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Ask The Expert: Raise The Roof with Letitia Hanke – Women’s History Month

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In today’s episode, Letitia Hanke, CEO of ARS Roofing and Founder and Executive Director of The LIME Foundation talks about Women’s History Month!

Did you know Women’s History Month has roots right here in Sonoma County? It was women in Santa Rosa who helped spark what would become a national movement. In 1978, local leaders organized one of the first Women’s History Week celebrations, creating a space to honor the contributions of women in our community. That local effort grew, gained national attention, and by 1987 Congress officially declared March as Women’s History Month. It’s powerful to remember that something that now impacts the entire country began with women right here in Santa Rosa choosing to make history visible. That’s the power of community. That’s the power of women.”

  • Support woman owned businesses and non profits

  • Commission on the status of Women in Sonoma County 4th district we focus on advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls in the community

  • Become a mentor for young girls

  • Celebrate Women every day not just this month

  • LIME Foundation world-Applications are open for our June cohort for Nextgen Trades Academy. www.thelimefoundation.org

  • Believe in the Dream Gala Sept 10th at the Luther Burbank Center-Featured Sept 10th Called Lasso the Dream-Thank you to Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, Gaitan accounting, Fondare Finish Construction & ARS Roofing. believelime.com for more information.

*Roofing Tip of the Month*

Insurance companies cancelling policies due to drones--Here are some tips that you can do to be more proactive:

Do a Ground-Level Inspection First

As we head into spring, walk around your home and look up. You don’t need to climb on the roof.

  • Missing or lifted shingles

  • Dark streaks or moss growth

  • Sagging areas

  • Debris sitting in valleys or in your gutters

  • Overhanging branches and trees touching the roof

Some simple maintenance can fix that and ARS has a dedicated crew for maintenance work. Maintenance work also prolongs the life of your roof.

Check Your Attic

Most homeowners never look in their attic. Spring is the perfect time.

  • Daylight coming through the roof boards

  • Dark stains on wood

  • Damp insulation

We had a client call to say they could smell mustiness in a certain room but didn’t see any stains. When we did the inspection and checked the attack space, we could see that she had been having a leak and it had soaked up in her wood members and insulation but had not made it down to her sheetrock yet.

Don’t Pressure Wash Your Roof

This is a big one.

If you see dark streaks or moss, do NOT pressure wash your roof. High pressure can:

  • Strip protective granules

  • Cause more leakage and damage

  • Shorten the life of your shingles

Instead hire a licensed roofing profession like ARS Roofing to give you a free estimate to do the treatment properly. MENTION Raise the Roof when you call us at 707-584-5900 A little roof prevention now can save you $1000’s of dollars later.

In the second half of the show, Saunda McDaniel, Owner of the local Mr. Rooter Plumbing here in Sonoma County, talks with Letitia about what it's like to be a woman in a male dominated industry, mentoring the NextGen Trades Academy, winning "Best Places To Work" for 16 years and 3 important tips for all homeowners!

 

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The Good Stuff – Bob Cabral Wines

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Bob Cabral, Founder/Winemaker at Bob Cabral Wines.

About Bob Cabral

Bob Cabral has been involved in growing and making wine professionally since 1980 and has had an interest in wine and farming since his childhood helping his grandfather make wine in his barn. Growing up pruning grapes, irrigating vineyards and harvest became routine on his family’s 70-acre ranch near Escalon CA. A fourth generation farmer and grape grower from the great San Joaquin Valley, he took all he learned at the family farm and applied it to his degrees at Fresno State University. In the mid-1980s while working at a large winery south of Fresno, Bob knew that Sonoma County was where he could best hone his skills and learn to make wines that could rival the best made anywhere in the world. He worked for the next 33 vintages in various winemaking positions as the Associate Winemaker at De Loach Vineyards, Custom Crush Winemaker at Kunde Estate Winery, Winemaker at Alderbrook Vineyards, Winemaker at Hartford Court winery, Winemaker/General Manager at Williams Selyem Winery and Director of Winemaking at Three Sticks Wines. Bob was awarded the 2011 wine star award from the Wine Enthusiast Magazine as Winemaker of the Year and was the inaugural North American winemaker to receive a perfect 100-point score from Wine Enthusiast for his 2007 Litton Estate Pinot Noir.

About Bob Cabral Wines

Bob Cabral Wines is the personal label of acclaimed winemaker Bob Cabral, whose name is synonymous with world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Sonoma County. With decades of experience crafting wines that balance elegance, structure, and a deep sense of place, Cabral focuses on small-lot, vineyard-driven bottlings that showcase the distinct character of Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley sites. The wines reflect his minimalist philosophy, meticulous attention to detail, and lifelong commitment to expressing terroir with precision and restraint.

And finally, Virginie and Karissa share their Tuesday Night wine picks!

 

Ask The Expert: Total Home Comfort with Ongaro and Sons – Winter Electrical Safety

In this episode, host Anthony Romelli, General Sales Manager of Ongaro & Sons, talks about why electrical issues spike during the winter even after the holidays are over, what causes breakers to trip more often during the winter months, the difference between a nuisance breaker trip and a serious problem, as well has which preventative checks can reduce electrical issues & how homeowners can change habits to improve safety.