Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living — August 2023

Exceptional Dentistry

Welcome to Dr. Franziska Dutton, D.D.S. & Dr. Daniel Cohen, D.D.S.

Our Dental Services Include:

Sedation Dentistry

No judgement. No memory. No fear. Whether it’s a broken tooth that needs to be fixed, yellow teeth that need to be whitened, missing teeth that need to be replaced, or pain that needs to be eliminated, with sedation dentistry you can regain your health and have the smile you always wanted.

•Maximize your insurance benefits

•Hours will seem like minutes

•Recovery is a dream

Vivos Pediatric Development

Treating Pediatric Dentofacial Deficient Development in our practice. Children who suffer from dentofacial development deficiencies may often present with seemingly unrelated problems. Crowded and crooked teeth, ADD/ADHA, chronic allergies, bedwetting, tongue ties, and anxiety can be downstream manifestations of underlying dentofacial development deficiencies.

• Screening – Helps identify potential areas of concern

• Oral exam – Our team will perform a comprehensive oral exam to discover potential developmental concerns

• Early guided growth and development of the dentition— Starting as early as 3 years old

• Treatment plan – We will carefully create a customized oral appliance therapy course for your child

Dr. Franziska Dutton, D.D.S.

Dr. Dutton is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and American Academy for Oral Systemic Health. She spends a lot of time and investment in continued education, focusing primarily on preventative dentistry, conservative restorative treatments, and integrative dentistry (total body health).

Dr. Daniel Cohen, D.D.S.

Dr. Cohen considers himself to be a preventive family dentist. He has a warm and compassionate approach to treatment and considers patient education a top priority. He views his patients as an “extension of his family” and always tries to get to the “root” cause of the problem.

Emergency Services Available Mon-Thurs

Minimally invasive dental restorations. Root canals and extractions now available.

Franziska Dutton, D.D.S. 2770 Eureka Way Suite #200, Redding

(530) 241-4134

www.duttondds.com

Our Mission

To be a practice where each patient feels known and that their best interest is our true priority. Where our harmonious team is committed to building relationships and providing comprehensive dental care. Where your optimal dental health is attained with a spirit of kindness and compassion.

BEST FRIENDS

At our state-of-the-art eye care practice in Redding, our mission is to preserve, restore and enhance the vision of every member of your family and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized eye care.

• Comprehensive Eye Examinations

•Holistic and Natural Alternative Eyecare

• Contact Lens Examinations and Fittings, including hard to fit patients

• Large selection of designer frames and glasses for adults and children

• Dry Eye Treatment

• Ocular Allergy Treatment

• Emergency Eyecare

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Simply the most advanced care in the region.

When you or a loved one faces a serious health condition, access to advanced treatment can make all the difference. So it’s reassuring to know that the most advanced care in our region is provided at Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center Redding, offering clinical distinctions that include:

• The most advanced cardiac care with Stanford Medicine cardiac surgeons who treat patients locally

• Shasta County’s only obstetrics services and neonatal intensive care unit

• Comprehensive cancer care with a nurse navigator who guides patients every step of the way

• Nationally recognized orthopedic and spine surgery program

• Certification by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center

• Highest level of trauma care from Glenn County north to the Oregon border

At Mercy Medical Center Redding, we’re proud to have served as the region’s leader in care for generations. Learn more about what sets us apart at DignityHealth.org/MercyRedding

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editor’s note—

“Nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless he’s owned a dog. A dog can show you more honest affection with a flick of his tail than a man can gather through a lifetime of handshakes.” – Gene

Hill, author

THIS MONTH, we’re paying tribute to our very best four-legged friends – the pets who make our lives brighter just by being part of our lives.

Meet Sue Crowe, who has painted more than 1,000 pet portraits on rocks. She donates the money she receives from Rocks for Dogs to local animal rescue organizations, and people adore her creative work.

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is paradise for dogs, and your canine can become an official Whiskeytown National Recreation Area BARK ranger (complete with a tag for their collar!) by learning how the best dogs – and their owners – behave on the park’s trails.

If you’re not ready to own a pet, the Dog Adventures program was designed to bring joy to canine residents of the Tehama County Animal Care Center while providing humans a chance to enjoy their company for a while.

We’ve even got a recipe to make your own homemade dog treats. They’re easy, tasty, healthy and customizable. Your pup will be impressed! And don’t worry – there’s a recipe for human cookies in this issue, too, so you can enjoy a snack together. Enjoy!

The correct name of the company in the “Full Defense” story in the July issue is Grind Fire Defense. John Gleason works for the Cottonwood Fire Protection District. We apologize for the errors.

Photo courstesy of Kristine Benham

RE AL ESTATE

AL NATICCHIONI REAL ESTATE BEYOND ASKING .

AL NATICCHIONI AND TEAM WELCOME YOU

to Residential and Commercial Real Estate in Northern California. Al and his team have been serving home buyers and sellers for over 30 years. This team is like no other with very extensive education and experience and a full service real estate brokerage firm. Call Al!

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Magnificent View

3 bedroom/2 bath

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Stunning Curb Appeal

5 bedroom/2 bath

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Secluded with gated entry

3 bedroom/2 bath

2 Large barns on nearly 10 acres

Tomas and Yolanda are an integral part of the RE/MAX of Redding team. They are an essential component to the success of Al and Pat Naticchioni. Yolanda has facilitated and managed hundreds of real estate transactions for both buyers and sellers. She is a licensed realtor and has vast knowledge and experience as a Licensed Transaction Coordinator. Tomas is a licensed realtor specializing in representation of Buyers. Both Tomas and Yolanda have combined experience of more than 20 years with the RE/MAX of Redding team! They work seamlessly together with Al and Pat on each and every transaction from the prospective buyer call to the close of escrow.

Panoramic View!

5 Bedrooms/5 Baths

Beautiful Swimming Pool!

What our customers say: We listed our home with Al & Pat Naticchioni and could not have been happier with them and Yolanda. We had a higher end home and thought it may take some time to sell. We were so happy with the sale and the price. Their professionalism and knowledge makes them what they are, #1. His photographer did an awesome job with pictures (including drone). We put a lot of work into our custom home and we were extremely happy with the sale. Mike

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WHAT I ENJOY KELLY

Veterinarian / Equine surgeon

Crossroads Veterinary Clinic

If you could travel back in time, which historical event would you want to witness firsthand? The sermon on the mount would have to be at the top of the list. But as a surgeon, I would have loved to witness William Halsted, father of modern surgery, perform one of the first emergency blood transfusions on his sister before operating on her to save her life.

What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Working as a veterinarian in Morocco, working on donkeys and other working equids. Also serving in a community and at an orphanage in Smolensk, Russia. It is far more rewarding to give than to take, which is how I encourage us all to live.

Where did you grow up? On a family ranch in Watsonville, where from as early as I can remember I could be found on the back of a horse. I also lived in Green Bay, Wisc.

What inspired you to become an equine veterinarian? The horse, who is always there to serve mankind and offer companionship, that I felt the urge to give back. My mom and grandma taught me about horses from a young age, and for as long as I can remember it is the only career that I felt truly passionate about.

What are some of your interests outside of work?

Large animal veterinarians do not have a lot of free time, but when I do get away from the clinic, you can find me at the barn with my horse. Other interests include music, with my current undertaking being to learn the violin.

What do you enjoy most about living in the North State? After living for a decade outside of Northern California, I’ve realized moving back just how beautiful and alluring of a state we live in. A favorite pastime of mine is to ride my horse in a T-shirt on a warm summer night, under the glow of the moon and the magnificent starry night sky.

Do you have pets? I have a Warmblood gelding that has been my best friend (and occasional therapist) over the past 16 years, and a Missouri Foxtrotter gelding who is my fairly new trail horse. And of course my cat Twix, who was adopted after serving his time as a research cat and blood donor.

What’s your favorite way to spend the weekend or a day off? To experience national and state parks around California from the back of a horse. From the redwoods, to the mountains, and to the beach.

What’s something you’ve always wanted to try or to learn? Before attending vet school, I competed in polo at the intercollegiate level. I would love to pick it up again.

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BEST FRIENDS

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”

—Winnie the Pooh

For our family, best friendship came bearing four legs, the most soulful pair of eyes, a tail that often conveyed his sentiments better than words ever could, and a spirit that told us he was in it for the long haul with us.

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THE BEAUTY OF FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDSHIPS

WHAT IS A best friend made of? Love, loyalty, laughter and longevity. For our family, best friendship came bearing four legs, the most soulful pair of eyes, a tail that often conveyed his sentiments better than words ever could, and a spirit that told us he was in it for the long haul with us.

We met our best friend in a lonely, hot animal shelter in Duarte, California. It was the third stop on our quest to meet a dog we could take home with us that day. After meeting a dog who bonded with another family during our co-introduction at the first shelter, we remained hopeful. The second shelter had no adoptable pets. We took a deep breath and set our sights on the third shelter.

Searching for a standout amongst the many lonely animals in cages, our hearts breaking all the way, one tiny little dog caught our eye. When we learned he was very sick, our last bit of hope began to circle the drain. “What about that little guy that was returned last week?” one staff member said to another.

Returned. The word hung onto our ears and left a concerned look on our faces. “Returned for what?” I asked.

“Oh, he did nothing wrong,” the lady assured us. “Someone who needed a walker for mobility had adopted him, and he was so anxious to be near her, he became a trip hazard.” We looked at each other with raised eyebrows, a glimmer of hope returning.

Remy approached us with no hint of trepidation. His white-tipped tail danced with hope, and he seemed to be smiling at us. His tiny three-month-old frame was punctuated by the longest, skinniest legs I’d ever seen. He was a black Dachshund / Chihuahua mix, with Doberman-like markings, including a large white anchor on his chest. His dark brown eyes gazed into mine, and all was made clear. Cleveland and Remy made their introduction with a dance. Cleveland’s laughter let me know he thought fate had finally intervened in our favor.

I don’t know how long we stayed suspended in that joyful moment or how long it took us to sign paperwork. My most profound memory that day was how Remy hopped into Cleveland’s lap, looking over the steering wheel like he had driven many a car before, as if to say, “let’s go home.”

door was scratched beyond recognition. What remained was Remy’s happy smile, a striking symbol that expressed his gratitude that we hadn’t abandoned him.

The first few nights were a struggle. The whining was perpetual. He hated the food we had carefully selected. He made it clear by begrudgingly nibbling one crumb at a time. He refused to stay in the kitchen. He jumped the pet gate entirely – not a surprise, given those long legs of his. The second gate, placed on top of the first, was no match for him. He promptly scaled it and was nicknamed Houdini.

After trying to corral him in the kitchen for many sleepless nights, we relented. We woke up to the sound of Remy mistaking our carpet for grass. I decided to have a talk with him.

“Listen, Remy. We can’t afford any more accidents. Can we trust you?” I asked. He smiled his most glorious smile and wagged4 continued on page 22

He became my son’s reading buddy, listening attentively as Braxton read increasingly more challenging books. He followed me into every room by day and took his place on the carpet at Cleveland’s side of the bed by night.

his paintbrush tail. We never had another midnight accident in that apartment.

He would give us a few more stress-filled moments over the years, but the joy was unrivaled. We took him to the beach, much to his chagrin. We took him to the mountains. We moved to Northern California, where he met his older fur brother, Hammbeaune, and his little fur sister, Melody.

Remy was with us through our engagement, the loss of my grandmother, our wedding, the loss of Hammbeaune, the loss of Cleveland’s grandmother, the birth of our son and the loss of Melody. When we lost our home in the Carr Fire and when we adopted Daisy, our newest furry addition, Remy was there, as he was through many more happy, sad, and in-between phases of life.

He became my son’s reading buddy, listening attentively as Braxton read increasingly more challenging books. He followed me into every room by day and took his place on the carpet at Cleveland’s side of the bed by night.

Remy would wake me in the wee hours of the morning like clockwork – first with the shaking of his collar, then an audible yawn, and finally, by tapping his feet on the side of the bed, letting me know it was time to let him out.

He battled allergies, cherry eyes, eye infections, lost teeth, surgeries, anxiety and other issues that left him wearing the Cone of Shame far too often for his liking or ours. He lived through a terrifying bout with pancreatitis last summer, giving all of us a blessed reprieve.

In October, Remy began to wane, quickly going from his normally food-motivated self to refusing to eat. I always told Remy that when he was ready to leave, he’d have to make it abundantly clear to me because it would be an unbearable choice for me to make. Remy and I always had those big conversations. I’d talk and he’d listen, absorbing every word and showing me that he understood the assignment. When he refused to eat, I took him at his word.

At the vet’s office, Remy looked up at Cleveland and put his paws on his leg. Cleveland brought Remy onto his lap one last time, as he had the day we took him home from the shelter. Remy went down the line, lovingly saying his goodbyes to me, then my mom, and finally, Cleveland.

We were with him until he drew his last breath, firmly committed to being there with and for Remy, as he had been for us. He never wavered in his love and loyalty. He was our comforter and our comic relief. That distinguished gentleman, our Little Remy, never missed a moment to give us his very best.

It still stings that he isn’t here to regale us with his shiny black fur, knowing glances, and periodic side-eyes, but our tears come with gratitude to have shared so many lovefilled years with our best friend. •

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

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Pet Portraits

SUE CROWE'S ROCKS FOR DOGS

WHEN SUE CROWE BEGAN painting the likenesses of her favorite animal on the kindness rocks she hid around Redding some years back, she never dreamed she’d become a rock star. But her first additions of dog silhouettes to her designs drew unexpected attention. A friend whose son had just lost his dog came to her with a special request. The friend asked her if she could paint a memorial portrait of her son’s beloved pet on a stone.

Six years later, Crowe remembers her reaction well. “I said I can try!” she says. “I painted this spaniel, and they loved it. And that was my first dog rock, my first pet portrait. Then my fellow volunteers started ordering them, and it kind of went from there.”

At the time, the budding dog artist worked as a volunteer at Haven Humane Society, a pet shelter and adoption center in southern Redding. More orders came from friends. Then their friends. Within four months she set up a Facebook page she called Rocks for Dogs. There she posted photos of her works which, naturally, led to more orders. To date, she estimates she’s sold 1,000 pet portraits on rocks. And she’s given every penny of the of those untold thousands of dollars away.

She donates most of the funds to Haven Humane, but also supports the efforts of other animal rescue organizations, such as the Hayfork Valley Spay and Neuter Fund of Trinity County, the Dogwood Animal Rescue Project in Santa Rosa and Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Anza. “It’s always been about the dogs,” she says. “My friends say I’m helping the dogs one rock at a time.”

Kassie Badman, Haven Humane’s volunteer coordinator, remembers Crowe was already there and was named Volunteer of the Year for 2018, the year Badman was hired. “I wish I could take credit for finding Sue,” she says. “She’s incredibly selfless. She uses her talent to bring in money for the animals.”

Crowe also impresses her supervisor with her prowess with the dogs there. “She walks the harder cases, the dogs that need a little more attention. She focuses on those.”

Fellow volunteer Madeline Rippe worked at Haven Humane 10 years before Crowe arrived. “She is a ball of energy,” Rippe says. “Nothing daunts her. She hasn’t met a dog she won’t want to walk. We are lucky to have her. She is one in a million. The dogs love her. We love her.”4

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Unsurprisingly, both women are customers of Rocks for Dogs. “In terms of her artwork, they make great gifts,” says Badman. “I bought one for my parents. The best thing is when you buy something from Sue, you donate to help the animals. I tell people that, too. That’s what it’s always about with her.”

Rippe is still amazed at the transformation she witnessed. “She cared madly for our dogs, and through that she emerged as this incredible artist,” she says. “I call Susan Crowe ‘Sue Van Gogh.’”

Crowe says the demand for her craft surprised her, but she understands how a portrait painted on a four-inch stone can offer a grieving pet owner something a photo cannot. “Yeah, because you can hold them,” she explains. “It’s not like a picture you just look at. You can actually physically hold them. One of the biggest compliments I get are comments telling me how that really helps healing in the loss of a pet.”

She saw the sudden influx of funds as a way to realize her desire to help animals with special medical needs. “Treatment helps make them more adoptable, but I couldn’t do it before, because I didn’t have the money to donate $200 or $300. Rocks for Dogs was a way I could do it. And it has gone further than I ever imagined. I have shipped rocks all over the world.”

Crowe says when she retired from Shasta County in 2017, she wasn’t ready for her mind to shut off. To prevent this, she not only volunteered at Haven Humane, but also landed a contract job with American Trails, a national nonprofit dedicated to advance the development of quality trails and greenways. So when she’s not

walking five temperamental dogs per day or painting pet memorials on stone or canvas, she’s on a keyboard coordinating greenbelt data or helping with the American Trails website.

The uncertain rock painter of six years ago has matured into a confident artist who can turn a rock order around in 45 minutes, a bit longer for canvases. She’s reluctant to reveal the total amount of her donations to date, but is willing to give us this: Sue Van Gogh paints 1,000 rocks and sells them at $30 each, plus maybe 100 canvases bringing, depending on the size, between $40 to $100 each. How much has she donated?

“Do the math,” she says. •

Rocks for Dogs

www.rocksfordogs.com

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Richard DuPertuis is a Redding grandfather who writes. His stories and photographs have appeared in newspapers, magazines and online. He strives for immortality not by literary recognition, but through diet and exercise. He can be reached at dupertuis@snowcrest.net

“It’s not like a picture you just look at. You can actually physically hold them. One of the biggest compliments I get are comments telling me how that really helps healing in the loss of a pet.”

Lula Mae and Scarlett await your arrival at the 5th Street Clothing Company Chico!

Lula Mae and Scarlett are known for greeting you at the door. They are always dressed to impress! 5th Street has been dressing women since 1978. When you leave, you too will be dressed to impress!

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Family-owned business since 1997

We groom all pets - dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and birds. We have 9 experienced pet stylists that will provide gentle grooming for all your precious pets. We offer $6 pet toenail trims and mouth washing. We sell dog and cat supplies. Open Tuesday through Saturday 7-4pm for appointments only.

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Our Focus is on Your Dog

Studio photography provides many opportunities for capturing special pictures of your dog. We love to capture the personalities and the qualities that make each dog unique. From young, playful puppies to the beauty and dignity of your senior dog (and everywhere in between), we are creating special memories that will last a lifetime. Our history of professional dog training and knowledge of dog behavior enables us to bring out the best in your dog.

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out of the shelter

TEHAMA COUNTY DOG ADVENTURE PROGRAM

ON ANY GIVEN DAY, the Tehama County Animal Care Center hosts up to 100 animals. While life may be better for them there than in the dangerous conditions they come from, there’s no doubt that shelter life can be stressful.

In 2021, a program called Dog Adventures was developed to bring some joy to canine residents while providing humans a chance to enjoy their company for a while. “It’s a program for people to be able to take the dogs off site,” says Christine McClintock, manager of the center, noting that some take the shelter dogs on hikes or runs while others simply run errands with them.

“The shelter’s a stressful place for dogs and we don’t always get to see their true selves,” adds McClintock. Volunteers with Dog Adventures help the staff understand how a dog will behave offsite and even prepare them for successful adoptions.

When they report back on how the outings went, staff can better determine the type of home in which the dogs will do best. Some volunteers even document their outings with photos, which make the dogs more appealing to potential adopters. “Seeing a dog in a real-life environment can really tug at the heartstrings for adopters,” McClintock adds.

“Most of our dogs tend to be Shepherds or Shepherd crosses,” she says, noting that small dogs are much more easily adopted. “A lot of people like to take the dogs that have been here the longest at the shelter.” The shelter makes it as easy as possible, sending volunteers off with a backpack that contains everything they need to have a successful outing, from leashes and snacks to water bowls and poop bags.4

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Took Fido for a hike andhe did great!

Winnie loves car rides!

The program is ideal for people who aren’t in a position to have their own dog for whatever reason, but it also appeals to those who have their own dogs and want to support shelter dogs. They leave their own dogs at home, however, since the shelter dogs need one-on-one time with humans. “We keep it a solo expedition so the focus is on them,” says McClintock. “We don’t always know how other dogs will get along.”

Sometimes the knowledge of a dog’s personality is truly extraordinary. “We’ve had some dogs that we learned how great they are,” says McClintock, noting that a volunteer enjoyed one dog in particular and documented outings with notes and photos diligently. “That dog ended up being accepted into a program that trains service dogs for veterans.”

While offsite outings are certainly exciting for the dogs, good can be done right onsite at the shelter. “We always need people onsite,” says McClintock. “Sometimes people just take the dogs out here.” The important thing is providing mental stimulation for the dogs, and any amount of one-to-one interaction supports that.

The Tehama Animal Care Center was established in 1950 at its current location on Walnut Street in Red Bluff and serves needs other than shelter, including a pet food bank and medical care for animals funded by donations.

To become a Dog Adventure volunteer, one need only to fill out an online application similar to what they would do for a pet adoption. “It’s not a full-time commitment,” says McClintock. “We try to make it as easy as possible.”•

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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.

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Mount Shasta’s Luxury Dog Boarding and Daycare Facility

Siskiyou Pet Care isn’t your standard pet boarding facility. With highly trained and caring staff, we treat your dog like our own. The SPC Difference: All breeds are welcome • Special accommodations and care for your pups, seniors, and guests with extra needs are available • Staff are on site 24/7 • Open 7 days a week, Siskiyou Pet Care is always available for your daycare, boarding, and self-groom needs. Stop by for a tour today!

5821 Truck Village Drive, Mount Shasta

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Northern California’s Leading Dog Training Service

Woof Training offers a variety of services for puppies to adult dogs, including private lessons, group classes, and custom board-and-train plans to fit your dogs needs. Together we help you bring out the best in your dog by establishing clear communication, building a strong positive relationship and creating a reliable respect level.

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Redding’s Healthiest Pet Food and Supplies

We are locally owned and carry a large selection of the best raw, freeze-dried, lightly cooked, dry, and canned foods for cats and dogs made in North America. And we carry European Union certified foods, as well! Stop by and allow our knowledgeable, helpful staff to assist you with all your food, accessories and supplements needs.

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Has its Day

WHISKEYTOWN BARK PROGRAM

INDIANA BONES IS an adventurer, and he’s got the credentials to prove it. The young Queensland heeler is an official Whiskeytown National Recreation Area BARK ranger.

The title comes with a bit of bling – a BARK ranger tag for his collar – but not much responsibility for Bones. It’s his human, Victoria Linhart of Redding, who has to be up to speed on rules and keep Bones on the path to good-boy behavior when they hit the trails at Whiskeytown.

The BARK program is about encouraging responsible pet ownership so all visitors can enjoy Whiskeytown. The basics are imbedded in the acronym:

— Bag your dog’s waste.

— Always leash your dog.

— Respect wildlife.

— Know where you can go.

Whiskeytown launched the BARK program about two years ago.

“We’ve had probably 75 people – or dogs, as it were – become BARK rangers,” says Scott Einberger, interpretation supervisor at Whiskeytown.

Some National Park Service locations have similar programs, but Whiskeytown Superintendent Josh Hoines notes most National Parks sites are quite restrictive when it comes to dogs. Many limit dogs to campgrounds, with trails being off-limits. At Whiskeytown, with the exception of the swim beaches, “you can go almost everywhere,” Hoines says.4

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“We have a fair number of people who visit with dogs,” he adds, noting he sees dogs on trails as well as boats and paddleboards.

Hoines, who enjoys hiking with his 13-year-old dog Murphy and 6-month-old puppy Finn, says the BARK program is a fun way to encourage people and pets to get out and enjoy nature while underscoring the responsible way to do that.

The process of earning the BARK tag and title is “very, very simple,” Einberger says. Pick up a BARK ranger activity booklet at the visitor’s center, complete the activities and answer the questions in the booklet, take a walk with your dog and then return to the visitor center to confirm what you’ve learned.

Whiskeytown also offers ranger-led BARK in the Park hikes – typically in the fall – where participants can complete the requirements on a hike with their dog. That’s how Linhart and Bones did it. She took him to a BARK in the Park hike in Whiskeytown’s Tower House Historic District. About a dozen dogs and their owners participated. Linhart says she learned about the area’s past as well as the expectations for exploring Whiskeytown with Bones.

“It was a healthy combination of both dog safety information and historical information,” she says. “I’m fully planning on doing it again, it was such an enjoyable thing to do. And it’s free. Why wouldn’t you do it?”

She’s appreciative of being able to take Bones to nearby Whiskeytown. “It’s a great area. He and I like going out there a lot.”

Whiskeytown allows leashed dogs on all hiking trails and much of the lakeshore. The places dogs cannot be are in buildings and on the swim beaches – Brandy Creek, Oak Bottom, East and Whiskey Creek Group Area. They also are not allowed at the picnic areas adjacent to the swim beaches. Not everyone likes dogs, and the rules are designed to keep beach-goers and picnickers safe, happy and comfortable.

Requiring dogs to be leashed protects people, wildlife and dogs, Einberger says. A loose dog on a trail might chase birds and other creatures, hurting or stressing them in the process. Running after a rabbit or deer also could result in the dog becoming lost.

“Dogs have been lost in the park, never to be found,” Einberger says. “We’re not putting these rules in place because we are the no-no police. We want pets to be safe.”

Coyotes, bears, mountain lions and rattlesnakes are among the wild residents of Whiskeytown that pose serious risks to offleash dogs. An unleashed dog also can pick up poison oak oils and ticks.

“Leashing your dog while hiking is the single best thing a visitor can do,” Einberger says.

Bagging dog poo is important not just out of courtesy for other trail users, but also because pet feces are not part of the natural ecosystem. They can contain pathogens that are dangerous to Whiskeytown’s wild animals.

In addition to following the BARK rules, Whiskeytown officials urge dog owners to think ahead when planning an outing with their dog. Avoid walking in the heat of the day, bring plenty of water, do not leave your pet unattended or in a closed vehicle and be aware that hot asphalt in summer can burn dog paws. •

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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.

fins & fur

RED BLUFF AQUARIUM AND PETS

WHEN IT COMES TO pet essentials, it is great to have a store that is locally owned, fully stocked and knowledgeable about all pet-related inquiries. More than 30 years ago, Aquarium and Pets opened in Red Bluff and continues to proudly serve the community to this day. But how has it changed over the years? What makes it a unique, one-stop shop?

“You know, it’s kind of just a comfortable, laid-back family environment. We get all kinds of people who come in to see the pets, check out the animals and hold them. It’s a neat place,” says Chris Rosauer, a full-time employee for the last six years. As the son of the owner, Derek, Rosauer basically grew up in the store.

What started out as an aquarium shop in 1987 has grown, moved around town a few times, added an ‘and Pets’ to its name, and now offers services unlike other pet stores. Namely: a self-service dog washing station.

“It’s nice, you don’t have to make a mess in your home,” Rosauer says. The tub is raised, so you don’t need to bend over, and it is equipped with flea and tick shampoo and warm water.

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“Pretty much, if it’s pet-related, we have it. And if we don’t have it, we can always get it...”

give them a scrub-down before bed. With this type of convenience, the dog washing station has been well appreciated by members of the public.

The dog washing station is not the only way Aquarium and Pets provides for the community. It is also a full-line pet store, for fish, small animals, reptiles, birds and everything that goes with them.

“Pretty much, if it’s pet-related, we have it. And if we don’t have it, we can always get it,” Rosauer says. “Any kind of pet stuff, we’re here for the community. If you have questions or want a second opinion, that’s what we’re here for.”

Considering they are frequently praised for their fish knowledge online, you can certainly expect to have your questions answered. As with anything, it is a learning process, and their expertise did not come overnight.

It comes from decades of experience and a willingness to learn more. “Derek’s been doing it for 30-something years,” his son says. “I think he’s seen or heard just about everything, and he imparts that knowledge on everyone.”

In addition to supplying pets, food and toys, Aquarium and Pets also offers services like nail, beak and wing trimmings. For birds, cats, dogs, reptiles, you name it, no appointment necessary.

With this broad offering of services, Aquarium and Pets welcomes pets into the store. “You can bring in your critters, as long as they’re social,” Rosauer adds. People often bring in pets or come in with their kids to see and hold the animals. “It gets joked about that we’re the Red Bluff Zoo.” •

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Madison Heller was born and raised in Redding, and as a result spent her summers swimming and camping all over the North State. When not writing, she enjoys baking sweets, drinking coffee and spending time outside.

One Pet at a Time

SHASTA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER RAINING CATS ‘N’ DOGS

WE ARE STILL FEELING the effects of the COVID pandemic, including in the way of overwhelmed animal shelters. When people stayed at home, they adopted animals and then when they went back to work, they gave them up. This left animal rescues nationwide with lots of pets needing loving homes, making their foster parents the

One Shasta County animal shelter is Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs, and since the early 2000s, founder Renee Estill and her fellow volunteers are saving Shasta County’s furry friends one cat and dog at a time. They are now hoping to switch gears to help control the homeless pet population.

It all started back in 1999 when Estill was volunteering at another animal rescue in Redding. She felt like she could do a few things differently to create a safer space for fostering pets, so Estill and two friends started Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs. They formed a nonprofit in 2004 and began taking in cats and dogs, fostering them out of their own homes.

Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs puts a lot of love and care into their rescues, so they are committed to pairing them with good owners. All its fostered cats and dogs are fully vaccinated, defleaed, spayed/neutered, dewormed and tested for different diseases. It only costs $90 to adopt a kitten, though they invest $300 to $400 into one. 4

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“Veterinarian costs have gone up but we’re trying to keep our kitten adoption fees low,” says Estill, mentioning that this is the most kittens they’ve seen in 20 years. Therefore, when someone is interested in adopting a pet, they must fill out an extensive questionnaire and be subject to a landlord check (for renters) and home visit. Many of its rescued animals have already been through a lot, so Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs wants to make sure that they find a good fit for the animal and owner.

“Many people say, ‘This is like adopting a child’,” Estill says. People have not only adopted dogs and cats from Redding, but new pet parents have come from places like Nevada, Texas and Minnesota. “One pilot even flew his plane over here to adopt one of our kitties,” she adds.

Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs survives on donations and adoption fees, so fundraising is a big part of keeping the nonprofit alive. “We try to make money to sustain what we do,” she says. To stop the cycle of the ever-growing number of homeless pets on the streets, Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs is slowly transitioning to becoming more of a spay and neuter assistance program. Only 40 percent of its current business is in adoptions, with the rest of its time and funds spent on getting this new program off the ground.

Since Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs is a no-kill shelter that keeps animals until they are

adopted, a lot of their space can be taken up by adult pets. Estill says it can be hard to let some of the animals go that she has bonded with, but she feels better knowing that they are going to a good home and that it frees up space for another pet in need.

“It is a tremendous amount of work, and it takes a piece of your heart out every time, but it’s bittersweet when they get adopted,” Estill adds.

Along with monetary donations, Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs always needs donations for cat food, litter and necessities.

When wildfires and other events happen that displace animals, Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs is usually there with leashes, accessories and more. They have a donation basket set up at the Dana Park Veterinary Hospital in Redding, along with a wish list for Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs fostered pets.

Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs occasionally hears from families who’ve adopted pets, and she says that receiving photos and stories of animals in their new furever homes is what keeps her going. “This rescue takes a lot of heart and soul, but it’s worth it with the happy ending,” she says.

For more information about volunteering, donating, or adopting a pet from Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs, visit www. rainingcatsndogs.rescuegroups.org. •

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

"It is a tremendous amount of work, and it takes a piece of your heart out every time, but it's bittersweet when they get adopted..."

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Paws of Progress

SOMETIMES PEOPLE are lucky enough to follow their passions to find their career. “I did not have the intent of starting a business, buying a facility or anything of the sort. Dog training was always a hobby of mine. But when I was first introduced to the world of dog training, I found amazing mentors and I worked with my friends and family’s dogs. That led to fostering dogs with our local rescues, and then neighbors started reaching out looking for help, too. I started going to dog training schools and seminars and taking online classes to learn just as much as I could. I honestly just couldn’t get enough of everything with dog training. So all the while, working multiple jobs, I would work with dogs in the evenings and weekends. It never occurred to me that I could make this a career. I mean, who gets to play with dogs all day for a living?” says Kindle Aseltine, owner of Freedom K9 and Siskiyou Pet Care.

Aseltine’s hobby quickly grew into a fullblown operation. “My husband and I, we bought our home in 2016, and that’s when I officially started Freedom K9. I started offering basic obedience classes on my property and working with clients during private sessions. It took another year or so before my hobby fully took over my life, and I was able to move to training full-time. Now, it’s been about seven years and I have two dog-related businesses.”

Aseltine is not only providing for her family, but working with a host of other dog lovers across the country. “I have seven wonderful employees now in a facility where we’re able to help just so many people and their dogs from all over. I do trainings all over the country, trying to help as many people and dogs as possible.”

The main reason Aseltine sees dogs come through her door is for what she calls “nonsense behaviors.” These kinds of behaviors range from “jumping up on people, barking, pulling on the leash or not paying attention when

A WELL-BEHAVED DOG WITH FREEDOM K9

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they’re distracted. These are things that really drive owners insane, but the dogs just don’t know what they’re supposed to do.” Although Aseltine has encountered a dramatic range of dog behaviors that owners are asking to have curbed, there’s one issue she sees over and over. “Most of the time what we see is a lack of consistency. The dogs are confused, the owners are confused. They’re looking up this YouTube video and talking to this friend and talking to this family member, and, you know, talking to 18 different trainers and they’re all getting different advice. And that’s the real struggle, finding something that is going to work for you, that’s going to work for the dog in front of you, and being consistent.”

Aseltine says this lack of consistency can even sometimes be rooted in simple family dynamics. “That is a struggle trying to get the whole family together on the same page to really help the dog. Because I mean, when you think of it, how is the dog going to have the best chance to know what you want and be successful when you are all over the place?”

When asked about her own philosophy when it comes to training a dog, Aseltine pauses – but with a smile. “No matter what your philosophy is, it’s going to work for some people and it’s not going to work for other people. The biggest thing is finding a dog trainer that’s going to work for your situation. In all honesty, the dogs are the easy part. You know, give them some good structure, give them proper communication and the mental and physical simulation that they need, and all dogs will succeed. The most important piece of the training puzzle is all about training the owner. Humans are a lot more complicated. Once we get the owner on board with what their dog truly needs, that’s when we see a change and we see what the dogs are capable of. The owners can see that too. That’s when the magic happens.” •

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Megan Peterson has been a freelance storyteller for more than two decades, with writing credits ranging from National Geographic to the Sundance Channel. She also brings a background in marketing and audio tours, and has traveled and worked on six continents. Megan currently lives in Northern California with her family and a menagerie of pets.

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reviving style:

Remnants to Runway

REDDING UPCYCLE

FASHION DESIGNER

JULIE KONG

ANDERSON RESIDENT Julie Kong calls her current incarnation as an upcycled fashion designer her second act, but there were hints of it at her previous job. As a librarian at Boulder Creek School, she was the cool adult in multi-colored skirts and blouses who would mesmerize children with her outfits as well as the stories she read.

“I’d get calls from mothers telling me their daughters wanted skirts like I was wearing,” she says with a laugh.

Kong has been upcycling clothing for decades, but has recently made the work her main focus. Her Sugar Cane Sweet Designs have been garnering much attention, as well. In April, she won the Redding Fashion Alliance’s SewCiety: Earthday Fashion Challenge and Runway, which challenged participants to create from found materials.

“They wanted to call attention to upcycling,” she says. “It’s getting pretty trendy right now. It’s taking something old and making it new again. It was a fantastic show. It was like Project Runway with the judges. There was just so much talent, it was unbelievable.” 4

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Using a pattern she’d held onto from the late 1970s, Kong used a tablecloth and table runner she found while thrift shopping as well as her own embroidery designs to create a stunning halter wrap dress modeled by her daughter, Alana Kong. “One of the judges called it a naughty apron dress,” she says. “I grew up in the ‘70s. That’s what we wore!” While both she and Alana thought the comment meant a sure loss, they were both delighted when she won the competition.

Even more delightful was the camaraderie and talent of fellow contestants. “Their point of view on upcycling was amazing,” says Kong. “There’s so much creativity up here in Northern California.”

Kong grew up in Redding and attended Chico State. “They didn’t have a fashion design major, so I made my own major,” she says. “I took any creative class I could find.” She’d honed her talent from an early age, having learned to sew from her mother, who made clothes for her family. “I always watched my mom sewing,” she says. “I could hear the vroom of the sewing machine at night. It sort of put me to sleep.”

Despite encouragement from a college professor to stay in the area and develop her career in the North State, Kong took off to Hawaii to explore the heritage of her father’s family. She enjoyed an early career as a flight attendant for Hawaiian Airlines and lamented the shapeless muumuus that served as uniforms.

When she returned to the North State with her family, she brought her continued interest in upcycling fashion. “I started upcycling when I was in my late 20s,” she says. “I’d sew doilies onto the backs of dresses.” As a librarian, she still sewed her own clothes, to the great delight of her students. “I make things to bring joy to others,” she says. “I love4 continued on page 56

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people feel great. A dress I make, I make to make a woman feel beautiful and unique. It’s a challenge to make something out of nothing, and sometimes you don’t have a pattern. You just wing it.”

While she delights in her win with Redding Fashion Alliance, it wasn’t her first award. Kong placed third in a nationwide competition during season 5 of the Renegade Seamstress’ online Refashion Runway competition, which put contestants through a series of themed challenges. “I was amazed that I was even picked,” says Kong, noting that the competition required an application and portfolio.

These wins have been encouragement for Kong to keep going, despite losing some of the local retail shops she has been consigning her creations to due to fluctuations in the retail industry. “Life takes you in all sorts of directions, but I’ve always had that longing to create,” she says. “It was such a push to keep going by winning. It was such an honor to win. It really was.” •

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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.

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—A CERTAIN—

TAKE THE DRIVE TO LASSEN STEAKHOUSE IN VINA

WHEN WES AND JENNIFER Salisbury moved to Vina in 2019 with their three daughters, they couldn’t help but notice the forlorn look of the Lassen Steak House on Highway 99. It’s an iconic building that has been around since 1928 and has had periods of energy as well as emptiness. After prolonged closure, it was reopened in November 2019, but then fell to the pandemic closures, never to reopen.

At some point, Jennifer’s mother, Dr. Joni Samples, realized she could create an event center at the location. Wes decided he had enough experience in the restaurant and bar industry to bring the steakhouse back to life. Eventually the property had a significant price drop and, as Wes says, “We all came together and decided to make an offer.”

The latest incarnation of Lassen Steak House came about in January 2022 and the family is enjoying the renaissance of the beloved restaurant. “My vision was pretty simple,” says Wes. “I know the place has a certain

“My vision was pretty simple,” says Wes. “I know the place has a certain charm you shouldn’t mess with.

It’s almost a landmark between Red Bluff and Chico. We offer quality food at an affordable price. Nothing fancy. You should be treated well and you should be able to come to our place more than once a year for a special occasion.”

charm you shouldn’t mess with. It’s almost a landmark between Red Bluff and Chico. We offer quality food at an affordable price. Nothing fancy. You should be treated well and you should be able to come to our place more than once a year for a special occasion.”

It’s a combination that is working. Open Thursday through Sunday only, the restaurant is often booked and a reservation system has been implemented. “That wasn’t our intention when we started, but that’s what it is now,” says Wes, noting that customers can easily book a table online. “Dinner is an event. We don’t want to rush people, but we do need to turn those tables over.” He recognizes the restaurant is a bit of a drive for most people and notes that it can be part of the experience.

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industry wages and truly take an interest in the experience of their employees. “If you come to work and you want to be there, it goes a long way. Our turnover rate is super low. Each time we add someone, it’s an addition, not a replacement.”

Lassen Steak House maintains a small but mighty menu that puts meat front and center. “We serve three cuts of steak in different sizes and have prime rib every day,” says Wes. There are 10 or 11 entrees available each day. “We want to keep the menu tight.”

While customers won’t need to scroll pages and pages of menu items, they can add variety with a wide range of toppers, such as shrimp, mushrooms, caramelized onions and much more. On Fridays, saddleback lobster tails are available to add on. The restaurant has just begun serving Tomahawk steaks on the first Thursday of each month to great fanfare. “We have a really good seafood chowder on Fridays,” he adds. “We sell out every week.”

The grounds is also large enough to house an event center that hosts everything from birthdays to weddings and quinceaneras and celebrations of life. Students at Los Molinos

High School even held their prom there. The event center is called Lassen Gardens and is owned by Wes’s mother in law.

Before opening the steakhouse, Wes was on track to become a teacher and was contemplating how to support his family while doing a year of unpaid student teaching to get his credential. He had just completed his bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Chico State and was doing some substitute teaching at Vina School, where he still coaches a few sports. “It feels really good to say that I got my degree, to say that I’m a college graduate,” he says.

While he chose a different direction for his career, he can still impact his community by resurrecting one of its beloved gathering spaces. “People love that we’re doing well,” Wes says of the reception he’s received since reopening Lassen Steak House. “It’s truly humbling to see what we can do. We’re living our dream right now and it’s pretty awesome.”•

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“People love that we’re doing well,” Wes says of the reception he’s received since reopening Lassen Steak House. “It’s truly humbling to see what we can do. We’re living our dream right now and it’s pretty awesome.”

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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OLD-TIME FIDDLE MUSIC WITH THE B STRINGS BAND

KRISTINE BENHAM, a pianist who also knows her way around an upright bass, has made it a point to expose her children to music. Not only is it fun and ensures the house is filled with song, she’s found that the concentration and discipline involved with learning an instrument gives her young charges an intellectual boost, as well.

“Any music is good for the brain,” says Benham, a longtime educator. That the five children she adopted with her husband, Daniel, now perform together in a band called the B Strings is just icing on the cake.

The sibling band specializes in old-time fiddle music with a repertoire that includes “Old Joe Clark,” “Amazing Grace,” “Tennessee Waltz” and “Liza Jane.” When the B Strings perform in church, “How Great Thou Art” and “The Old Rugged Cross” are added.

Benham periodically accompanies the kids on the upright bass when they’re at competitions, but for paid gigs it’s always just the five children.

Instruction begins at age 5 with private lessons. Benham prefers to start them on the fiddle. “I have found the violin/fiddle is best for concentration. It requires the use of the bow hand and the other hand to hold the instrument. You don’t get a good sound on the violin if it’s not done right. The feedback is instant.”

At 17, Gracie is the oldest; she plays the fiddle, cello, ukelele and piano. She performs

with the Mountain Messengers string band and also has a side gig as Sundial Strings, where she can occasionally be found busking at the namesake bridge. Lucie, 15, lists the viola as her principal instrument but she also plays the fiddle and guitar. “We call her our boomchucker. The guitar player keeps the rhythm while the fiddle player is the melody and kind of the star of the show,” Benham says.

Bo, the 11-year-old, plays the fiddle and drums while his younger sister Marah, 9, plays fiddle. Jack, the youngest at age 8, also plays the fiddle and recently won the Nevada state peewee fiddle championship.

Benham credits the strings program offered through the Redding School District for strengthening her children’s musical foundations. “It started at Bonny View Elementary, where they offer a fourth-grade violin class and the school supplies those instruments. Three times a week, a teacher comes on campus to teach the children and it carries through Sequoia Middle School. They’ll loan a violin or a viola and your kids get to learn the violin. It’s fantastic. We started 10 years ago. We’re very grateful to (now retired) Superintendent Adams,” Benham says.

The B Strings also get a lot of support and encouragement from members of the Redding-based District 6 of the California State Old Time Fiddle Association. “We’re newbies to District 6 but people are excited that we have kids,” Benham says. The California State Old Time Fiddle Association will host the 40th Western Fiddle Open in October at the Red Bluff Elks Lodge.

The Benham kids are not strictly bluegrass fiddlers, either: they all play in orchestras and can read music. Learning classical music also stimulates the kids’ developing brains, mom says. “There’s so much math in music. You can see the connection between all of the disciplines in music. It incorporates so much with hands-on learning.”

Benham says she began home-schooling her children when the COVID-19 pandemic hit so she’s extra excited about a new beginning strings course (Music 325) offered this fall at Shasta College. It’s open to kindergarteners through adults with no experience required. Li-Yuan Ho, concertmaster for the Shasta Symphony Orchestra, will be the instructor.

“It’s great for homeschool students. I’m going to learn the violin and Gracie will switch to cello,” Benham says. In the meantime, “we’re just having fun with our kids and playing music.” •

To learn more about the Shasta College course, visit https://mysc.shastacollege.edu/Student/Courses/ Search and search for MUS-325-F7561

Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with more than 40 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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CELEBRATE RECORD DAY WITH MIKE QUINN

REDDING RESIDENT Mike Quinn has built an impressive record collection over nearly six decades since buying his first album – Jimi Hendrix, “Are You Experienced” – at age 14, in 1968. Quinn says of the start of his journey, “I learned very early in life that I wasn’t going to be very musically inclined... I did the next best thing and that was to learn to love music.” He remembers his first transistor radio and the arrival of FM radio, each new development bringing another dimension to his musical experience. “The Beatles exploded music, and then everybody started listening,” Quinn recalls. He wasn’t loyal to only one style or genre; “what I liked was music that was played well.”

Quinn and others who grew up during the 1960s and ‘70s fondly remember the experience of listening to an entire album from start to finish, savoring every song. When formats like eight-track cassettes and CDs came onto the scene, they allowed for skipping tracks, leading to a more fragmented listening experience. Another element that has changed and thereby lost much of its former magic is album covers. Since the majority of music is being consumed digitally, cover art is primarily viewed on a small screen and often only glanced at.

Part of Quinn’s affinity for music has always been its power to bring people together. He reminisces about large-scale concerts of the past, like San Francisco’s Day on the Green, where ten different groups might play and he would meet fellow music lovers. These shared experiences were an integral part of the culture of the 1960s-‘80s. He views music as intertwined with history, as it provides a unique window into a slice of the past.

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in the Air Force, Quinn immersed himself in the regional music scenes. In Mississippi, he embraced Southern rock with artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers. And upon arriving in California, he was captivated by the ocean-adjacent sounds of Janis Joplin and the Beach Boys.

Today, Quinn has most of the records he desires, but he still enjoys discovering new artists and always keeps his eye open for a record to expand his musical horizons. He often drops in on garage sales and small unique shops. He recalls a small store in Alaska where he stumbled upon 40 records, an experience that illustrates the serendipity of record hunting. “They just happened to have this really neat collection,” he says.

Quinn’s involvement in the music world doesn’t stop at record collecting, however, as he purchased a local radio station in 1999. His background was accounting, and he had never dreamed of owning a station, but it just felt right when the opportunity presented itself. “Never in my life did I think that that would happen,” he says. He initially catered to an older audience with music from artists like Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand and Barry Manilow. Quinn fondly recalls the great times he had in the community during his tenure as a radio host, despite some rough mornings on the air in the early days when he had to make things up as he went along, without training or previous experience to help him.

Quinn believes that the recent resurgence in vinyl’s popularity will last for quite a while. He likens it to a renaissance, with people

HEALTH WISE

appreciating not only vinyl records, but also vintage cars and film cameras for their nostalgic value. Quinn feels that vinyl embodies a sense of authenticity that resonates with collectors and new enthusiasts alike. He enjoys speaking with young people about the music of past decades, saying, “Maybe when they hear it, it’s something from the ‘60s, but it’s a new song to them.”

As National Vinyl Record Day approaches on August 12, Quinn has advice for those interested in starting their own collections. He recommends finding a groove or genre that resonates with them, investing in a decent stereo system, and exploring a diverse range of artists and albums. Sometimes, the greatest musical discoveries come from unexpected places. On that note, Enjoy the Store in downtown Redding stocks a selection of albums from his collection for customers to purchase. Quinn is happy to chat with anyone curious about records or collecting. “It’s a good group of people out there; everybody helps each other,” Quinn says of the community in the North State. Quinn’s lifelong journey of sonic exploration serves as an inspiration for both seasoned collectors and newly interested folks. He reminds us that to love music is to preserve its resonant history, to remember the greats of days gone by, and to revel in its richness with others. •

Greenville

Greenville Rancheria Transportation Department

TRANSPORTATION TO SUPPORT RURAL HEALTHCARE

Each year, 3.6 million people in the United States do not obtain medical care due to transportation issues. Transportation issues include lack of vehicle access, long distances, and lengthy times to reach needed services, etc. Because transportation touches many aspects of a person’s life, adequate and reliable transportation are fundamental to healthy communities.

Transportation issues can affect a person’s access to health care services, and these issues may result in missed or delayed health care appointments, increased health expenditures and overall poorer health outcomes. It’s safe to say, transportation also can be a vehicle for wellness.

HOW IS GREENVILLE RANCHERIA TRANSPORTATION RELATED TO HEALTH?

The availability of reliable transportation impacts a person’s ability to access appropriate and well-coordinated healthcare. Greenville Rancheria Tribal Health Ctr., Red Bluff, is a transportation provider

partner with Modivcare formally (LogistiCare) a non-emergency transportation program. Modivcare was created to address the social determinants of health by providing non-emergency medical transportation.

Greenville Rancheria’s transportation goal is to become a driving force of positive change in our community by offering transportation to and from appointments. This means fewer missed appointments, which equals better access to care. Our drivers receive training and credentialing to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and take extreme measures to protect the health and safety of their passengers. No matter where or when the appointment, our drivers greet you with a friendly smile, and are dedicated to providing ride quality and consistency.

If you have a managed care insurance, you could be eligible for transportation. Call your insurance company for more information. You can find the phone number on the back of your insurance card.

Eythana Miller writes at every opportunity and tapes poetry to her bedroom ceiling. She loves black tea, Lemony Snicket, and sunny afternoons.

“I learned very early

life that I wasn’t going to be very musically inclined... I did the next best thing and that was to learn

love music.”

— for the DOGS

HOMEMADE DOG TREATS

HAVE YOU EVER wondered what’s really in those store-bought doggie snacks? Are they healthy, safe and nutritious for your furry friend? Or are they full of artificial ingredients, preservatives and fillers that could potentially harm their health?

Instead of wondering and worrying, why not make your own homemade dog treats at home? Homemade dog treats are much cheaper than buying them, more fun to make and easily customizable to your dog’s preferences and needs. Plus, you’ll know exactly what goes into them, and you can avoid any potential allergens or sensitivities that your dog might have.

Making homemade dog treats is not rocket science. All you need are some basic ingredients, a mixing bowl, a baking sheet and an oven. You can also use a food processor, a blender or a silicone mold to make different shapes and sizes of treats.

Here are some of the common ingredients that you can use to make homemade dog treats:

• Oats: Oats are a great source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants for your dog. They can also help with digestion and lower cholesterol levels. You can grind them into a fine powder using a food processor or a blender – or use oat flour instead.

• Peanut butter: Peanut butter is a favorite among dogs, as it adds flavor and creaminess to the treats. It also provides healthy fats, protein, and vitamins for your dog. However, make sure to use natural peanut butter that is free of artificial sweeteners such as xylitol, which can be toxic for dogs.

• Pumpkin: Pumpkin is another nutritious ingredient

that can add moisture and sweetness to the treats. It also contains beta-carotene, vitamin A, potassium and fiber, which can support your dog’s immune system, vision, skin and digestion. You can use canned pureed pumpkin or fresh cooked pumpkin for the treats.

• Apples: Apples are a crunchy and refreshing treat for your dog. They are rich in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants, which can help prevent infections and inflammation. Chop them into small pieces or grate them for the treats. Just make sure to remove the seeds and core, as they can be harmful for dogs.

• Carrots: Carrots are another crunchy and sweet treat that your dog will enjoy. They are low in calories and high in vitamin A, beta-carotene, fiber and minerals, which can benefit your dog’s eyesight, skin, coat and teeth. You can shred them or chop them into small pieces for the treats.

• Chicken: Chicken is a lean and high-quality protein source for your dog. It also contains essential amino acids that can help build muscle and repair tissue. You can use cooked chicken breast or canned chicken for the treats. Just make sure to remove any bones or skin that could pose a choking hazard or cause digestive problems for your dog.

Homemade dog treats are a great way to show your love and care for your pup. They are easy to make, tasty, healthy and customizable. Try making some homemade dog treats today and see how your pup reacts. You might be surprised by how much they enjoy them!

Here is a simple doggie treat recipe from our friends at the American Kennel Club. •

PEANUT BUTTER TREATS

INGREDIENTS

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 2 T canola oil

• ½ cup peanut butter powder

• ½ cup white flour

• ½ cup tapioca flour

• ½ cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: Mix all the ingredients until smooth.

Step 3: Pour mixture into the pan.

Step 4: Bake for 12 minutes or until the treats are soft, but still drawing away from the side of the pan.

Step 5: Once cooled, stretch the pan and dump the treats out.

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.

THE GOLDEN HOUR — SHASTA LAKE

Melinda Hunter has been a resident of Shasta Lake for 30 years and has been married to her husband Terry for 29 years. They have two young adult kids, one grandson and their Tekela girl. They’ve had Tekela since she was seven weeks old and she has brought so much joy to their lives. Melinda is a professional photographer, has been taking photos for 23 years and loves what she does. You can see more of her work at www.mchunterphotography.com

TOASTED COCONUT SUGAR COOKIES

When toasted coconut meets chewy sugar cookie, the combination is one that coconut lovers will be sure to enjoy! These cookies are full of complementary flavors and textures. They’ve got crisp edges and toasted coconut flakes, which add the perfect amount of crunch to the chewy middle. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 egg, at room temperature

1 egg yolk, at room temperature

1 cup sugar (plus ¼ cup for rolling dough in)

½ cup butter, softened

½ tsp. baking soda

½ T cornstarch

½ T vanilla

½ tsp. coconut extract (optional)

1½ cups flour

1¼ cups sweetened coconut flakes, divided

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread around ¾ cup of the coconut flakes evenly onto the lined baking sheet and toast for 8 minutes in the oven, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. Once the coconut is a golden brown, remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Step 2: In a large bowl add the egg, egg yolk, sugar and butter and beat until well combined with an electric hand mixer or with the paddle attachment in a stand mixer.

Step 3: Add baking soda, cornstarch, vanilla, coconut extract and flour to the ingredients in the bowl and beat again until combined. Once combined, add in the remaining ½ cup of shredded coconut and beat until just combined. Lastly, add in the toasted coconut and lightly beat in until combined.

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES

BAKE TIME: 12 MINUTES

MAKES 12 COOKIES

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Step 4: Put ¼ cup of sugar in a small bowl and set aside. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a large cookie scoop (~ 3 T of dough) to scoop out dough and roll it into a ball with your hands. Next, roll the ball of dough in the sugar to fully coat before placing on the lined baking sheet. Place cookies about 2 inches apart from each other on the baking sheet and bake for 12-13 minutes.

Step 5: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Store cookies in an airtight container to stay fresh for several days.

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

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EVENTS LOCAL

AUGUST 2023

FEATURED EVENTS

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anderson

August 2, 9, 16

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

August 3, 10, 1, 24, 31

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

August 23, 30

August

• Sunset River Jam, Anderson River Park Amphitheater, 2800 Rupert Road, 6pm, www.andersonchamberofcommerce.com

burney

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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

August 4

• Yarns at the Library, Burney Library, 37116 Main St., 2-3pm, www.shastalibraries.com

August 9, 16

• Preschool Storytime, Burney Library, 37116 Main St., 11am-noon, www.shastalibraries.com

August 22

• Baby Bonding, Burney Library, 37116 Main St., 11am-noon, www.shastalibraries.com

August 23

• Bright Futures Storytime, Burney Library, 37116 Main St., 11am-noon, www.shastalibraries.com

chico

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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

August 4, 11, 18, 25

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

August 5, 12, 19, 26

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

August 6, 13, 20, 27

• Chico Sunday Farmers Market, Farmers Brewing Restaurant and Taproom parking lot, 9am-noon, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

August 19

• Nature Center Ice Cream Social, Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E. 8th St., noon-3pm, www.chicorec.com

August 26

• Movies in the Park, Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Ave., 6-10pm, www.chicorec.com

dunsmuir

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

• Dunsmuir Farmers Market, Dunsmuir City Park, 4841 Dunsmuir Ave., 4-6pm, www.discoversiskiyou.com

August 5

• River & Rail Brewfest, Dunsmuir City Park, 4841 Dunsmuir Ave., 4-9pm, www.riverandrailsbrewfest.com

August 12

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

etna

August 4-5

• The Trails End Music Festival, Etna Main Street, 6-11pm, www.trailsendmusicfest.org

August 5, 12, 19, 26

• Etna Farmers Market, 514 North Hwy. 3, 10am-noon, www.etnafarmersmarket.org

gridley

August 24-27

• Butte County Fair, Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel St., 4-11pm Thursday, 3pm-midnight Friday, noonmidnight Saturday, noon-11pm Sunday, www.buttecountyfair.org

magalia

August 5, 12, 26

• Music on the Green, Magalia Community Park, 13917 South Park Drive, 6-8pm, www.facebook.com/ParkOnTheGreen

mccloud

August 18

• Show and Shine alongside Motor the Mountain Car Show, McCloud River Bed and Breakfast, 325 Lawndale Court, 3pm, www.mccloudchamber.com

August 19

• Motor the Mountain Car Show, Hoo Hoo Park, 405 E. Colombero Drive, 7am-4pm, www.mccloudchamber.com

mt. shasta

August 6, 13

• Mt. Shasta Concert in the Park, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Drive, 6:30-7:30pm, www.facebook.com/ Mt.Shasta.Concerts

August 7, 14, 21, 28

• Mount Shasta Farmers Market, East Castle Street, 3:30-6pm, www.mountshastafarmersmarket.org

oroville

August 1, 30

• Full Moon Paddles, Forebay Aquatic Center, 930 Garden Drive, 8pm on Aug. 1 and 7:30pm on Aug. 30, www.explorebuttecounty.com

August 4

• Downtown Oroville First Friday, Shops on Montgomery Street, 4pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

August 5

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

palo cedro

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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

red bluff

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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

August 5, 12, 19, 26

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

August 6

Recital with visiting tenor

Rafael Helbig-Kostka, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 505 Main St., 4 pm

redding

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

• Wine Down Wednesdays, Branch House Riverfront Bistro, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, 5-7pm, www.branchhouseredding.com

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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

August 4

• First Fridays in Downtown Redding, Downtown Redding stores, 5pm, www.visitredding.com

• Summer Improv Show, The Makery, 1943 Pine St., 7-9pm, www.themakeryredding.com

August 5, 12, 19, 26

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

August 6, 13, 20, 27

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

August 9

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

August 11

• Enjoy Movies in the Park

“The Goonies,” Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Drive, 8pm, www.enjoymagazine.com/ movies-in-the-park

shasta lake city

August 4, 11

• Friday Night in the Park, Claire Engle Park, 6:30pm, Shasta Lake Chamber Facebook

August 19

• World’s Most Epic Water Ballon War, Margaret Polf Soccer Park, 17760 Shasta Dam Blvd., 10am, www.facebook.com/ReddingBuzz

shingletown

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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

weed

August 26

• Rollin-in-Weed Car and Bike Show, Bel Air Park, 450 College Ave., all day, www.discoversiskiyou.com

August 26

• Flea Market, Bel Air Park, 450 College Ave., 9am-3pm, www.discoversiskiyou.com

yreka

August 9-13

• 2023 Siskiyou Golden Fair, 1712 Fairlane Road, www.sisqfair.com

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Yreka Farmers Market, 1712 Fairlane Road, 10am-1pm, www.discoversiskiyou.com

cascade theatre

www.cascadetheatre.org

August 12

• Rock with You, the Michael Jackson Tribute, 7:30pm

chico theatre company chicotheatrecompany.csstix.com

August 4-27

• “Honky Tonk Laundry,”

7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

redding auditoriumcivic

www.reddingcivic.com

August 4

• Midland, 8pm

riverfront playhouse

www.riverfrontplayhouse.net

August 4-13

• “The Rainmaker,” 7:30pm FridaySaturday, 2pm Sunday

redding library

www.shastalibraries.org

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Teen Advisory Board, 6-7:30pm

August 2

• Toddler Storytime, 11am-noon

August 3, 17

• Prescription Pets READ, 10:15-11:15am

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

• Baby Bonding. 11:30am-12:30pm

August 4, 11, 18, 25

• Preschool Storytime, 11am-noon

August 9

• The Library Book Group, 11am-noon

August 9

• Kids Craft Time, 3-4pm

August 12

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

August 13, 26

• Family Storytime, 1:30-2:30pm

August 16

• Help Me Grow Storytime, 11am-noon

August 19

• Prescription Pets READ, 10am-noon

August 30

• Kids Lego Time, 3-4:30pm

August 31

• Teen Chess Club, 4:30-6pm

rolling hills casino

www.rollinghillscasino.com

August 3

• Dierks Bentley, 8pm

schreder planetarium

www.shastacoe.org/programsservices/schreder-planetarium

August 4

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

August 18

• Kids Night: Up in the Air (Take Flight; Zula Patrol: Under the Weather), 6pm

the dip

www.thedipredding.com

August 1

• Greg Howe, Lost and Found Tour 2023, Stu Hamm and Joel Taylor, 7pm

August 2

• Olen and Cinders, 8pm

August 8

• Mikaela Davis, 8pm

August 19

• The True Lovers, 8:30pm

August 24

• Boot Juice, 8pm

turtle bay exploration park

www.turtlebay.org

August 1-13

• Wings of Summer Butterfly House

August 1-13

• Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show, 11am and noon Tuesday-Sunday

August 1-31

• Water Wonders, 2pm Wednesdays and Thursdays

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

• Little Explorers, 10-11am

August 5

• Sensory Hour, 9-10am

August 5

• Paint Night at the Museum, 4:30-7pm

August 5, 12, 19, 26

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

August 5, 12, 19, 26

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

August 12

• Family 2nd Saturday: Dog (and Cat!) Days of Summer, 11am-2pm

August 19

• Science Saturday, 11am-2pm

win-river resort & casino

www.winriver.com

August 2, 30

• Comedy Night, 8pm

August 6

• Redding Bridal Show: Summer Showcase, noon-4pm

August 25-26

• Hunks, 7:30pm

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THIS MONTH, Enjoy reached out to the Tehama County Community Pet Pantry Animal Care Center Manager, Christine McClintock of Tehama County Animal Services, to find out a bit more about their organization.

ENJOY: How does the Community Pet Pantry help pet owners experiencing financial hardship access food for their pets?

MCCLINTOCK: The pet pantry allows members of the public to receive food for their animals when they could not otherwise make ends meet.

ENJOY: What types of pet food do you provide to those in need?

MCCLINTOCK: The pantry is stocked by donations, so the types of food available are not consistent. Though brands will vary, we generally have both wet and dry food for dogs and cats.

ENJOY: Are there limitations or restrictions on the amount of food a pet owner can receive?

MCCLINTOCK: We ask clients to limit themselves to what it will take to feed their pets for a week, or two gallon-sized bags.

ENJOY: How frequently can pet owners access your services for pet food assistance?

MCCLINTOCK: We ask people to limit visits to once per week.

ENJOY: Is there a registration or application process that pet owners need to go through to receive assistance?

MCCLINTOCK: No, the pantry is self-serve and available by walkin every day during business hours.

ENJOY: Are there any additional services or resources you offer to help pet owners beyond food assistance?

MCCLINTOCK: We have personalized pet tags available to the public, and offer routine vaccine and microchipping clinics at no charge.

ENJOY: Are pet food donations and/or monetary donations welcome?

MCCLINTOCK: Monetary donations generally go directly to medical care for our animals, and are the most in need at this time.

ENJOY: How can pet owners in financial need get in touch with your organization to request assistance?

MCCLINTOCK: The pet pantry at 1830 Walnut St. in Red Bluff is available on a walk-in basis from 11am to 5pm Monday through Friday and 1 to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. There are additional support resources on our website: www.co.tehama.ca.us/government/ departments/animal-services/animal-care-laws-permits/pet-foodpantry/ •

withHope

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 Moyses

Dr. Moyses is a Radiation Oncologist with over twenty years of experience. He has worked in academia and private practice. Dr. Moyses is certified by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology, and the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hospice and Palliative Care.