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South Valley Living

ABSOLUTION WOODWORKS

CR A F TING

IN T ER EST

R ECR E ATION

38 DIY: Mounted Fern

26 Fun Things to Do Indoors and Outdoors to Keep Kids Active this Summer

19 Take a Trip to the Poly Canyon Design Village

GOOD FIN DS 32 Get Your Adrenaline Going at Quantum Leap Extreme Air Sports

LOCA L S

6 Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairground

9 Ruth Wardwell’s Top of the Hill Jam 22 Dave Daniels’ Creative Outlet, Absolution Woodworks

HE A LTH

ON THE M A P

GOOD TI M ES

12 Simple Ways to be at Your Healthiest

IN EV ERY ISSU E 34 Enjoy the View— Jed de la Paz 36 What’s Cookin’— Sweet Curried Chicken Salad 40 Calendar of Events 45 Giving Back— The CARE Foundation in Visalia

15 Grizzlies Celebrate Two Decades of Baseball in Fresno

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SOUTH VALLEY LIVING

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JUNE 2017

MICHELLE ADAMS publisher

Summer is here – it’s time to get out and explore the wonders of the world around us! With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s the ideal time to take Dad out to the ball game. The Fresno Grizzlies are always looking for some new fans to dazzle, so grab some tickets and enjoy some one-on-one time. If he’s got the need for a little more speed, check out the sprint car racing at Keller Auto Speedway. It’s an adrenaline rush even if you aren’t the guy behind the wheel. We always encourage folks to buy local, and Ruth Wardwell pours her heart into every jar of her Top of the Hill Jams. Her secret to success? Local sourcing and simple ingredients. We’ve got some great ideas for helping to keep your kids busy during the summer, regardless of the weather. And if you’re already itching for a field trip, venture out to Cal Poly’s Design Village, which showcases some fascinating, mind-bending structures that were born from the creative minds of former students. Enjoy the long, luxurious days of summer!

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SURE, SPEEDING ALONG at 100 miles an hour is fast, but when racing on a 3/8-mile, dirt course alongside 30 other vehicles – well, that’s called sprint car racing. “It’s a different kind of racing,” explains Brandon Morse, promoter of Hanford’s Keller Auto Speedway. “I used to be into NASCAR but now I think it’s boring. The best racing is on dirt. It’s just a better race, more passing, cars flipping. As a promoter, I don’t really like to see that stuff anymore, but for your general fan, it adds to the excitement.” For a racing fan to call NASCAR boring needs some context. These sprint cars have 410-cubic-inch motors in a 1,200-pound chassis, compared to the 358-cubic-inch motor in the 3,500-pound cars used in NASCAR. Any course longer than 3/8 mile and between the lightweight chassis and powerful motor, these cars could probably take flight. “It’s insane,” agrees Morse. “They’d be too fast on a bigger track.” The season has kicked into full gear at Keller Auto Speedway, where races are held Fridays and Saturdays between April and October. Excepting bad weather, Morse says there will be about 15 shows this year. “We run three to four classes a night, and sprint cars are always the headliner,” he adds, explaining the track includes multiple heats and sometimes stock car races. “Last Friday, we had a World Outlaw Race, which is a 410 sprint car, and they tour the whole United States. It’s a big show. They only come to California one time a year.” While sprint racing might seem like a niche, Morse says when people discover races at the Hanford course, they say they’ll be back. “We hear it all the time,” he says. There’s really no experience like it, he continues. “The sound, getting hit with a piece of clay if you’re close, when those cars turn they totally get sideways, and they’ll flip a long way, they’re going so fast.” As a purveyor of the sport, though, Morse says he’s never been tempted to get behind the wheel. “No,” he says flatly. “That’s nuts.” While Morse isn’t racing to get behind the wheel, 25-year-old Kingsburg local Cory Eliason is making a name for himself on the sprint circuit. He nearly won the World Outlaw race in Hanford in April, and placed multiple times in other races the year before.

“This year I’ll be doing close to 80 races,” says Eliason, with about 11 in Hanford. His cross-country tour began in Oklahoma at the end of last year, then took him to Australia in February, back to California through this summer, and onto the Midwest for another month. While he’s been traveling the world racing, he’s fond of the Hanford racecourse. “I would say Hanford is like a home track,” says Eliason, also including the Tulare course. There are a lot of quarter-mile courses, he adds, “so it feels good to get out and stretch your legs a bit, and to use the car for what it’s meant to be used for.” For Eliason, though, there’s no mistaking the smells and sound of a sprint racecourse. “You smell wet dirt all the time, and once the cars get going, you smell the fuel burning. There’s really nothing else like it,” he says. And while there are risks racing, it’s never given him pause. “It’s never stopped me,” he insists. “You don’t ever think about it. You show up and do your job. We see crashes all night long, and it’s not a matter of if but when, because when you’re going 100, 120 miles an hour, sideways next to another guy, all it takes is the most minute mistake.” The danger definitely adds to the excitement for the crowd, says Morse, but 99 out of 100 times, the racers will walk away from a crash. That’s what these cars are built for. And while watching the race won’t provide the same adrenaline rush as racing at 100 miles an hour, it’s admittedly safer to watch from one of the seats. • Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds 801 S. 10th Ave., Hanford • www.racekingsspeedway.com Find them on Facebook

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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R U T H WA R D W E L L’ S TO P O F T H E H I L L J A M WHEN MOST PEOPLE SAY they’re in a jam, they usually mean they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. But if talking about Ruth Wardwell’s jam, then there’s probably no place they’d rather be. Owner and CEJ (Chief Executive Jammer) of Top of the Hill Jams, Wardwell has been making fresh jams since 2003 “because I needed something to be on my table to start the farmers market season. So I started with strawberries, because I needed something on my table at that time so I would keep my spot in the farmers market,” explains Wardwell. Granted, that was when she began jamming professionally, though the 61-year-old used to make jams for her children while they were growing up. “Yeah, I probably watched my mother make it, and when I had a family I made it, and then I picked the trade back up when I wanted to do it for a living, and I never realized how it would grow.”

Wardwell isn’t talking about the trees on her two-acre farm between Reedley and Kingsburg, which she uses for her homemade jams, but referring to the marketable success of her jams. There were times during the recession that other farmers at local markets struggled to sell their wares, but somehow, the jams always, well, jammed. And for somebody who has been in the farmers market business for 33 years, Wardwell is something of an expert on what sells and what doesn’t. “My top farmers market is Visalia’s farmers market,” says Wardwell, but her jams, jellies and marmalades do well just about anywhere, much like they go well with just about anything. Much of the success of Wardwell’s jams can be attributed to local sourcing and simple ingredients. “I have three or four ingredients in my jam: sugar, fruit, pectin and lemon juice. That’s it,” says4 continued on page 10

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Wardwell. As for store-bought jams with so many hard-toread ingredients, “well, if you don’t know what they are, your body doesn’t, either.” Most of Wardwell’s 31 jams are made with ingredients from her own farm or local farmers markets. “Our trees are specifically planted for the jam, like one quince tree and certain kinds of peaches that make the best peach jam, and the fig tree, the lemons, the orange trees that make the different kinds of marmalade, things like that,” says Wardwell. Which leads to the question: what is the difference between a jam and jelly anyway, let alone marmalade? “OK, let’s start with jelly,” Wardwell is quick to answer. “Jelly is just the juice of the fruit, jam is the whole body of the fruit, and marmalade has the rind of a citrus fruit in it. This isn’t the first time I’ve explained that to people, but it’s fun to educate people on those type of things.” To make jelly, explains Wardwell, you take a grape, for example, clean it, cook it, run it through a sieve, run that through a filter, then through another filter, and run that through another filter and then you’re ready to make jelly. As for the consistency of her jams and jellies, the answer is pectin. “It’s a natural product, a derivative of mainly either citrus or apple, and you can buy it in the store and add to your jam when you’re cooking.” It may be a simple process, but Wardwell has found that despite California’s agricultural roots, the state as a whole hasn’t, ahem, preserved the art of jamming. “I’ll go to a different state and an Ace Hardware will have a whole, huge room of canning supplies, whereas California only has two shelves,” explains Wardwell. “It’s a good question why not in California, but I think it’s because most people are urban now.” In other words, we’ve lost the skill but not the taste for jam – which surprises Wardwell, because it’s a pretty simple process. “Basically it’s just going back to the Ball book on canning that’s sold at any Ace Hardware and just treating that like the bible on canning.” Other than that, Wardwell says with a laugh, “I just went by the instructions on the pectin box. If you can read, you can make jam.” Wardwell probably sells herself short, because while jam might require few ingredients, and steps simple enough to follow if you can read, it requires a patience and perseverance for which not everyone is suited. “Grape jelly is a labor of love,” she agrees. “If I counted up the hours I wouldn’t be making much money, but it sure makes some people happy.” •

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-yearold son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan. venema@gmail.com.

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COME ON GET HEALTHY S I M P L E WAY S TO B E AT YO U R H E A LT H I E S T YOU DON’T HAVE TO SPEND HOURS at the gym or ban ice cream from your household to live a long and healthy life. Following these easy tips can dramatically increase your odds of avoiding heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even some kinds of cancers.

ZZZ… HIT THE SACK. When you don’t sleep enough, your body produces more stress hormones and less serotonin (the feel-good hormone). Aim for six to eight hours per night, and boost your odds of a restful night by setting the mood. Make sure the room is cool and dark, and keep your computer and television in the living room - it helps send your body the message that your bed is for sleeping. A standard wakeup time (even on the weekends) helps your circadian rhythm stay on track.

FEED YOUR HUNGRY HEART. Hearthealthy foods include strawberries, rye bread, avocado, salmon, nuts and - yes, it’s true - dark chocolate. Limit your intake of saturated and trans fats, salt and sugar, those empty calories that sap your energy.

LISTEN TO YOUR ELDERS. If your family has a history of heart disease or diabetes, it increases your risk, as well. Share your family history with your doctor.

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WATER, WATER, WATER. Energy drinks, soda and coffee beverages contain extra calories that provide little nutrition and can lead to unwanted weight gain, which increases the risk of chronic disease. Rethink your drink by flavoring your water with a slice of lemon, strawberries or cucumbers.

BE HAPPY! Anger can raise your blood pressure, and emotional stress has a powerful connection with physical stress. Close your eyes for a few minutes, breathe deeply and clear your mind. Exercise can reduce your emotional stress level, too!

TAKE YOUR VITAMINS. In a perfect world, all of your nutrition will come from healthy foods. Until we live in that perfect world, however, a daily supplement provides “insurance” against any gaps that might exist in your diet.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. Your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar provide great insight into your body’s inner workings, including whether you’re at risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and more. Your doctor can tell you what your optimum numbers are, and help you formulate a plan to get there if you need one.

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GET MOVING. Cardiovascular exercise gets your body moving and your heart rate climbing. Working up a sweat can be fun, especially here in the South Valley. Walk, skate or bike, swim some laps at a local lake or get your dance on. Aim to get that heart pumping three times a week, for at least 20 minutes.

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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G R I Z Z L I E S C E L E B R AT E T W O D E C A D E S OF BASEBALL IN FRESNO FOR 20 YEARS, the Fresno Grizzlies have been playing Triple-A, Pacific Coast League baseball. In 1998, when the former Phoenix Firebirds franchise relocated to the Central Valley, the Grizzlies arrived on the scene. This marked the return of professional baseball to the Valley after a 10-year absence. For the team’s first four seasons, it played at Pete Beiden Field on Fresno State University’s campus. And in the 2002 season, it moved into what was then known as Grizzlies Stadium, now called Chukchansi Park. According to Paul Braverman, the Grizzlies’ media relations coordinator, pro baseball first came to Fresno in 1898 with a

team in the original California League. The team dropped out of the league following that season, but baseball returned in 1905. In 1906, the Tacoma Tigers of the Pacific Coast League moved to Fresno, playing as the Fresno Raisin Eaters for one season before relocating to Sacramento for 1907. In the intervening years before the arrival of the Grizzlies, Fresno fielded teams in the California State League in 1910 and 1913, and in the current California League from 1941 through 1988, including the Fresno Cardinals (1941-1956), Fresno Sun Sox (1957), Fresno Giants (1958-1987) and Fresno Suns (1988). 4 continued on page 16

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“This is an entertainment venue not every town has, which raises the profile of the city and keeps Fresno on the map,” he says. When the stadium opened, Fresno was one of the biggest cities to not have a team of its own, he says. The Grizzlies brand has grown among Fresno residents.“ There is a lot of civic pride,” Braverman says. The Grizzlies are not only a high-level sports team that offers familyfriendly entertainment, but it also brings people downtown. The team plays at the 12,500 seat Chukchansi Park, a downtown centerpiece. Average attendance is about 5,800 to 6,500 a game, but the two biggest events are the opening game and Taco Truck Throwdown, where it reaches full capacity. Taco night is in its seventh year, and the stadium packs in as many taco trucks as it can so fans can sample and vote for their favorite tacos. This year’s event is July 28. “Since tacos are

such a Central Valley thing, this has really grown and become unique to the Valley,” Braverman says. There were 10 trucks when it first began, and now there are around 30 from Fresno and neighboring towns. The Grizzlies have 71 home games from April to September, and they have had back-to-back winning seasons. In their first season as an Astros affiliate in 2015, the Grizzlies captured their first Pacific Coast League and Triple-A national championships. Although season ticket holders make up the base of the fans, the Grizzlies build a crowd with individual tickets. Braverman says. Promotions like taco truck night bring in young and old alike. “It is a full-scale experience 20 years into it,” he says. “Even if someone isn’t a hardcore fan, people come out and experience it for themselves and become a new fan. They see the mascot doing relay

“Even if someone isn’t a hardcore fan, people come out and experience it for themselves

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races with kids or the team wearing Ninja Turtle jerseys and having a sense of humor about it.” This year’s commemorative jerseys also include uniforms that will be worn June 1 to honor the Beatles’ classic “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album on the 40th anniversary of its release. Most team members have been professionals for five years or longer, and will often sign autographs and interact with the public. And because it is the minor leagues, the games are affordable. Tickets start at $8. The Grizzlies also have three bobble head series which feature four major leaguers, three all-stars and a bear which people can get free with ticket packages. This is the basis for the 20th season’s greatest players. All three bobble heads will be available only to those who purchase a seven-game mini plan.

The most sought after bobble will debut on June 24, when the Grizzlies play the Sacramento River Cats. A statue of Giants ace Madison Bumgarner, known for his pitching and larger-than-life exploits away from the diamond, is pitted against a bear in an armwrestling match. • www.fresnogrizzlies.com • Find them on Facebook and Instagram 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno

Kimberly Horg earned her Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Humboldt State University. She is pursuing her Master of Fine Arts in creative writing at Fresno State University. Kimberly has had hundreds of articles published throughout the country. To read more of her work, visit www.kimberlyhorg.com.

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RECREATION

| STORY AND PHOTOS BY BOB HULL

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DESIGN TA K E A T R I P T O T H E P O LY C A N Y O N D E S I G N V I L L A G E TREKKING ALONG A TRAIL above the California Polytechnic State University campus in San Luis Obispo, a hiker encounters an eerie structure that appears to be out of a 1970s sci-fi movie. As she looks around, she sees this is just one structure amongst many spread out in a meadow. She has come to a place named Poly Canyon Design Village. Cal Poly prides itself as a “learn by doing” university, and Design Village started in 1964 as a place where architectural students could experiment with full-sized projects. One can only imagine that these future architects once spent their young childhoods playing with Legos and Transformers. Each spring, students from the College of Architecture & Environmental Design compete in

the Design Village Competition during Cal Poly’s open house weekend. Competitors design and construct the shelters on campus, dismantle them, transport them up a trail, reassemble them and must inhabit them for the duration of the Open House. In the past, students built permanent structures. Today, only 20 remain. One of the most interesting is a house without corners called the Underground House. If you were looking at it with a creative mind, you might see an undersea creature with protruding tentacles. Another interesting project is the Geodesic Dome, resembling an old-fashioned jungle gym that supports itself without any interior columns. Inspired by the work of famous architect4 continued on page 20

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ONE CAN ONLY IMAGINE

THAT THESE FUTURE ARCHITECTS ONCE SPENT THEIR YOUNG CHILDHOODS PLAYING WITH LEGOS AND TRANSFORMERS.

Buckminster Fuller, it was built in 1964 from aluminum tubing and old war surplus boiler pipe. The Shell House, a shapely and delicate structure, has a roof that looks like one of the Seven Dwarves’ hats. Inside, there once was an operable waterfall that flowed underneath the stairs. Sitting on a hill is a four-legged, doublebarreled arch structure that seems to be out of place until you discover it is made from straw bales. Today, architects use straw bales because of their inexpensive insulation and environmental qualities. Another creation is a platform suspended out into space, like the bow of a ship. The deck uses strong cable anchors to demonstrate the use of a cantilever, allowing it to appear floating in mid-air. All of these projects are in some sort of decay, as if this is the place where they came to die. As such, it has earned an ominous nickname: the Architectural Graveyard. One such structure is the sundial, once a beautifully crafted piece made of concrete ribs; today, it has collapsed and looks like the skeletal remains of a beached whale. Each year, the design competition has a unique theme. One year, the theme was Landfill Luxury, which challenged the students to build from recycled materials and

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use their creativity to lessen future impacts to the environment. Exploring the Design Village along with the hike to the village makes for an enjoyable family outing. Rina Chu of San Luis Obispo was out on a recent Sunday enjoying the Design Village with her son, Devin. “I see lots of families enjoying the hike up here,” she says. The hike up to the Design Village is easy as it follows the tree-lined Brizziolari Creek, but becomes more moderate on the interlocking pathways around the Village. The formal entrance passes through a tall archway of delicately placed serpentinite stones. The hike to, around and back from the Design Village covers about 3 miles. Several trails can also be explored above the Design Village. Pack a sandwich and take it with you on the hike. There are many places to sit around the Design Village, including shady spots along the creek. • www.architecture.calpoly.edu/about/ Design-Village Bob Hull is a retired civil engineer. He and his wife moved from Clovis to the Central Coast following retirement. He enjoys exploring the many trails of San Luis Obispo County.

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DAV E DA N I E L S ’ C R E AT I V E O U T L E T, A B S O L U T I O N W O O D W O R K S THE WONDER OF most creation is the process of transformation – of taking a substance, whether it’s paint or metal or clay, and giving it new shape. Sometimes creativity not only gives substances new form, but also new life by repurposing what others would have thrown away. Furthermore, that process of transformation isn’t always external, but sometimes takes place within the artist, adding deeper meaning to the process of creative transformation. Visalia native and music teacher Dave Daniels probably would agree that such a transformative process happens both within his art and himself whenever he crafts furniture and cutting boards from repurposed wood. After relocating with his wife to Visalia from Las Cruces, N.M., Daniels admits experiencing stress from work. “I just needed a creative outlet to blow off steam and leave the workday behind,” he says. So Daniels picked up his woodworking tools, a craft he had studied during high school. It had been a long hiatus, but coming back to it, Daniels says working with wood became a kind of therapy for him. “Also, it was like a hobby that started to pay for my tools,” he says with a laugh. “But it’s grown from there.” He began with small projects, supplementing his high school courses with tutorials he watched on YouTube. “I was making stuff like cutting boards, and realized, ‘Hey, I could sell this.’ My friends were buying them for Christmas gifts and stuff like that.” Realizing its potential, Daniels transitioned his 20-hour-a-week hobby into Absolution Woodworks, crafting (in addition to cutting boards) a variety of tables and furniture, mostly from salvaged wood. “It’s all from wood that has been salvaged from the valley,” says Daniels. “My dining room table is from Coastal Redwood that came out of the valley here. I made another dining room table out of walnut pulled from an orchard. “I just sold a Giant Sequoia coffee table,” he continues. “That piece of wood I salvaged from a garage out in Bakersfield. This guy was just sitting on it. That’s wood you can’t mill or harvest, because it’s illegal to cut those trees down, obviously.” “For me, those trees are almost sacred. I used to take them for granted,” continues Daniels, “because as a kid, it’s just a big tree. But going back

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as an adult, I realize this tree has been here for thousands of years. It’s amazing to have a piece of wood like that, to count the super tight rings of this table sitting in your living room like, ‘OK, that’s when Abraham Lincoln was president.’” Whether the material for his work is decades or generations old, he’s transforming this salvaged material into midcentury modern designs, tables with hairpin legs, and cutting boards crafted from different types of wood to look like aesthetic checkerboards. “I’ll glue four different kinds of wood in a panel, and then I’ll go and change the size of my cut,” says Daniels, explaining the process of making his multimedia pieces, “using a larger piece of maple or slivers of different types of wood, bringing out varieties and colors, and creating complex patterns.” In a sense, Daniels considers the entire arc of his work – its past, present and future – and reflecting on this, he says there’s a unique inspiration that comes from the process. “The title Absolution has an underlying theological element to it,” he says. “I believe that I was created in the image of a maker who is also creative, so when I get down to being creative, that’s an expression of the nature of God. “And then there’s regeneration,” he continues. “Giving new life to something that’s dead. Absolution comes from my favorite part of the liturgy that you’re forgiven and you can go and begin anew.” So more than his work being a kind of therapy, Daniels also calls his woodworking God time. “Yeah, for me, that’s God time. As God exists outside of time, I’m also free of anxiety or a sense of time, when in that zone while creating something.” • www.absolutionwoodworks.com • Find them on Facebook

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F U N T H I N G S TO D O I N D O O R S A N D O U T D O O R S TO K E E P K I D S ACTIVE THIS SUMMER IF YOU HAVE KIDS, you may be on the search for things to do this summer that will not only be fun, but will keep your kids’ minds and bodies active and engaged. We’ve developed a list of things to do outside when the weather is pleasurable. And when temperatures get into the triple digits, you may want to stay inside and try some of these indoor activities. OUTSIDE: Get wet: Swim, run through the sprinklers or stage a water balloon fight to get some relief from extra-toasty days. Get physical: Ride bikes, go kayaking or canoeing, go fishing, go horseback riding – it’s always fun to stretch your muscles. Get sporty: Enjoy a Visalia Rawhide or Fresno Grizzlies game. Peanuts and Cracker Jacks, anyone? Get entrepreneurial: Set up a lemonade stand. You can teach your kids about marketing and the basics of business, and they might end up with a couple extra coins in their pocket. Get away: Enjoy a day trip or weekend getaway to the beach, Yosemite National Park or your favorite amusement park. Camping is always a thrill for kids – you can even pitch your tent in the backyard if you don’t have a lot of time to spare. Bonus: Learn about stargazing and identify as many constellations as possible when the sun goes down. Get crafty: Find a fun way to improve your home or garden, like repurposing old furniture or planting a garden. Get cultural: Have a luau in your backyard. 4 continued on page 28

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INSIDE: Stay-cation: Whether it’s a full week or just a weekend, plan to stay at home and do your favorite things. You can have a spa day where you give each other massages and paint each other’s nails. You can have a reading marathon, a game marathon, or both of the above. You can stay in your pajamas and eat snacks or get dressed up and cook a fancy dinner together. It’s really up to your family on how to spend your stay-cation. 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 enjoy the show(s). Build a boxcar: Think outside the box by making a 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 should lead 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 30

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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. 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. 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. Do Zumba or another workout plan in your living room. Tour the area museums. Make the father figure in your life a Father’s Day card or gift. Whether the weather is nice or scorching, just remember to keep it simple and have fun. We hope this is the best summer yet! •

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| BY JORDAN VENEMA | PHOTOS: KELLI AVILA

G E T YO U R A D R E N A L I N E G O I N G AT Q U A N T U M L E A P E X T R E M E A I R S P O R T S ON DECEMBER 12, 2009, American sports changed forever. American Ninja Warrior debuted, arguably popularizing the alreadygrowing trend of parkour, an athletic discipline that involves running, jumping, climbing, rolling, Spiderman-esque stunts and acrobatic feats that defy the laws of gravity. Within two years, Circus Trix, a company based out of Provo, Utah, opened its flagship gym SkyWalk in Fresno. Inspired by some of the fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping obstacles found in American Ninja Warrior, Circus Trix went on to build more trampoline courses across the country, even internationally, appealing to a new generation of extreme sports enthusiasts. They’ve perfected a kind of gymnasium where, unlike a china shop, a bull

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would feel perfectly at home. Whether you’re clumsy or accident prone, its trampolines and foam pits create an environment that encourages soaring and falling. “I think our CEO had a connection in Fresno,” says CJ Neser, the manager of Circus Trix’ latest park, Quantum Leap, which was set to open in Visalia in May. “He realized how successful these parks could be, leading the charge of extreme aerial sports, so he just started searching out markets and growing and growing.” Neser continues, “Each park throughout the United States has a different name. In Fresno it’s SkyWalk, and there’s one opening up in Sacramento that’s going to be called MojoDojo.”

According to Neser, Visalia’s Quantum Leap is an upgrade of the Fresno park and includes the latest obstacles, many of which are influenced by those seen on American Ninja Warrior. “We sponsor Kevin Bull, one of the rising stars of the Ninja Warrior TV show. He helped come up with some good ideas in our new courses.” Of the 27,000-square-foot building, more than 10,000 square feet will include trampolines and attractions, says Neser, “and Quantum Leap is coming in with attractions that SkyWalk doesn’t have, like a full Ninja Warrior course built in, and we’re going to have two full warped walls which is the wall at the end of the course, with a foam pit on the other end.” One of the newest attractions for all Circus Trix parks is the Eurotramp Trampoline, which “has extra bounce to it. It’s used in gymnastics, and is an extreme trampoline,” says Neser. “These trampolines are state of the art. They’re made to help jumpers to get the most air that they can, have the most fun that they can. And we’ve built them into our attractions.” Quantum Leap also has a full rock-climbing wall with foam, which most other parks in the United States do not yet have. Between the trampolines and the foam pits, Quantum Leap has designed its park with safety in mind, where no harness is required to participate. Essentially, the park is a paradise for both athletes and klutzes. “Everything is perfectly built to have our customers come in and enjoy the course but at the same time keeping them safe,” stresses Neser. That means the park isn’t just for people of different skills, but also almost any age. Different heights or lengths make the course easier and more difficult, which can be navigated as each individual chooses. Other amusement and waterparks usually require long lines, but the course at Quantum Leap is designed to flow freely. “That’s one of the biggest things we try to incorporate into our parks, this open area, a free-flowing environment where people can go at their own speed and do what they want,” says Neser. “I’ve never seen people really wait in a line.” At the end of the day, Quantum Leap is about fun, but it can also be a workout. Obstacle courses and Spartan races have grown in popularity, and people are looking for excitement and an adrenaline rush to complement their workouts. Neser agrees: “This extreme adrenaline rush, where you have to work out and do a different task, that’s kind of a new thing, and Circus Trix is embracing that. This isn’t just jumping on a trampoline. It’s also a good workout, using the whole body.”

Come for a couple hours or rent the space for a conference or party, and though costs vary with age, it’s generally $13 an hour or $20 for two. Still, Neser encourages people to “come get off your cell phone, get off your computer, use your body, enjoy yourself, get a good workout, and have a blast.” • Quantum Leap • 4335 West Noble Ave., Visalia • (559) 425-0775 www.quantum-leap.us • Find them on Facebook and Instagram

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ENJOY THE VIEW

| PHOTO: JED DE LA PAZ

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SUNSET AT LAKE KAWEAH

Jed de la Paz is an adventure and landscape photographer who also works as an associate dentist at Sequoia Dental in Visalia. His passion is sharing the beauty and love of God through his photography. Follow his photoventures on Instagram @jeddelapaz.photography or visit his website at www.jeddelapaz.photography.

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WHAT’S COOKIN’ | BY LANA GRANFORS

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SWEET CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

Someone once told me that in their next life, they wanted to come back as my Sweet Curried Chicken Salad. I have to admit, it is always well received! It is so fresh and has a wonderful crunch from the celery, and the sweetness of the red grapes and toasted coconut heighten the curry flavor. It’s a super easy recipe to make and also a great choice all summer long, as it does not require a stove – so it won’t heat up your kitchen! I like all the ingredients listed in this salad, but you can easily change it to suit your taste. And those colors…oh my!

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INGREDIENTS 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt ¹⁄³ cup chutney 3 T curry powder ½ tsp. ground ginger ¹⁄³ cup dry white wine or lime juice 1 cup medium diced celery, about 3 stalks 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped ¼ cup green onion, chopped ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted 1 cup pecan pieces 4 cup cooked diced chicken, about 2 lbs. (I use market roasted chicken) 1 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half PREP TIME: 30 minutes

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DIRECTIONS STEP 1: For the dressing, in a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise or yogurt, chutney, curry powder, ground ginger and wine or lemon juice. STEP 2: In a large bowl, add in the remaining ingredients, except the grapes, and about half the dressing. Stir until thoroughly combined.

STEP 3: Add grapes and lightly toss to incorporate into the salad mix. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. When serving, add more dressing, as needed. It may be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. STEP 4: Serve on bed of leafy lettuce, such as red, green, butter or romaine gems.

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CRAFTING

| BY KAYLA STOCK | PHOTOS: KELLI AVILA

Mount Up! D I Y: M O U N T E D F E R N

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SUPPLIES • Mounting board – wood slab or split log • Staghorn fern (other fern species will work) • Scissors • Green sheet moss • Nails • Twine • Hanging hardware • Hammer • Drill (not pictured) • Small bucket • Permanent marker (not pictured)

1. Choose the side of the board the fern will mount to, then flip over and screw in hanging hardware.

2. Flip over to plant mounting side and trace a circle with your bucket in the center where the fern will go.

3. Hammer seven nails evenly around the traced circle.

4. Prune and open the roots of the fern.

5. Place fern inside the circle of nails.

6. Pad moss around the base of the fern to cover exposed soil.

7. Wrap twine around the plant, using the nails as anchors to secure the mount.

8. Make sure the plant is secure and hang the mounted plant.

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CALENDAR

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FROM FOOD TO FUN, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY

clovis

June 2 • Bluegrass in the Park featuring Highway 41, Veterans Memorial Park, 901 Fifth St., 6:30 pm June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Old Town Clovis Farmers Market, Old Town, Pollasky Avenue, 5:30-9 pm, (559) 298-5774, www.oldtownclovis.org • Friday Night Farmers Market, Old Town, 5:30-9 pm, www.oldtownclovis.org June 3, 10, 17, 24 • Old Town Clovis Farmers Market, Old Town, Pollasky and Bullard, 8-11:30 am, (559) 298-5774, www.oldtownclovis.org June 9 • Bluegrass in the Park featuring the Narrow Gauge Ramblers, Veterans Memorial Park, 901 Fifth St., 6:30 pm June 23 • Bluegrass in the Park featuring the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, Veterans Memorial Park, 901 Fifth St., 6:30 pm June 30 • Bluegrass in the Park featuring Uncle Ephus, Veterans Memorial Park, 901 Fifth St., 6:30 pm

fresno

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Carthop, Historic Fulton Mall, 11 am-2 pm, www.downtownfresno.org/events/carthop June 1, 15 • Art Hop, Tower District, E. Olive Avenue and N. Wishon, 5-8 pm, (559) 237-9734, www.fresnoartscouncil.org/arthop June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Friday Sunset Kayak Tour, 10705 N. Lanes Road, 4:30-8 pm, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org

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The sunset kayak tour begins at Owl Hollow and finishes at Fort Washington Beach. The tour begins with exhilarating riffles that turn into calm downriver stretches. The total time is 3.5 hours, with approximately 2.5 hours on the water. Cost is $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. This kayak tour has a maximum of 12 participants, and each person has their own boat. Children 12 and over are welcome. June 3 • Poverello House’s 5th Annual Run for Meals 5K, Woodward Park, 7775 Friant Road, 7 am • Saturday morning half-day canoe tour with San Joaquin River Parkway Trust, Fort Washington Beach, 10705 N. Lanes Road, 8:30 am-noon, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org • Foam Glow 5K, The Big Fresno Fair, 1121 S. Chance Ave., 5:30 pm, www.foamglow.com/fresnoca June 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 • Cherry Avenue Auction, 4640 S. Cherry Ave., 6:30 am-3:30 pm, www.cherryavenueauction.com June 3, 10, 17, 24 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 W. Shaw Ave., 7 am-noon, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com June 7, 14, 21, 28 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 W. Shaw Ave., 3-6 pm, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com June 10, 24 • Saturday morning long half-day kayak tour, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, 8:30 am-1 pm, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org June 17 • Walk with a Doc, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, 8:30-10:30 am, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org June 21 • Respite by the River: Tribute to Jon Veinberg with Music by Lance Canales, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, 6-8 pm, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org

June 24 • Saturday morning half-day kayak tour with San Joaquin River Parkway Trust, Fort Washington Beach, 10705 N. Lanes Road, 8:30 am-noon, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org

hanford

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Thursday Night Market Place, downtown Hanford, 5:30-9 pm, (559) 582-9457, www.hanfordchamber.com June 4 • Kings Symphony Concert in the Park, www.hanfordchamber.com June 20 • Hanford’s Third Tuesday Takeover, 202 W. Lacey, 6-8 pm, (559) 772-2317 June 28 • Concert in the Park, www.hanfordchamber.com June 30 • June Dairy Dinner, www.hanfordchamber.com

kingsburg

June 22 • Concert Under the Stars, 8 pm, www.kingsburgchamber.com

madera

June 3 • Walk with a Doc, Lions Town and County Park-Pavilion, 2300 Howard Road, 8:30 am, www.maderachamber.com • Marie Wilson Band, ApCal, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com June 10 • Battle of the Badges - Fire vs. Police Bands, ApCal, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com June 15 • Madera Business Extravaganza and Home Expo, Madera Fairgrounds, 4-8 pm, www.maderachamber.com June 16 • Garth Brooks Tribute, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com

June 17 • ‘80s Music Festival, ApCal, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com

visalia

June 5-July 28 • ImagineU Children’s Museum Summer Camps, 210 N Tipton St., 8 am-5:30 pm, (559) 733-5975, www.imagineumuseum.org

porterville

June 2 • First Friday Coffee, Galaxy 9 Theatre, 7-8:15 am, www.portervillechamber.org June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Music on Main Street, Centennial Park, 6-8 pm, (559) 784-7502 June 6, 13, 20, 27 • The Farmers Market, Sierra View Medical Center Parking Lot, 8-11:30 am June 10 • Knights of Columbus Downtown Car Show, 11 am-4 pm, www.parishpridecarshow.com

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June 7, 14, 21, 28 • Story Time at the Library, 42052 Eggers Drive, 10:30-11:30 am, www.threerivers.com June 3 • First Saturday in Three Rivers, 11 am-5 pm, (559) 561-3463, www.1stsaturdaytr.com June 12-23 • Creative Arts Momentum 2 Week Summer Experience, Three Rivers Art Center, 41673 N. Fork Drive, 10 am-3 pm, www.threerivers.com

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June 1-4, 8-11 • New Wrinkles presents “Viva Las Vegas,” Main Stage Theatre, 2 pm June 2-4, 9-10 • New Wrinkles presents “Viva Las Vegas,” Main Stage Theatre, 7:30 pm

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17 Get out your Dittos, leg warmers, cargo pants and big hair for a night of partying like it was 1983. Hear the best tunes from the ‘80s “onehit wonder” bands and dance under the stars. The lineup includes Shattered and Max Headroom ‘80s Band. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Attendees must be 21 or over. Don’t forget a lawn chair. June 24 • Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley Tribute, ApCal, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com

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June 9 • Metalachi, 8 pm As with all other camps and programming at the museum, this summer camp will be hands-on and will feature unique approaches to learning. Activities are centered around life sciences, gardening, gadgets and more. Registration is open for children ages 4-12. Pricing ranges from $95-$1,250 and camps are available for half or full day. June 10 • Second Saturdays Artisan Market, The Looking Glass, 242 E. Caldwell, 9 am-3 pm, (559) 732-2787, www.thelookingglassvisalia.org • 9th Annual Paul Magao Memorial Ride, Plaza Park Ballpark #5, 8 am registration, 10 am ride, www.johnmagaoscholarship.org June 17 • Color Vibe 5K Run to benefit ProYouth, Visalia Rawhide Stadium, 300 N. Giddings St., 8 am, www.proyouthexpandedlearning.org

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June 21 • Glenn Miller Orchestra, 7 pm June 24 • Tainted Love: Epic ‘80s Concert, 8 pm

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June 19-29 • 2017 Summer Acting Workshops, Monday-Friday

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June 25-30 • Music Camp, (559) 453-2012

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June 9-11. 16-18, 23-25, 30 • “Buddy − The Buddy Holly Story,” 7:30 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday

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June 12 • Boston, 8 pm June 20 • Alice Cooper, 8 pm June 24 • Adal Ramones, 8 pm June 25 • Ted Nugent, 8 pm

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June 30-July 30 • “Young Frankenstein,” 7 pm Thursday, 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday

The grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”), inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. Tickets range from $19-$49.50.

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Through July 9 • “Damn Yankees,” 5:30 pm Thursday-Saturday, 11 am Sunday, (559) 266-9494

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June 15 • #IMomSoHard, Mom’s Night Out: Summer Break Tour, 8 pm June 19 • Valley Performing Arts Council Presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 6:30 pm June 20 • Brit Floyd, www.britfloyd.com

June 24 • Trevor Noah, 8 pm June 25 • REO Speedwagon, Styx and Don Felder, 7 pm

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June 8 • 2017 Annual Awards, 6-9:30 pm

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June 3 • Bostyx featuring David Victor, formerly of Boston, 7:30 pm

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June 1 • Chris Stapleton, 7 pm June 11 • Gloria Trevi vs. Alejandra Guzman, 8 pm June 12 • Def Leppard and Poison, 7 pm June 14 • Sesame Street Live, 10:30 am and 6:30 pm

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June 8 • Sugar Ray, 7:30 pm June 29 • Clint Black, 7:30 pm

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June 2 • “Albumpalooza, A Tribute to the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper” by the Fab, 8 pm June 3 • “Yngwie Malmteen,” 8 pm June 24 • “The Legends of Motown: All Star Revue Show,” 8 pm June 30 • Dog N’ Butterfly: The Music of the Heart, 7 pm

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3 Bostyx is the world’s only tribute to two of the greatest pop/rock acts of the 1970s: Boston and Styx, featuring David Victor, former vocalist/guitarist for multi-platinum Boston. Victor’s resume as a member of Boston includes two North American tours and a #1 hit single in 2014 as lead vocalist on the song “Heaven On Earth.” In a similar vein with bands like Journey and Foreigner, Boston and Styx performed timeless classic hit songs, with soaring vocals and melodies, all backed by a polished and lush soundscape. Bostyx faithfully reproduces the music of these two bands in one night of music.

Event times and dates are subject to change without notice. Please check event phone number or to verify dates and times. Enjoy Magazine is not responsible for any inconvenience due to event changes.

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June 26-July 1 • South West Pacific Regional Roller Skating, www.teamusa.org/USA-Roller-Sports

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June 15 • Dustin Lynch, 7:30 pm

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GIVING BACK

| BY KENDRA KAISERMAN

With Care T H E C A R E F O U N DAT I O N IN VISALIA

A LOVED ONE is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Who do you turn to? “I am the go-to guy when something like this happens,” says Steve Nelsen, who is not only chief executive officer of the CARE Foundation, but has gone through the process of a loved one being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. His mom had a massive stroke and was paralyzed completely on her left swhat is called vascular Alzheimer’s, which is caused by mini strokes that cut off blood supply to the brain. Nelsen and his family’s journey lasted approximately two years. His former mother-in-law passed away from cancer and Alzheimer’s. “I’m pretty passionate about it,” Nelsen says. Nelsen started the CARE Foundation about two years ago, and its purpose is educating and helping “folks in the middle of a journey with Alzheimer’s or someone who just got diagnosed,” Nelsen says. “I come alongside people in their journey, counsel with them, help them understand. I will take on a role of advocacy to make sure a patient is taken care of. I kind of take that pressure off or help guide them to get the assistance they need.”4 continued on page 46

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CARE stands for compassion, Alzheimer’s, respect and education. Nelsen explains, Compassion is key because “even though they don’t recognize you, the person is still inside, and you need to learn how to communicate with them.” He suggests that people go with the flow of the conversation they are having with their loved one, and not to correct a person with Alzheimer’s. Respect is also part of the foundation’s title, because the patients “are human beings. They are people. They have different needs,” Nelsen explains. And finally, CARE includes education, which means making plenty of information available. “I try to keep it light, but I try to educate them on what to do,” says Nelsen. He does not give out any legal or medical information, but has numerous sources of trustworthy information about Alzheimer’s, and he writes a monthly column for the Visalia Times-Delta. One of Nelsen’s tips on connecting with people with Alzheimer’s is making them a photo album and letting them turn the pages. He also discusses caregiving with patients and their families “so that they become part of the solution,” Nelsen says.

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Alzheimer’s is a disease that cannot be prevented, cured or slowed. The hope in it is that “they maintain their cognitive capabilities longer,” says Nelsen. And although his work is difficult, he describes it as immeasurably rewarding. “I’m not looking for the pat on the back. At the very end, I’m always the one that is blessed because they touch my heart, so that’s why I do it,” Nelsen says. • CARE Foundation • 121 E. Main Street, #302, Visalia (559) 429-4828 • www.alz-care.org Find them on Facebook