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editor’s note JANUARY 2022 AFTER A HECTIC HOLIDAY SEASON and nearly two years in a pandemic, we aren’t going to fault you if your nerves are a little frayed. But now that you’ve noticed those tight shoulders and clenched jaw, let’s do something about it so we can start the new year refreshed and renewed. Start with an inhale… and an exhale. Taking deep breaths is one of the easiest, quickest ways to slow our heart rates and calm our minds. Sipping a cup of tea helps, too – and if you can make it fun, even better. NovelTea Tins has created a series of teas based on the founder’s passion for word play. If you’re feeling life’s stresses, perhaps a cup of Don QuixoTea, Anne of Green Tea Gables or Pippi Oolongstocking will help you find your balance again. Keeping our minds, bodies and spirits healthy can help us live life to the fullest. Fueling your body with healthy foods, having your own dance party, sleeping soundly and finding the things that truly bring you joy will help maximize your wellness as you age. We’ve got plenty of tips in this issue. If you need a partner in health, Healing Corner California stands at the ready. Check out their halo therapy in their salt room – it’s one of the unique items on their menu of natural, holistic wellness therapies. We’ll also introduce you to Yuko Matsuda-Peluso of Yuko Yoga in Etna, who will help you find the union of body, breath and mind. We encourage you to inhale the positive experiences from the past year, exhale everything you’d like to leave behind, and step boldly into the new year. Enjoy!

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love where we live. Growing up in Redding is something very special. Sure, Redding may be a smaller town in relation to other bigger cities, but there’s nothing small about this place. From the big hearts that rally around those in need to the vast amount of beauty and recreation, to the entrepreneurial spirit, Redding is more than just a small town. We are doing big things. Growing up in Redding and being surrounded by so many caring and giving hearts has helped shape who I am and who I want to continue to teach future generations to become. As a nurse practitioner, it’s truly a blessing to be able to provide healthcare to several of the people that make this place such a great community. I currently work as a family nurse practitioner at Shasta Regional Medical Group, where I have worked for for 13 years. I’m continually inspired to see that sense of community and compassion echoed throughout our organization. It’s been a tough couple years for all of us in the North State between the wildfires and pandemic, but we’re bigger than all of that and have no shortage of helping hands. Being flexible and adapting to change has been extremely important for us in our city and especially in healthcare. When there are hurdles to overcome, we rally together to figure out the best way to solve the problem and help those in need. This is also true for our community. As a mother, my husband and I are committed to raising our son with the same sense of community and desire to help others, while having a lot of fun along the way in our beautiful area with our friends and family. These are just a few reasons why my family and I are proud to call Redding “home.”

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AGING WELL IS about more than avoiding wrinkles (though we do appreciate a good skincare routine). Keeping our minds, bodies and spirits healthy can help us live our golden years to the fullest. We’ve collected some tips to maximize your wellness as you age. KEEP MOVING: Walking, cycling, swimming or even dancing a few times a week reduces risk of disease, improves sleep, elevates your mood and helps maintain your mobility. The Silver Sneakers program (www. silversneakers.com) provides free online classes and gym memberships for people 65 and older through select Medicare plans. The North State is one of the sunniest places on earth, which means it’s pretty easy to get outside throughout the year. Find a walking buddy and explore your neighborhood – the health app on your smartphone will even tell you how many steps you’ve walked, so set a goal and treat yourself when you achieve it. FUEL YOUR BODY: One thing hasn’t changed over time, and it’s your body’s need for fruits, veggies, lean proteins and vitamins. Reducing solid fats, processed foods, refined sugars and salt will help you stay at the top of your game.4 continued on page 18

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“I BELIEVE THE SECOND HALF OF ONE’S LIFE IS MEANT TO BE BETTER THAN THE FIRST HALF.

The first half is finding out how you do it. And the second half is enjoying it.” ~FRANCES LEAR

YOUR MIND MATTERS: Life changes as we age. Kids grow up and move out, and retirement takes us out of our busy daily routine. Sometimes people discover that the long-awaited, much-anticipated end to their working days leads to unexpected feelings of sadness and even depression. The good news: It’s normal, and there are lots of ways to make that adjustment easier. Building a new routine that includes exercise, social activities, meal preparation and a hobby or two can create the structure you need to help your days be productive and worthwhile. FIND YOUR JOY: Adopting a pet, traveling, fishing, crafting, volunteering – what brings you joy? All of those things that we wished we had time to do in our younger years are now ours for the taking. Shasta College and city recreation departments offer an array of classes designed specifically for older adults, so if you’re struggling to find your niche, sign up to learn something new. CATCH THOSE ZZZS: Just like fresh produce and exercise, sleep is critical for your body’s health. Getting adequate sleep lowers the risk of disease, reduces stress, lowers risk of obesity and improves your focus. Try to go to bed and wake up at about the same time each day, and ensure your bedroom is cool, dark and quiet. Calming activities, such as taking a warm bath or meditating, can help promote a good night’s sleep. VISIT THE DOCTOR: Even if you’re in tip-top health, seeing your doctor regularly can help identify problems before they start. Make time for routine health screenings and ask your doctor how often you should come in for a visit – it will depend on your family history, health conditions, lifestyle and the like. STAY CONNECTED: Maintaining your circle of friends can get trickier as you age, but it’s important to connect with others, even from a distance. Taking a walk with a neighbor, video-chatting with a grandchild or convening a standing weekly coffee date with friends helps sustain those important relationships that enrich our lives. HOME SWEET HOME: As our needs change, our ideal housing situation may also change. The quieter, slower pace of a 55+ neighborhood might now suit your style better than a busy neighborhood full of young families. In-home care is for those who can live safely at home, but need some help with daily activities or household tasks. An independent living retirement home offers a safe environment for those who can still live independently but enjoy access to various hospitality services, while assisted living is designed for those who have difficulty with daily activities. Memory care is for those who need extra help due to memory problems. Growing old is a gift – treat yourself to optimal health so you can truly enjoy those golden years. • Find more resources: www.211norcal.org/shasta/search/seniors/

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TEA TIME T H E L I T E R A R Y G E N I U S O F N OV E LT E A T I N S

THERE ARE SOME WORDS better suited to making puns than others. “Tea” might be at the top of that list. Just ask Jorgen Stovne of NovelTea Tins, who has helped create a “novel tea” business based on his passion for word play. “The first puns, Don QuixoTea - Man of La ManChai, War & Peach and The Picture of Earl Grey came from (cofounder) Johnny Pujol’s twisted mind. From there, we spun our way to new ideas, often while spending silly amounts of time in Berkeley coffee shops,” explains Stovne, who now lives and works out of Mount Shasta. Billed as “loose leaf literature” and “punny tea for book lovers,” the concept behind NovelTea Tins is a carefully curated variety of looseleaf teas packaged in artfully designed tins that resemble books. “Each title goes through a bit of a rollercoaster. It starts with us testing out puns to see if we can make each other laugh. Most are pretty terrible. ‘Hei-tea,’ ‘Phantom of the O-pear-a,’ ‘Fifty Shades of Earl Grey’... but occasionally something comes out of it. Then we get serious. We need to make sure the tea relates to the book so the person enjoying it can truly immerse themselves into the story. That’s why Pekoe Pan has a childlike vanilla flavor, and why Pu’er Rabbit is an earthy pu’er befit McGregor’s garden,” explains Stovne. Next comes the process of designing the book tin, which Stovne admits often takes more time than the puns. “We handpick artists who can make the design feel beautiful, but also befitting the story and

theme. I think all of that hard work comes through in the end. And then we allow ourselves to all be funny again.” Originally from Scandinavia by way of Canada, Stovne founded the company with his friend, Pujol, after moving to America. “The idea originally came from Johnny. I was sleeping on his couch in Berkeley and we started talking. He was a fountain of puns and literary references, and I was new to the U.S. and needed a job. I had left behind a job as an advertising art director in Toronto, so when he suggested a Kickstarter campaign for the idea, it seemed like a good fit for my skills. Plus, Johnny’s passion is infectious.” Stovne and Pujol actually now run two businesses together. “Today our full-time job is running another water testing company that we started around the same time, but we’ve kept NovelTea Tins alive because we love it so much.” Pujol remains in Berkeley, but Stovne and his wife, Holly Renee, relocated to Mount Shasta five years ago and package and ship the teas from there. Mount Shasta even inspired one of the blends. “Mount Shasta: Pristine Peppermint” is now sold in stores all over the United States, including Europe. According to Stovne, “Pride and Peppermint” is their best-selling tea, but for a first-time buyer, Stovne recommends “Don QuixoTea” or “Anne of Green Tea Gables,” which also happens to be Stovne’s4 continued on page 22

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We need to make sure the tea relates to the book so the person enjoying it can truly immerse themselves into the story. That’s why Pekoe Pan has a childlike vanilla flavor, and why Pu’er Rabbit is an earthy pu’er befit McGregor’s garden...”

personal favorite. “The blend is delicious, but reading the book was such a joyous experience. Every time I see the artwork I smile as it reminds me of the book. I never realized how much I align with (character) Anne Shirley’s appreciation for all things life has to offer.” For Stovne, “a cup of tea should be a moment to reflect and take a break from everything.” He also believes it’s important to have the right blend to match the moment. “During Christmas, for example, I love cozying up on the couch with a fire and a cup of Pippi Oolongstocking. Its smoky tones take me back to Scandinavian wood cabins when I was a child and would read Pippi. Add some gingerbread and a blanket and I’m in heaven. This sparks true hygge.” (This Danish term generally means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people.) Tea is shipped online throughout the U.S. and Canada, and NovelTea Tins offers wholesale shipping to Europe, as well. In Northern California, the teas can also be found in numerous bookstores, gift shops and “cozy cafés.” Stovne says, “We’re proud to be in several gift stores in Siskiyou County, from Ramshaw’s Home Boutique to Savory Cafe in McCloud. And check your local bookstore. We only sell to independent retailers and no longer carry our teas on Amazon.” When asked about pro tips on making the perfect cup of tea, Stovne is adamant. “Follow the directions. Certain leaves will not handle boiling water. Pay attention to dosage and steeping time.” But as to what kind of tea, Stovne is equally adamant. “Don’t let anyone tell you what tea to drink. Drink your tea the way you want to; what matters most is that you’re enjoying it.” • NovelTea Tins • www.novelteatins.com • Find them on Instagram

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well, fed C R E AT I N G H E A LT H I E R O U T C O M E S O N E C O U N T Y AT A T I M E BACK IN 2001, Chico State University students and advisors formed a program to help boost physical activity, nutrition, food security and health in Northern California. Now called the Center for Healthy Communities, it has expanded to include more than 30 health programs that cover 47 counties (largely due to its partnership with CalFresh). Chico State is one of the largest university centers in the 23-campus system, and its robust staff of full-time and part-time staff and interns actively seek funding and manage programs to help keep the North State fed, happy and healthy. “The far north has the poorest people in the state with the poorest health outcomes,” says Center for Healthy Communities Co-Director Stephanie Bianco. According to its research, the Center for Healthy Communities found the rate of food insecurity in Butte County was 22 percent in 2020; nearly a quarter of its population struggling. Therefore, the center created some of its most notable programs that alleviate the demand, such as the Market Match fruit and veggie incentive program, 530 Food Rescue Coalition, NorCal Alliance for Health Equality and other innovative ways to bring healthy food to its communities. “We want to be able to help people in our own backyard and expand the type of services like the Harvest of the Month program,” Center for Healthy Communities Co-Director Kristin Gruneisen adds. “We’re most focused in Butte and its surrounding counties with the Market Match program. And we recently re-introduced the Harvest of the Month program to local schools, where we procure and deliver fresh produce each month. Harvest of the Month is our flagship program, and it is one of the most rewarding because we collaborate with local farmers and help students by giving them access to fresh produce. It’s twofold, as people are exposed to fruits and vegetables that they’ve never tried before and they learn important life skills like how to prepare them.” 4 continued on page 26

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She adds that her favorite recipe is a carrot and cabbage slaw (found on the Center for Healthy Communities YouTube page) because it’s colorful, delicious and easy to make. With an intense focus on connecting NorCal residents to fresh food, the Market Match program allows low-income residents to stretch their CalFresh dollars further by matching their funds with $10 to $15 worth of fruit and vegetables from local farmers markets. From October 2020 to September 2021, more than $136,000 CalFresh dollars were spent at 10 farmers markets in the North State, along with $82,679 Market Match dollars. The total economic impact of this program was $656,649. And that’s just a sliver of the Center for Healthy Communities’ efforts; its entire department generates an economic stimulus in the millions across all programs. “Farmers find that it increases their sales and people’s desires and self-efficacy to prepare fresh meals at home. It helps stimulate the local economy,” says Bianco. “We’re always looking toward expanding our market match program because the need exists.” One of the Center for Healthy Communities’ newer programs, the 530 Food Rescue Coalition, also helps save excess, edible food. “People are unaware that a lot of consumable food ends up in landfills. We’re trying to redirect that. We have an app that tracks how much food is rescued and where it goes,” Gruneisen says. One of the biggest challenges, though, is reaching people in remote areas of the state. “Oftentimes people think that Northern California stops in Sacramento, so we’re always reminding people what the far north looks like,” Gruneisen says.

Fortunately, its partnership with CalFresh allows the Center for Healthy Communities to keep busy year-round, figuring out ways to reach food-insecure communities while also helping students in the California State University system reach their goals in public health. Students of all backgrounds can be involved, from journalism to communications to accounting and public health administration, Gruneisen says. “Students can work with us for one semester or maybe they’ll stay with us for two years. As mentors, we help students highlight their experiences as well as gain professional skills,” she says. “We work with students in every discipline and department and help students graduate and obtain positions in all kinds of industries.” While both Gruneisen and Bianco are quite busy managing contracts, staffing, budgets, and keeping people fed with healthy food during natural disasters, wildfires and pandemics, it’s obvious they are passionate about what they do. Since basic needs such as food and housing insecurity have a significant impact on mental health, helping to alleviate that stress in a supportive environment is rewarding. “We’re feeding people who are hungry and escape the cycle of poverty while helping students succeed. The Center has a low turnover rate because we have a positive work environment… we work together every day and have each other’s backs,” Bianco says. • Center for Healthier Communities www.csuchico.edu/chc/.

Kayla Anderson is a freelancer writer, marketer, and avid traveler who grew up on the shores of the Sacramento River in Redding. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Chico State University and loves travelling on Northern California’s roads less traveled in her free time.

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“TRIPUTI” IS A Sanskrit word meaning the triad, or union, of Dhyata, Dhyeya and Dhyana. Although somewhat complex to explain, Yuko Matsuda-Peluso of Yuko Yoga in Etna translates it as the union of body, breath and mind. “First, you need to concentrate your mind, or be mindful of your action and movement. Second, you must maintain a certain quality of your breathing because the breath represents your state of mind. Lastly, you must find your yoga pose which is both easy and steady. When all three aspects of your body, breath and mind are in harmony, you practice yoga correctly,” explains Matsuda-Peluso. For Matsuda-Peluso, yoga isn’t just a practice. It’s a way of life. “I was stressed out working in the corporate world and found yoga was my retreat. I met a yoga teacher who always combined wisdom into her instruction. She became my role model and I started to believe that her power, which empowered me, had something to do with yoga. Yoga became no longer just a physical exercise to me, but rather a philosophy. So, I started searching for yoga training where I could learn what yoga is,” recounts Matsuda-Peluso. After graduating from a 200-hour course in Tokyo, Matsuda-Peluso began studying around the world, from Thailand to Santa Cruz. After getting married, she landed in Etna, where she’s been teaching for nearly a decade. “I wasn’t

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really trying to become a yoga instructor, it just kind of unfolded.” Before Etna, population 700, Matsuda-Peluso laughs at what she once considered a small town. “I grew up about 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Tokyo in what we called a little beach town. It had a population of about 30,000 people.” Although physical practice locations in Etna have shifted over the years, Matsuda-Peluso is celebrating Yuko Yoga’s 10-year anniversary by moving into her own studio on Etna’s Main Street. Offerings include everything from prenatal and youth yoga to relaxation and Vinyasa, a popular style of contemporary yoga that includes a certain set of movements that transition from one pose to another. “The goal of yoga is peace or to be happy, so when you look at your daily life, you can see every little bit of that happiness is actually around you. For me, that’s a high. I want people to find that happiness,” explains Matsuda-Peluso. Even during the pandemic’s full lockdown, Matsuda-Peluso continued to inspire her students to keep up their practice by offering a free class online. “I wanted it to be a reminder of happiness, especially when things were uncertain. So, any means I could find to deliver that opportunity to people, I did. The class was recorded so they didn’t have to sit through the whole hour if they didn’t want to. They could even just lay down at the Shavasana (corpse pose), and just be reminded, oh yes, yoga! That’s happiness, right?” The decision to put her class online also ended up creating additional opportunities for Matsuda-Peluso’s business. “Because I live in a town of 700 people, I thought there were limits to growth, but then you know suddenly it’s like, oh wow. Everyone wants to be online. I could reconnect to my own teachers, and friends anywhere in the world can invite me or I can take their class. COVID forced people to expand in a way that made the world really small in a comfortable way.” In the spirit of personal growth, Matsuda-Peluso is also celebrating 10 years of her studio with a brand-new teacher training course beginning in 2022. Having served previously as a faculty member for yoga schools in both Japan and Santa Cruz, she’s ready to do it on her own. “I always wanted to do a retreat or a teacher training so that I can help the yoga teacher or yoga practitioner grow. Then one day a student came up to me and said she really wanted to be trained by me, so I started to put things together. It led to me starting a course from January through March with a 200-hour teacher training.” As for the future of her business, the pandemic or her life, MatsudaPeluso is optimistic. “I’m not the half-empty person. I always see full,

because I have so much.” She also takes seriously the responsibility for bringing Triputi to her community. “If I don’t deliver, people might get caught up with their own daily life and then forget about all those little happinesses that make life better.” • Yuko Yoga/Yoga in Etna • 411 Main St., Etna (530) 340-5701 • www.yukoyoga.com

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INHALE, EXHALE

BY MELISSA MENDONCA

PHOTOS: MELINDA HUNTER

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F I N D I N G R E L A X AT I O N A N D W E L L N E S S AT H E A L I N G C O R N E R THERE’S A LOOK a person can get after a particularly relaxing and rejuvenating spa treatment. David Marossy of The Healing Corner California in Redding calls it Spa Face. “They have this look on their face that looks like they shouldn’t be driving,” he says. The answer to that is the spa’s salt room, where halo therapy exposes one to a backlit Himalayan salt wall. “It’s great for relaxation and getting yourself back together after a treatment,” he adds, noting that it’s one of a long menu of treatments using natural, holistic therapies for wellness.

The Healing Corner California, opened in October 2019, is the collaborative effort of Marossy and his wife, chiropractor Carolyn Marossy, who has a practice next door. “One day she woke up inspired to build a spa to support her patients,” says David. “I was trying to retire and she wanted me to go back to work,” he says with a laugh. When the pair, who will celebrate their 40th anniversary in April, put their heads together, they knew they wanted to develop a European-style offering that would integrate with customers’ health goals. “In Europe, spas4 continued on page 34

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are part of the wellness system. In the U.S., they’re a luxury.” The goal at The Healing Corner is to have luxury services at a price point customers can fit into their wellness budgets. “We try to bring back really good value for your money,” says David. “We went to Reno at the Atlantis Hotel and Spa and worked with their designer,” says David. “All our products are natural and organic and come from Austria and Germany. We try to use the best of materials and equipment and get good therapists. It makes for a good outcome.” In addition to the halo therapy room, the spa offers a Soft Pack Flotation Bed that allows customers to float weightless while covered in a variety of treatments, with moor mud mixed with organic olive oil being the most popular. “I call it a waterbed on steroids,” Marossy says, adding that it heats the body to a core temperature of 101 degrees and helps relax fascia. “The therapists all come in not believing in this, and now wish everyone would get this treatment before their massages.” The spa’s infrared sauna is also popular for its ability to warm the body without heating the surrounding air, providing better circulation and detoxification. “Infrared saunas help people get ready for their massages,” David says. For those who crave the comforts of water, there’s the hydrotherapy float capsule that provides a warming steam,

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calming lighting and aromatherapy to relax and help stimulate the lymphatic system. “It’s great before a scrub,” he adds. Providing specialized training to their therapists is a key component of the spa’s success. “It’s all about doing the same thing on each person and yet letting them use their personal touch,” David says. This is particularly true for the steam stamp facial, which uses a system that won the “Best in Germany” European Health and Spa Award in 2016. David and Carolyn are high school sweethearts who moved to Redding in 1982 from Southern California after having children and determining that the place they loved to escape to for waterskiing vacations would be a great place to raise a family. “It was like a fairy tale,” says David. “We had a great life up here.” The children have grown and for a while lived nearby, within walking distance. Daughter Jacalyn grew up to become a chiropractor and share in her mother’s practice. She was an unfortunate victim of the Carr Fire, however, and lost her home, prompting a move to Idaho. She returns to Redding every three weeks to see patients. If your new year goals include better self-care, considering adopting the European philosophy of making a spa day part of your regular routine. The professionals at The Healing Corner are working hard to assure you get unique and effective treatments at a price you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to schedule. “It’s all about delivering value for folks,” says David. • The Healing Corner California • www.thehealingcornerca.com 2252 Court St., Redding • (530) 338-2718

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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K E E P I N G I T H E A LT H Y AT S O H N R E Y FA M I LY F O O D S IT’S A NEW YEAR, and many of us have vowed to reach for healthier snacks on January 1. Since our hands first ventured into the candy bowl of Halloween, many have found it hard to stay away from the sweets of the fall and winter holidays. Gratefully, Sohnrey Family Foods offers a way to turn to snacks that are not only healthy and delicious, but also local, offering an opportunity to support the North State economy and local family farms. From plain

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to flavored almonds and almond butters, the fifth-generation farmers of Sohnrey Family Foods have created a line of products that taste great and maintain the integrity of their raw ingredients. “We spend a lot of time on coming up with these flavors and not filling them up with sugar,” says Andrew Sohnrey of their line of almond butters that include plain, snickerdoodle and dark chocolate. Raw almonds are roasted in such flavors as mesquite smoke and smoky

jalapeno, which has gained quite a following, and balsamic herb, which he recommends chopped on a salad. There’s maple bacon, which he explains “is either someone’s favorite or their least favorite,” and the underrated chipotle lime, which isn’t as spicy as many fear. And, should anyone have a question about how to pronounce the ubiquitous tree nut snack, the company has a video on its website showing a tree shaker shaking the “l” out of the almond at harvest

time. A customer is more than welcome to ask for “ammonds” when they walk through the door of the family’s Oroville gift shop. Andrew and his brothers Derek and Alex, along with cousin Mike, started the retail venture of Sohnrey Family Foods in 2014. “We were looking to expand the farm,” he says. “We’d always wanted to put our name on a product. We’d been selling our product to someone else4 continued on page 40

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and they put their name on it.” After a brief stint using a co-packer, they took the leap to build their own manufacturing facility. Another cousin, Cyrus Sohnrey, stepped in to develop the culinary flavors and everyone took turns with quality control. “With the help of all of us we ate more almonds than probably a person should,” Andrew says. The results have gained the family a successful online and retail store that now features products primarily from the North State, but around California as well as their own. “Ninety percent of our food comes from California, and 95 percent of our product is from smaller, family-owned companies,” says Andrew. Sohnrey Family Foods has taken a significant place on the Sierra Oro Farm Trail, an endeavor to promote agritourism in Butte County, and serves as the packing facility for the product boxes the trail has developed for order. At the heart of this venture is the family’s love of farming and desire to stay profitable for the generations to come. “Truthfully, the family farm is dying,” says Andrew, who notes the stresses go beyond what Mother Nature provides and extends to complicated legal conditions that can make transfer of land to next generations expensive. “It’s extremely important to us to make sure we can keep the farm, “ he adds. “Farming is a way of life,” he says, noting that his family farms almonds, walnuts, rice and prunes. “There’s nothing else like it. We take great pride in it, and it’s hard work. We don’t want that taken away. Our kids are going to have the opportunity to farm. They can sell it if4 continued on page 42

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PLANNING AHEAD, in the form of a revocable or living trust, brings peace of mind today and makes life easier later for your loved ones upon your death. “I always advise people that if you don’t have a plan, the state of California has a plan for you and it’s called the Probate Code,” says Douglas Wright, a Redding attorney who has been providing estate planning services for the past 16 years. An estate valued in excess of $166,250 will go through the probate process if a trust has not been created, notes DeAnne Parker, a Redding attorney and certified public accountant who has been assisting clients with trusts and wills for more than 20 years. Probate is a court process involving a series of proceedings and hearings where a court-appointed administrator gathers an estate’s assets, pays any debts and expenses and distributes the remainder to those who have the legal right to inherit. It’s long, expensive – Parker says the probate costs on a $300,000 estate are approximately

$20,000 – and oftentimes it adds another layer of burden to those already dealing with grief and heartache. Long and involved proceedings are the last thing mourners should have to contend with, but that’s usually the case if a home is involved and no trust is in place. “If you own real estate, you’re going to be in court,” Wright says. Wright recalls one probate case involving a milliondollar property, five children, “a ton of infighting” and a child-support judgment that stretched out through six real estate agents and eight years. Two of the heirs died before the case was settled “and it was totally avoidable with some kind of plan.” It’s one thing to say “Mom and Dad wanted this to happen, but if it’s not in writing, that’s not going to happen. You have to follow the rules of California, and that may not possibly be what that person intended. We’ve had to cut checks to distant relatives who happen to be next in line,” Wright says.4 continued on page 46

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Trusts are also important in the event of illness or incapacitation to ensure one’s end-of-life healthcare decisions are honored as well as matters like burial arrangements. The alternative is a court-appointed conservator. “With a trust, you won’t need a conservator. You can have everything managed. Their agent or whoever they appointed can take care of things,” Wright says. “It doesn’t mean you have to have a large estate,” Parker adds. “Incapacity happens to everybody, regardless of wealth. And we all have ideas of where we want our property to go. The whole idea is to carry out your wishes.” The typical fees for creating a living or revocable trust are $2,000 for a couple and about $1,750 for an individual. Fees can be a couple hundred dollars higher for more complex estates.

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“My normal process is I meet with clients, they provide the financial information on their assets, I go over their wishes and their family. I prepare an estate plan that takes about two weeks, we review it and make an appointment to sign,” Parker says. “What I always hear from clients is, ‘I expected it to be more difficult.’” A last will and testament can outline what to do with possessions, identify an executor and establish guardian arrangements for minor children and other surviving dependents. This still requires probate proceedings. While most attorneys assisting with estate planning and trusts are on the up-and-up, there are some financial predators out there, warns Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie A. Bridgett. “Seniors are especially targeted as they have spent their entire lives building up their

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nest egg and their assets are often more substantial,” Bridgett says, and predators will seek personal information for purposes of identity theft or other fraud. Bridgett says “red flag” behaviors to watch out for when hiring an estate planning advisor include receiving unsolicited offers; being told to take action and/or sign documents immediately; being pressured to move funds or assets to a single institution or advisor; being denied requests for copies; and being advised not to seek second opinions or share information with family members and friends. Timeliness is key, Parker says. “As an estate attorney, the worst calls I get is where they don’t have an estate plan. It’s a call from hospital and there’s no power of attorney and no one to take care of them. Or they’re without a will and only a verbal commitment that won’t get recognized. When a trust is created, everything is in place. It makes it much easier for the family.” Wright sums it up succinctly: “It’s never too early to plan. It’s only too late.” • People who feel they may have been victimized are encouraged to call the Shasta County District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Unit at (530) 225-5391 and visit www.co.shasta.ca.us/index/da/boi/consumer-protection to fill out a complaint form.

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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2 0 2 2 A DV E N T U R E BUCKET LIST THE CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE DISTRICT is always open and it’s about time to check some items off your bucket list. 1: CLIMB TO THE TOP OF MT. SHASTA. Mt. Shasta is the crown jewel of the California Adventure District, and at just over 14,000 feet high, it is visible from many miles away in all directions. Every year, approximately 8,000 permits are issued to peak the mountain, but only half actually make it to the top. The success rate largely depends on your physical capabilities, but equally important is your choice of guide. There are a number of different routes to get to the top and the right guide will determine the best route for you and take you on it. The time of year that you go is also important to factor in. If you’re ready, reach out to Shasta Mountain Guides and reserve your spot now, as they fill up quickly.4 continued on page 52

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2: FOREST BATHING IN THE REDWOODS Another world-famous staple in the California Adventure District meal plan is Redwood National Park in Humboldt County. Being surrounded by these gigantic trees is truly humbling, and, as it turns out, really good for your health. We know so little about how these trees actually “function,” but sitting in the vapors of the redwoods for an extended period of time has a measurable impact on the human bloodstream and natural immunity. Reach out to Justin Legge at the Benbow KOA campground and reserve a forest bathing session or five. While you’re on the coast, make sure you experience the Redwood Skywalk at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka.

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4: HIKE THE PCT The Pacific Crest Trail is, for many, the Holy Grail of hiking trails, stretching over 2,600 miles from Canada all the way down to Mexico. But if you don’t feel like hiking that distance, you can experience an epic section of the trail right here in the California Adventure District. “Section O” of the PCT is a 78-mile point-to-point trail, from Castle Crags to Burney State Park and Burney Falls. Take up to a week to escape the matrix with a group of friends and wander the trails in some of the most beautiful and remote scenery. Oh, and bring bear repellent, just in case.

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5: HIKE THE LOST COAST TRAIL If you’re in the mood for something a little more brutal, the Lost Coast Trail can deliver the goods. This 25-mile trail at Shelter Cove, on the Pacific Ocean, can be legitimately dangerous if you don’t do your homework, but the payoff is an extremely rewarding and humbling adventure. You will need to arrange for a permit and shuttle to start your adventure. Reach out to Lost Coast Adventures in Whitehorn to book your trip. •

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RECIPE

BY TERRY OLSON

shuffle off to buffalo B U F FA L O C A U L I F L O W E R

“A healthy outside starts from a healthy inside.” -Robert Urich A LITTLE OVER a decade ago, cauliflower was little more than a standard item on a typical veggie platter, arranged next to the carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and broccoli. It was considered a tried-andtrue crudité, but the cruciferous vegetable rarely was the main act. Now, cauliflower is a veritable veggie celebrity. And unlike many food fads, the cauliflower craze is just getting crazier. There are two reasons humble cauliflower appears on plates everywhere: its nutritional value and versatility. NUTRITIONAL VALUE: If you want to renew your focus on health and wellness in the new year, you can’t go wrong with adding cauliflower to your regular dietary habits. Cauliflower is naturally high in vitamins B, C and K. It also is loaded with antioxidants and phytonutrients that can protect against cancer. High in fiber, cauliflower will help you lose weight naturally and boost your digestive system. Cauliflower is also packed with choline, an essential nutrient that aids memory, mood and learning. It also contains thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and manganese. If you are on a gluten-free, low-carb diet, cauliflower should be high on your list of go-to foods. VERSATILITY: Because of its mild flavor, cauliflower is the perfect blank slate for so many recipes. Its neutral taste allows it to easily absorb herbs, spices and sauces. As low-carb, gluten-free lifestyles continue to grow in the

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United States, sales for products containing cauliflower increased 71 percent in 2019, according to Nielsen data. Here are just a few ways to incorporate cauliflower into your everyday meals: • Cauliflower rice • Cauliflower pizza crust • Mashed cauliflower • Cauliflower gnocchi • Cauliflower tots • Whole roasted ‘steaks’ It is also excellent in soups, casseroles, stews, salads, pasta dishes and so much more. DITCH THE CHICKEN! About 40 percent of Americans will be making at least one New Year’s resolution – and many of us will vow to eat healthier in hopes of dropping a few pounds. But January is a difficult month for such lofty goals. Bowl games and playoff games will dominate the television schedule, and who doesn’t love eating snacks while watching football with friends and family? Last year during Super Bowl weekend, Americans chowed down on 1.42 billion (yes, BILLION) chicken wings, a 2 percent increase from the previous year. “As long as people are sitting around watching TV and maybe drinking a beer, wings will remain in the game,” said Tom Super, National Chicken Council spokesman. If you want the delicious flavor of buffalo wings without all the fat and calories, cauliflower is the perfect substitute. Unlike chicken wings, cauliflower is cholesterol free and low in saturated fat. This recipe will help you reach your health goals and give you that spicy flavor. Let cauliflower take center stage on the appetizer table for your football viewing this month. You might not even miss the meat! •S

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS • 2 T unsalted butter • ¼ cup hot sauce • 1 T honey • 1 T lemon juice • 2 T olive oil • Dash of sea salt or kosher salt • ½ cup water (room temperature) • 8 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 medium head)

INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 6: Serve with bleu cheese dressing or ranch dressing or eat plain.

Step 2: Microwave butter in a small microwavesafe bowl until melted. Whisk in the hot sauce, honey and lemon juice. Set aside. Step 3: Mix olive oil, salt and water in a large bowl. Add the cauliflower and toss until well coated.

Terry Olson loves culinary arts, adult beverages and hiking in the North State wilderness. You may find him soaking up the scenery at one of our area’s many state or national parks or sitting in a barstool sipping a cold locally brewed craft beer.

Step 4: Place the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until beginning to brown (about 20 minutes). Step 5: Whisk the hot sauce mixture again, drizzle over the cauliflower and toss with tongs to coat. Roast the cauliflower for another 5 minutes.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

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BY VIVA DOWNTOWN AND THE ENJOY TEAM

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING DOWNTOWN REDDING BUSINESSES. What a great time for those of us who love our Downtown to think about ways we can improve Downtown Redding for everyone. It’s a new year – so let’s review those things we know are successful ingredients for a vibrant downtown: Streets are growing active and attracting people to shop and eat Downtown. More mixed-use retail/residential is helping to make it a lively spot. Retail locations are stepping up their game and offering unique events and flexible store hours. Those stores that stay open later are attracting customers who are out on the town later. Flex space, with stores offering in-store events, workshops and classes for clients and customers, are doing well. And businesses that offer experiences such as paint and sips, yoga and other activities are gaining popularity. We also have many successful places that encourage nightlife: Places to eat, drink and be merry create vibrancy and make a destination. Add theaters and performing arts centers, and we have great public draws. More large-scale development is happening in 2022. Keep an eye on Downtown. We are only getting better!

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Blake Fisher - Viva Downtown Program Coordinator Happy New Year from Downtown Redding. Start the year right by obtaining your own 2022 Viva Downtown Discount Card. The free card features 21 Downtown businesses. Participating establishments contributed generous discounts for this year’s card, so if you are making your way Downtown for eating, shopping, creating and supporting local, this card will have you geared up for a fantastic visit. The 2022 Downtown Discount Card is active throughout the year and can be used more than once at participating businesses. These cards are available until we give them all away, and they go fast. Secure your free Downtown Discount Card by mailing a self-addressed, stamped (2 stamps) envelope to the Viva Downtown Office at: 1725 Market Street, Redding CA 96001 We love our board, sponsors, and Downtown businesses who make the discount cards possible each year. If you see me around Downtown, do not hesitate to say hello – I might event have a card on hand to give you.

Pine Street Cleaners - Customers know Pine Street Cleaners is committed to making them look good, with services aimed to please, such as drive-up service, an after-hours drop bin, dry cleaning, shirt laundry, wedding gown preservation and restoration, alteration service and specialty clothing care. Pine Street Cleaners believes in service with style – “the personal touch.” They take great pride in providing the highest quality dry cleaning with the best service, while using an environmentally friendly process. Their goal is to do more than just deliver the finest garment care possible – it’s about always exceeding expectations. 1909 Pine Street • 530-241-6612 • www.pinestreetcleaners.com

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SNOW GEESE Jane Dysert has lived in beautiful Northern California her entire life. Capturing photos of anything Mother Nature has to offer is her passion. Her Nikon is her constant companion and she finds great joy in sharing her love of nature and wildlife through her images.

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This delicious soup is made daily at From the Hearth and pairs wonderfully with grilled cheese. Be sure to stir often and scrape the bottom to ensure you don’t burn the soup. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

2 28 oz. cans stewed

diced tomatoes

1 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1 T dried basil

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. black pepper

1 T white sugar

¼ white onion, chopped

1 stalk of celery, chopped

(no leaf)

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4 T butter

1 tsp. steak seasoning

GARNISH:

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1 pinch shaved parmesan

1 pinch basil chiffonade

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

DIRECTIONS: STEP 1: Rough chop celery and onion. These will be blended later, so don’t worry about making them pretty. STEP 2: In large pot, melt butter. STEP 3: Sauté onion and celery over medium heat until translucent and tender, approximately 5 minutes. STEP 4: Add seasoning and cook for an additional minute to bloom. STEP 5: Add tomatoes and dried basil. STEP 6: Simmer for 40 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat. STEP 7: Add heavy cream and blend with immersion mixer until smooth throughout; should take approximately 3 minutes. STEP 8: Taste and add additional salt if needed. STEP 9: Garnish with balsamic reduction, basil chiffonade and grated parmesan. STEP 10: Serve, or store in air-tight container.

COOK TIME: 1 HOUR, 30 MINUTES SERVINGS: 4-5

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Fill in the Gap CO N N E C T I N G TO C A R E F O R I N D I V I D UA L S W I T H S P E C I A L N E E D S IT IS IRONIC that an organization providing vital, life-changing communications support to some of the most underserved members of rural Northern California communities remains itself virtually unknown to many outside of the populations it serves. Connecting to Care provides supportive services for individuals with special needs, including mental and behavioral health needs, through its integrated telepsychiatry, assistive technology and tele-behavioral healthcare delivery systems. As the provider of gap essential healthcare program services for the clients of two California Department of Developmental Services Regional Centers – Far Northern in Redding and Redwood Coast in Ukiah – its reach extends across 14 counties. Working with the California Department of Education, the organization also helps all schools in the region by conducting student assessments and helping with assistive communication technology acquisition. After a device arrives, Connecting to Care staff program it and train the user how to operate it. This customized approach has proven more successful than the previous practice of a school ordering off-the-shelf equipment from a catalog before accurate assessment of a student’s needs. An augmented speech communication device helps an individual with a speech or language impairment “voice” their thoughts and needs to others. “Increasing communication skill and accessibility to environment (school, work, community) often decreases the need for medication,” says Suzi Coleman, executive director and co-founder of Connecting to Care. “Individuals are no longer dependent but can live more independently.” The individuals Connecting to Care has helped with its integrated assistive technology program go beyond the classroom, spanning not only an age range (from 2 to 80 years), but also a causative spectrum. “Many people think of developmental disability when they think of assistive technology,” Coleman says. “We also see individuals who have had a stroke or traumatic brain injury who lose their ability to communicate. We can help them, as well.”

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Many of these clients are private-pay individuals seeking assessments and devices who have been referred by a physical therapist. (As a nonprofit, the organization cannot accept insurance payments.) Regardless of age or reason for the device, Coleman says the result is the same: the ability to communicate changes and empowers lives. At the heart of Connecting to Care’s operation is its telehealth service center, founded 12 years ago and located in Redding. “Today telehealth, especially with the onset of COVID, is in all of our lives,” says Coleman, “but when we broke into this industry we were pioneers and had to beg doctors to use this modality.” Coleman’s persistence and persuasion paid off. She has developed long-standing partnerships with consulting psychiatrists at the University of Southern California, Cedars-Sinai and Los Angeles Telepsychiatry. Connecting to Care facilitates specialty telepsychiatry services with these partners using HIPAA-compliant advanced camera and video technology to create a virtual clinic environment, where patient, family, physician specialists and other staff meet to collaborate on whole person care. “We’re kind of known as the agency that takes the more complex cases,” Coleman says. “Maybe someone is autistic and has a seizure disorder or has multiple sclerosis and also depression. There are more people who need specialized services than providers to deliver them, particularly in rural areas. Our local doctors have learned a lot from collaborating with our consulting specialists.” • Connecting to Care • www.connectingtocare.org

Claudia Mosby is fascinated by the power of words to influence, inspire and heal. She uses poetry and expressive narrative writing to help people recognize and tell their own stories. She lives in the East Bay Area, where she is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree.

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