Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living—October 2023

IN NATURE’S CLASSROOM

With the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite as a backdrop, North State students spend a week exploring the national park and learning about the environment first-hand while developing academic, social, and emotional skills. The McConnell Foundation has funded this unique opportunity provided by NatureBridge for the past 33 years, and now serves students from Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity, Tehama, and Modoc counties, as well as Big Valley High School in Lassen County.

The NatureBridge in Yosemite Program specializes in environmental education and employs instructors who inspire and motivate students. To participate, students must complete eight hours of community service related to the environment. The Foundation pays tuition, coordinates transportation, and arranges for school chaperones to participate along with students. To apply, visit www. mcconnellfoundation.org/nature-bridgeyosemite.

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When it comes to back pain, every patient is unique. That’s why Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center Redding features physicians trained in the latest technologies and treatments—including Mazor robotic spine surgery, which can lead to less pain and faster recovery. And even though every diagnosis is different, you’ll find our highly-trained specialists and advanced procedures have the whole spine covered—from back to back to back. Learn more and find an experienced specialist near you at DignityHealth.org/MercyReddingSpine

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SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO, we took a brave, bold step to realize one of our most deeply held hopes and dreams. We believed we could tell the North State’s most inspirational stories with beautifully crafted words and photographs. We believed people would read those stories, and that advertisers would invest in this endeavor to help shine light on the goodness of our community. Today, that dream has exceeded our wildest hopes, and we are so proud to continue to share this labor of love with you every month.

In this issue, we’re thinking pink in the quest to encourage our friends and neighbors to take the time to have those diagnostic tests that help catch cancer early. You’ll be inspired by the story of Teshya Russo, a mom, wife and dancer who beat what were once predicted to be unbeatable odds and is now living cancer-free. Then join us for a variety of Think Pink activities this month, including the annual 5K Walk/Run, a brand-new car show, and the resource fair that accompanies the much-anticipated lighting of the Sundial Bridge in pink.

We’re also honored to share some stories from our Native American community, including details about the upcoming Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow and an enlightening look into the mind and heart of the Rancheria’s Tribal Council Chairman, Jack Potter, Jr.

Cheers to Enjoy’s 17th birthday, and our deepest thanks to you for helping us nurture this magazine from a dream into a community fixture.

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WHAT I ENJOY KELLEY DOLLING

Client outreach at Dolling Insurance, freelance marketing and avid community lover

Tell us a bit about your family. I have a fantastic husband, Travis, and three furry children – Tilly (lab), Scruffy (terrier), and Eugene (the coolest black cat around).

What do you enjoy most about living in the North State? The North State tees up many opportunities you wouldn’t have in other areas. I love the endless recreation and quaint downtowns, but the strong sense of community keeps me rooted here.

What activities do you do in your spare time? I enjoy reading in the sun, writing, traveling and volunteering.

If you had a time machine, would you rather visit the past or the future? I’d love to pop back to the 1950s for a quick peek. It was a simpler time without the “busy” associated with today’s world. The fashion was incredible, and people took the time to know their neighbors.

If you were given an allexpenses-paid vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go? I am a sucker for anything tropical, but anywhere in Europe would be my pick. London is my all-time favorite city, and Spain, Portugal and Greece are high on the current “must-see” list.

What’s your favorite food? Hand me a taco with a side of rice and refried beans, and I’ll be your friend forever.

If you could have a dinner party with any three people, living or dead, who would it be? One more sitdown with my grandmother, grandfather and father-in-law would be an absolute dream. I have so many questions, and a few more hugs to give.

What’s a movie that you could enjoy over and over again without getting tired of it? Without fail, I will forever stop on “Shawshank Redemption” if I’m scrolling through the guide. “It comes down to one simple choice. Get busy living, or get busy dying” - Red (Morgan Freeman).

What’s the most unusual job you’ve ever had? I’m lucky enough to be experiencing quite a unique profession. In addition to helping in my husband’s office, organizations and businesses hire me to write articles, stories, reports and more. Words are my jam.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Anything Brené Brown has to say is worth its weight in gold. One nugget of wisdom has stuck with me over the years: “Connection is why we are here; it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.”

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Starting Starting again

A year and a half ago, I flew to the USA with my entire family to keep them safe while a brutal war raged in my home country of Ukraine. I traveled with three young children and my wife by car from Ukraine for three days, covering 300 miles, and then spent five days getting to the USA.

Throughout my career, my main occupation has been welding and fabricating. For the last ten years, I worked as part of a team to create a fantastic product and a company that served interior designers and anyone looking to improve their living or office space. We created Steel Glass Partition Walls from scratch, which became trendy not only in Ukraine but worldwide.

Now, I’m starting over to build a new life and career in the USA. The challenge, both then and now, remains: “It’s time to stop hiding. It’s time to rise to the challenge and grow again. It’s tough that you don’t speak English, but the task is clear - become the best in your craft regardless of the obstacles.”

Today, I am at Shasta College, starting life from scratch but with the same skill - welding. I’m improving myself and my skills, despite my level of English here at the college, and I’m deeply touched by how warmly I’ve been welcomed and understood in my speaking. I’m grateful that I obtained an AWS Certification with my instructor, Jay Davis. Thank you, Jay!

Today, I am a full-time student at Shasta College, and I am unquestionably proud and thankful for the opportunities that it provides. My life begins anew...

THE POWER OF HOPE

BARBIE MAY HAVE gotten people to embrace pink this summer, but NorCal Think Pink will make sure the trend continues into the fall, with the entire month of October dedicated to breast cancer awareness and its signature color. The activities of the nonprofit are returning to pre-COVID levels with some new events being added to the calendar, including a classic car show.

“The overall goal is to reduce breast cancer diagnoses in Shasta County,” says Lori Lumbattis, treasurer and past president of NorCal Think Pink. “We want to encourage people to do their self-exams and go get their mammograms.”

Founded in 1996 in Redding, NorCal Think Pink has been continually growing and expanding its outreach so words that were once uttered in hushed tones – breast cancer – are now openly discussed. “We’ve been at it a long time,” says Lumbattis, who became involved when breast cancer entered her own family many years ago. A hallmark of the October campaign is distribution of informational calendars in resource bags that support understanding of breast cancer prevention and detection. The year Think Pink was founded, 500 bags were handed out. This year, 40,000 bags will be distributed. An undertaking this grand requires a building to be rented and volunteers to shuffle through for up to two weeks ahead of time to prepare. About half the bags are distributed in Redding at a drive-through event at Tri Counties Bank, and the rest are sent to places in Trinity, Siskiyou and Modoc counties. Bag distribution will occur October 19 and will be followed up by a resource fair at the Sundial Bridge, where the iconic bridge will glow pink in solidarity. There will be entertainment, speakers, information tables and food trucks at the event. “We invite people who have lost loved ones to come down,” says Lumbattis, who notes that every year she hears from people filled with gratitude who acted on the information provided by NorCal Think Pink and caught their cancer early enough to eradicate it.

“Now mammograms are part of a normal health care program,” she adds. Still, she says, “Ladies still need to be vigilant and be their own advocate. Everybody, especially women, need to be their own advocate. Don’t be afraid to make the phone calls over and over and ask the questions. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. If you don’t feel right, tell your doctor. You know yourself better than anyone.” 4

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NORCAL THINK PINK

KNOW YOUR NORMAL

The organization encourages vigilance with monthly self-exams, which can be critical in early detection. “We call it ‘knowing your normal’ so people can know when a change occurs and can take care of it right away,” says Lumbattis. “Life gets overwhelming. Things have to be prioritized. Your health is a big priority.” Breast cancer is 98 percent survivable when caught early and still localized.

While the bag distribution and resource fair are highlights of the month, they are far from the only things happening to create awareness. The annual 5K Think Pink Walk/Run will occur Saturday, October 7 at the Sundial Bridge. The Redding Elks Lodge will be the sight of the inaugural Think Pink Car Show on Sunday, October 8.

October is a traditional time to promote breast cancer awareness, but the work of NorCal Think Pink occurs all year long. The organization supports a mobile mammography program that provides mammograms in an imaging van that travels to rural areas without imaging services. They also work with MD Imaging Center on a breast cancer detection fund that provides vouchers to women who need assistance paying their deductible for further diagnostics after breast cancer is discovered. The organization also helps women access the Every Woman Counts fund, which provides support to women needing financial assistance for mammograms.

The NorCal Think Pink website offers reliable, science-based information and resources for both prevention and treatment, along with information for caregivers supporting family members and friends with breast cancer.

While breast cancer is a serious issue, there is reason to celebrate the success in early detection and survival and to memorialize those lost to the disease. Lumbattis and other members of the NorCal Think Pink board look forward to meeting the community they’ve been working so hard for throughout the month at the various events. Lumbattis particularly anticipates the resource fair at the Sundial Bridge.

“I’m looking forward to seeing everyone come out dressed in pink, and the bridge all lit up. We get to see people, everything in action.”•

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“We call it knowing your normal so people can know when a change occurs and can take care of it right away,” says Lumbattis.

“Life gets overwhelming. Things have to be Yourprioritized. health is a big priority.”

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TESHYA RUSSO’S JOURNEY OF STRENGTH AND HOPE

TESHYA RUSSO vividly recalls the moment she met her inner choreographer. Her mom was talking on a yellow, wall-mounted phone with one of those long, curly cords that tangled as she walked around the kitchen. Little Teshya, 2 or 3 years old at the time, heard Diana Ross’ voice as she sang “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand.” In that instant, Teshya wanted nothing more than for her sister to take her hand and spin her around in the middle of the kitchen floor.

“I can still see it in my mind – the choreography and how it fits so well with the music,” says Teshya. “I don’t remember a time when I didn’t want to get up and dance as soon as the music came on.”

Teshya has spent the last 15 years as a drama and dance instructor at Redding School of the Arts, and the last 12 years working as the assistant director and choreographer for Shasta High School musicals. She has spent her life dancing and choreographing, remaining committed to an active, healthy lifestyle. That was why it came as such a shock when, in 2016, at age 38, Teshya was diagnosed with Stage IV triple positive metastatic breast cancer. What began in her left breast spread to four lymph nodes, two spots in her spine, her liver, and her hip bone.

“We weren’t sure if I had months or years left, but here I am, seven years later. My scans are clear! Because it was a Stage IV diagnosis and it was so aggressive, I will be on treatment for the rest of my life – or until they find a cure, which I hold out hope for,” says Teshya.

The first year was a hard one: “I was trying to be the same person I was before the cancer – the same mom, the same wife, the same dancer, the same teacher – but I was so different.”

She recalls taking on too much and feeling as if she couldn’t keep up. “I cried all the way to work. I would pretend to be OK when I was there and then I would cry all the way home. I felt like giving up – like my family would be better off without me.”4 continued on page 28

Dancing at the Encore Gala at the Cascade Theatre in June, 2023. Photo by Michael Burke

One night, as an overwhelming sense of sadness washed over Teshya, she stopped crying, stopped breathing and stopped having a desire to continue. Then she thought of her children, and what she needed to do to make sure they would be OK.

“There was a lot to do, so I made myself take a breath,” she says. It was hard to ask for help, but she did. Seven years later, she likens the process to that of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.

“Pre-cancer me was a brightly-colored and way-more-flexible caterpillar. That first year after diagnosis was the chrysalis stage. My old body was broken down – a painful process,” she says. “Then I learned how to be the new me – how to balance my health, family and work. The new me, butterfly me, is now floating through life, from one flower to the next.”

Teshya’s husband, Michael, and her three children, Hetehya (26), Tazio (20) and Giovanni (18), have been a constant source of love and support throughout her journey. In addition to her family, Teshya credits positivity, thankfulness, proper nutrition, exercise, meditation and finding joy in the things she loves with her ability to keep going. When she sought connection with others living long term with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer and struggled to find it, she decided to become the hope she needed, not just for herself, but for others.

“What I watch, what I read, what I listen to – I feed my brain and my heart like I feed my body. If it’s not healing me, I try not to take it in,” she says.

With treatments every three weeks and oral medication taken daily, Teshya navigates around constant fatigue, waves of nausea and joint pain to continue giving her best to herself, her family and her students. She plans out her dance classes so that on her bad week – the week right after treatment – she can direct her students without having to do as much demonstration. In the second week, she can demonstrate a little more. “On the third week, I bust a move!” Teshya says.

She firmly encourages others with difficult medical diagnoses to become their own advocate: “Listen to your doctors, take notes, ask questions, research, and then, ask more questions.”4

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“My husband told me that I am not a statistic –thatmyoutcomecanbedifferent. He reminded me of how strong I am. Those words stuck with me,

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Teshya has taken her most difficult experiences and channeled them into a guiding light for others. She helped her Redding School of the Arts students create mental health and suicide prevention public service announcements. One of their films was chosen to be screened at a red-carpet event in Los Angeles. Upon returning home, they hosted a community mental health awareness event.

“My husband told me that I am not a statistic – that my outcome can be different. He reminded me of how strong I am. Those words stuck with me, so I share them with others.”

Among Teshya’s most sage advice to others is to continue doing what brings them joy. For her, the definitive answer is dance. “Dancing is absolute joy – a way to express yourself without having to say a word,” says Teshya. “It’s like painting a picture with movement.”

This summer, Teshya performed in Encore, a gala and fundraiser that brought some of the community’s best and brightest dancers, musicians and vocalists together at the Cascade Theatre. The red-carpet event was directed by James Santos, renowned choreographer, director and Redding native. Santos, who now resides in Las Vegas, serves as the event director of Enchant and is the former artistic director of Cirque du Soleil. Encore was Teshya’s first performance as a dancer on stage since her cancer diagnosis, and a source of pride, not just for her, but for Santos, too.

“Dancing with Teshya again this past summer was a true blessing for me and many of the other cast members of Encore,” says Santos. “Her continuous work and commitment to keep living her life in the present and a whole lot of love from her community has turned out to be the perfect ingredients for another one of God’s miracles.

“A few years back, I thought that I would be saying goodbye to my longtime friend until we re-connected in Las Vegas,” says Santos. “During that visit, I saw how much she had grown and that she was determined to do everything within reach to just stay alive. Teshya has done more than just survive. She is thriving and is a great example of how we can choose to love through our days, months and years of life.”

“Every time I try something new and step out of my comfort zone is a proud moment,” says Teshya. “This year, I have done so many things that make me feel like I’m progressing in life, instead of just trying to survive. I’m very proud of that.” •

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.

“Dancing is absolute joy – a way to express yourself without having to say a word,” says“It’sTeshya.like painting a picture with movement.”

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Finding Hope

REST AND RELAX AT HOPE INN, REDDING

FORTY YEARS AGO, when Kirk and Denise Schauer were on their honeymoon in Santa Barbara, they stayed at a bed and breakfast. Enjoying the experience, they couldn’t help but say to themselves, wouldn’t it be amazing to do something like this? Little did they know, speaking the words into the universe planted the seeds for their future as owners of the Hope Inn.

The Hope Inn is a vision of simple elegance. Sitting adjacent to Churn Creek, the gorgeous Tudor-style accommodation is a tranquil getaway for travelers. You can relax at one of the six outdoor seating areas and relish wildlife like birds (one birder identified more than 50 species in a single visit), deer, foxes and even river otters, all under the magic of a fairytale-esque home. But how did the Schauers come to own and run this restorative bed and breakfast?

Before they owned the Hope Inn, the Schauers used to visit Redding to unwind after trips to Zambia. They run a nonprofit which helps bring fresh, sanitary water to communities in Africa. To date, their efforts have provided clean water to more than 1 million people.

As evident by their generous spirit, the Schauers themselves are very people-oriented, and any reviews you read online will testify to their welcoming nature. “My wife has a gift for hospitality,” Kirk says. They love to meet new people and wanted to provide a comforting space for travelers and locals alike, just like they experienced in their international travels.

“We were really looking for a unique property that we could turn into an inn,” Denise says. “Part of it was inspired by different guest houses that we’d stay at in Zambia. We really wanted to create a place of rest.”4

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“We wanted to keep it simple and peaceful,” Kirk adds.

Nestled by the creek, the inn is in a prime location to support this rest-and-relax mentality. In the words of the Schauers, it’s five minutes away from everything, but still out in the country. It’s safe and quiet, but you can easily access all the restaurants and recreation Redding has to offer.

Plus, without any TVs, the Hope Inn is a wonderful place to connect with friends and family. Whether you are an out-of-town traveler or a local looking for a staycation, you can cherish the serenity of the inn and enjoy a special getaway. Some folks even rent out the whole inn for quality time with loved ones.

“When people book the entire inn, it’s such a memory-making place,” Denise says. Brides rent the space to get ready before their wedding. Families rent it out as they gather for reunions. The options are limitless, and if you stop by for Christmas, you’ll find an extra bit of magic in the festive décor.

Even in non-Christmas times, the Hope Inn is beautifully decorated. Denise jokes that they had to buy the inn just so she’d have a place to display her African art collection. From the art on the walls to a copper bathtub, many features of the inn are unique. But one display worth noting has a special place in the heart of the community.

Two fountains, from homes that were lost in the Carr Fire. After what was a tragic time, the Schauers saw these surviving fountains as a symbol of redemption and hope. They purchased the fountains to give them a new home, and it’s an exceptional tribute to the strength of Shasta County.

The fountains also add another element of tranquility to the already-peaceful grounds, further fulfilling the vision the Schauers had for the property.

“Life is just so full. When we can have a moment to take a deep breath and have some rest and peace, even for a brief moment, that’s so important,” Denise reflects.

The Schauers love running the Hope Inn, and one theme they continue to come back to is how special and peaceful the space is. Ten years later, they still smile at the fact that their journey brought them here, 40 years after they first dreamed of owning a bed and breakfast.

“We lived all around the world and have done so many things, and this little dream was just tucked away in our heart,” Denise says. “It was a long time coming.” •

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.

Native Honor

“That is one of the most beautiful things to see,” he says. “As the host drum group drums them in, every dancer in every category dances. They follow the color guard, our Native warriors that fought in battles for the United States. We honor all veterans.”

EVERY WEEKEND, in one of dozens of communities scattered all over the United States and Canada, a Native tribe hosts a pow wow. During this three-day celebration, people gather to honor their ancestors, sharing cultural traditions of each region through drum and song and dance. The hosting tribes open the event to non-Natives, offering guests the spectacle of competitions, the tastes of local recipes and the wares of Native vendors.

This year, the weekend of October 6-8, it’s Redding’s turn. The Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow at the Redding Rodeo Grounds, and admission is free.

For the 33rd straight year, hosting duties for the festivities will be borne by Redding Rancheria, a consortium of Winnemem Wintu, Yana and Pit River tribal leaders. According to Jack Potter, Jr., chairman of the tribal council, the pow wow opens with the Grand Entry. “That is one of the most beautiful things to see,” he says. “As the host drum group drums them in, every dancer in every category dances. They follow the color

guard, our Native warriors that fought in battles for the United States. We honor all veterans.”

As he describes a circular procession of dancers filling the arena behind flags of the country, the state and tribal services, Chairman Potter frequently uses the word “honor.” The arena filled, everyone stops and the drum group plays an honor song. The hosts voices rise with their song, taught to them by their ancestors, now honoring those ancestors and those of all assembled for the pow wow.

Potter also serves his people as cultural resource director, and he possesses a wealth of knowledge about the origin of the pow wow. “And so in traditional times, when you had a good abundance of a resource, like say you had a good salmon run or a good acorn harvest, neighboring tribes would come into your country, and they would share their dance and song with you, and you would feed them. This could go on for a month.”4

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REDDING RANCHERIA STILLWATER POW WOW

So it was through pow wows that neighboring tribes bonded in fellowship. These social connections strengthened through trade, where the expert makers of tools and weapons could exchange their wares or teach others how to make things for themselves. The price was always a question, the answer elusive. “I love that part of it, because you’re getting beads and getting shells and getting hides,” Potter says of the vendors at the pow wow. “I equate it to a swap meet, because they are there with what they are selling and you get to barter back and forth.”

No pow wow was complete without a competition. Today, the drummers, dancers and singers vie for cash prizes, though how the winners are determined might be a bit of a mystery for a culture that compels its players to push themselves to a “perfect” standard that they use as a target to hit for a judge’s favor.

Carlos Calica, a member of the Warm Springs tribal community in Northern Oregon, has danced since he was 6 years old. Now 53, he calls himself a champion dancer and competes to this day. But when asked what technique he practices to win a competition, he replies, “I just dance. I dance the way I was taught. And if I win, I win. I lose, I lose. So I put on my regalia to honor my dad, my grandfathers and uncles who taught me how to dance as well, and I sit at the drums and sing the songs I was taught.”4 continued on page 42

“I just dance. I dance the way I was taught. And if I win, I win. I lose, I lose. So I put on my regalia to honor my dad, my grandfathers and uncles who taught me how to dance as well, and I sit at the drums and sing the songs I was taught.”

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Asked what sets a champion dancer apart from the other dancers, he answers without hesitation, “A champion dancer would truly invest in tomorrow, the future of our children. They would teach them the right ways, teach them about respect for themselves, teach them about respect for each other. They would see the humility and they would stay humble, whether they won or lost.”

To Calica, a champion is not defined by the number of medals and trophies won. “I know the things I’ve done will influence and bring positivity to another person or people,” he says. “As a champion, I can’t put myself above or below. I stand equal to the person standing next to me or sitting at another drum group. And if I go to compete and I win, that’s cool. But if I don’t win, I can say I was there and the experience was there.”

Calica will serve as arena director for this year’s Redding Rancheria pow wow, the emcee striving to keep the crowd enlivened, informed and entertained.

Chairman Potter wants to remind folks that they’ll be serving all that wonderful Native food, like the rez dog, all wrapped with fry bread and smothered with cheese sauce if you like, or Indian tacos, and for dessert strawberry shortcake.

And don’t miss the fancy dancers. “Their regalia is very elaborate, bright and colorful. The bustles are made out of feathers, and their footwork is just fancy. Just to say, it catches the eye,” he says. “It’s family-friendly fun, and its free.” •

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

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WHEN WINTERTIME hits the Northern California coast, Angela Rehse goes out hunting for black-tailed deer. She’s hunting with a pneumatic rifle that shoots tranquilizer darts, and she has to get within 50 yards of her targets. As she stalks through coastal forests she’s looking for fresh tracks and fresh scat, trying to keep downwind of where she thinks the deer might be. She’s looking for a female deer, and, once sighted, aims to place the dart in its rear flank.

Rehse’s hunts are part of a 10-year study of black-tailed deer populations by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The study encompasses a broad swath of the North State, from the Oregon border down to Glenn County. The blacktailed deer are a subspecies of mule deer, and are distinguished by their large ears. Once the deer is down and sedated, Rehse weighs the animal and examines its teeth to determine its approximate age. If she’s got her ultrasound with her, she’ll determine if the deer is pregnant. Later, in a state lab, its blood will be examined to determine the level of nutrients it’s carrying in its bloodstream. Rehse also places a GPS collar on the animal to track its movement through various habitats. It’s part of an effort to determine the health and survival capabilities of the state’s black-tailed deer population.

The state is conducting a similar study of the pronghorn antelope in Lassen, Modoc and Siskiyou counties. The techniques for finding and collaring these animals are quite different from those used for the black-tailed deer. 4

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GPS collared deer in Humboldt County. Photo by Angela

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Antelope are typically found in open spaces, foraging for their main diet of sagebrush in herds that can number up to 600. Instead of a single hunter stalking the animals, a helicopter swoops down on the herd. Capturing an antelope can be tricky, since the animal can run at speeds up to 55 miles an hour. Once an animal is singled out, and the helicopter is hovering overhead, a field worker in the craft shoots down a gun net to entrap the animal. It is then quickly hobbled and blindfolded. State biologists will then determine the animal’s age, physical condition, including body weight, and the presence of any diseases in the bloodstream.

Radio collars are put on the necks of each animal to help determine how large a range the animals need to survive. The numbers of pronghorn antelope in Northern California have seen a steep decline over the past 20 years, down from 4,955 in 1999 to 2,854 in 2020. If that trend is going to be reversed, notes Fish and Wildlife biologist Brian Ehler, there is work to be done to make the antelopes’ rangeland more habitable, starting with the removal of non-native plants that can choke out the sagebrush and other native plants the animals feed on.

Fencing that hinders the antelopes’ migrations can be replaced, on public and private lands, with “wildlife-friendly” fencing that allows the animals, especially the young ones, to go under the fence.

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Current studies of the black-tailed deer and pronghorn antelope involve labor-intensive, one-on-one methods for field workers like Rehse. But for other species of wild animals, state biologists have access to some 3,500 motion-activated cameras placed in forests throughout the state. These help determine not only population sizes but also the range and habitats of animals that include bears and bobcats.

Hunter kills of bears also provide data on their ages, health, and population size. “Bears appear to be abundant and widespread throughout California,” says Brett Furnas, a big game expert with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. It’s estimated that there are some 70,000 black bears roaming the state’s forests today. Wild animal counters can’t exactly go door to door; they have to use a variety of techniques, both low-tech and high-tech, remote and up close and personal. They employ not only hovering helicopters but examination of scat samples, careful tracking on foot and with cameras. It's a fascinating, and challenging, way to make a living. •

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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.

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EMBRACING THE CULTURE WITH JACK POTTER, JR.

JACK POTTER, JR., KNOWS the sound of genuine laughter – the way it flows like music when it is rooted in genuine connection. He remembers the way his grandfather’s eyes shone brighter, and his face took on a different quality in those moments when he was amidst his people, speaking their language and taking part in their traditions.

Potter was born in Redding and describes himself as “Mi-Wuk and Wintu, with Navajo and Pit River influence.” He is the Tribal Council Chairman with Redding Rancheria, a role he’s held for eight of the 22 years he’s been on the Council. He works as the cultural resource director for the tribe and serves on 44 boards concurrently at the city, county, state, national and tribal levels. Among them are the California Rural Indian Health Board, the California Nations Indian Gaming Association, United Way, Shasta Historical Society, and Lassen Park Foundation.

His tireless work centers on helping to restore the kind of wholehearted, sincere laughter and connection to his people that he witnessed with his grandfather. Potter believes that goal can be met by embracing cultural and spiritual traditions that had been forced to exist only in private.

“One day, I want to be able to talk and laugh the way my people do. Without your culture or identity, who are you? An empty shell, like a trained mouse in a maze. It’s very important to have that spiritual connection,” says Potter.

From drum and regalia classes to language restoration, and many culturally centered classes in between, Redding Rancheria is committed to helping to restore traditions that had been stripped away over the years.

“There was a time when we were invisible,” says Potter. “We tried to blend in – tried to fit in – but we were ostracized. If you remove all that history, it will happen again. We need those reminders of what happened. If we don’t have them, the next generation won’t know how to respond or react when history repeats itself.

“Celebrations like Indigenous People’s Day and Native American Heritage Month are important because they have welcomed people to celebrate their culture,” says Potter. Now that it is safe to be a Native, we try to share our ways and culture with others so that people have a better understanding that we just want to live – but we want to live in a way our Creator intended us to be.

“In Indian Boarding Schools, children were beaten for dancing,” says Potter. “You had soap in your mouth just for using your language. They were stripped of their entire culture. The old people preserved these traditions to keep them alive.”

Those painful experiences have created a generational trauma Potter says can only be healed4 continued on page 54

by addressing it directly: “Speak of it and share it, so that you can get beyond it. If you hold it inside, it festers. You have got to speak life into it so that it can move on.”

Potter has worked through his own share of trauma. His mother’s severe postpartum depression nearly led to his demise at her hands as an infant. His aunt, Lucy Gemmill, saved his life. Potter was raised by his maternal grandparents, Edith and Lloyd Stevens, and he frequently visited his paternal grandparents, Mildred and Willard Rhoades. He credits his loving relationship with both sets of grandparents as the reason he remains connected to his culture, works so hard to help others, and is committed to being the best grandpa he can be to his own grandson.

“One day, I want to be able to talk and laugh the way my people do. Without your culture or identity, who are you? An empty shell, like a trained mouse in a maze. It’s very important to have that spiritual connection,” says Potter.

His Grandpa Lloyd died when Potter was 12 and he moved to Orland with his Grandma Edith. She died just before his 21st birthday, but not before she shared a final request that would change the course of Potter’s life.

“One of the last things she asked me to do was take care of my mom. She said ‘Grandson, I know you have hard feelings for her, but remember that she is my daughter. I want you to love your mom and take care of her for me.’ I honored my grandmother’s wishes. The greatest lesson she taught me was forgiveness.” Potter repaired his relationship with his mom, returned to Redding, and connected with his paternal side of the family on a deeper level.

“I took my first flight with my Grandmother Mildred to the National Congress of American Indians Convention in 1998. She said to me ‘One day, you will be up on that stage, Grandson.’ I couldn’t imagine that she could look at me and see that. In 2012, I was elected as the vice president of the National Congress of American Indians – Pacific Region, the fourth-highest seat in Indian Country.”

Potter remains committed to giving back to the community he calls home. The Redding Rancheria is both a job creator and a healthcare provider in Shasta County. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rancheria received large vaccine supplies from the federal government and shared them with the entire community.

Redding Rancheria provided grants to many local mom-and-pop businesses during the pandemic. “I grew up in these places. They are the identity of Shasta County,” Potter says, recalling a generations-long connection with the family who owned Lim’s Café. “We were always accepted into the Chinese restaurants at a time when other establishments had signs that read ‘no dogs and no Indians.’ I felt like a person there because of their acceptance.”

When 9,000 Shasta County residents were without a primary health care provider, the Rancheria made the decision to reopen an old healthcare facility: “We were going to sell the building, but there was a need that had to be met.

“We are at every charitable event. A true leader must be involved to know what the needs and wants are – to provide support. Being there lets people know that you care.”

Whenever he feels disconnected, Potter says: “I take my shoes off on my land and connect with the spirits of the mountains, valleys, rocks and rivers. I can feel the prayers of the ancestors, of those who prayed for a better day.

“In traditional times, blood was not necessary to be family,” says Potter. “I feel like I’m a little part of making things better for people – not just my people – but everyone in this community. In Wintu Country, we are to provide even for the guests in our land. That is why we give back. When you have an abundance of something, give it to others. We want our country to be better – for everyone who resides in it.” •

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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moccasin charms (along with baby leather moccasins and character beanies) are selling like hotcakes across the internet. The unique accessories, jewelry, and gifts are made by Corina “Queenie” Sloan, the founder of Queenie’s Beanies.

Originally from Hopland, Sloan grew up on the reservation with her fellow Hopland Band of Pomo Indians. When she was about 8 years old, Sloan and her mother began exploring other parts of Northern California.

“I got bored a lot as a kid, so my mom would ask, ‘Where do you want to go?’ and we’d pick up and move,” Sloan says. They lived in Del Norte and Siskiyou County, and Sloan recently moved to Weed with her family.

Sloan got into knitting and crocheting 2014 as a hobby. She made beanies with monkey ears and owl faces but didn’t have any children at the time, so she started giving them to friends and selling them online for $5. People began buying them like crazy, willing to pay triple or even quadruple the amount she was asking for. Therefore, Sloan opened an online shop on Etsy and selling her beanies there and attending local farmers markets. “I started calling my business Queenie’s Beanies because it was something simple that people could remember,” Sloan says.

To stay challenged in her craft, Sloan got into doing more complicated stitchwork and beading. She created a 5,000-stitch beanie that took a lot of hours, but she believes she can finish one in two days (she’s going to time it soon). “I sold quite a few of those; I made a couple dozen of them in the last four years. People are obsessed with [the 5,000-stitch beanie] but they take a long time to make,” she says.

Sloan then got into beadwork, leather crafting, and making baby moccasins inspired by tribal designs. Some knitted baby moccasins look like a pair of Vans. Another pair is made of soft pink leather with beaded flowers on the front. Since everything is handmade, it’s all one of a kind.

However, her beaded moccasin charms that function as lovely rearview mirror hangers are her bestselling items.

“When COVID hit, I wanted to do something different, so I started beading moccasin charms. I came up with my own design and started making beaded medicine bags and filled them with angelica root, osha root and white sage,” Sloan says. “It took a long time to come up with my design. I figured out a rough design in a couple of weeks, but it was another two months to really love it and create a smooth pattern. Now I’m quick with them, I know the pattern.

I see people do similar types of moccasins, but my design is still unique.”

While perfecting her charm pattern, Sloan hosted a giveaway online to see if people would take to it, and she received a ton of orders. “I sold $10,000 one month, and these [beaded] moccasins have been a top seller for the last two years,” she said. Her beanies are the next most popular items along with the baby fur moccasins.

“I do different styles and custom work, and I get people from different tribes ordering these. They like certain styles, so I learned diverse ways of stitching to match

their customs,” she says. “Each tribe is different but a lot of it is similar, if you look at our regalia.”

Her miniature moccasins are her favorite thing to make, although she can get more of her design in larger pieces. She offers moccasins from mini to baby XL, the mini version that can fit a Barbie foot. The XXL is two inches long. Sloan will soon introduce some XXL moccasins that are three inches long.

She enjoys making these items that reflect her heritage and Native American traditions, but she is also a police officer and is back to working on Queenie’s Beanies parttime. “My goal is to focus on doing more farmers markets in Mt. Shasta and powwow shows. I feel like a lot of people don’t see this kind of work, so I want to show it,” she says.

People tend to buy her beadwork year-round. The moccasins are more popular in the summer when more baby showers are happening and winter when the holidays come around.

“I just really enjoy all of my hobbies and need to get out there and show people something different,” Sloan says. •

“I do different styles and custom work, and I get people from different tribes ordering these. They like certain styles, so I learned diverse ways of stitching to match their customs,” she says. “Each tribe is different but a lot of it is similar, if you look at our regalia.”

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.

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JOHN ACUNA IS A MAN of many titles. “Oh, man, that’s tough. It’s been a running joke this summer to figure out what the heck my title is. For Ríos to Rivers, my business card says ‘Trip Leader.’ For work, I’m a river guide on the Trinity River. I’m also a Valley Tribal Member from the Hoopa Valley Reservation. I guess, in reality, I’m just a great big river kid,” he explains with a laugh.

Growing up on the Trinity River, Acuna never fathomed making a career of it. “I spent my formative youth running amok in Hoopa all summer long, just down to the river and back every day. Then, when I got into high school, I joined the Hoopa Fire Department, where I started a career in firefighting. I did two years with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, then four with the Forest Service. But then I found out that I was going to have a child, so I stepped away from that and was trying to figure out a new path in my life when a good friend introduced me to the world of whitewater. It just set off this passion in me where I needed to be on the river again because somewhere along the way, I’d lost touch with it.”

The impact on him was spiritual. “When you can take a force like water and see it in its full power barreling down these rocky gradients, making incredible rapids, and then you throw yourself in there as this frail little human body and learn how to, not just safely, but confidently navigate it, you start to build this profound relationship with it. It’s like meeting a dance partner and learning how not to step on each other’s toes.”4

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“The river culture that I grew up in has always been this free-spirited lifestyle. But when I came on to work for Ríos and got to sit at the same table with world-class kayak instructors, it showed me that there is space in the recreation industry to be a really dialed professional.”

After completing his guide training in 2019, Acuna’s work on the water connected him with Ríos to Rivers, a nonprofit organization that invests in indigenous youth and rivers around the world. Acuna describes founder Weston Boyles’ vision as “an impressive cultural exchange program” where people who live on rivers that are being threatened by dams are introduced to rivers that are free, and vice versa. “When I met him 2019, he was doing a Chilean exchange program and brought a bunch of Chileans to the Klamath River. And then last summer, I came across him when he was doing his Paddle Travel Waters Project, which was about taking all these indigenous youth on the Klamath and teaching them how to whitewater kayak so they could be the first group to descend the river when the dams come out. For me, there’s something culturally significant and powerful about that being done by the kids who come from those river basins.”

While Acuna acknowledges the sensitive nature of the Klamath dam removals in general, he’s also excited about the project from a personal and recreational standpoint. “The water wars have been such a part of people’s lives over the last 100 years that it’s almost transgendered to a place of culture. But now that it’s becoming reality, there’s all this buzz about what that’s going to look like recreationally. I think people are going to flock to see this new river, as it were. And, as far as whitewater goes, it will certainly affect certain sections more than others. There are some places that haven’t seen water in 100 years that’ll be entirely new sections of river that could be top-notch. And the idea of being able to run the Klamath from source to sea is incredible. It’s like a whole new expedition on the table for people, something like 250 miles and a 16-day or more trip if you just floated it.”

Acuna’s work with the Ríos to Rivers organization is also giving him an avenue through which to teach other youth like himself about career goals. “The river culture that I grew up in has always been this free-spirited lifestyle. But when I came on to work for Ríos and got to sit at the same table with world-class kayak instructors, it showed me that there is space in the recreation industry to be a really dialed professional.” The program that Acuna helped with this past summer introduced 16 brand-new students to whitewater, 15 of whom had never sat in a kayak before. “Just going from day one where they don’t even know the equipment to the end of the program where these kids show confidence in dynamic and sometimes stressful environments, it’s an incredible opportunity to show these kids they can work in a world that they’re already more familiar with and historically connected to than most people. And the coolest thing is it’s giving them access to a world that has a pretty high barrier to entry as far as recreation being really expensive. A lot of these kids are coming from impoverished communities where they would never be exposed to this kind of world, and they’re getting fully immersed in it from the best in the business.”

For Acuna, life on the river comes with many lessons. “The river has always been a teacher of sorts. I don’t know if it’s a cultural thing or just how my brain works, but with whitewater specifically, you’ve got to just go with the flow. You must have this loving unattachment because if you hold on too tight to things, just like damming up a river, you stagnate. Instead, you have to let things roll off your back when they need to and appreciate where you’re at. And of course, you never touch the same river twice, right? It’s always constantly flowing by you and renewing itself and cleaning itself. I try to be like that. All wet.” •

For more information on Ríos to Rivers or Paddle Tribal Waters, visit: www.riostorivers.org

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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MARC DANIELS HAS long been fascinated with sealskin boats, and lately he’s become rather obsessed with the nigilax, a large open boat traditional to the Unangax people of the Aleutian Islands.

There was just one twist: a nigilax hadn’t been on the open sea for more than 200 years. The indigenous craftsmen who built them had been forced off their ancestral lands by Russian fur traders and their big boats were destroyed. Also lost was the knowledge of how to build them.

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Launching a legacy

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The lack of instructions did not deter Daniels, who has spent the better part of three decades studying and building the iqyax, or traditional sealskin kayak. After years of living and working with Unangax people on the windswept island of St. Paul deep in the Bering Sea, poring over artifacts in museums and reading historical accounts, Daniels completed his first nigilax build last year in Anchorage as part of a Head Start program.

Successful nigilax builds followed, first with a Cook Inlet native group and later on the island of Atka. Each project was a collaborative affair involving members from regional tribes and community members. 4 continued on page 68

“The water was calm and welcoming as representatives of many tribes came together for a blessing ceremony, welcoming of elders and allowing the saltwater to welcome another of its own.”

Photo on page 66: Marc Daniels, the lead builder on the nigilax project, transforms driftwood into building material.

Photo on left: Marc Daniels, left, Kanesia Price-McGlashan (a reporter with KUCB Radio on Unalaska island) and Christopher Grimes at the Mind’s Eye Manufactory in Ferndale.

(Photo by Mike Ferguson)

Photo below: Prior to the Ferndale build, a nigilax had not been to sea in more than 200 years.

(Photo by Mike Ferguson)

As much as he enjoyed helping the Unangax people in Alaska to reclaim an essential part of their seafaring heritage, Daniels was eager to return to his Humboldt County home of the past 10 years and organize a nigilax build at Mind’s Eye Manufactory & Coffee Lounge in Ferndale, the center he operates with his wife, Leah.

Prior to starting, Daniels connected with local members of the Wiyot and Wailaki tribes in the Eel River valley, as well as local Unangax people and the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska (an island in the Aleutian chain). He also invited members of any other tribes in the region as well as nonNative community members.

A California Arts Council “impact projects” grant kickstarted the Ferndale nigilax build after months of discussion, planning and fundraising. Christopher Grimes, who had recently relocated to Eureka, says he became an unexpected – but appreciative – member of the nigilax build crew.

“I walked into a quirky coffee shop in Ferndale for a coffee and ended up finding new friends and an outlet for my woodworking skills,” Grimes says. “We worked six days a week for months finding wood, milling and shaping the various pieces of the boat and becoming a functional team, and more importantly, friends. People came from the Navajo lands in the Southwest, from Unalaska, Washington, California coastal communities, the various mountain areas and tribal lands inland from the coast. Entire families joined the project and many wonderful cultural exchanges transpired. A little coffee shop in Ferndale literally changed my life in a good way.”

Daniels, who also works as a contractor when he’s not involved in his boatbuilding passion, says those kinds of friendships and cultural exchanges was a goal of the nigilax build. He’s also hoping to spark an interest in others, Native

and non-Native alike, to appreciate the past and make it a part of the present.

“I’m always looking for ways to take what I’m introducing or reintroducing and making it relevant. Not ‘look at this amazing technology our ancestors did,’ but to make it real, have them build it themselves and take it out on the water,” Daniels says.

The earliest Unangax builders would scour the beach for driftwood to use in their boat frames, and the Ferndale build was no different. Daniels says the Unangax designed their boats to mimic the bodies and movements of sea mammals and would cover the frames with the skin from sea lions. An industrial grade of nylon was substituted for the new boat.

The completed nigilax was launched May 27 during Alaska Native Day celebrations at Fort Ross. The ceremony marked a full-circle for the Unangax people and their nigilax boats, Daniels says. In the late 1700s, Russian fur traders conscripted the Unangax people and forced them into massive sea otter hunts before relocating them to the Russian establishment on the present-day Sonoma County coast.

Daniels says the Russians quickly learned that the Unangax could fit 20 or more men into a nigilax and slip away; to prevent such escapes, they destroyed the vessels. The subjugated Unangax were never able to return to their villages.

Grimes, who served as an apprentice builder, says the launch was a special day. “The water was calm and welcoming as representatives of many tribes came together for a blessing ceremony, welcoming of elders and allowing the saltwater to welcome another of its own.

“I believe the nigilax belongs to the sea and looks forward to bringing young people onto the local waters to explore and learn,” Grimes says. “Sea lions and otters welcomed the nigilax upon the ocean.”•

www.mindseyemanufactory.com

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.

“I’m always looking for ways to take what I’m introducing or reintroducing and making it relevant. Not ‘look at this amazing technology our ancestors did’ but to make it real, have them build it themselves and take it out on the water,” Daniels says.

Native and non-Native community members prepare to launch the nigilax at Fort Ross during a Memorial Day weekend celebration. (Photo by Christopher Grimes)

“This October, Enjoy Magazine marks its 17th anniversary, while Enjoy the Store celebrates its 13th year.

We are profoundly grateful for your continuous support, for welcoming us into your lives, for entrusting us with your stories and for sharing your creativity.”

—the Enjoy Team

LET’S CELEBRATE!

At this year’s International Women’s Wine Competition, New Clairvaux Vineyard won the very top accolade possible called the Best of the Best, with their 2020 Poor Souls Petite Sirah. It garnered an impressive 99-point score and was named the red wine show stunner. In addition, they earned six Double Golds and four Best in Classes with their other wines as well as their winemaker, Aimee Sunseri winning Best Woman Winemaker of the Year, for the second time!

The Adventure Challenge has earned a spot on the prestigious INC 5000 list, which ranks the most rapidly growing private companies in the United States.

Theory Coffee Roasters earned national recognition for their coffee-roasting skills by winning the Golden Bean North American competition. They clinched the top spot in the small chain category, marking their fifth consecutive year participating in the Golden Bean, where each coffee they entered received a medal. They have three locations in Redding, including one at the Redding Regional Airport.

California’s Sacramento River Rail Trail and Sacramento River Trail will be inducted into Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame.

The connected trail pair, the backbone of a developing 250-mile regional trail system, was selected for its scenic value, high use and community connections. www.railstotrails.org

Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding made Visit California’s top eight Family-Favorite Science Centers and Museums. At Turtle Bay Exploration Park, learn about Native American and pioneer history, meet orphaned animals and wander through the lorikeet aviary. Absorb the wonders of nature, wildlife, and history with a stroll through this 300-acre complex—museum, arboretum, sculpture park and forest camp.

Redding becomes first California city to complete an on-site 3-D printed home

A collaborative effort involving Emergent, the City of Redding, AccessHome and Don Ajamian Construction has materialized this project. The Wildfire Resolution house stands as a testament to its fire resistance, disaster resilience and energy efficiency, constructed from sustainable concrete, and featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Matthew Gile, the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Emergent 3D, along with Don Ajamian, the Chief Executive Officer of Emergent 3D, recognized the urgent need for swift and affordable home reconstruction following the Carr Fire. It was at that point they founded Emergent 3D, aiming to leverage 3D printing and robotic construction techniques to accelerate home construction.

Field & Stream just named Redding one of the top 10 trout fishing towns in the United States. www.fieldandstream.com/fishing/ best-destinations-trout-fishing

a-maize-ing — taste

SPICY CAJUN CORN CHOWDER

FALL IS MY favorite season. The crisp air, the colorful leaves, the cozy sweaters. And of course, the comfort food. Nothing warms me up more than a bowl of creamy, hearty soup on an autumn day. And one of my go-to soups for fall is corn chowder.

Corn chowder is a classic American dish that originated in New England. This thick, creamy soup made with corn, potatoes, onions and cream is a simple but satisfying meal that showcases the sweet and savory flavors of corn. You can enjoy it all year round, but it is especially tasty in the fall when fresh corn is still available.

I like to make my corn chowder a bit spicy – Cajun style. The tang serves as a perfect contrast to the sweet, earthy flavor of the corn. Plus, the splash of heavy whipping cream gives the chowder a creamy balance.

This recipe has a kick, but it is not too fiery. It’s not tongue-on-fire, eyes-watering, nose-running spicy. But you may want to make sure your favorite beverage is nearby!

If you are pressed for time, frozen corn will work fine for this recipe, but I prefer to use fresh corn from the cob. To remove the corn kernels from the cob, lay a shucked ear of corn on its side on a secure cutting board. Cut off the kernels, rotating the cob as you slice so it’s always sitting on a flattened side.

This recipe will make about 8-10 servings, so you may have leftovers – and this chowder tastes even better the next day. You can easily halve the recipe if you need to but believe me when I tell you to make the whole pot and enjoy it for a few nights. Or do what I usually do: Double the recipe and freeze half of it for later.

Enjoy!

SPICY CAJUN CORN CHOWDER

INGREDIENTS

• 1 stick butter

• 1 lb. chicken breast, diced

• 4 T Cajun seasoning

• 1 cup sweet onions, diced

• 1 cup celery, diced

• 1 T fresh garlic, diced

• 1 cup flour

• 1 cup red potatoes, diced

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup corn kernels

• 1½ tsp. black pepper

• ½ T cumin

• 1 T fresh parsley, chopped

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 6 cups heavy whipping cream

• 2 T sour cream

• Green, yellow, and red peppers, julienne-sliced

• bacon for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: In heavy-gauge soup pot (or Dutch oven), melt butter.

Step 2: Coat chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook until chicken is about 165 degrees in the center. Remove chicken from pot and cut into cubes. Set aside.

Step 3: Add onions, celery and garlic to soup pot and cook vegetables until soft.

Step 4: Slowly add flour to soup pot and cook at medium temperature, stirring continuously for 7-8 minutes (set a timer). This is the roux. Do not brown the roux.

Step 5: In a separate pan, boil the diced red potatoes until they begin to soften (al dente). Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 6: Slowly stir chicken broth into the roux, stirring continuously to incorporate.

Step 7: Add cooked chicken, corn kernels, spices, herbs and heavy whipping cream. Bring to 180 degrees for 5 minutes.

Step 1: Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and julienne peppers.

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.

Jen Peterson enjoys spending time with her family and friends, meeting new people and spending time outdoors. Her passion for photography has continued to grow every year for the past decade. She specializes in weddings, portraits and real estate photography. (And she captures beautiful landscapes when she can.) You can see more of her work at www.jenpetersonphotography.com

MAPLE GLAZED PORK CHOPS

This savory and sweet autumn-inspired dish combines the flavors of tender pork, maple syrup and sautéed apples. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

4 bone-in pork chops

Salt and pepper to taste

2 T olive oil

2 apples, cored and sliced

1 T butter

¼ cup maple syrup

¼ cup maple syrup

¼ tsp. cinnamon

¼ tsp. nutmeg

¼ tsp. allspice

Fresh parsley (chopped) or rosemary

PREP TIME: 15-20 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 15-25 MINUTES

MAKES FOUR SERVINGS

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DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2: Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.

Step 32: In large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the sliced apples and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 5: In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Pour mixture over the apples in the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 6: Return the seared porkchops to the skillet, nestling them among the apples.

Step 7: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for about 10-15 minutes or until the pork chops are cooked through and have reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

Step 8: Remove the skillet from the oven and let sit for a few minutes.

Step 9: Serve the pork chops over a bed of the sautéed apples. Drizzle remaining glaze over the top.

Step 10: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or rosemary.

EVENTS LOCAL

OCTOBER 2023

FEATURED EVENTS

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anderson

October 4

• Sunset River Jam, Anderson River Park Amphitheater, 2800 Rupert Road, 5pm, www.andersonchamberofcommerce.com

October 5, 12, 19, 26

• Storytime, Anderson Library, 3200 West Center St., 3:30-4:30pm, www.shastalibraries.org

October 5, 12

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

October 6th

October 7-8

• 67th Gem Show, Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St., 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday, www.shastagemandmineral.org

burney

October 4, 11

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

October 6

• Yarns at the Library, Burney Library, 37116 Main St., 11am-noon, www.shastalibraries.com

October 7

• Mixed Media Art Class – Stamp Carving, Burney Library, 37116 Main St., 11am-12:30pm, www.shastalibraries.com

October 18

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

October 21

• Mixed Media Art Class – Watercolor Mixing, Color Wheel and Values, Burney Library, 37116 Main St., 11am-12:30pm, www.shastalibraries.com

October 24

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

October 25

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

October 26

• Adult Book Club, Burney Library, 37116 Main St., 11am-1pm, www.shastalibraries.com

chico

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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

October 4, 11, 18, 25

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

October 6-7

• Oktoberfest 2023, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 1075 East 20th St., www.sierranevada.com/event/oktoberfest

October 6, 13

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

October 7, 14, 21, 28

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

October 7

• The Great Pumpkin Splash, PV Rec Center & Pool, 2320 North Ave., 1-3pm and 4-6pm family sessions, 7-10pm Jaws Movie Night, www.chicorec.com

October 11-12

• GrowTech Fest, Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant, 1075 E 20th St., 10am, www.paradisechamber.com

October 13

• Art & Wine Walk, Downtown Chico, 5-8pm, www.downtownchico.com

October 14

• Harvest Sidewalk Sale, Downtown Chico, 10am-5pm, www.downtownchico.com

• NAACP 3rd Black & White Gala & Awards Event, 2565 California Park Drive, 5-9pm, www.chicochamber.com

October 21

• Movies in the Park “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania,” DeGarmo Park, 3428 Esplanade, 6pm activities, 8pm movie, www.chicorec.com

• Chico Concours Car Show, Butte Creek Country Club, 175 Estates Drive, 10am-4pm, www.chicoconcours.com

• Chic-O-BerFest All-Age Oktoberfest, End of Normal, 2500 Estes Road, 1-9pm, www.chicochamber.com

October 28

• Butte Rose Society Rose Show, Chico Community Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave., 1-4pm, www.redbluffchamber.com

October 28-29

• Chico Home & Garden Show, Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St., 10am-5pm, www.chicohomeshow.com

October 31

• Treat Street, Downtown Chico, 2-5pm, www.downtownchico.com

corning

October 3

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

October 7

• Olive Festival and Car Show, Corning Community Park, 1485 Toomes Ave., 10am-3pm, www.corningcachamber.org

dunsmuir

October 5, 12, 19, 26

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

October 14

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

etna

October 7, 14

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

October 7

• Rockside Ranch Run for Restoration 5k, Downtown Etna Main Street, 9-11am, www.rocksideranch.org/5krun

manton

October 7

• Apple Festival, Manton Elementary School, 31345 Forward Road, 9am-4pm, www.mantonapple.com

mcarthur

october 7-8

• Pumpkin Festival, Inter Mountain Fair 44218 A Street, 10am Saturday 11am Sunday, www.inter-mountainfair.com

mccloud

October 14

• Apple Harvest Festival, Main Street McCloud, 10am-5pm, www.mccloudchamber.com

October 28

• Halloween Pub Crawl, Main Street McCloud, 4-9pm, www.mccloudchamber.com

magalia

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Magalia Farmers MarketMobile, Magalia Community Center, 13917 South Park Drive, noon-2pm, www.paradisechamber.com

mount shasta

October 2, 9, 16

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

oroville

October 1, 8, 15, 22

• Oroville Fall Concerts in the Park, Riverbend Park, 50 Montgomery St., 2:30pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

October 6

• Downtown Oroville First Friday, various Downtown Oroville locations on Montgomery Street, starts at 4pm

October 7, 14, 21

• Salmon Tour Down the Feather River, Feather River Fish Hatchery, 5 Table Mountain Blvd., 9am and 12:30pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

October 7

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

October 28

• Full Moon Paddles, Forebay Aquatic Center, 930 Garden Drive, 6-9pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

paradise

October 7-8

• Johnny Appleseed Days, Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway, 10am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday, www.paradisechamber.com

October 8

• Flatland Cavalry, Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Road, 7:30pm, www.paradiseperformingarts.com

October 14

• Peddlers Fair, Deja Vu Nursery, 5424 Foster Road, 8am-4pm, www.dejavunursery.com

October 28

• Community Halloween, Terry Ashe Rec Center, 6626 Skyway, 6-8pm, www.paradisechamber.com

red bluff

October 5

• Annual Fall Mixer & Dinner, The Bluff Private Event Venue, 20200 Live Oak Road, 6-8:30pm, www.redbluffchamber.com

October 7, 14, 21, 28

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

October 19-21

• Western Open Fiddle Championships, Red Bluff Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road, www.westernopenfiddle.com

redding

October 1-31

• Walktober, Shasta County, all month, www.healthyshasta.org/walks

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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

October 3

• National Night Out, your local neighborhood, 6:30-9pm, www.cityofredding.com

October 3, 10

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

October 4, 11, 18, 25

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

October 5, 12, 19, 26

• Thursday’s Late Night Fiesta, Cicada Cantina, 1691 Hilltop Drive, 9pm, www.visitredding.com

October 6

• Public Power Week Downtown Celebration, Market Street in Downtown Redding, 4-6pm, www.cityofredding.com

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

October 6-8

• Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow 2023, Redding Rodeo Grounds, 715 Auditorium Drive, 7pm Friday, noon Saturday and Sunday, www.visitredding.com

October 7

• Nor-Cal Think Pink 5K, Sundial Bridge, Arboretum Loop Trail, 10am-5pm, www.norcalthinkpink.org

• Community Creek Clean-Up, Sacramento River Trail, 975 North Market St., 8am-12pm, www.cityofredding.com

• Local Author Fair, Shop Around the Corner Books, 1430 Butte St., 10am-2pm, www.visitredding.com

• Sol, Diestelhorst Bridge, Sacramento River Trail, 5:30pm, www.visitredding.com

October 7-8

• Big Bike Weekend, Red Lion Hotel, 1830 Hilltop Drive, 10am, www.visitredding.com

October 7, 14, 21, 28

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

October 8

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

• Nor-Cal Think Pink Car Show, Redding Elks Lodge, 250 Elk Dr., 9am-2pm, www.norcalthinkpink.org

October 11

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

October 13

• Light the Night (Spooky Edition), Tiger Field, 1000 West Cypress Ave., 6:30pm, www.visitredding.com

October 14

• 2023 Nor-Cal Golden Palooza, Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Drive, 10am-2pm, www.visitredding.com

October 19

• Nor-Cal Think Pink Day and Bag Handout, Tri Counties Banks on Hilltop Drive and South Street, 5-9pm, www.norcalthinkpink.org

• Nor-Cal Think Pink Resource Fair and Sundial Lighting, Sundial Bridge, 5-8pm, www.norcalthinkpink.org

October 21

• The Pink Pub Crawl, Downtown Redding, www.norcalthinkpink.org

shingletown

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

• Farmers Market, Shingletown Library, 7074 Wilson Hill Road, 3-7pm, www.healthyshasta.org

yreka

October 4, 11, 18, 25

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

weed

October 4, 11, 18, 25

• Weed Farmers Market, Bel Air Park, 450 College Ave., 3:30-6:30pm, www.discoversiskiyou.com

axiom theatre repertory

www.axreptheatre.com

October 6-28

• “The Rocky Horror Show,” 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday

cascade theatre

www.cascadetheatre.org

October 6

• Shakey Graves, 7:30pm

October 7

• Shane Smith and the Saints, 7:30pm

October 14

• One of These Nights - The Songs of the Eagles, 7:30pm

chico performances

www.chicoperformances.com

October 1

• Quinteto Latino, 2pm

October 7

• Nickel Creek, 7:30pm

October 11

• Cirque Mechanics - Zephyr, 7:30pm

October 13

• Sheng Wang, 7:30pm

October 22

• Mariachi Herencia de México, 7:30pm

chico theatre company

chicotheatrecompany.csstix. com

October 1-22

• “Fiddler on the Roof,” 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

feather falls casino & lodge

www.featherfallscasino.com

October 7

• Autoberfest Car Show, 10am-3pm

historic hawes farm

www.historichawesfarm.com

October 2-27

• Mommy & Me, noon-5pm Monday-Friday

October 5, 12, 19, 26

• Family Night, 5-9pm

October 7

• Taste of the Maize, 2-6pm

October 7, 14, 21, 28

• Patch Open/Haunts Open, 10am-11pm

October 8, 15, 22, 29

• Patch Open/Haunts Closed, 10am-6pm

October 21-22

• Western Weekend

October 28

• Trunk or Treat and Kid’s Costume Contest

nash ranch

www.nashranch.com

October 1-31

• Pumpkin Patch Open, 10am-6pm

October 1-31

• The Dreams of Darkness Haunted House, 6:45-9:30pm

redding auditoriumcivic

www.reddingcivic.com

October 8

• Colton Dixon & Jordan Feliz, 7pm

redding performing arts center

www.reddingpac.com

October 19-28

• “Arsenic & Old Lace,” 7pm ThursdayFriday, 2pm and 7pm Saturday

October 6

• The Timbre Comedy Show, 7pm

riverfront playhouse

www.riverfrontplayhouse.net

October 20-29

• “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Saturday-Sunday

redding library

www.shastalibraries.org

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

• Baby Storytime, 11-11:30am

October 3, 17

• Teen Advisory Board, 6-7:30pm

October 4, 11

• Toddler Storytime, 11-11:30am

October 4, 18

• Teen Book Club, 4-5pm

October 5, 19, 21

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

October 5, 12, 19

• Family Story Hour, 3-4pm

October 6, 13, 20

• Preschool Storytime, 11-11:30am

October 8

• Family Story Hour, 1-2pm

October 9

• Solar Eclipse Art for Kids, 3:30-4:30pm

October 10

• Teen Financial Literacy Workshop, 6-7:30pm

October 11

• The Library Book Group, 11am-noon

• Space Escape Room, 3-4pm

October 14

• Solar Eclipse Children Program, 9-11am

• Teen Time, 3-4pm

October 16, 21

• Drop-In Craft Time, 3-5pm

October 18

• Help Me Grow Shasta Storytime, 11-11:30am

October 25, 27

• Lead Prevention Storytime, 11-11:30am

October 25

• Lego Time, 3-4pm

• Sip and Paint, 5:30-7:30pm

October 26

• Teen Chess Club, 4-5pm

October 31

• Teen Spooky Mystery/Costume Contest, 6-7:30pm

rolling hills casino

www.rollinghillscasino.com

October 1

• Steve Aoki, 7pm

senator theatre chico

www.senatortheatrechico.com

October 7

• 03 Greedo with DJ Atron, 8pm

October 8

• Bad Religion, 8pm

October 14

• Shlump, 8pm

shasta performingcollegearts

www.shastacollege.edu/

ArtsEvents

October 13-22

• “The Wolves,” 7pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

October 28

• The Shasta Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, 7:30pm

state theatre red bluff

www.statetheatreredbluff.com

October 11

• Ann Wilson of Heart & Tripsitter, 7:30pm

October 18

• Christopher Cross, 7:30pm

October 23

• Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Hits The History, & Dirt Does Dylan, 7:30pm

October 25

• Rastrelli Cello Quartet, 7pm, www.tehamaconcertseries.org

October 28

• Antsy McClain & The Trailer Troubadours, 7:30pm

schreder planetarium

www.shastacoe.org/programsservices/schreder-planetarium

October 13

• Ancient Skies (Stars of the Pharaohs; Seven Wonders), 7pm

October 27

• Star Travel (Faster than Light; IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System), 7pm

the dip

www.thedipredding.com

October 3

• Voice of Addiction and Don’t Care, 8pm

October 4

• The Sam Chase & The Untraditional, 8pm

October 12

• The Shivas, 8pm

October 13

• Broadway Calls and Resurrection Radio, 8:30pm

October 14

• Bearly Dead, 9pm

October 20

• Oog Bogo and AxisSova, 8:30pm

October 21

• “Take On Me” The Ultimate ‘80s Party, 7:30pm

turtle bay exploration park

www.turtlebay.org

October 1-31

• Water Wonders, 2pm Wednesdays and Thursdays

• Snow, Tiny Crystals, Global Impact, museum hours

• AI: Your Mind and the Machine, museum hours

October 5, 12, 19, 26

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October 7

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October 14

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October 21

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live your dream

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF RED BLUFF

THIS MONTH, Enjoy reached out to Jennifer Sizemore, Club President, Soroptimist International of Red Bluff.

ENJOY: Tell us about Soroptimist International and its mission.

SIZEMORE: Soroptimist International is a global organization for women. The word Soroptimist means “Best for Women.” Our mission is to provide women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. We achieve this mission by providing such things as academic scholarships, a Live Your Dream Award, The Autumn Project and most recently our first annual Dream It, Be It event: Career Support for Girls.

ENJOY: What motivated you to join this organization?

SIZEMORE: I was invited to a Melanie-Rose Kinner award night. The award was given to five high school girls who overcame obstacles or struggled during the school year. It was so inspiring listening to each girl’s story and seeing the impact the award provided, I knew I wanted to be a member.

ENJOY: Tell us a little bit about “Dream It Be It.”

SIZEMORE: This career support program is designed to inspire, educate and guide girls ages 14-18 toward a successful future. Our Red Bluff chapter will be holding our first Dream It, Be It event on November 4 from 9am-3pm at the Tehama County Board of Education building. Professionals from various fields help with interactive workshops, mentorship sessions and panel discussions to give participants insights, resources and encouragement to achieve their dreams. The goal is to provide a supportive environment where girls can explore different career paths, learn about the skills and education required and discover the endless possibilities available to them. Whether they dream of becoming doctors, engineers, artists, or entrepreneurs, this event helps girls build confidence, set goals and develop the skills to turn their dreams into reality.

ENJOY: Soroptimist International places a strong emphasis on empowering women and girls. How has the Red Bluff chapter worked to achieve this goal?

SIZEMORE: Every year, Soroptimist International of Red Bluff awards academic scholarships to high school seniors and college students. Also, a $1,000 Live Your Dream Award is awarded to a woman who is going back to school or technical

training and is the sole provider for her family. This award empowers recipients by helping them achieve their goals despite their struggle to balance home and professional life. Applications are open through November 15 and you can find the link on our Facebook page.

Our chapter also helps a local high school club stock hygiene products for students at Red Bluff High School, and we also campaigned and fundraised for the Big Splash Park that is now in the design phase.

ENJOY: Where would you like to see Soroptimist International of Red Bluff make further impact within the community?

SIZEMORE: A major future goal is increasing our membership. We cannot provide our mission without members. New members bring motivation and inspire new projects. Men can join, too, as Soroptimisters!

ENJOY: How does this organization engage with other community partners to amplify its impact?

SIZEMORE: We have partnered with six other local service clubs to raise money for a playground at the PATH Shelter that is being built for our homeless community members. The clubs are putting on a Spooktacular Spaghetti Feed 0ct. 12. We can achieve more when we work together.

ENJOY: How has Soroptimist International of Red Bluff made a difference in someone’s life?

SIZEMORE: One story that comes immediately to mind is that a Melanie-Rose Kinner award recipient was a Camp Fire survivor. When she received her award, she really let us know why this meant a lot to her and her future. It was emotional and made all of us as members feel proud that a small awards night could mean so much to one girl.

ENJOY: What types of volunteer opportunities are available through this organization?

SIZEMORE: Volunteers can be a part of Dream It, Be It, help with fundraising events like Floats and Notes, donate toiletries for the Autumn Project, donate time or donations to our annual yard sale, and wrap gifts over the holiday season with us. Volunteers can also help raise funds and awareness for the Big Splash Park. Join us the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30pm at the Tehama County Visitor Center to learn more. •

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