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November/December 2014 - Issue 6

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Q & A with Shasta Living Streets 12 Days of the Holidays Beer Camp Road Trip

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A Guide to Camping Whiskeytown If you’re an outdoors enthusiast, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is a great place for, well, just about everything. We recently took a trip there, and decided to give you all the information you need to get the most out of your Whiskeytown getaway. From campsites to hiking trails to lake activities, we’ve got you covered.

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16 Team Taylor

This is the story of Taylor Andrews—a Cottonwood teen who consistently shows his positive attitude while heroically battling cancer. This is also a story of his community, who come together for one common goal—to beat Taylor’s cancer. We take you through Taylor’s journey, told through his supporters, more commonly known as Team Taylor.

Beer and camping are an epic combination. With that in mind, the Active team took a road trip through the North State matching the best craft brews and breweries in the area with nearby campsites. From Redding to Petaluma to Yreka, we show active beer fans how to make the most out of your next NorCal camping trip.

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For the Kids

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22 Beer Camp

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Behind the Scenes—Team Taylor This issue marks the end of our very first year of publishing Active NorCal magazine. By now you may have noticed our cover looks different than in the past. This is Taylor Andrews, and I can honestly say that working on his story has been one of the most rewarding projects I’ve experienced. Let me take you through the journey. I heard about Taylor about a year ago, that he was a Cottonwood kid fighting cancer. All signs pointed to it being a very difficult battle. I wanted to publish an article about him immediately but, to be honest, I was afraid. I had just started Active NorCal and wanted to develop an audience and an editorial style before I took on stories like Taylor’s. Also, the responsibility of telling his story felt enormous to me. I felt incapable of doing it right. I followed his page on Facebook, Support and Prayers for Taylor Andrews, and have been keeping tabs on his battle ever since. They posted pictures of him and he always had a big smile on his face. It was hard to imagine being that brave and optimistic. I started asking questions of my friends and family about the telling his story. The resounding answer was that this article HAD to be done. I jumped in headfirst and assigned the article to my father, Chip O’Brien. He was the only person I trusted to give this story the wings it needed to fly, and he let Taylor’s family and friends tell it in their own words. Then I reached out to Nigel Skeet from Northstate Studios to do the photography. I’ve always known he was a great photographer, but you can truly see his passion for this project in his pictures. Once the dust started to settle, I realized why this story would be great—both writer and photographer had dealt with cancer in their own fathers. Everything was starting to come together, but something was still missing. During the creation process I kept hearing about Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive lineman Devon Still. During NFL training camp this year, Still was informed that his four-year-old daughter Leah had cancer and needed to be treated immediately. The Bengals had planned to cut Still after training camp, but instead kept him on the practice squad in order for him to keep the team’s insurance for Leah’s medical bills. After an outpouring of support, the Bengals decided to sell Still’s jersey and donate the proceeds to cancer research. The team sold 10,000 jerseys and raised over $1 million. That’s the motivation I needed. I set up a fundraiser with advertising prospects that would see proceeds of our ad sales go to Taylor’s medical bills. We were able to raise $1,750 in two weeks, joining an amazing group of friends and well-wishers who’ve found creative ways to help. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Taylor during the creation of this story. Taylor is a kid we can all learn from. He’s a small guy now, walks with a little limp and is probably dealing with some excruciating pain. But that kid’s smile is never-ending. He is respectful. He is appreciative. He is stoic. Taylor Andrews is an inspiration. This project changed me. I certainly hope it can inspire you. What an end to our first year. See you again in 2015. Stay Active!

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From Aspiring Superhero to Karate Master The Story of Scott Halsey’s Kenpo Karate By Ross Lawrence

A YouTube search of “Scott Halsey” will turn up real fighting scenes about as compelling as those found in films like “The Karate Kid” or “Rush Hour,” minus the special effects. Owner of Redding’s Scott Halsey’s Kenpo Karate for the past 28 years, Halsey has prevailed through several of karate’s major shifts in popularity. From the “ninja craze” in the 80s, through the Tae Bo trend of the 90s, to the recent rise of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Halsey’s studio continues to churn out skilled mar-

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tial artists of all ages. For Halsey, it started at a young age. His father was stationed at a military base in Fort Lewis, Washington when Halsey began Taekwondo (a Korean system of fighting that emphasizes kicks) at the age of four. As he grew older Halsey switched styles and started practicing Kenpo Karate. Going into his teenage years, he won a few tournaments including Ed Parker’s world famous International Karate Championships, which helped people

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like Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris rise to prominence. Halsey’s success in competitions and consistent improvement solidified his obsession with Kenpo. When he was just a sophomore in high school, Halsey moved back to Redding and opened a martial arts school with the help of his mother and sister. The result is Scott Halsey’s Kenpo Karate. “I think I was attracted to karate at such an early age because I was into the

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“I think wearing the uniform and training made me feel like a superhero when I was five. As I got older I kept with it because it’s a great way to stay in shape and learn self-defense.” superhero thing,” recalled Halsey. “I think wearing the uniform and training made me feel like a superhero when I was five. As I got older I kept with it because it’s a great way to stay in shape and learn selfdefense.” Halsey’s studio teaches a style of karate called Kenpo, which loosely translates to “fist law” or “Chinese boxing.” The style was developed in Hawaii, and as a mixing pot of Asian cultures the islands were the perfect setting for Kenpo to grow. Combining elements from the Japanese forms of karate, Chinese Kung Fu, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, Kenpo is widely considered the first mixed martial art. It is used for selfdefense and focuses on hitting sensitive areas of an attacker’s body with efficient strikes and blocks.

“Kenpo was the first style of martial arts that mixed the linear and straight motions of Japanese styles, the circular motions of Kung Fu and the breaks, throws and grappling of Judo and Jui-Jitsu,” said Halsey. “It combines physics and kinesiology. There’s a science to it, and it’s centered around getting the most power out of each strike, and avoiding attacks. That’s why we have a lot of doctors, engineers and type-A people in the studio.” In terms of why people choose to take classes at Halsey’s business – that’s a complicated question. Some parents bring their children in because they feel they need a confidence boost. For kids that have never played any sports or done much athletically, Kenpo is a great starting point. And as a child, the idea of wearing a uniform, and

sparring (supervised fighting) with your friends, must make you feel powerful like a superhero, or at the very least, a ninja. The studio provides individual classes to begin with, making it accessible for those who might find a group setting intimidating. After getting comfortable in 1-on-1 sessions with an instructor, group lessons offer pupils a component of camaraderie with other classmates and an opportunity to spar and earn higherlevel belts. Unlike other sports, there’s no bench in karate – everyone is out there (in the group sessions) participating, which may attract people who have been turned off by certain team sports. Otherwise, people start and stick with Kenpo for the health benefits, for self-defense purposes and to take out some extra aggression.

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“Everyone who walks in here has a different reason for being here. I just want to meet the needs of everybody that walks in,” said Halsey. “A story – a mother just came in whose son was bullying other kids and the counselor recommended he try karate. That may seem weird, but it gives him an outlet for his aggression and it will boost his confidence, which is good because usually we pick on others because we don’t feel good about ourselves.” Even with kids and teenagers running around, their fists and feet flying, Kenpo pupils tend to avoid a lot of injuries common in other sports. This is because there’s not a lot of repetitive motion in Kenpo. Participants are not wearing down the joints by doing the same action over and over. With the sparring aspect of karate, Halsey trains his students to be controlled and encourages them to agree beforehand on how much contact should be in each fight, to cut down on injuries. A misconception often held by people having little experience with karate is that it’s only for kids. Halsey’s studio offers lessons for students of all ages and abilities,

and is even home to a 60-year-old black belt who started training in his 40s. Many of those training at Halsey’s gym also play other sports and do cardio workouts and weight training to supplement their Kenpo classes. Halsey pushes his students to play other sports and get additional exercise. “The ages at the studio really are from three to 60,” noted Halsey. “My son is 18 and trains here. But I’ve encouraged him to do team sports his entire life – he wrestles and plays football.” Kenpo karate differs from most athletics in that it is almost exclusively dependent on you as an individual to advance to the next level. It takes a big commitment, usually four or five years, to become a black belt and that’s really just the beginning. You have to be a strong, goal-oriented individual to rise through the ranks. The whole process to get there makes you mentally stronger and more independent. Also, since Kenpo is ultimately about selfdefense, high-level participants are forced to compete, which builds confidence. “At some point you have to compete

in tournaments. If you get into a real fight you’re going to be nervous and scared like in a competition – it’s good to see how well you react under pressure,” explained Halsey. “Karate is a lifestyle. We’re trying to build a tough person and a good fighter, but also just a good, well rounded individual.” While many karate studios have come and gone in the North State over the years, Scott Halsey continues to ride through ebbs and flows, and punch through misconceptions about martial arts. Despite great economic shifts in the NorCal area, changes in popular conceptions of karate and the art itself, Halsey remains consistent in his approach with the knowledge that if it isn’t broken, he shouldn’t fix it. With 28 years of experience and an established name in the martial arts community, one can only assume that Halsey’s brand will remain alive and well. Couch potatoes, seasoned athletes and superhero-obsessed 4-year-olds alike will continue to find a home in downtown Redding at Scott Halsey’s Kenpo Karate. NORCAL

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Q & A with Shasta Living Streets

You may have noticed the recent bike lane that burst into existence along California Street in downtown Redding. This was no accident. It was a lot of hard work. The majority of the work was taken on by Shasta Living Streets and, more specifically, its Director Anne Thomas. We sat down with Thomas to talk about her role in bringing her vision of more walkable and ride-friendly streets to our community.

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1. What are the primary goals of Shasta Living Streets? Shasta Living Streets (SLS) is a local civic organization dedicated to building Better Bikeways and Trails, Walkable Cities and vibrant public places in Shasta County. Our members have big hopes for this region. Our vision for Shasta County recognizes that one of our greatest public assets is the interconnected network of streets and public places that bind our homes, schools, businesses and parks together. When we build better bikeways and walkable cities and couple that with our exist-

ing world-class recreational attractions, we will ensure our region excels as a place for families and businesses and enhance tourism. We want people to be able to make convenient and reliable daily trips walking and bicycling. Living Streets includes cars and trucks. We are not suggesting no cars—but merely the opportunity for fewer cars. We hope to see access to quiet, low-speed residential streets and a bicycling network with protected bike lanes on busy streets. We support sophisticated intersection controls, off-street pathways, greenways and trails to connect people to

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where they want to go. We want everyone to enjoy walkable, bicycle-friendly business districts and see that all children can walk or bike to school. We believe this will provide broad benefits across the community for a thriving regional economy, healthy local business, strong families, improved fitness, greater community interaction, less civic cost, less pollution, better living and more joy. How do we do this? We work to identify opportunities and provide members and partners with information about ideas and projects and specific ways they can contribute and help. On behalf of

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We want people to be able to make convenient and reliable daily trips walking and bicycling. Living Streets includes cars and trucks. We are not suggesting no cars— but merely the opportunity for fewer cars.

members, we attend agency meetings and respond to partner initiatives. We develop products and services to help build active living excellence in our community, which includes projects like the Bicycle Friendly Hotel program. We host events so people can experience the vision. Sometimes we can’t visualize change until we experience it ourselves. 2. How long has the SLS been around and what motivated the founders to start the group? In 2010, a handful of enthusiasts came together to find ways to inspire improve-

ments to walking, biking and livable communities. We decided to host an openstreet event to help people feel what it’s like to walk and bicycle safely on neighborhood streets. The program, now called Family Bicycling Day, brings thousands of people out to enjoy a trail through the city and learn more about the city’s public places, businesses and history in part of Redding’s downtown core. Shasta Living Streets was an allvolunteer organization for the first four years. Since then the program has grown considerably as we innovate and develop new collaborations and now consists of

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200+ members. SLS also incorporates a core group of advisors and volunteers, a large number of contributors to specific projects, a long list of partner groups and thousands of event and social media participants. 3. Are there any national projects or movements that have influenced Shasta Living Streets? A big part of what we do is look for and share ideas and examples from organizations around the world that could make a difference here. There are many who inspire us. We are inspired by Gil Penalosa,

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the father of the ciclovia, and current Executive Director of 8-80 Cities. He sent words of encouragement to our team on the eve of our first event four years ago: “Shasta Living Streets will show residents that streets can be used for more than just moving cars; streets are our largest and most valuable assets, the space that belongs to all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social or economic background.” We are also inspired by Jeff Speck’s books, and have been reading Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America One Step at A Time. Jeff Speck is an urban planner who has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. He has boiled it down to one key factor: walkability. We like that this book doesn’t describe a new approach, but rather is a readable overview of what has been known for over thirty years. His comments resonate for us; he says, What’s needed is: understanding, decision-making and action to put good ideas into place. 4. What are some of the biggest challenges that SLS has faced over the years? Shasta County is a place people choose to move and bring their families precisely because of the opportunities we have for getting outside: fishing, boating, hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding and because of the fresh air and the beautiful mountain views. Yet in this place where so many people love to be outside, it’s ironically difficult to get support to walk and bicycle on our streets. Maybe it’s because it seems that in this recreation mecca we already have this covered. We do not. Most people in the city of Redding and in nearby rural areas cannot safely walk or bicycle to local businesses or schools or to visit nearby friends or family. If they want to get outside, they have to load up the car first and drive to a park or trail. “Streets are for cars” was the response I received from one bike shop owner. And the shameful injury and death rates for pedestrians and bicyclists in our community provide evidence for the truth of that statement. So we have enthusiasts who run 50-mile foot races or ride rigorous mountain trails on weekends, with no choice at home but to get in the car and drive a mile and a half to get a burrito. An additional consequence is the high level of obesity and poor health from inactivity in our community. Then there is the constant driving all parents must do because there is no other option for their children. Organizationally, we are challenged by a lack of dedicated staff to coordinate and take advantage of opportunities. We also need to pursue funding for programs and organizational growth and sustainability. We have a two-year action plan to address that. We are also challenged by a pervasive attitude that things will not change or be different than they are now. We see little civic participation and dialog. Trust in our community and agencies is at a low point. 5. Could you explain some of the major projects that SLS is working on currently? For the past year we have had a focus on bringing improvements to downtown Redding and connections from downtown to neighborhoods and city attractions. We have been asking the

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question, What is a walkable, bicycle-friendly downtown, and how do we get one? We have been highlighting the issues, sharing methods and examples about how towns can and do change. We’ve also been hosting conversations to build understanding and develop ideas about how to support improvements in our community. Our members helped secure improvements to downtown Redding that are being implemented right now, including a better bikeway along California Street. We are focusing on promotion and celebration of what this brings to downtown businesses, and looking towards what else can be done. We look forward to helping the community understand the issues, think about important questions and provide informed input. Another growing program is Friends of the Redding Trails. This is a group of volunteers working to help maintain our public trail system. The group regularly monitors trails to see what might need to be addressed, communicates with city staff, and conducts periodic clean-up projects. They have recently adopted and given special attention to the trails in the Henderson Open Space. 6. How has the movement been received and what does the future hold for the organization? Members were instrumental in showing support for street improvements in downtown Redding that are now making a difference for people and businesses. These include rightsizing and a buffered bike lane on California Street. Issues we are considering include driving circulation, improvements for safe and convenient walking and bicycling, whether to restore auto traffic at the Market Street Promenade and how to best address parking. We look forward to helping our members and the community learn about these issues and what options might be available. We are working to be more effective at bringing better bikeways, trails, and walkable cities to our region. How do we do that? With members. We want to continue growing our membership of individuals and businesses to be 600 by the end of the year. We are inviting everyone to please help us by becoming a member. SLS continues developing to serve our members and to help everyone work together. We invite you! Here’s how you can become a member: http://shastalivingstreets.org/join-us/becomea-member-today/ 7. What is Friends of the Redding Trails? Trails are an important part of our local active living. Together with our street network they bind our homes, schools, businesses, and parks together. Redding’s trail system was recently chosen by Rails to Trails Conservancy as one of the nation’s top five trails for cycling. Friends of the Redding Trails is a program of SLS that is growing rapidly because of ambitious local interest to bring people together and help develop and maintain our public trails system. Some of the activities of this ambitious group include regular monitoring of trails to see what might need to be addressed, communication with city agencies about concerns and opportunities, periodic clean-up projects, and hosting community events to help everyone learn about and enjoy the trails. NORCAL

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On the 1st day of the Holidays my family gave to me... The Turkey Trot Staying active during the holidays is an important part of starting the New Year healthy and motivated. One of the best ways to do that is to participate in local activities that keep us moving. This year why not try walking or running in Shasta Regional Medical Center Foundation’s annual Turkey Trot. Once again this year it will be held on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, with either a six mile or a two mile event. There is also a Kids Diestelhorst Dash which is free of charge for the children. The event takes place at the Diestelhorst Landing, 2280 Benton Drive, Redding, CA. The cost to participate is $20 for the six mile and $15 for the two mile. To register go to http:// www.shastaregional.com/Turkey-Trot.

On the 2nd day of the Holidays my family gave to me... A Christmas Tree Cutting Adventure Grab your saw and head up to the wilderness as a family to find the perfect Christmas tree. As a kid, there is nothing more fun than choosing your own tree, cutting it down, hauling it back home and seeing it covered in lights in your house for weeks afterwards. Beware—you cannot just cut down any old tree you find. There are guidelines. Go to any one of your local Forest

Service offices to obtain a permit to cut down a tree. They will provide you with a map with area locations on US Forest Service Land where you can find the tree of your liking. Popular places to find these trees are near the town of McCloud, the flanks of Mt. Shasta and areas near Shingletown. Bring some hot chocolate in order to celebrate your new tree in the beautiful wilderness.

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On the 3rd day of the Holidays my family gave to me... A Family Fishing Day Some of us tend to be major sport fishermen, but on this day, relax with you family and expect nothing more than good quality time together. This is best accomplished by finding some relaxing, low-key fishing spots. Here are a few:

Baum Lake Located near Hat Creek outside of Burney, this lake fishes great in December. There is a large fish hatchery nearby, giving the kids a fighting chance at some big trout. Be sure to pack warm clothes and check the road conditions on Highway 299 to avoid an icy, stressful drive.

Lewiston Lake This reservoir is created by the Lewiston Dam on the Trinity River, near the towns of Lewiston and Weaverville. You can find some big rainbow trout here and the area contains a certain amount of “tourist feel” to make any family feel comfortable. While the hardcore anglers are on the Trinity River, you can enjoy relaxing fun with your family at Lewiston.

Lower Sacramento River at Anderson River Park This is a two-bird-one-stone scenario. Take your family to the park, and catch some fish in the process. KC Grove is a popular place to take kids and if the fishing is slow, you can enjoy a BBQ or simply play in the park.

On the 4th day of the Holidays my family gave to me... A Make Your Own Holiday Cards Day There are so many ways to do this, but we are going to focus on photo collage holiday cards. Pack your family in your car and head around town, anywhere you want. Choose your favorite family destinations and take turns snapping pictures with a camera at these places (the kids might prefer to take smart phone selfies). Then take your photos home to design some unique Christmas cards for friends and family. If you are design savvy, use a fun template from InDesign. If you are a little tech-toodled, you can put together simple cards in a Word document. This puts a unique, personal touch to every member of the family’s card, and you can differentiate yourself from those cookie-cutter family holiday cards.

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On the 5th day of the Holidays my family gave to me... The Mercy Christmas Dash This 5K run and one-mile run/walk is another fun way to get the family out of the house and get moving during the season. Brought to you by Dignity Health/Mercy Medical Center, this inexpensive event is great for everyone in the family with the proceeds going to St. Joseph School. The athletes in the family can get a sweat going at the 5K run

($15 entry fee) while the others can enjoy the more leisurely aspects of the one-mile run/walk ($10 entry fee). This event takes place on Saturday December 13th at the Benton Drive entrance to the Sacramento River Trail. For more information or to register, go to Facebook.com/mercychristmasdash.

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On the 6th day of the Holidays my family gave to me... Adopt-A-Family The holidays are happy times for many of us but we all know that in our community there are many who cannot afford to give their family the kind of holiday they would like. That is where our Active readers can really make a difference. There are several organizations who assist the low-income residents of our community and who sponsor programs especially for the holidays. The Good News Rescue Mission is a great place to donate food and money this time of year to help everyone have a nice meal during Thanksgiving and Christmas. But going a step further and adopting a family for the holidays is also very rewarding. In Shasta County

the most popular program for that is sponsored by Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) Holiday Adopt-A-Family program. This program, in partnership with the Redding Record Searchlight, allows you to select a family from a list provided of all family members. You then shop for gifts for each person in the family, wrap them and bring the gifts back to NVCSS for them to deliver along with a gift card for groceries. This program not only helps needy families, but when done as a family project of your own, it teaches children and adults alike how rewarding giving can be. The adopted families are anonymous but their gratitude is eternal.

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On the 7th day of the Holidays my family gave to me... Secret Santa There is nothing like a great tradition to bring a family together at the holidays. Too many people go shopping on Black Friday among the masses and come home with dozens of bags without even remembering what they bought or who they bought it for. Even more people do their shopping on the computer and have gifts shipped directly to their loved ones, without ever laying a hand on any part of the gift. Why not take a step back in time and actually create a handmade Christmas gift? Start a new tradition in your family where each member writes their name on a piece of paper. The

names are placed in a bowl and you each draw one name (of course if you draw yourself try again) of your special person. You then must make a gift for them by hand, with no more than five dollars in supplies, and wrap it for opening on Christmas morning. Gift ideas depend on the recipient but can include a collage of photographs in a frame, make a special bath salt recipe for mom, make cookies or candy, create a calendar out of photographs, start an herb garden in a planter or a thousand other ideas. Keeping supplies to five dollars is sometimes a challenge and a big part of the fun.

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On the 8th day of the Holidays my family gave to me... A Winter Solstice Celebration The holidays kick off our winter season with a lot of joy and celebration, but for that season most people find the winter dark, cold and depressing. One of the ways to change your attitude about that is to actually celebrate the day that winter begins with a Winter Solstice celebration. This can be an intimate, almost spiritual event with immediate family or you can make it a full-blown

On the 9th day of the Holidays my family gave to me... A Biking Christmas Light Tour

party with many family members and friends. Because the winter solstice implies darkness, the best way to celebrate is with plenty of light including outdoor torch lighting, candles and even a bonfire (check your local ordinances). If you choose a larger party, have a potluck where guests bring their favorite winter foods. You can even have a gift exchange or party favors for the guests.

The joy of Christmas lights can only be bettered by combining that fun with a spirited family bike ride. Depending on where you live, you can even do this in your own neighborhood. Safety first – since this activity is most effective at night, make sure that all of the bikes are equipped with proper lighting to be seen by any motorists. If you have the capability, load your bikes into your vehicle and pick a neighborhood to tour. You can scout these out in your car during the day, or find some extra lighted neighborhoods here - http://rdcfeeds.redding.com/xmaslights/

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On the 10th day of the Holidays my family gave to me... Christmas Caroling For those who celebrate Christmas, and even those who don’t, planning and participating in an evening caroling party can be loads of fun for all ages. Long gone are the days when groups of cheery people would knock on the door and surprise neighbors and friends with songs for the holiday season. It brings good spirits to your neighbors and good walking exercise for those who participate. Here are some tips for creating your own caroling party. Plan ahead and send out invitations. Schedule your party after Thanksgiving, but before Christmas. Send invitations early so all of your guests can save

the date and plan to go caroling between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the evening, before most people put their children to bed.

Choose your Christmas Carols Take time to choose which songs you would like the group to sing. Pick upbeat and easy songs like “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer,” or “We wish you a Merry Christmas,” and “O Christmas Tree,” that your audience will recognize. They might even join in and sing along! Make a printout of the songs to sing so that everyone has the words. If you have a friend with a guitar, have them play along. Find-

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When the singing is done and the feet are tired, invite everyone back to your home for some healthy refreshments, warm drinks and holiday cheer.

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On the 11th day of the Holidays my family gave to me... A day of cleaning and donating In with the new, out with the old. Having too much “stuff” is an important lesson in life. Certainly, giving our children presents is an important tradition to uphold, but it can be a good lesson to donate your old items when you receive new ones. Did the kids get new clothes? Make sure they clean out their closet

and give any unwanted clothes to charity. Did the kids get a new toy? Tell them to pick an old one that they want to donate. This accomplishes two things – It teaches children to appreciate what they have, while scheduling a yearly, mandatory house-cleaning day.

On the 12th day of the Holidays my family gave to me... A Sledding Day We are very optimistic it will snow loads of powder this winter, which will give us the opportunity to indulge in one of our favorite activities: sledding! Here are the two best places to take your family once the snow has fallen:

Eskimo Hill About an hour’s drive east from Redding on Highway 44, you will find this magnificent hill where all your sledding dreams can come true. This area experiences a decent amount of snow in the winter

the way up to the mountain. A short drive from Mt. Shasta City off Highway 89, this is a popular destination due to its proximity to our mighty mountain. Get there early to beat the crowd! And a Partridge in a Pear Tree…

so make sure your vehicle can handle a snowy road.

Snowman’s Hill Anyone who frequents Mt. Shasta Ski Park knows exactly where this hill is located, since you have to pass all the fun on

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Cancer. You cannot read or say the word without feeling so It strikes like a shark in a calm sea, and what parent would Yet like other colossal human tragedies, sometimes the da is not a story about cancer. It is a story about love, heroism their own. This is Taylor Andrewsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; story, a kid who has take

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omething. What it can do to lives or families is no secret. dn’t give all that they had to spare their children from it? arkness allows the light to shine that much brighter. This m and a community coming together to take care of one of en his rightful place as NorCal’s newest superhero.

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The Beginning

Dana Andrews: It was July, 2013. It was a Sunday, and my husband and I were coming home from the lake with some friends. Taylor’s younger brother called and said ‘Hey, Taylor’s not being able to breathe well. Something’s wrong.’ So we hurried home to him basically having shortness of breath. He was clammy and pale, so we took off for the emergency room. They did some chest X-rays and ruled out immediately that it was pneumonia. They decided to call in a specialist. Taylor was almost 15 1/2. So we’re sitting in the emergency room at 11:00 at night on a Sunday. We were told that Taylor had cancer on his lungs. They hooked him up to oxygen. His oxygen stats were so low that they proceeded to tell us they were going to have to airlift us to Sacramento. We flew down to Sutter Memorial Hospital Sunday morning. Taylor was in the intensive care unit on oxygen for about seven days. It took about two weeks for them to diagnose him with what’s called spindle cell sarcoma, a very rare cancer that’s usually diagnosed in men in their late 20s. There’s only about forty diagnosed per year in the world. We were dealing with a young teenager with a rare cancer. The night he was diagnosed, I was sitting next to him bawling my head off trying to get ahold of my husband and telling everyone what’s going on. Taylor was texting his friends saying ‘Hey, I have cancer. I’m going to fly to Sacramento!’ It was ‘Hey, I have cancer and I’m going to be OK!’ That was his mindset. I don’t even think he texted five people, and within a week we had half of Cottonwood making 1,000 t-shirts that said, ‘Team Taylor, Fight, Fight, Win.’ Immediately there were fundraisers set up. Two weeks after we got home they had a spaghetti feed. They’ve done four of five different fundraisers. He started chemotherapy a couple of days after that. They started with a generic chemo that kind of stops the cancer growth. We were there for eight days. Ever since then we’ve been going back pretty faithfully every three weeks for a week in the hospital. Taylor had just finished his freshman year at West Valley High School in Cottonwood and he played football. He hasn’t attended school since he’s been sick.

Dan’s Christmas Present

Dana Andrews: Dan Ferry, who owns Ferry’s Pharmacy in Anderson, decorates his home every year and enters it into a contest at Christmas time. This last year he did it with all of the cancer colors. He had a mailbox specifically set up for Taylor and a boy named Michael Stevens who was also diagnosed with cancer last summer. He [Michael Stevens] is actually already in remission and on his way back to kind of a normal life. Dan split his funds between the two boys, and each got several thousand dollars out of just people driving through. He’s got a half-circular driveway, so people could drive through and just put money in the mailbox. He had their pictures up... it was just amazing.

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Dan Ferry: We had the kids’ pictures up with a light on them and it said “Pray for a Cure.” It was something I could do through the pharmacy to make people aware and help out. We were able to give them cash money, which was pretty cool. I get a lot of my customers that have cancer. You see them, and then you don’t see them, and it’s very difficult. The families all have to deal with it. These are both young boys and they have different types of cancer. I just tried to do whatever I could, something that would really help. I called Taylor Andrews’ mom to see if I could get a picture. The pictures were really large so people could see them from their cars. I passed out little flyers to anyone who wanted describing how the lights were all based on the colors of the ribbons they have for cancer. It was an education for me. I didn’t realize that all the different colors of ribbon were for different cancers. People could take those at the same time they drove through. I don’t know how many thousands we put out, but what I was most amazed at was the community itself. People drove through and saw the kids, and it told a little story. Christmas is for giving, so let’s see how we can help. We won the light show contest for the whole Northern California. Dana Andrews: Constantly there’s support, support, support. If I said today ‘Hey, I need some help with a fundraiser,’ everyone would be, just like ON it!

Elegant Friends

Karli Janc, owner of The Elegant Bean coffee shop in Cottonwood: I became friends with Dana [Andrews] a little bit before Taylor was diagnosed. We were doing Zumba together, and our friendship’s kind of grown. Through Taylor getting sick I got to know her much better because we did some fundraisers. Now I call her my closest friend. I was pregnant at the time, and Taylor loves babies. He was so excited! Right after we gave birth to our daughter, Dana brought Taylor over to meet her and they hung out for a while, a couple of times. He held her and loved her. He really has a heart of gold. Taylor started coming to our church right around the same time as Mother’s day, actually it was Dana’s birthday about two months before Taylor was diagnosed. Taylor invited her to come to the Mother’s Day service where they give all the moms a carnation afterwards. Taylor’s attitude has been amazing. He is so inspiring. He makes any other bad day for the rest of us look like nothing. He’s so positive, and he just turned 16. North Cottonwood Schools did a spaghetti feed fundraiser for Taylor, and Olive Garden donated all the food. The sodas donated too, and from that little fundraiser they made like $10,000. It was on a Friday night and everyone came out. Logo USA started the ‘Team Taylor’ thing here in Cottonwood. We started with like, 100 shirts. ‘Yeah, we’ll sell them for $3 a shirt donation.’ We sold out in the first couple of hours. We re-printed and re-printed and re-printed, until we ended up with somewhere around 1,000 shirts. Every day we were calling and telling them

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Constantly there’s support, support, support. If I said today ‘Hey, I need some help with a fundraiser,’ everyone would be, just like ON it!

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‘we need more, we need more, we need more.’ Wildcard Brewing in Redding called and said they wanted to sell. Everywhere you went you’d see a Team Taylor shirt.

Touchdowns, Talent and Clay Pigeons

Shaye Kennen, English and Drama teacher at West Valley High School: We did ‘Touchdowns for Taylor,’ at the beginning of last year right after his diagnosis. We had an exhibition football game for the Junior League. (My husband’s really involved with the Junior League.) We got a whole bunch of teams from over the North State to come and play, and we had them get sponsorships filled out ahead of time. For every touchdown that was made, businesses and individuals paid a certain amount per touchdown. It was very successful. It was really cool for the community to come together. Even people outside of our local community came, teams from as far as Oroville and Yreka. Next we did a ‘Pay it Forward’ concert. We had our performing arts kids get together and they did monologues, skits, singing, dancing and then a dinner. We did that last fall for Taylor and Michael Stevens, another boy who was diagnosed with cancer. My husband and I put that together TNT Shoot for a Cure last June. He works as a manager for our local Les Schwab. One of his accounts is Brian Riley who owns Red Bank Outfitters in Red Bluff. They do private hunts and things. They also have a big piece of property where they shoot clay pigeons. Our community is really involved. We’re a rural area, so we’re involved in things like that, shooting, hunting, and Taylor as well. So we decided to put together this ‘Shoot for a Cure,’ which also included the father of one of our kids at West Valley who is also fighting cancer. His name is Troy Parke, so that’s why we labeled it TNT. We loved doing it. These are great kids that we have in our community, and it’s not fair what they’re having to deal with.

Acts of Faith

Mark Boyle, elder, Cottonwood Community Church: Taylor’s real visible in our community even though he’s battling cancer. He’s involved with the high school and he’s been a big part of our church as well. This last summer he was baptized by Patrick Bloom, and it was very powerful. Taylor had the strong faith and dedicated his life to the Lord at a young age, and asked Patrick to baptize him last summer. Patrick is one of our worship members and my brother-in-law. Patrick is real close with the Andrews and Taylor is friends with Patrick’s boys. Taylor has been in youth group activities and Bible study and over at Patrick’s house.

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Cottonwood’s a small community, so everyone goes to this one coffee shop called The Elegant Bean run by a gal named Karli who goes to our church. There are a lot of community members in our church, Cottonwood Community Church, so Taylor’s battle and his faith has really been a big encouragement to the whole community. Our church had a softball team this year, so we wore Team Taylor shirts every day and won the league this year. Taylor’s part of our community and families have been so encouraged by his faith and his courage. He’s got family and a church family and a community that rallies behind him.

A Mother’s Perspective

Dana Andrews: I work as a mortgage loan processing manager for US Lending. When Taylor was diagnosed I went on shortterm family leave. Then I tried to go back to work part time and working while we were on the road. That wasn’t working so now I’m on short-term disability. We’re taking care of Taylor. One week we’re in Sacramento all week, and then the next two weeks we drive down to Sacramento to have blood drawn to see if he needs platelets or a red blood count. We drive there and back twice a week for two weeks and then we’re back in the hospital again. He’s constantly getting CAT scans to see how the prognosis is going and how his chemo treatment’s working. His most recent chemo we’ve been on for two rounds, so we’re about six weeks into this regimen. We find out next week how the cancer on his lungs is reacting. At least this new treatment is not making him as sick. He has very, very minimal nausea. When we first started he was sick the whole time in the hospital, and basically two weeks at home and then he was right back in the hospital. He never got a chance to feel good. With this new chemo regimen we’re hoping to get the same results, and at least he’ll have a little bit of quality of life where he can do things with his friends and hang out. Taylor has a 22-year-old sister, Britny who lives here in Cottonwood and works at Gaspoint Market. He has a younger brother Cameron that’s 15 1/2 that’s a sophomore at West Valley. Cameron keeps him up to date on all the high school drama. Taylor’s homebound quite a bit, but with this new chemo he’s much better. His friends are in school all day, so he doesn’t really get out much until they’re either out of school or on the weekends. Today was a minimum day at West Valley High School, so he went over to a buddy’s house after school and hung out with him for four or five hours. As long as he’s feeling good and his numbers are OK, he can pretty much go hang out with his buddies. He is on independent study right now, and we aren’t pushing school too hard. For most of it he’s been really sick and not feeling well enough. In the mean time I’m not pressuring it too hard. School isn’t going to go anywhere. That’s kind of our story. His dad, Jason Andrews, works full time for Stevens Electrical in Redding. He holds down the fort when we’re not home.

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His battle is crazy. In thirty minutes he could probably teach all of us a lot of life lessons, even a guy my age.

I think just living in a small community has been amazing, with everybody constantly saying ‘What can we do for you?’ ‘Do you need help?’ ‘Do you need your dog fed?’ ‘Do you need your lawn mowed?’ It’s just overwhelming with community support. Taylor is definitely a fighter. He has a Facebook page called ‘Support and Prayers for Taylor Andrews’ with over 3,200 followers. I just can’t say enough about Cottonwood.

Intercepting Inspiration

Greg Grandell has been the football coach for West Valley High School for 25 years, lives in community and knows Taylor well: Taylor was in our program, coming up, going to be a player at West Valley, a freshman, he played freshman ball. His sophomore year he started to have some issues. He talked about not playing and wasn’t feeling well, and of course we know why. We’ve stayed connected, our football team. We wore stickers for him. We’ve been involved with a big car wash that kind of went on for days. It was really very neat to see, everybody in the community pulling for him. He was our honorary captain when we won the section title last year. We have a great film clip of him going out for the coin toss. We’ve just been hanging in there with him. His battle is crazy. In thirty minutes he could probably teach all of us a lot of life lessons, even a guy my age. He’s just so positive.

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I told him, ‘You’ve got to stay in the land of positive, don’t you?’ He said, ‘Coach, you know my blood type’s B Positive.’ I kind of broke down when he told me that. I gave him a hug and I said, ‘I’m sorry to do this, I’m just pulling for you.’ Kids are resilient. They don’t think about death; but I do. I get choked up when I see him because I know the battle his family’s in. I can’t imagine the nights the parents must have. We’re honored to join the fight. Our team is honored to be involved as much as we can, at least try to love on him when he’s here. Most of us don’t understand why, or any of it. The family is so impressive, especially him. I’ve seen him look like hell, but he’s always got a smile. He just fights. No question Taylor is an inspiration for our team, total inspiration. I’ve tried to make things happen over the years, like this year we have a little ALS [Lou Gehrig’s Disease] boy that’s going to be our Homecoming honorary captain. He’s already wheelchair bound, poor guy. These kids I have, they’re so athletic, they can get around and they’re fast. They don’t have any issues. It’s good to let them see people that are struggling. It helps them be thankful for what they’ve been blessed with, and to be an athlete. I’ve got to reign in my football kids because of how they drive. I was once there too. You just don’t think about how fragile life is. Then here comes a kid who, every day it’s right there in front of him. I would think Taylor would just be home, pouting all the time. I’ve never seen him not be positive about the war he’s in. I even thought today about the radiation treatment. It’s serious. It’s scary as can be for the parents, but he’s a go-getter. He’s a special guy. Radiation is going to be rough on him. You can’t tell from the way he talks ‘cause he’s so positive. He was an athlete. He was very popular. He helped with a lot of fundraising. The Andrews are community people and big-time Eagle fans. He’s got a brother that’s a really good soccer player. They’re having a battle and everybody here is behind them. It’s a good experience for us to see that. We’re reminded of all our blessings and reminded to keep him in our hearts and prayers. Taylor Andrews’ courage, his family’s dedication and how the Cottonwood community is so on fire to take care of one of their own seems like a story from another time; a simpler time, a better time. But here it thrives in 2014 under our very noses. Not a single one among us knows what challenges tomorrow may bring. Life can seem so uncertain and precarious at times. But if Taylor Andrews can rise above such demanding and frightening circumstances in his life, maybe there is hope for the rest of us. In light of his courage and the love it has inspired, even cancer seems pathetic and weak by comparison. If it takes a village to raise a child, I would want all villages to be like Cottonwood, California. NORCAL

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Beer Camp Road Trip A Journey to Find the Best Beer-Camping Experience in NorCal by zach O’brien

This journey began a few months ago, when I was lounging in my back yard, sipping on a delicious craft beer with Active NorCal’s Adventure Consultant Backcountry Craig. We were reminiscing about our most recent backpacking trip, an 8-mile hike into Tahoe’s Desolation Wilderness, which included three days of exploring, swimming and fishing. We recalled the moment when planning for that trip we realized we would have to leave the beer behind. On the one hand it would be unnecessary

weight. On the other, beer and camping go together like chips and salsa. One is mutually exclusive of the other, but combining the two provides a perfect balance. Then we had our light bulb moment. “Let’s embark on a camping trip that pits beer and camping together.” “We can match a craft brewery beer with a nearby campsite,” replied Backcountry Craig. And we were off, six breweries, six campsites, six nights, (a six-pack of camping) a beer camp road trip.

Wildcard Brewery Double Down Imperial Red Ale— Whiskeytown Lake We packed up our Ford Explorer early in the morning with the various camping amenities—tents, sleeping bags, warm clothing, a mini-grill, pocketknives and fishing poles. Since we began in Redding, we decided that our first stop would be in our own backyard. Wildcard Brewery is located off the Old Oregon Trail exit of Highway 44 in Redding. Founded within the past two years, this brewery has taken the local area by storm, creating great craft beers that can be found all over the area. We stopped in the taproom and decided to fill up two growlers of Wildcard’s most popular beer, the Double Down Imperial Red Ale. [A growler is a glass or ceramic jug, typically 64 ounces, used to transport draft beer. They are commonly sold at breweries as a means to sell

take-out draft beer. They generally have either a screwon cap or a hinged porcelain gasket cap, which can provide freshness for a week or more.] Then we jumped in the car and high-tailed it west down Highway 299 over to Whiskeytown Lake’s Oak Bottom campgrounds. There we were able to snag a large campsite and rent two SUP boards at the Brandy Creek Store. The Oak Bottom campsites are very family oriented with bathrooms, an amenities store and even security at the entrance. Alcohol is prohibited on the beach and in picnic areas, but allowed within legal limits elsewhere. The Oak Bottom arm of Whiskeytown Lake is perfect for a day on SUP boards. This part of the lake is a thin arm of the lake, so it keeps away hefty boats and unwanted crowds. The water is typically

glassy and untouched. We hopped on our water vehicles and paddled around finding numerous rope swings and rocks to jump off, helping to fill our adrenaline-craving souls. We headed back to the campsite right before the sunset to crack open our growlers. We built a fire and sipped wonderful beer in the fading light. The Double Down Imperial Red Ale is certainly not for the timid. Its red tint is unique in itself, and the full-bodied malty taste (and 7.5 percent alcohol content) was just the refreshment we needed on the first night of our expedition. We spent the evening discussing our looming journey and strategically planning the logistics. One down, five to go. On to the next location… photo: istock.com

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Sierra Nevada Old Chico Crystal Wheat—Feather River We rose from our tents with unbridled enthusiasm knowing our next destination was a familiar one. You see, Backcountry Craig and I had both lived in Chico at one point and we knew the Sierra Nevada Brewery and its surroundings well. We packed up our car and headed south for an hour and a half drive to the Sierra Nevada taproom. We might take this brewery for granted. I know I do. Sierra Nevada is a craft beer juggernaut, rivaling only Samuel Adams as the first and most successful craft brewery

in the country. This brewery has paved the way for the booming craft beer industry we see today with their flagship pale ale beer. We arrived right on time for an incredible lunch at the taproom, and stocked up on Old Chico Crystal Wheat for that night. While the name of this beer may not be familiar to you, the taste will send memorial chills down any beer enthusiast’s spine. Formally known as simply the Sierra Nevada Wheat, this beer was rebranded years ago to pay homage to the brewery’s home, Chico, California. It is the lightest beer you will find

at this brewery and contains a mild wheat taste very friendly to the palette. We saddled up and headed to our favorite camping location, a beach on the Feather River. If you take Highway 70 east towards Quincy, you will encounter a long, windy drive along the Feather River. After about 18 miles down this road you will see a large entrance to a public dirt driveway, which takes you to a well-hidden beach on the river in the Plumas National Forest. The campsite is perfect for adventure seekers. It offers great swimming; fishing and

a humongous rope swing across the water next to the train tracks. (This rope swing is one of the most dangerous I’ve ever encountered and should only be attempted by true rope-swing professionals.) We had the beach to ourselves and we washed down grilled hot dogs with Old Chico Crystal Wheat as the sun went down. We woke up the next morning with the sun and reluctantly washed off in the brisk water of the Feather River. We had to move fast, as this day would be our longest. Two down, four to go. On to the next location…

cessful craft breweries its overwhelming reception among beer-enthusiasts laid a foundation for ongoing popularity. It’s one of the lighter IPAs you’ll ever taste. The brewery claims “The malt and hops work together to balance it all out on your ‘buds so you can knock back more than one without wearing yourself out.” We hit the gift shop for some odd souvenirs—a bottle opener, a beer cozy and sweatshirt before taking off for our next camping destination. We were out by noon in order to make another long drive to Fort Bragg. (We started to seriously question our sanity on this stretch of the trip.) We headed up Interstate 101 and cut over to the coast on the beautiful Highway 20 through the Jackson State Forest. There we arrived at Hidden Pines Campground in Fort Bragg. The camp was

unique—a green forest with the distinct ocean smell. We checked in, found our site and immediately took the quartermile walk over to the main attraction—the Pacific Ocean. Tired and nearing the midway point of our journey, we walked to the beach with our beer to watch the sunset with our IPAs in hand. We quickly realized that this is what this entire road trip is all about—new experiences. We were typically mountain men, viewing camping as a rough experience involving only you and your survival instincts. This trip was, of course, different. Sure, it had a tourist feel to it, but to be honest, I’m not sure I had ever just sat on a beach and watched the sunset. With new days come new ideas, which bring new experiences. Three down, three to go. On to the next location…

Lagunitas IPA—Fort Bragg We had a lot of driving to do, heading from the eastern part of the state all the way over to the coast. The Lagunitas Brewery is in Petaluma, which is about 15 minutes south of Santa Rosa and roughly an hour north of San Francisco. Petaluma is a unique town off Highway 101 with an active downtown area and a

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fun, energetic vibe. We were able to manage the traffic on Interstate 80 through Vacaville in what we true Northern Californians consider “Bay Area Traffic.” We arrived at the Lagunitas taproom in three hours at about 11 am.

The brewery personifies the town of Petaluma – the energy is palpable, everyone is friendly and everything reflects an indescribable brightness. After being trapped in the car for hours, we decided to tour the brewery first. A tourist attraction for San Franciscan weekend warriors, it was filled to capacity by midafternoon. There always seems to be a party going on there, with a large bar, an enclosed outside area and usually a quirky band playing inside. We decided to grab some of their most popular beer, the Lagunitas IPA (Indian Pale Ale). The IPA was Lagunitas’ first seasonal beer back in 1995, and like many suc-

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We could barely contain our excitement as we rose from our tents and packed up the car for the next leg of our journey up Interstate 101 to Humboldt. The three hour drive was chock full of craft breweries. We would pass Eel River Brewery in Fortuna and the very popular Lost Coast Brewery in Eureka. We were also very curious about the Mad River Brewery, which celebrated their 25th anniversary this year. We made the beautiful drive up Interstate 101 and over to Blue Lake on Highway 299 to the brewery. I knew exactly which beer I wanted, the famous Steelhead Extra Pale Ale. I’ve only had this beer a few times, and I knew its reputation—2008 and 2012 Gold Medal, and 2010 and 2013 Silver Medal at the Great American Beer Festival. This is a popular beer among beer-snobs known for its medium body and slight bitterness. Feeling spry, we purchased some Steelhead Extra Pale Ale and backtracked to the famous Patrick’s Point State Park in Trinidad. This campground is located about 25 miles north of Eureka, right in the heart of California’s coastal redwood country. We were ready to arrive at the park by 2 pm and, considering the time we had spent in the car over the past few days, we were anxious to get more active. We hiked the six miles around the rim trail with beautiful redwoods; luxurious plant life and the occasional access trail to ocean views. It was a spectacular way to get the exercise we craved. With daylight dwindling, we headed back to camp to savor our tasty beverages and grab an early bedtime. Four down, two to go. On to the next location…

We had another tedious drive ahead of us, so we rose with the sun to get on the road. We journeyed back to Highway 299, on to Highway 96 and eventually on to Highway 93. Known as the Bigfoot Scenic Highway, Hwy. 93 is famous for its Bigfoot sightings. This long and windy road is almost entirely adjacent to beautiful rivers, most notably the lower Klamath. While this ride is not for those prone to carsickness, it is one of the most beautiful drives you will ever take. Be sure to fill up on gas and have a spare tire since you go through long stretches without seeing any civilization. We finally made it to the town of Etna in a little less than four hours and were ready for our much-anticipated trip to the Etna Brewing Company. This is a small brewery with an even smaller tap house (in comparison to some of the giant ones we had already visited), but what it lacks in size it makes

up for in beer brilliance. We had played it safe with our beer selection throughout the journey, so we decided to try something different – the Blackberry Blonde—a light wheat ale with a sweet, blackberry taste. Our palettes were pleasantly surprised. We purchased some for that evening and headed about 25 miles north up Highway 3. We then turned onto the Scott River Road to our next campground, the Indian Scotty Campground on the Scott River near Fort Jones. We set up camp and immediately went fishing. As with most fishing trips you highly anticipate, our catching came up short. The site was beautiful with grassy areas surrounded by Douglas firs and Ponderosa pine trees. We had heard about the trailhead that led to the Marble Valley Wilderness, but instead decided to relax at camp with our Blackberry Blonde. Fatigue began to set in as the finish line approached. Five down, one to go. On to the next location…

Mt. Shasta Brewing Co.—Lake Siskiyou We packed up and emerged from the wilderness eventually travelling over to Interstate 5 via Hwy 3. Suddenly we found ourselves in more familiar territory. Stopping at the Mt. Shasta brewery in Weed, we were hungry and anticipating our final destination. We grabbed lunch and purchased some Weed Golden Ale, a light and refreshing choice. I had been anticipating this moment since the beginning of our trip and brought along my Love Weed Project pint glass just for the

occasion. I had purchased it in order to support Weed residents affected by the devastating Boles fire. For more information go to facebook. com/theloveweedproject. Full of great food, we then meandered down Interstate 5 to Mt. Shasta City and headed directly to the Lake Siskiyou Campground, a place I have become well acquainted with. Arriving early, we set up tents and rented a kayak to explore the shores of the lake. Though not very big, Lake Siskiyou’s claim to fame is its proxim-

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ity to our mighty Mt. Shasta and the stunning views that go with it. While exploring the lake, we couldn’t help but stare at the mountain, even though it has been a staple in our lives since we were children. We headed back to camp to savor our beer reminiscing about the trip that would soon draw to a close. We had seen beautiful landscapes, interesting, curious people and some of the best craft breweries in the state. This road trip was

an epic journey to travel Northern California in search of the best beer camping combinations. It also proved to be a vehicle for new experiences, finer knowledge of our surroundings and a deeper friendship. We woke the next morning dirty and still tired. We headed down the hill on Interstate 5 back to Redding. Reality set it on this final stretch—the fun and games would soon be over. Six breweries. Six campsites. Six nights. It was the greatest six pack we had ever had.

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Five Strategies for Healthy Holidays By Annette Bryant

It’s November, so if you haven’t realized it yet, the holidays are coming! In just another week or two our lives will shift from normal into high gear preparing for not one, but three big celebrations before we can start the New Year. The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time to spend with our family and friends, but somehow every year it becomes a stressful fiasco of attending to details, often with a good measure of procrastination thrown in. It seems that every year this season sneaks up on us so we have more to do in a day than can possibly be done. So, with little planning, we end up rushing through it. By New Year’s Day we find ourselves exhausted, over-imbibed and making resolutions to get back to a healthier life. This year why not circumvent the hassles and stress and make a plan to have a healthy holiday season? Here are five tips that will help you wake up next year feeling accomplished and satisfied.

Develop a plan. Starting today, acknowledge that the days ahead are going to be jam-packed. Why not put together a plan of attack for the

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3/4 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 48 shrimp) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 teaspoons water 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped

Rinse shrimp in cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel and set aside on a plate. To make the marinade, whisk together the tomato paste, water and oil in a small bowl. Add garlic, chili powder and oregano. Mix well. Using a brush, spread the marinade (it will be thick) on both sides of the shrimp. Place in the refrigerator. Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or

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broiler. Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source. Put the shrimp in a grill basket or on skewers and place on the grill. Turn the shrimp after 3 to 4 minutes. The cooking time varies depending on the heat of the fire, so watch carefully. Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving Serving size: 12 shrimp Cholesterol 137 mg Calories 85 Sodium 171 mg Total fat 1 g Total carbohydrate 2 g

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Herb Rubbed Turkey Instead of adding butter to the turkey and serving it with gravy, this healthy version is complemented with an herbal rub and a flavorful au jus. Ingredients For the rub 2 teaspoons dried sage 1 tablespoon dried thyme 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 whole turkey (about 15 pounds), thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup water istock.com

For the au jus 2 teaspoons dried sage 1 tablespoon dried thyme 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup apple juice 1 cup defatted pan drippings Preheat the oven to 325 F. In a small bowl, combine the sage, thyme and parsley to make the rub. Mix well and set aside. Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey and discard. Rinse the turkey inside and out with cool water. Pat dry with paper towels. Starting at the neck area, insert fingers or a spoon between the layer of skin and meat to gently loosen the skin. Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Add about 1 tablespoon of the herb mixture under the skin of each breast. Rub the outside of the turkey with the olive oil. Rub the remaining herb mixture over the outside of the bird. Loosely tie the legs together. Place into the middle of the oven. After about 1 1/2 hours, cover the turkey with a tent of foil to prevent overcooking. Check the doneness after the bird has roasted about 3 to 3 1/2 hours. The turkey is done when the

next few weeks that will help you get things done without the stress of procrastination? Make a list of all that you have to do to prepare for the holiday season including preparing meals, buying gifts, attending parties, sending greeting cards, wrapping presents and attending school and church parties or performances. Don’t forget to put on your list taking care of yourself—exercise, eating healthy and quiet time. Once you have developed your list, get out your calendar and start scheduling when you will do each of the items. If you know you have to buy gifts, why not schedule an hour at lunchtime every day for two weeks? Need to make food for parties? Schedule that for a Sunday afternoon and prepare food that can be frozen or safely stored. Holiday cards? Buy them now and work on five every day. A plan will help you do all that needs to be done little by little. When the holidays arrive,

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thigh is pierced deeply and juices run clear (180 to 185 F) or when the breast muscle reaches 170 to 175 F. Remove the turkey from the oven. Let it stand about 20 minutes to allow juices to settle in the meat. Deglaze the pan by adding 1/2 cup water. Stir to scrape up the browned bits. Pour pan drippings into a gravy separator. Reserve 1 cup of defatted pan drippings for the au jus. To make the au jus, combine the sage, thyme, parsley, honey and apple juice in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half. Add the defatted pan drippings and bring to a low boil, stirring often. Carve the turkey and drizzle turkey slices with the herbed au jus. Serve immediately. Nutritional analysis per serving Serving size :4 ounces light and dark meat Total carbohydrate 5 g Dietary fiber trace Sodium 91 mg Saturated fat 1 g Total fat 3 g

Trans fat 0 g Cholesterol 117 mg Protein 37 g Monounsaturated fat 1 g Calories 215 Sugars 3 g

all will be finished without last minute emergencies. Take at least ten minutes every day for the rest of the year in a quiet place where you can close your eyes. Take deep, restorative breaths, slow your heart rate, blood pressure and state of mind.

Avoid the Party Trap Spending time with family and friends at parties and get-togethers is at the heart of the holiday season. These social occasions are always fun, but can be a terrible trap for our health and well-being. We tend to eat too much of the wrong things, drink too much and stay out later than we should. Plan ahead so you won’t have these regrets. Try hosting your own party where you can control what foods are offered and the time it begins and ends. Prepare healthy, light

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foods and offer an assortment of lighter cocktails like champagne, punch or wine coolers. If you are attending a party at someone’s home or office, bring a healthy dish or two with you. Try appetizers like hummus and whole-wheat pita bread. A vegetable platter with light dip, or a fruit platter with yogurt also works well. Baked chips and salsa are also good snacks you can enjoy without the guilt of extra calories and weight. Don’t hang out near the food table. It’s just too easy to grab a handful of nuts, some extra cheese and crackers or a big scoop of M&Ms. Remember that every morsel you put in your mouth has calories, and every 3,500 calories is a pound you will gain. If you have two glasses of wine (170 calories), three handfuls of nuts (300 calories), three slices of cheese and crackers (300 calories), a handful of candy (150 calories) and three holiday cookies (150 calories), you’ve just consumed 1,070 calories in addition to the food you’ve already eaten that day. Be mindful of your calorie intake throughout the season. Write down your calories if it will help.

Plan Healthy Holiday Meals With the focus seemingly always on food, people at your table are expecting delicious meals in abundance. I suppose the origins of that philosophy date back to the Pilgrims, but having a lot of great-tasting food does not have to be a calorie or fat overload. Plan meals that are nutrient-dense and filling that everyone will enjoy. Fortunately, many of our traditional holiday foods meet that test. Here are just a few: Pumpkin is an excellent source of beta-carotene (269% of RDA per half cup serving) which converts to Vitamin A and has loads of iron. Believe it or not, pumpkin is very low in calories (30 calories per cup), so make your pumpkin pie with egg substitute and evaporated skim milk on a crust of crushed ginger snaps and you have a healthy, low calorie dessert. Of course, pumpkin can also be used to make muffins, breads, pancakes and cookies. Cranberries, a tradition this time of year, are one of the healthiest fruits on earth providing protection from cancer, heart and kidney disease. They also contain two powerful flavonoids, quercetin and myricetin, which protect the arteries. Since cranberries are tart, we tend to add a lot of sugar. By reducing the sugar by just 25 percent you have a very healthy and colorful addition to your feast. Turkey is the mainstay of our traditional Thanksgiving meal, and there couldn’t be a better choice. With plenty of B vitamins, selenium and zinc, not to mention the fact that it’s a low fat, high protein food, it will satisfy the largest appetites with solid nutrition. Roast a big bird so that there are plenty of leftovers for healthy snacks and lunches. Sweet potatoes are nutritionally one of the richest foods in our diet and part of our holiday tradition. Four ounces is only 143 calories, and they provide 100 percent of our daily needs for beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant with high levels of vitamins C and E. With four grams of fiber and 180 calories in a whole a potato, they are considered one of our most perfect foods. Beware not to load them with a lot of extra sugar, but cooking with a small amount of fat will enhance the absorption of their nutrients. Chestnuts, which we dream of roasting on an open fire,

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Brussels Sprouts Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 shallots, thinly sliced 1/8 teaspoon salt

1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut into quarters 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable stock or broth 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until soft and lightly golden, about 6 minutes. Stir in the 1/8 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. In the same frying pan, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and saute until they begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until the Brussels sprouts are tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Return the shallots to the pan. Stir in the lemon zest and juice, and the pepper. Serve immediately. Nutritional analysis per serving Serving size: 1 cup (generous) Total carbohydrate 13 g Dietary fiber 4 g Sodium 203 mg Saturated fat 1 g

Total fat 4 g Cholesterol 0 mg Protein 4 g Monounsaturated fat 3 g Calories 104

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have only one gram of fat per ounce, much less than many of other nuts, but are loaded with 3.7 grams of fiber, plenty of vitamin C and folic acid. Put them in your stuffing, rice pilaf, vegetable side dishes or just snack on them.

Stay healthy Boost your immune system by taking care of yourself during the busy time of year. While it is well documented that additional stress and lack of sleep can make you more susceptible to viruses, the winter months are even more dangerous. Get your flu shot. Now is the perfect time to march down to the pharmacy or your doctor’s office to get protection from this highly contagious and very annoying virus. Get plenty of sleep. Aim for eight hours a night even if that means making your bedtime an hour earlier each night. Restful, deep sleep is not only the key to staying well; it is also instrumental in your overall well-being. Wash your hands regularly. Our hands pass most viruses to our mouth or nose. Make it a practice to wash hands every time you enter your home to keep outside germs outside. Also be mindful of people you encounter and try to avoid shaking hands with those who are sniffling or coughing. Get the right vitamins. Studies show that extra vitamin D will boost your immune system, so make it a point to sit or walk outdoors for at least ten minutes each sunny day without sunscreen to get your daily allotment. You’ll also want to load up on extra zinc foods like lamb, lentils, garbanzo beans, cashews and quinoa, which will boost your defenses. Try to add a little extra

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garlic to meals to give yourself even more protection. Take a daily probiotic. These bacteria in your gut actually help keep you healthy, having been shown in studies to improve your overall ability to fight off virus and other diseases. By taking additional good bacteria every day you help your body do its job more easily.

Keep moving—Get your exercise. Just because we have a lot to do doesn’t mean we should put off our daily workouts. In fact, they should be scheduled into your day whether it’s a 30-minute walk, a cross-training class or a game of tennis. Make it a priority, and if it helps keep a journal. Some other ideas for staying on the move: Buy a pedometer or fitness monitor to wear all day, every day. Aim at getting 10,000 steps into your day, which is the equivalent to five miles of walking. It sounds overwhelming especially if you work in an office, but it can be easily achieved if you plan in advance. When shopping for the holidays, park your car as far from the store as you can and you will add valuable steps to your counts each day. Take the stairs rather than the elevator whenever possible. Rather than sitting in your car while waiting to pick up the kids, take a walk around the block. Dance at partiesor make a date to go to a club with your partner to get your move on. Go Christmas caroling with the family. Singing and walk ing will keep your mood and heart rate high. NORCAL

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Cheesecake Ingredients 2 tablespoons cold water 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup skim milk, heated almost to boiling Egg substitute equivalent to 1 egg, or 2 egg whites 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese Lemon zest (optional) Combine water, gelatin and lemon juice in blender container. Process on low speed 1 to 2 minutes to soften gelatin. Add hot milk, processing until gelatin is dissolved. Add egg substitute, sugar, vanilla and cheese to blender container. Process on high speed until smooth. Pour into 9â&#x20AC;? pie plate or round flat dish. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours. If you wish, top with grated lemon zest just before serving. Nutritional analysis per serving Cholesterol 3 mg Protein 9 g Monounsaturated fat trace Calories 80

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Holidays Gifts It’s the season to spend time with friends and family, put up those holiday decorations, eat more delicious food than you thought possible and of course, buy gifts for your loved ones. While certainly not the most important winter tradition, exchanging presents has become a holiday staple. Though wading through seemingly endless lines and running around crowded department stores may not be the most fulfilling part of the holidays, seeing the smiles

on the faces of friends and family members when you’ve bought them the perfect gift makes it all worth it. It’s not always easy to find the right present for an active person. There are so many gift options out there for people on the move that it can be tricky finding something that makes an impression. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of some great, innovative products that compliment active lifestyles.

Digital Cordless Jump Rope $13.75 The cordless jump rope allows you to get all the calories burning benefits of traditional jump roping without the having to worry about tripping on the rope, or hitting it against the ceiling. Don’t fret about having little space to move around as this useful workout tool works in tight areas. Turn on some steady paced music while using it to help with your timing. This inexpensive gadget can bring some variety to your indoor winter workouts, and its small size makes it perfect for travel. An added bonus – the rope tracks calories burned based on the user’s height and weight as well as number of jumps and time.

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The HydraCoach is the world’s first Interactive 24oz. Water Bottle. It calculates your personal hydration needs, tracks your real-time fluid consumption, paces you throughout the day and motivates you to achieve and maintain optimal hydration. Our Doctors, Nutritionists and Fitness Trainers all recommend that we drink more water, yet there has never been a device to help individuals adhere to the expert’s recommendations. The HydraCoach is the only product of its kind and a breakthrough in personal hydration monitoring.

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Personalized Energy Bar Gift Box $24.99 Know someone who loves protein bars? With this gift you get to custom design protein bar packages with any photos, messages and images you would like. Then send the recipient a gift box filled with six delicious energy bars wrapped in the packages you designed!

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Wii Fit U with Balance Board includes the Wii Fit U Game Pack, Wii Balance Board and Fit Meter. Track your daily activity with the Fit Meter, then sync it to your Wii U to compare accomplishments online. Wii Fit U provides over 70 activities to help you stay active including yoga, strength exercises, balance games, dance, and other aerobic activities. Create your own personal workout routine and track your daily progress. The Wii Fit series makes fitness fun for everyone.

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Timex Personal Trainer Heart Rate Monitor $79.99 Simple, straightforward heart rate monitor watch lets fitness enthusiasts track progress and achieve goals. Entry-level heart rate monitor watch delivers essential fitness management and data-tracking features in affordable, user-friendly package. Target heart rate zones, time in zone, and percentage of max heart display as well as calories burned.

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An on-the-go camcorder with built-in Wifi is a great companion for athletes and adventurers to record their activities. Waterproof to 131 ft. and shockproof as well, the HERO 3 is made to withstand the toughest conditions. Whether you’re a mountain biker, paddle boarder, skateboarder, kayaker or hiker, this device can handle almost anything. The HERO 3 is also lightweight and portable so it won’t interfere with your performance when you mount it on your gear. Additional specs, features and accessories: • Remote capabilities–with built-in Wifi, you can control the HERO 3 with your phone, tablet or the GoPro smart remote. Easily share photos and videos via email, text, Facebook and other social media sites. • High quality video–the HERO 3 captures 1080p30, 960p30 and 720p60 video, which means you’ll get a crystal clear picture every time you use it. • Mounting–The HERO 3 works with all of GoPro’s mounts meaning you can attach it to your helmet, chest, to a pole, your hat, your instrument and even your dog.

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My Hero at the Bat BY Ross Lawrence

“The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Mudville nine that day,” my father began with the poise and confidence of a worldclass performer. It was his turn to read to my preschool class, and he had chosen the classic baseball poem “Casey at the Bat.” Considering my awful separation anxiety, I was relieved to have my dad present that day reading in front of about two-dozen other cross-legged 5-year olds. For those few minutes he read, he seemed like a giant—a superhuman so composed and so heroic that I couldn’t help thinking while looking around at all the other kids, “My dad is better than your dad.” Having moved through elementary school, beyond my awkward parachute pants-wearing “tween” years and on past high school and college, my father is still my hero. He was selfless, sincere and kindhearted, and possessed a seemingly inexhaustible pool of talents and knowledge. Many of his passions became mine, and he constantly taught me about life and the world. Though well educated, intelligent and cultured, dad never feigned certainty about anything, and never made up an answer just to appease my annoyingly persistent curiosity. Some of my proudest memories of my father were when I would watch him play baseball. Though humble and not particularly fast, he hit with the confidence of baseball great “Babe Ruth” or “Casey.” I loved seeing him showcase his abilities whether it was on the baseball field, at the office (he was a C.F.O. and C.P.A.) or reading in front of a preschool class. Likely a result of his love of sports, they became an inseparable part of my identity at a young age. I remember at one time or another playing baseball, soccer, basketball, roller hockey, tennis, football, golf, volleyball and ping pong with my

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father. Dad helped nurture my love for the St. Louis Cardinals and Rams. Watching Cardinals games with dad was one of the ways we connected, and you could always be sure that both of us were nervous no matter how substantial their lead. When I became obsessed with skateboarding, he would buy me new gear, help me set up boards and watch me cruise around in the driveway. Later on in high school, he financed several trips to Colorado so I could snowboard, and even went snow tubing with my brother and me. Dad was always encouraging my zeal for all things active even if he knew nothing about them. When I went off to college at the University of Missouri, he bought season tickets to football games so that he could see my brother and me every other week during the fall. Despite his intense hatred for the cold, he would stick it out for games equipped with his comically large coat. Considering my father’s busy work schedule, it’s miraculous how many of my own and my brother’s sporting events he attended. Not only did he show up, but win or lose he was supportive and smiling at the end of each game. Dad was inquisitive. He was constantly striving to learn more about activities and sports that he knew little about. Expanding his knowledge base about my favorite things to do helped us relate, but also gave him a broader understanding of the

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Steve Lawrence, father of Active NorCal’s Content Manager Ross Lawrence, passed his passion for baseball and other activities on to his friends and family

world. He was searching for new ways to have fun. Dad gave me the strength to move 2000 miles away from to home to work at Active NorCal despite my apprehension because he knew that it would open me up to world of new experiences. One of the last things he said to me was, “Ross, live your dreams and live life to the fullest.” Because of him, I want to see more, I want to learn more, I want to do more and I’ll never pass up a chance to broaden my horizons. I love you dad. RIP. NORCAL

Chiropractic is Giving Cheerleaders Something to Cheer About

Hamstring injury pain is a common occurrence among professional football cheerleaders. Now there is a proven, effective, non-drug treatment.

Each year, cheerleaders, professional athletes, and other sports enthusiasts experience repetitive movements that cause disabling injuries. Hamstring injuries — typically the result of a pull, strain or tear to the muscle — are amongst the most common injuries affecting cheerleaders. But there’s good news: New research published in the authoritative Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, (March 2011), found that specific hamstring exercise intervention provided by a Doctor of Chiropractic may result in significant relief of hamstring injury-related pain. The season-long research involved 43 professional football cheerleaders who all received exercise intervention. “After the season closed, we found that those who had reported hamstring injury-related pain between June and September showed a significant decrease in pain after receiving treatment,” says Dr. Jay Greenstein, the lead author in the study. “Doctors of Chiropractic have extensive training in treating a variety of sports injuries through spinal adjustments, soft tissue techniques and rehabilitation — without the use of drugs or surgery.” So whether you’re a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or anything in between, you too can experience the benefits of Chiropractic.

Find your own Doctor of Chiropractic and reason to cheer at: www.calchiro.org.

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