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Options in Allergy Treatment 2

Party of Three: Planning for Your New Family's Future 4

TNT: Today, Not Tomorrow Workout 7

Sperbeck's Nursery 1 1

The Flying U Rodeo Is Coming To Town 13

Cowboy BBQ 17

Able Riders 21

Meet Megan Luis 23

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pring is in the air, and so is the pollen! You may notice that your nose gets stuffy and you are constantly sneezing. Your eyes get watery and itchy. You

are not alone; springtime allergy symptoms are shared by more than half of the residents in Sutter and Yuba County.

The first step in dealing with allergies is avoidance. There are a few things you can do at home to minimize your exposure to the pollen and other allergens in the air: staying indoors with air conditioning, using HEPA filters, minimizing outdoor activities, and using masks - especially if you are gardening. Changing your clothes once you get back in the house is also a good idea. Flushing your nose with salt water (using a Netipot or sinus rinse) is an easy and inexpensive way to wash out any pollens or other allergens inside your nasal cavities.

You may also want to try over-the-counter allergy medicines. The main types you can try are antihistamines, decongestants, nasal steroids, and mast cell stabilizers. The antihistamines Claritin (Loratadine) and Allegra (Fexofenadine) tend to be non-drowsy, but are not as strong as Zyrtec (Cetirizine), Benadryl, (Diphenhydramine) and Chlor-Trimeton (Chlorpheniramine). Nasacort and Flonase are two over-the-counter steroid nasal sprays that are popular, as well as Nasalcrom (non-steroid), which has been available over-the-counter for awhile. We do not recommend regular use of decongestant sprays, such as Afrin or Neosynephrine. Allergy eye drops are also very effective, but avoid the preparations that claim to “get the red out.” Sudafed is the only oral decongestant available.

If these measures are not sufficient, it is time to visit your doctor. You can go to your family physician or see an allergist or ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. There are two ways to check for specific allergies: a blood test or skin test. Most allergists will recommend a skin test, where about 50 to 60 different allergens are checked, such as trees, grass, weeds, molds,

dust and dust mites, and cats and dogs. Food allergies are generally not checked unless there is a high index of suspicion. In this case, a blood test is done to check about 30 to 40 different food items, and the treatment is usually elimination and avoidance.

After the skin test results are reviewed, all of the positive allergens are put together and a serum is made for allergy shots. Allergy shot treatment is called immunotherapy because

we are trying to decrease or desensitize the body’s immune response to the allergens. This desensitization to the allergens takes about 1-2 years. Allergy shots usually begin with injections once or twice a week in the upper arm, and the dose is slowly and gradually increased over a 1-2 year period. Once the maintenance dose is reached, the treatment frequency decreases to once every 2-4 weeks. Some patients continue with the maintenance dose for the rest of their lives, but most stop after a few years.

There is an option of using drops under the tongue instead of the injections, but most allergy offices do not use this method of treatment yet and many insurances do not cover it.

The latest allergy treatment is fast-dissolving allergen pills. These are used daily, before the actual peak allergy season, in order to desensitize the body. Currently, only grass and tree allergy pills are available by prescription. This is a very new treatment, and long-term study results are not yet available.

In our Sutter and Yuba County region, we have a second allergy peak in the fall when the soil is tilled, which releases dust and molds into the air. Many people don’t get a break in their allergy symptoms until later in the year because of this.

Try some of the home remedies mentioned above and if your symptoms don’t get better, seek an allergy specialist in your area for more definitive treatments.

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his one is for all the new parents and grandparents

out there. What an exciting time in your lives! And while there is always a lot to do to welcome a new baby into the world, once all of the festivities have died down, the nursery is decorated, and you’ve settled into your new routines, there is still one crucial bit of work to be done: get an estate plan.

As the parent of a new child, you’re likely just starting out in life. You may not even own a home. You may think that you don’t have enough money or assets to make estate planning worth the time and expense. But now is actually the perfect time to start planning for the future! An estate plan is the best gift you can give your new child (or grandchild).

Estate plans come in different shapes and sizes. They are also highly adaptable. You can add new pieces and update older ones as your life evolves. For new parents, there are 4 key pieces to include:

• A Family Trust

• A Nomination of Guardians

• A Life Insurance Policy

• A College Fund

Although a complete estate plan includes other documents (like an advanced health care directive and a durable power of attorney), just completing these four pieces will have you well on your way to securing your—and your child’s—financial future. Here is a brief rundown of how each piece fits into

a growing family’s estate plan:

Family Trust

The Family Trust is the centerpiece of any estate plan. Its main function is to dictate how your assets should be managed if something unexpected happens and you are unable to manage your affairs yourself. Even if you currently have only a few assets, you can still benefit from the framework a trust provides.

Once you have established the framework for managing your existing assets, anything you acquire after the trust is established is easily added to the trust, ensuring that the trust grows as your financial security does. Better still, trusts are also easily amended to provide for any future additions to your growing family.

Holding assets in trust ensures that there will always be someone to manage your assets for the benefit of yourself and your children.

Nomination of Guardians

The Nomination of Guardians is a document that allows you to choose who you would like to care for your children in the event that you are unable to do so. This is definitely the most unpleasant piece of the plan for parents to think about—but it’s also the most important one. Having your exact wishes written down will give everyone peace of mind in the unfortunate event that they are necessary.

While a family trust may feel like a fairly impersonal document, the nomination of guardians should be totally

Planning for Your New Family's Futureby Jackie Dailey

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Party of Three:

Jackie Dailey is an Associate with the Law Office of Paulla Hyatt-McIntire. Her practice is focused on providing quality legal counsel for all levels of complexity in estate planning, trust administration, probate, business succession planning, and tax planning. Prior to joining Paulla’s practice, Jackie worked at Andersen Tax, a wealth and tax planning firm in San Francisco. In addition to Jackie’s experience in law, she enjoys taking weekend trips, going to Giants games, and coaching Moot Court for UC Hastings.

customized to your exact needs. If you think that one person would be a great caretaker, but you’d rather have another person handling your children’s finances, you can specify that in the document. If you have one caretaker in mind for your oldest child, but your youngest seems to gel better with someone else, you can specify that too. The idea is to plan for whatever will best suit your family’s needs.

Life Insurance

Life Insurance is a way to provide a safety net for your family if you pass away, to ensure that they have a steady stream of money to meet their needs. There are a few different ways a policy can be incorporated into your estate plan, and you should speak with your attorney and financial advisor to see which will be most beneficial for your particular family.

Before purchasing a policy, however, the first step is to consider what needs the policy should cover. Do you want the policy to replace your salary? To pay off the house so that there are fewer expenses? Or do you just want to provide additional income to ease the pressure on your spouse or child’s guardian while they get affairs in order?

Once you have an idea of what you are hoping to achieve with the policy, you can decide what type of policy to buy, who the beneficiary should be, and how much coverage you would like. Your attorney can then help you decide how best to include the policy in your plan.

Educational Fund

As with your retirement savings, it’s never too early to start saving for your new child’s educational future. By including a designated educational fund in your estate plan, you are better able to control and direct the use of those funds as your child’s needs evolve. Keeping that in mind, there are a variety of options for educational savings plans; a financial advisor can help you decide which option is right for you.

Estate planning may seem like the very least of a new parent’s concerns, but as you can see, a solid plan for the future is truly the best way to provide a solid foundation for your new child. With only a little time and effort, you can establish a secure framework that will grow with your family for years to come!


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Tabata training protocol involves performing a particular exercise (or exercises) at high intensity for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest. This pattern is repeated 8 times, for a total

training time of 4 minutes. It is a type of high-intensity interval training.

The Tabata training method and its many variations are “unofficial” adaptations of the training protocol used by Dr Izumi Tabata in a research study published in 1996. In this landmark study, Dr Tabata showed that short bursts of high-intensity training had superior aerobic and anaerobic training effects compared to longer, moderate-intensity training. In his research study, Dr Tabata divided elite athletes from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo, Japan into two groups. Each group trained for 5 days a week on a mechanically braked cycle ergometer over a 6 week period. The first group trained at moderate intensity for 60 minutes, 5 days a week. The second group trained using the 4-minute high-intensity protocol (e.g. 20 seconds at high intensity followed by 10 seconds of rest repeated 8 times).

At the end of the training period, Dr Tabata found that the first group, who trained at longer durations with moderate-intensity, showed slight improvement in aerobic capacity but did not show any improvement to anaerobic capacity. However, the test group who trained at short bursts of high-intensity showed improvement in both anaerobic and aerobic capacity. More interestingly, the second group showed superior training improvements compared to the first group.

Since this study was published, many athletes and trainers have adapted the training protocol used in this study as the basis of formulating their training programs. This is what is now known as “Tabata Training.”

DYNAMIC WARM-UP (10 each for each exercise)

Jumping jacks — Stand with arms at your sides, feet straight and close together. Bend your knees and jump up, while spreading your arms and legs at the same time. Lift your arms to your ears and open your feet to wider than shoulder-width. As you return from jumping up, bring your arms back down to your sides and at the same time bring your feet back together.

Jump rope — Simulate jumping rope to prepare the body for high impact activity. Vary this exercise by using the following techniques: double jump, single foot, and alternating feet/shuffle.

Squat — Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lower butt to your knee line, keeping weight in the heels . Knees should not shoot over your toes; keep in line with mid-foot.

Lateral squats — Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, and shift your hips to the side and down. Push through your hip to return to starting position. Keep your opposite leg straight, back flat, and chest up, and your abs

pulled in. Alternate sides with each rep.

Reverse lunge reach over top — Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Step backward with your left leg and lower your body until your right knee is bent to at least 90 degrees. Once in this position, reach your arms up and back toward your right shoulder. Press back up to a standing position, and switch to other leg.

Split squat with a twist — Take a low split position with your weight primarily supported on your front leg and in the heel. Back leg weight is on your toes. Drop your back knee and front leg to 90 degrees. Keep your chest lifted, and your abs in. Twist your body towards the front standing leg. Come up, then switch to other side.

High knees — Grasp just below your knee and pull the knee towards the chest. Keep your chest high, don’t lean back, pull your abs in and brace the core.

Switch and repeat on other leg.

Straight leg kicks — Raise your leg

up and reach for your toes with

your opposite hand. Keep your chest lifted, don’t lean back. Do not kick the leg up, but

actively raise it until you feel

tension in the hamstring. Switch

to other leg.

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Inch worm — Begin in the push-up position. Keeping your legs straight, walk your feet close to the hands. Then walk your hands out until you are back in the push-up position. Abs in, brace the core.

Arm circles — Extend your arms straight out to side and rotate in a small circle. Reverse direction.

Ankle circles — Extend your left leg out while standing on your right leg and rotate ankle in a circle. Reverse direction, then switch legs.

Wrist circles — Extend your arms straight out in front of you and rotate hands in a circle. Reverse direction.

TABATA TRAINING(20 seconds each, followed by 10 sec break. 8 cycles)

Jump squats — In a standing position with your heels slightly outside of hips and toes turned about 5 degrees, lower butt to knee line. Keep arms by your side, touching the floor. Explode up into a jump, driving through the heels, reaching your arms above your head. Modification: complete squat without jump.

Plank runs — Get in a push-up position. Pull your knee up to your chest. Then push it back to starting position, switching to other leg. This movement is done as quickly as possible. Modification: hold plank while on knees, and pull one knee in at a time.

After one set of each of jump squats and plank runs, combine the two for another set. Alternate between the two exercises for 8 cycles: 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off.

Burpees — Stand with your feet about hip-width apart and squat to floor, placing your hands on the floor in front of you. In an explosive movement, jump the feet out behind you so that you’re in a push-up position, on your hands and toes with your body in straight line. Immediately jump the feet back toward your hands and explode up into a jump, hands above your head. Repeat. Modification: walk the burpee with no jump.

Push-ups — Get on the floor and position hands slightly wider than your shoulders. Raise up onto your toes so you are balanced on your hands and toes. Keep your body in a straight line from head to toe without sagging in the middle or arching your back. Your feet can be close together or a bit wider, depending upon what is comfortable for you. Before you begin movement, contract your abs and brace your core by pulling your belly button toward your spine. Lower your chest to the floor until elbows are 90 degrees, and press back up. Modification: take push-up to knees.

After a set of each of jump squats and plank runs, combine the two for another set. Alternating between the two

exercises for 8 cycles: 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off.

Hover plank jacks — Get in to a push-up position, then lower yourself onto your elbows. Engage your core and jump legs out and in. Modification: hold a hover plank on your knees.

High knees — Standing tall, pull your knees up towards your chest with a slight lean back, as fast and high as you can. Brace the core. Modification: pull the knees up slowly.

After a set of each of jump squats and plank runs, combine the two for another set. Alternate between the two exercises for 8 cycles: 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off.

Plyo jacks — Standing with your feet together, bend your knees. Lower into a squat, swinging your arms back by your hips. Jump up, opening your arms and legs mid-air into an “X” shape. Land in starting position. Repeat as quickly as possible. Modification: jumping jacks.

Football drill — Standing with your feet slightly outside your hips, lower into a half squat and move feet as quick as possible for count of 10. Lower your body to the ground, explode back up, and repeat. Modification: march feet and walk out to a plank and back up.

After a set of each of jump squats and plank runs, combine the two for another set. Alternate between the two exercises for 8 cycles: 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off.

Finale: Take all 8 exercises and do one set of 8 cycles: 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off.

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“Bless these gates and all who enter with an awareness of the beauty of Your world, of the joys of friendships

shared, and of the peace found only in You.”

hese are the words I heard while sitting in a church pew one Sunday morning 29 years ago. They have been on our gates at Sperbeck’s Nursery ever since. They represent what we believe a garden, a landscape, and a retail

nursery should bring to customers, clients, and friends. Our mission is to provide the means to help you find this beauty, joy, and peace, with the help of our services and products.

Some of you reading these words may not have even been born when we opened our original Sperbeck’s Nursery & Café. Many of you remember shopping there with your parents. You may remember the landscapes your parents had us install in their homes for you to enjoy as a child. Now we are beginning to create and/or install landscapes in your homes for you and your families to enjoy! Thank you.

Our focus is now on you and your needs. In my role as a landscape designer, I see many

of your homes and am filled with admiration at the beauty you create through your unique and individual styles and personalities. You have so much talent! Yet I hear so many of you say, “I don’t have a clue about how to design my landscape.” Even with the internet at our disposal, it seems impossible. In fact, I believe the internet is what overwhelms us – finding too much information and

not knowing how to sort through what is pertinent and applicable to our needs.

I encourage clients to use the internet for ideas that inspire them. To create ideabooks and boards from HOUZZ and Pinterest

showing what things, styles, and garden accessories you like. By seeing your ideabooks and boards I can know how to design your landscapes to fulfill your dreams. By bringing in your iPads and phones to the nursery, our staff can help you select

the correct plants to create the look and design you desire. Sperbeck’s Nursery staff LOVE to help new gardeners create and maintain the perfect landscape.

As new homemakers and new mothers, we all want to make everything perfect and to do everything “by the book,” but are then overwhelmed and terrified that we will make mistakes. However, we learn from our mistakes, make new ones, and still end up with homes and children who not only survive, but

thrive. That pretty much describes gardening, too.

Think of gardening in terms of making your house a home. A place that reflects your personality, your values and ideals, and that says “welcome” to all who enter. Gardening is just creating outdoor spaces that become outdoor living spaces, sanctuaries, and retreats from the daily chaos of life.

Think of gardening like raising children. You tend your plants, nurture them until they become healthy independent individuals who require minimum maintenance, and are rewarded with great pleasure and enjoyment in their company.

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The reason nurseries are called nurseries is because they nurture small plants while they are waiting to go to their permanent homes where they will grow and thrive. At Sperbeck’s, we want you to know what they will need to be happy and healthy. How much sunlight, how big they will become when they grow up, how much food and what kind to keep them healthy, and what to do if they become ill. With these services, in addition to a wide selection of plants that you can only find at our nursery, we hope to bring beauty, joy, and peace into your home and garden.

Chris Sperbeck is a certified landscape designer and co- owner of Sperbeck's Nursery with her husband of 34 years, Mike Sperbeck. She is a mother of four and grandmother of 12. She has lived in the Yuba-Sutter area for 33 years. Chris has always had a passion for art! She has explored this passion through fashion, fine art, apparel design, and even make-up by working with Revlon in the 1980's. Her love for beauty lead her to a landscape design the late 1980's. She has been designing, teaching, and creating beautiful landscapes and gardens ever since!

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Who is involved with Flying U Rodeo?

Cotton Rosser and Karin Rosser are the owners of Flying U Rodeo. Cotton is in the office every day and routinely meets with rodeo committees. When it comes to rodeo time, he can be found at each and every rodeo greeting the crowd. Reno Rosser is the son of Cotton, and oversees the day-to-day rodeo operations, including producing the rodeos while on the road. Reno meets with rodeo committees with his father and oversees the actual production of the rodeo at each event. Cindy Rosser, Cotton’s daughter, is a secretary at many of the Flying U Rodeos and also is involved in the breeding of bucking bulls. Cotton's other children, Lee, Brian, and Katharine, are not involved in the day-to-day operations, but from time to time lend a hand at some of the local rodeos.

What does rodeo mean to your family?

As a child who grew up in a rodeo family, this is the only way of life that we know. Cotton's children all grew up attending the rodeos, and more importantly, being a part of them. In our younger years, we would be found as a part of opening acts or helping behind the scenes. In our older years, we all competed at rodeos in different events. It is much like a farming family; it is not just a business, but rather a way of life.

To Cotton, rodeo was a second chance at life after a career-ending accident with a tractor on the ranch in Marysville. He was a champion all-around cowboy in the prime of his career when the accident occurred and changed his path in life. He purchased Cotton's Cowboy Corral with the proceeds from a benefit thrown to help with his medical bills. Ultimately, he purchased Flying U Rodeo with a partner and brought it from Idaho to his home in Marysville. After purchasing Flying U Rodeo, his life revolved around traveling the country putting on shows and entertaining the public. Cotton is gone, on average, 200 days a year.

How does it feel to share this tradition with your own community?

Cotton has always taken pride in producing a quality event in his hometown. Without Cotton over the years pushing to keep the Stampede, this rodeo would not have been possible. He feels honored that the community is getting behind the Marysville Stampede and trying to preserve the Western heritage in our community. Cotton is often asked by people who are unfamiliar with rodeos what exactly it is that he does, and he is quick to invite them to the Marysville Stampede. He is a believer in entertaining all people and making them a fan of rodeo, and also sharing


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how important his hometown is to him. Cotton's business certainly could have been conducted from anywhere, but he has remained adamant that Yuba-Sutter is home and that he is proud of that fact.

What's the line-up of events for this year?

As with last year, the newly-formed Friends of the Marysville Stampede has produced a line-up of Western events throughout the month of May, especially during the week of the Stampede. These events will include: Western Wednesdays, Business Decorating Contests, Local Western Bank Competition, Kick Off Parties, Sodbusters, and a large Cattle Drive crossing both Yuba and Sutter Counties, to name just a few. Obviously this all culminates into the main event...the rodeo! The rodeo will include all the traditional rodeo fare of Broncs and Bulls, Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, and Barrel Racing. For the second year, it will also include a local team-roping finals held during the Stampede. It will also not be short of entertainment with the Flying U Cowboys, Kent Lane introducing the beginning of the rodeo by parachuting in with the American Flag, Bobby Kerr as the Mustang Millionaire Champion, Justin Rumford the World Renowned Rodeo Clown of the Year, the Express Clydesdales, and of course a family favorite: Mutton Bustin'. There is sure to be something for everyone in the family!

What is your favorite part of putting on the rodeo?

Our favorite part of putting on the rodeo is providing affordable family entertainment to our community. We get the most satisfaction from introducing new people to the sport of rodeo, whether young or old, and seeing them get excited about it.

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Bake at 450 degrees for 15 to 17 minutes. Shake pans

halfway through to prevent sticking.

Remove and let stand for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with additional Smokey

Salty Bronc to taste.



Able Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding

addling up on a horse is an enjoyable experience for many people, but for an individual with a disability, it can signify much more – a road to recovery. Each year people with physical,

cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities are discovering the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding.

Able Riders is a 4-H Community Club sponsored by Family SOUP. This therapeutic horseback riding program has been serving children ages 6-18 with disabilities in the Yuba-Sutter area since 1990. Able Riders can be beneficial to individuals with conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism, emotional disturbance, sensory disorders, depression, Traumatic Brain Injury, learning disabilities and more. The riders benefit from weekly sessions geared to their ability.

The benefits of horseback riding are as numerous as the type of disabilities and conditions served. Research shows that riders with disabilities who participate in therapeutic riding can experience physical, emotional, and mental

rewards. Because horseback riding gently and rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait, riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance, and muscle strength. For individuals with mental or emotional disabilities, the unique relationship formed with the horse can lead to increased confidence, patience, and self-esteem. The sense of independence found on horseback benefits all who ride. The

therapeutic qualities of horseback riding are recognized by many medical professionals, including the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

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The horses that Able Riders choose are very gentle and have a good disposition. They are trained to adapt to the needs of their special riders. Horseback riding offers the rider a therapy and freedom that they wouldn’t have without their special equine friends.

Able Riders welcomes new volunteers as part of their program. Volunteers may participate in all aspects of the program, including side-walking and fundraising. Able Riders offers training and seeks people who truly want to truly make a difference in the lives of children with special needs.

If you would like to learn more about this program and other programs that Family SOUP offers, please visit www.familysoup.org or call 530.751.1925.

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Tell us a little about yourself.

My name is Megan Elaine Luis. I am 29 years old and I was born and raised in Yuba County. I have a 7-year-old daughter, Melanie, who is my whole world. My family has a dairy outside of Marysville. There are currently four generations on the dairy on a daily basis (my grandparents, my dad, myself, and my daughter). I work at the dairy and my daughter also gets to help out. She likes to help feed the calves and milk the cows. We currently have about 500 head of cows and heifers and I have my own small herd of registered cows and heifers. I have been showing dairy cows since I was 5 years old and my daughter started when she was 3. My father and I are the dairy cattle leaders for the local 4-H members.

What are some of your other interests?

Horses have always been a large part of my life. My aunt gave me my first pony when I was 3 years old, and I have had horses ever since. I grew up watching my grandfather drive his draft horses, and my sister and I spent most of our teen years on the backs of our horses. My mother and I currently have both draft horses and saddle horses that we drive and ride.

What are your hobbies?

Art has always been a hobby of mine. I have drawn for as long as I can remember, and have always loved drawing horses. My drawing style and technique grew and changed over the years. I started drawing with graphite pencil on white paper, then moved to colored pencil on colored paper. Then in 2011, I tried drawing on old barn wood with colored pencil. I loved it, and that is all I do now. I love drawing horses, dogs, cowboys, and cowgirls on old barn wood. I like capturing the lifestyle and the relationship between horse and rider in the western life. And I truly enjoy capturing a dog or horse’s expression in a drawing.

How did you get into dog training?

I obedience trained my first dog, Monty, when I was 9 years old. I trained several more dogs throughout the years. In 2008, I started assisting Lin Daugherty in her obedience classes. I now teach the obedience class and assist with the stock dog training.

How can our readers get in touch with you?

My email address is [email protected], or they can contact me on Facebook at facebook.com/MeganElaineLuisArtist.

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Please Join Us in Welcoming Archana R. Rao, MD, to Rideout Women & Children ClinicDr. Rao is board-certified in the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from University of Mysore, India and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology Residence at Oakwood Hospitall and Medical Center, Dearborn, Michigan.

Dr. Rao practiced in Maryland for six years prior to relocating to California where she has made Yuba City her new home.

Dr. Rao practices with concern for every patient and partners with them to provide highly individualized care. She is accepting appointments at the Rideout Women and Children Clinic in Yuba City.

For an appointment, call: 671-6148

Archana R. Rao, MDOB/GYN at Rideout Women & Children Clinic

WOMEN andCHILDREN

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1215 Plumas Street, #1200Yuba City, CA

All physicians and surgeons providing services at the Rideout Clinic are not

employees, representatives, or agents of Rideout Hospital. They have contracted to

provide services to their patients at the Clinic but are independent practitioners.

Most insurances accepted, including, Anthem Pers Select and Covered CA Anthem Blue Cross Pathways

me & mine magazine: spring 2015

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