-festival-cinema-in- visible-tickets-27799538167. Full festival passes, which include all films on Friday and Saturday, are $40, in- dividual day passes are $25 and single session tick- ets are $10. Tickets and passes will be available at the door, cash only. "I grew up in Redding and my family still lives here, so I've seen the arts community flourish over the years," said Director of Public Affairs and Cul- tural Exchange Candace Burnham. "It's a really ex- citing time to bring this festival to Redding and we hope film enthusiasts will love our program of com- pelling MENA films." More information can be found at http://cinemain- visible.org/. Founded in 2006, the Euphrates Institute is a re- sponse to the critical na- tional interests at stake in the Middle East, cou- pled with the troubling lack of public awareness about the region — espe- cially regarding the local grass roots efforts to ele- vate society, reduce terror- ism and promote freedom. More information is avail- able at www.euphrates.org. FILMFESTIVAL PremierfilmscomingtoRedding I have to tell you that re- ceiving the following mes- sage put the biggest smile on my face. Induction cooking? Oh, yes, I know something about that! But I must confess that the prologue of Cathy's question is what really warmed my heart. Dear Mary: First of all, I want to thank you, thank you, thank you for your 20- plus years of advice and guidance. I have purchased your books, read them and given them as gifts many times. I hardly ever buy anything or try a new product without check- ing with you first. I know that if you have endorsed it, I can trust it. Thank you for promoting quality and value in all the products and ideas you share. Your work is amazing. That being said, my hus- band and I just purchased a home. The gas stove and microwave oven are 28 years old. Although they both still work (I know, they don't make them like this anymore), they look their age, and I question the safety of the microwave. I was ready to purchase a mid-level freestanding gas range, and I have looked back on your recommenda- tions for the GE line. However, on a recent shopping trip, we were in- troduced to electric induc- tion ranges. Wow, was I im- pressed! They have the con- venience and control of a gas stovetop with an easy- to-clean smooth top. I am totally confused. Induc- tion cooktops are quite a bit more expensive, so it's a big choice. The salesperson was unable to identify any drawbacks to these ranges at this time, other than the fact that we may have to purchase new cookware, of which he said an adequate set could be purchased for around $300. The other factor is that my husband and I pur- chased this home with the plan to probably sell it within 10 years — we got it for a good price and be- lieve we will be able to re- sell at a profit as long as we make some good/cost- effective updates. I would love, love, love and appre- ciate your advice! — Cathy Dear Cathy: You sure know how to make my day! I could have edited out all of the mushy stuff to get right to the sub- ject of induction cooking, but I didn't. Thank you so much for your support — for being there, for trust- ing me and for giving me a renewed determination to keep doing what we do here every day. So on to induction cook- ing — it's one of my favor- ite topics. During the 18 months we lived in a tiny apartment in anticipation of our move to Colorado, I did not have a traditional stove. Instead, I used my Breville Smart Oven and my portable induction cooktop. Induction is def- initely a different method of cooking, and there is an initial learning curve. But oh, my. Once you get used to it, chances are you won't want to look back to either traditional electric or gas cooking. It is truly amazing. Since the appli- ance does not create heat, you will definitely see your electricity bill go down. And cleanup? It's always quick and easy. I made our big traditional Thanksgiv- ing and Christmas meals in that tiny kitchen with those two appliances. We did not suffer. Trust me. As for cookware, yes, it must be induction-compat- ible. However, I'll bet the salesperson didn't mention that all cast-iron cookware is compatible, as are many other sets of cookware. If you're a Costco member, take a look at the Kirkland Signature 13-piece Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel In- duction Compatible Cook- ware Set. I love it because the cookware is heavy and tri-ply and can be cleaned like a dream. For $175 (the warehouse member price), it's hard to go wrong. Non- members can purchase the same set from Amazon for a slightly higher price. For more info on that set and other items found in this article, please visit www. everydaycheapskate.com/ letstalkinduction. Here's my advice: Since your appliances are still in working order, take some time to test induc- tion cooking. Invest in a portable cooktop with one burner, then use it ev- ery chance you get. Read the manual over and over again. (I still refer to mine.) For less than $75, you can figure out whether induction cooking is for you before committing to thousands of dollars in new appliances. That's what I would do. This will give you an opportunity to test your current cook- ware for compatibility, too. You may be surprised. Regarding your home's resale value, as induction cooking becomes more well-known (and loved), a beautiful induction range will — in my opinion — make your property more valuable and desirable. As the pros say, the kitchen and bathrooms sell a home. Wouldyouliketosend a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate. com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE Let's talk induction cooking, shall we? Pacific Gas and Electric Company paid property taxes of more than $205 million this fall to the 50 counties, including $1,066, 552 in Tehama County, where the utility owns property and operates gas and electric infrastructure that serves 16 million Cal- ifornians. The semi-annual prop- erty tax payments re- cently made cover the pe- riod from July 1 to Dec. 31. Total payments for the full tax year of July 1 to June 30 is estimated to to- tal more than $410 million — an increase of $25 mil- lion, or 6.5 percent, com- pared with the prior fis- cal year. First installment prop- erty taxes recently paid to North State counties by Dec. 12 include Butte, $3,474,254 (up $153,553 or 5 percent from a year ago); Colusa, $4,228,853, (up $15,411, or 4 per- cent); Glenn, $709,001 (up $35,044 or 6 percent); Las- sen, $37,041 (up $2,865 or 8 percent); Plumas, $2,167,330 (up $74,837 or 5 percent); Shasta, $4,614,587 (up $47,067 or 1 percent); Sutter, $1,151,431 (up $44,257 or 4 percent); Trinity, $116,463 (up $6,824 or 6 percent) and Yuba, $1,026,932 (down $43,545 or 4 percent). One example of the many infrastructure investments PG&E has made locally was the completion of the Wil- lowsServiceCenter,autility work center and warehouse in Glenn County. Work on the center was completed last spring. "Property tax payments are one of the many im- portant ways PG&E helps drive local economies and support essential public services like education and public safety," said Jason Wells, senior vice president and chief fi- nancial officer for PG&E. "This year's higher pay- ments reflect the substan- tial local investments we are making in our gas and electric infrastructure to create one of the safest and most reliable utility systems in the country." PG&E invested more than $5.5 billion last year and expects to invest $5.6 billion this year to en- hance and upgrade its gas and electrical infrastruc- ture across Northern and Central California. CALIFORNIA Utility pays more than $1M in local property tax Early registration is open for Simpson Univer- sity's second annual Red Hawk Ride, a multi-dis- tance, family-oriented bicy- cle ride scheduled for Satur- day, April 8, from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Designed for riders of all ages and skill levels, this year's Red Hawk Ride in- cludes routes of 6.2 — also open to 10K runners — 25, 50 and 100 miles that start and end on campus at 2211 College View Drive. The routes wind primar- ily through eastern Shasta County, with views of Mt. Shasta and Lassen Peak. The Red Hawk Ride will feature family-friendly ac- tivities, including a climb- ing wall and bike swap, a catered lunch, marketplace vendors, music and fully stocked rest stops along the scenic ride routes. Registra- tion fees include breakfast, a water bottle and swag bag, among other items. In its inaugural year, the Red Hawk Ride had nearly 100 participants. In addi- tion to promoting cycling and healthy living, the ride seeks to raise awareness of and scholarship money for Simpson University stu- dents, many of whom are first-generation college stu- dents. A pre-ride RedHawkRide Dinner featuring a moti- vational speaker is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, on campus. Last year compet- itive cyclist Bobby McMul- len was the featured guest. Tickets cost $10. Ride entry fees range from $10 to $85 for early bird registration, which ends March 18. Children younger than 10 are free. After March 18, entry costs are $15 to $95. Learn more and reg- ister online at simpsonu. edu/redhawkride. Oppor- tunities are available for business sponsorships and purchase of Red Hawk Ride gear. SIMPSON UNIVERSITY Registration opens for Red Hawk Ride Picturedisastillimagefromthefilm"TavsanKani,"directedbyYagmurAltanofTurkey. Mary Hunt Once you get used to it, chances are you won't want to look back to either traditional electric or gas cooking. It is truly amazing. Since the appliance does not create heat, you will definitely see your electricity bill go down. And cleanup? It's always quick and easy. 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