Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living — June 2023

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Jennifer Heidel, Senior Financial Advisor being named as one of the 2022 America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, Best-In-State by Forbes. Jennifer Heidel, ChFC ®

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Senior Financial Advisor being named as one of the 2023 Top Women Wealth Advisors, Best-In-State by Forbes

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We are pleased to announce Jennifer

We are pleased to announce Jennifer Heidel, Senior Financial Advisor being named as one of the 2022 America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, Best-In-State by Forbes.

This recognition serves as a reminder that we are committed to working every day toward the financial success of our clients.

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Email: jennifer.day.heidel@wellsfargo.com

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Senior Financial Advisor being named as one of the 2022 America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, Best-In-State by Forbes.

With experience throughout major shifts in the markets, Jennifer dedicates her career to delivering personalized investment planning services. She works closely with each of her clients to develop sound investment strategies by focusing on each individual’s distinct goals and planning needs.

From our perspective, this recognition confirms our respect for Jennifer's distinguished career of service at Wells Fargo Advisors. We hope you will join us in congratulating her on this outstanding achievement.

The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a rating. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

Jennifer Heidel, ChFC ® Senior Financial Advisor Managing Director-Investments

2705 Park Marina Drive Redding, Ca 96001

Phone: (530) 768-2668

At Wells Fargo Advisors, we recognize the importance of excellent service and trusted investment advice. Contact us to learn more about our focus on helping clients achieve their financial goals.

Email: jennifer.day.heidel@wellsfargo.com

Web: http://wfadvisors.com/jennifer.day.heidel

CA Insurance Lic. #0E36542

From our perspective, this recognition confirms our respect for Jennifer's distinguished career of service at

Jennifer Heidel, ChFC ® Senior Financial Advisor Managing Director-Investments

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JUNE IS THE PERFECT TIME to venture into the great outdoors, and we’ve spent some quality time exploring our magnificent North State so we could share some of our favorite finds with you.

We’re celebrating dads and grads this month, and you can take advantage of that extra family time by treating them to a trek on one of the hikes with a view featured in this issue. Some are pretty easy, while others require a significant expenditure of energy, but all will provide you with incredible vistas that are well worth the effort.

If you’ve got adventurers in your midst, they won’t forget a whitewater rafting trip on the Trinity River. It’s not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach, but the adrenaline rush is like no other as you cascade through this gorgeous mountain waterway. Professional guides are ready to lead you through this unforgettable experience.

In this issue, we’re also celebrating health and wellness. Moving our bodies, nourishing ourselves well, and getting plenty of sunshine, fresh air and rest are some of the ways we can increase our well-being and live happier, more productive lives. What’s not to love about that?

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Hats off to our local graduates, and cheers to the special dads in our lives. This month is all about you, so enjoy!

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WHAT I ENJOY DR. JUSTIN HOLT, O.D.

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What’s something you’ve always wanted to learn or try? I’ve always wanted to learn to speak with an Irish accent.

What’s a unique experience you’ve had in your life? I attended college on a cheerleading scholarship. I’ve studied and lived for several years in Spain and Puerto Rico.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I truly love what I do. Every part of it. I love being able to help others with their sight, overall health, and maybe most of all, help patients understand when there is an issue, what exactly it is and what options we have to manage the challenge they may be encountering.

Married? Kids? Very happily married to the woman of my dreams and have five amazing kids ranging in age from 13 to 25.

Where did you grow up? Virginia, Maryland and the surrounding D.C. area while my dad was in the Navy. Then from 12 on, I grew up and lived in Utah.

What do you enjoy most about the North State? The two things that stand out to me, and did from the moment we moved here, is the sincere kindness of the people. The second was the variety and beauty of the area itself, from snowy mountains to beaches to the most amazing forests in the world. Where else can you have both palm trees and pine trees growing in your yard?

What are some of hobbies/interests?your

Weightlifting has been a passion of mine since high school. You’ll often find my wife and me in the gym or on motorcycle rides. I also love going to the movies, playing guitar, skiing on the snow or behind the boat on all the local lakes, finishing my pilot’s license, and possibly a few more bodybuilding competitions.

What’s your favorite sport? I’m not a huge sports fan, but I’ll always be a fan of BYU, Utah Jazz and the 49ers.

What’s the best vacation you’ve been on? We went on a safari in Tanzania that was amazing. Very cool to see in the wild so many animals that you’d only see in the zoo here.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off? Traveling, exploring new places and having new adventures with my wife (sometimes we bring the kids too).

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“I lovewould to live like a rivercarriedflows, by the surprise of its own unfolding.”

~John O’Donohue

WHITEWATER RAFTING ON THE TRINITY RIVER

OUR RAFT RUSHED toward the edge of a waterfall, carried inexorably on a white froth of icy snowmelt. A rock wall loomed to our left. A boulder garden offered devastation to the right. The only way forward was over a five-foot waterfall and into the churning maw of Hells Hole. “Go! Go! Go! Paddle hard,” yelled our guide, Glenn Hoxie, over the roar.

We crested the lip, and several things happened at once. There was a moment of weightlessness, then a sudden plunge like the first drop of a rollercoaster. My husband flew out of the boat and disappeared into the depths. A high-pitched shriek echoed across the gorge as several of us screamed like little girls, myself included.

Welcome to whitewater rafting on the Trinity River.

Let’s back paddle a bit.

It was September 2020 and time for Chrysalis Charter School’s annual all-school rafting trip. But this was smack dab in the heart of the pandemic. Despite most local schools being open to in-person instruction, the rafting trip was canceled for the first time in 20 years alongside so many other long-standing traditions.

I felt sad. Isolated. Lonely. Just like so many others throughout the pandemic.

Loneliness kills. For adults like me, loneliness is worse than obesity or smoking half a pack a day, increasing your chances of dying by 26 percent. For young people like my elementary and teenaged children, loneliness increases the likelihood of depression, anxiety and suicide.

The longest-running research study on happiness and wellbeing ever done came to a single, simple, profound conclusion: Good relationships are the key to health and happiness. Before the pandemic, my kids’ best friends and their parents would gather at my house every Friday to play Dungeons and Dragons, eat french fries, and chill out at the end of a long week. We hadn’t been able to do that for months. The most important thing I could do for me and my family’s health was get creative and nurture the good relationships in my life despite the pandemic. So I called up Hoxie to see if we could arrange a private rafting adventure since the school trip was canceled. “No problem. How does Saturday sound?” 4

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As our cars pulled up to the headquarters of Trinity River Rafting, my heart grew three sizes with the realization that we were all together in one place for the first time. Suiting up with matching helmets, life jackets and paddles reinforced our unity.

Us. Together. Finally.

Soon, we were floating down the Trinity River collecting wet and wild adventures. Once our raft got hung up on a rock in the appropriately named Pinball rapids, requiring a combination of pushing and shifting our collective weight to get free. One of the dads got thrown from our raft several times and earned himself a gold medal for swimming. At one point, two girls were huddled on the bottom of the raft like puppies, one shivering, the other patting her back. Other times, the two little ones were figureheads dangling off the prow of our very own pirate ship. Several of us braved the 15-foot leap into a deep, quiet pool. In a meandering section of river called the Otter’s Playground, kids and adults leapt into the frigid water to float past rocks

that time and water sculpted into elaborate artworks.

And what about Hell Hole? We all survived. (As has everyone who’s ever booked a commercial raft trip on the Trinity River, thanks to all the amazing river guides!)

Much to his horror, my husband initially surfaced under the raft with a layer of blue rubber between him and breathable air. My own panic rose as the first few seconds passed. But he quickly washed out into the open and was pulled safely back into the boat. We paddled into an eddy and hugged on each other while watching the other rafts plunge over the precipice towards Hell.

Stress is a natural part of life. There are rocks to get stuck on. Turbulent rapids. Moments of panic. Rich or poor, young or old, the stresses of life take a heavy toll on the body and mind when navigated alone.

Good relationships protect us, make us happier and help us thrive: spouses, children, parents, teachers, friends, extended family, kind neighbors, church communities, officemates, book groups, volunteer teams, gym

buddies, great schools, service clubs. There’s something about successfully navigating tumultuous waters together that strengthens relationships like steel in a forge. Whether Hell Hole or COVID or the Carr Fire, treasured companions in your raft offer that much-needed hug when you’re pulled dripping and shivering from the water. A river runs through us, collectively, as friends and as a community.

And that is a very good thing. •

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A river runs through us, collectively, as friends and as a community. And that is a very good thing.

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HOW HILL COUNTRY TRANSFORMED RURAL HEALTHCARE

IN 1985, Hill Country Community Clinic opened in a doublewide on donated land in Round Mountain with a small staff who initially all worked for free. Today, Hill Country Health & Wellness Center has a $22 million budget, 210 employees and operates from a modern clinic containing a community center in Round Mountain, as well as two locations in Redding and a site in Burney. Services encompass medical, dental, chiropractic, substance use and mental health, plus an urgent mental health walkin clinic, mental health crisis outreach team, wraparound services for youth and supportive housing.

So how did all that happen?

The story of Hill Country is grounded in friendship and infused with generosity. Four decades ago, four friends with a mix of expertise came up with the idea of a clinic to serve the rural health needs of Round Mountain, Montgomery Creek, Big Bend and Oak Run east of Redding. A $30,000 grant from The Irvine Foundation covered costs of a modular building; a retiring physician in Redding donated the medical equipment. The nonprofit clinic opened with a doctor, nurse practitioner, nurse and three other employees. There weren’t any paychecks at the start (within a few months everyone was making $5 an hour). To keep the place running, supporters held a walk-a-thon and sold T-shirts, corn-on-the-cob and ravioli dinners.

The little clinic’s philosophy: Healthcare with heart, soul and personality.

“In 1985, when the doors opened, I think the patients came into that environment with a lot of happy people who were not pretending to know it all. They felt a part of that. It felt like community,” says Lynn Dorroh, one of the founders. A marriage and family therapist, she took on different roles at Hill Country and was CEO from 2004 until retiring in spring of 2022. She’s now strategic advisor. The other founders were Joe Stenger, the clinic’s original doctor, and Kathleen Hardie and her brother Richard Hardie.

The clinic was destroyed in the 1992 Fountain Fire but reopened six months later. Dorroh says Hill Country came back stronger. “After the Fountain Fire, the clinic became more important in the community.”

Hill Country grew in response to needs. “We just kept adding things,” Dorroh says. “We were the first clinic north of Sacramento to open a dental operation. People had been driving more than 100 miles to get dental care.”

The Affordable Care Act and other health system changes led to new contracts. Donations and grants supported expansion. With a contemporary, spacious addition to the Round Mountain clinic in 2009, the nonprofit took on a new name: Hill Country Health & Wellness Center. A satellite clinic was established in Redding in 2015 when Hill Country realized half its patients were coming from Redding to Round Mountain for appointments.4

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Hill Country’s Center of Hope wellness campus opened in Redding in 2021, offering medical, dental, behavioral health, psychology and chiropractic services. It also includes four dormitory-style apartments for 16 students who are finishing school and find themselves without stable housing.

Shasta County has plenty of health challenges and Hill Country works to be involved on many fronts. Housing is one of them. “We’re a partner in trying to help create housing solutions,” says Hill Country CEO Jo Campbell. “What are the pieces and parts that we need to put in place so people can accomplish their wellness goals? If you can give someone a door, bed and place to lock their things, it’s a game-changer.”

Hill Country uses an integrated approach to healthcare – a whole-person focus. Doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, behavior health therapists and substance-use counselors work in teams to care for body, mind, spirit.

“It’s meeting people where they are – whatever is going on medically, but also what is going on emotionally,” explains Campbell, who joined Hill Country in 2018 as a clinical social worker and was operations director before becoming CEO. “If you come to see a doctor, you don’t leave your stress and anxiety in the car when you come in. It comes with you.”

An example of the team strategy would be a doctor bringing a mental-health therapist into the room if a patient were to break into tears during a visit. Team members connect patients to different resources.

The integrated approach comes from Hill Country’s Round Mountain roots. Rural residents can be hesitant to

engage in health care systems and often travel long distances to reach a doctor, so “you want to make the most of that visit because you are just not sure that person will come back,” Campbell notes.

Collaboration is key to addressing regional health needs, and Hill Country works with other agencies and entities. “We absolutely could not do what we do without real robust partnerships in the community,” Campbell says.•

Hill Country offers healthcare for all ages and accepts most private insurance, Medi-Cal and Medicare

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

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ALL INCLUSIVE CAMPING WITH OUT LIVIN’ ADVENTURE GLAMPING

WHY STRESS about an outdoor adventure trip when you can go straight to the fun? It’s a question that married business partners Jason and Jessica Matthews are answering with their all-inclusive camping experience, Out Livin’. Based out of Mount Shasta and touted as adventure glamping, it’s an overnight in the woods with safari-style tents and all the essentials. “It’s basically the traditional glamping setup where you have the platform and the canvas tents with insides furnished like a hotel room,” Jessica explains. “We’re completely off-grid and don’t have traditional hookups to running water or electricity, but we do provide everything that is needed to run stoves, heaters and lights through propane and whatnot. The cook kitchen is also off-grid camping, but it’s a step up from your traditional camping setup.”

Both husband and wife are locals of the Mount Shasta region and fell in love exploring the area. According to Jessica, the idea for the business comes from those adventures. “We’ve always loved recreating and camping with family. And not to knock any local or traditional campgrounds, but we always preferred to go out and have our own experience,” she says. “We’d be out walking or hiking, and we’d get to an amazing spot and we’d be like, ‘Gosh, I wish there was a bed out here.’” It was that sense of immersion blended with the concept of comfort that made the pieces fall into place. “To us, glamping is having a queen-sized bed out in the middle of nature.”

Working closely with the Forest Service, Out Livin’ is now doing just that. “I think my husband is like John Muir reincarnated,” Jessica says with a laugh. “Part of his day-to-day office job is really scouting locations that are close to town and recreational hotspots, but still give that feeling of being in the woods.” The site includes accommodation for up to four people, but for an additional charge, more people and even pets can join.

To date, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience. “No other glamping, camping, or outfitter business is doing this in the National Forest. We operate under a special use outfitter permit through the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.” But achieving the accolade of being first has4 continued on page 32

“We’ve finally now gotten our 10-year permit, which is exciting for us. But it’s been a learning process, and we’re still learning and working with the Forest Service to figure out how it spreads...”

also been a process. “We’ve finally now gotten our 10-year permit, which is exciting for us. But it’s been a learning process, and we’re still learning and working with the Forest Service to figure out how it spreads. We work closely with them to make sure we have appropriate liability insurance coverage, equipment coverage, etc.,” Jessica explains.

She also acknowledges that the health of their business depends on the health of the forest. “We’re about being sustainable, especially as locals. We work closely with the Forest Service on pitching and scouting locations and always make sure we have sign-off from various departments, like the archeology or heritage department. I have a major in wildlife biology and my husband has one in history, so everything that we do is in line with making sure we’re as safe as possible, while still protecting our national resources and cultural heritage hotspots.”

Fire season also weighs heavily into their planning. “Guests must come with a campfire permit. Everything we have that uses propane is approved by the Forest Service, and during restrictions, we switch our wood-burning stoves to propane-based fire pits so that people can still have the traditional experience. When there’s smoke, our sites sit about 2,000 feet in4

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elevation higher than the town of Mount Shasta so it doesn’t seem to stick around. And, if there was an emergency, the Forest Service has a law enforcement patrol that passes our sites as part of their regular route, so they’d probably beat us there, to be honest.”

One of Jessica’s favorite parts is sharing her love of the area. “We really want to give people the opportunity, encouragement and confidence to go out into the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. We get a lot of families that are first-time campers. They see camping in the media and there’s this romanticized version of that. Then, there can be a little bit of a bubble pop when they go camping for the first time, and they’re trying to set up and everything’s crazy. So, we’re about taking all that distraction and mess out of the way. Everything’s set up and ready to go. That way when you get there, all you have to do is focus on family, friends or whoever you came with and create some memories.” And if there are any lingering questions about where the business name comes from? When friends and family ask what you’re up to, you can just say, “Out Livin.’”•

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ACCORDING TO National Geographic, a watershed is “an area of land that drains or ‘sheds’ water into a specific waterbody.” In fact, every single body of water belongs to a watershed, starting with the rainfall and snowmelt to the rivers and streams that wind their way into lakes, bays and oceans. In Northern California, where the Klamath and Sacramento rivers flow, the waterway networks created by these two massive rivers are not only two of California’s biggest, but they affect just about every aspect of life. “What we’re doing in the lowlands affects the river. What we do in the uplands affects the river. That’s because our rivers connect us, our animals connect us, our fish connect us, our fires connect us, and our people connect us,” explains Charnna Gilmore, executive director of the Scott River Watershed Council, a nonprofit operating along tributaries in the Klamath Basin.

Getting youth to understand the importance of this interconnection helped lead Gilmore and the Scott River Watershed Council to launch the Youth Environmental Summer Studies (YESS) program in 2018. YESS is a one-of-a-kind program that Gilmore says draws some influence from her past work with the Civilian Conservation Corps. “The YESS program is a six-week youth summer studies program that works with the Klamath National Forest, the Salmon River Restoration Council and the Etna Police Department’s Police Activities League program. It also involves landowners and other agencies that come in to work with students in different fields. It is a work program, and they do get paid. But it’s really designed to try to give the kids a wide breadth of experiences in the field.” 4

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"The YESS program is a six-week youth summer studies program that works with the Klamath National Forest, the Salmon River Restoration Council and the Etna Police Department’s Police Activities League program."

Photos courtesy of Scott River Watershed Council

The variety of disciplines students encounter runs the gamut from botany and fisheries to soil health, land management and fire science. “We try to make it very broad, with every day doing something different, with nothing behind desks. This program’s about getting them out and getting them dirty and sweaty, where they really touch, taste, feel and smell with all those sensors. There are moments they hate it and moments they love it. We’ll pack out bags and bags of invasive weeds, but we’re also asking, what impact does that have? The kids work in the fisheries directly with the fish, trying to identify them and learning about habitat. We do work in zones where fuel management is

critical because we’re facing these catastrophic fires, so we’ll spend days working really hard to reduce fuels, developing burn piles for later prescribed burns. But we’re also sitting down and talking about the importance of oak woodlands to different species. Students collect data about aspens and in-stream conditions. We’ve also started integrating soil health into our discussions, especially with our projects around biochar and agriculture. And, then the last two years the students have also been helping out with the Etna Community Garden, with some time at the Yreka Community Garden. It’s learning, it’s networking, and it’s giving young people an opportunity to relate to systems and how they

We try to make it very broad, with every day doing something different, with nothing behind desks. This program’s about getting them out and getting them dirty and sweaty, where they really touch, taste, feel and smell with all those sensors.

We had one student that was in our program four summers ago. She had kind of struggled in school and felt she didn’t have a purpose. Then, she had this epiphany moment in Salmon River where they were doing dives. All of a sudden, the bulb went ‘poof’ and she said, ‘I can do this.’

connect to the overall health of our ecosystem.”

As Gilmore describes the program, her excitement about the intellectual and emotional growth she’s seen is palpable. “It’s always, you know, where do you connect with a kid? You don’t ever know that moment. We had one student that was in our program four summers ago. She had kind of struggled in school and felt she didn’t have a purpose. Then, she had this epiphany moment in Salmon River where they were doing dives. All of a sudden, the bulb went ‘poof’ and she said, ‘I can do this.’ I still have goosebumps. Now she is at Humboldt in her third year, in the fisheries program. She’s rocking it, and she wants to come back here. And if she hadn’t had that one

moment in time, we might not have connected with her at all.”

Of course, there’s the other end of the spectrum, as well. “One student, in her final exit interview, told me she hated every moment. The sweat. The work. But I thought this was great because she told me she also learned something. She never wants to do outdoor work ever again in her life.”

Although fun often comes with the territory, when it comes to YESS’s mission, Gilmore is more serious. “I think it’s so easy to feel like we don’t matter to the whole, but we do. All our actions have impacts on it. Etna is part of Scott Valley, and Scott Valley is part of the Klamath, and the Klamath is part of the ocean, and the

ocean is part of our world. It all connects us into one big, important community, and it starts with self.”•

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

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Opened in the early 1980s by Carol Fielding, The Flag Center came under new ownership at the beginning of 2021. When Rolan Dillion came into the store for a part to fix his own flagpole, he caught the “Business For Sale” sign in the window. “When I saw the sign, it was over,” Dillion says.

His wife, Janie Dillion, agrees. “He came home like a little kid, saying, ‘I want to buy the flag store,’” she says

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“This is the perfect fit for him,” she adds, noting that her husband served in the Navy in the 1970s. “He is Mr. Patriot. He loves our country, our flag.”

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the U.S. official flag, it never becomes obsolete. Historic American flags still hold respect and patriotism. So when it comes to Flag Day, flying any U.S. flag is appropriate, all the way back to the Betsy Ross flag (which The Flag Center carries).

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The Flag Center also provides retirement services for flags. Once a flag is torn or damaged beyond repair, there is a proper way to put it to rest. This often entails burning of the flags, but there isn’t a prescribed ceremony that must be followed to a tee. “We like to fold them up here in the showroom in the traditional folding manner,” Rolan says. The flag should be folded into a triangle, as is done at memorials. “We like to recruit the flag owner to help us. It’s surprising how many people are eager and surprised to take part.”

In Rolan’s words, the primary requirement for flag retirement is that the flags be handled with care and respect. “I’m a red, white and blue boy,” he adds. “I consider it an honor and a high privilege to be in a position where the primary item that I represent is the official ensign of the United States of America. That’s a high honor.”

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The Flag Center owners, Rolan and Janie Dillion | Photos by Melinda Hunter

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“LADYBUGS were escaping my kitchen.” Many first graders sat anxiously awaiting their very own ladybug. Just a day earlier, the Redding Garden Club members had worked meticulously tying nets onto little cups to create new mobile homes for each ladybug. Keeping ladybugs in their cups, however, is not as its easy as it seems. They began looking for new housing markets outside the kitchen. Cheryl Wheeler, the club’s vice president, laughs. “Ladybugs were everywhere.”

The Redding Wonderland Garden Club has put on programs to serve their community since 1950. This program, the Library Project, was about showing children the importance of ladybugs and the vital role they play in gardening. The Redding Wonderland Garden Club represents a wealth of gardening knowledge and a deep legacy of North State horticulture. With this rich history, the club seeks to take its expertise and invest into their children and grandchildren.

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” Diana Gifford-Tuggle, president of the garden club, keeps a decorated paper with this iconic quote from 1950s icon Audrey Hepburn – who would be proud of the club today, naturally. With 70 years of history, the Redding Wonderland Garden Club looks forward to the next generation.4

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“ TO PLANT A GARDEN IS TO BELIEVE IN TOMORROW. ”

THIS PROGRAM, THE LIBRARY PROJECT, WAS ABOUT SHOWING CHILDREN THE IMPORTANCE OF LADYBUGS AND THE VITAL ROLE THEY PLAY IN GARDENING.

Garden Therapy | Photo courtesy of The Redding Wonderland Garden Club

“We want to teach others to take care of Mother Earth,” Gifford-Tuggle says. “I keep on coming back to that.”

The Redding Wonderland Garden Club flower is the Shasta daisy, and members wear it with pride. The club takes seriously their care of Shasta County horticulture. For the past two years, they have planted daffodils at the Veterans Home on Knighton Road, bringing beauty to those who served our country. They exist “to educate in design and horticulture, civic beautification, garden therapy, and work for public understanding of ecological values in schools and outdoor education.” The service-oriented club hosts fundraisers for student scholarships at Shasta College and delivers bouquets to senior living facilities. The Redding Wonderland Garden Club enriches local home gardens all around the Shasta County and takes personal responsibly for the beauty of the city.

With more than 50 members, the awardwinning Redding Wonderland Garden Club is one of six clubs that make up the Cascade District of California. They meet monthly from the end of August to the first of June. Each meeting has a new speaker, an expert in their field on something in the gardening world, but the best expertise comes from within the club. “What’s interesting to me is that everyone of us has a little bit of a different interest. Pat, she’s just such a great propagator – she can grow a rose from nothing,” Wheeler explains. “They learn there’s something that’s in the club that’s good for them.

This expertise is something to be passed down. Among all the club’s work is this deepseated purpose that the next generation must learn to care for our earth. “Right now, Mother Earth is weeping,” Wheeler says. “We

want to teach our children and teach our grandchildren that you don’t just throw vegetables in your cart.” Greens come from somewhere, not a grocery store shelf.

“My theme and my motto is: tomorrow,” Gifford-Tuggle explains, referencing the Aubrey Hepburn quote. “It’s something deeply rooted in me.” The club sees its purpose as a duty to the next generation, to teach people how to take care of the earth that ultimately takes care of us. They seek to prepare the next generation with the skills and understanding they have developed over the years. For this, they will even withstand

Ben LoCascio writes children’s curriculum at HeartSmart TV. His senior thesis was awarded highest distinction and an enthusiastic zoom wave at Brandeis University. It was COVID. Ben lives in Redding, and you can find him in front of any nearby espresso machines, thinking about having just one more cappuccino.

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A LOT OF MAGIC has happened on the Cascade Theatre stage since the renovated Art Deco movie palace opened in 2004. And then there was COVID, a decidedly unmagical performance that darkened the theatre for 2½ years. With “Encore! A Night of Singing, Stories & Sequins,” Alex Hauf-Belden, the theatre’s managing director, seeks to use the former to take some of the sting out of the latter.

Hauf-Belden, who started his management role in the fall of 2022, liked the idea of a gala fundraiser and turned to Tara Lihn Faires, the Cascade’s executive producer and event manager, for some creative input. Faires says she had a “big and fancy” concert of some kind in mind until it struck her: “In the middle of the night, I had an epiphany. How cool would it be to do excerpts from every musical that’s been on the Cascade stage?”

That realization led her to a second insight: Any discussion of Cascade’s history of musicals needs to include the Redding Dance Project and its founder, James Santos, whose energy, drive and creativity lit up the stage from the Cascade’s earliest days.

“I saw a trend. James initiated everything at the beginning and then Jana (Pulcini-Leard, the former general manager and executive producer) did the scripted musicals and Cascade Christmas, and she left and I took over. And it sort of evolved. The Cascade is the big stage in Redding and everyone wants to get involved,” says Faires, a Redding native who returned to her hometown in 2017. “I was thinking how great if I could get James involved. We talked for an hour and I could hear the passion in his voice and how he started at the theatre. It was just magical. I could hear it in his voice how important the Cascade is for him.”

Santos, now living and working in Las Vegas, says the phone call was “an amazing conversation. I had a lot of ideas. She knew lot of the Dance Project history at the Cascade. The timing worked out well and I took off with it.” 4

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Santos will direct “Encore!” and Faires will serve as the producer. The two will share emcee duties and Lizzie Stoxen will serve as music director. To add a touch of elegance to the gala, Redding violinist Katheryn Hewatt and her Toccata Strings quartet will accompany the evening.

“I’m super excited about this project,” says Santos, who has already heard from more than 70 performers eager to return to the Cascade stage. Santos understands the appeal. “Each show you do, you build this tight-knit family that, if it’s a good experience, you’ll look back on fondly. It is community; a sense of belonging somewhere outside of what the world is hitting you with.”

Santos has written a script for the evening and left some room for improvisation and a surprise or two. Faires says it’s a fun challenge to come up with “some kind of homage” to every show. The other challenge will be cramming rehearsals into the week prior to the performance. “It’ll be ‘work by the seat of your pants,’ but that’s what us theatre people do,” Faires says.

Hauf-Belden says the gala fundraiser will be an annual affair, with the first event intended to help the Cascade recover from the devastating losses experienced when the theatre was forced to close during the brunt of the COVID pandemic. “We lost a lot of money … 2½ solid years of losing thousands and thousands of dollars,” Hauf-Belden says. “We’re still losing, but it’s less. We’re making progress.”

To drum up support for “Encore!” and the Cascade’s return to its status as a cornerstone of Redding’s

downtown revitalization, Hauf-Belden has been busy forming partnerships with arts organizations, Rotary clubs, the Redding Chamber of Commerce and others.

The reception has been affirming, he says. Various downtown stakeholders have been enthusiastic to reconnect with the grand old theatre. “The community has been wonderful,” says Hauf-Belden, who adds that he tends to view every challenge as an opportunity.

Next year’s gala will center around the Cascade Theatre’s 20th anniversary “and we’ll celebrate Redding, this building and its contributions to Redding,” Hauf-Belden says. •

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“Each show you do, you build this tight-knit family that, if it’s a good experience, you’ll look back on fondly. It is community; a sense of belonging somewhere outside of what the world is hitting you with.”

Tara Faires and James Santos | Photo by Michael Burke

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The Sound of Music (above)

The Wizard of Oz (below)

Shrek

Cascade Christmas

Matilda (above and below)

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Shrek

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GATEWAY TRAIL WORK

THE MOUNT SHASTA Trail Association has been working for quite a while to complete what it calls The Gateway Trail. When it’s finished in a couple of years, you’ll be able to hike from the town of Mount Shasta all the way up to the Ski Park and Nordic Center, or, by an alternate route, up to the McBride Campground below Bunny Flat.

And it’s likely they’ll get it done. When it comes to trail building, the Trail Association has a good track record. It’s already completed 49 miles of trails in the Mount Shasta region, including the 6.5-mile trail around Lake Siskiyou, and 29 miles of the 57-mile Gateway Trail.

This year, the Trail Association is working on a 13-mile stretch of The Gateway Trail. It’s facing some deadline pressure, though, because the $1.1 million state grant that’s funding the work includes the requirement that this stretch be completed by the end of this year. Trail Labs, Inc. has been hired to carve out the trail, but with labor and other costs increasing since the grant application was submitted, the Trail Association is scrambling to complete the job without going over budget. 4

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That’s where John Harch and his crew of volunteer trail workers come in. Before Trail Labs can get started, Harch’s crew goes in with loppers and hand saws to clear brush before the contractor gets the heavy-duty trail work underway with its miniexcavators, tractors and “dozers”.

Harch’s workers are a motley crew, with a wide range of ages and all sorts of backgrounds. Harch, who’s 67, is a retired general surgeon. His crew members include a professional landscaper, train engineer, fire captain and Forest Service ranger. Many of them are retired. (The Trail Association also gets help from California Conservation Corps crews and from a crew of convicts known as the Deadwood Crew.)

The trail building work is only part of the work done by Harch’s crew. Most of their work comes after the trails are built, with trail maintenance, clearing brush and fallen trees, and preventing trail erosion.

David Tucker retired six years ago from his job as a financial planner for software businesses in the Silicon Valley and, after moving to Lake Shastina, has been helping out with trail work ever since. “It’s relaxing,” he says. “I just rake and cut and shovel, do whatever I’m asked to do. It’s also nice to work with other people who enjoy what they’re doing and leave their egos at the door.”

Although Harch directs the work, his approach is collaborative. He frequently asks his crew members their opinion on how the

work should be done, where a water bar should be placed, how to safely dispose of trees that have fallen across trails. “There are a lot of different ways to do trail work,” he says, “and I like to get everybody’s input. That way it’s not just my project; it’s their project.”

Why does Harch spend so much time doing trail work when he could be out hiking or enjoying a good book? Harch ticks off a number of reasons: “It boosts tourism and helps create jobs. And encouraging people to get out and hike is good for their physical and mental well-being. I’m hoping it’ll help lure kids away from their smart phones and other devices. And it’s something that the whole family can do together.”

“There are a lot of different ways to do trail work,” he says, “and I like to get everybody’s input. that way it’s not just my project; it’s their project.”

In a way, the Trail Association is a victim of its own success. With more and more trails being created, there are more miles that need maintenance, which means Harch’s volunteers are either going to have to rake and shovel faster, or there are going to have to be more volunteers. Along those lines, the Trail Association is thinking about eventually setting up an endowment fund to be able to pay someone to do the supervising job Harch does, and possibly even pay a few trail workers.

But that won’t stop volunteers like David Tucker from getting out there with a rake and shovel. In his former life as a financial planner he was also a marathon runner, putting in a lot of miles on the trails near his home in San

Jose. Now, he says, “instead of just being a consumer,” it’s time to give back, to pitch in to build and maintain trails in his new mountain home. •

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Tim Holt is a longtime journalist, the editor of the quarterly Northwest Review, and the author of “On Higher Ground,” a futuristic novel set in the Mount Shasta region. He lives in Dunsmuir, and is an avid cyclist and hiker.

“It’s relaxing,” he says. “I just rake and cut and shovel, do whatever I’m asked to do. It’s also nice to work with other people who enjoy what they’re doing and leave their egos at the door.”

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ONE OF THE greatest things about Shasta County is its wide-open spaces and the ability to get out in nature to explore, unplug and recharge.

And while wanderlust is great, sometimes climbing the mountain for the sake of climbing isn’t enough. You want to see the sights from the summit. Shasta County has plenty of summits to climb, and you can rest while you take in the awesome beauty of nature.

Here are some of the best spots where you can, to quote The Who, “see for miles and miles.”

CASTLE CRAGS DOME TRAIL

Hard, 5.2 miles, out and back 2,066-foot elevation gain

There are dozens of hikes in and around Castle Crags State Park. Heck, the Pacific Crest Trail cuts a swath through it. But the one with the million-dollar view is the Dome Trail. It’s a tough hike for the novice, and challenging for even the seasoned, but the payoff is always worth it.

The hike is almost like two separate treks in one: The first part is a switchback paradise under the forest canopy, while the second half meanders out in the open among the brush. The hike is best from midspring through early fall. Dogs aren’t allowed on the trails. When you reach the top, the scramble up to the dome should be approached with care.

BURNEY FALLS LOOP TRAIL

Easy, 1.0 miles, loop 167-foot elevation gain

Burney Falls is one of the must-stops when visiting Shasta County and the loop trail offers a chance to explore in and around the MacArthur-Burney Falls State Park area. It’s an easy trail accessible for most, and takes visitors down to the falls, then away toward Lake Britton before crossing over to the west of the falls and then back across upstream from the underground spring-fed cascade.

Any time of year is a great time to head to Burney Falls, as each season offers a different but equally spectacular look. But be forewarned, the summer months tend to get crowded and parking becomes scarce as the crowds flock to escape the valley heat. 4 continued on page 64

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LASSEN PEAK TRAIL

Hard, 4.9 miles, out and back 1,971-foot elevation gain

You could spend a summer in Lassen Volcanic National Park and only begin to scratch the surface of all the splendor in one of the most underrated parks in the country.

But the trail to the peak is among the favorites. It’s tough sledding, for sure, but doable for most. The road to the trailhead parking lot is among the last to be cleared from the winter, meaning its accessibility varies from year to year. On the trail, a series of switchbacks await on the exposed east face of the volcanic peak (wear sunscreen and stay hydrated).

One popular hike is to get to the trailhead early in the morning to time your summit with the sunrise. Cold, yes. But how many times can you say you’ve sat atop a volcano to watch the sunrise?

BUMPASS HELL TRAIL

Easy, 2.7 miles, out and back 433-foot elevation gain

Don’t be turned off by the words “stinky fumaroles.” This is one of the most popular hikes in Lassen Park as well as one of the most educational. Meandering through the park’s largest hydrothermal area, it’s not a descent into Dante’s “Inferno,” but named after Kendall V. Bumpass, one of the first white settlers to explore the area.

There are no scenic mountain top views, but dive – figuratively, as visitors are reminded to stay on the paths and not approach the acidic boiling water and mud – into the world that created the volcanic area in and around the park. The hike is easy, but remember you’re walking around at a higher elevation than Redding. Bring water and know your ability.4 continued on page 67

CINDER CONE TRAIL

Hard, 4.7 miles, out and back with loop

1,055-foot elevation gain OK, we’re going to fudge just a bit to include Cinder Cone, which technically is on the county line. The trailhead is at the Butte Lake parking area and wanders just over a mile among the Fantastic Lava Beds until you reach the base of the Cinder Cone. From there you climb toward the postcard-like payoff.

The top of the cone has a trail around the crater, which feels otherworldly. And the surrounding views are secondto-none with an unencumbered view of Lassen Peak off in the distance. The hike is largely exposed and can get warm in the summer afternoons. As with all hikes in Lassen Volcanic National Park, an entrance pass is required and dogs are not allowed.4 continued on page 68

The top of the cone has a trail around the crater, which feels otherworldly.

CHAMISE PEAK TRAIL

Moderate, 4.6 miles, out and back

698-foot elevation gain

The 360-degree views at the top make this a for-sure, must-do hike in Shasta County. From one side, you can see the Three Shastas – Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake and Mt. Shasta. From the other, you get a dynamic view of the Redding area and the valley that extends for miles.

The hike is open to hikers, bikers and even horseback riders, so expect to share the trail. Dogs are welcome, but need to be leashed. Because of the stunning views, this trek has become a favorite of late, so it can sometimes get a little crowded. Don’t let that keep you from exploring this fun out-and-back. Spring and fall are especially good times as our notorious summers can make this an earlymorning trek during peak heat.

SHASTA DAM TRAIL

Easy, 1.4 miles, out and back 68-foot elevation gain

Less of a trail than a pleasant walk, this is a must-do for anyone who lives here or visits. Whether the lake is lower or near full, as it is now, the walk across the dam is an easy and enjoyable way to explore part of Shasta County history. The Visitors Center offers history about the dam building – and when it’s operating, take the tour.

If you’re looking for a nice place to walk at any time of the day, the Shasta Dam Trail never fails.

CLOVERDALE LOOP

Easy, 1.7 miles, loop 173-foot elevation gain

Out toward Igo, the Cloverdale Loop offers sweeping views of the valley to the east and, at a rest point midway through the trek, a panoramic vista overlooking Clear Creek.

A multi-use trail finds hikers, bikers and equestrians on the path, and dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Trail work and brush clearing after a fire last year has made this trail a little more wide open, but it’s a great way to get lost for a little bit. •

Aaron Williams is the national editor at MaxPreps. The former sports editor at the Record Searchlight has been active in the North State sports community for more than 20 years as a writer and coach at the youth and high school level. He enjoys spending time golfing or hiking with his partner Michelle and their mastiff, Maui.

Powerful Powerful team

After high school, I enrolled at Shasta College full-time to complete my prerequisites and transfer to Cal State to earn a B.S. in Financial Management. Shasta College provided the perfect mix of challenging courses and a diverse student population. I’ll never forget the lifelong tips and wisdom provided by Dr. Gilbertie, my Micro and Macro Econ professor. I still have a copy of a book Dr. Gilbertie recommended, and I’ve shared it with several colleagues over the years! We’re fortunate to have such an outstanding college in our community. If you are considering enrolling at Shasta College, but are unsure if college is the right path, I highly recommend you take the leap and invest in yourself at Shasta College.

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A HEALING JOURNEY WITH LESA BRACKBILL, MOTHER AND AUTHOR

“I KNOW THIS was always supposed to be my story,” says author and former Red Bluff resident Lesa Brackbill. “I don’t want it to be, but I can’t deny it.”

“Even So, Joy: Our Journey through Heartbreak, Hope, and Triumph” chronicles the journey Brackbill took with her husband, Brennan, through the birth in July 2014 and death in March 2016 of their first child, a bright-eyed little girl they named Victoria but often referred to as Tori.

It’s a story almost too painful to comprehend. Tori was born in Pennsylvania, one of 10 states where newborn testing for a rare genetic disease called Krabbe is mandated. Yet the hospital in which she was born didn’t run the test.

Had it been determined at birth that Tori had the condition, a medical protocol could have been run that could have saved her life. Instead, the deadly condition was caught much later, at a point at which nothing could be done but provide as much comfort as possible to the young girl as the disease ran its course. “The day we found out Tori was dying, we found out we could have treated it at birth,” she says. She and Brennan were also told not to have any more children due to the genetic nature of the disease.

The journey of Lesa, Brennan and Tori caught the attention of many in the North State, particularly Red Bluff, where Lesa had graduated from high school in 2001 and still has4 continued on page 72

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family, including parents Ken and DeAnne Close. “I attribute so much of my success to growing up in Red Bluff,” says Lesa. “I’m so grateful for the education I got there.” Friends and family held a special memorial gathering at the Red Bluff River Park in Tori’s honor that brought incredible comfort to the Brackbills. “It’s so encouraging that even though I no longer live there, she mattered.”

Lesa had been an avid blogger and Facebook poster and found the mediums helpful in processing her story as it was unfolding. “It started mostly with a need to communicate everything to everyone all at the same time without having to repeat these terrible things,” she says. “It’s how I process life, through writing it. I blogged throughout her entire life.”

Her posts developed a large following that included other parents of children with Krabbe, and a community that bolstered the spirits of the young couple by sending more than 200 stuffed giraffes for Tori and donations that eased the financial burdens of her multiple hospital stays. “I wanted to be real in my writing and not appear to be a faith-filled supermom who isn’t emotionally

affected by the deterioration of her baby,” she wrote in “Even So, Joy.”

The memoir started coming together not long after Tori’s death. “All of a sudden, I didn’t have a role in life,” says Lesa. “I’d been her caregiver for 14 months.”

She also got busy working to make sure no other parent would face the brutal experience with Krabbe she and Brennan had been though. “Three weeks after she passed away, I

attended my first newborn screening committee meeting,” she says.

Today, Lesa is busy wrangling twin boys Isaiah and Caleb, who are about to enter kindergarten, and politicians who can influence health policy. Of the boys, she says, “We’ve broken that chain of terrible disease. They are happy and healthy and they are a lot as twin boys.” Of the politicians, there’s a lot to be accomplished. Krabbe disease needs to be added to the federally recommended screening panel for newborns, Lesa says, and “it’s a really rigorous process.”

She has formed Lesa Brackbill Consulting, LLC to move her advocacy work forward as outreach coordinator for policy and advocacy at the Leukodystrophy Newborn Screening Action Network and as a board member at Krabbe Connect. She uses her gifts of speaking and writing, along with her powerful personal story, to influence policy and make change.

“This is what I love to do. I’m incredibly passionate about it because I know it saves lives,” she says. “I’m amazed by all these opportunities that come my way because I refuse to let Tori’s death be for nothing. Since we can’t have her, we’re going to make sure other families don’t suffer like we did.” •

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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.

“I’m amazed by all these opportunities that come my way because I refuse to let Tori’s death be for nothing. Since we can’t have her, we’re going to make sure other families don’t suffer like we did.”

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THE ULTIMATE CAMPING FOOD: HOBO PACKETS

HOBO PACKETS are the ultimate camping food. They are simple, tasty and fun to make. All you need is some meat, veggies, seasonings and foil. You can use whatever ingredients you have on hand or find in the wild. You can also get creative and experiment with different flavors and combinations.

There’s nothing like a warm and hearty meal after a long day of hiking, fishing or exploring nature. One of the best ways to cook up a feast in the wilderness is with this simple idea.

Forget about hot dogs or bland freeze-dried meals. Once you try hobo packets, you’ll want them for every camping adventure. They are also a convenient option for houseboating, picnics or other outdoor activities.

I like to make the hobo packets the night before heading out to the great outdoors. Do all the cutting and prepping in your home kitchen and refrigerate. In the morning, place the pre-made packages in the cooler. It’s best to cook the first or second night of your trip.

Hobo packets are like little surprises waiting to be unwrapped. You never know what you’ll find inside until you open them. And the smell of the food cooking over the fire is mouthwatering! Hobo packets are also easy to clean up. You just toss the foil in the trash and enjoy the rest of your night around the campfire.

The secret to making good hobo packets is to cut the ingredients into small pieces so they cook evenly and quickly. Another important thing to remember is to seal the edges of the foil tightly so the steam and juices stay inside and keep the meat moist and tender. Because no two campfires are the same, it’s wise to check once or twice for appropriate doneness. •

STEAK & POTATO HOBO PACKETS

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

• 2-3 T olive oil

• 1 stick (8 T) salted butter

• 2 large russet potatoes, diced

• 1 small onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 lbs. steak, cubed (ribeye or New York strip steaks)

• Steak seasoning (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Tear off four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, about 18 inches long.

Step 2: Drizzle all four foil aluminum squares with olive oil. Put 1 tablespoon of butter on each foil sheet.

Step 3: Dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes. (I prefer to leave the skins on, but you can peel the potatoes if preferred.) Divide up the cubed potatoes and place on top of the butter on each aluminum foil square.

Step 4: Sprinkle minced garlic and sliced onion over each of the four servings. Then sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.

Step 5: Place steak chunks on top. Season with another dash of salt and pepper or your favorite steak seasoning.

Step 6: Drizzle with a little more olive oil and put another pat of butter on top.

Step 7: Fold up each sheet of foil to make a sealed pouch, so the butter and oil can’t escape while cooking.

Step 8: Place packets on a grill using mediumhigh heat for about 35-50 minutes, depending on the height of the grill. Check periodically for your desired level of doneness.

NOTE: Be careful when opening the packets.

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.

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MOROCCAN RUBBED RACK OF LAMB

The Moroccan rubbed rack of lamb is a flavorful and exotic dish that is perfect for any special occasion, The end result is a mouthwatering dish that will impress any dinner guest... Enjoy!

MOROCCAN RUB INGREDIENTS:

1 T ground cumin

1 T ground coriander

1 T turmeric

1 T paprika

1 T salt

1 tsp. grated nutmeg

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. ground cardamom

1 tsp. ground allspice

1 tsp. cayenne

½ tsp. ground cloves

RACK OF LAMB INGREDIENTS:

2 racks of lamb

1 cup Moroccan spice rub

Salt and pepper to taste

ENGLISH SAUCE INGREDIENTS

(FOR THE TOP OF THE LAMB):

8 oz. cream cheese

1½ cups chicken stock

1 cup sour cream

Salt and pepper to taste

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MOROCCAN RUB DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Thoroughly mix all ingredients in a bowl. Store up to 3 months in an airtight container.

RACK OF LAMB DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Rub lamb generously with Moroccan spice rub.

Step 2: Sear lamb in very hot pan for 1-2 minutes each side, making sure to brown all the way around.

Step 3: Bake in oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Step 4: Let rest at least 20 minutes, or up to 3 hours. You can refrigerate for up to 2 days, but when service cooking time will very depending on how cold your refrigerator is.

Step 5: When ready to serve, cook at 350 degrees for 10 minutes for medium rare, 15 minutes for medium and 20 minutes for medium well.

ENGLISH SAUCE DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Blend all ingredients together with emulsion blender.

Step 2: Drizzle over top of lamb.

Chef Josh Carey has been cooking for more than 20 years. Starting in a small pizza restaurant in the Bay Area, he loves cooking pasta and Italian food. He finished his culinary degree from Shasta College in 2012. He became a sous chef in 2015 and executive chef later that year, and opened his own catering company in 2021. Carey puts on five- to 10-course wine dinners in addition to catering for larger parties as a buffet. He can be reached at (530) 691-1345.

EVENTS LOCAL

JUNE 2023

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June 10, 24

FEATURED EVENTS

June 7, 14, 28

• Mosquito Serenade, Anderson River Park Amphitheater, 2800 Rupert Road, 6pm, find them on Facebook

June 8, 15, 22, 29

• Farmers Market, Shasta Gateway Shopping Center (Factory Outlets), 1699 Hwy. 273 #100, 7:30am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

June 21-24

• Shasta District Fair, 1890 Briggs St., noon-11pm Wednesday-Thursday, noon-midnight Friday-Saturday, www.shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com

burney

June 7, 14, 21, 28

• Farmers Market, Burney Sporting Goods Parking Lot, 37427 Hwy. 299 East, 3-6pm, www.healthyshasta.org

chico

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Thursday Night Market, Downtown Chico on Broadway Street between 2nd and 4th streets, 6-9pm, ww.downtownchico.com

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Chico Friday Night Concerts, 418 Main St., 7-8:30pm, www.downtownchico.com

June 3, 10, 17, 24

• Chico Saturday Farmers Market, Downtown Chico municipal parking lot, 2nd and Wall streets, 7:30am-1pm, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

June 4

• 49er Faire, Centerville Schoolhouse & Colman Museum, 13548 Centerville Road, 9am-3pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

June 7, 14, 21, 28

• Chico Wednesday Farmers Market, North Valley Plaza Mall parking lot, Pillsbury Road adjacent to Trader Joe’s, 7:30am-noon, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

• Bingo Nights in Chico, Memorial Hall, 554 Rio Lindo Ave., 4pm, www.enjoylocalevents.com

June 24

• Soroptimist Craft Brew Fest, Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave., 2-6pm, www.chicocraftbrewfest.com

corning

June 6

• Corning Tuesday Night Market, Downtown Corning, Solano Street between 3rd and 6th streets, 5-8pm, www.corningcachamber.org

June 17

• Black Butte Triathlon, Buckhorn Recreation Area, 8:30am, www.blackbuttetriathlon.org

cottonwood

June 17

• Northern California Beef Initiative Micro Summit, Duivenvoorden Farm, 19490 Draper Road, www.visitredding.com

dunsmuir

June 10

• Dunsmuir Second Saturdays, Downtown Dunsmuir, 11am-9pm, www.dunsmuirsecondsaturday.com

June 16-18

• Dunsmuir Railroad Days, Historic Downtown Dunsmuir, 6-9pm Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday, www.dunsmuir.com

June 24

• Metal in the Mountains, Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens, 4817 Dunsmuir Ave., noon-9pm, www.facebook.com/ people/METAL-in-the-Mountains-NorCal/100064627514713

mccloud

June 4

• 52nd Annual McCloud Flea Market, Main Street McCloud, 7am-4pm, www.mccloudchamber.com

FEATURED EVENTS

June 24

• Tour of Beaver Dam Analog in the Scott Valley, Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 North Old Stage Road, www.mtshastamuseum.com

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June 2

• Downtown Oroville First Friday, various Downtown Oroville locations on Montgomery Street, starts at 4pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

June 3

• Downtown Oroville Historic Walking Tour, start at Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers St., tours at 3, 6 and 8 pm, www. explorebuttecounty.com

June 3-4

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• Lord’s Gym Kids Mud Run, Father’s House Acres, 3556 Oro Bangor Hwy., 10am, www.lordsgymmudrun.com/kids-run

June 17

• Butte County Olive Festival, Ehmann Home, 1480 Lincoln St., 9am2pm, www.facebook.com/EhmannHome

paradise

June 14, 21, 28

• Party in the Park: Music and Marketplace, Paradise Community Park, 5570 Black Olive Drive, 6-8:30pm, www.paradisechamber.com

palo cedro

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

June 2

•First Fridays in Downtown Redding

Downtown Redding Stores, 5pm, www.visitredding.com

June 3

• Whiskeytown Environmental School

Community’s Grow Back Stronger Kickoff, Whiskeytown Environmental School, 10106 Paige Bar Road, 10am-2pm, www.wescommunity.org

June 3, 10, 17, 24

• Redding Farmers Market, Behind City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave., 7:30am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

June 4, 11, 18, 25

• Farmers Market, Sundial Bridge overflow parking lot, 800 Sundial Bridge Dr., 8am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

June 5, 12, 19, 26

• Music Mondays, Mosaic Restaurant, 826 Sundial Bridge Drive, 6-8pm, www.mosaicredding.com/music

June 6, 13, 20, 27

• Marilyn Miller Market, next to Dairy Queen, 1700 Churn Creek Road, 7:30am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

June 7

• Mimosas in the Morning, View 202 patio, 202 Hemsted Dr., 10am-noon, www.nvcss.org

June 9

June 17

• 3rd Annual Mile High Archery Shoot, Mt. Shasta Ski Park, 4500 Ski Park Hwy., 8am-3pm, www.mtshastachamber.com

mill creek

June 23-25

• Camp & Jam, Mill Creek Resort, 40271 Hwy. 172, 4pm Friday-noon Sunday, www.millcreekresort.net

mt. shasta

June 15

• How Local Geology Influences

Hydrology, Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 North Old Stage Road, 7-9pm, www.mtshastamuseum.com

June 18

• Learn How to Paint Landscapes

Carved by Water, Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 North Old Stage Road, 9-11am, www.mtshastamuseum.com

• Farmers Market, Palo Cedro Guild, 22037 Old 44 Drive, 3-6pm, www.healthyshasta.org

red bluff

June 3

• 7th Annual Spring Fling Bonanza Craft and Vendor Fair, Tehama District Fairgrounds, 650 Antelope Blvd., 10am-4pm, www.communitycraftersoftehama.org

June 7, 14, 21, 28

• Farmers Market, 633 Washington St., 5-8pm, www.healthyshasta.org

June 3, 10, 17, 24

• Farmers Market, 100 Main St., 9am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

redding

June 1, 8 , 15, 22, 29

• Thursday’s Late Night Fiesta, Cicada Cantina, 1691 Hilltop Dr., 9:30-10:30, www.visitredding.com

• 45th Anniversary Party, The Fly Shop, 4140 Churn Creek Road, 10am-3pm, www.visitredding.com

June 14

• Cemetery Tours, Redding Memorial Park, 1201 Continental St., 11am-12:30pm, www.shastalibraries.org

June 17

• Sundial Splash, Turtle Bay Boat Launch, 725 Auditorium Dr., 9:30am-2:30pm, www.sundialsplash.com

shingletown

June 6, 13, 20, 27

• Farmers Market, Shingletown Library, 7074 Wilson Hill Road, 9am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

weed

June 5, 12, 19, 26

• Farmers Market, Bel Air Park, 450 College Ave., 3:30-6:30pm, www.facebook.com/mtshastachamber

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June 16

• Teen Minute to Win It, 1-2pm

June 21

• Table Top Games, 4-5:30pm

June 22

• Child Author Feature, 3:30-4:30pm

June 22

• Whiskeytown Kayak Tour, 5-7:30pm

June 23

• Teen Escape Room, 1-3pm

June 29

• Blue the Dinosaur, 1-3pm

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June 2

• Yarns at the Library, 2-3pm

June 3

• Mixed Media Art Class - Watercolors #3, 11am-12:30pm

June 7

• Plant Your Own Seeds, 11am-noon

June 14, 21

• Preschool Storytime, 11am-noon

June 14

• Rock Painting, 11am-noon

• Intro to Cricut, 3-4pm

June 15

• Teen Chess Club, noon-1pm

June 21

• Sheriff Storytime, 11am-noon

June 22

• Teen Minute to Win It, 2:30-4:30pm

• Whiskeytown Kayak Tour, 5-7:30pm

June 24

• Mixed Media Art Class - Stamp Making, 11am-12:30pm

June 26

• Summer Reading Party, 11am-1pm

June 28

• Bright Futures Storytime, 11am-noon

• Pony Bead Lizards, 11am-noon

cascade theatre

www.cascadetheatre.org

June 1

• Ashley McBryde, 7:30pm

June 3

• Nor Cal Outreach Project presents: The Show Must Go On, 7pm

June 14

• Asleep at the Wheel, 7:30pm

June 24

• Encore! Cascade Theatre’s

Gala, Silent Auction and Fundraising Event, 7:30pm

cedar crest brewing

www.cedarcrestbrewing.com

June 5

• First Friday with Billy and the Jets, 8pm

June 10

• Hook, 8pm

June 11

• Seductive Carrot and the Fresh Beats, 8pm

June 18

• The Northbeat Band, 8pm

June 25

• The Billies, 8pm

chico theatre company

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June 16-30

• “The Play That Goes Wrong,” 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

feather falls casino & lodge

www.featherfallscasino.com

June 3

• Whole Lotta Roses, 10:15pm

June 10

• Hurrikane, 10:15pm

June 17

• Nathan Owens Presents The Detroit Motown Legends, 10:15pm

June 24

• Rock Party Concert Series: Britney Fox and Stephen Percy, 7pm

gold country casino

www.goldcountrycasino.com

June 10

• Girl Named Tom, 8pm

June 17

• King of the Cage, 7pm

June 23

• Gavin DeGraw, 8pm

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www.reddingcivic.com

June 3

• Redding Health Expo, 9am-4pm

redding performing arts center - timbre theatre

www.reddingpac.com

June 2

• Andrew Sleighter Comedy, 7pm

June 3

• The Timbre Comedy Show, 7pm

June 4

• Shenanigans, 6pm

June 15-24

• Boeing Boeing, 7pm ThursdaySaturday, 2pm Saturday

riverfront playhouse

www.riverfrontplayhouse.net

June 2-4

• Playwright’s Night Out Jr., 7pm

Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

June 30-July 2

• Children’s ummer camp performances

The Velveteen Rabbit, 7pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

redding library

www.shastalibraries.org

June 1, 15, 17

• Prescription Pets - R.E.A.D., 10:15-11:15am

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Baby Bonding Time, 11:30am-12:30pm

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Preschool Storytime, 11am-noon

June 5

• Intro to Cricut, 6-7:30pm

June 7

• Toddler Storytime, 11am-noon

June 7, 14, 21, 28

• Teen Book Club, 4-6pm

June 9

• Teen Minute to Win It Games, 4-6pm

June 10

• RAGE at the Library - Open Tabletop Gaming, 10am-6pm

June 11

• Family Storytime, 1:30-2:30pm

June 12

• Ramblin’ Round - Songs of the Open Road, 6-7:30pm

June 14

• Storytime, 11am-noon

• The Library Book Group, 11am-noon

• Kids Craft Time, 3-4pm

June 15

• Children’s Craft Time, 3-4:30pm

June 17

• Teen Craft Time, 3-5pm

June 21

• Help Me Grow Storytime, 11-noon

June 22

• Whiskeytown Kayak Tour, 5-7pm

June 24

• Family Storytime, 3-4pm

June 26

• Wine Tasting at the Library, 6-7:30pm

June 27

• Teen Escape Room, noon-2:45pm

June 28

• Teen Messy Art Day, 11am-5:30pm

• Kids Lego Time, 3-4:30pm

June 29

• Teen Chess Club, 4:30-6pm

rolling hills casino

www.rollinghillscasino.com

June 11

• Brad Paisley, 8pm

June 18

• Aaron Lewis, 8pm

schreder planetarium

www.shastacoe.org/programsservices/schreder-planetarium

June 9

• Kids Night: Back in Time (Dinosaurs at Dusk; Zula Patrol: Down to Earth), 6pm

June 23

• ET Night (Cosmic Safari; Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), 7pm

theatre on the ridge

www.totr.org

June 1-17

• “White Rabbit, Red Rabbit,” 7:30pm

Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

the dip

www.thedipredding.com

June 20

• The Downhill Jam, 7pm

June 26

• Manwolves and The Slaps, 7pm

turtle bay exploration center

www.turtlebay.org

June 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29

• Water Wonders, 2pm

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Little Explorers, 10-11am

June 1-30

• Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show, 11am & 12pm Tuesday - Sunday

June 3

• Sensory Hour, 9-10am

• Charlie Rabbit & Friends, 10-11am

• First 5 Story Time, 11am-noon

June 3, 10, 17, 24

• Guided Garden Walk with the Horticulture Manager, 10-11am

• Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks! Training tips for your dog, 2:30-3pm

June 10

• Successful Indoor Gardening with Affordable Grow Lights, 10am-noon

• Family 2nd Saturday: Bubble Day at Turtle Bay!, 11am-2pm

June 12

• Unleash the Rainbow Paint with Your Pooch!, 10am-noon

June 16

• Brews by the Bridge, 6-9pm

June 17

• Science Saturday: Rainbow Science, 11am-2pm

• DSLR Photography Workshop: Beautiful Butterflies, 4-6:30pm

June 19

• Venom Show, 11-11:30am

June 24

• Art Studio Saturday: Colorful Crayon Rubbings, 11am-2pm

win-river resort & casino www.winriver.com

June 17

• Micro Mania Midget Wrestling, 7:30pm

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BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL

THIS MONTH, Enjoy reached out to Patrizia Hironimus, Executive Director of the Butte Environmental Council.

ENJOY: Tell us a bit about Butte Environmental Council.

PATRIZIA: Butte Environmental Council was founded in 1975, and we are building an ecosystem of engaged, empowered, organized and resilient communities working together to protect the land, air and water of Butte County and the surrounding region through education, advocacy and action.

ENJOY: What’s one of your greatest accomplishments?

PATRIZIA: Butte Environmental Council’s contribution to community resiliency is best exemplified by our largest and longeststanding climate action and community engagement event, our annual Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup. Happening this year on Sept. 16, the Cleanup provides the opportunity for volunteers to work together toward a common goal: protecting our shared natural spaces and waterways. Overall, from 1987 to 2022, this event has removed more than 273 tons of trash and recyclable materials from local parks and waterways. This would not be possible without our partnerships with the City of Chico, Fish and Game Commission, Butte County Public Works, local business, nonprofit partners and countless community volunteers.

ENJOY: How does Butte Environmental Council work with local businesses and industries to promote environmentally sustainable practices?

PATRIZIA: We are proud to have cultivated and sustained a breadth of relationships through the council’s history. Sierra Nevada, Kleen Kanteen, Chico Natural Foods, Lundberg Family Farms and ChicoBag are a few of our Butte County-based business partners that both practice and promote sustainable practices. Our nonprofit sponsorships contribute to a rich, engaged community. One of our nonprofit partners, Butte County Local Food Network, builds community garden beds to promote local food sovereignty. We always welcome new partnerships, and are delighted to hear from local organizations to continue to build a collaborative and connected community.

ENJOY: What are some of the Butte Environmental Council’s goals?

PATRIZIA: We want to broaden our reach and capacity, expand to surrounding regions and foster community resilience. We do this through education, action and advocacy. For example, we have hosted the Endangered Species Faire for 43 years. We bring people together for events like the Cleanup, neighborhood composting, the urban forest program, the Chico Bicycle Music Festival, and much more. We have continued to engage in environmental and social justice advocacy, including supporting Indigenous stewardship through traditional ecological knowledge.

ENJOY: What are some of the most pressing environmental issues facing Butte County?

PATRIZIA: Some of the most pressing environmental issues facing Butte County are also some of the most pressing social issues we are facing nationally and globally. Our region has been catastrophically affected by drought and massive wildfires in the last few years. Longer, hotter, drier summers brought on by climate change mean that trees in our region are extremely vulnerable to catching, spreading and fueling intense fires.

The extraction and burning of fossil fuels around the globe has had dire consequences on our environment and our collective health. Additional climate effects include extreme heat, the urban heat island effect and an absence of urban canopy. Returning to indigenous wisdom of land stewardship is a critical part of taking steps to heal the earth and establish healthy, reciprocal relationships with the land. We want to work with state and local governments to incorporate this knowledge and make sustainable living more accessible to everyone.

ENJOY: How do you envision the role of the Butte Environmental Council evolving over time?

PATRIZIA: Our programs such as neighborhood composting, tree planting, community gardens, in-classroom workshops and adult education have the ability to become community-based solutions. We would like to support and inspire people to take action in their own communities. •

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CelebrateHope

Our doctors pride themselves on offering patient-centered care comprised of compassion, accessibility and kindness delivered with the best treatment available. They utilize the most advanced radiation techniques and have experience with both common and rare cancers.

Dr. Matthew W. Allen

Dr. Allen is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. He is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist and completed his residency at the top ranked cancer center in the country, MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is experienced in the latest radiation treatment modalities.

Dr. Lauren Strickland

Dr. Strickland completed her internship and residency at St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital and St. John Oakland Hospital in Michigan. She brings her specialized Breast fellowship training in the treatment of malignant and benign diseases of the breast to our area.

Dr. Douglas Matthews

Dr. Matthews completed his residency in General Surgery at the University of Utah and a fellowship in Colorectal Surgery. He continues to support the community as a volunteer firefighter. Dr. Matthews sees patients in both our Redding and Chico locations.

Dr. Harry Lomas IV

Dr. Lomas completed his residency training in Radiation Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has coauthored journal articles and abstracts, and has presented his research. He has served in the US Army and has multiple combat deployments with Special Operations Forces.