Re: Visit Yuba-sutter article
I was pleased to read the Aug. 3 article “Organization hopes to bolster local tourism” about the revitalization of the Visit Yuba-sutter program. With new leadership and a new funding source, this much needed component of economic development in the community will be an excellent complement to the work begun this year by Yuba Sutter Arts to help build a Master Cultural Plan for Yuba-sutter.
We have already reached out to Visit Yuba-sutter in the spirit of collaboration. Visit Yuba-sutter has created a general fact-finding survey which is available online. Every resident should take a few minutes to complete it; www.surveymonkey.com/r/yubasutter.
In addition, Yuba Sutter Arts will be conducting a Needs Assessment Survey in the next few months focusing more specifically on what is currently available in the region in terms of the arts, historic sites, cultural institutions like libraries and museums and other heritage sites to learn what residents are interested in and what they think we are missing. What unique “attractions” already exist and what diversions do people seek elsewhere? Clearly, this information will go hand in hand with the ongoing efforts to build tourism as well as the Cultural Plan, and we applaud the city of Yuba City for taking the lead with the renewed Visit Yuba-sutter.
David Read because of her memory problems. Dad was just not able to take care of her, even with the help of Comfort Keepers (another wonderful care giving group). We began to look for a place for Mom in a memory care facility. After some investigation and talking to several places, I made an appointment to see an apartment at Summerfield Senior Living in their memory care unit. As it turned out, it was an inspired choice.
In May, Mom went into the hospital and took a turn for the worse. It was decided to call in Sutter Care at Home (hospice). Over the next months, we visited often. Caregivers and Med Techs were always available to Mom and to us. They genuinely cared about Mom, talked to her, laughed with her, and offered her comfort during her difficult final transition. Hospice workers, nurses, volunteers, and the chaplain came to visit her. They and the staff at Summerfield called often to keep us informed of each change and to let us know what to expect in the days ahead.
Mom has been gone a week. To say the last month has been hard would definitely be an understatement. But it was made easier by the caring staff of Summerfield and Sutter Care at Home. Thank you all for everything you did to make this time easier for Mom and for us. For working with Mom so patiently, gently and compassionately. For taking time out of your work day to listen and empathize, to share a hug and a smile, for your understanding and sensitivity. We will always remember this time. Bless you!
Anne Palmer