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iving takes many forms: There are those who write checks to nonprot organizations, devote time and energy to volunteer at fundraisers, knit blankets for babies in neonatal intensive care units, sew dresses out of pillowcases for impoverished girls in developing countries or travel to Cambodia to combat sex trafcking. Ive written about most of these types of giving, and in doing so have found people truly committed to healing at least a little piece of our fractured world. Each time I interview people who support a cause near and dear to their hearts, I hear the same sentiment: Those who give end up getting the most in return: emotional satis-
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faction, a sense of purpose. Giving is by no means a seless endeavor. Nor should it be. Who cares what exactly in the human condition spurs compassion just so long as we act on that feeling! Over the past three years, Ive had the privilege of seeing some of the most inspiring acts of giving while sitting in on Peer Helping classes at Roseville High School. Most recently, I visited Granite Bay High Schools version of the program (see page 26). Ive watched as these
students embark on what for many will be a dening experience in their young lives. Ive seen them go from sharing their own life stories, too often full of pain and heartache, to becoming leaders on campus. They learn how to resolve conict, promote respect and combat bullying. Peer Helpers truly improve the lives of other teens ones going through depression, battling eating disorders, living with an abusive parent, struggling with homework, experimenting with illegal drugs by reaching out, listening and telling them theyre not alone. These teens give hope and kindness. And, what does a Peer Helper get in return? That would be a beautiful soul.
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hen hair industry veteran Bill Hoshall and his interior designer wife, Joyce, dreamt up Shades Hair Color Bar and Salon in Roseville, they knew the design of the space would have to match its unique concept: a salon where guests select their hair color and services la carte. The salon experience needed to be revamped for the current economic
reality and to appeal to younger clients. We felt that there was a real need for a high-quality, well-priced, goodservice, option-oriented salon that really fit the times, Bill Hoshall said. Hoshall began his career 40-plus years ago, opening his first salon in his hometown of Sacramento. He and his wife now live in Granite Bay. I wanted to create something that,
Franchette Santos works the front counter at Shades Hair Color Bar and Salon.
as soon as you walked in, it said progressive. It said, futuristic artistic, Hoshall said. Just visually, (it) made an impact. His wife was the woman for the job. Her design of Hoshalls Salon and Spa in Folsom was recognized with an American Society of Interior Designers Platinum Retail award. This year, Joyce Hoshall won a first place Design in Excellence award from ASID for Shades, which opened in fall 2011. Initially, the 2,650-squarefoot space, a former salon and spa, was dark and outdated. Joyce raised the ceiling from 8 to 18 feet, exposing duct work. She created an airy feel by using white paint for the ceiling instead of black. Additional improvements included hanging industrial glass light pendants from the ceiling, brown stain for the concrete floors and repainting the cabinetry white. The central color bar anchors the space. Traditionally, hair color is mixed in a back room. Not at Shades. Designers serve color from the focal point of the salon, a gleaming silver bar, accented
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Hair color used to be a camouflage, but now its a fashion statement. Its part of the overall look, and its not done out of necessity, its done by choice.
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with fuchsia. Its just like display cooking in a restaurant, Joyce Hoshall said. I think its important that guests see that their designers are wellversed in their technical field and theyre like little chemists back there mixing their colors.
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Shades Stylist Danielle Vincent works her magic with fellow stylist Sierra Hinkle.
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continued from 5 At Shades, guests completely customize their hair service, including color, cut and styling. The salon features a styling bar stocked with hair dryers and flat irons that enables clients to style their own hair and save a few dollars. Client Julie Giannini visited the salon for a cut and color touch-up on a recent October morning, bringing along her three children for haircuts, too. Giannini said she usually allows her hair to air dry after her service. Its convenient if you dont want to get your hair styled, said Giannini, who has patronized the salon for more than a year. The service weve had has been great. The price is right. Her daughter Madeleine, 11, opted to use the self-service styling bar. I like how you can blow dry your hair, be-
Shades Hair Color Bar and Salon Founder Bill Hoshall, left, interior designer Joyce Hoshall and salon Manager Matt Conti.
cause I like being able to do it myself, she said. Shades has been popular among teenagers, college students and young professionals. Clients include about a quarter men, including for color service, said Bill Hoshall, a member of Intercoiffure, a prestigious international association of hair designers. Hair color used to be a camouflage, but now its a fashion statement, he said. Its part of the overall look, and its not done
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Shades stylist Lauren Dimercurio works on fellow stylists Sierra Hinkles hair. continued from page 7 out of necessity, its done by choice. So, thats changed the color market a lot, too. Hair color trends change like fashion. Although blonde is evergreen in CaliforniaIt has been and always will be called the blonde state red is a popular hair color now, Bill Hoshall said. The hair color ombr is another trend. The color begins dark at the roots but lightens halfway down the hair shaft and to the tips. Fashion really starts on the streets, Bill Hoshall said. It might be a mistake, but guess what? It looks good, and then its brought into the mainstream. While service may be quicker at Shades than other salons, that doesnt mean quality suffers. Stylists received six weeks of training in hair coloring, cutting and finishing before Shades opened. The salon is closed Mondays for continuing education. Training produces consistent quality, which leads to a successful business, Bill Hoshall said. Hair stylist Cricket Poffenberger has known Bill Hoshall for more than 25 years, and considers him a mentor. She and a business partner own and operate Hoshalls Salon and Spa in Carmichael. Poffenberger summarized how the Hoshall style informs her work with a client. You have to be open to what the trends are currently and also what is going to best for that individual, Poffenberger said. Whats going to bring out the beauty of the person in the chair?
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Growing up as a teenager in Granite Bay with a mother who worked as a high-end interior designer and a father occupied as a builder and designer, it was only natural for Lindsey to follow suit with the innate creative gene. I didnt realize it at the time how influential my parents creative work would be on my life and what Id end up doing for a living, Lindsey said. Lindsey, 34, recalls his first memory of learning to embrace his artistic abilities at the age of 7, when he would build his own Ninja Turtles out of
Better Murals artist and designer Robert S. Lindsey is sought after for his custom artwork, murals, finishes and interior design projects.
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coffee cans, bricks and other materials around the house. I was resourceful and would look at toys other kids had and always thought, I could build that, he said. Family and friends admired his natural artistic ability for years, but it wasnt until after a few semesters at Stanford University that Lindsey
realized his professional calling as an artist. With a successful art show in Roseville under his belt, Lindsey packed up his college books and decided it was time to pursue the life of an artist and designer, full time. He hasnt turned back. I fully embrace the artist title now, said Lindsey. Im just Robert and I just make stuff. I
like to create things and fix them and, yeah, I guess I am an artist. Based in Folsom with an additional studio in Roseville, Better Murals is going on its 10th year in business. Over the years, Lindsey has worked alongside a business partner and hired several employees, but today is managing the operation as a one-
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Whether using Italian plaster imported from Italy to boast an art pieces dramatic texture or using special muslin fabric for his canvas murals, Lindsey uses his artistic freedom and talent to ensure each mural matches the client perfectly. For restaurants and business clients, Lindsey studies the niche or alcove in the space to create an art piece based on its surroundings. Ive done a lot of Trader Joes murals in Seattle, Texas and Los Angeles, he said. I get to know the region through photos sent to me and then design and paint a canvas mural based on each store location. Talk about customization. In addition, Lindsey frequently collaborates with interior designers who bring him in for his furniture restoration projects, or to focus on color sculpting a technique of choosing a blend of colors to create a desired emotion or to make a room feel bigger and more open through his mural designs. Ill design a mural directly on
a wall and make it look like (the wall) just disappears, he said. Better Murals art pieces typically cost between $1,200 and $3,200 per mural, with complete room transformation projects running in the tens of thousands of dollars. I always end up doing bulk projects, not just one mural, he said. You have to tie a mural into the room and thats where furniture restoration and other creative projects come in. With businesses across the United States and homes all over California reaching out for Lindseys creative talents in hopes of livening up their rooms, the artist spends his days deep in his work scouring through his ongoing creative ideas, sketching out new projects, painting murals and designing restoration projects. In the evenings, he enjoys spending time with his wife
and three young children at their Folsom home. Lindsey said its extremely important to pull himself out of the creative daily grind of business and enjoy life with his family. Lindsey confesses to having a deep connection with his art pieces and often finds it challenging to let them go after hes completed the project. I love seeing a whole project coming together, he said. The right elements come together around the mural to create this perfect whole-themed environment.
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n one of the darkest moments in world history, Granite Bays Robert Cross joined thousands of young G.I.s in the invasion to liberate Europe and forever destroy the Nazi war machine. Several months ago, the nation of France awarded Cross with the highest honor its people can give an American combat veteran all in a move to show
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Lt. Col. Robert Cross, right, is pinned during a medal ceremony during his second career in the military.
bor forced America into a conflict that had already been devastating Europe and China for four years. Cross had just completed a three-year stint in the U.S. Armys 30th Infantry Regiment and was settling back into civilian life as an employee for Southern Pacific Railroad when war broke out. He quickly re-enlisted in the Army, this time signing up for its Air Corps. Soon, he was training to fly large-scale transport gliders, one of the most dangerous avi-
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continued from page 13 undying appreciation for the risk and sacrifices made to win back their freedom. From Crosss perspective, the most important accolades should always go to the freshfaced soldiers, sailors, pilots and Marines who never made it home. Cross was 21 when the Japanese attack on Pearl Har-
ation missions of the entire war. In the early hours before the D-Day invasion launched on June 6, 1944, Cross found himself piloting a massive British Horsa Glider on an assignment to go behind enemy lines. The glider was carrying an Army jeep, an artillery gun, loads of ammunition and a platoon of soldiers. It was fully loaded, Cross remembered. It was a very large and heavy plane, and when you worked the controls, you basically moved them and then had to wait for the action, which was on a delay. You couldnt fly it with instant controls. Cross glider was almost shot down by U.S. Navy warships moving toward Omaha Beach, and then came under heavy fire from the German fortifications. It was still dark out, and Cross could see bright tracer comets of fire from the Nazis whirling through the sky all around the glider. The Horsa flying next to him was shot down, killing Crosss commander. His own aircraft was suddenly hit in the right wing. Cross managed to land the damaged glider, as its nose plowed into the earth, tossing it and overturning it several times. Though Cross and the soldiers were scratched up,
none were killed or seriously hurt. Given how much ammunition we had in the glider, if wed been hit anywhere other than the wing, that would have been it, Cross said. Wed have just gone up in a big boom. In September 1944, Cross was drawn into more direct combat when he was assigned to fly a CG-4A glider into Operation Market Garden in Belgium a bloody, casualtyladen affair drawn up by the British Command staff. Cross landed the aircraft near a bridge British and American troops were struggling to hold. Within seconds of him and his soldiers unloading, the glider was blown to pieces by enemy fire. The British were having a lot of trouble, Cross recalled. And as soon as we got outside, it was a full-on fire fight with the German ground troops the only thing youre thinking is, Stay alive and do your job. If youre trained enough to do something, it just comes automatically, like loading your rifle, aim-
Lt. Col. Robert Cross, of Granite Bay, was awarded the French Legion of Honor medal.
ing and firing it just becomes automatic. That night, Cross was bracing from enemy fire in a foxhole. It was freezing outside. He saw a stray dog running in the area and got it to come into his foxhole, so he could get cozy with it for warmth. Pretty soon he realized fleas were jumping all over him. Whatever discomfort the solider-pilot experienced in Operation Market Garden, he would soon learn paled in comparison to what Allied prisoners of war had experienced for years. As U.S. forces pushed farther and farther into Germany, Cross was assigned to fly a C-47 airplane that transported French POWs just rescued from Nazi prisoner camps. The sight of how sick and starving the captives were was an image he would not soon forget. It was really nice to be able to fly them back to Paris, he said. After World War II ended, Cross re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, eventually flying RB-36s and B-52s on tense intelligence missions during the Cold War. As his career progressed, he was at the center of high-stakes war games and nuclear weapons targeting against Soviet territories. Still, the cold, hard memories of combat were always rooted in the chaotic action of World War II. When I was growing up, my dad never talked much about the war, even though I asked
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Lt. Col. Robert Cross flew a CG-4A glider during his service in Europe during World War II.
him a lot, said Linda Hobbs, Cross daughter. I think it was something that he and many of his fellow veterans were trying to protect everyone from ... It was something I wanted to know about when I was younger, but he wouldnt go there. Cross agrees that most combat veterans experience mixed feelings about sharing the graphic details of what they saw and did. In peacetime, its difficult to talk to someone about killing, he admitted. It doesnt go over well. And part of war is having people dying all around you. When the combat is happening, you can talk about it, because its war, and people understand that killing comes with that; but it becomes totally different trying to talk about it once war is over. This July, the French government awarded Cross with the National Order of the Legion of Honor Medal. The prestigious title is only given to living World War II combat veterans who contributed to the liberation of France. The French consulate in Washington, D.C., in concert with a special panel of judges in Paris, reviewed Cross war record and chose to bestow on him the honorary title of knight. A special ceremony was held to present Cross with the award at Eskaton Lodge Granite Bay. With Veterans Day at hand, Cross reflects that while hes pleased to have the French honor, all medals and awards really belong to the servicemen who sacrificed their lives in the conflict. We knew were fighting for a good cause, he said. It was a cause we believed in, and it was a war we knew we had to win.
Lt. Col. Robert Cross memorabilia from World War II displayed in a memory box at his home in Granite Bay.
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Fashion hair stylist Orlando is now employing his high-end, old-school techniques at the new Bleu Granite Bay Salon and Apothecary.
ave you ever had a haircut you couldnt do anything with? Have you ever had a color that didnt take, didnt leave your hair shining or you had to touch up after only a few weeks? Bad hair days are a thing of the past, thanks to style, hair and makeup guru Orlando. (The worlds greatest talents go by first name only: Oprah, Madonna, Michelangelo). Orlandos motto: Theres no excuse for blah hair. A good cut should look good no matter how you style it even if you dont have time to style it at all.
Though hes self-taught, this stylist to the stars for three decades has made Granite Bay his home for the past nine years, previously at West Palm Salon, and now at Bleu Granite Bay Salon and Apothecary. In this scrumptiously bright, eclectic setting, Orlando is thrilled to be involved in a new collaboration to bring all things beauty to Granite Bay clients. That includes haircuts, coloring and styling, his own makeup line Glissando Cosmetics by Orlando and aestheticians, a yoga studio and apothecary shop.
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His goal? To help people look and feel their best. Its easy to see why Orlando has a large client base, and a booking calendar nearly filled throughout the holiday season. The mans charisma touches everyone he meets. He has a way of making every woman feel beautiful, and encouraging every client to present his or her best self. But beneath the charm, Orlando possesses remarkably deep knowledge and skill. He can size up a clients hair
texture and know what cut, color or style will best suit her lifestyle within the course of a fiveminute conversation. When youre having someone reinvent your image, you want someone who will take time to learn your personality, he said. You want someone who can give you any style that you need, and who will be very honest with you. Im really frank with my clients. Thats what you pay for. From making up Liza Minnelli and giving her the sleek, sophisticated
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look that is her trademark to consulting on the set of James Camerons Titanic, Orlandos signature touch has manifested itself in movies and television shows since the 1970s. Orlando said straight hair is trending now on the fashion runway, but curly hair is making a comeback. He describes a great cut as about balance about perfecting your hairs volume. Some people dont know about elasticity you have to be really aware of how youre holding the hair and the tension that you use while cutting it, he said. As long as your hair is evenly
balanced, you should be able to do anything with it. When you leave me, you should be able to wear your hair curly, straightened, whatever. It shouldnt matter. As much as Orlando loves making clients look and feel their best, hes looking forward to being a teacher and mentor to young stylists, as well. Were hiring people who want to become part of this empire and be part of this world that Orlando is creating, said Bleu owner Janie Ross. Orlando is assembling a team of highly skilled artists employees who will receive health bene-
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ometimes most times, I suppose I think it is much simpler to explain something for what it is and not pass judgment. With that in mind, I offer this review of the newly opened Zorros Villa Rosa, discretely located off Granite Drive in Rocklin. Loomis resident Zarco Rozic, who reportedly prefers to go by the name Zorro, opened this restaurant last month after a lengthy 50-year career in the restaurant business. Since its inception in 1962, Zorros restaurant, always called Zorros Villa Rosa, has changed locations several times between Roseville and Loomis. Zorros Villa Rosa first opened on Douglas Boulevard in Roseville, where it stayed for more than 20 years until the property owner sold the lease to a car dealership, forcing Zorro to relocate to Washington Boulevard, according to previous news reports. He relocated again to Orlando Way shortly thereafter, until a floundering economy forced him to close that restaurant, as well. Zorro said he retired in Loomis in 1994, and then bought property nearby that became another restaurant in 2000, which he has since sold to Matt Williams as Caf Zorro. Still refusing to retire, 80-year-old Zorro has now opened a new location in Rocklin, in an unassuming shopping mall nestled among a bank, a UPS store and a Chinese restaurant. On my recent visit, Zorros Villa Rosa still did not have adequate signage for the new restaurant. Instead, a temporary banner hung out front stating, Zorro, Now Open. After a brief moment of confusion as we entered the shopping center, we located the restaurant, parked and walked in. We walked up to a counter where a cash register stood and were immedi-
Owner and Chef Zarco Rozic hand makes his pizza dough daily at Zorros Villa Rosa. At left, the lasagna comes out deliciously smothered in cheese.
ately greeted by Zorro, glass of red wine in hand, who graciously said he would be very happy to prepare us a fine meal. There were several tables in the restaurant, mostly unoccupied, save one in which an elderly couple was finishing their meal. Jennifer, the only server on shift, offered us the table of our choosing. We chose a table in a corner, not far from the only television in the restaurant, so we could watch the ill-fated Oakland As work their way out of contention for a bid to the 2013 World Series. Jennifer approached our table and explained that all menu items containing chicken, veal or alfredo sauce were not available for the evening. She also explained the lasagna and cannelloni, with house-made sausage and tomato sauce, were the most popular by far and then asked for a drink order. Caf Villa Rosa serves only beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. There are two beers on tap, Stella Artois and Budweiser, both of which are offered by the glass or pitcher. When I asked for a glass of wine, Jennifer offered white, red or pink. I never saw a wine list nor did I know, other than what Jennifer stated, what the restaurant had to offer in the way of wine. Nevertheless, I opted for a glass of red burgundy, and my date chose to stick with water.
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Since the lasagna and cannelloni were the most popular by far (Zorro Villa Rosas four Yelp reviews confirmed this), my date decided on the lasagna and I would try the cannelloni. We also placed an order for a medium sausage and mushroom pizza to go, which we could snack on later when we got home. We began our meal with a cup of minestrone soup (lentils in place of kidney beans) for me and a house salad with Zorro dressing for her. The soup was warm, hearty and comforting, but tasted more like a lentil soup rather than traditional minestrone. The Zorro dressing (also popular on Yelp) was basically an Italian balsamic vinaigrette, and tasted very nice atop a bed of iceberg lettuce and two slices of tomato. When our entrees arrived, three words came to mind: cheese, cheese and cheese. Yes, please! Being a fan of cheese, I was not taken aback when I noticed
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that each dish, the lasagna and the cannelloni, were heavily laden with melted, bubbling mozzarella. So much cheese, in fact, that each dish was virtually indistinguishable from the other. Jennifer warned us not to touch the plates, since they had been in the oven and were very hot. Turns out she was right, which I found out promptly after I touched the plate. Zorros house-made sausage was a nice touch and I could tell the sauce was fresh and made from scratch. Both dishes were served with a garlic bread loaf. Great Italian cuisine can be found all over the world and the cooking styles can vary just about anywhere you go, but good old-fashioned greasy, buttery, cheesy Italian comfort food certainly has its place. As we were nearing the end of our meal, a table of eight walked in some adults and
some teenagers dressed in soccer uniforms. The adults ordered a pitcher of beer and a couple of pizzas for the table. I had the thought this place would be ideal for pizza and a pitcher of beer with some pals, much like the old pizza parlors of my day that are few and far between now. Zorros could benefit, however, by adding a few more televisions for sporting events. When Zorro was not in the kitchen cooking and singing he was out in the dining room meeting and greeting tables, treating diners as if they were guests at his own home. He paid a visit to our table where we briefly discussed his restaurant history, improvements he made on the place and the challenges in getting his new restaurant open. After our meal, Jennifer brought out our pizza in a brown pizza box. The crust was thin, just the way we like it, and there was no shortage of the house-made sausage, mushrooms and, of course, cheese.
The mushrooms, however, seemed (and tasted) like they were of the canned variety and not fresh. I said I was not going to pass judgment on Zorros Villa Rosa. Clearly, Zorro is a passionate restaurateur with all the talent, charm and personality you would expect from an 80-yearold Italian chef. If I had to make a recommendation, Id have to say dont go to Zorros Villa Rosa expecting a four-star dining experience. Go there for some good, old-fashioned Italian home-style comfort food. Expect to be treated as if you are a guest for a dinner party at Zorros home, because thats how he will make you feel. There is certainly nothing wrong with that.
Toby Lewis is a freelance writer with a background in the restaurant industry. Look to each months Dining View for his thoughts, insights and opinions about dining in and around Granite Bay. Follow him on Twitter, @TobLewis.
Recipe of the Month...Spaghetti Squash with Butter Nutmeg Drizzle

A Hendricks Family Holiday Specialty. Since our daughter is not a fan of mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner, we make this savory vegetable dish that our family now prefers. It is also very simple to make, low-carb and satisfying. Try it for your next holiday dinner. INGREDIENTS: One 5-6 lb whole spaghetti squash (NOT butternut) 4 T. butter, softened 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 tsp. nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Fresh shredded parmesan cheese, about 1/2 cup (optional) INSTRUCTIONS:
Puncture the whole squash about 6 times by using a sharp knife. Put in microwave on high for about 5-7 minutes. Take out and cut the ends off with a long sharp knife. Stand the squash on its end and carefully cut it in half. Scrape out the center seeds and pulp with a spoon until clean. Cover each half with plastic wrap and put back in the microwave, one or two at a time depending on the size of your microwave. Cook for another 5-7 minutes each. While the squash is cooking, heat garlic with 1 T. of butter in a saut pan for about 1 minute - do not burn. Turn heat to low and add the remaining butter, nutmeg, and salt (1 tsp.) and pepper (1/2 tsp.) or more to taste. Turn off heat, mix together, cover and set aside. Once the microwave stops, check the squash. Careful - it will be very hot. It is done when you can moderately flex each piece. If it doesnt flex, heat for another 2 minutes and check again. After it is cooked, scrape the squash with a fork into a bowl. It will come off in strings - hence the name spaghetti squash. Add the butter nutmeg sauce, stir until thoroughly mixed. Place in a serving dish and sprinkle with the shredded parmesan cheese if desired. Sprinkle a dash of nutmeg on top for embellishment. Serve warm Paula Hendricks, BS, Nutritionist-C
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Medical Director Dr. Mark Davidian stands outside the RAS Vascular and Varicose Vein Center in Roseville.
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nterventional radiologists are known as the doctors doctor, the specialists physicians call when they could use some assistance on a difficult case. They do a little bit of everything, and most people probably dont fully understand what interventional radiology entails. Dr. Mark Davidian, who practices in Roseville, jokes that his own mother still has to ask him to explain his job
over and over again. Interventional radiology refers to minimally invasive, image-guided procedures used to diagnose and treat diseases in most of the bodys organs. These specialists deal with arterial blockages, complex brain issues, tumor ablation, spinal fractures, pretty much any kind of biopsy you can imagine, as Davidian says, and the list goes on. The treatments are targeted often used to
replace more risky and painful open surgical procedures and are typically easier on the patient. Interventional radiologists are experts in reading X-rays, ultrasounds and other medical images to guide small instruments around pathways in the body. Despite the popular belief that the medical profession has too many specialists in its ranks, in reality its just the opposite, Davidian said. Its dif-
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ficult for a patient to get in to see a specialist in a timely manner. In October, a new facility opened in Roseville to address this gap in services. The Radiological Associates of Sacramento Vascular and Varicose Vein Center allows patients to get treated faster at a state-ofthe-art facility. Its about better access to better care, said Davidian, the centers medical director.
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Radiological Associates of Sacramento, established in 1917, provides specialty health care services in Northern California. The group operates facilities in Placer, Sacramento, Solano and El Dorado counties. RAS has seven locations in Roseville specializing in radiation oncology, PET and nuclear imaging, diagnostic imaging and other services. The RAS Vascular and Varicose Vein Center replaces and expands on the current Roseville Imaging Centers IR department on East Roseville Parkway. The new center specializes in more than 100 minimally invasive procedures and treatments including varicose veins, peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis, spinal compression fractures, biopsies and tumor removal. According to RAS, this treatment center is unusual in that it has inpatient admitting service, a daily outpatient consultation and follow-up clinic and an inpatient consult service all under one roof. At nearly 10,000 square feet, the new RAS center is among the largest if not the largest freestanding interventional radiology facilities of its type in California, according to Davidian. Among other features, the space has two procedure rooms, spacious exam rooms and a 14bed recovery area. The previous IR department at the Roseville Imaging Center only had three beds, and having more will allow for doctors to complete additional procedures, patients to stay longer and families to visit. Thats our main problem is
we dont have enough space for recovery, Davidian said. So this is our biggest improvement. Chris Robles, the economic development director for the city of Roseville, said the new facility will be beneficial to the area which already boasts a reputation as a hub for the health care industry. Roseville continues to attract high quality health care companies, which is not only good for the local economy but (for) our residents, as well, Robles said.
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Davidian, a Fresno native who attended Stanford University School of Medicine, said about half of RAS patients come from referrals from other physicians and the rest from calls directly from patients. RAS emphasizes collaboration with referring physicians, so these doctors can visit the new center and observe the procedure to better understand what their patient will need afterward. His new center is staffed with two onsite physicians, nurses, technicians, medical assistants
and support staff. There are six highly skilled interventional radiologists, two interventional neuroradiologists and a vascular surgeon. Davidian said this integrated group of specialists, nurse practitioners, coordinators and medical assistants will improve patient care, as information will be more effectively disseminated. The discussion to open a new vascular and varicose vein center started three years ago, but the project was postponed, partly because of the high cost involved. But, eventually, scheduling patients and procedures became so impacted, RAS felt the time had come to move forward on the new center. This facility aids Davidians goal to see patients within a couple of weeks and provide top-quality care. My motto has always been: Treat patients like family, he said.
Sena Christian can be reached at senac@goldcountrymedia.com. Follow her on Twitter, @SenaC_RsvPT.
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The Harvest Bible Chapel band takes a moment to pray before the inaugural church service at Granite Bay High School Oct. 6.
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Angeles he played on the mens soccer team he lived in Mexico City for a year to help start a Christian outreach ministry called Enfoque Mexico. He felt called to start a church. In all truth, I never wanted to come back to Granite Bay, Hollingshead said in a press release. I really never wanted to be a pastor
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Guitarist Sam Denton, a member of the Harvest Bible Chapel band, plays God of the City during the churchs first service.
and community outreach. Ryan Hollingshead graduated from Granite Bay High School in 2009, and then played for UCLAs soccer team. In January, he was selected as the No. 20 overall pick by FC Dallas in the MLS SuperDraft but turned down the opportunity. He said he hasnt regretted his decision. Harvest Bible Chapel holds services at 10 a.m. Sundays at Granite Bay High School, 1 Grizzly Way.
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said. People come to Bikram Yoga for many reasons. Its consistent and you get the same 26 postures all over the world, whether youre in America, France or Italy. People know what to expect and I think they like that. Bikram Yoga has the added element of heat the studio is set between 100 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit and at about 30 percent humidity stimulating increased endurance and overall healing of the body. The heat with Bikram flushes toxins out of your system quicker and its really anti-aging. We tell people to not wipe sweat off their face because its like a body facial, she said. You just feel amazing afterward. Any injuries seem to get better and you tend to have more clarity, less stress
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Certified Bikram yoga instructor Shannon Robinson leads a session at Bikram Yoga Granite Bay. The temperature is set at more than 100 degrees in the room.
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Teens learn how to help their peers

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n a warm October morning, Granite Bay High School junior Heather Gonsalves strung holiday lights in the campus cafeteria to transform the bland space into The Essential Place, a caf for tutoring, study groups and critical when teenagers are involved free food. Gonsalves, 16, and her friends are enrolled in Peer Helping. Gonsalves joined the class this fall and the experience has already improved her confidence and opened up opportunities for new friendships. Its a good way to get to know more people and get involved with school activities, she said. Her favorite part is the role Peer Helpers play in organizing football tailgates, where students comes together as one school, instead of as divided cliques: Which is how it should be, Gonsalves said. Peer Helping is found in many high schools, but because its an elective course, teachers approach the subject matter differently. They create their own
of her first decisions was to merge Peer Helping with Granite Bays Link Crew, a group organized to support freshmen. A big change is kids took the class who wanted to help themselves, and the focus this year is helping others and reaching out and helping students find a way to be part of the school and find a niche, Dickson said.
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Roseville High School students prepare to engage in ice-breaking activities during the Peer Helping Challenge Day in March.
lessons, assemblies, workshops and tests. Two out of five comprehensive campuses in the Roseville Joint Union High School District offer Peer Helping Granite Bay and Roseville. Oakmont has also offered the course in the past. The curriculums may vary, but the end goal is the same: These helpers are tasked with reaching out to classmates sitting alone in the quad at lunchtime, or those who feel neglected at home or that their lives are insignificant, and lending them a compassionate ear. For all the talk about bullying nowadays, Peer Helpers at Granite Bay and Roseville have bucked that trend. They have made bullying decidedly un-cool. Granite Bays program has been taught by several different teachers over the years, each with a different style and emphasis. Veteran teacher Linda Dickson took over the class this fall, and one
Link Crew focuses on welcoming students and engaging them socially and academically. Each summer, freshmen are assigned to a Link Crew leader for the rest of the year. Peer Helpers now become Crew leaders. We look at ourselves like were the support on campus for whatever people need, said Dickson, who has worked at the school since it opened in 1996. Peer Helpers learn leadership and communication skills, and then apply those lessons on campus. They work with Granite Bay Highs intervention counselor to reach students in her caseload, and help isolated teens find extracurricular clubs to join. They target freshmen and teens new to the school, such as foreign exchange students, said Peer Helping Teaching Intern Lauren Crandall. Crandall, a senior, said while bullying
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Sharing Life Stories

Each October, Roseville High School Peer Helping teacher Valerie Erb arranges seats in a semicircle and asks her students to shift around until she can make eye contact with each and every one. Students unprepared for the assignment on this day will be allowed to drop the class. They took a sevenpage written exam the previous week and are done with graded tests for the remaining two months of the fall semester.
Granite Bay High School teaching intern Lauren Crandell holds a candy bag Peer Helpers made for all female athletes in fall sports as part of Girl Power Week in October.
Shes given them all the head knowledge. Now, she has to educate their hearts. On that special day each semester, Erbs students undergo a commissioning ceremony, as the teacher calls the process when the teenagers transition from learning about conflict management, self-confidence, self-respect, decision-making, public speaking and leadership skills to officially becoming Peer Helpers. At 48 years old, Erb appears young for her age. She dresses fashionably, with her long blonde hair often perfectly
curled or straightened. On the front wall of her classroom hangs a blue Horton the Elephant, gifted by a student and a daily reminder of the toys Erb lost during a tumultuous childhood that began when her father abandoned his family in Wisconsin. As a teenager, Erb drank alcohol and experimented with marijuana. Eventually, she turned to meth, cocaine, acid, mushrooms, prescription pills and angel dust, the street name for PCP . She tried anything except sticking a needle in her arm. One day, Erb cut school to do angel dust with two guys she knew from partying. One of the guys got high on drugs and raped Erb. The only person she told was her best friend. I was afraid of getting in trouble for the PCP and cutting school, she said. I suppose I felt, at 14, that I was to blame for putting myself in that situation. But at 16, Erb managed to get sober, and she tells this story of survival to students, each semester, over and over again.
She wants them to know she understands the hardships some youth face: Shes been there, too. Each semester, as a new group of students prepares to become Peer Helpers, they share their life stories. Much of these involve tales of abusive parents, poverty, bullying, eating disorders, racism, rape, suicide attempts and experimentation with drugs and alcohol. The goal is to learn how to know each other from the inside out. After the commissioning ceremony, Erb will give the students an assignment in the form of a parable. A little girl walking on the beach sees starfish drying up on the sand, and if the creatures arent thrown back into the water, they will die. The child runs up and down the beach, throwing the starfish back in as fast as she can. But a man who stands nearby points out that there are thousands, and she cant possibly save them all. The girl picks one more up and tosses it in the
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continued from 27 ocean, and tells the man she made a different for that one. And thats the students assignment: Help a starfish on campus. Think of people no one would expect you to reach out to, she said, during one recent ceremony. The world has needs, and we choose to either
address or ignore them. We address them in this class.
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Leandra Weinberg, 18, graduated from Roseville High School in May and considers Peer Helping the most significant experience of her time there. She needed the class originally
to help heal herself. At a football game her sophomore year, she experimented with Adderall, a prescription pill to control the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A subsequent allergic reaction led to an emergency room visit and then a bout with depression and anxiety. Now, she focuses on caring for others and spreading a message of respect in the world.
One thing I really pride myself on is my ability to not judge people and to be kind and able to listen to everyone, and I would never be this way if it wasnt for Mrs. Erb and Peer Helping, she said. Fellow 2013 graduate Nick DesRosier said Peer Helping made him a better person and prepared him for adulthood. Mrs. Erb is my hero, he said. She does so much for
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en Gould and Connor Getz must have been prepared. As the senior and assistant patrol leaders, respectively, for Troop 121s new scout program, the pair has witnessed a sudden surge in enrollment. The Granite Bay Boy Scout troop typically holds around 100 boys, aging out 15 to 20 annually while taking on roughly the same number. This year, 54 new scouts have signed on, and the young leaders do not seem the least bit phased. We actually have less troop guides this year, said Ben, 15. But well be fine. It just takes a lot of preparation. Connor, 14, said he and Ben are perfectly capable of handling the influx of scouts. We just have to make sure we work together flawlessly, he said. Communication is key. Along with plenty of backup support.
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Senior Patrol Leader Luke Snedecor, 15, left, shows some new scouts how to tie a half hitch during Troop 121s pioneering project in Granite Bay Oct. 13.
Larry Challis is the first assistant scoutmaster, and is trained to lead hikes and campouts and other outings. And there are a lot of outings. We try to get them to first class in the first year, Challis said. If they do, they are far more likely to make Eagle. They learn the basic skills of scouting; do some fun merit badge stuff. Its an intense program. Every week there are activities. But by the time theyre in their permanent patrols, theyve gone through tenderfoot, second class and first class and phased into the fast pace of the troop.
Its that fast pace and activityheavy schedule that has attracted families from neighboring cities and towns. Our whole den, 12 scouts, came to Troop 121, said Debbie Metzger of Rocklin. We visited three troops. We liked the amount of activities here and that theres a lot of chance for advancement. More scouts means more things going on, more options for service hours and more leadership positions to hold all requirements for rank advancement. I liked the mixed-age patrols, said scout dad, Aron Heglin of Loomis. I really believe in the mentoring. Its good for the boys to be a mentor as well as a mentee. Heglin visited three troops before he and another family brought their sons to Troop 121. Others have come from Citrus Heights, Orangevale and Lincoln. Its the reputation of Troop 121, said Bens dad Greg Gould. Theres a lot of positive feedback in the community.
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ranite Bay is filled with beautiful homes, theres no doubt. But few homes could compare with this sumptuously appointed Bella Terra Estate. At 13,690 square feet, resting on more than two acres, this is one of the largest homes in Granite Bay. Its also one of the most thoughtfully planned and perfectly appointed. This project was surely an interior design teams chance of a lifetime to create a masterpiece. With a grand entrance that includes two-story ceilings and a cupola with lush artwork reminiscent of Michelangelo, (the Russian artist spent two months on his back
atop scaffolding to create the work, according to the homeowner), the home is a marvel only comparable to an Old World villa with the most modern amenities. Every room will delight, but never overwhelm. Start with the kitchen. Yards of gorgeous granite both an asymmetrical island nearly 15 feet long, along
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of the iceberg. The home includes a wine bar with tasting room and a home theater that features a 147-inch screen. This theater room doubles as a dance floor and has its own full bar with ice maker. There are also numerous bedrooms considered junior masters. The guest suite, which has a bath that doubles as the pool bath, includes a separate shower and a storage area rivaling the size of most bedrooms. The suite also offers private exterior access. Upstairs, the only thing you will find is a large guest quarters and numerous covered balconies that take full advantage of the pool and winegrape view.
When it comes to views, its hard to beat this one. The pool area includes a customized raised hot tub surrounded by boulders and a hidden winding stone staircase leading in to the hot tub itself. The area includes lush waterfalls cascading over boulders, as well as additional water features (think of the pools at Bellagio in Las Vegas, but in an understated, classy way) and a full-sized tennis court. Of course, a home of this caliber would have an outdoor kitchen, and this kitchen includes a pizza oven. The master in this home has one of the most spectacular carpets you will ever see. Reminiscent of a Persian rug, the
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ering everything from undergarments to outerwear. The women need professional-looking clothing for some types of job interviews and casual outfits for others. Ciau helped gather formal gowns for an annual gala fundraiser in October, which honored 100 graduates of Womens Empowerment classes. Its a good feeling to be able to give back to the community, Ciau said. If youre fortunate, you want to turn around and help (other) women. After working for 40 years for the California Gambling Control Commission, last serving as the agencys executive director, Ciau retired and had time to volunteer. She heard about Womens Empowerment through the Placer County League of Women Voters. For the past two years, Ciau has volunteered at the donation center during the day a shift often difficult to fill. She is one of 800 active volunteers, said Kate Towson, program fund developer. We rely on volunteers, Towson said. We do not have any government support. Volunteers serve as mentors and support counselors, provide child care, assist with parenting
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ooking good on the job is something Terri Ciau knows is important. Thats why this Granite Bay resident helps homeless women improve their appearance. Ciau volunteers for Womens Empowerment, a Sacramento nonprofit organization that helps homeless women develop skills, gain self-esteem, find jobs and move into permanent residences. Ciau helps with the organizations clothes closet. She assists homeless women enrolled in the program with their clothing selections, gath-
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enrichment classes, help with recovery groups, sort donated clothing and lead yoga sessions, nutrition and fitness classes. Each homeless woman is paired with a mentor. They meet with counselors, social workers and employment specialists. The eight-week-long classes help homeless women regain their self-
esteem and their voice, she said. An average of 40 women enroll in each class. Exactly 1,086 women have graduated since the program started in 2001. Each story of homelessness is unique, Towson said. We help the women climb out of homelessness and into jobs and permanent
homes. About 85 percent of women in the program are homeless because of domestic violence. And a majority of them have children. Theyre usually staying in a shelter, house surfing or sleeping in cars, Towson said. Womens Empowerment helps them get into a safe place and find a good shelter or transitional housing. The goal is for a participant to get a job and pay rent for her own place. In 2012, three women became homeowners, Towson said. Many program graduates continue to use services provided by Womens Empowerment, including access to a computer lab, substance abuse recovery groups and parenting sessions. Our door is always open to them, Towson said. For more information, visit womens-empower ment.org.
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Shoulder To Lean On
Nonprofit Shoulder To Shoulder needs male volunteers
BY SENA CHRISTIAN
Roseville resident and Shoulder To Shoulder Founder Bill Coibion, right, and volunteer Vice President of Mentor Operations Darryl Scruggs discuss an outreach assembly at an elementary school in Del Paso Heights.
oseville resident Bill Coibion believes what the Declaration of Independence idealistically says about all men being created equal does not ring true in reality. People are born with different privileges and disadvantages in our society. We dont choose where were born, the color of our skin or whether our parent is a drug dealer or prostitute. Children born into certain circumstances are up against a lot; particularly, Coibion says, boys of color living in the impoverished and crime-ridden neighborhood of Del Paso Heights in Sacramento. If youre born there and youre black, youre going to have a real hard time getting out of the hood, Coibion said. Thats why Coibions faith-based nonprofit corporation, Shoulder To Shoulder, founded in 1996, revised its original focus on developing men to be servant leaders in their homes, churches and communities to zeroing in on one particular circumstance kids dont ask to be born into: fatherlessness. His goal is to keep these boys from Del Paso Heights out of Juvenile Hall and in Freedom Hall the name for the
groups mentoring initiative launched in 2007 for boys in fourth through 12th grade. The physical hall is located near Grant High School. These boys predominantly black, Hispanic and Asian are mentored one-on-one with volunteers, the majority of whom come from South Placer County.
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Coibion considers fatherlessness a huge issue in American society and an underlying cause of many of the countrys ailments, such as sextrafficking, poverty and homelessness. Hes not alone, referencing a Gallup poll that found Americans thought fatherlessness to be among the nations biggest social problems. Where does a (fatherless) kid really have a chance to have a strong male role model a husband, a father, a man that can hold a steady job, that hasnt been incarcerated? Coibion asked. His program aims to break the cycle of fatherlessness by having adult male volunteers bond with fatherless youth. Volunteers go through 10 hours of training to
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become a mentor, following an extensive background check. Participants learn about mandatory child protection reporting, child safety instruction, life skills and character development. They have 20 mentors and desperately need more. Shoulder To Shoulder seeks men described as mature Christians who agree to a minimum of a year commitment. They are asked to spend two hours per week, or four hours every other week, with their mentee. They do activities together, and spend time talking and hanging out. The program also hosts movie nights and guest speakers. Some of these kids have never seen the snow, never seen the ocean, never been to Tahoe on a hike, and our kids get to do that stuff, Coibion said. Shoulder To Shoulder includes mothers through a mentoring program with an emphasis on character development and life skill workshops for issues encountered in single mother-led households.
Freedom Hall launched in the fall of 2007 with 24 kids, and only a few months later, its ranks had declined by half. But all of the 12 remaining youth graduated high school, Coibion said, and three now attend college locally at William Jessup University in Rocklin. Student Semaj Horace entered Freedom Hall as a seventh-grader because he heard the kids could play video games. But I decided to stay because I saw that they were showing me a different way of life than what other people had taught me, Horace said. I learned
about integrity and what it means to be a real man. Besides my mom, Shoulder To Shoulder is the most consistent thing Ive had in my life. I dont know where Id be if it wasnt for Freedom Hall. I want to help someone else so they can see how it feels and then they can help someone else, and we can change everything.
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Granite Bay resident Dr. Van Wong was one of the first mentors to join Freedom Hall, six years ago. It was such an eye-opener, Wong
said. Things we take so much for granted are (almost) impossible for these kids. He noted that some basic necessities of a quality life family, safety and nutrition are out of reach for the youngsters Shoulder To Shoulder serves. Wong became a mentor partly because he was inspired by Coibions passion. Its also the curiosity of trying to understand how other people live, Wong said. Whats it like to live in Granite Bay versus Del Paso? Its 180 degrees apart. Mentoring has challenged Wong
to reflect on his own assumptions about people who are less fortunate. He said hes grateful to experience the joy these boys have in spite of their circumstances, and the accomplishments they achieve in spite of lifes obstacles. Its a universal experience, when we volunteer or give of ourselves, we always receive incredibly more than we can provide, Wong said.
For more information on how to get involved with Shoulder To Shoulder, call (916) 285-5422 or visit www.teamsts.org.
Roseville resident Bill Coibion, center, founder of Shoulder To Shoulder, hangs out with a few graduates of his program: Semaj Horace, left, Isaiah Mathews and Greg Williams. All three men currently attend William Jessup University in Rocklin.
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istoric Folsom will light up once again this season as the ice rink returns with last years circular design around the turntable. The Folsom Historic District Ice Skating Rink brings families from all over the greater Sacramento area, said Folsom Historic District Association Director Stephanie Rodgers. Many discover or rediscover the charm of the Folsom Historic District. Last year the unique rink brought in more than 22,000 skaters. This year Rodgers said they hope to draw even more.
This will be the ice rinks fourth year in Folsom, but only the second year with the circular design around the turntable, she said. The rinks grand opening celebration day will be Saturday, Nov. 9. Special grand opening deals include buy one adult skate session and receive one child skate session for free; ice skate rental is additional. The grand opening celebration will include face painting for kids, as well as other family activities.
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Families enjoy last years Folsom Historic District ice rink on Sutter Street. Clockwise from left: the King family, of Santa Rosa mom Carrie, left, Amanda and dad Glen skate around; Gabe MitobeTayor, of Fair Oaks, laces up his skates; Candice Horn, of El Dorado Hills, gives daughter Reagan a hand up.
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Granite Bay High School player Frankie Cervantes lines up a shot on goal during the 13-11 win over Woodcreek High School Oct. 16.
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Tick, tock, tick, tock. The final seconds dropped from the mammoth scoreboard at the Roseville Aquatics Complex with the subtlety of an ACME anvil. Granite Bay High School junior Alek Dendall moved left, right, then rose from the depths like a leviathan, launching a ball toward the Woodcreek High School water polo net for a desperation shot in the last moments in a pivotal Sierra Foothill League showdown Oct. 16. The ball struck the left post, caromed off the right post, deflected off the flailing arms of a would-be defender and gently floated into Grizzlies lore. The stunning buzzerbeating goal from the perimeter of Woodcreeks
defense tied the match at 10-all, forced two threeminute overtime periods and eliminated the final Timberwolves lead of the night. Granite Bay scored three more times to seal a 13-11 victory in the battle of unbeaten SFL squads. Granite Bay defeated Roseville 21-7 on Oct. 23 to steal sole possession of the conference title. The Grizzlies will enter the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I postseason with the top SFL seed. We knew it would be a tough match, Granite Bay coach John MacLeane said. When I came in and I was talking to the Woodcreek coach (Grant Guensler), I said, Hey, this thing could go to overtime. I wasnt surprised to see that happen. MacLeane was surprised to see Woodcreek
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All we could hope for was to open the cage and tempt somebody into shooting the ball, because otherwise the game is gone. That empty cage just beckoning to you thats a big enticement to a high school boy.
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take a costly risk in the final minute of regulation play. With only a two-second difference between the shot clock and the game clock, Woodcreek had an opportunity to give Granite Bay virtually no time to tie the score by simply keeping the ball away from Grizzlies defenders. Instead, MacLeane pulled his goalie away from the net and tempted Timberwolves players to take a shot on the open goal. When Ben Coleman took the bait and shot over the frame, Granite Bay received the ball for one final push for an equalizer. All we could hope for was to open the cage and tempt somebody into shooting the ball, because otherwise the game is gone MacLeane said. That empty cage just beckoning to you thats a big entice-
ment to a high school boy. Dendall and Frankie Cervantes had four goals each for Granite Bay. Cervantes converted a stunning score with 19 seconds left to give the Grizzlies a two-goal lead. He also stole the ball and whipped around defenders to bring Granite Bay within one during a thrilling 10goal third period. Only 10 goals were scored in the first three periods combined. Max Ellinthorpe scored twice for Granite Bay while Chase Cooper, Corey Consunji and Matt Giles also found the net. Woodcreek led 6-4 after three periods and dominated early, but failed to execute vital possessions in the final six minutes. Christian Emerson (four goals) scored to tie the contest at 11-all in the second overtime period. Ian Vachuska (three),
A pass by Micah Marmorstein, of Woodcreek High School, is lofted toward a team-mate in a match against Granite Bay High School Oct. 16.
A.J. Cosgro (two), Micah Marmorstein (one) and Tyler Tovatt (one) also scored. Max Munsell had a gamehigh 12 saves for Granite Bay.
His big stops kept the Grizzlies in contention as the Timberwolves rallied to repeated shots on goal. Woodcreek outplayed us in
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WEAVE Volunteer Coordinator Nichoel Menicucci, center, speaks to guests at a fundraising event in Granite Bay with hosts Angela Sehr and Dr. James Sehr, to her right.
Megan Laurie, left, and Nichoel Menicucci, both of WEAVE, try food from the buffet at a fundraiser in Granite Bay. Host Angela Sehr, center, speaks with silent auction participants Steve Sarine and Elma Basallote during a WEAVE fundraiser.
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ts November, which means many local residents are on the verge of entering what may be an uncomfortable period of coughing, sneezing, aches, pains, stuffy noses, fatigue and high fever. Its called flu season. More than 200,000 people in the United States are hospitalized with complications of influenza in any given year, and, sadly, on average more than 36,000 Americans die each year from influenza. But most influenza-related complications, even death, can be prevented by immunization. The influenza vaccine continues to be the most effective and safest way to prevent the illness. The vaccine is widely available at Kaiser Permanente and other hospital systems, as well as pharmacies, community clinics and other locations. I urge you to get vaccinated, if you havent
already. Everyone 6 months and older should get a yearly influenza vaccine. For those who Dr. Chris arent comfortPalkowski able with an injection, there is a nasal spray vaccine, which is for healthy people 2 through 49 years old, and who are not pregnant. When people consider whether to get the vaccine, theyre often thinking of protecting themselves from the virus. We need to remember that the vaccine also protects those around us, including our loved ones, our co-workers and our childrens school friends. Children, in fact, are known to spread influenza faster than any other age group. Think of small children and their pro-
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Women who are or will be pregnant during influenza season People with chronic medical conditions or weakened immune systems People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care centers Healthcare workers People who live with or care for anyone at high risk for flurelated complication I recognize there are some people who are opposed to vaccination, and much of their concern is based on myths that it is ineffective or makes you sick. But as a physician specializing in internal medicine, I can assure you that the influenza vaccine is effective. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the vaccine prevents influenza in 60 percent of those vaccinated. Thats not a bad batting average.
The vaccine is very safe, and its impossible to get influenza from the injected vaccine. In addition to getting vaccinated, there are other steps you and your loved ones can take to stay healthy during flu season. Wash your hands often with soap and water, or an alcoholbased hand gel. Avoid touching doorknobs or desks, and other surfaces that might be contaminated. Stay way from those are coughing or sneezing. Cover your own cough or sneeze with a tissue, and throw away the tissue. If a tissue isnt available, cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow. But most importantly, get vaccinated.
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he holidays are on the horizon, and with them two straight months of eating too much, sweet indulgences and missed workouts. It should come as no surprise that January 2014 could find us 5 to 10 pounds heavier than we are today. No thank you! This 5 to 10 pound weight gain that comes on so insidiously becomes so incredibly difficult to take off. Lets be proactive this holiday season and put on our boxing gloves and nip this in the bud. What if you spent the next 30 days dropping excess pounds and getting into better shape? Then you could ride out the holiday months fitter than ever and more likely to eat healthier, indulge less and stick with your workout schedule. Youd welcome the New Year feeling fabulously fit and confident.
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With the holidays coming up, weight loss can be tough. Try avoiding breads and sugars, and add in vegetables and proteins, like roasted, baked or grilled meat.
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ome local young men are committing their time and effort to helping a multitude of people in need. The Granite Bay chapter of Boys Team Charity was recently founded by Heidi Davis-Spargo and is dedicated to developing the altruistic spirit in young men by fostering the desire to give through participation in charitable activities that cultivate social, personal and community responsibilities.
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Spargo, a long-time resident of Granite Bay, wanted to give her son and Russell Postell all boys of our area the same opportunity and growth experience her daughter received by participating in National Charity League. Living in a community like ours, we all know we are much more fortunate than most, and many of us want to give back to those less fortunate. Usually, its the parents who start the process with a desire to show our children the other side of the world, so to speak. We drag our kids with long faces and stomping feet off to an event, wondering how my child, who has so much, would not want to give up a little time and effort to help others.
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lies staying there with critically ill children. Some of the children had obvious physical ailments, and the mood was somber and heavy. According to Spargo, the staff member leading the tour said, Life is not going so well for these kids right now. You can see it on their faces. When the tour ended, one family loaded (hot, dirty and sweaty) into their car, and their youngest son, Benjamin Law, said, Were going to be sore tomorrow, but, wow, mom, did you see
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he end of the year is fast approaching, and as we prepare for upcoming celebratory festivities, theres still time to do some tax planning that may even help with your bottom line come April 15, 2014. Although not a complete list and applicable mostly to individuals and small-business owners, below are some strategies to implement before year-end.
Tax Planning For 2013: Theres Still Time

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The end of the year is fast approaching, and as we prepare for upcoming celebratory festivities, theres still time to do some tax planning that may even help with your bottom line come April 15, 2014.
wishes with directing the funds in the future. Visit plac ercf.org for more information. Consider making gifts to family members under the annual gift tax exclusion. For 2013, the limit is $14,000 per person. Remember, if youre a couple and youd like to gift to a child, you can gift a total of $28,000 this year without paying federal gift tax. As has been the case in previous years, IRA owners at least 70 years old can make direct contributions up to $100,000 from their IRA accounts to a charity or a community foundation. There is no tax deduction allowed, but the contribution also does not add to the adjusted gross income, which in turn avoids higher Medicare premiums or taxes on Social Security benefits. Sounds like a win-win to me.
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This year, so far, has been good for the stock market and portfolios may have assets with substantial unrealized gains. If youve been thinking of donating to your favorite charity, consider giving stocks with substantial appreciation.
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nspired by a letter from Paul the apostle to Timothy, Bayside Church has launched the Freedom Project, an eight-week campaign that includes indepth Bible study and an effort to help rescue and rehabilitate children from sex trafficking. Pastors Ray Johnston and Curt Harlow saw an immediate connection between the freedom of Paul and the freedom of trafficked girls. Theres just something about the abuse of a child that makes you want to act, Harlow said. Many of us have children and cant imagine this nightmare. Secondly, while most of us will never experience the horrors these kids are, we can relate to being slaves in a different sense; slaves to fear, discouragement or hopelessness. We long to be free. The church aims to raise $250,000 through donations and the sales of shirts and watches, and help build more
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s economic conditions have improved, more homeowners are finding they have the resources to remodel their homes. Here are five of the most-asked questions about remodeling.
Dale Nichols 2. What should I look for when hiring remodeling professionals? 1. How do I start a remodel?
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Apron front sinks, such as this one installed by Artisan Remodeling, Inc., are a hot trend in residential remodeling.
Its good to write down your ideas in as much detail as possible and gather magazine or website photos that show things you like. You can then better communicate your vision to professionals. The process also helps refine your ideas. Once you have zeroed in on your concept, you can contact professionals for help. Also, set a budget based on your best guess, but be advised that the average homeowner underestimates remodeling costs by about 40 percent.
If your project is simple, you may want to design or build it yourself, but be realistic about the time and skills needed. Most people hire a contractor. Some contractors only build, but others provide both design and construction services. Or you can hire a separate designer and contractor. All scenarios have pros and cons, and you will have to consider the options and go with what best fits you and your project. If you use a designer not affiliated with the contractor, make sure the two are com-
patible. Perform due diligence in hiring any remodeling professionals to make sure he or she is legitimate and compatible with you. Referrals are a good place to start. But just because your friend or neighbor used a certain contractor doesnt mean this person is licensed and insured, or that he is the right fit for you. Also, insist that any contracts clearly spell out all project details and include a payment schedule.
3. What are some current trends in remodeling design?
Wood floors with wide planks up to 7 inches wide and with natural oil finishes, farmhouse or apron-front sinks with traditional or contemporary designs and curb-less walk-in showers are very popular. Barn doors are making a showing,
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with either rustic or contemporary styles. Above all, homeowners are interested in timeless design solutions: trendiness is avoided in favor of more classic styles and materials with design elements that will still look good for several years down the road, and not seem dated.
4. What should I expect once the project starts?
tection is provided, its possible that some fine dust may permeate the house. You should check on the work at least daily for progress and compliance with the contract documents, but dont hover over the workers. Ask questions and hold the contractor accountable if things arent meeting your expectations, but make sure those expecta-
tions are reasonable contractors are responsible for meeting trade standards, not every individuals subjective idea of perfection.
5. What other advice do you have for those wanting to remodel?
Realize that remodeling takes time and effort on your part, even if you hire professionals to help.
Time spent up front to carefully plan what you want and to hire the right professionals will make for a smoother job. Second, remember the project is a partnership where you have responsibilities, too. You will need to have the site ready for the contractor, make decisions when needed, pay on time and be reasonable about working out prob-
lems when they occur. If you do your homework and stay on top of things, you can have an enjoyable and rewarding experience and a beautifully improved home.
Dale Nichols, owner of Artisan Remodeling, is a NARI Master Certified Remodeler and national award winner, and has been based in Granite Bay for more than 20 years.
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Roseville Theatre Arts Academy brings to fruition the dreams of local youth who possess a passion for acting and performing arts with its workshops and live shows. But the nonprofit organization that operates in downtown Roseville, and serves youth throughout South Placer County, needs financial support to keep making dreams come true. The Generations Gala fundraiser will feature performances, food and drink and live and silent auctions: Its a good time for a good cause.
What: Roseville Theatre Arts Academy fundraiser When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 Where: Roseville Theater, 241 Vernon St., Roseville nov Cost: $25 general admission online or $35 at the door; $15 for students online or $20 at the door Info: (916) 772-2777 or www.rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com
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Scenes from Roseville Theatre Arts Academys production of Les Miserables will be performed during the Generations Gala.
From 7-10 p.m. at Roseville Eagles Hall, 211 nov Lincoln St. in Roseville. Hosted by the Roseville Fraternal Order of Eagles, the country music concert raises money for the Roseville Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Singer Karissa Lee opens the show. Tickets cost $20 adults, $10 children ages 12 and under. Purchase tickets at the door or call Paul Carleton at (916) 214-1374.
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At 10 a.m. Saturday beginning at the Rivernov side/Douglas/Vernon intersection in downtown Roseville. Free. For more information, call (916) 783-8136.
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From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 6365 Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay. Church nov kitchen will sell backed goods, soup and chili. Pick up handmade holiday gifts. Free. For more information, call (916) 791-4661.
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From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sun City nov Timber Creek ballroom, 7050 Del Webb Blvd. in Roseville. Proceeds benefit the local Salvation Army, which last year assisted 13,052 people and distributed 11,214 food boxes. Cost is $45. For more information, call (916) 7843382.
Mandarin Festival
From to 11 nov nov a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St. in Auburn. Admission is $7 general, $5 seniors and free ages 12 and under. For more information, call (916) 663-1918 or FILE PHOTO visit www.mandarin Teigue Wakefield makes a fresh festival.com. batch of mandarin juice.
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From 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. fourth Saturday of nov each month at Denios Farmers Market and Swap Meet, 1551 Vineyard Road in Roseville. Free. For more information, visit www.denios market.com.
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hether you love todays hottest fiction or you enjoyed reading classics beneath the covers as a kid, the San Francisco area is a hotbed of literary happenings and definitely worth the drive. My recent literary adventure began in San Franciscos iconic Cliff House restaurant (setting for the who-done-it Sarah Woolson series by Shirley Tallman), and ended at the famed Book Passage bookstore in Corte Madera, where author Khaled Hosseini was on hand to discuss his latest novel, And the Mountains Echoed, and sign copies of the New York Times bestseller. Between lunch and dinner, I managed to take in numerous literary locales along the way. One of my favorite haunts in San Francisco is the main branch of San Franciscos Public Library. With so many books, its easy to lose yourself in the stacks for hours. We have six floors and over a million books, said Valentine, a library staff member who goes by only his first name. The Do-it-Yourself section is my favorite with literally an entire stack dedicated to crafting, including five shelves of knitting books, my hus-
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band had a hard time dragging me away. If you want to take home a book rather than browse, stop by the book sale on your way out. Unlike many libraries that sell discards in their book sale area, San Francisco Library sells galley copies pre-published books you might not find anywhere else. Be sure to check out the happenings at the library, which include great programming for both adults and kids. Onto the world-famous City Lights bookstore in North Beach. The bookshop boasts multiple levels and sells both new and rare used books. The store is celebrating its 60th anniversary, tracing its origins to poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and, thanks to the help of area beat poets and authors, quickly becoming a hub of anti-establishment ideas. Today,
City Lights offers various political, philosophical and progressive literature, and mainstream fiction that includes titles from City Lights own publishing imprint. On my visit, I picked up a beautiful little hardback of Jane Austens Northanger Abbey, an oftenoverlooked comedy with Gothic styling. Next up: a matinee at San Francisco Playhouse. My visit included a performance of Coraline, a well-loved middle-school novel by Neil Gaiman, an award-winning author who writes edgy comics and Gothic horror tales. The intimate theater is the perfect venue for the latest award winners and original works. This months play is Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo by Rajiv Joseph. The play won a Pulitzer for drama in 2010 and was nominated for a Tony Award on Broadway.
Book Passage has been a Bay Area booklovers haven for more than 30 years, with locations in Marin and inside the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
Additional theater offerings can be found through the SHN Theatre series, which includes shows at the Golden Gate, Curran and Orpheum theaters. Upcoming plays include the Tony Award-winning Book of Mormon, Beauty and the Beast and Peter and the Starcatchers. Last on my literary list was a visit to one of my favorite bookstores, Book Passage in Marin. A book-lovers haven for more than 30 years, both the Marin store and the smaller store in San Franciscos Ferry Building offer author visits and classes ranging from writing to languages to spirituality. I browsed in both Corte Madera buildings (one building is dedicated to kids books), grabbed a to-die-for bowl of minestrone soup and bread from the stores small caf and then settled in for Hosseinis hour-long book discussion. The Afghan-born writer discussed setting and characters from And the Mountains Echoed, and ended the evening with questions and answers. It was the perfect book-loving day (a birthday treat from my thoughtful husband), and I cant wait for the next literary jaunt to the city.
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BY TOBY LEWIS
ris Steffens has spent a good portion of her life 35 years to be exact around plants. She says nothing gives her more joy than to care for a living thing and watch it thrive. The Granite Bay resident, wife and mother of one has made a career out of her love for plants and now runs an indoor/outdoor plant care business.
Where did you grow up?
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wow, these things taste great. Im learning. I read and I study, so we plan to plant some more.
What are some of the challenges in keeping a winter garden?
I grew up basically in the San Joaquin Valley, starting in Fresno, up to San Jose, up to Sacramento. So I guess you could call me a Valley Girl, but not in those terms.
Not like, Oh my God!
It depends on where you are. Here, Ive talked to some people who grow a winter garden and they say as long as the weather stays like it did last year, you can grow lettuce, peas and stuff like that. Now if youre in a part of the country where it gets really cold or snows, youd have to do it in a greenhouse. Theres no other way. We are going to skip it this year, but definitely next year we are going for the winter garden. I love fresh green peas.
What else can you grow in the winter?
No, definitely not like that.

When did you come to Granite Bay?
In December of last year. We moved down from Auburn.

What attracted you to Granite Bay?
A lot of my clients are here. Ive always liked the area because it has a kind of openness, but then it still has a lot of businesses, where in Auburn, you still have to travel great distances to get anything.
What do you like to do with your spare time?
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Basically indoor, some potted outdoor here and there. If somebody has a question, Ill help them out.
An indoor plant care specialist is a pretty unique career. I dont think Ive ever heard of that.
I like having fun with my husband. I also get involved in my church. I still like to learn new things in life, either through training or education. I know there is always something new to be learned out there, and thats one thing I take pride in.
Tell me a little bit about what you do for a living.
Ive always enjoyed greenery. About 35 years ago, I started working for Exotic Plants down in Sacramento. I started in the retail shop. I didnt know anything about plants, but I loved them. And through experience, reading and learning from other people in the field, I gained more experience. After 35 years, do I have a green thumb? Id say I do, but Id say its more of an affinity for a living thing.
So, you do indoor and out-
There are a lot of people who dabble in it. There are some people who go to school for it. I started to, but I had a choice full-time at Exotic Plants or continue on with college. I decided to continue on with Exotic Plants and Im actually very grateful for it. I have come across a great deal of people with experience in the field of plants, but Ive learned more by just getting out there one-on-one and seeing whats going on with the plants. It makes a big difference when you see a plant week to week, and you see it improve. Its almost like a communication.
Thats interesting. I have heard plants sometimes respond to human interaction, such as speaking.
had plants that should not be surviving, because of the light or whatever, but it is thriving. I say, whatever you are doing, continue on. I dont go up and manhandle the plants, but if I see a plant is doing really well, it might be something that I just put out as a thought. There was one time where I had a plant as an account and it wasnt doing well. I took a garbage can and I said, You see that garbage can plant? If you dont straighten up The security guard said the next day the plant dropped all its leaves. It might have been just its time, but I think the power of thought really does communicate across sometimes.
You do a lot of commercial and residential accounts?
college, graduate. They know me that well, they trust me that much.
So, you are kind of like a plant nanny.
Yeah, a plant nanny would be a perfect way of putting it. And I take pride in it. If the plant is doing well, and the customer is enjoying it, to me thats my goal and purpose.
Do you have a home garden?
You can grow beets, root vegetables like carrots, radishes and things like that. They start getting bigger and more plump because the temperatures are cooler. And lettuces like cooler weather, so long as you dont get extreme frost. Sometimes its just a matter of throwing the seeds out and just experimenting. You live and learn. Thats how gardening basically is. When I used to have a bug problem, I would break out the old chemicals. My new thing is going online and finding solutions that are more organic. A lot of the stuff is right in your kitchen. Garlic, chili powder, mixed in with water. That actually handled the problem with my raspberry plant.
What is your favorite restaurant in Granite Bay?
Right now, where we live, it is just a small thing, but I make the best of it.
What do you like to grow in your garden?
Tomatoes, for one thing. I remember when the first time we lived in Sacramento, (my husband, Keith) never had a homegrown tomato. I grew it and he said it really tasted like a tomato. We couldnt stop growing them. They kept producing.
Anything else?
I would say that Chinese restaurant over in the Raleys shopping center. I cant (remember the name). It shows you how much we get out.
You probably prefer to cook at home?
Yes, they do. It is true. Ive
Right now, it is about half and half. But Id say I enjoy both. Ive been with some accounts for 15 or 20 years, some private homes. Ive watched kids grow up, go through school, go through
I like to experiment with a new plant every year. This year it was raspberries. We got this homeless raspberry plant and stuck it in a pot. Suddenly, it started to produce, and I mean,
I like to experiment with cooking. It is a fun thing for me, because its kind of like with plants. I like to do something and I like to see the reaction of people. They enjoy it, they love it. It gives you a feeling of accomplishment.
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No More Blah Hair

Hair extraordinaire has new Granite Bay location

We Have Expanded Our Showroom and Product Line

We Now Carry Anderson Hardwood!

We Now Carry the Mohawk Line