Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living — January 2024

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I spent most of my 15 years teaching across several grade levels at Mistletoe School. Try as I might, I never found my sweet spot with teaching. I absolutely loved working with the kids, but something was missing.

As an adult, I remained athletic, rock climbing and doing CrossFit. I became a personal trainer, a nutrition coach, and a Level 1 trainer for CrossFit. The inspiration to change occurred to me suddenly on New Year’s Day when I realized that everyone needs Physical Therapy at some point, and it’s essentially teaching movement one-on-one! I heard about Shasta College starting a new Physical Therapist Assistant program, so I reached out to the program director, Marcee, to learn more.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR, and thank you for joining us as we embark on this journey of bold beginnings. In this issue, we delve into the realms of health, well-being and personal growth, exploring stories that inspire transformative paths.

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Meet the proprietors behind Ignite Health and Wellness, which aims to holistically help clients achieve optimal health in their quest toward a balanced, vibrant life.

Natural healing also forms the core of Renee Camila’s career – she’s a multifaceted practitioner, herbalist, birth worker and educator.

We’re also impressed by the transformative Rockside Ranch, an eight-month life restoration program offering young men a chance to rediscover purpose and hope through hands-on work.

This issue also features the heartwarming story of SIP Coffee Bar in Red Bluff, where a longtime stay-at-home mom has created a family-oriented community hub, complete with a play area for kids and a dog-friendly atmosphere. And in Redding, the newly relocated Sweetspot has built a winning recipe for success with three main ingredients: passion, mindset and people.

Health isn’t just about your body – financial health is also critical to a person’s wellbeing, and we’ve got some tips for strengthening yours. Even seemingly small changes can make a big difference.

As we flip the calendar to 2024, we’re looking forward to this journey of bold beginnings, and we’re filled with the spirit of renewal and possibilities for the year to come. Enjoy!

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“Embrace the bold beginning, where courage meets curiosity and the journey unfolds with limitless possibilities.”

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WHAT I ENJOY DR. RON ZUFALL, D.D.S. Caring Family Dentistry WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DENTAL STORY? Most of my favorites are funny things that have happened with my staff. I have a wonderful team, some of whom have been with me for 20, 26 and 30 years! One summer day, one of my hygienists planted a “rattlesnake” outside the back door of the office for me to “find.” After seeing it, slamming the door, and warning the whole office to not open that door, I armed myself with an iron rod.

Seeing that the “snake” had not moved away, I slowly opened the door and delivered a fatal blow that sent shards of porcelain flying in all directions. And yes, they filmed me and were laughing hysterically.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LIVING IN THE NORTH STATE? Two things. The people here in the North State are the best! Friendly, generous and so willing to help their neighbors and even strangers. We lost a home to fire, then nine months later lost another in the Carr Fire, so our family has experienced that North State hospitality personally. Second is the outdoors. Mountains, rivers, lakes, and forests are all around us. I can get home from work and be kayaking on Whiskeytown Lake in about 15 minutes. I love that.

WHAT’S A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU? After eight years of college in Davis and San Francisco, and 33 years in the dental profession, I am still an Anderson boy at heart. Not much better than fishing a private bass pond or taking some target practice with my friends.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A DENTIST? My family dentist in Redding, Dr. Leon Nelson, perked my interest in dentistry at a very young age. I loved the way he ran his office, his passion about his profession, his time for family and he displayed lots of pictures of backpacking and fishing, both of which were passions of mine, as well.

IF YOU COULD DINE WITH ANY HISTORICAL FIGURE, LIVING OR DEAD, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHAT WOULD YOU ASK THEM? Joshua from the Old Testament. I would love to understand how people who have witnessed such amazing miracles of God, first hand, could then turn their back on Him only one generation later.

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Flight. I have been SCUBA diving for 40 years which is a lot like flying. So, taking that subsurface feeling to overland heights would be a rush. A recreation version of our U.S. Marine Corps troops: Land, sea and air.

WHAT’S YOUR ULTIMATE GUILTY PLEASURE MOVIE? Good luck finding this one: “Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension,” staring Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Jeff Goldblum and Christopher Lloyd. A close second is John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd in “The Blues Brothers.” •

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H I T T I N G T H E SW E E T S P OT W I T H CHARMAINE YU CHARMAINE YU HAS always had a sweet spot for desserts. As she neared graduation from the Art Center of Design in Pasadena, she dreamed of opening a business. At just 25 years old – without any previous experience owning a business of her own – Yu and her boyfriend/business partner Chris Evans took a leap of faith to open Sweetspot. Fifteen years later, the Redding staple continues to inspire the community with its delicious cupcakes and gelato, savory ramen and bristling artistic energy.

Yu grew up knowing the value of kindness, resilience and hard work. It was the foundation her parents, Imelda and George Yu, laid for her early on as restaurateurs who owned and operated Sailing Boat Restaurant in Redding. Her dad’s entrepreneurial spirit inspired Yu to go into business for herself. “I’ve always known I wanted to have my own business, just like my dad,” says Yu. As a new business owner, Yu carved out her own path to success one step at a time. Sweetspot first opened in 2008 on Hilltop Drive in Redding, sharing a parking lot with entertainment giant Chuck E. Cheese. In 2013, the beloved cupcake and gelato destination doubled its square footage when it made its way further south along Hilltop Drive, becoming neighbors with Tokyo Garden Japanese Restaurant.

Earlier this year, Yu and Evans took a bold step to purchase a building at 1244 Hartnell Ave., a location with more than enough room for the restaurant to find its proverbial sweet spot.

“The first two years were the hardest two years of my life, but I learned so much and I’m still learning new things every day – 15 years later,” says Yu. The recipe for a successful business, she says, comes down to three key ingredients: “Passion: do what you love. Mindset: it makes all the difference in how you handle everything. People: your team and your customers should be at the center of all you do.”

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“ The first two years were the hardest two years o f m y l i f e , b u t I l e a r n e d s o m u c h a n d I ’m s t i l l l e a r n i n g n e w t h i n g s e v e r y d a y – 1 5 y e a r s l a t e r,” s a y s Yu .

Yu is especially grateful to her stellar team – which totals 16, including herself and Evans.

She loves knowing that her loyal customers and her community appreciate what Sweetspot brings to the table. Their lead baker, Laura Armstrong, has been with Sweetspot since it opened in 2008 – a testament to the dedication and consistency at the restaurant’s core.

Over the years, Yu has shared her space freely with other creatives, including musicians, painters, photographers, up-cyclers and more. Sweetspot’s walls have been adorned with local works of art, boldly and playfully mixing with the colorful and eclectic design aesthetic lovingly curated by Yu and her team.

The new location on Hartnell Avenue has doubled Sweetspot’s space and opportunity for creativity. Yu is excited to have room to host more events and collaborate with other local businesses and creatives. She’s already begun curating art shows and other community events with local artists and bands in an open room at the new location, something she plans to do regularly in 2024. 4 continued on page 21 JANUARY 2024

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Like the creative opportunities, Sweetspot’s menu is growing, too. In fact, an expanding menu has been a hallmark of each move. “We became more than a dessert shop when we moved to the location next to Tokyo Garden.

With double the square footage we had at our first location, we added ramen, fresh salads and more to the menu. And here we are, 10 years later, doing it again,” says Yu. When the cold weather sets in, one of Yu’s favorite things to do is make comfort food: “I love biscuits, and they will be on the new menu at our new location.”

Aside from the buttery, tastes-like-home style biscuits, Yu has a few other surprises up her sleeve, but she says the menu will also retain the favorites that have kept Sweetspot’s customers coming back again and again.

In terms of personal favorites from the classic Sweetspot menu, Yu says “The Diva” takes the (cup)cake for her: “I love caramel and white chocolate any time.”

While changing locations can be a risky move for any business, Yu sees it as an opportunity to create more room for fun and build community. Adaptability is the gift that keeps on giving. “Change is the only constant in business.

I have learned to be calm in the chaos and that there’s always a solution to every problem,” says Yu. The interior of the new location, like the others, was curated piece by piece with love by The Sweet Sixteen. It features a room for private events and additional seating – a warm welcome to the many happy visitors waiting to discover their new favorite menu item at their favorite local spot.

Owning a business isn’t for the faint of heart, but Yu encourages other aspiring business owners to take the same bold step she took 15 years ago: “Just do it.”

The decision to open Sweetspot has, no doubt, fed Yu’s passion for good food, community, people and design.

Her desserts and meals have fed the bellies of countless visitors over the years, but the warmth, kindness, creativity and good vibes that abound at Sweetspot have done just as much to feed their souls. •

“We became more than a dessert shop when we moved to the location next to Tokyo Garden. With double the square footage we had at our first location, we added ramen, fresh salads and more to the menu. And here we are, 10 years later, doing it again,” says Yu.

Sweetspot • 1244 Hartnell Ave., Redding (530) 226-8086 Open Tuesday - Saturday, 11 am – 8:30 pm, dine-in or take-out Find them on Instagram and Facebook

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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WE OFTEN TALK about our physical and mental health – but don’t overlook your financial health. The new year is a great time to take a look at your financial goals and strategize some steps to get there. Here are a few ways to get started.

1. Get an accurate picture of where your money is coming from and where your money is going. Create a budget that matches your cash flow. This will help you see where you can make adjustments and put money into savings.

2. Set up automatic transfers from your checking account to your savings account.

3. Shop around for services like internet plans, cell phone bills and insurance.

Negotiate with these companies for better

deals. Are your insurance policies still the best for your needs?

4. Before making purchases for non-essential items, give your self a few days to think about whether you really need the item.

5. Making your home more energy-efficient will help lower your utility bills. Using energy-efficient appliances, sealing drafts and turning off lights when you leave a room can make a difference.

6. Cooking at home is healthier and more cost-effective. Plan meals and grocery shop strategically. Bring a lunch to work and brew your own coffee. It may surprise you how much you spend each month on those things Treat yourself once in a while, but don’t make it a daily habit.

7. Keep communication open about your finances with your significant other. Talk about your financial goals, paying off debt, home buying, etc.

8. Set up an IRA or 401K. Try to increase your contributions by a set percentage each year.

9. Set up an emergency fund for those surprises that may come your way, like an expensive car repair or a tax bill.

10. Keep an eye on your credit scores and credit history. This will help you better understand your credit position. It can also help you detect any inaccuracies.

Check it often. •

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HOLISTIC H E A LT H I G N I T E H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S FOR THOSE OPEN to holistic healing and natural therapies, Ignite Health and Wellness at 3615 Bechelli Lane in Redding is the place to go for massage, guided meditation, cupping, Reiki and vibroacoustic therapy. Founder Sara Clark opened Ignite in 2019, and then her friend and fellow massage therapist Emily Wright came on board. They had both been massage therapists since 2014 and met while attending the Marinello School of Beauty.

Clark has lived in Redding since 1999 with her husband, 20-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son. She’s originally from Eugene, Ore., and lived in Chico for a while before moving to Redding. She earned her bachelor’s degree in science of health and wellness from Purdue University Global.

“It was close to a good education system and the weather’s nice,” she says. They love hiking, boating, and being outdoors, close to lakes and mountains, and being centrally located. “The vibe here is much more in line with us.”

Ignite’s goal is to be a hub or a guide for people to achieve optimal holistic health and wellness. Clark wants people to know there are different treatment options for whatever they are going through, alternatives to traditional medicine (although much of it depends on lifestyle). Ignite’s five pillars to reaching optimal health include sleep, diet, mindset, movement and stress management.

The key with Ignite is for people to find their holistic balance and navigate their path by utilizing certain products and techniques. Ignite helps keep people on track, offer guidance if needed, and provide a network of likeminded people.

“Health and wellness have always been a passion of mine and I’m not antianything, but for many people, their first choice is to get on medication. I feel deeply that should not be someone’s first approach. I think it’s important to be educated on your own body; I’m passionate about quality of life and there are things you can do to achieve that with plant medicine and being active,” Clark says.

When asked how people get into this type of holistic health and wellness mindset/lifestyle, Clark replies, “It all starts with a conversation. These conversations within the community get started, and information and knowledge begin starts shared in relation to achieving certain goals, and it broadens your perspective. When you have something really wrong with you, it can be scary. I can see why you’d want to go to a doctor, but they can be busy, and it can be hard to get in and receive the treatment you need. That’s why I think knowing your body is so important and what works for you.”

Ignite’s core client demographic is anyone open to alternative treatment options, she says, and her team works with people to identify what natural therapy could benefit them. 4 continued on page 28

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“WE HAVE CONVERSATIONS TO LET THEM KNOW THERE ARE A LOT OF OPTIONS SINCE THE BODY WORKS AS A WHOLE.” “We have conversations to let them know there are a lot of options, since the body works as a whole. Wellness is our biggest service and we’re not in a huge office, but we have a network of acupuncturists, chiropractors and others who we can refer people to,” she says.

Ignite has a lot of regulars, working mainly through referrals and word-of-mouth. “We have a great clientele,” she says.

Four other therapists work at Ignite, specializing in not only massage but Chakra energy work, aesthetics, vibroacoustics and more.

Vibroacoustics is a noninvasive therapy that uses lowfrequency sounds to help with DNA repair, pain relief, quelling anxiety and more. In a fully immersive experience, laying on a bed with headphones on for 30 minutes or longer, different frequencies run through your body, homing in on the different types of brainwaves found in a meditative or REM state. Thirty-minute sessions are common (but can be longer) and combined with cupping or Reiki sessions.

They also offer corporate wellness programs, including chair massage.

Clark believes that getting out in the community, networking, meeting people, and making a true difference in people’s lives is what makes Ignite Health and Wellness so successful.

“When one person feels better and is living a good quality of life, then it definitely reflects on the rest of the community. Every person we touch is a success. We love serving the Redding area; we’re happy to be here and help people on their journey, educating people on holistic health. Quality of life is so important, and you can live healthily and simply. There are so many options for that.” • Ignite Health and Wellness 3615 Bechelli Lane, Redding www.ignitehealthandwellness.com

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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FOR MICHELLE MCNEAL, sophomore year at Red Bluff High held a little more anxiety than for the average young person entering a new year of high school. “I was new to town. I didn’t know a bunch of people and I didn’t have many friends,” she says. “I wasn’t happy about moving and starting a whole new life.” Gratefully, the transplant from Ripon was assigned a class with Red Bluff native Erika Atwell and the two became fast friends.

Those bonds would only strengthen over the years, so much so that when Michelle faced the closure of the

coffee shop she had transitioned to after 10 years of being a stay-at-home mom, Atwell swooped in with the confidence for the two to buy it. “Michelle texted me that we couldn’t let this place close,” says Atwell. “We love this place.”

The place is SIP Coffee Bar on Walnut Street in Red Bluff. To let it close when owner Cheri Kimberlin was ready to move to new adventures would have meant the loss of a place where McNeal was thriving as a barista and a space the friends, and many others, had come to know as a home away from home.4 continued on page 34

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“I actually grew up four houses down from the coffeehouse,” says Atwell. “It’s meant to be. I had to have it. Michelle worked here so she taught me everything.” The whole thing came together in one week, when Atwell decided she could transition from the insurance business to small business entrepreneur and McNeal realized she could go from employee to co-owner.

Together, the duo is continuing the best of what they loved about SIP Coffee Bar and expanding to put their own spin on things. “Cheri had already set the foundation for us,” says McNeal. “When she hired me, I loved being here.”

“We wanted to make it family friendly, kid friendly,” says Atwell. “I have a 3-year-old so we have a play area. We want to be a place where moms come in and meet and have a place for their kids to play. We’re dog friendly with an outdoor space with picnic tables. We also wanted to create a place for teenagers to come and do their homework.”

“Honestly, just buying a business in town has opened my eyes to how important it is to support our local businesses,” says McNeal. SIP serves pastries from local bakeries Sunshine’s and The Little Things and serves tri-tip sandwiches from Blane’s Blazin’ BBQ in Happy Valley, owned by Atwell’s husband. In addition to traditional and seasonal espresso drinks made from Chico’s Rhapsody Coffee, the shop has small bites like avocado toast, breakfast burritos and sandwiches and egg bites.

“One of our biggest things is giving back to our community,” says Atwell. “We’ve donated coffee to the Turkey Trot and Junior Livestock Auction at the fair. We try to give back as much as we can.” They have also held a fundraiser and awareness event for Empower Tehama, a nonprofit organization supporting people impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.4 continued on page 36

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“We have a lot of regulars but we also get a lot of people traveling through,” says McNeal. “They tend to Google us and want to go to a local coffee shop. They love it and the little kid area.”

Atwell and McNeal, now in their early 30s, purchased SIP in March 2023 but celebrated their grand re-opening in late October. “Honestly, we were not sure what we were getting into,” McNeal says with a laugh. “We’ve never worked together before.”

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HOURS BEFORE Nashville-based touring artist Molly Tuttle performed on the Cascade Theatre stage, she stopped in at a downtown boutique. An upscaled pair of jeans, festooned with music notes and other patches, captured her eye and she bought them.

That July transaction typifies what Cascade Curations is about and what owners Mikey and Jenny Wylie love about their year-old venture.

The jeans had been fashioned by Calie Pearson, the manager at The Beadman in Redding, and represents the couple’s commitment to featuring hyperlocal “neighborhood” art. That a prominent Grammynominated musician took a fancy to their store and its eclectic offerings only sweetened the deal.

Cascade Curations represents “a little bit of everything we love,” says Jenny, whose love of fashion design can be seen in the new and repurposed apparel on display as well as the custom and vintage shirts.

Music, from lessons and instruments to vintage vinyl, is a big part of Cascade Curations. Between the two proprietors, lessons are offered on piano, drums, guitar, ukelele, violin, viola and cello. A variety of used instruments and equipment, ranging from accordions and trumpets to amplifiers and speakers, are available for sale or trade.4 continued on page 42

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Mikey says it was Redding’s music scene, or lack of one, that motivated him to go into business. The Redding resident says he was startled when, within months of each other in 2022, two longstanding music stores closed in Redding (Herreid Music and Mike’s Music & Sound).

“I thought this town needs that culture, and then I heard this spot was opening up and I thought, ‘I love that place,’” Mikey says of the former home of Bogbean Books & Music in downtown’s Foundry Square.

Music lessons are offered to prospective musicians of any age. Mikey, who played in his high school jazz band and later performed with Indiana University’s prestigious Soul Revue, does the bulk of the teaching. He also provides DJ services and teaches music and video production.

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dozen local artists adorning the walls. Prints range in price from $5 to $2,200. Handmade jewelry is also featured, including pieces by local jewelers like Vanessa Scholfield, who helped design the Wintu-themed mural on the north side of the Cascade Theatre.

“With more and more (retail) going online, we wanted to counter that and be a marketplace,” Mikey says of the vibe he and his wife are trying to create.

Pearson, who sells her creations at Cascade Curations, fell in love with the store after stopping in to look for a ukelele. “It’s a good store to have around. They’re so friendly and they’ve been a huge help. I wasn’t selling anything before and it’s really cool that people want my stuff.”• Cascade Curations • 1740 California St., Redding (530) 225-4855 • www.cascadecurations.com

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WITH A NEW YEAR always comes new beginnings, so much so that we’ve ritualized it with annual resolutions. But if you ask Renée Camila, a traditional healing practitioner, herbalist, birth worker and educator, it can happen at any time. “I see it time and time again with clients. We can always change. Of course, my work with birth is an obvious physical example of a new chapter. But also, when I’m working with someone and they crack open a root to an emotional or physical imbalance that they were unaware of, that also feels like a new beginning.

That’s because I see the empowerment that happens when they become aware of their own autonomy to create change.”

The herbs and plant medicine that Camila uses in her work have long been a part of her life. “My lineage is from Mesoamerica. I’m first generation born in the United States, but my parents are from Nicaragua, and we have mixed ancestry that’s mostly Spanish and indigenous Nicaraguan, which is Chorotega from the Pacific Coast. My mom taught us about our indigeneity very young, and she’s a very herbal person, so I’d always grown up with herbs.”

It wasn’t until her mid-20s that she started studying natural perfumery. “I was really into scent and scent as medicine and the connection between scent4

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and memory and how powerful it can be,” she says. “That led me to aromatherapy, but I got kind of disillusioned with how extractive the essential oil industry can be. So, that led me to whole plant medicine, where I met my primary mentors, Karyn Sanders and Sarah Holmes of the Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine.”

Under her mentors’ urging, Camila finally became a practicing herbalist and opened her own clinical practice in Mount Shasta. She works one on one, and uses teas, tinctures, salves and oils, depending on the situation. But when she became pregnant with her first child six years ago, she realized there was an additional need in her community.

“I had birth at home, which was empowering, but I felt isolated because I didn’t really have community around me, and I was desperately trying to figure out what the traditional practices of my lineage were,” she says. “I ended up connecting with a primary teacher of my lineage named Pānquetzani and began studying with her.”

One of those traditional practices Camila now performs is a ceremony known as “pelvic steaming,” which hearkens back to what Camila calls a temazcal, or a type of sweat

lodge. “From a traditional perspective, you release a lot of heat with birth. And so, the first 40 days after birth is a time to help revitalize and bring the heat back into the body to prevent a cold imbalance later. In older times, everyone had access to something like a temazcal for birth or postpartum care. You’d be in this room full of aromatic herbs that are being steamed around you. But since we don’t have access to one here now, we use warm compresses that release aromatic plant medicine as a modern tool to connect to that lineage.”

The ancestral connection for Camila is profound.

“When we literally re-member to our own ancestral medicines, we inherently reconnect to ways that are rooted in the earth, because before allopathic medical advances all our peoples practiced earth medicines first.

We are literally alive because of our ancestor’s relationships with plants.”

Camila’s work as a healer and birth worker seems almost pre-determined. “My name, Renée, actually means rebirth, and it’s something that’s been a guiding light for the work I do.” Even just a conversation with her soothes the spirit like a warm hug. She’s also thoughtful about

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But she also values and appreciates mainstream medicine. “I am grateful that I have access to antibiotics when I need them,” she says. “I’m grateful for vaccines. I know that can be controversial. I work with clients who are on pharmaceuticals, and I have no judgment. I just meet people where they’re at. But there’s also this whole white coat syndrome of feeling like the only experts are the people that have gone to med school. I tell clients all the time, ‘If you have a gut feeling about something, let’s believe that.’ So, I think there’s a place to bridge both herbal and allopathic medicine. My prayer is that I’m able to connect people with what they need to empower themselves.”• Bridgétt R ex

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“RESTORATION IS THE PROCESS of restoring what once was. And so, when I think of life restoration, I think things were going in a good direction and then something happened that changed the trajectory of life, whether it be addiction, mental illness or something like that,” explains Craig Thompson, the director of Rockside Ranch, an eight-month-long life restoration program for young men based out of Etna, with partner operations in South Dakota and Michigan.

“We primarily serve men from 18 to upper 20s,” Thompson says. “And when a guy comes to the ranch, he’s in crisis, which we define as not having the skills to be able to show up on time, sober and ready to work. Those three things came from nationwide employer surveys as the greatest barriers to employability. So, if we can get a guy to be

able to consistently do that, that’s half the battle right there.”

Thompson is a fourth-generation farmer who found his calling after a longtime association with a local Christian summer camp. “After college, I was working at Kidder Creek and really fell in love with program ministry and how we intentionally craft a program that can help people.

It’s a trend that’s been gaining steam over the last 20 years where you’ve got these wilderness experiences or natural settings where clinicians take their clients to go through a transformative process. And that’s what happens on the ranch. We’re a nonclinical setting, so we don’t provide therapy or medical services, but we provide a structured environment for restoration. It pairs up two things I really love: agriculture and program ministry.”4

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According to Thompson, the ranch is a perfect setting for restoration. “Often times, guys will come here telling us they feel like a failure. But as a guy in his mid-20s, he’s still got twothirds of his life or more ahead of him. So, it’s more about saying ‘You’re not a failure. We just need to restore your sense of purpose. We need to restore your hope for the future.’ And on a farm, their work bears fruit from day one. They’re collecting “I’ve been really eggs 365 days a year. They’re raising day-old chicks all the way up to start encouraged that this laying eggs. We have these piglets that come in that they raise up to be pork. in the garden, we start with seeds that become this bountiful harvest of community has said And, hundreds of pounds of tomatoes. After eight months of this, the students see they want to be a the fruit of their labor also show up in their own lives.” part of the solution.

While the farm of Thompson’s youth never had livestock, he understands And from everyone, the importance of including it at Rockside. “We’ve got pigs, sheep, goats, from the church, horses, dogs and cats,” he says. “We’ve got chickens, turkeys and usually a from our customers, handful of geese. I mean, there are a lot of animals. And there’s just a real element of working with animals because they demand a certain from volunteers, therapeutic compassion and responsibility. The guys tell us all the time that even when from businesses they don’t want to get up for chores in the morning, they know they have to, who’ve employed otherwise the animals could die. It’s a little easier to not water a tomato graduates as plant.”

Not only does Thompson oversee the entire operation, but he also lives tradesmen, over and on the Etna ranch with his family, which he believes contributes to the over and over again, overall success of the program. “It’s not like I’m clocking in and clocking out this community has every day. We live maybe 50 yards away from the student house. They can shown up for literally see in our windows, so they get an up-close view of our family and these guys.” the good, bad and the ugly. And so, I think that really creates a trust between us and the students. They’ll knock on our door for an ingredient for dinner.

Or sometimes they come up and want to have a cup of coffee. And those little after-hours moments are some of the coolest moments with the guys.”

The surrounding community has also fully embraced Rockside Ranch, from hiring its students to buying the bounty the ranch produces and sells in local farmers’ markets, as well as its meat through direct shipping. “I’ve been really encouraged that this community has said they want to be a part of the solution. And from everyone, from the church, from our4

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Thompson believes it’s in part because affliction affects everyone. “It’s probably a pretty low percentage of this readership that’s a young man in crisis, but I’ll bet there’s a very high percentage of readers who know one, because almost all of us do. These issues are everywhere. It’s nationwide and no community is spared. Talking with parents and supporters who have referred students, they say they didn’t know how to help. Well, here’s something you can do.” •

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To become a member of the Ranch Club with products shipped to your door, visit https://rocksideranch.org/shop

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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savory —delight— S LOW CO O K E R SW E E T A N D S O U R P O R K

THERE ARE SOME dishes that evoke fond memories of childhood, and for me, one of them is sweet and sour pork. Whenever we had takeout or went to the local Chinese restaurant, I always ordered this perfect entrée.

The pork was always cooked to perfection, moist and tender, coated with a rich and flavorful sauce that had the sublime balance of sweetness and sourness. The pineapple and green pepper added a bold freshness and crunch, contrasting with the tenderness of the meat. I loved to ladle the pork and sauce over a mound of steaming rice and savor every mouthful.

But making it at home has always been struggle for me – until I tried this easy yet tasty recipe.

The secrets? A slow cooker. And a generous coating of paprika when browning the pork. The paprika provides a bold color, and an even bolder flavor.

I also recommend using unsweetened pineapple chunks because the juice complements the vinegar and brown sugar in the sauce. I prefer reduced-sodium soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, which adds depth and complexity to the dish.

The beauty of this recipe is that it is made in a slow cooker, which means you can prepare it in the morning and let it simmer all day. All you have to do is thicken the sauce with a cornstarch and water mixture, stir in the pineapple and sprinkle some green onions on top. Serve it with some hot cooked rice and a green salad.

This simple recipe is now a go-to meal in our home. And it’s easy to substitute other meat and veggies for a bit of variety. Use chicken instead of pork. Or add some carrots or snow peas for more color and texture.

If you’re looking for a simple and easy crockpot recipe that your family will love, try this classic dish that never goes out of style, ideal for any occasion.

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SWEET AND SOUR PORK INGREDIENTS • 3T paprika • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless pork loin roast, cut into 1-inch strips • 1 T canola or vegetable oil • 1 can (20 oz.) unsweetened pineapple chunks • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 medium green pepper, chopped • 1/4 cup cider vinegar • 3 T brown sugar • 3 T reduced-sodium soy sauce • 1 T Worcestershire sauce • 1/2 tsp. salt • 2 T cornstarch • 1/4 cup cold water • Thinly sliced green onions • Hot cooked rice

INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Place paprika in a shallow bowl. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. In a skillet, brown pork in oil in batches over medium-high heat. Transfer to a 3-quart slow cooker.

Step 2: Drain pineapple, reserving juice; refrigerate the pineapple. Add the pineapple juice, onion, green pepper, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and salt to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours.

Step 3: Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pork mixture. Add pineapple.

Cover and cook another 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with green onions and serve over rice.

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

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WHAT’S COOKIN’ | RECIPE BY ENJOY STAFF

VEGETARIAN STUFFED PEPPERS

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Try this flavorful and wholesome dish, combining colorful bell peppers filled with a hearty mixture of rice, black beans, corn and savory spices for a satisfying meatless meal. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS: •6 large bell peppers (any color) •2 cups cooked brown or white rice •1 can black beans, drained and

DIRECTIONS: Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2: Cover baking dish with foil.

Step 3: Cut the tops off bell peppers, remove seeds and membranes.

rinsed (15 oz.)

•1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned

Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, except for half the cheddar cheese.

or frozen) •1 cup diced tomatoes •3-4 green onions, chopped •1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)

Step 5: Stuff each pepper with the mixture and place in baking dish.

Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender.

Step 7: Garnish with cilantro before serving.

•1½ tsp. chili powder •½ tsp. cumin •Salt and pepper to taste •Minced cilantro (optional)

PREP TIME: 20-30 MINUTES SERVING SIZE: FOR MAIN COURSE, 6.

FOR SIDE DISH, CUT IN HALF TO SERVE 12.

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January 20 • Frosty Fun Run, 2800 Rupert Road, Anderson River Park, 7am registration,

January 5th

Pacific Flyway, Patrick Ranch Museum,

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January 5

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various Downtown Oroville locations

January 6, 13, 2, 27

on Montgomery Street, starts at 4pm

• Chico Saturday Farmers Market,

January 6

Downtown Chico municipal parking lot,

• Downtown Oroville Historic Walking

2nd and Wall streets, 7:30am-1pm,

Tour, start at Oroville Convention Center,

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1200 Myers St., tours at 3, 6 and 8 pm,

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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

paradise January 1-11 • Paradise on Ice, Paradise Ice Rink,

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red bluff January 6, 13, 20, 27 • Farmers Market, 100 Main St., 9am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org January 23-27 • Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale, 530-527-2045, www.redbluffsale.com

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January 28

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January 27

• Redding Marathon, Shasta Dam, 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd., 9am, www.visitredding.com January 15 • Sew on the Go Bag, The Sewing Room -Quilt Shop,

• Classic Albums Live, 7:30pm

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• The Library Book Group, 11am-noon • Family Storytime, 1-1:30pm January 18 • Drop-In Craft Time, 3-5pm January 25 • Teen Chess Club, 4-5pm January 31 • Lego Time, 3-4pm

• Johnny Cash: The Official Concert

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Redding Memorial Park, 1201

January 27

January 10

January 18-21

• Cemetery Tours,

• Steve Trevino, 8pm

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• Frosty Fun Run, Lema Ranch,

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• Preschool Storytime, 11am-noon

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riverfront playhouse www.riverfrontplayhouse.net January 26, 27, 28 • The Last Five Years, 7:30pm, Friday & Saturday, 2pm Sunday

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HOW TO GET YOUR EVENT ON THIS CALENDAR If you’d like your event to be listed in this section of Enjoy magazine,please post it on our website www.enjoylocalevents.com by the 1st of the month—one month prior to the next magazine issue. For example, a February event will need to be posted by January 1.

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GIVING BACK | BY ENJOY STAFF

THIS MONTH, Enjoy reached out to Brennen Hutchins, Executive Assistant of the Children’s Legacy Center and One SAFE Place.

ENJOY: What is One SAFE Place’s mission?

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HUTCHINS: One SAFE Place strives to end the cycle of violence and trauma through crisis intervention, community education, drop-in services, advocacy support, shelter, transitional housing and legal services. It is our honor to serve our diverse clients and families in our community.

ENJOY: How is One SAFE Place funded?

HUTCHINS: One SAFE Place is heavily funded by local and state grants, as well as through the generous donations of our local community. This year, we received $530,000 in donations (27 percent of our budget) and $1.4 million in grants (73 percent of our budget).

ENJOY: We hear you have a big event coming up soon. Tell us about it!

HELPING THOSE IN NEED W I T H O N E S A F E P L AC E

HUTCHINS: The 37th Annual Crab Feed is February 3, and this is a major fundraiser for our services, clients and operations. We are thrilled to announce that tickets are on sale now – you won’t want to miss it!

ENJOY: What are the most pressing issues related to domestic violence and sexual assault, and how do you address these challenges?

HUTCHINS: Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are a diverse population of individuals, each with their own unique experiences and needs. The development of client-centered, trauma-informed, lowbarrier resources and services are essential as victims navigate complex, and often dangerous, decisions. One SAFE Place provides comprehensive clientcentered drop-in services, advocacy support, shelter and transitional housing, legal services, and community education, supported by a dedicated and passionate team of staff and volunteers.

ENJOY: Can you share some recent successes?

HUTCHINS: In the last year, through collaborative partnerships, grants, and our generous community, One SAFE Place has expanded its transitional housing program and its capacity, offering skilled on-site case management and support as individuals and families transition into a safe and sustainable future. Through thoughtful and strategic planning, One SAEF Place also expanded services offered to survivors of all ages by offering more service options, focusing on the whole person and family needs, and their unique continuum of care.

ENJOY: How does one become involved as a volunteer?

HUTCHINS: Volunteers are welcome to serve our beautiful community at our annual Crab Feed each February. Additionally, our 24/7 Crisis Hotline is always in need of trained volunteers to skillfully and kindly assist individuals who call in with a concern or need advice in the midst of a crisis.

If interested in either of these opportunities, please contact us via phone (530-244-0117), email (info@ospshasta.org), or the contact form on our website (ospshasta.org). We can connect them with the program that best fits their skillset and availability. For many volunteer opportunities which involve direct client contact, such as crisis hotline, or serving in shelter, there is a training process to learn how to work directly with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our staff will inform interested individuals of the specific requirements and opportunities for volunteering.• One SAFE Place • (530) 768.1880 ospshasta.org

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