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TEHAMA PLOW SHAR E PROJECT
FASHION TR ENDS 25 Six Factors to Consider When Purchasing Athletic Wear
FA MILY TI M E 67 Indoor Projects to Keep Kids Active This Winter
GOOD FIN DS
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HE A LTH Y LI V ING
SHOW TI M E
15 Living Healthy in 2017 and Beyond
63 Booker T. Jones to Play at Laxson
29 Technology and Your Health
51 Making Worksite Wellness a Priority
IN EV ERY ISSU E
54 Get Clean With the Whole30 Eating Program
82 Enjoy the View— Eric Caldwell
73 Therapy Alternatives
84 What’s Cookin’— Breakfast Banana Oatmeal Muffins
79 A Virtual North State Workout
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86 Calendar of Events 93 Giving Back—Tehama Plow Share Project
41 Heather Banos—Running For Life
37 Shasta Community Acupuncture
R ECR E ATION
59 Finding Treatment With Personal Stem Cells
33 Hip Hoppin’ With Fred Vassallo
19 The Shasta Sundial Strollers 45 Shasta Rock Club Climbing Gym
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Happy New Year! For us, welcoming 2017 brings a sense of renewal, as we reflect on the year that’s now behind us and look forward with new vigor to the exciting challenges ahead. Now that the holiday madness is over, we are recommitting to our physical and spiritual health, and we’ve got plenty of tips to help you do the same. We’re looking forward to participating in the Redding Health Expo on Jan. 7, and many of the stories in this issue aim to show all of us how to adopt (or re-adopt!) BLAKE WILLIAMS healthy habits. Remember, you don’t need to completely by Kara Stewart overhaul your lifestyle to make a positive difference - small changes can add up to big rewards. We’ll show you how to detox from sugar overload, build wellness into your workday, use technology to keep on top of your health records and much more. You’ll be inspired by Heather Banos, who traded unhealthy addictions for a life fueled by running, optimism and strength. We’ll also introduce you to middle schoolers who are hip-hopping their way to fitness, and having plenty of fun in the process - finding their beat not only on the dance floor, but in life, thanks to a very special teacher. If you’ve resolved to help make our world a better place, you’ll love learning more about J.T. Shoults, who saw an opportunity at his granddaughter’s school that he has turned into an after-school gardening program that teaches nutrition, science, math, teamwork and more. And if the wet weather has your kids a little stir crazy, we’ve got some unique ideas for engaging their imaginations even when it’s cold and rainy. We hope you are diving into 2017 with a rejuvenated mind, body and soul. Enjoy!
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Jory N. Kaplan, M.D., F.A.C.S., Facial Aesthetics Medical Director
Dr. Jory Kaplan has worked with lasers for over 30 years in his specialty area – ear, nose, throat and facial plastic surgery. Dr. Kaplan grew up in Los Angeles and is a UCLA alumni. He attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. He completed his otolaryngology residency at the University of Washington and remained on the faculty there for three years. He was in private practice in Orange County, California specializing in facial plastic surgery and head and neck cancer for many years before moving to Redding in 1992. He was a founding member of the Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Kaplan is the proud father of five children and loves spending time with them and his wife, Julie Bass Kaplan.
Julie is the Nursing Director and Founder of Disappearing Act, which she established in 1999. She has been injecting fillers and neurotoxins since they were FDA approved. She enjoys the artistic aspect of her career and strives for a very natural look for each patient. Julie completed her Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Shasta College, her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN), Public Health Nurse Certification (PHN), her Health Care Management (HCMT) Certification at Simpson University. She also earned her Certification for Plastic Surgical Nursing (CPSN), her Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS). She attended Loyola University New Orleans for her Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN). Julie is Julie Bass Kaplan currently one of only 5 nurses and 20 physicians in the US to MSN, RN, CPSN, CANS, work as an expert faculty for P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources, a HCMT, PHN company that holds national workshops to teach safety and artistry for aesthetic injectables. She is also one of the few aesthetic nurses in the US to hold a certification for Allergan’s Aesthetic Consultants Exchange (ACE) as a national speaker and trainer. Cristie Vericker is a graduate of San Francisco State University where she attained a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition. She returned to acquire an additional degree in her first love, nursing. Cristie has over 12 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. Cristie Vericker She has been an BSN, RN Aesthetic Nurse Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Specialist since 2004 and has worked at Disappearing Act since 2008. She truly enjoys the combination of clinical practice and artistry. Her favorite pasttime is hanging with her husband and two boys who are always drumming up some fun.
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Wendy Hill BSN, RN Aesthetic Nurse Specialist
Wendy was born and raised in Redding. She began her nursing career after graduating from Shasta College at age 19. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Simpson University. Wendy enjoyed nursing careers in orthopedics, blood banking and labor and delivery as a staff nurse and a hospital administrator. Wendy now works in aesthetic nursing full-time at Disappearing Act and she is an extremely talented and friendly aesthetic nurse specialist. Wendy spends her free time hiking, running, wine tasting, enjoying the lake and doing Crossfit now that her two sons are grown.
Stephanie Moravec began her career as a Registered Nurse 26 years ago in Shasta County. She has thoroughly enjoyed working in the exciting world of Aesthetics for the last 11 years. Stephanie has been an Aesthetic Nurse Specialist since 2005 Stephanie Moravec and has worked at RN Disappearing Act since Aesthetic Nurse Specialist 2008. Stephanie thoroughly enjoys empowering people to look as well as they feel by using all of the varied advanced technologies Disappearing Act has to offer. She has traveled to Guatemala for over a decade to volunteer for surgical mission trips and enjoys every moment she can with her family.
Kathy Ray has been an Aesthetic Nurse Specialist for Disappearing Act since 2000. She especially enjoys the excitement that her patients get with their laser and injection treatments. Kathy also works in the operating room and recovery room Kathy Ray when she is not at BSN, RN Disappearing Act. She Aesthetic Nurse Specialist is an excellent nurse leader. Kathy loves spending time at the lake with her husband and two children. She has been in Redding for over 22 years and really enjoys both of her careers and the gorgeous North State outdoors.
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Michelle: I think it’s a goal I have had every year for the past several years... travel more! Enjoy this amazing world around us and not feel guilty for taking time off work. Yvonne: Live by the quote, “Fight for the fairy tale. It does exist.” Ronda: My 2017 goal is to get through Shasta College’s ACE program and graduate in the fall with an Associate in Science degree in business administration. I’m also looking forward to welcoming a new grandbaby (#4) in early June. It’s going to be an exciting year! Kendra: My goals for 2017 are to travel more and to run a 10K. Michael: Be present in the moment. I spend so much time anticipating what’s coming up: the next trip to Arizona, the next issue of Enjoy, the next opportunity to be with my wife or my kids/grandkids, that I have a difficult time appreciating the moment I am in. Life is going by while I wait for life to happen. My goal for 2017 is to appreciate the time and place I am while I’m in it. James: My goal for 2017 is to work less in the business and more on the business. Claudia: As a semi-empty nester, I will travel more with hubby, and enjoy the journey. Bucket list – win the lotto. Lana: My goal for 2017 is to go through my numerous boxes of pictures. If you know me, I have always had a camera with me. I started this last year, but I really need to finish it. Bucket list – Tapas in Spain and sip port in Portugal! Kim: To make more effective use of my time and energy and to connect more with my family and friends. Kerri: Make my deadlines.
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L I V I N G H E A LT H Y I N 2 0 1 7 A N D B E YO N D A NEW YEAR AWAITS: a clean slate of 365 days and the perfect opportunity to turn over a new leaf and start eating toward a healthier, fitter and happier way of life. An admirable goal, and one that frequently tops the list of New Year’s resolutions, but it can be a challenging one too. Luckily, some nutritionists and health care professionals in the North State are happy to share some of the keys to success. Trudi Pratt, a nutrition-based chiropractor with a Redding practice, says she sees a lot of patients in January who are suffering from the extra sugar that was sprinkled throughout their holiday celebrations. “It’s the number one thing and it happens in January: They’ve had too many sweets and they feel terrible,” says Pratt, who sympathizes with their plight. “Sugar is so addictive but they’re beat up by it.” Instead of reaching for a cookie or other sugary treat, she has her patients enjoy a fruit-based dessert like a compote. “Just have a bunch in your refrigerator – berries, bananas, apples. It is still sugar, but it is the beginning of the weaning process,” she says.
It’s not an overnight process, she says. “The blood wants the sugar. It demands it. It really is going to take the whole month to wean off.” When a person can go from breakfast to dinner without resorting to a fruit fix, “maybe they can handle a little (sugar) for dessert, like a bit of dark chocolate. “Once we get them down to a scoop of fruit they’re feeling better and by February they’re off and by March they’re feeling great and by April they’re off to a great year. To get them on a health kick, we have to get them to acknowledge they’re addicted to sugar and we help them get off it.” For Steve Davis, a Palo Cedro-based chiropractor and naturopath, any health-improvement plan will benefit from a holistic approach that looks at air, food, water and lifestyle. Essentially, he says, “there are six things you can do in a day; how are you doing in each of these things?” Are we controlling the levels of stress, the harbinger of a host of illnesses and maladies? Breathing good, clean air? Staying hydrated? Exercising? (Davis calls exercise the body’s “wash and rinse cycle.”) Getting seven to eight hours of good sleep?4 continued on page 16
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When it comes to diet, Davis says the answer is hard to find on bookshelves. Biochemically, we’re all the same, but we each have genetic nuances that set us apart. Complicating the matter are the hormonal disrupters (from pesticides, pollution, additives, etc.) that
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can damage the body’s autoimmune system and limit the ability to absorb some essential B vitamins. Davis’ advice? “It’s relatively simple. Jesus was organic. Moses was organic. It has been the mainstay of humanity and then we began to mess with it in the ’50s … put on an organic hat and develop an alkaline lifestyle.” Michelle Cave, a certified nutrition consultant and educator, says incorporating raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar into a daily salad is a
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great way to create that alkaline environment while adding green leafy vegetables to the diet. To bolster the body’s defense during the cold and flu season, Cave suggests eating the white pith inside the skin of any citrus. The bioflavonoids are powerful antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and help the body absorb Vitamin C. The seeds, although bitter, serve as natural antibiotics that help fight infection. Do you enjoy smoothies? Cave says adding a piece of ginger or ground cinnamon will help increase circulation, warm the body and
aid digestion. Skip the ice during the winter months so the body doesn’t cool down so quickly from the inside out. Cave recently opened Red Bicycle Catering in downtown Redding and is offering nutrition-based cooking classes, healthy organic dinners on a to-go basis and business lunch catering. As a certified nutritional consultant for the past 12 years, Kara Krueger has been encouraging healthy eating habits for years. She has been working at Orchard Nutrition for the past four years and was happy to share some suggestions for making 2017 a nutritionally sound year. Be conscious of what you eat, she says, and steer clear of highly processed food whenever possible. Excessive sugar and carbohydrates may lead to diabetes, weight gain and hormonal imbalances. Instead, eat more fruit and dark, leafy-green vegetables; if those are locally grown and certified organic, so much the better. Krueger encourages a daily supplement regimen that includes Omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics and a multivitamin. Hydration also is important, especially in the winter. She says it’s easy to forget to drink water when it’s cold outside and people rarely feel hot or dehydrated. Exercise can be a part of the daily routine as well, “even if it’s just a 15-minute walk. Whatever it is, you have to keep the body moving,” Krueger says. And finally: “Look for reasons to be grateful every day. Believe for peace and believe for kindness. When I have that attitude, I feel better.” •
Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with 33 years of experience. A longtime San Francisco Giants fan, his interests include golf, fishing and sharing stories about people, places and things. He can be reached at jonpaullewis@gmail.com.
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THREE TIMES A WEEK, an organized group of local outdoor Asked if he’s in better shape now than he was when he was 78, enthusiasts meets at Turtle Bay. The Shasta Sundial Strollers then cross Schueling says, “Yeah, I can walk the 10K now.” their namesake Sundial Bridge and walk an hour together, tracing This 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) designation is one of two distances about a three-mile loop through forest and meadow on the north side for walks defined by Internationaler Volkssportverband, an of the Sacramento River. international organization promoting non-competitive sports that Each member moves at his or her own pace, some folks chatting, started in Germany in 1968. The Shasta Sundial Strollers is a local some walking the asphalt path in silence. “We walk rain or chapter of the state branch, the California Volkssport Association, shine. We’ve been known to walk in the snow,” says which operates under the umbrella of the national Cynthia Turbin, founding member and club nonprofit American Volkssport Association. president. “It’s a hardy group of people.” The second officially recognized volkssport One of these hardy people is 88 years old. Franz walking distance is 5K (3.1 miles), the length of Schueling, who immigrated to the United States the loop that 11 Shasta Sundial Strollers are from Germany in 1964, joined the club when it walking this day. Debbie Thomas, club treasurer, formed 10 years ago. “I wasn’t in very good shape at pauses to show her volkssport record book, an that time. I couldn’t walk the 10K,” he recalls as he option offered by the national organization for ambles along with his walking stick. members who really want to get into the sport. His wife, Brigitte, got him started walking. “She “I’m on my 134th walk,” says Thomas, who knew I can’t sit still for a long time,” he says. “I have joined the Strollers in 2008. “I pay $3 for each4 Sundial Stroller, Debbie Thomas, to get out and do something.” continued on page 20 shows her record book
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walk to get a stamp in my book, and I get a pin for every 25 walks.” The sun shining brightly on her white baseball cap, festooned with achievement pins, she smiles and adds, “This has really changed my life.” To maintain active status at the national level, local clubs are required to offer a year-round walk and an annual event to out-of-towners, according to Turbin. “The year-round is available any time. It is like a selfguided tour,” she says. “People sign in and pick up a map and other directions.” The location of a sign-in is listed on the American Volkssport Association website. Using this resource, Shasta Sundial Strollers can walk routes mapped out by clubs in other regions of the state. “They’ve taken me places I wouldn’t have gone by myself,” says Pat Tucker, pacing along in a white, wide-brimmed hat. She recalls a tour through an old neighborhood in Red Bluff, a route on the coast and another in the Delevan Wildlife Refuge in Colusa. “I love to walk, and I had no idea when I joined what a social group this is,” Tucker says. “This group celebrates life.” Walking beside Tucker is Mary Provence, club vice president. “What I love about it, in addition to the exercise, is being outside,” Provence says. “Being in nature is the most healing experience. Whatever is troubling you, you can let go of it.” Turbin sees a deep level of bonding between members. “When you’re walking with someone, you’re not looking at them, so you tend to share more,” she explains. “There are so many levels of positive things that happen in the group.” She numbers the current membership at 40. All of the members who showed up to walk together today are seniors. Provence is 80, Tucker 84. “Our youngest member just turned 60,” Turbin says. “Before volkssport, I never met so many people in their 70s and 80s who were so healthy and vivacious. It’s a real testament to what this organization offers.” At the end of the walk, the group gathers on the Sundial Bridge. Turbin shares the club motto, translated from Latin written in 4th Century B.C.: “It is solved by walking.” • To join, Cynthia Turbin (530) 949-2810 Weekday strolls Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays www.ava.org
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YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS. It’s January – the month of new beginnings, a time to set new goals, a chance to make a firm commitment to a new you. It’s always the time of year when the gym is most crowded, because, well, we all have the intention of living a healthier lifestyle (and perhaps dropping a few extra pounds) thrown in somewhere in our mixed (gym) bag of resolutions. The problem with resolutions is that they often fall by the wayside before the dawn of February. The best way to make and keep - your commitment to reaching a designated goal is to make a significant investment in it. The investment doesn’t need to be a huge financial commitment, but you will need to invest in the necessary tools to get the job done. In much the same way that you can’t make a commitment to a new diet without purchasing food that aligns with your new meal plan, you can’t commit to a new workout regime without the proper attire. Keep these things in mind while investing in your active wear. FUNCTION – There is something to be said about choosing pieces that are well-suited to the type of exercise you will be doing. If you plan to incorporate running into your regime, invest in a good pair of cross training shoes. The style and color will be solely up to you, but the design concept should support your legs and feet in a way that will make your routine safe and effective. If you are planning to ride a bike, a good pair of biker shorts or leggings is ideal. Are you an aspiring yogi? Invest in a good pair of yoga pants (or 10). Bonus: They are comfortable enough to live in even when you aren’t in a downward dog pose.4 continued on page 26
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COMFORT – What’s the best way to ensure you won’t dread putting on your workout gear every day? Make sure it is comfortable. This begins with making sure your gear fits you well. Yes, you may lose weight on your journey to a healthier you, but while you get there, it’s important to have a full range of mobility based on the kind of exercise you’ll be doing. If you are riding a bike, you’ll need an ensemble that fits tightly, so you aren’t blowing in the wind (and thereby creating unnecessary resistance) as you pedal your way down the trail. Try on any pants or shorts prior to buying them to see if the waistband is comfortable. Walk around for a few minutes in any athletic shoes to be sure they feel good on your feet before making the purchase. Just because they are made for a particular form of exercise doesn’t make them ideal for you. SUPPORT – There is nothing – and, we do mean nothing - that makes exercise more difficult than failing to have the proper support where you need it. Ladies and gents, this goes for both of you. Make the investment in whatever support system you require before attempting your first workout, particularly if running or jogging is your thing. Trust us on this one. MOISTURE-WICKING – Ever heard of the phrase “never let them see you sweat”? It’s never been more fitting than at the gym. Let’s face it. You will sweat during a workout (and if you don’t, you likely aren’t doing it right). Feeling drenched is the quickest way to have you cut that workout short in favor of a hot shower. Stay comfortable longer—and power through a few extra laps or crunches—by investing in moisturewicking fabrics. Your body and your fellow gym goers will thank you. REFLECTION – Whether you are exercising inside or outside, safety is paramount. If you plan to do any of your workout outdoors, make sure some part of your ensemble is reflective. As a runner, biker or rollerblader, this is of particular importance, as your ability to be seen by motorists is quintessential in keeping you safe. And we can’t lie – aside from the safety factor, there’s something fun about an element of shine on your workout ensemble. If glimmer isn’t your thing, however, do consider clothing in light or neon-inspired colors, as these are sure to show up best during twilight or dusk. STYLE – When we look good, we feel better. Don’t think for a moment that style goes out the window where workout attire is concerned. With so many fun colors, prints and textures available, you have free reign to express yourself with color, cut and style. We love the new mesh paneling that is appearing in athletic style leggings, not only because it’s stylish, but because it’s like having a built-in breezeway. Let your inner ballerina come alive with toe-shoe inspired leggings, which are a fun and expressive way to combine style and comfort. Floral workout gear is all the rage this season. Layering is a good idea during cooler months, and can work wonders to transform a ho-hum “I just threw this on for the gym” ensemble into something that you’d be happy to run a few errands in after your workout. • 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. 26
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THINGS THAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR GYM BAG 1. A BPA-free water bottle 2. Deodorant 3. A sweat cloth 4. A bath towel 5. Body wash 6. Shower shoes 7. Face and body wipes 8. Disinfecting wipes (for use before and after use of gym equipment) 9. A music player (good tunes can make for a longer, better workout) 10. Headphones 11. Extra socks 12. A clean change of clothing (don’t forget the underwear) 13. Plastic bags (a perfect place to store sweaty clothing until you get home) 14. A healthy snack 15. A small first aid kit (don’t forget any medications you normally take) 16. A gym lock 17. A heart monitor or Fit Bit
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T E C H N O L O G Y A N D Y O U R H E A LT H YOU’VE DEVELOPED A RASH, so you consult Dr. Google – who is quick to reveal that you may have a rare and potentially deadly ailment. But if there’s one guy who should always prompt you to seek a second opinion, it’s Dr. Google. Technology has moved mountains in the healthcare field, but it can be tricky to find accurate, reliable information online. Symptom-checker apps and websites can be useful, especially with identifying simple health problems, but it’s the people in your healthcare team who are best equipped to solve your medical mysteries. Their years of education and practice simply can’t be matched by the latest mobile app. Once that diagnosis has been delivered, however, technology can offer some of your most helpful, comprehensive resources, and it can help you and your family keep on top of your health history, even when you live far apart. When someone is admitted to a North State hospital, he or she gains access to the patient portal, where they can log in and see their medications, lab results and vital signs from their visit. This information can be accessed any time, anywhere. “It’s the first step in being able to share information and get it to the patient in a usable format,” says Mark Eliason, a clinical informaticist and nurse at Shasta Regional Medical Center.4 continued on page 30
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Dignity Health (which includes Mercy Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital) also offers an online center where patients can view health records, clinical summaries and lab results. They can also manage their appointments, message their healthcare team and securely transmit personal health information to their providers. Many other local health centers, such as Shasta Community Health Center and Hill Country Health and Wellness Center, offer similar services. Technology can also provide access to medical specialists that Shasta County simply does not have. Using a computer or smart phone, a physician can “see” a patient from afar by using telemedicine – a huge benefit in rural areas that don’t have the diversity of healthcare providers that a metropolitan area has. And the growing electronic Health Information Exchange allows doctors, nurses, pharmacists, other providers and patients to securely access and share medical information electronically, which can improve the quality and speed of care. Once the exchange reaches its fullest potential, medical office staff won’t have to dig through filing cabinets and patients won’t have to take their own records from appointment to appointment. “If you’re injured in Chico and you’re transferred here to Redding, we will be able to share information with the other hospital immediately rather than waiting for them
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to fax paper copies,” Eliason says. “For patients with chronic illnesses, the Health Information Exchange will allow providers of care to have access to the patient’s records that will prevent duplication of tests and much faster service.” This can also be helpful for long-distance family members who are trying to stay updated on their loved one’s condition. The Shasta Network of Care (www.shasta.networkofcare. org) is another secure place to store your own health information online. The “My Personal Health Record” tab allows people to organize and store their healthrelated information, and the user can opt to share all or some of that information with others, such as physicians or family members. The Network of Care maintains a vast library of health information, and users can store articles and links that they have collected on the site. Message boards and support groups are also available for various health conditions. •
Kerri Regan grew up in the North State and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Francisco State University. A freelance writer and editor, Kerri enjoys exploring the North State with her husband and three children.
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H I P H O P P I N ’ W I T H F R E D VA S S A L L O IT’S A BIT AFTER 7:30 AM at Sequoia Middle School in Redding and students are crawling like alligators across the auditorium stage. Soon they start moving like inchworms. “Hands walk out, feet walk in,” instructs Fred Vassallo, their hip-hop dance teacher. That’s just the warm-up. The 14 students move on to the routine Vassallo is introducing. They snap and turn wrists and make box-shapes with their arms while jumping, bending legs and crossing feet. “I can’t do it,” someone moans.
“You can do it,” Vassallo says. “You can do anything you put your mind to.” That’s a key message in Vassallo’s classes. There’s more to hip-hop than mastering a cool move. It’s about getting fit, fitting in and building confidence. “I want students to be transformed by the experience,” Vassallo says. “I want them to feel empowered — to know they are valuable; they have a beat, a sound, a purpose.” Since moving to Redding from New Jersey four years ago, Mr. Fred has brought hip-hop to hundreds of Shasta County youths. This year he’s teaching at Sequoia,4 continued on page 34
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Bethel Christian School and Redding School District’s community day school. He also offers private classes. He’s taught after-school and in-school programs at schools throughout the county and through Redding Recreation. His students range from 3-year-olds to adults. Vassallo was choreographer for “Come Alive,” a video music project that, in October, earned the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Award for best children’s album of the year. As part of the team for the Bethel Music Kids production, Vassallo had youths dancing on Diestelhorst Bridge and other Redding locations. The 38-year-old hip-hop teacher easily connects with kids, says Devyn Lewis, intervention facilitator at Sequoia. “He has this chill demeanor. He has really helped a lot of kids who wouldn’t have been participating in any extracurricular activity. He pulls them out of their shells and builds confidence.” Eighth-grader Kyliegh Towery is in her third year of hip-hop at Sequoia. “I was really shy in sixth grade. I’m not that shy anymore. This is like a safe place that I can be myself,” she says. She enjoys the style of dance. “I like the movement in it. It’s energetic.” “It’s fun,” sixth-grader Korbin Pena says. The urban-style dance is done to a strong percussive beat and is great exercise, Vassallo notes. On top of that comes movement control — from fast moves to slow or completely still sequences. That’s especially valuable with at-risk students. “They’re developing a sense of selfdiscipline. I’m teaching how to control physical impulses,” Vassallo says. Learning a sequence or a dance move builds confidence, he says. And dancing together is a great way to learn to work in a group. “It’s not all about you. It is about all of us,” Vassallo says. “When we focus on all of us, then you shine as well.”
Vassallo sees layers of pluses to hip-hop. It helps kids physically, emotionally and socially. Unfortunately, it is often associated with violent and sexual themes. Vassallo says such commercialized hip-hop doesn’t reflect authentic hip-hop, which is rooted in “community and expression and creativity.” When selecting music, he screens “not just for bad words, but what the song is saying.” And he stays away from suggestive moves. “The grinding and all of that, to me that is the cheap dance vocabulary of hip-hop.” Vassallo’s love for dance began as child growing up in New Jersey. He mimicked breakdancing on TV. By his teen years he’d taught himself many moves. He attended a six-week workshop in New York City at age 14 that led to joining a professional dance company. Vassallo was trained by some of the pioneers in hip-hop dance. He got roles in stage productions, commercials and music videos, including a commercial for Nike and a performance on Paula Abdul’s TV reality show “Live to Dance.” He completed a three-month program in movement therapy focused on using dance to help with physical and emotional healing. He and his wife, Dominique, a singer, songwriter and composer, had a hip-hop theater production company on the East Coast. They visited Redding in the summer of 2011 for a summer music program and moved to Redding a year later. They have three daughters, ages 13, 6 and 4. “We have a desire to just continue to work together — her music, my dance, doing films and stage productions,” Vassallo says. “We want to do what we can do to impact people’s hearts.” • www.fredvassallo.com
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| BY MELISSA MENDONCA | PHOTOS: JAMES MAZZOTTA
S H A S TA C O M M U N I T Y A C U P U N C T U R E JEAN AND J.P. O'HARA MADE A LIST OF QUALITIES they required in a community when they decided to uproot their private acupuncture practice in Southern California to open a community clinic. They needed a place that was affordable, surrounded by beautiful nature and wasn’t already supporting a community acupuncture practice. “I scouted vigorously online when we were in Huntington Beach,” says J.P. When he landed on Redding, he knew he was on to something, so he got in his car to scout the area. “And I went to Whiskeytown and came back and told Jean we have to move here,” he says. The couple packed their bags and took a chance on establishing a business in a community only one of them had visited and where neither of them had connections. They arrived on October 15, 2015, and opened Shasta Community Acupuncture on November 7 of the same year, hoping to bring something good to the community. That “something good” is an acupuncture clinic based on a proven model to bring affordable care to a larger group of consumers based on practices that lower costs without compromising effectiveness or privacy. Patients pay on a sliding scale from $15 to $40 per treatment with no questions asked. They will reduce their fees to $10 per session for veterans, and note that acupuncture has a protocol for PTSD. Community acupuncture is practiced in a group setting, with patients receiving treatments in recliners while remaining clothed. “The elbows and knees down are the most sensitive with regards to the the nervous system,” says J.P., explaining the distal style of acupuncture the couple practices. Most needles are placed in these areas, and yet are able to treat issues such as back pain, headaches, anxiety, issues of digestion and the respiratory system and much more. “It doesn’t have
to be one thing,” says Jean. “We can treat a lot of things at once.” While patients recline in proximity to each other, Jean and J.P. speak in low voices and keep calming music playing with white noise machines to maintain privacy. “People can afford to come a lot more often, so we see them getting better,” says Jean. “It’s exciting to be people’s first acupuncturist and to make it a good experience.” The couple met at Yo San University in Los Angeles, where they both completed a four-year Master’s program in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. They’d each come to the program after personal journeys in healing through these modalities. Jean had sought treatment for carpal tunnel and eye pain related to her career as a video editor in Hollywood. “I got treated at a school clinic and I got better,” she says, noting that this began her quest to understand why the treatments worked. J.P. came to the practice as he journeyed through yoga and tai-chi in a quest for wellness. “I had a lot of pain when I was finished being an athlete in college,” he says. “I love the interconnectivity of Eastern Medicine.” Although J.P. admits that he purposefully found his way to a chair next to Jean on his first day of class, the two didn’t mesh until they began volunteering together at a donation-based Vietnamese clinic. “She had to see that I wasn’t just the class clown,” he says with a laugh. Today, the couple is committed to increasing accessibility of acupuncture through membership in the Portland-based People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture, which provides opensourced support to practitioners. “Everything is about sharing,” says Jean.4 continued on page 38
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“We love hiking,” says J.P. “We just started backpacking this summer in Lassen.” And of course, there’s also the fact that there’s “no traffic. People will look you in the eye and smile,” he adds, “and we run into people we know all the time.” “I like living in a smaller town,” says Jean. “Word spreads fast if you do a good job. And there are a lot of people doing a good job, trying to make a difference.” •
“You’re treating so many more people, so you’re becoming a better acupuncturist,” she adds. While the couple admits that their private practice left them drained at the end of the day, they are passionate and exhilarated by their clinic in Redding. “Here, people thank us so often,” says Jean. “They tell us how grateful they are that we’ve brought this service here.” The transition has been good for both of them, as well, with J.P. getting involved in the Crossfit and climbing communities, and Jean rediscovering her childhood love for swimming at Whiskeytown.
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Shasta Community Acupuncture 2539 Victor Ave., Redding (530) 710-9703 www.shastacommunity.com
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| BY GARY VANDEWALKER |
PHOTOS: TARYN BURKLEO
H E AT H E R B A N O S — R U N N I N G F O R L I F E THE MOUNTAIN AIR parts for the runners in the 50K race. Participants pass as onlookers cheer them on. Hushed voices move through the wispy pines along Lake Siskiyou. “She’s a mermaid,” says one spectator. “No, a unicorn,” replies another. A bright green head of hair appears on the trail, belonging to runner 6. Her smile encourages her fans as much as their shouts propel her on her eight-hour, 31-mile journey. Heather Banos possesses a mythical persona. She is a living rainbow with an infectious love of life and a soft voice which brings you into her world. Out of a dark storm of drinking into the light of sobriety, her feet now carry her into a life of running. Her addictive personality and eating disorder are transformed to create a disciplined life of exercise and nutrition. She often performs for an audience of one, her 7-year-old son, Jaxson. “I wanted to show my son a life where he would learn to chase his dreams and goals in positive ways,” she says.
Running didn’t always appeal to Banos. “I hated running my whole life, I stayed away from it,” she says. “But I like to challenge myself. It was really, really hard, but a good and positive thing to embrace.” The lithe spirit in Banos grew to love running. She started running short distances. She looked for local fun runs. In six months, she went from five miles to half-marathons. She found she enjoyed the beauty of the road along with the expanded vistas of mountain trails. She learned to be part of a family, crewing and pacing for other runners. After 18 months, she was ready to enter the 50K race around the mountain lake. By the time of the grueling race, she adored her new sport. “I didn’t want to beat others. I wanted to beat myself,” Banos says. Her races are a passion and calling. She journals her life and her training on Facebook. “Running has given me the high I was always chasing,” she says. “I put myself out on social4 continued on page 42 JANUARY 2017 www.EnjoyMagazine.net
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media, wanting to help others who are coming from where I was. Facebook is my diary and release.” Banos finds her accomplishments forge her identity. “I didn’t like myself in the beginning,” she says. “Fitness and nutrition have introduced me to a support system. I have a new family and community who see me for who I am now.” Her enthusiasm is more than internal; it bubbles out in her bright outfits, her changing hair color and the tattoos which grace her skin. She is a genuine character as she dashes through her races. There is no falseness in her. “I like to stand out. At first, the color was to draw attention away from worrying about what people thought of me,” she says. “But people and kids love it. It helps make running the most positive thing in my life.” Her goals expand with each day. She is training for a 50-mile race, with her eyes looking beyond to a 100 miler. “I still have bad days,” she says, “but I look for the positive outlook, the good lesson. Let me have the bad day. Tomorrow is a different day.” Companies have begun to endorse Banos through ambassadorships. They provide equipment to a runner, not because they are first in a race, but because they inspire. “I have to use it and believe in the company. It’s local businesses I love the most,” she says. “I like to pick based on who they are and see if their values connect with mine.” Banos is a woman who embodies a myth and has brought herself into the real world. Her hand fingers the small rubber unicorn she often carries with her. “I know sometimes I won’t finish, but that’s where I’ll learn the most,” she says. “You learn not from the wins, but from the struggles. Running saved my life.”•
Gary VanDeWalker grew up in Mount Shasta, returning to the area from San Diego with his wife Monica. He manages the Narnia Study Center. A Ph.D. in philosophy, he writes on a variety of subjects, including more than 100 articles for Enjoy.
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PHOTOS: BENJAMIN GOODPASTURE
“We’re all about teaching them, building community, educating people, getting outside, staying healthy and being fit."
S H A S TA R O C K C L U B C L I M B I N G G Y M FOR MANY, A KEY INGREDIENT TO HEALTH and fitness happens to be one of the most abundant things on Earth: rocks. Actually, to be more precise, it’s boulders and rock formations and the climbing thereof. “Rock climbing is such a healthy lifestyle,” says Benjamin Goodpasture, an avid climber and the founder of the Shasta Rock Club. “It’s not something you do, it’s something you become. It makes you want to eat well, get outside and explore. It builds community; it brings people together and creates lasting bonds.” The Athens Avenue climbing gym, which opened last month after outgrowing its original location on Keystone Court in the Enterprise area, addresses a need Goodpasture recognized back in 2010 when he first relocated to Redding. “I fell in love with climbing—the sport, the culture, the people—and Redding didn’t have a gym. There was a need and an opportunity and I pursued it and created it. It’s been a very catalytic, transforming part of my life. I saw it as transforming and healthy for other people and I knew I had to build it,” Goodpasture says. Rather than simply installing a generic climbing wall and calling it good, Goodpasture put significant thought and
planning into the Shasta Rock Club. Its colorful climbing walls have plenty of movable knobs and handholds that allow for climbing routes to be adjusted to match a climber’s skill level. Specially designed mats are arrayed to protect climbers who may fall while practicing their bouldering and aid climbing techniques on other walls and outcroppings. “We’re constantly creating challenges for people to improve and get better,” Goodpasture says. The club will offer a variety of classes on traditional and sport climbing as well as mountaineering, in addition to an afterschool program and summer camps. One of the club’s goals is to develop a “climb-fit” class that blends rock climbing instruction with Crossfit-style elements. “It’ll be a very athletic, multi-functional, fun class where they’ll be getting their heart rate up, climbing things and doing multiple exercises. It will be strength training and cardio at the same time,” Goodpasture says. For Goodpasture, a Roanoke, Va., native who fell in love with climbing while attending Appalachian State University in North Carolina, the sport is a lifetime pursuit for adventure and health and he brings that passion into the Shasta Rock Club.4 continued on page 46
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“We’re all about teaching them, building community, educating people, getting outside, staying healthy and being fit. It brings people together and creates lasting bonds; it creates a family, a home for people to come. I like to call it a base camp. You come to it, connect with people, you exercise, and then you take it out to the mountain.” Farren Forcella takes it out to the mountain on a regular basis, but when she isn’t scaling granite peaks or scrambling over boulders, she enjoys the facilities and camaraderie available at Shasta Rock Club. Forcella, a member at Shasta Rock Club since it opened three years ago, says climbing is a vigorous sport that improves one’s mental and physical fitness. She cites bouldering, a type of freestyle climbing without ropes on shorter routes, as one example. “You’re using your whole body for a short period of time and making very dynamic movements. It requires strength and flexibility. Beyond that, there’s a little more to it—a body awareness—that can help any athlete or anybody looking to improve their fitness. “Beyond just the physical part of it, mentally it’s really great. It increases confidence and helps you get over your fears,” Forcella says. “For me, it’s a mental thing. When I started, I was a little nervous going to the bouldering gym because there are no ropes.”
Indoor climbing employs the same muscles, skills and mental wherewithal that are required in the outdoors, the Redding resident says, but the climbing gym has an added bonus of helpful company. “There are numerous folks there and they’re all supportive and pushing you to do your best. You don’t always get that outside. Ben has built a community here that’s pretty important to someone’s fitness and wellbeing.” It’s not an accident that Shasta Rock Club is located in Redding, Goodpasture says. “There’s a potential for it, that’s the cool thing. We’re in such a central location for anything: There’s lots of climbing, hiking, mountain climbing, backpacking, water sports. We’re the Northern California mecca for outdoor sports. I feel like this place is untapped, not developed yet. It’s kind of like the Wild West.” • Shasta Rock Club • 2325 Athens Ave., Redding (530) 691-4505 • www.shastarockclub.com
Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with 33 years of experience. A longtime San Francisco Giants fan, his interests include golf, fishing and sharing stories about people, places and things. He can be reached at jonpaullewis@gmail.com.
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BIG CHANGES MAKING WORKSITE WELLNESS A PRIORITY MOST PEOPLE KNOW healthy eating and physical activity are key to living your best life. But when you spend the bulk of your waking hours at work, it can feel impossible to squeeze a workout or a healthy homemade meal into your day, despite your best intentions. That’s why a growing number of North State employers have adopted worksite wellness programs, where employees are encouraged to invest in themselves. “We are reshaping how people think about their health. It’s not just treating sickness – we want to help employees stay healthy,” says Betsy Amstutz, patient educator for Shasta Community Health Center. Two years ago, the health center “decided to focus on small steps that create big change,” Amstutz says. “It shows employees that we
care. We don’t have a gym or a large budget, so we try to be creative with what we do have. We are creating a culture change.” The health center offers monthly “lunch and learn” classes that cover physical and mental health topics, as well as yoga before work and Zumba after work. Turtle Bay Exploration Park offers bicycles that employees can ride around the campus. “Since Turtle Bay is 300 acres total and split by the Sacramento River, we encourage staff to walk or bike whenever possible to keep healthy and to enjoy the beautiful place we get to work every day,” says Cristy Kidd, Turtle Bay’s marketing and public relations manager. “Plus, technically speaking, it is faster to bike from one end of campus to the other than it is to drive.”4 continued on page 52
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Some of the bikes were funded by Healthy Shasta, and others were donated by staff or volunteers – including “my lovely pink and white beach cruiser,” Kidd says with a smile. At Mercy Medical Center Redding, stairwells are well-maintained and can be used for exercise year-round, says employee health coordinator Curtis Chow. They also encourage walking with co-workers, the cafeteria offers numerous healthy options and bicycle lockers are available for employees who wish to bike to work. The Shasta County Office of Education also offers on-site education and health challenges throughout the year. “Diet and exercise can help prevent most of the chronic diseases that Americans battle every day,” says Brenda Palmer, human resources director for the Shasta County Office of Education. “It is difficult to measure your return on investment, but good health supports improved productivity, attendance and employee morale.” The investment also pays off financially. “The Office of Education is a selfinsured organization and healthy employees lower health care costs, which in turn, helps to manage our overall insurance costs,” Palmer says. Carrie Edwards, wellness coordinator for Redding Rancheria, said the same is true of her organization. “Every doctor visit or emergency impacts the bottom line,” she says, adding that wellness program policies and procedures are part of their daily operations. For example, all functions include healthy food choices, and they offer on-site classes on weight management, nutrition education and various workout classes. The Rancheria and other employers routinely participate in annual wellness challenges, such as Walktober, the Bike Commute Challenge and others. Healthy Shasta offers numerous low- or no-cost suggestions for creating a healthier workplace. For instance, its healthy meeting guidelines suggest providing nutritious snacks (if snacks are necessary at all) and incorporating short, optional physical activity breaks. For businesses with vending machines, suggestions include incorporating more items that are lower in fat and sugar, and replacing soda with water, 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice, unsweetened tea and nonfat or lowfat milk. The bottom line? It doesn’t take a huge investment of money to help build a healthier workplace. “We spend so many hours at work, I feel it is important to support our employees as much as possible in their pursuit of healthy lifestyles,” Palmer says. • www.healthyshasta.org/work.htm
Kerri Regan grew up in the North State and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Francisco State University. A freelance writer and editor, Kerri enjoys exploring the North State with her husband and three children.
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HAVE A HEALTHY WORKDAY: Keep a pair of walking shoes at your desk so you can take a quick walk on your break. Fresh air invigorates body and mind. Suggest a “walking meeting” - if there are just a few of you, ditch the conference room and take your agenda on the road. Moving your body can even boost creativity. Stretch every hour or so – you’ll reduce the aches and pains you feel at day’s end. Take turns bringing in a tray of healthy snacks for the breakroom. Keep a tally of how much water you’ve consumed - if you drink three glasses before lunch and three glasses after lunch, you’ve almost met your requirement for the day. Toss in some fresh berries, mint or cucumber slices for a little extra flavor. Take a mental health minute. Move away from your desk, close your eyes and take some deep breaths.
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opportunity to pause and reflect on where we have been, how we got to where we are, and what the future holds. Over the last few years Shasta College has become a recognized leader and innovator in higher education. We have added more faculty and staff to reduce the time our students take to transfer or graduate. We’ve added innovative programs like ACE (to help working adults finish their college degree). We’re part of an exciting pilot program to provide an affordable Bachelor of Arts in Health Information Management. And, thanks to our partnership with The McConnell Foundation, the North State Together initiative will enable us to reach out to local communities and pilot the establishment of a cradle-to-career support infrastructure, creating the opportunity for every student to have every option. With the passage of Measure H and our increasing student enrollment, we need to pause…and say thank you, to the families and businesses that we serve. We appreciate the trust that you have given to Shasta College and we will continue to work hard to foster this confidence and to enhance the value that we bring to our community. It’s an exciting time to be a Shasta College Knight. I invite you to come out, take a class and be a part of the next great chapter in our long history together.
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HEALTHLY LIVING
| BY PATRICK JOHN
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I KEPT HEARING PEOPLE TALKING about something called the Whole30. At first, I didn’t want to sound stupid, so I just didn’t ask. Then I offered someone a cupcake, and they replied, “No, thank you. I’m on the Whole30.” I finally sat down, had a conversation about it, asked questions, bought the book and took the Whole30 plunge. Over the course of completing the program and continuing to eat Whole30 as much as possible, I made some rookie and dummy mistakes. My blunders should help if you decide to start the 2017 with a fresh, healthy, state of mind and body. So, what is the Whole30? In a nutshell, it’s a 30-day cleanse to rid your system of all the inflammatory compounds you’ve been eating, short or long term. No refined or added sugar. Gluten-free. Soy-free. Dairy-free. I know what you’re thinking: “No cream or sugar in my coffee? No bread? No cheese? No way!” I thought the same thing at first, but once you get about seven days in, those cravings start to evaporate. After 14 days, not a problem at all. The reality is that some of those foods are the most inflammatory fuels we put into our bodies, and many experts believe they contribute to all those mysterious aches and pains we’re dealing with.
What CAN you eat on the Whole30 program? The main concentration is on meat, fruits and vegetables, eliminating all those afternoon and late-night snacks we are prone to. The program is not a weight loss plan, but you probably will lose weight (I lost almost 14 pounds, and my wife Jane about 11). There are days you will feel like you were hit by a semi, but by the end of 30 days, you will feel great, and I can honestly say I sleep deeper and better than ever. I hate urging people to buy anything, but in this case, the Whole30 book was an invaluable tool. It will, with amazing precision, tell you what to expect each day of the program, including which days you’ll be cranky and feel like you have a hangover. You’ll get tips, encouragement and a ton of recipes you’ll use later on. If you can’t get the book, go online to www.whole30.com for lots of information, or talk to someone who has completed the program. Disclaimer: You will probably cook more than you normally do on the Whole30, so be prepared to spend more time in the kitchen. As always, any program is easier if you have a partner or friends willing to go along for the ride. The joke in the book is that having a baby is hard, eating right for 30 days is not! New Year, new you – let me know how it goes! •
Patrick John has been working the radio airwaves in Redding for 22 years as co-host of Billy & Patrick Mornings. He is a huge animal lover, and has two beautiful rescue dogs. You can hear him weekdays from 6-10am on Q97.
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WHILE EVERY BODY IS DIFFERENT, each possesses the power to help heal itself through trillions of stem cells, particularly hopeful news for people living with chronic pain and systemic health conditions. These powerfully regenerative, non-specialized cells offer new potential for treating maladies ranging from arthritis, wound healing and bone fractures to multiple sclerosis, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. “I love treating pulmonary disease because we can give stem cell therapy to a patient intravenously and through inhalation to slow the descent of respiratory decline,” says Dr. Robert Ghelfi of the Northern California Stem Cell Treatment Center in Redding. Such chronically debilitated patients will not be up
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SELF HELP running marathons, but Ghelfi says, “They are able to start doing a little bit more than they could do before, maybe walk around the block or go out and tend their garden.” Treating an individual who is both the stem cell donor and the recipient is currently the only FDA-approved method of such therapy in the United States. More than two decades ago, the mere mention of stem cells was shrouded in mystery and controversy. Dr. Daniel Goodman of LifeSpan in Redding explains why. “A lot of the debate surrounding stem cells started with the banning of fetal stem cell research” under former President George H. W. Bush, he says. “As physicians specializing in stem cell therapy, we are permitted to take stem cells from adult persons for their own use.”4 continued on page 60
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Stem cell therapy is being used increasingly in regenerative and anti-aging medical applications with people for whom conventional interventions may either cause anxiety or have proved dissatisfying. “The people we are seeing, in general, have traveled a medical path where the next step is either not very good or non-existent,” says Ghelfi. “We have to take that seriously.” Although our bodies naturally produce stem cells, some areas (like tendons and ligaments) have poorer blood flow, says Goodman, and cannot naturally get these regenerative cells in order to heal well. Harvesting them from an area of the body rich in their production—fat tissue or bone marrow—and then injecting and/or inhaling those cells can improve health outcomes. Goodman, a former anesthesiologist, is one of the few therapists in the country to perform bone marrow extraction because he says it yields cells rich in nutrients and growth factors not found in fat tissue. “This is especially important in older patients whose stem cells are not as potent,” says Goodman. “Using stem cells from both sources is critical when the goal is to regenerate difficult-to-heal cartilage or nerve tissue.” People’s stem cell production decreases with age. For
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Health & Happiness in 2017
As 2016 comes to and end, an 2017 begins, Greenville Rancheria Tribal Health & Dental Centers are excited to be a part of this community as we put forth our best efforts in helping our Native American and Alaskan Native patients and our local community members to live healthy and happy lives. Our Purpose: To provide health care services that meet or exceed the community health standards of care. By delivering high quality, cost effective care, we intend to set a standard for other health care providers to aspire to. We intend to continue raising the standard for health care by implementing innovations in services delivery and technological capabilities. Our Philosophy: To provide the highest quality of care possible in a cost effective manner. All professional staff will meet the highest standards of preparation before they are allowed to deliver care. The staff will operate under prevailing standards set in health professions for quality care, ethical conduct, and attention to patients’ needs.
In our efforts to fulfill these commitments Greenville Rancheria is offering the following workshops in 2017. Please call and speak with a Community Health Representative (CHR) for more details such as dates and times of the following workshops. • Healthy Living • Smoking Cessation • Chronic Disease Self-Management • Diabetes Talking Circle CLINIC LOCATIONS: • Medical – 1425 Montgomery Road, Red Bluff. 530-528-8600 • Dental – 343 Oak Street, Red Bluff. 530-528-3488 • Medical & Dental – 410 Main Street, Greenville. (M) 530-284-6135 & (D) 530-284-7045
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example, a patient who experiences healing after one treatment in her 40s or 50s may, by the age of 65 or 70, require several treatments and a longer healing time before improvement is noticed. The power to heal resides not in the cells themselves, but in the protein and chemical “juice” they manufacture, Ghelfi says, adding, “This ‘juice’ helps the flat, non-robust, weak and sickly cells regenerate.” Rehabilitation time is minimal, he adds, as are risk, pain or debilitation with this type of therapy. However, “there is always a risk of infection and spine injections cause some discomfort for people,” he says. “Liposuction (for extraction of stem cells from fat) is tolerable for most.” All of this comes at a cost, however, and insurance companies still view stem cell therapy as experimental and will not pay for it. The average cost of treatment ranges from $5,000 to $7,000. “We are really in the infancy of this therapy,” says Ghelfi. “I think eventually it will be part of a more generalized procedure. It is, however, at least several years away.”• www.increasedlifespan.com • www.norcalstemcell.com
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Modern Soul B O O K E R T. J O N E S TO P L AY AT L A X S O N MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, songwriter and music arranger Booker T. Jones began working for Stax Records in Memphis as a session player in 1960, when he was 16 years old. Stax would place more than 167 hit songs in the Top 100 on the pop charts and an astounding 243 hits in the Top 100 R&B charts. Jones ended up playing on some of the label’s most important records, including “Born Under A Bad Sign,” “Hold On I’m Coming” and “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay,” and with acts like Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and Eddie Floyd. Jones played trombone on “Skinny Legs and All” by Joe Tex and baritone sax on “Cause I Love You” by Rufus and Carla Thomas. He also became one of the label’s most successful songwriters and was behind a lot of the horn and string arrangements. It was at Stax that Jones joined with studio musicians, guitarist Steve Cropper, bassist Lewie Steinberg and drummer Al Jackson, to form the MGs, sometimes referred to as “the greatest backing band in the universe.” “It all came about by accident, jamming in the studio, while we were waiting for Billy Lee Riley to show up for a recording session,” Jones says.
Booker T. and the MGs, with Donald Dunn replacing Steinberg, released “Green Onions,” which sold a million copies and climbed to number one on the R&B charts. “Having been sucked into that Memphis vortex of music,” he says, “we didn’t know that it was becoming important to others than ourselves. Then we started noticing ourselves in the charts and later we traveled to Europe and got a huge reception.” “Green Onions” was followed by six other Top 40 hits over the next decade, including “Hip Hug-Her,” “Groovin’” and “Hang ‘Em High.” Besides his busy schedule with session work and the band, Booker committed himself to attending classes at Indiana University, which eventually earned him a Bachelor of Music Education degree. “I had just graduated from high school and I didn’t know how to do a lot of things in music. I didn’t know how to conduct. I didn’t know how to orchestrate. I was not confident in the area of music theory, and it was so good for me to get that practice and that personal instruction from those instructors. And I think it made the music better.”4 continued on page 64
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The music of Booker T. and the MGs will live forever. - Neil Young
The band released a grand total of 23 singles and 11 albums between August 1962 and October 1971. “There haven’t been any hit instrumentals in the past few years that I know of,” says Jones. “It seems to be quite a feat to hold the attention of the mass listening audience with music only. Instrumental music hits were more prevalent around the time that we got started playing. There were big instrumental bands in the decade before us. So we had a better building block than there is now.” By the early 1970s, the recording industry was changing and Jones headed to California, where he produced and arranged songs and records, including Willie Nelson’s “Stardust,” Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” and Rita Coolidge’s version of “Higher and Higher.” He also released five solo albums over the next two decades. After reuniting in the mid-1980s for Atlantic Records’ 25th anniversary concert, the MGs were the house band for the famous tribute concert for Bob Dylan in 1991 at Madison Square Garden featuring George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Sinead O’Connor. In 1992, Booker T. and the MGs were inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. “I was amazed,” Jones recalls. “It meant that they felt that we were part of the first important elements of the rock ‘n’ roll movement. I think we helped achieve acceptance of racially integrated rock, when black and white people could come to our concerts and see a mixed group playing together.” Jones released an album backed by the hip-hop band the Roots in 2011, which won the Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 54th Grammy Awards to bring his total to four Grammys. The year 2013 brought about the birth of his 10th album, “Sound The Alarm,” on Stax Records after originally leaving the label more than 40 years previously in 1971. His current touring show is called Booker T’s Stax Revue, a presentation of his hits with the MGs and many of the classics recorded on Stax Records by other legendary artists, while he also acts as master of ceremonies and shares personal anecdotes with the audience. •
Phil Reser has written stories on major American rock and music acts for newspapers, magazines and radio stations since receiving his journalism degree from San Francisco State University. His media contributions include the New York Times, San Francisco Examiner, Chico EnterpriseRecord, KCHO & KFPR Public Radio, Blues Revue and Rolling Stone magazines.
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| BY KENDRA KAISERMAN
PLAY TIME I N D O O R P R OJ E C T S TO K E E P K I D S AC T I V E T H I S W I N T E R
IF YOU HAVE KIDS, perhaps you’re looking for something new for them to do that is active for their minds and bodies – and that can be tricky when the weather isn’t cooperative. These activities promote fun, imagination and creativity, and they’re fun to do, even when it’s cold and rainy.
• Build a fort: Take blankets and pillows and put them over couches and chairs to create your very own warm and cozy shelter in your living room, family room or kids’ room. • Write and perform a play or skit: Depending on the age of your children, they can write a play or a skit, and they can perform it for you (or you can all perform it together). They can also act out their favorite book. • Organize a film festival: Pick a theme or genre (Disney, Pixar, comedy, action) or have each family member choose a movie and have a marathon screening. Include snacks, comfy clothes and blankets and enjoy the show(s). • Build a box car: Think outside the box by making your box into a boat, airplane, submarine or spaceship. Then take your vehicle to an exotic destination, outer space or on a safari. • Treasure hunt: Playing individually or as a team, give each child or team a set of clues (you can try rhyming the clues or making the clues into riddles if your kids are up for a challenge), each clue leading to the next one with the last clue leading to the treasure. Seal each clue in an envelope and mark it with a number (such as “clue 1 of 7”) to help players keep track. The individual or team to solve the clues first and find the treasure (a toy, candy, money, an IOU for a movie) wins. 4 continued on page 68
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• Create a family recipe book: Use a notebook or binder as a base. Organize however you’d like and then insert recipes. Make your cookbook colorful and add pictures. Then cook or bake one of the recipes from your book. • Host a tea party: Dress up, set the table with china and use your best manners. Drinks may include tea, juice or cocoa, and snacks can include small sandwiches, scones and other finger foods. Let your kids decide the guest list—including dolls and stuffed animals. • Map out a city on paper: Using kids’ craft paper or butcher paper, roll a long piece down a hallway, use painter’s tape (or heavy books) to secure the corners and edges and let your kids draw a metropolis. Make roads, bridges and neighborhoods. Include lakes, playgrounds, schools, hospitals, shops and restaurants. Use blocks to construct buildings along the way. Kids can drive toy cars along the roads, too.
• Make cards/crafts for retirement home residents or hospital patients: Call your local retirement home or hospital and ask if your kids can bring cards or crafts to residents/patients. All it takes is construction paper, markers or crayons, glitter and anything else you have lying around to make someone’s day. • Dress up using old Halloween costumes: Use whatever they have to dress up and be creative in what they would do as that character. These can also be a part of their play or skit. • Create your own version of “Chopped”: Assign each chef a mystery ingredient. Have your kids face off and create a meal (or three—an appetizer, entrée and dessert). Be the judge and reward the best taste, presentation and creativity. •
OTHER INDOOR GAMES TO PLAY • Hide and seek • Charades • Simon Says • Mother May I • Red light, green light • Board games • Card games • Puzzles
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Kendra Kaiserman is a recent graduate of Simpson University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in journalism. Originally from Manteca, she enjoys trips to Santa Cruz, writing, reading and playing soccer.
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THERE USUALLY COMES A TIME IN EVERYONE’S LIFE when a little therapy is necessary. From torn ACLs to situational depression, physical and mental health should be complemented by appropriate therapies, yet the very word therapy causes our noses to wrinkle with medical dread. Not all therapies have to be a chore, though, and some forms of health care can be downright pleasant – or at the very least, not so threatening.
WRITING THERAPY
Sometimes the best way to get to a problem isn’t directly, but from another approach. That’s what Therapeutic Poetry and Writing Facilitator Claudia Mosby teaches when using writing as a therapeutic tool. “There’s a safety net in using poetry or literature as a therapeutic agent, because you’re coming at it obliquely and not straight on,” explains Mosby. “If you’re sitting in a therapist’s office, then it’s just you and the therapist,” which she says can be intimidating, “but if everybody is focused on the poem, that allows for a very individualized response.” Mosby, an educator and expressive writing coach, has created expressive writing programs for Mercy Regional Cancer Center and Shasta Community Health Center, and is developing a program for juvenile probation and incarcerated youths, which should launch early next year. Like any good writer knows her audience, Mosby considers hers as a therapeutic writing facilitator. Whether she is working with cancer patients or incarcerated women, she prepares a relevant poem and question, which serve as springboards for an organic problemsolving process. “When you use an appropriate poem, with an appropriate purpose, with the appropriate person or group, you can stimulate them in such a way that they become aware and able to articulate that which they couldn’t before,” says Mosby. The discussion about a poem, read or written, and especially in group therapies, can create what Mosby describes as “the moment of recognition that I am not alone,” which for many is the first step toward emotional health. 4 continued on page 74 Find Writing InsideOut on Facebook (530) 355-6827
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PET THERAPY
ART THERAPY If art is a universal language, then sometimes it’s the necessary translator between our rational and irrational minds, and can help us understand even the most confounding parts of ourselves. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Alena Marie Farver incorporates art therapy into counseling sessions at the Expressive Arts Studio and Counseling Center in Redding, and she believes it can be the nonverbal complement to verbal therapy. “It’s a nonverbal way of expressing what you’re feeling, and especially for children, when they aren’t even sure what they’re feeling,” says Farver. A sketch or painting can be a useful starting place for conversation, says Farver, since “art therapy bypasses your left brain, the rational mind. It helps people get in touch with what they’re feeling, and then we can work together to set up a solution.” While anybody can sketch at home, it takes training and education and experience to interpret certain signs and symbols. “Once we do an art expression, we do give a voice to it,” assures Farver, who plays that guiding role. The Expressive Arts Studio is stocked with a variety of art material, lending itself to “anything from drawing on paper with oil pastels to painting with acrylics, or we can also do collage by selecting different pictures that express what is happening to you,” Farver says. “Every session is individually designed to meet the needs of that person and what those issues are,” says Farver, because like art itself, each problem is unique and deserves its own approach. Expressive Arts Studio and Counseling Center 1127 Parkview Ave. #A, Redding expressivearts@att.net (530) 227-7083 74
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Therapy dogs are more than just pets in red vests. Donna Conrad of Therapy Animals of Redding, an Intermountain Therapy Animals Instructor, says that since her dogs became therapy pets, she sees them with different eyes. “They’re always talking to you, telling you things with their body language,” says Conrad. She went through a class in 2000 after seeing an advertisement at work. “I wanted to do it the minute I read it,” she says, and since then she and her dachshunds Coco and Shane have volunteered at nursing homes, hospitals, mental health facilities, schools and libraries. A therapy dog can serve different purposes, whether it’s calming an anxious child who is learning to read or providing familiarity for a patient in the otherwise unfamiliar setting of a hospital. “The day before yesterday, I got a call about an ICU patient that was intubated,” says Conrad. “She couldn’t talk, she had a tube in her mouth, but a nurse called me and I brought Coco to visit her. The minute he was next to her, she picked her arm up to pet him. She hadn’t moved any of her extremities up to that point.” A therapy dog may be found in diverse settings, but one thing is certain: People rarely feel threatened by this “therapy.” “We never get a ‘no’,” Conrad says. Pet therapy is just one part of the interdisciplinary spectrum of healthcare, but from Conrad’s perspective, “it touches your heart to bring something real into their lives, because to be in a hospital is already surreal.” In February, Therapy Animals of Redding will offer a one-day class to train new therapy dogs, which is important for this community since, according to Conrad, as there are never enough dogs to go around. “We can never have enough therapy dogs because everybody wants to see them,” she says. • Therapy Animals of Redding www.therapyanimalsofredding.com (530) 276-9164 donnaconrad@shasta.com
Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his seven-year old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.
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| STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAYLA ANDERSON
RUNNING IS BEST when you can get out on the local trails and be one with nature, but what if you can’t get out in the wilderness as often as you like? Maybe the weather’s bad or it’s too far of a drive, or the temperature is too hot or cold? Luckily, there’s a treadmill that brings the world’s best trail runs straight to your gym or home fitness center—and one of its five interactive workout landscapes is set in the North State. LifeFitness created its Lifescape using Virtual Active, a San Francisco-based media company comprised of camera technology fanatics, fitness buffs and film geeks who believe watching regular TV on a treadmill detracts from the workout. Three years ago, the Virtual Active team loaded themselves down with equipment and went out to find unique places to film. “Our early productions were planned by a trained geologist, so they tended to be in places with interesting geology – the American Southwest, the Sierras, Death Valley, and of course the Trinity mountains. We also liked to balance our library between well-known iconic locations (the Grand Canyon, the canals of Venice) and lesser-known gems. The Trinity Mountains Run falls into the latter group of areas most people don't know about, but probably should,” says former Virtual Active Creative Director Ruben Grijalva. What’s ideal for Northern Californians is that in the winter, you can hike through the dewy Redwoods, climb rocks to alpine lakes and run along a beach without getting cold, lost or being generally unprepared. And you may even learn something about your area, too. The LifeFitness Trinity Mountains Lifescape course (which actually extends well beyond Trinity County) takes you through six areas of Northern California in a 30-minute duration. Here is what you’ll find:
MCCLOUD RIVER FALLS (MCCLOUD) A short hike into the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, this 3.8-mile round trip features three magnificent waterfalls with refreshingly cold swimming holes at the base of the Middle and Lower Falls. Although the trail may be snowed in and inaccessible in the winter, people can enjoy camping, hiking and cooling off in the summer. The actual trail is an easy to moderate hike with an elevation gain of 300 feet (but, of course, you can adjust that to whatever you want on the LifeFitness machine). HEART/CASTLE LAKES (MOUNT SHASTA) Also part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, this two-lake, 2.2-mile round trip’s trailhead is found at WA Barr Road in Mount Shasta. It is most accessible in the summertime, but can also be a great trail to snowshoe on if the road is plowed.4 continued on page 80
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Castle Lake’s origins are said to date back more than 10,000 years when much of North America was glaciated. As the glacier melted, it left a cirque shape about 100 feet deep near the southern side and 10 to 15 feet deep on the northeastern shore where a group of boulders (called a terminal moraine) creates a natural dam. Heart Lake is nestled in the rocky crests above Castle Lake with incredible views of the white-capped volcano, Mt. Shasta. Castle Peak’s summit is just above Heart Lake where hikers can catch a glimpse of Castle Crags and the top of Lassen Peak. DEADFALL LAKE (MOUNT SHASTA) As part of the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a message on the LifeFitness treadmill pops up with the fact that more people have climbed Mt. Everest than hiked the PCT. When literally hiking to Deadfall Lake, a person can take one of two routes to get into the basin – through the PCT to the Sisson-Callahan Trail junction or the Deadfall Meadows route, which is said to be the prettier path as it traverses an expansive flower-filled meadow. GOLD BLUFFS BEACH (ORICK) Nestled up into the Redwoods, this beautiful sandy beach is located six miles off Highway 101 on an unpaved road in a semi-desolate area. This Northern California hidden beach is part of the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park with access to more than 70 miles of trails. Roosevelt Elk sightings are pretty common (the largest species of elk in North America) and Great Horned Owls have also been spotted.
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DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL (HAPPY CAMP) Maybe this glacial lake earned its harsh name due to its icy cold waters or because of the mile-long section of 1,300-foot vertical gain to get there, but hiker Zach Urness called Devil’s Punchbowl “one of the most spectacular destinations in the Southern Oregon/Northern California area.” Tucked into the 182,802 acres of craggy peaks and various pines, this small emerald pool is protected by high granite walls. This 10.6mile hike near Happy Camp is rated as difficult because of the switchbacks and crag scaling, but many hardcore backpackers say it is well worth the trek. BOY SCOUT TREE TRAIL (CRESCENT CITY) This 2.8-mile long trail may not seem like it would take a long time to hike, but the National Park Service says you’ll want to allow at least half a day to explore it in full. About two-and-a-half miles in from the trailhead at Howland Hill Road, an unmarked trail leads up to the Boy Scout Tree, a double redwood named after the Boy Scout troop leader who found it. After days of doing the run through the Trinity Mountains on the treadmill (which can be ordered online or the course can be found on YouTube), it may inspire you to visit these places in person. • 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.
Why I Care My Personal Journey Into Caregiving
circa 1970 Sharon and Gram
I began my career in home care completely by accident. I was raised by a single mom and spent countless afternoons with Gram and Gramps; I learned to cook with them, fish with them and Gram was even my Room Grandma, bringing cupcakes to school on special occasions. I was extremely close to them. In my late 20s when Gramps was in his 70s, he decided to hire a tree trimmer. Much to Gram’s alarm, he brought out his ladder the day before the tree trimmer was to arrive to “take care of the low branches”. Her worst fears came true when he fell out of the tree. Luckily, there were no life threatening injuries, but he did shatter his ankle and got knocked on the head pretty good.
After Gramps was settled in the hospital, I went to stay with Gram. It was there that home care began to affect my life. I drove Gram to and from the hospital, made sure she had a healthy dinner (“No Gram, ice cream doesn't count.”), kept her company and made sure she took her pills. She was a healthy lady, but quite shaken up not to have her husband home safe and sound. I began to wonder… what do families do if no one can come to help? Who would have driven Gram to see Gramps? I thought how lucky we were to live close by and be close and be able to help each other. And when in 2008, Gramps was needing help again, a caregiver from my staff and I traveled two hours to Yuba City so he could stay safe and comfortable in his home. Last year, my beloved Gram came to my home on hospice. With the help of amazing caregivers, I was able to keep her with me in her final days. My grandparents have inspired me in so many ways. Out of their commitment and love for me, grew my passion to help families. And in the end, it was this love and compassion I was able to give back to them in every way that matters. As I continue to grow and learn and help more families, I realize my grandparents’ final gift was allowing me to help them. I now understand even more the journey we are all on as we care for our aging loved ones. Trust me when I say, anyone I hire I would send to my own family.
Sharon and her sister Wendi with Gram, August 2014
Sharon Clark is CEO of Home Helpers, a homecare agency serving Shasta and Tehama counties since 2004, where she was voted 2010 Shasta County Business Person of the Year. She has made it her mission to educate families before a crisis occurs.
Because I did.
Senior Care • New Moms • Recuperative Care • On Call 24/7 • All Staff Insured & Bonded 530.226-8350 • Sharon@reddinghomehelpers.com • www.reddinghomehelpers.com
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The Chase Eric Caldwell was born and raised in the Redding area and is passionate about capturing the natural beauty that surrounds us. He is self-taught and takes great pride in the details. Eric loves the challenges that photography presents, and the opportunity to show off our beautiful neck of the woods. View more of his work at www.facebook.com/Caldwell.Photography.530
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WHAT’S COOKIN’
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BREAKFAST BANANA OATMEAL MUFFINS YIELDS: 12 MUFFINS
The holidays are behind us and our busy lives are back in full swing. With everyone going in different directions, who has time to prepare a healthy breakfast? This great recipe can be made ahead to ensure that your family gets a healthy start to the day. Prep oats Saturday night, bake on Sunday, and kids and parents alike can grab a couple of these and be on their way.
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INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 ½ cup lowfat milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten ½ cup chopped walnuts ¹⁄³ cup pure maple syrup 2 T canola oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt 1 ripe banana PREP TIME: 8 hours (inactive) – 5-10 minutes active COOK TIME: 20-25 minutes TOTAL TIME: 25-35 minutes active time, 8 hours inactive
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GRANF ORS RECIPE BY LANA
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DIRECTIONS STEP 1: Combine dry oats and milk in a large bowl and cover. Place in the refrigerator and allow this to soak until much of the liquid is absorbed – at least 8 hours, but no more than 12 hours.
STEP 4: Bake the oatmeal cakes until they spring back when touched, 20-25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, loosen and remove the muffins. Serve while warm, or wrap and refrigerate.
STEP 2: Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 12-cup nonstick muffin tin with cooking spray.
Enjoy and Happy New Year!
STEP 3: Combine egg, walnuts, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder and salt into the soaked oats until well combined. Mash banana and add to oat mixture. Fill the muffin cups with ¼ cup of the oat mixture.
Lana Granfors has resided in Redding since moving here from Texas in 1975. She devotes time to her passions: family, travel, gardening and cooking. A self-taught cook, her recipes are created with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, ease of preparation and of course, flavor.
photo by Kara Stewart
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FROM FOOD TO FUN, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY
chico
January 19 • 79th Annual Dinner & Business Awards Ceremony, Sierra Nevada Brewery Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St., 6 pm, (530) 891-5556
hayfork
January 7, 14, 21 • Roller Skating at the Fairgrounds, Trinity County Fairgrounds, 6000 Highway 3, 3-9 pm, (530) 739-8622
mt. lassen
January 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 • Ranger-led Snowshoe Walk, Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, 1:30-3:30 pm, (530) 595-4480, www.nps.gov/lavo
Join a park ranger for a 90-minute to twohour adventure exploring winter ecology and Lassen’s geologic history in the Southwest area. Route and distance vary with the group and weather conditions. Participants must be at least 8 years old and capable of moderate physical exercise. Wear boots, dress in warm layers and bring a water bottle. Space is limited to the first 40 people; obtain a ticket for that day inside the visitor center. The park provides snowshoes, with a suggested $1 donation to cover maintenance costs. January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Sunday Ice Skating, Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Drive, 1:30-5 pm, (530) 926-1715, www.mtshastachamber.com January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Jimmy Limo and Rod Sims, Mount Shasta Resort, Siskiyou Lake Blvd., 5:30-6:30 pm, www.mtshastachamber.com
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January 3, 17 • Mornings with Mommy, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and School, 3961 Alta Mesa Drive, 9-10 am, (530) 221-2451, www.mtcalvaryredding.org January 6-7 • “The Best of Festival Cinema Invisible,” Old City Hall, 1313 Market St., 6-10 pm Friday, noon-10 pm Saturday www.cinemainvisible.org
orland
January 21 • Glenn County Farm Bureau Crab Feed, Glenn County Fairgrounds, 221 E. Yolo St., 6 pm January 28 • Orland Future Farmers of America’s All American Rib Feed, Glenn County Fairgrounds, 221 E. Yolo St., 6 pm
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January 5, 12 19, 26 • Jimmy Limo and Rod Sims, Wayside Grill, S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., 5-7 pm, www.mtshastachamber.com January 7, 14, 21, 28 • Ice Skating Lessons, Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Drive, children ages 4 to 12 noon-1 pm, teens and adults 1-1:30 pm, (530) 926-1715, www.mtshastachamber.com • Public Skate Session, Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Drive, 1:30-5 pm, (530) 926-1715, www.mtshastachamber.com
oroville
January 4 • Toy Van Visit, Oroville Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave., 11 am- noon, (530) 538-7642
palo cedro
January 21 • Redding Community Contra Dance, IOOF/Rebekah Hall, 22551 Silverlode Lane, 7-10 pm, www.meetup.com/reddingdancegroup
paradise
Through January 8 • Paradise on Ice, Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway, 8 pm January 27 • Mad Hatter Tea Party, Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road, 3 pm, (530) 872-3344
redding January 1
• Clikapudi Trail Runs, 14225 Holiday Road, 10 am, www.shastatrailruns.com
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Festival Cinema Invisible, in partnership with the Redding Chapter of Euphrates Institute and the Shasta County Arts Council, presents “The Best of Festival Cinema Invisible,” a two-day festival of contemporary films from the Middle East and North Africa. Films will screen on Friday, Jan. 6 from 6-10 pm and on Saturday, Jan. 7 from noon-10 pm at Old City Hall. Films are scheduled in 1.5-hour session blocks with breaks. Persian-style tea and sweets included with admission. Ticket options include a two-day, full-festival pass for $40, a one-day pass for $25 or a one-session ticket for $10. Passes and tickets will also be available the day of the event, but cash only at the door. January 7 • Frosty Fun Runs, Redding Civic Auditorium, 7-10 am, (530) 526-3076, www.midniteracing.net January 13, 27 • Canvas and Cocktails, Moseley Family Cellars, 4712 Mountain Lakes Blvd., 6-9 pm, (530) 338-2773, www.canvasandcocktailsredding.com January 15 • Redding Marathon, 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd., 8 am, www.reddingmarathon.org • Rivercity Jazz Society, Redding Elks Lodge, 250 Elk Drive, 1-4 pm, (530) 921-3159, www.rivercityjazz.com
January 18 • Informational Open House, Ready for Life Foster Family Agency, 962 Maraglia St., 11:30 am-6:30 pm, (530) 222-1826, www.readyforlife.net January 20-21, 27-28 • The Music Man, David Marr Auditorium, 2200 Eureka Way, 7 pm Friday, 2 and 7 pm Saturday, (530) 247-6933, www.rsarts.org January 21 • Frosty Fun Runs, Fleet Feet Store, 7-10 am, (530) 526-3076, www.midniteracing.net January 28 • Frosty Fun Runs, Clover Creek Preserve, 7-10 am, (530) 526-3076 www.midniteracing.net
weaverville
January 7 • Art Cruise, Downtown Weaverville, 5-8 pm January 8 • Trinity Wedding and Event Expo, Veterans Memorial Hall, 11 am-3 pm, (530) 623-0702 January 12 • Highland Art Center Craft Nights, Highland Art Center, 691 Main St., 6-9 pm
weed
January 5, 12, 19, 26 • BrewGrass, Mt. Shasta Brewing Company, 360 College Ave., 7 pm January 6, 13, 20, 27 • Kevin McDowell, soft acoustic guitar, Mt. Shasta Brewing Company, 360 College Ave., 4:30 pm
cascade theatre www.cascadetheatre.org
January 20 • Movie: The Heart of Nuba, 7 pm, Q&A with Director Ken Carlson, (530) 229-3661 January 21 • Vicki Lawrence and Mama, 7:30 pm
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Emmy award-winning comedienne Vicki Lawrence is best known for her work on The Carol Burnett Show, Mama’s Family and her gold record “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.” She approaches everything with her characteristic sense of humor, reminding us all, “Life is much too serious to be taken seriously!” Tickets range from $39-$45. January 24 • Jesse Cook, 7:30 pm January 28 • 2nd Annual Signature Gala, 7 pm
laxson auditorium
www.chicoperformances.com January 21 • Booker T. Jones: Stax Revue, 7:30 pm
redding civic auditorium
www.reddingcivic.com January 7 • Health Expo, 10 am-5 pm, (530) 691-4500, www.reddinghealthexpo.com January 29 • Switchfoot and Relient K: Looking for America Tour Part II, 7:30 pm
redding library
www.shastalibraries.org January 2, 9, 23, 30 • Babies, Books and Play, 10:30-11:30 am • Game night, 4-5:30 pm January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Storytime, 10:30 am January 4, 11, 18, 25 • Read and Play Story Time, 3:30 pm January 5, 12, 19, 26 • Read and Create Story Time, 3:30 pm January 5 • World of Film: Planes, Trains and Automobiles, 5:30 pm January 6, 13, 20, 27 • Read and Sing Story Time, 10:30 am January 19 • World of Film: Klute, 5:30 pm
riverfront playhouse
www.riverfrontplayhouse.net
Through February 11 • The Game’s Afoot (Holmes for the Holidays), 7:30 Friday and Saturday, 2 pm Sunday
senator theatre
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January 14 • Nahko and Medicine For The People, 8 pm
state theatre
www.statetheatreredbluff.com January 7 • “The Beatles: Eight Days A Week,” 7 pm
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Ron Howard’s film explores how John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr came together to become the extraordinary phenomenon, The Beatles. It delves into their inner workings – how they made decisions, created their music and built their collective career together – all the while highlighting The Beatles’ extraordinary and unique musical gifts and their remarkable, complementary personalities. The film focuses on the time period from the early Beatles’ journey in the days of The Cavern Club in Liverpool to their last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco in 1966. Tickets are $15.
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January 24 •Roots & Boots: Sammy Kershaw, Pam Tillis and Collin Raye, 7 pm
turtle bay
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Through January 4 • Adventures in Pre-Columbian Archaeology • Take Flight Through January 8 • Bountiful Harvest – From Land to Table • Find Your Park – Find Your Heart
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GIVING BACK
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T E H A M A P LO W S H A R E P R O J E C T
MAKING SCHOOL RUNS WITH GRANDKIDS was just what J.T. Shoults signed up for when he relocated to Red Bluff from the Napa Valley to be closer to his daughter, Tai Bickert, and her girls. What he didn’t expect was a sight that would become all too familiar as he scanned the school grounds one day during a drop off: beautiful raised garden beds, empty and abandoned. “They lose the primary person with enthusiasm or a skill set,” says Shoults of the decline in so many school gardens. He did a survey throughout the county and his findings were consistent from school to school: “Almost all of them already had gardens where they’d started and then given up.” He decided he couldn’t let that happen at Antelope School, where his 8-year-old granddaughter was spending her days. He approached principal Rich Hassay about restoring the garden. Given permission, he and his granddaughter set out to plant the beds and install a drip system. Deb Highley, an after-school program facilitator, took note and asked if her students could get involved. Eventually, he began working in the after-school program throughout the county. Gardening, he says, teaches “nutrition, science, math, teamwork.” In addition to teaching children how to raise their own food, he knew they could help Tehama food programs with excess produce. “It’s just a perfect fit to get these gardens going,” he says of what has become the Tehama Plow Share Project. The schools have everything they need for vibrant gardens: land, water and eager kids. 4 continued on page 94
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“The concept is to restore and maintain the gardens year round,” he adds. Children learn throughout the school year and during summer programs, developing a taste for fresh fruits and veggies. Volunteers work the land when children aren’t available and distribute whatever the children can’t consume to local food banks and nonprofit organizations. One recipient is the shelter for survivors of domestic violence at Alternatives to Violence. “Even though they’re going through a rough time,” Shoults says of the residents, “at least they’re getting a variety of fresh-picked food that will hopefully make them feel a little better.” Linda Dickerson, associate director of Alternatives to Violence, couldn’t agree more. “We sometimes get people who have never had fresh produce,” she says. “They just don’t get it. It’s especially good to be able to use the fresh produce from Tehama Plow Share to encourage those who are using our shelter to use fresh produce.” And, she adds, “He always puts cookies in there, too! And people appreciate those as well.” “I’m a gardener from the time I was able to walk,” says Shoults, noting that he grew up as one of 11 brothers and sisters who relied on garden-fresh produce for nourishment. In 2008, when the economy tanked, he started the Napa Valley Plow Share Project to help fill the pantries of local food banks with fresh produce. While he has decades of gardening experience, two things initially held him back: “I didn’t have any funds and no one knew me.” Those issues were soon alleviated with a generous donation of plants from the Red Bluff Garden Club and a Facebook presence that invited subscribers to learn about and contribute to the work. The outpouring of support, he says, has been tremendous. “I don’t do this
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myself,” says Shoults. “The business community has been extremely supportive.” Tehama Plow Share Project has expanded beyond school gardens to include churches and even private land where owners are willing to grow for food banks. “We got a little bigger than I was able to maintain myself,” he says, noting that the project seeks volunteers to look after gardens. Shoults is currently putting in 20 to 30 hours a week. “We love to grow things the kids have never seen before,” he says, noting the natural curiosity and enthusiasm they’ve had for things like Armenian cucumbers and heirloom peppers, tomatoes and carrots. They always plant strawberries, a kid favorite. “After the kids work in the gardens, they love to go pick strawberries off the vine.” Shoults has a particular fondness for working with kids in alternative school settings. “The students who are the biggest troublemakers in the classroom can be the biggest stars in the gardens,” he says. “And that’s where they need to be.” Hassay, the superintendent of the Antelope School District, agrees. “Learning should be fun,” he says. “We sure see kids having a lot of fun out in the gardens. The hands-on outdoor learning is a great complement to our classroom activities.” • Find Tehama Plow Share Project on Facebook
Melissa Mendonca is passionate about adding stamps to her passport and just as enthusiastic about her hometown of Red Bluff. A graduate of San Francisco State and Tulane universities, she believes in mentoring and service to create communities everyone can enjoy. Her favorite words are rebar, wanderlust and change.
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