Volume XXII - Number 1 2016-2017

Message from Artistic Director and PresidentBy, Lisa Moon and Allison Chan

Rumors are true. My mother, Lisa Moon, Artistic Director and President of CATS, suffered a brain aneurysm and stroke in early August. Showing incredible vitality, she co-wrote this Message from her hospital bed during her 21-day stay in the ICU.

CATS is excited to announce their 2017 production of The White Snake by Mary Zimmerman. A stunning Chinese fable about a supernatural serpent and her sassy attendant who venture into human civilization for a day of adventures, but wind up staying longer when White Snake unintentionally falls in love with a human.

We are delighted to collaborate with three first-timers to CATS: veteran local actor and Director Carolyn Howarth, Master Puppeteer Richard Bay, who was most recently on the design team of Seussical at the Music Circus, and Kay Carrillo Drake, who was a Hair and Make-up Crew Foreman for the chorus of the Los Angeles Opera.

Returning to the CATS production team will be Co-production managers, Gordon Sakaue with Lisa Moon. Tim Dugan, former head of Theatre

Arts at Cal Poly, will return as Lighting and Set Designer. Music Director and Composer, Tynowyn Woolman, who won an Elly Award for the music composition of CATS’ 2013 production of Journey to the West, will once again be composing original music for the show. Rounding out this talented production team is CATS veteran, Jill Kelly on costumes and Dennis Duesing with Lisa Moon on properties. We are seeking a stage manager. Please contact Jeannie Wood at info@catsweb.org.

Actors and actresses of all ages and ethnicities are encouraged to audition for this dazzling production of The White Snake. Visit www.catsweb.org for details.

Lisa would like to thank Executive Director, Jeannie Wood, for stepping in while she is healing. Lisa continues to focus her energy on rehabilitation and continues to make tremendous improvements everyday. She and her family are thankful for all of the well wishes sent to them throughout this arduous time in their lives. One motivator that inspires Lisa everyday is the thought of becoming a first-time grandmother to Allison’s and Grant's baby, who is due in early January 2017.

Lisa Moon

Allison Chan

at The Nevada Theatre401 Broad St., Nevada City, CA

Written byMary Zimmerman

Directed byCarolyn Howarth

Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS)proudly presents

L Final Dress: All tickets $10

v Preview: All Tickets $15

s Opening Night with Gala Reception

Thursday Evenings:Advance: $20 $15 (17yrs & under)

Door: $23 $15 (17yrs & under)

Friday, Saturday Evenings and Matinees:Advance: $23 $15 (17yrs & under)

Door: $25 $15 (17yrs & under)

For ticket information: www.catsweb.orgor call Jeannie Wood: 530-265-2990

Tickets available in December 2017at

www.catsweb.orgThe Briar Patch

Book Seller in Grass Valley

Student Matinee of The White Snake

Attention educators and teachers! CATS is offering a special Student Matinee of The White Snake on

Friday, April 21, at 10:00 am

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Director's Notes on The White SnakeBy, Carolyn Howarth

Since taking on the assignment of directing The White Snake for CATS, I've been asked on several occasions: What is this play? A comedy? A folktale? A musical? Performance art? A movement piece? A road picture? A buddy movie? What? And my answer has always been the same: YES. It's all those things, although I guess if I had to classify it as just one thing, I would call it an Epic Love Story. (The hopeful romantic in me loves that.) At its core, The White Snake is a tale of a mystical, fantastical snake who transmutes into human form, and with her loyal friend Green Snake by her side, meets a man, falls in love, and struggles against overwhelming odds and innumerable obstacles to fulfill her desire to be with him.

The legend of The White Snake has ancient roots. Although undoubtedly a product of oral tradition, one of its earliest recorded sources is from an anthology compiled in the 10th Century (Common Era), in the waning years of the Tang Dynasty. The tale has been handed down through the centuries in various forms as opera, stage plays, film and television programs, novellas, children's books, (and even a watch with white and green snake hands made by the clever Swatch company!) The character of White Snake has assumed a variety of personalities through the years: from manipulative demon (an early cautionary tale!) to the personification of love and compassion.

This particular adaptation, by renowned playwright Mary Zimmerman, distills the story down to its crucial dramatic elements, and provides an opportunity for an ensemble of actors to morph and change characters in a theatrical way. Through the use of design, puppetry, and language, the story of one being's desire to find love and redemption in the body of a flawed but earnest human is utterly relatable.

When CATS Artistic Director Lisa Moon sent me the script to ascertain my interest in the project, I was helming a show in Juneau, Alaska. I will never forget sitting in the Juneau Public Library reading the script on my iPad, actually weeping as I neared the end, so moved was I at the beauty of the tale. I must have been a little too loud, because a couple of people looked mildly put out - apparently emotional catharsis is not as welcome in the Juneau Public Library as it is in the theatre. But that was the moment I knew, deep down that I had to work on this beautiful play!

I am grateful for Lisa's vision, and her desire to bring this story to our community. And I'm particularly grateful for the many fine collaborators with whom I've shared this project. For me, it feels a bit like a love letter to this wonderful community that I've been blessed to call home for the past 25 years.

Carolyn Howarth is a resident of Grass Valley and a former Company member of the Foothill Theatre Company in Nevada City, California. Her directing credits include numerous productions at such theatres as FTC, The Colorado, Lake Tahoe and Sierra Shakespeare Festivals, Capital Stage, Phamaly Theatre Company i n D e n v e r , C o l o r a d o , a n d T h e Perseverance Theatre in Juneau, Alaska. As an actor, she has performed in over 50

productions with FTC, ranging from classics to new works. Other professional credits include appearances with The Jewish Theatre of San Francisco, The B Street Theatre, Sacramento Theatre Company, Lake Tahoe and Sierra Shakespeare Festivals, and the Maxim Gorky Drama Theatre in Vladivostok, Russia. Carolyn is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

About the Author, Mary Zimmerman

Mary Zimmerman's credits as an a d a p t e r a n d d i r e c t o r i n c l u d e Metamorphoses, The Arabian Nights, The Odyssey, Journey to the West, and Argonautika. Her work has been produced at the Lookingglass Theatre and Goodman Theatre of Chicago; on Broadway at Circle in the Square; in New York at Second Stage; the Brooklyn Academy of Music; the Manhattan Theatre Club; and at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and other theaters around the country and abroad. The

recipient of a Tony Award for her direction of Metamorphoses and a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Fellowship, Zimmerman is a professor of performance studies at Northwestern University.

About The White Snake

CATS is pleased to be presenting another Mary Zimmerman play, The White Snake, in Spring 2017. We produced her Journey to the West in 2013, which garnered CATS five Elly Awards and twelve nominations. Inspired by the classic story, Mary Zimmerman reimagines The White Snake, an ancient Chinese legend in which a snake spirit transforms herself into a beautiful woman in order to experience the human world. Adventuring down her mountainside with her companion, Green Snake, White Snake meets and falls in love with the humble, virtuous Xu Xian and convinces him to marry her. Together, the three friends open a pharmacy, but soon the remarkable healing powers of White Snake draw the attention of a treacherous monk, Fa Hai. Outraged at the union between a mortal and a snake spirit, Fa Hai takes it upon himself to destroy it. Zimmerman brings to this timeless romance her usual brilliant mix of ingenious stagecraft, song, abundant humor, and compassion.

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Written by Juli Marks

CATS’ popular Youth Program, the Xiao Mao (Little CATS) Culture Club was very proud to hold its Fifth Annual Summer Camp this past June. Held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, this week-long camp kept its 10 campers (ages 8-12) entertained & busy! The returning campers were happy to connect with old friends and make some new ones as well! In just 5 days, the kids put on a play based on a Chinese Folktale called "The Empty Pot", directed by Dinah Smith. A performance of the play was enjoyed by family and friends on the last day of camp. Besides making props and learning their lines, the kids also enjoyed other activities such as playing Mahjong, making Chinese coin bracelets, learning a ribbon dance (taught by Juliette Lin), Kuk Sool Won (courtesy of Gold Country Kuk Sool Won), Sushi making with Laura Thorne of Way Yum Sushi, Juggling with the amazing Barry Freidman, and Mandarin language & calligraphy with Xin Yue Yu and Xining. We couldn't do all of this without our amazing Camp Counselors: Rachel Scott, Jozi Gullickson and Abby Garcia! Thank you to all of our families, volunteers and supporters who contribute so much to making this summer camp happen every year! And remember, when you are enjoying the CATS production of "The White Snake" next Spring, the proceeds from the concession stand goes directly towards supporting this camp, including providing scholarships to make camp affordable for all families! (So buy lots of cookies & coffee!!)

Xiao Mao - Little Cats - culture Club was created in 2012 by a group of parents who wanted to provide Asian Cultural Enrichment Programs to the children of Nevada County. Call us for customized enrichment programs for your school and Mandarin lesson referrals. Look for our Kid’s Craft & Dessert booth at the 2017 Nevada City Chinese New Year Festival!

Mei Lin Heirendt and Delaney Sherr making props for the play

Dinah Smith directs the cast

Aneka Torgrimson helps camper Gabe Zele with a craft

Playing Mahjong:Lian Trowbridge, Paige Torgrimson, Mei Lin Heirendt and Delaney Sherr

Barry Freidman turned these campers into fine jugglers!

LtoR: Aneka Torgrimson, Gabe Zele, Jaden Ross-Glenn, Baraka Anderson, Barry Freidman, Eva McDougall, Ava Torgrimson, Mei Lin Heirendt,

Delaney Sherr, and Ali Vandra

Campers hand-brushed Calligraphy on the programs for the play performance

Everyone always loves the Sushi Class with Laura Thorne!

Kuk Sool Won lesson

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November 5-6, 2016: CATS held auditions for Mary Zimmerman’s The White Snake to be produced in April/May 2017 at the Nevada Theatre and directed by Carolyn Howarth.

October 3-23: CATS’ trip to China and Tibet hosted fifteen travelers for a trip of a lifetime with Overseas Adventure Travel. The itinerary included, Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Wuhan, the Yangtze River cruise, Lhasa, Tibet, and Hong Kong. It was memorable, educational, and most enjoyable.

September 25, 2016:CATS attended the Elly Awards in Sacramento. They were nominated for four Awards for Chinglish, which included Best Director (Annie Lareau), Best Female Lead (Kathy Hsieh), Best Set Designer (Pam Hodges), and Best Overall in a Comedy.

September 18, 2016: Back by popular demand, CATS produced another successful Hawaiian Luau at The Roth Estate in Nevada City. Most of the food (over 90%) was home-cooked with an authentic Hawaiian flair. An extremely labor-intensive event to produce, we give a hearty Mahalo! to our incredible teams of cooks and food preparers, (especially to our out-of-town volunteers Daniel Maxwell, Yvette MacPhee and Odette Ching), our set-up and strike crews, our entertainers (Ka Hale Hula O Pilialohaokalani O Hilo Grass Valley and Honolulu Blues), and to our sponsors, Jan and Steve Roth.

August 27, 28, 2016: Mahjong, the Chinese ancient game of tiles, returned for two workshops, beginners class at the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools in Nevada City and intermediate class at the Open Book in Grass Valley.

Thanks to our instructors, Dave Ohmann and Gordon Sakaue, and to our volunteer coaches. These were our fifth and sixth workshops over the years.

August 17, 2016: Virgil Wong, Patty Lum-Ohmann, and Jeannie Wood participated in the “Golden Road Radio Hour,” a program produced by Michael DiMartino and Gold Country Community Arts. It was broadcast by KVMR in front of a live audience at the Nevada Theatre. Golden Road’s mission is to “explore the intersection of the arts, culture, health, the environment, peace, justice, science, and technology.” CATS’ topic was the “Chinese and the Gold Rush” and CATS’ role in honoring legacies of our Asian pioneers in California and in America.

May 15, 2016: CATS, in collaboration with the Nevada Theatre Film Series, presented the award-winning documentary, “Finding Samuel Lowe,” about a family transcending race, space, and time, in order to add another “piece to the puzzle” of their complicated heritage (Chinese, Jamaican, and African-American). The skyping of filmmaker Paula Madison, for a Q & A, was the highlight after the screening. Many thanks to Michael and Barbara Getz for their continued support of CATS.

May 7 and 28, 2016: Many thanks to Jennifer Cebollero for her workshops on Asian Cards and Journal-Making. Jennifer has been a regular teacher with CATS in most things “Asian and crafty,” and we appreciate her gift and talent.

May 14, 2016: Astrid Pyror returns with her second workshop for CATS, this time on “Asian Jewelry,” where students made beautiful pins to add a special touch to their wardrobes. Thank you, Astrid!

l-r: Patty Lum-Ohmann, Jeannie Wood Michael DiMartino and Virgil Wong

Golden Road Radio Hour

Ka Hale Hula O Pilialohaokalani O Hilo Grass Valley

Paula Madison (right) shares a precious moment with a cousin

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Highlights of 2016

April 7 – 30, 2016: CATS produced David Henry Hwang’s Chinglish, a comedy about love and culture lost in translation, at the Nevada Theatre, and directed by Annie Lareau. Nearly 2,500 patrons enjoyed this unique English and Mandarin bilingual production.

February 21, 2016: CATS produced the 5th Annual Nevada City Chinese New Year Festival and Parade, celebrating t h e Ye a r o f t h e Monkey, 4714, in the old Chinese Quarter of Commercial Street and the Robinson Plaza. It honored the

Chinese pioneers of the Sierra Foothills who contributed immensely to the historic and cultural fabric of our community. Our Grand Marshal was Madelyn Helling. Lion and Dragon dancers from Eastern Ways Martial Arts of Sacramento spearheaded an afternoon of cultural entertainment that also included: Grass Valley Taiko, Ka Hale Hula O Pilialohaokalani O Hilo Grass Valley, Lily Emmolo, Lucy Cheng, Kathryn Smith, Leslee-Anne Sesno, World Beatnix, led by Michael DiMartino. Thank you to our sponsors and partners for their

support. They are Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, City of Nevada City, Inn Town Campground, Three Forks Bakery and Brewing Company, Judi’s of Nevada City, HAAlo, Xiao Mao (Little CATS) Culture Club, Sonic Technology, Nevada Theatre, The Union, Jeannie Wood, The Lum and Ohmann Families, Virgil Wong and Karen Freeman, David Wong, G&G Educational Foundation, Los Mineros, Briar Patch, the Firehouse Museum and Pho King Good.

Lions Dancers from Eastern Ways Martial Arts

72’ Chinese Dragon from Eastern Ways Martial Arts

l-r: Hock Tjoa & Kathy Hsieh

The cast and crew of Chinglish

Chinglish Nominated for Four Elly Awards

The Chinglish contingency attended the Elly Awards on September 25, 2017, presented by SARTA (Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance). “Chinglish” was nominated for four awards: Best Director (Annie Lareau), Best Actress (Kathy Hsieh), Best Set Designer (Pam Hodges), and Best Overall in a Comedy.

l-r: Laurence Hughes, Kathy Hsieh, Annie Lareau, Hock Tjoa, Jeannie Wood, and Virgil Wong

Volunteer of the Year!

CATS is pleased to honor Sissy Minard as our “Volunteer of the Year!”

Sissy is a familiar face in the world of live theatre. With her smiling face and upbeat attitude, she graciously greets our patrons as they come into the Nevada Theatre, creating a positive theatre experience from the outset. She has been our Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant House Manager for many, many years. Sissy is in demand, as she is also the “go to” person for other theatre groups in our community. A person of impeccable service, CATS is fortunate to have Sissy as a part of our Front of House staff.

l-r: Sissy Minard, Jeannie Wood & Patty Lum-Ohmann-5-

Jeannie WoodExecutive Director

Olivia PritchettSecretary

Sheila BakerTreasurer

David Wong Patty Lum-Ohmann

Allison ChanVirgil Wong

CATS Board of Directors

Lisa MoonArtistic Director & President

Hock Tjoa

Eric Tomb

Thank You Hock Tjoa and Eric Tomb

Both Eric Tomb and Hock Tjoa have each served ten years on the CATS Board. We appreciate their wisdom and guidance. In addition to serving on the Board, Hock has been in many CATS plays, most recently seen in Chinglish in 2016. Eric was the Projectionist on the set of Chinglish. He was last seen as a reader in Hock’s dramatic play reading, The Ingenious Judge Dee in 2015. We wish them the best in their retirements.

Sheila Baker is CATS’ new Treasure r. She i s a na t i ve Cal i fornian, who moved from Monterey County with her family to Nevada County in 1985. Her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson reside locally, which pleases her greatly! Sheila has been an avid fan and supporter of CATS for years, and is pleased to have joined the

Board of Directors. Sheila recently sold her business of 20 years and is

"practicing retirement" and all of the wonders it presents. She also became a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children) working with children in the court system.

With a newly discovered passion for traveling during the last 10 years visiting Japan and China on more than one occasion, as well as, other countries in Europe, her bags are always packed for the next adventure!

Welcome Sheila Baker – Treasurer for CATS!

A Note From the Editor

I am excited to present to you our 22nd annual newsletter about the Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS). A method of communication is vital, and this newsletter is a way to keep you informed of the ongoing activities. CATS is a fast growing organization with members throughout Nevada County and its surrounding areas.

In this newsletter you’ll find many fascinating articles stemming from upcoming productions, auditions, social events, recipes, workshops, fundraisers, community outreach programs, articles from our Board of Directors and much more. We invite you to contribute articles, comments, and suggestions.

--Patty Lum-Ohmann

Board of Directors

Board Members:

Mail:P.O. Box 1266

Grass Valley, CA 95945-1266

Phone: (530) 273-6362Fax: (530) 273-5541

E-mail: info@catsweb.orgWebsite: www.catsweb.org

Artistic Director & President:Lisa Moon

Executive Director:Jeannie Wood

Treasurer:Sheila Baker

Secretary:Olivia Pritchett

Virgil WongAllison Chan

David WongPatty Lum-Ohmann

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Lisa Moon Receives Prayers from His Holiness The Dalai Lama’s Monastery and

over 3000 Monks

By, Allison Chan

Throughout Lisa Moon 's recent medical emergency and healing, she had many people sending well wishes and prayers for her.

Sonam Anjatsang, the filmmaker of “Tibet 2” that CATS screened a few years back at the Nevada Theatre, had a special Puja (a concentration of prayer for energy purification) performed on behalf of Artistic Director and President of CATS, Lisa Moon, after her aneurysm and stroke in August. Sonam's wife stood in line for two days to request healing prayers from His Holiness The Dalai Lama's Monastery in Dharamsala. (See image.)

Melanie Sullivan, who is highly involved with Sierra Friends of Tibet, whose mission is to raise awareness of the destruction of the Tibetan culture, acted as liaison between the monks and Lisa's family during the critical times amid the medical emergency. She let Lisa know that legions and legions of monks (over 3000) were praying for her recovery. Some prayers take over 30 days.

In the past, whenever the monks came to visit Nevada County, Lisa's husband, Dr. Jerry Chan, provided eye care for all of the monks. One of the messages Melanie relayed from their Abbott said, "Surely we will pray for Dr. Moon and have requested our entire Sangha community pray for her. Prayers are being made now. May she have great success in her treatment."

Lisa thanks every single person for his or her positive thoughts and prayers during her time of need. Well wishes were read to her everyday throughout her 21-day stay in the ICU. They gave her strength, hope and comfort. Lisa continues to be determined during her road to recovery.

Update on Hotel on the

Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Hotel On The Corner Of Bitter And Sweet has officially been optioned for a musical. It is still a long way to go, and many productions never make it past the developmental stage but ... Henry and Keiko are now in the hands of Lainie Sakakura (choreographer from New York City), Paul Fujimoto (composer/lyricist from Seattle), and David Bell (director from Chicago), and they have three years to get it on a stage.

The next step is a developmental reading in Chicago at Northwestern University.

They brought in some Broadway kids to record demo songs that Paul had written and composed and I was sold. They totally get the book, they get the letter of the book, the spirit of the book, everything. I'm thrilled with this team!

I couldn't be happier. LET'S DO THIS!

--Jamie Ford

Note from Jeannie Wood: If this play becomes a musical, CATS will want to do produce it!

Gift Certificates!

Gift certificates for the showThe White Snakemake great gifts!

Please contact Jeannie Wood atE-mail: info@catsweb.org

or call 530-265-2990to purchase

l-r: Patty Lum-Ohmann, Jamie Ford and Lisa Moon

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On February 28, 2016, CATS bid a fond farewell to a dear friend and colleague. That Dix Sullivan and CATS would cross paths later was shown early on in Dix’s life by his love of the theater arts. Dix would put on shows and participate in plays and pageants. Growing up in Salt Lake City working for his parents’ grocery business, Dix would learn diligence, customer service, and merchandising. After finishing college with a b a c h e l o r ’ s d e g r e e i n Portuguese and a minor in Spanish, he was soon off to P e r u w o r k i n g f o r t h e Rockefellers setting up a chain of grocery stores there. Later, back in the States, volunteering as a teacher of children in Harlem and as an evening instructor to Hispanic students, Dix’s passion for teaching was sparked, and he returned to school to finish his Master’s degree in education.

After moving to Nevada City, Dix taught first grade, then kindergarten in 1987, at Oak Tree School on the San Juan Ridge becoming principal in 2001 for the newly formed charter school there. Aside from teaching math, reading, and the arts, Dix was the visual and performing arts mentor for the entire student body. After 10 years as an educator, Dix decided that it was now time to retire and focus entirely on his newly opened store. In its inception, “The Golden Flower Trading Company” was an interim museum and emporium store. Located right in the heart of the historic Chinese Quarter on 313 Commercial Street, Dix made it his mission to preserve and promote the appreciation of its history. He had hanging on its brick walls, enlarged pictures depicting the early Chinese. Hanging prominently on another wall was the 7-foot wide altar cloth from the Quan Yin Temple in Grass Valley. He would give complimentary readings from the ancient Chinese Oracle – the I Ching. He also piqued the interest of many and expanded their understanding of Chinese Astrology. Dix himself was born in the auspicious sign of the metal Dragon and possessed undaunting fearlessness, and boundless vitality and strength. At times impetuous, whimsical and always eager, being with Dix was never humdrum or boring. His infectious creativity and decisiveness would often land him in the thick of things, all in the name of completing the project and reaching the goal.

Chinese furniture, wall art, fine porcelain, carvings and embroideries fit right in with Dix’s love of elegance and appealed to his refined sensibilities. A trip to China, a milestone in Dix’s life, and acting in 3 CATS plays (Woman Warrior, Tibet through the Red Box, and Teahouse of the August Moon), only served to enliven and ignite his enthusiasm for the Chinese culture. With steely Dragon determination and unwavering confidence, he took the reins of the stalled Chinese Monument project on Commercial Street, even spending his own money, and focused its resources to completion. This dovetailed into Dix being asked as a participant in Nevada City’s Planning Commission.

The early 2000s was a heady time when the economy was at

its zenith. It was Dix’s idea that Nevada City needed a teashop. And so “Keeping Still Mountain Teashop” was opened right up the street. Soon after, “Gold Mountain” was born in the New York Hotel showcasing entirely Chinese Antique furniture. Taking “Gold” from “Golden Flower” and “Mountain” from “Keeping Still Mountain” were the reasons for the name.

Unintentionally the store had taken the poetic name the Chinese gave to the shining prospect of wealth that the Gold Country promised them. It became quickly apparent that managing three separate stores was inefficient. When 312 Broad Street became available, “Gold Mountain” was reborn - the three stores combined under one roof.

It is said that those born in the year of the Dragon leave wealth and prosperity in their path which is why the Dragon leads street processions during t h e C h i n e s e N e w Ye a r. Magnanimous with his time and experience, Dix during his sojourn, touched many lives

and enriched our community. On May 22, 2016, Dix’s birthday, a celebration of life was held for him at the Nevada Theatre. The huge out pouring of love and appreciation for his life is a tribute to the contribution he has made. If such esteem were a true measure of a man’s wealth, then Dix left this earth a wealthy man indeed.

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*In Chinese, when a man refers to another man as an “elder brother,” or, to himself as “younger brother,” it has nothing to do with age and everything to do with respect and reverence. It is being extremely respectful of the other person to “elevate” that person to that of an elder.

Remembering Elder Brother* Dix Sullivan By Jick Icasiano

Tibet Through the Red Box. Dix playing a Czechoslovakian doctor

giving “Madam Sis” a strong reprimand.

l-r: Harriet Totten, Phillip Vossler-Thompson, and Dix Sullivan

Dix enjoying his time at the Golden Flower Trading Company, a store he owned and operated for 10 years.

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Nevada City’s historic Chinese Cemetery is set to receive more attention and access now that the new Inn Town Campground has opened. The cemetery, located at 9 Kidder Court in Nevada City, is an important historic landmark for Nevada City and its Chinese community; and in conjunction with CATS, the Chinese Historical Society of America and the owners, the Cemetery will be a local place of interest for many years to come.

The Cemetery dates back to the late nineteenth century when the local Chinese community was heavily involved in the mining and railroad enterprises of the day. It was located on the Mohawk Mine property, overlooking the Gold Run creek drainage, having been relocated there because the local community worried about runaway fires (from incense burning) and the effects of exhumations in the city’s other cemeteries.

The Cemetery has been in various states of repair over the years, ranging from completely overgrown and virtually inaccessible when Dan & Erin Thiem, the current owners, purchased the property to almost completely tree free and surrounded by grass in the 1930s. The current owners have begun cleaning and improving the cemetery area to make it more accessible to their campers and the public. “This is an important piece of Nevada City’s story and it should be highlighted like many of the other interesting historic places in our community,” says Dan Thiem, owner of the Inn Town Campground.

The Cemetery has several remaining important artifacts. There is a shrine or altar with a marble centerpiece that denotes the date when the Cemetery was re-built / consecrated (1891) and an inscription that reads: “Tablet where one offers sacrificial food and pay’s one’s respects”. The altar has been damaged numerous times since its construction and is now repaired and cleared of debris. There is also a ceremonial burner near the altar. This was used during the burial ceremony to burn offerings of paper money, incense, tobacco or other important items to the deceased.

Finally, there are a number of burial depressions denoting previous internments. These depressions, slowly filling with vegetation, are a very visual reminder of the Chinese community’s customary practice of exhuming a deceased’s bones and sending them back to the family village in China.

The artifacts are a story waiting to be told, one which the owners hope to convey through an interpretive walkway. In conjunction with CATS, the Chinese Historical Society in San Francisco and other local community members, they plan to improve the existing path through the Cemetery and install informational signs that provide context about the site for visitors. Beginning in Summer 2017, the Cemetery walk will be open to the public during the day (10:00 am to 5:00 pm), providing a contemplative space for guests and visitors to reflect on the area’s history and the important, if underappreciated, contribution the early Chinese community made to Nevada City. All visitors who are not guests of the campground should check in with the campground office for a visitor pass. Please note that other campground facilities are for campers only.

Thank you to Wally Hagaman, Teresa Yinmeng-Liu, Jack Matteini, Christopher A. Ward, CATS and CHSA.

Nevada City Chinese Cemetery Set to ShineBy, Dan Thiem

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JAPANESE CARPENTRY CLASSby Tim Brennan

Cost: $275 for 5 sessions Materials fee: $25

at The Curious ForgeGrass Valley, CA

In this introduction to traditional Japanese hand tools, we will practice with marking tools, saw, chisel, and plane, and learn about sharpening, too. Cutting mortise and tenon joinery with hand tools, each student will make a scale model of a tor-ii gate. A tor-ii gate is a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of, or within, a Shinto shrine where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.

No experience required. Class size limited to 6.Tim Brennan has 40 years experience as a

carpenter, woodworker, and teacher. He has been enthusiastically using Japanese hand tools and joinery in his work since 1992, and assisting with CATS theatrical set construction since 2008. Tim is a local licensed building contractor.

For more information and to register:contact thecuriousforge.org or call Tim Brennan at 530/265-8154.

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Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year Festival & Parade

Sunday February 12, 2017,

12:00-4:00pm:

The Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and Parade welcomes the Year of the Rooster, on Sunday, February 12, 2017, in Nevada City. Chinese New Year Festivals are rare in rural communities, and we are proud to present this sixth annual celebration. The community parade begins at 12:00 noon at the Chinese Monument, located at the entrance to the parking lot, on Commercial Street, which is also the old Chinese Quarter. The Parade will be led by ceremonial Lion Dancers and a 72’ Chinese Dragon from Eastern Ways Martial Arts of Sacramento. The mini-parade entourage of community entries will make its way down Commercial Street and end at the Robinson Plaza where the Lion Dancers and Dragon will spearhead an afternoon of Asian culture and entertainment. Food

would be available for sale on Union Street by Pho King Good and home-made desserts by Xiao Mao (Little CATS Culture Club), as exhibitors line Union Street. Additional participants include Grass Valley Taiko, Ka Hale Hula O Pilialohaokalani O Hilo Grass Valley, Chinese Classical Dancer and Singer Lily Zhu Emmolo, martial artists from Body Balance, local schools, Nevada County Historical Society, and more! Sifu Alan Hubbard of Eastern Ways tells us, “We look forward to coming to Nevada City every year because the people are so appreciative and engaged. It is our favorite town to perform in.”

The Festival is seeking volunteers to help set up, strike, patrol the parade and clean up. It is also seeking sponsors. Please partner with us in bringing this cultural family-friendly celebration once again to the community. Sponsorships of $100 and above are appreciated. Please contact Jeannie Wood at info@catsweb.org or at 530-265-2990 for sponsorship and volunteer opportunities.__________________________________________________

Chinese Tea CeremonyBy Lily Zhu Emmolo

Choose one date: Sunday, June 4 or Sunday, June 11, 2017

10:00am – 12:00 pm

Purple Cloud Tea House461 Grass Valley Hwy, Suite 17 (next to H&R Block), Auburn

$30

Discover the “Culture of Chinese Tea Tasting” with a certified Tea Master, Lily Zhu Emmolo, originally from Shanghai, China. In a serene setting at the Purple Cloud Tea House in Auburn, you will experience the meditative qualities of tea to invoke peace, love, and joy. Drive on your own, or we can carpool. For those interested, we can have no-host lunch afterwards at Liu Mandarin Kitchen in Old Auburn. Try their specialty dumplings and other scrumptious dishes. More details available upon registration.

Lily is a gifted artist and teacher who has participated in the Nevada City Chinese New Year Festivals as well as other cultural events in Marysv i l le , Auburn , and Sacramento. She offers Chinese Tea Classes, Calligraphy, Flower Arranging, and Tai Chi. She is also an accomplished performer of traditional Chinese songs and dances. In her presence, you wil l experience her beauty and grace and discover why the “art of tea tasting” is a soulful intimate experience.

Join us! Spaces are very limited.

To register - please select from the following:

q $30 June 4, 2017 or q $30 June 11, 2017

Name:___________________________________________

Phone:___________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________

Email:____________________________________________

Please send a $30 check (per person) to C.A.T.S., P.O. Box 1266, Grass Valley, CA 95945

(please reference which date on check

Cultural Enrichment 2016-2017

by Jeannie Wood

Eastern Ways Martial Arts’ Lion Dancers

Wednesdays Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb.1

6:00-9:00pm

Saturday Feb. 4

9:00-2:00pm

l-r: Patty Lum-Ohmann, Lily Zhu Emmolo, Jeannie Wood

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Japanese Sushi-making, Sake Tour and Tasting

Gekkeikan SakeFolsom, CA

August 19, 20179:00 am – 4:00 pm

$75

Back by popular demand, join CATS in a day of learning and fun! Tour the state-of-the art Gekkeikan Sake in Folsom to learn how Japanese sake is brewed. Immerse in Japanese culture and history and learn about Gekkeikan’s roots in Japan with over 300 years of sake history. After the tour, we will

convene in the Tasting Room, where we will learn to make sushi rolls (California roll and tempura roll) hands on with a sushi chef. We will enjoy a variety of imported and domestic sake and plum wine as we devour our delectable creations. No sushi-making skills required. Please bring a straight-edge knife (not serrated) for cutting sushi, or you can purchase a Teflon one there. All recipes and materials provided. At the end of the day, feel free to buy some sake to take home. We will receive a 20% discount on all purchases. The Tasting Room also has a variety of exquisite Japanese art, books, and gifts.

Our designated driver is our school bus, Durham Transportation. This trip is limited to 24. You must be over 21 to sample sake. Those under 21 (minimum age: teen) may still partake of the tour and sushi-making. We will meet the bus at a designated location. Details upon registration.

To register for Sushi-making & Sake Tour:

$75

Name:___________________________________________

Phone:___________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________

Email:____________________________________________

Please send a $75 check to C.A.T.S., P.O. Box 1266, Grass Valley, CA 95945

(please reference sushi/sake on check

Summer or Fall 2017A One-Woman Autobiographical Play

“Don't You Have Dignity, Mama?”Performed by Xiaojuan Shu

Date, Venue, and Time: TBA in 2017

Storytelling at its best! C AT S w e l c o m e s b a c k Xiaojuan Shu, who was last seen in Chinglish, as Qian, one of the interpreters, and as Prosecutor Li. Xiaojuan, born and raised in China, started cultivating her own voice on the stage of The Marsh Theatre in San Francisco in 2009, and has performed her autobiographic one-woman show Don't You Have Dignity, Mama? in various venues in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the 2012 San Francisco Fringe Festival.

In order to put Xiao through school, her Chinese peasant mother worked in a polluted factory, scavenged, and even sold her own blood. Can Xiao ever pay her mother back? Dignity is a moving story about a contemporary Chinese immigrant in the U.S. and her struggles between two cultures and her search for the right place in between, a story about a journey home. Check the CATS website at www.catsweb.org in early 2017 for date, time, and venue.

“Xiaojuan Shu is a wonderful performer and storyteller, with a wry sense of humor and terrific sense of character."

-- Jeff Greenwald, Author, Travel Writer, and Storyteller

“Xiaojuan Shu has a poetic delicacy rarely seen in nature. You'll find yourself mesmerized, glued, frozen in place, taking in every nuance.” --Ty Mckenzie, Co-producer at Stage Werx Theatre,

Stage Lighting Designer, and Writer

"I learned more about modern China in 20 minutes from Xiaojuan Shu's solo work than in years of news reports."

-- Annette Roman, Writer and Solo Performer

“Xiaojuan Shu has a wonderful sense of humor and often places it to punctuate scene endings so that just when you’re about to dissolve into tears, you’re laughing and completely charmed.”

--Laurie Guerin Carnal, Writer, Solo Performer, and Co-producer of Word Up

Cultural Enrichment 2016-2017

by Jeannie Wood

Mission Statement

The Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity through quality multicultural theater, events, and workshops. Through these avenues, CATS seeks to enrich the cultural climate of the Sierra Foothills, Nevada County, Sacramento County, and other regional communities in northern California with works on Asian-based themes. Its mission is artistic and educational. CATS seeks to expand the study of multiculturalism in the schools and to be a resource on Asian culture and history. CATS welcomes participation from Asians and non-Asians alike whose interest is in ethnic theater and multicultural arts and activities.

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Book Review by Eric Tomb

Dodie Johnston has a very personal way of looking at things; when she arrived in Fuzhou in 2000 there was a lot to look at. A school psychologist, she had never taught English—or much of anything else—she spoke little Chinese and knew little about Chinese society. But she fit in quickly and wound up teaching five stints at Hwa Nan College for Women between then and 2011. Now she tells us what she saw.

“How Was China?”, her reflection on her Fuzhou experiences, falls into three roughly alternating sections: Looking Around (contemporary life in Fuzhou), Looking Back (the history of China and Hwa Nan College) and Looking Closer (intimate glimpses into the lives of Dodie’s students) and concludes with a single chapter Looking Ahead (what her students’ children may face in the future). As you can expect, the first two sections are packed with information, sometimes familiar and sometimes startlingly new. But it’s the Looking Closer episodes that form the heart of the book. Dodie’s experiences as a foreign woman gain resonance and depth from the stories of Ginger, Gryphon, Shelley and others.

It’s one of the best books I’ve read about China in the far-off 2000s.

Book Review by Jerry Sakai

“How Was China” is answered in a personal way, atypical of a tourist’s response. There is no mention of the Great Wall, the terracotta warriors of Xian, or the great cities of Shanghai and Beijing. Instead, the entire book is devoted to Dodie Johnston’s experience teaching English at a small women’s college in Fuzhou for local girls (in China it’s girls, not women). Many had not seen a blonde American. During her free time she visited the surrounding area interacting with local citizens learning their customs and habits. She threads a bit of history throughout to provide context to the lives of those with whom she interacted.

The author accepted the invitation to teach with no knowledge of the language or any teaching experience, but her years as a school psychologist helped assess her students’ progress as well her own effectiveness. The living and teaching facilities presented a considerable shock but were accepted without judgement or compliant, which is reinforced by the fact she returned 4 more times during a period of about 10 years. The five separate tours provided her a unique view of the evolution of the culture. For an example, her initial students were completely compliant and respectful but just a decade later some refused to follow directions.

One of more interesting aspects of this book is, unlike in America, this author developed a close relationship with many of her students. She describes the students’ family life as well as their development after they moved on as workers, wives and mother. Skillful storytelling compels the reader to follow this engaging odyssey.

Dodie will be available for other readings or discussion events after her return from China in early 2017

Scholarship Winners

CATS has presented scholarships since 1996 to graduating high school seniors in western Nevada County, pursuing Theatre Arts in college. See some familiar names below of those individuals who have become great artists in our community. Congratulations!

2016 Genevieve Melko $500

2015: Tadja Enos $500

2014: Sarah LaPlante $500

2013 Leah Van Doren $500

2012: Lisa Brenner $500

2011: Callie Gilligan $500

2010: Amanda Jaramillo $500

2009: Allie Weaver $500

& Layne Austin $500

2008: Trevor Wade $500

2007: Emily Switzer $500

2006: Carmen Brito $500

2005: Hayley Kaper $500

2004: Emily Surface $500

2003: Julie Lipson $500

2002: Sam Cody Haley-Hill $500

& Brittany Tassone $500

2001: Sarah Wakida $500

& Corian Po $500

2000: Crystal Finn $300

1999: Alexander McGorry $300

1998: BoMee Rutte $300

1997: Christine Habblett $300

1996: Timothy Francis $150

& Christian Barrows $150

A Note From Genevieve MelkoCATS 2016 Scholarship Recipient

June 26, 2016Dear CATS Board of Directors:

I am extremely grateful for the scholarship of $500 that you have gifted to me for my education. I had hoped to receive this scholarship from CATS because I absolutely love the works put on by your theatre company and because of my love of drama. I also sincerely enjoyed thinking deeply about the importance of multicultural theater when writing the essay. That is one of the many reasons I love performances by CATS: the plays always make you think. In addition, when I helped Teresa Shea with costumes for the CATS production of Journey to the West, I was able to experience firsthand the community that is built through these plays. I am so honored that this community would contribute to my education. Thank you so much.

I am currently enrolled at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon and already have my schedule. I am enrolled in as many drama classes as I’m allowed to take and am planning on auditioning for their fall production. This scholarship money will be put to great use towards my education, from buying books to paying for tuition. This scholarship is helping me achieve my goal fo obtaining a BA in Theatre Arts and finding a career in drama.

Sincerely,Genevieve Melko

Author: Dodie Johnston

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Thank You Caregivers of Chinese Monument

On any given day walking by the Chinese Monument on Commercial Street (at the entrance of the parking lot), one might see Jim Line, Miriam Morris, and Sandy Morrill, weeding away and caring for this beautiful garden monument, which was created in 2005 in tribute to the early Chinese pioneers of the Sierra Foothills. We also appreciate the dedication of the Nevada City Department of Public Work to this living testimonial.

Golden ThreadsA Poem by Kathryn Smith

(As read during the Nevada City Chinese New Yearfestival on Feb. 21, 2016.)

Pour me your precious white teawhile I speak of gold.

Find the thread which brought you hereto Gold Mountain

Honor the ancestors known and unknownwho seek rest and recognition.

Hang red tassels on all the Trees of Heaven

Meet the future with rosy lips openlike Li Ching Chao

Dip wooden paddles of gratitude into life givenwater from irrigation aqueducts built by aching backs.

Make joss houses of joy from this assemblyBurn away the last paper house of bigotry.

Shed tears at Hirschman’s pond for the slaughtered.And all the broken bones and blood-stained granite of

Sierra Madre

Rename this city with dragon’s breath.Rename this moment in the crane’s flight.

Stand on these stones, or the back of the dragon.

Make a new pocket for happy secretsto bloom chrysanthemums.

Sew gold feathers into your coats.

Reflect the beauty of your stories, art, ventures.

Take wing. Take wing.

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Kathryn Smith is a fourth generation resident of Nevada County, and has written poetry since her childhood in Texas. She has produced four chapbooks, and co-written a play about Our Lady of Guadalupe. She performs locally and regionally. She has worked as a physician, priestess, poet, activist, radio and broadcaster.

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l-r: Jim Line, Miriam Morris, and Sandy Morrill

Thank you to the following businesses for their

ongoing support:

Briar Patch Co-op

The Book Seller

Open Book

Summer Thymes Bakery & Deli

APi-marketing

House of Print and Copy

Real Graphic

CATS board member and photographer, David Wong, lead a group of ten people to Yunnan Province for a photographic workshop and tour to these beautiful locales.

He will lead another group to Machu Picchu and Easter Island next spring.

Photography Workshop and Tour in Yunnan Province, China

Black Dragon Pool with Jade Snow Mountain in the background

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Dancers in Shangri-La

CATS Contributors and Sponsors as of October 2015 to October 2016

Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) acknowledges the generosity and financial support of the followingindividuals, businesses, organizations, and foundations whose donations have helped CATS achieve it goals.

The CATS” Meow ($3.000+):Gloriette Fong

Lion ($2,000 - $2,999):Susan & Tom Hopkins; Lowell & Diane Robertson Family Foundation

Tiger ($1,000 - $1,999):Capital Public Radio; G & G Educational Foundation; KNCO; The Union

Jaguar ($500 - $999):B&C True Value Home & Garden Center (Greg Fowler); Susie & Dave Bavo; Tom Cunningham; Edible Sacramento Magazine;

Diane Fetterly; Larry & Barbara Friedlander; New Moon Café (Buzz Crouch & Peter Selaya); William & Selma Pierce; Beverly Riddle; SierraFoodWineArt (Jeff & Shannon Pelline); Audrey Ohlson Smith; Melanie Sullivan; SPD Market (Dave Painter)

Panther ($250 - $499):Sheila Baker; Jerry & Beth Biagini; Jane Bielefelt; John & Valerie Bush with matching funds from DST Systems; Bob & Margo Casselberry;

Cecelia Chan; Edward & Barbara Clegg; Wendy Hartley; Aileen James; Dieter Juli; Harry Lum; KVMR; Charles Lindquist; Jeffrey & Susan Mason; Peter Mason & Ken Getz; Dr. Lisa Moon & Dr. Jerry Chan; Patty & Dave Ohmann; Keith & Shirley Porter;

Margaret Saito; Hock & Alexis Tjoa; Carolyn & Gary Twing (American Endowment Foundation); Virgil Wong & Karen Freeman; Jeannie Wood

Leopard ($100 - $249):Marlene Becker; Viki & Jim Brake; Allison Chan & Grant Weller; Robert & Louise Chan; Judith Ciphers; Susan Dunn; Linda & Paul Guffin;

Madelyn Helling; Robin & Duane Hintze; Ingrid & Warren Knox; KVIE; Wing & Betty Lee; Yvette Macphee; Larry & Carolyn McGrath; Thelma Osburg; Olivia & Jon Pritchett; Jerry & Emi Sakai; Carole Schreier; Gretchen Serrata; Doc & Lucy Takeda; Eric Tomb; Mas & Ann Tsuda;

Lily Wong & Phil Semler; Nelson & Lea Wong; Elizabeth Worth

Cheetah ($50 - $99):Rosalie Baker; Frank & Karen Chizek; Carey & Karen Korobkin; Glennis Dole; Richard Drace, in Honor of Lucy Becker; Desmond Gallagher; Ross & Maiya Gralia; Hindi Greenberg; Jane Hsuan; Nancy Johansen; Don & Sandy Kewman; Cary & Karen Korobkin; Jon & Nancy Lum;

Deborah Morawski; Jean Poulsen; Gordon Sakaue; Danita Sorenson; Ken & Deborah Suzuki; Ernie & Jenny Takahashi; Mick & Kathy Tuttle; Carol Young

Lynx ($25 - $49):William Bandes; Guistina Costella; Linda Dunn; Ralph & Dorothy Hitchcock; Gary Hoover; Robert Knappman; Katherine Matsumura;

Nancy Morehouse; Jerome & Bernice Pressler; Joyce Pierce; Jan & Steve Roth; Donna Sharp; Marilyn Shulman & Alan Trood; Helen Williamson; Lope Yap, Jr.

Tabby ($10 - $24):Daniel Braunstein; Darren Frame; Maryannette Hall; Ellen Lapham

(Our sincere appreciation to any contributors who donated after October 2016.)

Fund Drive

In times when funding for the arts is becoming scarce, the need for membership funding becomes more important than ever.

We know many of you question how your donation dollars are being used. Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) uses its membership dues primarily to support the daily administrative functions of the organization, and supplements th expenses of its events and workshops.

We hope you will send in your donation with this form and become a member of the Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law and you will be playing an integral part of CATS continuing existence and growth. Thank you for supporting CATS.

A big THANK YOU to all who supported us last year!

Please make checks payable to:Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS)

P.O. Box 1266Grass Valley, CA 95945-1266

Contributors/Sponsors ofCommunity Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS)

Name: ______________________________________________

Company: ____________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________________________

E-Mail: ______________________________________________

Amount of Donation: $__________Thank you for your generosity!!!

Would you like to be actively involved with CATS?Areas of interests:

q Directingq Actingq Lighting Designq Sound Designq Backstage

q Publicity/Marketingq Make-up Designq Hair Designq Set Designq Choreography

q Costumesq House Managerq Stage Managerq Graphic Designq Other:

Need To Contact Us?P. O. Box 1266, Grass Valley, CA 95945-1266

Phone: (530) 273-6362 E-mail: info@catsweb.orgFax: (530) 273-5541 Website: www.catsweb.org

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Chinese Cabbage Soup4-6 servings

1 small head Chinese cabbage (Napa Cabbage)1 slice of ginger, the size of a quarter, crushed1 tablespoon oil1 quart chicken stock

Wash and cut cabbage into 1-inch lengths.Brown ginger in oil for 1 minute. Add cabbage first

and then the stock. Cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-6 minutes. Serve warm.

Easy Peas and Egg Drop Soup4-6 servings

1 cup fresh or frozen green peas1 2 1/2oz can sliced mushrooms (or fresh)2 eggs, beaten1 quart chicken stock.

Combine peas, mushrooms and stock. Bring to boil for 1 minute. Take off heat and add eggs, stirring until they separate into strands. Serve immediately.

Coconut Squash Soup4-6 servings

5 cups chicken broth2 cups diced, peeled butternut squash1 cup unsweetened coconut milk1/2 yellow onion, diced1 tablespoon grated ginger8 snow peas, strings removed2 tablespoon soy sauce1/8 teaspoon white pepper1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

In a sauce pan, combine the broth, squash, coconut milk, onion, and ginger over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes.

Add the snow peas, soy sauce, and pepper and cook until the snow peas are tender-crisp, about 1 1/2 minutes.

Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.

Recipes from: “Chinese Village Cookbook”“Martin Yan- Quick & Easy”

Easy Home-style soupsSubmitted by Patty Lum-Ohmann

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