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Meet Tina Krehe
ina Krehe started The Farmer’s Wife as a small home business, but it’s turned into something much bigger. What began as a small lavender plot ten years ago has evolved into a successful business that offers multiple products, including fresh-cut lavender, lavender oil, soaps, and oilcloth handbags. Recently, Tina was even asked to create 1,200 bags for the 2015 Indiana First Lady’s Luncheon. You can purchase The Farmer’s Wife products at many local stores as well as at www.thefarmerswifecompany.com. Balance of work and family… This can be difficult at times, but with my faith in God, and by always putting my family first, I am able to keep my life in balance. I try to coordinate my deliveries to stores while I am already in town picking up kids from school, violin, or sports. When I need some extra help, I can always count on my sister and sister in-law for their help. My family is also part of my business; they help with packaging and other miscellaneous tasks. It is truly a family business. Struggles of owning your own business… There can be many struggles. When you have large orders for your product and you are having trouble getting some of the materials that you need to complete the order, it is especially challenging. We recently had an order for 1,200 bags. Much of the material requested was on back order, our sewer needed the fabric
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to could keep working, and there wasn’t much we could do about it. We just ordered 2,000 labels for our soap, and the finish on the stickers was wrong. Time is always a problem; it seems there is never enough of it! Being a stay-at-home mother juggling dinner, laundry, and family appointments while getting orders out on time can sometimes be stressful. Keeping up with the bookwork can also be a hassle. My husband keeps everything on Quicken, but I still need to keep the paper trail organized like the recipes, invoices, and the banking. However, while there are many challenges facing small businesses like mine, I love what I do!
I decided to plant the French variety Grosso on the land. The rest is history! Advice to other women… Choose something that you love and feel passionate about, and see if you can find a way to make money at it. Doing lots of research is very important. Be open to constructive criticism; it can be very helpful. When talking to other business owners in your field, be respectful with your questions, such as not asking for specific numbers like profit margins or where their sources can be found. We all need our privacy. Surround yourself with people who believe in you and in your vision. Don’t be afraid to fail, because failure is how you learn. This is your story and nobody knows it better than you. Most rewarding part of the journey…
Who inspired me… I don’t believe I was inspired by any one person. I was inspired by other female entrepreneurs that I would read about. One inspiring book in particular was called A Shop of One’s Own by Rachel Epstein. I have always loved gardening and having an herb garden, and we had a half acre of bare land on the west side of our house. After doing extensive research on the many different species of lavender,
Watching how my business has grown over the years, and how it has had a positive influence on my children. I have met many wonderful people in building this business that have become close friends. It’s also very rewarding to see a customer love a product that I have created. I am most proud of… There have been many proud moments, but the one I have to say that stands out is that when my two oldest children wrote their college mission statements, they both wrote about me. This was the moment when I truly knew that I made the right decision when I created The Farmer’s Wife.
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Physical Therapy and Plantar Fasciitis Contributed by Torben Ulrich
Plantar fasciitis, also referred to as runner’s heel, tennis heel, and policeman’s heel, is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It is estimated that roughly 11-15% of complaints related to the foot requiring professional care, and 10% of all foot-related complaints in avid runners are plantar fasciitis.1 Plantar fasciitis involves pain and inflammation of a thick band of connective tissue (known as the plantar fascia, or ligament) that originates at the heel bone and radiates to the base of all five toes, and provides a shock-like support to the arch of the foot. Traditionally, the symptoms of plantar fasciitis include a stabbing pain upon initial steps in the morning that tends to decrease in severity over the course of the day as the foot limbers up. Although the exact cause of plantar fasciitis is not completely understood, it is believed to be of a multifactorial, biomechanical origin. It is predominantly believed that repetitive stress to the plantar fascia’s shockabsorbing capability can result in collagen degeneration and micro-tears within the aponeurosis, leading to irritation, chronic inflammation, and subsequent pain in the bottom of the foot.2 This foot condition has not been definitively shown to affect one sex more often than the other, though it is more common in individuals between the ages of 20-34 and greater than 75 years of age. A number of risk factors have been identified as likely contributors to plantar fasciitis.3 References 1. Buchbinder R. Plantar Fasciitis. New Eng J Med. 2004;350: 2159-2166.
RISK FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO PLANTAR FASCIITIS:3 • BMI of greater than 25-30 kg/m2 • Decreased ankle and big toe flexibility (particularly dorsiflexion) • Increased arch height • Occupations/activities involving prolonged standing • Advancing age • History of or current overuse injury of the foot. At IPTS, we are ready to address this painful condition with a conservative approach to avoid future surgeries. Our conservative approach includes proper strengthening and flexibility instruction, soft tissue techniques, arch support and orthotic fitting, taping, modalities, aquatic therapy, and patient education concerning management of symptoms and body awareness.
2. W earing SC, Smeathers JE, Urry SR, Hennig EM, Hills AP. The pathomechanics of plantar fasciitis. Am J Sports Med. 2006;36: 585-611. 3. Heel Pain—Plantar Fasciitis: Revision 2014. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014;44: A1-A33.
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• Flush toilets less often. Doing so can save up to 375,000 gallons a day in Yuba-Sutter if each person flushes one less time a day! • Use smaller streams of water when washing hands and brushing teeth (turn water off while brushing and hand washing, too). Collect water in the kitchen and bath while waiting for hot water to arrive and water plants with it. • Take shorter showers and turn off water while soaping up. • Wash dishes and clothes only when you have a full loads. • Wash cars less often and use professional car washes that recycle most of their water. • Repair all leaks and drips! • Build berms around outdoor plants so water gets to the roots and doesn’t run off.
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING By Meredith Curry and Nicole Duncan, Restoration Railroad
he response to our January article about human trafficking in YubaSutter was encouraging. It truly will take the whole community being educated about this issue for our community to become a safe place where the commercial sexual exploitation of our women and children is not tolerated. We’d like to follow up by looking carefully at some of the myths of sex trafficking and consider how these myths influence our perspectives, and thus our actions, about this issue. Myth #1: Prostitution and sex trafficking are two different things. Truth: Prostitution and sex trafficking both involve loss of freedom, and they are often the same thing. Legally, the difference between the two is that sex trafficking must involve a third party who uses force, fraud, or coercion to trap the victim in commercial sex (if the victim is under 18, they cannot legally consent to sex according to United States law and as a result, no force, fraud, or coercion need be proven). In reality, it is estimated that 50-90% of prostitutes are under the control of a pimp or trafficker. In other words, they are not free individuals acting alone and they are not choosing to sell their bodies for sex; they are being forced to. Myth #2: Prostitution is a choice. Truth: The idea that a life of sex for sale (whether in prostitution, strip clubs, pornography, or escort services) is a free choice, made from among many good options, is false. What is particularly damaging about this myth is the underlying assumption that it’s a sexy or glamorous life. Did you know that the average victim of sex trafficking is raped by 5-10 buyers (“johns”) every night? That she suffers multiples STDs and untold physical trauma from her body being forced to do what it was not made to do? That she suffers ongoing violence at the hands of her pimps/traffickers and the johns buying her for sex? Doesn’t sound very glamorous at all, does it? According to a 2003 study conducted by Melissa Farley and her colleagues, nearly 9 out of 10 people involved in prostitution want out. Of the 854 sex workers they interviewed from nine different countries, 89% of people involved in prostitution wanted to escape. The assumption of this myth is that if people want out, they can just get out. And if they don’t, then they must want to stay. Maybe we need to change our perspective. What if instead of asking, “Why does she stay?” we ask, “What keeps her in the life?”
Let’s look at what brought victims there in the first place. Commercial sexual exploitation (“the life”) can happen in a myriad of venues including street prostitution, residential brothels, commercial brothels (such as fake massage parlors), escort services, pornography, and strip clubs. All victims share one common trait: vulnerability. Research shows that 8090% of sex trafficking victims experienced sexual abuse as a child. Victims often come from backgrounds of broken homes, substance abuse, and/or poverty. These circumstances prime them for a life of abuse and exploitation. A young girl who has been sexually abused, for example, may feel that sexual exploitation is all she is good for in life. Boys and LBGTQ youth, though less visible, are particularly vulnerable to commercial sexual exploitation. The cultural perception that sexual abuse isn’t masculine and shouldn’t happen to boys often silences a victim from coming forward to ask for help. In addition, LBGTQ youth are often silenced because they are different. The marginalization of boys and LBGTQ youth alone makes them vulnerable. The vulnerable victim is then seduced into “the life” by a pimp or trafficker who poses as her boyfriend, deceives her into believing he loves her, tells her they have a future together, gains power and control over her, and then turns her out (sells her for sex). Eventually, the pimp or trafficker will employ violence to maintain control over her. What she wears, where she goes, who she gives the money to, what she eats (if she eats) is completely up to her trafficker. She has lost her freedom to make her own choices. In short, freedom is based on the ability to make choices. Women, girls and boys under the control of a trafficker have lost their ability to choose and, thus, have lost their freedom. They are modern-day slaves. Imagine the strength it takes for a victim to not only overcome the external forces holding them captive: physical danger, threats to loved ones, no one to trust, lack of resources, etc., but also the internal forces keeping them captive: low selfesteem, childhood abuse, current abuse and trauma, lack of life skills, lack of job skills and, often, lack of education. Myth #3: Prostitution is the oldest profession. Truth: Prostitution is not the oldest profession, it is the oldest oppression (Hatcher, 2015). And it is fueled by demand. It’s basic economics. If there is no demand, there would be no supply. Many cities around the United States
are beginning to realize the truth about prostitution as a form of sex trafficking and are taking action to stop the exploitation of women and youth in their community. They are changing their focus from punishing the victim to deterring the johns (the buyers) and the traffickers (the sellers). CEASE, Cities Empowered Against Sexual Exploitation, is one example of a national coalition of cities where law enforcement and other agencies collaborate in developing strategies to deter buyers. Myth #4: It is just two consenting adults. Truth: The average age of entry into prostitution is 12-14 years old! Myth #5: It is harmless. Truth: Prostitution is extremely violent. Violence is the main strategy pimps, traffickers, and johns use to control women and girls. Melissa Farley notes that “its harms are made invisible by the idea that prostitution is sex, rather than sexual violence.” If we replace the term “prostitution” with the term “sexual violence,” that changes our perspective completely. Victims of commercial sexual exploitation, which is sexual violence, experience what is known as “complex PTSD” which arises after repeated exposure to trauma. Rates of PTSD experienced by victims are similar to those of combat veterans. And we’re just talking about the harm to victims. Commercial sexual exploitation also harms the families of the victims, the families of the johns, and our society as a whole. Myth #6: Pornography has nothing to do with sex trafficking. Truth: The same tactics used to control victims of sex trafficking are also used to control the women and men involved in making pornography. Pornography is a form of sex trafficking. Our society continues to accept pornography as a form of victimless entertainment and sexual expression. It is not sexual expression; it is sexual violence. Additionally, it is now well known that pornography fuels increasingly violent sexual appetites among its users. In the past, access to pornography was more limited, which
extended the time it took to escalate violent sexual appetites over several years, if not decades. Today, pornography can be easily and immediately accessed, which makes it possible to escalate violent sexual appetites in one day. For example, a pornography user no longer must find and physically go to an adult bookstore or some other location to fulfill his sexual appetite, although those are still options. In 2015, a user can spend one day at home looking at pornography and escalate through multiple stages in a matter of hours. The quicker that user goes through the stages of sexual appetites, the more violent the appetite becomes. Additionally, as victims are forced to create pornography, users who become addicted create new demand for it, thereby completing the circle of supply and demand in an ever escalating cycle. Finally, pornography further diminishes our freedom by creating abnormal expectations for men, women, teenagers, and children about what sex is and defining for our culture sexual violence as “normal.” Myth #7: The Blame Game. “Prostitution or sex trafficking is the result of bad parenting, law enforcement not doing their job, the victim staying, etc.” Truth: We’ve said this before and we’ll say it again. Commercial sexual exploitation is fueled by demand. If there was no demand, there would be no supply. Period. As a community and as a society, we must focus on that which truly creates the problem: demand and those willing to victimize others to supply it. Myth #8: Demand will never end, so there is nothing I can do. Truth: There is something everyone can do. Each of us can start by being a different kind of person. Don’t accept what popular culture tells us about women, men, and sex. Be bold enough to speak up. Speak out against destructive jokes and objectifying comments and media. Teach your children to do the same.
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Learning is an Adventure to be had All Summer Long by Meghan Hamilton
When most people think of learning, images of worksheets, math problems, spelling tests, and classrooms immediately come to mind. So when school is out for summer, just how do we continue learning at home with our children? Most of us are not teachers, so this task may seem overwhelming at first. However, the incredible thing is that we do not NEED a teaching credential to be an AMAZING summer teacher to our children. Before we get too far, let’s address the myth that learning happens only with a pencil and paper in hand. That is absolutely NOT the case. Learning happens every day, all day long, everywhere, for all of us. This is especially true of children. The best thing you can do for your children this summer is to get them out of the house, experiencing life. Learning will happen with YOU as their trusty companion and guide. You may be wondering, “Why do I need to worry about continuing my children’s learning throughout the summer? They are out of school, right? Don’t they deserve a break?” The answer is YES, they absolutely need a break: a break from the structured learning that happens in school, but NOT a break from learning. The Khan Academy recently wrote an article stating that there is new research showing that “the brain can be developed like a muscle,” and that it “gets stronger with practice.” If YOU have the privilege of being your child’s summer learning guide, what sorts of “brain strengthening” adventures can you have just steps from your door? Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Get outside and build a fort Building a fort is one of those activities that has the ability to utilize and strengthen not only the brain, but the body as well. It is an all-encompassing learning adventure. Children of almost any age will love sharing this project with you and planning out every detail (i.e. drawing blueprints, making a materials list, shopping/buying the needed items, physically building the structure). The amazing thing about building a fort early in the summer is that it can be used throughout the break in a variety of ways. Maybe it’s a secret reading nook filled with all of your child’s favorite books, or a magical place where they play dress-up with friends, or it could even be a small art studio where your child can disappear to be creative. The possibilities are endless and you can rest assured that your child’s brain and body will be strengthened and challenged through this very non-traditional learning experience. Skills Practiced: fine motor, gross motor, critical thinking, reading, writing, math, cooperation
Go for a hike! Living in the Central Valley gives us a plethora of outdoor possibilities to explore. Whether you want to take a trek to the ocean, meander along a river, or head up into the mountains, learning adventures are only a short drive away. Plan a day-hike that is most suitable to YOUR child. If you have a 2 year-old, don’t plan a 5 mile hike. On the flip-side, if you have child who is 12 or older, be sure you choose a hike that will challenge the body and get them far out into the great outdoors. The first step in this learning adventure is to find your hike. You can look online (www.trails.com or www.alltrails.com) or visit your local bookstore and purchase California Hiking by Moon Outdoors. Each of these resources gives you everything you need to know about the trail, such as length, difficulty, and directions to the trailhead. Once you have chosen your first trail, pack a small backpack for your hike. You and your child can decide what items you would like to bring for your hiking adventure, but I would recommend water bottles, a picnic lunch, snacks for the trail, a map, a 8
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journal for drawing pictures of things you see along the way, and if you are really into it, a GPS device or compass. Let this learning adventure be a day-long experience. As you hike, talk about what you are seeing. Share with your child plant names, cloud formations, trail manners, and safety tips while on the trail. When you return home, have your child share what was experienced on the hike. Hiking is a learning adventure that can be had again and again. Plan out several over your child’s summer break and you will be amazed at the educational opportunities that spread out before you. Skills Practiced: gross motor, environmental science, math, writing, social science
Have a Master Chef Jr. competition in your home Cooking shows have become quite popular in recent years and if your household is anything like mine, your children love watching Master Chef Jr. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the show, it is a cooking competition for young children. These children are challenged to create meals, dishes, and desserts while competing with their peers for the title of “Master Chef Jr.” Now, while our own children may not have the skills that some of these contestants possess, why not have our very own competition (or demonstration) in our own homes? To start, make a grocery list of the items you and your child would like to use in your dishes. Next, take a trip to the grocery store, allowing your child to have their own shopping cart or basket. Once home, if your child is young, work together to plan the dish or dishes previously decided upon. If you have a child who is capable of cooking on their own, let them plan and cook their own dish and the two of you go head-to-head. At the end of the evening another adult living in the household can decide who the ultimate winner is and name the master chef of your household! This friendly and fun competition is yet another way to introduce children to educational opportunities that don’t typically exist in the classroom. Plan several of these “competitions” throughout the summer, praising your “master chef ” for all of their culinary accomplishments. Not only will your child’s brain be happy, but hopefully their tummies will be, too! Skills Practiced: fine motor, reading, writing, math, budgeting By getting creative and stepping outside the traditional learning model this summer, you can create amazing learning opportunities for your children. They will acquire skills, knowledge, and confidence that can be taken back to school with them in the fall, not to mention gain memories that will last a lifetime for you both. Meghan Hamilton is a hiker, avid reader, educator, and mom. She is the co-founder and owner of the Fusion Early Learning family of businesses (www.FusionKids.com). Meghan currently lives in Grass Valley, CA with her husband (and business partner), their two children, and three dogs.
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Yuba City Twilight Thursdays 5pm-8:30pm YCDBA Certified Farmers Market Church Street, Next to the Sutter Theater – Yuba City Farm fresh produce you love, handcrafted items, olive oil, honey, baked goods and more! Teegarden House Vendor Fair Shopping & Dining Live Music Facepainting & Balloons Colusa Colusa Farmer’s Market Every Thursday 4pm-7pm 10th Street Memorial Park Stop by for Fresh fruits & veggies, local craft items, baked goods and fun!
CONCERTS IN THE PARK!
Music in the Park Corner of 3rd and D St, Marysville July 10th – Lockbox 21 July 24th – Guilty Again Juy 31st – Jason Thurston & Smoke Station August 14th – Backyard Blues
16th Annual Marysville Peach Festival Friday, July 17th 4pm-10pm Saturday, July 18th 10am-10pm Free Children’s Area, Amusement Rides, Fresh Peaches, Wide Variety of Food, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts In Historic Downtown Marysville
Yuba City Yuba Sutter Arts, 7th & E Streets Marysville Country Florist, 1500 N. Beale Rd., Linda. For more information, call 530.682.4451 The Acting Company
LOCAL THEATRE IN YUBA-SUTTER!!!
Applause! Introducing APPLAUSE, a new series that will present some of America’s best-loved musicals and singalongs, concert-style, at the Lee Burrows Center for the Arts in Marysville. Upcoming show!!!
James and the Giant Peach July 24th – August 16th Fridays/Saturdays 7pm Sundays 2pm 815 B Street, Yuba City Call 530.751.1100 for ticket information
Razzle Dazzle July 10, 11, 12, 2015 – Music from Chicago, All That Jazz, Ragtime and other 1920s and 30s inspired musicals. Ticket Prices: Evening: $25 each | Matinees: $15 each (A $1 per ticket handling charge will be added to online ticket sales.) You may also purchase tickets to the entire series at a reduced price. Tickets can be purchased below or at these venues: Theater Gallery, Sutter Theater, Plumas Street,
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Concerts in the Park Thursdays, 7pm Gauche Aquatic Park
Free live music in the park. Bring family and friends and enjoy! Dinner will be available and there will be ample space. Please bring your own chairs and blankets! JUNE 18 LEGEND
70s Arena Rock
JUNE 25 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
Rock & Country
JULY 2
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Old School R&B
JULY 9
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Summertime Surf
JULY 16
CATFISH HUNTER
60s Rock & Boogie
JULY 23
UNO MUNDO
Americana
AUG 6
IDLE FRET
Swing & Jazz
AUG 13 DEJA VU
Acoustic Feel Good
AUG 20 GUILTY AGAIN
Classic Rock
AUG 27 SIERRA NEVADA WIND ORCHESTRA
Concert Band
3 Tips for Camping with Young Children
1 Try it out at Home First . . .
As a parent, you may want to test your child’s ability to manage the change in lifestyle that camping brings. Try a backyard campout and a day hike to test your child’s ability to cope with the inconveniences that camping can present. Remember, practice and patience are key to an enjoyable adventure.
2 Make a List . . .
Let your children help with the packing process. This will help them feel like they are involved in the entire process. Allow children to pack items that will make them feel comfortable, like their special stuffed animal or security blanket as well as their own flashlight.
3 Rediscover Nature . . .
Plan a hike during your trip. Take along a box or bag to collect items that children will discover along the way (rocks, leaves, a stick, nuts, etc.). We also suggest planning a scavenger hunt for your hiking trip. Remember to stay on well-marked hiking paths.
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Dance with our Stars, Friday, June 19
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2015 Yuba-Sutter Fair July 30th – August 2nd
Thursday, July 30th Miss Yuba-Sutter Competitions Local Roping
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The Yuba-Sutter Fair Welcomes Tyler
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Tyler Rich is a Country Singer/ Songwriter currently residing in Nashville, TN working on his debut album which is yet to be titled. After spending some time as a child in Antioch, Tennessee with his Dad, Tyler was raised by his Mom in a small Northern California farming community called Yuba City.
Friday, July 31st Mid-Valley’s Got Talent Tractor Pulls
He found his love for country music after his cousin took him to see George Strait at the age of 8. From George, to Garth, to Alan Jackson, Tyler immersed himself into the music. Three months before his 14th birthday, his Grandparents surprised him with a guitar for Christmas, and he never stopped playing. After countless hours working on his craft, and spending years on the road touring across the country with multiple bands, Tyler decided it was time to pursue his career as a solo artist. Since that day Tyler has performed along side some of the industries top artists including, Cole Swindell, Sam Hunt, Dan + Shay, Canaan Smith, Gloriana, Maggie Rose Easton Corbin, and Maddie & Tae. His debut album will be released in 2015.
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Mike The
Wine Guy
by Mike Wreyford Photography by Brandi Schwartz Design and Photography
Whether you’re just getting interested in wine or you’re an experienced wine enthusiast, one thing is for certain… the more you learn, the more there is to learn! What I find helpful is to simplify things and use examples that all people can immediately relate to.
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The wine world is steeped in tradition, and at times it can get a bit overwhelming. I think the average wine drinker just wants to enjoy a nice wine at an affordable cost and appreciate it for what it is rather than delve into the nuances of vintages, terroir, varietal, style, and so on. I’m sure we would all agree that there are some standards when it comes to determining whether or not a wine is acceptable, and that’s where some folks begin to feel a little overwhelmed. When you see others swirl, sniff, and poetically describe their wine as, “bright with fruit and supple in texture, a generous dose of peach and pear flavors and a hint of honey on the finish,” it can seem a little over the top! What matters most is if YOU like it! Don’t feel like you’re “not getting it’ just because someone is trying to tell you why you should like it. At the same time, however, don’t allow yourself to get stuck in a rut by sticking with the “only” wine you’ve found you like. Live a little! Try something new once in a while. It’ll help you appreciate more about what you’re drinking and what you like or don’t like about it. One of my goals at the many wine tastings I host is to give you a selection of quality wines in a wide range of “flavor profiles.” So if you like sweet or bold, oaky or crisp, you’ll find one or two that you enjoy and know what to look for when you’re shopping for wine next time. For wine lovers, one of the advantages of living in this part of Northern California is that we’re located in one of the largest wine regions in all of California: the Sierra Foothills. With 12 wineries no more than a 30 minute drive from Marysville/Yuba City, and another 16 up in the Grass Valley/Nevada City area, there are LOTS of fabulous wines to sample and get acquainted with.
Something I mention regularly on “The Good Life” show is making time to “get out of your zip code” once in a while. If you haven’t gone exploring on some of the back roads up in the Foothills recently, this summer would be a great time to get started! Pack some snacks or a nice lunch and head out along the North Sierra Wine Trail. I recommend splitting up the region into sections where you can visit up to three wineries in a day. Any more than that and you may feel like you’re rushing a bit. Plus, you don’t want to “sample” too much! This is a great way to learn more about the wines and grape varieties the Sierra Foothills are becoming known for, as well as meet the winemakers and see how and where they make their wine. We know that Napa is the epicenter of the California wine movement, and none would argue that many of their wines are truly “world class,” but look up toward the Sierras and the Foothills in our own backyard and know that like the discovery of gold in 1849, this new gold rush will be for our wines. From Murphys to the South, and Oroville to the North, there are over 200 wineries and tasting rooms with a wide range of varietals and blends. That’s a lot of wineries and a lot of ground to cover, so plan your adventures well. In the meantime, I’m working with Judy Creel, CEO of the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds to bring the “First Ever” indoor wine trail to the Y-S Fair this summer. You will not only have an opportunity to try many of our local and regional wines, but there will also be the first annual “Consumer Wine Awards” wine competition where YOU get to be the judge.
Now that summer’s here, I’ve also got a “cool” suggestion for those backyard parties, afternoon BBQs, and warm evening get-togethers: sangria! This is just one variation on a fun and delicious sangria recipe that will make your next gathering a hit. This will make enough for 6 to 8, so adjust accordingly for more or less. Sangria can be either red (traditional) or white, depending on your mood, food, or theme. Start with two bottles of red, Syrah, Zin, Pinot or Tempranillo. Your other ingredients will include some OJ (8oz.), sliced oranges, apples, pears, kiwis, some berries like blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, and a cup of vodka or rum. If you like it sweeter, try using one of the two bottles of a sparkling Moscato, or add a little Triple Sec to taste. For the prep I like to wash all of the fruit, then slice. The apples, oranges, limes and pears can get tossed into the wine and vodka to soak overnight. Meanwhile, take your berries, grapes, and kiwi slices and freeze them on a plate or cookie sheet. You can add them just prior to serving and they will keep the sangria cold without diluting the mix with melting ice. Speaking of ice, try freezing some wine in ice cube trays. You can even add a small chunk of fruit for a nice visual. Freeze some seedless grapes along with the other fruit as a substitute for ice. It tastes good, it looks good, and it won’t get watered down. Mix the whole thing in a nice glass pitcher or bowl and serve in tumblers or cocktail glasses with plenty of garnish and wine cubes. Cheers!
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Mike Wreyford, AKA Mike the “Wine Guy” is a food, wine, travel & lifestyle expert. This writer, blogger, foodie/wine enthusiast, and spontaneous traveler is the host & producer of “The Good Life” show, a popular weekly radio talk show. Mike combines his lifetime of travel, 30+ years in the restaurant/bar business, an ongoing appreciation of wine, along with his marketing and entrepreneurial expertise, to share his passion for food, wine and travel with his fans.
Award-Winning Recipes from the Colusa County Fair Photography by Brandi Schwartz Design and Photography
Alma Hickel,. Marie Spooner, and Patti Jo Cairo have years of experience in entering their homemade goods in the Colusa County Fair. Last year, something unusual happened. The fair awarded not one, but two Best in Show ribbons, because the judges could not determine just one winner. Patti Jo Cairo and Marie Spooner both deserved the prize! Alma, Marie, and Patti Jo and would like to share a recipe with you. Hope you enjoy! From the kitchen of Alma Hickel
Chicken Rice Casserole 3 or 4 chicken breasts 2 cups of rice 1 7-oz can of chopped green chiles 1 cup sour cream 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 3/4 tablespoon of garlic salt 1 tsp. oregano 1 tbsp. of fresh or dry parsley Salt and pepper 1lb. Monterey Jack cheese Bake 3 chicken breasts wrapped in foil in a 350 oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool. Cook 2 cups of rice in 4 cups of water, add a dash of salt to this while cooking. Bring to a boil, turn heat down to simmer, and cook for 20 minutes. Put rice in bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Add the can of drained chilies. Cut up chicken into small chunks, add to casserole. Mix together in separate pan and heat for a few minutes the sour cream, soups, seasonings and salt and pepper. Pour over the casserole and mix well. Add 1 lb. of Monterey Jack cheese, sliced or shredded, over the top. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Serves 12.
From the kitchen of Marie Spooner
Penuche
2 cups white sugar 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup White Karo 1 cup cream 1 cup nuts 2 tsp. vanilla Mix first 5 items and slowly cook over heat until they form a soft ball. Cool slightly and then beat until mixture starts to thicken. Add nuts & vanilla; pour into buttered 8”x 8” pan.
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From the Kitchen of Patti Jo Cairo
FIRST PRIZE RECIPE IN THE 2014 FRIDAY NIGHT COOK-OFF
Banana Nut Bread 1/3 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 eggs 1 3/4 sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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Cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana, blending well after each addition. Stir in nuts. Pour into well-greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven (350) 45-50 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; cool on rack. Wrap and store overnight.
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Local Care for
Alzheimer's
Photography by Moments to Remember Photography
Meet Valoree Schlientz Please tell us about you and your role at Rideout Health. I am the Director of Assisted Living at Rideout Health. I oversee the operations of The Courtyard Assisted Living and the Gardens Assisted Living Memory Care communities. Through the Gardens Adult Day Program, we offer day care to people with dementia who are living at home but need more socialization and engagement than they are receiving at home, as well as offering their caregivers a break. The Gardens also offers respite care, which is temporary overnight or multiple day and night care to residents with dementia. My role is to assure residents are appropriately placed at each community, to create care plans, dining plans and activity programs to meet our residents' needs. All services must meet regulatory compliance. I also have oversight of all staff in the two communities. What are the signs of Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s Disease is a form of dementia. Dementia is a general term used for loss of cognitive function such as thinking, reasoning, and memory. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a progressive, degenerative disease that causes changes in brain tissue, creating impaired memory, thinking, and behavior. There is no known cause or cure. There is no single test for Alzheimer’s Disease. Anyone who suspects having any type of dementia should get a full physical evaluation to rule out any physical cause. If you and your physician agree, the next step would be seeing a neurologist for more specific testing. Typically, people with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can stay at home initially and function somewhat normally. As changes continue, they may try to cover up some of their confusion. They may become anxious or withdrawn and show a lack of interest in things they previously enjoyed. They may also choose to stay closer to home since it’s more familiar and more comfortable. Eventually, there can be personality changes and difficulty communicating. They might have trouble finding the right words in a conversation or speak what
we refer to as “alphabet soup” where they appear to know what they are saying but the words are jumbled and don’t make sense. As the disease progresses, they may become a wander risk and may not be safe to take a walk alone, stay at home alone, or even be in a room by themselves. They frequently become incontinent and will require assistance in all aspects of personal care. Tell us about the care provided locally. It ranges from care by loved ones at home to personal care through an agency that can send someone to the home. The next phase in care could be to daycare and respite like the Gardens provides. As the care need increases, families usually choose an assisted living facility, where there is 24 hour staff or skilled nursing care like that provided at The Fountains. What are the concerns when caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s? Probably the first concern of an individual caring for someone any type of dementia is keeping them safe. As the disease progresses, it becomes a full-time job to keep an eye on the person and keep them safe. The process can be exhausting, and sometimes even creates health concerns for the caregiver, due to the 24-hour nature of the care required. It’s difficult for family to accept they may need help caring for their loved one. Are there any support groups for the families? Family members, as well as the person getting the diagnosis, need support. There is a grief process that accompanies this disease. Families need support as they slowly watch the mental and sometimes physical capacity of their loved one diminish over time. There are support groups available. Unfortunately, most of the groups for this area are in Chico. The Gardens will be starting a support group in the next few months. It’s a definite need; families going through this process with their loved one need to feel that they are not alone.
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Are there any preventative measures to avoid this disease? Preventive measures for this are very similar to other diseases. Experts believe there is a genetic component. There are medications that, if taken early enough, might help to slow down the disease, but there is nothing I’m aware of that will prevent it. As with preventing any disease out there, we all need to eat well and to exercise our bodies and our minds regularly. If someone gets a diagnosis, they need to get as much information as they can about what to expect and not be afraid to seek out assistance from area resources. The Alzheimer’s Association is a great resource for information and current research, and much of what they do focuses on finding a cure. Each year they do a walk to raise money to increase awareness and find a cure. Rideout Health is a sponsor of the walk. If anyone is interested in participating in the walk, they can contact The Gardens, The Courtyard, or The Fountains to get more information. They can also go to www.alz.org online.
Val Schlientz Director of Assisted Living Rideout Health For more information or to set up a site visit please call: The Gardens, 790-3075 The Courtyard, 790-3050
Cherie Stephens
wants to make a difference
y mother-in-law Violet Stephens was a genteel southern lady who was not afraid of hard work or loving her family. She was a woman of the 1950’s in every way. Violet was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2000. Alzheimer’s is a disease that robs an individual of every part of their personality, leaving them a shell of who they once were. My mother-in-law lived with the disease for six years. On July 16, 2006 we lost a mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, and friend to Alzheimer’s, a disease that kills one in six women. Both my daughters, Megan Grima and Madeline Stephens, reached out to me to ask if we could do something to help find a cure and END Alzheimer’s. I contacted the Alzheimer’s Association and was given the Northern California and Nevada Region Director’s name, Erica Smith. We visited for some time on a cold January day and after our discussion she looked at me and said, “Do you want to have an official walk in Yuba City?” I jumped at the possibility and said, “YES!” That was it....Yuba City had a walk. I posted the exciting news to Facebook that same day and received an overwhelming response of people wanting to help make a difference. Three walks later and many of these people are still attending meetings and helping raise funds and awareness to find a cure, including Linda Baker, Charlotte Mattocks, Kathy Dickenson, Kathy DeMille, Joyce Avenell, and Harold Foster, to name a few. So far, our community has raised $65,000 and this year we hope to raise $50,000 more. We had 35 teams last year and over 300 walkers. Awareness is the key, and helping people to understand the disease is essential to finding a cure. Please contact Cherie Stephens, Alzheimer’s Co-Chairperson, at 682-5352 or go to Alz.org/walk for more information.
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The Employee Owners of Recology Yuba-Sutter Support the
How Can You Make a Difference in the fight against Alzheimer's? 1. Collect CRV Aluminum cans and CRV Plastic Bottles 2. Take them to the Recology Marysville Transfer Station 3. Tell them to donate your money to the Alzheimer's Walk to Remember
4. Recology will double your donation! Recology will present a check on September 12th of all your donations to the Walk to End Alzheimer's
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