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too! How can you not be excited? Its time for sparkling holiday lights, Christmas music and home-baked chocolate chip cookies and ginger snaps. We hope youll see this same excitable holiday spirit reflected in the pages of this months View. Were featuring Bushnell Gardens Nursery, Home & Garden Shop, a Granite Bay institution that comes alive during the holiday season (see page 4). Weve also included a list of ideas for buying gifts locally. Not only can you find one-of-a-kind, highquality presents for your beloved in Granite Bay, your money is feeding back into the local econo-

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my, supporting small businesses owned by some of our very own neighbors and friends (see page 10). I usually purchase handmade soaps and other goodies available at local craft fairs. Each year, I buy my parents tickets to a Sacramento Kings game. Im glad I have that chance once again. But, as we all know even if we sometimes forget: The holiday season is much more than shopping. Its about sharing love and traditions, and spending time with family. And eating lots of homebaked chocolate chip cookies and ginger snaps!

For many people, the holidays also encourage us to consider all were thankful for; and that list is long for me this year. Im grateful to still work in journalism my dream career since childhood despite the industrys hard times. Unfortunately, many of my graduate school classmates and former colleagues have left journalism for higherpaying and more secure jobs. I cant help but think society loses each time a professional journalist bids farewell. So, Im thankful for you, the reader, who appreciates the View and gives advertisers a reason to keep marketing their businesses in our pages, which keeps us financially afloat and allows us to continue telling the stories we hope inform, inspire and connect our community.

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Placer Pops Chorale performs holiday concerts.

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Dave and Shelby Bushnell both earned degrees in landscape architecture from the University of California, Davis, and now run Bushnell Gardens Nursery in Granite Bay.
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ore than 50 years ago, in 1962, the Bushnell family purchased property on Douglas Boulevard. Three generations of Bushnells resided on the 18 acres of land where, after a brief stint raising sheep, the family decided to plant 20,000 Monterey

Pine Christmas trees, turning their property into Bushnells Christmas Tree Farm nearly overnight. Local families would come every year as tradition to find that one special tree and cut it down for their Christmas season, said Dave Bushnell,

whose parents had purchased the land. Seeing the success of their new venture, the Bushnell family began to offer other plants and, slowly but surely, began to install and design landscapes for local residents as part of
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continued from 4 their business, building the foundation of what was to become Bushnell Gardens Nursery, Home & Garden Shop. Fast forward to today and business is flourishing with services and offerings for residents, do-it-yourselfers, designers, builders or anyone looking for creative home design inspiration. Owned and operated by a third-generation family member, Dave, and his wife, Shelby, Bushnell Gardens Nursery is a one-stop-destination for all who appreciate quality landscape design, nursery and garden supplies, ongoing landscape maintenance and high-end home design inspiration. With degrees in landscape architecture from University of California, Davis, and numerous years of experience in the agriculture and design industries, its no wonder owners Dave and Shelby Bushnell have won more than 150 landscape architecture awards in California on behalf of Bushnell Gardens Nursery, more than any other business in the state. Feeling honored by the recognition, they credit much of their success to their team of talented employees, most of whom have worked at Bushnell Gardens Nursery for an average of at least 10 years.
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continued from 6 In addition to its loyal employees, Bushnell Gardens Nursery also has a large entourage of customers who have been favorably reliant on the local business for many years, some more than two decades. I buy a lot of floral arrangements, said Tina Ford, a Granite Bay resident who has frequented Bushnell Gardens Nursery for five years. I wanted a flower arrangement for my living room, which had extremely high ceilings, to fill the space, and Shelby just blew me away with what she did. She is

so talented. A fond devotee of the retail store, Ford said anyone who has not yet been in must make a visit: Shelby has an eye for decorating. She has a way of putting things together that makes you sit there and think, Where can I put this in my home? At the end of the day, Dave and Shelby Bushnell pride themselves on the quality of the products and services offered at their business. All of our plants are grown here onsite and locally in Granite Bay or Roseville where its properly acclimated and (the

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Shelby and Dave Bushnell transformed Bushnell Gardens Nursery, Home & Garden Shop into a winter wonderland. The Granite Bay business is a local institution.

Shelby has an eye for decorating. She has a way of putting things together that makes you sit there and think, Where can I put this in my home?
Tina Ford, Granite Bay resident and customer of Bushnell Gardens Nursery, Home & Garden Shop

plants) survivability is much higher, Shelby Bushnell said. The products we offer in our retail shop are unique, useful and valuable I like to

call them heirloom pieces; something you will keep for a lifetime and pass along to your kids one day. Although there are a lot

of maintenance, DIY and landscape companies out there, the Bushnells say they enjoy working with people who want to move to the next level with advanced landscape options for their home and yard. Were here for our customers and to work with them on designing their landscapes and homes into something theyll enjoy over a lifetime, Dave Bushnell said.

With holidays in full bloom, Bushnell Gardens Nursery has returned, in part, to its roots by offering a healthy assortment of lavish Christmas trees. I get my Christmas tree from them every year, Ford said. Everyone has a different view of what they want their Christmas to look like and I just feel like thats what Shelby does for anyone through her design inspiration.

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Local Kiwanis Clubs are working with the California Army National Guard to support American troops with Sees candy through the eighth annual Sees For Soldiers fundraiser, which runs through Dec. 23. Kiwanis clubs all over the region use Sees candy as their major fundraiser for the year. The public can purchase an extra box of candy and leave it at the sales site, and the California Army National Guard will send the donations to deployed units and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Last year, the fundraiser generated more than $10,000 for local Kiwanis clubs and 1,300 pounds of candy for troops stationed all over the world. The Granite Bay sales site is in the Granite Bay Village Shopping Center at the corner of Auburn-Folsom Road and Douglas Boulevard.

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continued from page 11 Theres also a selection of jewelry and scarves, which make great gift items for that special woman in your life. While youre at The Fountains, swing by the new Sacramento Kings Team Store to pick up jerseys, hats, jackets and other merchandise for the Kings fan in your life.

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A gift card for one of Hawks Restaurants cooking classes will make a hobby chef very happy.
We put together an experience by creating a custom certificate for a three-course meal with a bottle of wine, Hawks said. Speaking of food, a new upscale business called Pairings, selling premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars, has opened in the Nugget Center at 701 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville. The gift shop offers 50plus products to pair with each other and with various foods.

Nancy Fisher, of Douglas Feed & Pet Supply, adjusts horseshoe-shaped serving bowls the horse lover in your life can be given this Christmas.

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Pamper your pets with toys from Douglas Pet & Feed Supply in Granite Bay, which has a variety of toys for small to large dogs.

Bones or natural chews are available in different sizes, as are dog beds,

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keep dogs dry when it rains. For horse owners, Douglas Feed and Pet Supply has a large selection of sterling silver tableware with a horse theme. The line includes salt and pepper shakers, ice cream scoops and wine stoppers with a cowboy hat.

For your horse, choose a new halter or horse treats, and for birds, seed. Many people have backyard chickens and people love their chickens, Lyman said. Get them meal worms.

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Placer Pops Chorale singers Debbie Astle, left, Lorraine Keefe, Barbara Sawyer and Joan Griffin rehearse at Sierra College for their upcoming Christmas performances.
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he Placer Pops Chorale will be adding their own brand of musical magic to the holiday season as they sing their way through five performances at two local venues. The company includes its own small orchestra with woodwinds, brass, strings and a whole percussion ensemble. As exceptional as the orchestra is the monumental effort the chorale members put into preparing for the winter concerts under the direction of Lorin Miller. When Lorin finishes with us, the way he perfects us, the tones in our voices, memorizing the words, never having a piece of music in our

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hand, we are actually a show choir, said second alto Anne Sterling. Though he now lives in Auburn, Miller grew up in Grass Valley, which has a huge chorale tradition in its high school, he said. Its one of the best in the country, and I really fell in love with what chorale music was all about then, he said. Millers background includes 15 years working in television production, a job that took him all over the world, scouting out locations for television commercials. Nearly 15 years ago, he returned to Placer County and has focused on music. In 2003, Miller became director of the Placer Pops Chorale, founded in 1991. I love multigenerational music, Miller said. My vision for this group was (to) give people the ability to sing together and have community together for all ages. Thats my passion for the group: that we bring quality, wonderful music that people love to listen to, and it gives people a place to sing and use their musical gifts. Dena Kouremetis, who lives in Folsom with her husband, George, said this company is not for someone with a 60-houra-week job. Its a lot of work to be in this choir, Kouremetis said. Im not going to mince any words here My husband and I are tenor and alto, were harmonizing parts that are sometimes in very close harmonies to other parts, which makes it even more difficult. The willingness to put in the effort is a big part of the groups success. They hold practices two and a half hours every week, occasionally with extra rehearsals on Saturdays. Singers in ensem-

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and Sunday, Dec. 15, at Dietrich Theatre; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 22, at Harris Center Where: Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin; Harris Center, 10 College Parkway, Folsom Cost: $17.50-$32.50 at Dietrich Theatre; $20-$35 at the Harris Center Info: Dietrich Theatre at (800) 838-3006, Harris Center at (916) 608-6888 or www.placerpops.org Marian Caldwell, left, Anna Duda, Dena Kouremetis and Anne Sterling rehearse.

Lorin Miller directs the singers of the Placer Pops Chorale as they rehearse for their upcoming winter concerts.
bles often practice together outside of regular sessions, as well. Members work music into their daily life, as did Granite Bays Tukey and Dave Seagraves when they took a recent trip to Yosemite. We practiced all the way there and back, Tukey Seagraves said. Its a lot of fun. Though the members come from different backgrounds, they all have something in common. Everyone in the group loves music, singing and the group, said Placer Pops pianist Patricia Leftridge, of Auburn. That is very contagious. The music Miller chooses for the shows not only please the crowd, but also the singers, Kouremetis said. She experienced her most moving moment when the group was singing Tomorrow Comes from Les Miserables. We were singing it looking down into the faces of the audience, and the audience had tears coming down their

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cheeks, Kouremetis said. Its something that is hard to describe. Second soprano Ronda Pearce of Granite Bay agrees with the assessment of Millers choices. Lorin always has something new and fresh, and from a different perspective, a different angle, she said. Miller brings out the

best in them all, and a note sung with power and intensity captures attention and makes an impression, Pearce said: A lovely, musical sound can magically link words, emotions and memories in an instant. Lorins sister Margit Miller, who lives in Folsom, started singing with the chorale last fall. She

has watched her brother conduct over the years, and seen him study and improve. He goes to a lot of other concerts and a lot of other performances, particularly musical ones, she said. He watches the conductors and he listens to the sound He spends a lot of time focusing on how to get that sound out of people, get us all in sync.

Margit Miller has witnessed his success in getting 60 or 80 voices to make one sound. When you make beautiful music, it is rejuvenating, transcending, and I think thats why people come week after week, she said. You just keep going, Oh my gosh, that was beautiful, and it was just the collective voice. When its spot on, its magnificent.

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m sorry to admit that I am very rarely wowed by a restaurant. As someone who frequents restaurants literally on a daily basis, I have become accustomed to the mundane service routine, mediocre food and owners who are trying too hard (or not hard enough). When my editor suggested I give La Fornaretta in Newcastle a try, I was filled with the same truncated expectations of a mom-n-pop Italian restaurant with overpriced, predicable food. Im very happy to say I was let down. This little hidden gem of the Sierra foothills tops my list as one of the best restaurants I have visited, and definitely one of my new favorites. Let me tell you why: La Fornaretta is located in an old fruit packing facility, discretely situated seconds away from a freeway off-ramp youve probably driven past a hundred times on your way to (or from) Auburn or Lake Tahoe. The original facility was used to pack local fruit from the foothills and get it ready for shipping across the country via the transcontinental railroad. The rustic exterior (and interior) of the building might be a little misleading, but the level of quality in

the food and service, I discovered, explains why this place stays so busy. Perhaps owner Cesare Di Lorenzo can explain the concept best himself. When I arrived in San Francisco from Sicily in 1987, I wanted to create an intimate and quaint restaurant in true Sicilian style to share with my new friends in my new country, he boasts on his restaurants website. Ive never been to Sicily, but I would wager that some of the best restaurants on that island are not housed in new buildings or secondhand spaces that cost millions of dollars in renovation. I would guess some of the best restaurants are very similar to this one housed in an old, repurposed space serving up honest food with a genuine staff people who actually care about the product they are delivering. Believe it or not, that concept is very rare in restaurants these days. Youve heard the saying, Everything is made from scratch from a secret family recipe. But sometimes in some of these places, the flavors sadly suggest the family secret was to pop open a can of spaghetti sauce and heat it up. Not La Fornaretta, not by a long shot.

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Everything at La Fornaretta is made from scratch, everything from the sauces to pizza dough down to the bread baked fresh in traditional Sicilian style and served warm as a starter for your meal. The chef, whom Di Lorenzo would only refer to as Chef John, worked for famed Biba Restaurant in Sacramento for 23 years before coming to La Fornaretta. Di Lorenzo is not a chef, but rather relies on his own palate and the expertise of his business partners to produce quality food from his homeland. I dont know how to cook an egg, but I know how to taste an egg, he told me on my recent visit. At first glance, the menu at La Fornaretta looks similar to just about any other Italian restaurant Eggplant parmesana, tortellini sugo, fettucini alfredo, penne alla norma and the like. Look a little deeper and youll find some not-so-common dishes such as smoked salmon carpaccio, fettuccine Alaska and others.

The prices are very reasonable with nearly every dish coming in under $20. The wine list is quaint, focusing on quality over quantity, featuring five white wines, six

local reds, 12 Italian wines and five wines labeled California. Almost every wine on the list is offered by the glass as well as by the bottle. The most expensive bottle of wine (notice I didnt say best) on the list was the Ruffino Gold Label Chianti at $72. For our meal, my wife started with a green salad, which came with house dressing

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(your basic Italian dressing, but clearly made fresh) and Danish blue cheese. I started with the Tuscan tomato soup, which was served very hot and chunky, almost resembling more of a sauce than a soup. But it was appropriately fresh, acidic and flavorful. There were also little chunks of bread, known in the culinary world as panzanella, and fresh basil in the soup. For wine, I chose a glass of Casque Adrien red, a delightful blend of mourvedre, grenache and petite sirah, all sourced locally from Sierra foothill vineyards. For our main course, my wife ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. Unimaginative, you say? Perhaps, but in my opinion, if you have a hard time with such a simple dish as spaghetti and meatballs, then you have some bigger underlying problems in the kitchen. Fortunately for La Fornaretta, the spaghetti and meatballs was quite delicious and, once

again, clearly made from scratch. I opted for the roasted lamb shank special, which was served with a ragu of garbanzo beans, carrots, tomatoes, peppers and other delicious ingredients. The lamb shank was perfectly tender, falling right off the bone. For dessert, my date ordered the tiramisu and I opted for vanilla gelato topped with rich, marinated maraschino cherries. Both desserts were a perfect end to a perfect meal. La Fornaretta also has a wine bar and banquet facilities that can accommodate very large parties, which makes this hidden gem a full-service, topnotch establishment in my book. We will definitely be returning.
Toby Lewis is a freelance writer and restaurant professional who has worked nearly every facet of the 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.

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INGREDIENTS: For the dressing: 2 T. olive oil, 1 T. white balsamic vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon dried herb seasoning (Herbs de Provence). 3 heads of Endive lettuce (best price at Trader Joes) 1 small red unpeeled apple, diced 10 walnut halves, chopped 1/4 cup gorgonzola or bleu cheese crumbles 2 cups of lettuce (Arugula, Romaine, or Butter leaf)
INSTRUCTIONS: Mix the salad dressing with all the ingredients together except for the lettuce greens. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper to taste. Let the flavors mingle for about 5 minutes; then add the greens and toss.
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Chef Caters To Customers


Pullman Kitchen owner does it all on her own
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ovy Medved is a chef with a mission: Get everyone eating fresh and healthy food. Medved is the perky, petite one-person dynamo at Pullman Kitchen & Catering at Quarry Ponds in Granite Bay. She does everything from shopping to preparing some 30 different menu items by herself using fresh meat, seafood and locally grown produce. I only use fresh, organic heirloom tomatoes and wild seafood, Medved said. I want to be known for good food. She cooks breakfast, lunch

and dinner in her 400-squarefoot kitchen in the Market Hall, close to Peets Coffee. All three meals are available all day. Its just a little hole in the wall, but it makes me so happy that I can cook, she said. People order from set menus, but she will vary ingredients according to requests. For instance, the seasoning in her Thai curry can be ordered very spicy or least spicy. Because Medved is always so busy in the kitchen, she asks that people call or text their orders at least one hour in

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Sovy Medved cooks breakfast, lunch and dinner in the 400-square-foot Pullman Kitchen in the Quarry Ponds Town Center in Granite Bay.
advance of picking them up. Customers can order for takeout or sit at one of the tables in Market Hall or Peets Coffee. I have a one-person kitchen and have to be efficient, she said. In order to be efficient, I cant talk (at the counter). I have to continue working. Medved also features a special meal program called Cuisine for Fitness four weeks of healthy, nutritional meals. Customers can order three meals a day or just one meal a day for the four-week period. During that time, customers get a variety of menu items every day for six days. Theyre on their own for the seventh day. People like to eat out at least once a week, Medved said. They also limit calories and check off ingredients they dont

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want on a do not like list of foods. The program is ideal for those who have diabetes, cholesterol issues or special dietary needs. Jack and Judy Groom, who have a home-based business in Granite Bay, saw an ad for Pullman Kitchen, decided to try the baby back ribs and lamb entrees and now theyre regular customers. That frees up my evenings and we have something good to eat, Judy Groom said. Otherwise, wed get junk food. Jack Groom has lost weight because of eating healthy meals with no second helpings. However, theres more than enough

food with each entree. Nothing is fried; theres no greasy stuff, Judy Groom said. And (Medved) really tries to please by offering a variety of foods. Both the Cuisine for Fitness and regular menus are international. The latter includes a daily chefs special such as grilled rack of lamb and Dimitry Tursnovs coconut soup. One of her most popular dinner entrees is the blue cheese beef meatloaf. Medved has one dessert. Pullman is one of the smallest kitchens in the Sacramento area and probably the only place this size where you can

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find crme brulee, she said. The name Pullman came from Quarry Ponds former owner, Lisa Powers. Im so grateful to her. Medved said. Im so grateful and thank God for the opportunity to own my own business. She started Pullman Kitchen

& Catering three years ago. She caters events and parties, developing individualized menus with clients. She shops for fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets. I use everything thats very fresh no cans and no MSG, she said. I want foods that I would order and eat. Originally from Cambodia, Medved left in 1974 because of the war in southeast Asia and because she wanted an education. She attended California State University Long Beach, majoring in social welfare. She first worked for the California Department of Social Services and later for the state Employ-

ment Development Department in Unemployment Insurance, then State Disability Insurance and lastly the State Compensation Fund. I was so unhappy, Medved said. My heart is into cooking. So, Medved enrolled in the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and became a chef. Shes worked at the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco and at Eskaton Lodge Granite Bay. A breast cancer diagnosis in 2004 set her back, but not for long. I enjoy cooking good, healthy food and Ill work until the day I drop dead, Medved said. When you love what youre doing, its exciting.

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Image Of Success
Granite Bay woman works in technology, helps vets
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Granite Bay resident Silvi Steigerwald consults high-tech computing companies and helps them develop their strategies around innovation and patents. She also volunteers with an organization that assists veterans.

oes it take a successful woman to inspire other young women to stay interested in math and science? If so, Silvi Steigerwald of Granite Bay is such an inspiration. From graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy (the year after the academy began admitting women) to helping veterans find jobs in the technology industry to corralling companies best ideas and innovations, Steigerwald exemplifies a powerful woman in business. Steigerwald always knew math and engineering were key to her future success. Armed with a bachelors degree in electrical engineering, she started her career in research and development at Rome Air Force Research Laboratory in New York. A masters degree in electrical engineering and a masters in business administration soon followed, leading the young woman on her path to associate professor and lab director at the Air Force Academy in Colorado. Fast-forward two decades and Steigerwald, wife and mother of two adult sons, has enjoyed the challenge of opening startup busi-

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nesses and working for technology companies such as Hewlett Packard. She held a variety of positions at HP , including in marketing and innovation planning. Today, she relies on her extensive experience to run Steigerwald Consulting. She also serves as an advisory board member at Veterans in Technology, an organization that pairs returning veterans with the education and partners needed to obtain jobs in the high-tech industry. I help companies accentuate their innovation and develop strategies around innovation and patents, she said. By innovation, Steigerwald means when an idea is implemented and it provides value. A software company, utility company, school district and even a restaurant every business or organization can benefit from recognizing and acting on innovation. Most people are innovative, she said. Theyre already thinking of ways to make changes and add value. I go in and see what a company is already doing. If their innovations are bringing value, then I say, Lets safeguard it, or, Lets patent it so we can share it. Companies such as Facebook, Google and IBM are continually innovating; other organizations and businesses

There are over a million soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan who are looking for work when they get back. We really feel that they deserve an opportunity because of their sacrifices. They may have sacrificed education or a higher-paying career to serve our country.
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should take their lead. You have to be innovative to survive as a business, Steigerwald said. Theres just way too much competition to stay stagnant. When not auditing companies business practices, Steigerwald is in San Francisco working with Vets in Tech. There are over a million soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan who are looking for work when they get back, she said. We really feel that they deserve an opportunity because of their sacrifices. They may have sacrificed education or a higher-paying career to

serve our country. Vets in Tech is based on the Three Es: employment, entrepreneurship and education. The organization connects with companies that are hiring, offers classes on computer programs and other topics and pairs entrepreneurially minded vets with some of Silicon Valleys most noted venture capitalists, who give them feedback on their ideas. Garrett Dees, social media project manager for Intuit Careers, found his dream job with Vets in Techs help. I met Silvi at an employment event at a cantina near AT&T Park,

Dees said. Major companies were there Intuit, McAfee, VMware I got to speak to so many people. Ive seen so many veterans returning

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Hope, One
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nce a week, volunteers come together for Wrench Nites, where they repair donated bicycles in preparation for giving them away. They fine-tune gear shifts, put air into flat tires, make sure the handle bar works properly and fix anything else that needs fixing to get these bikes into tip-top shape. The volunteers work with Cycles 4 Hope, a Granite Bay-based nonprofit that
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continued from 22 strives to provide hope one bicycle at a time. The volunteer-run organization provides free bicycles and bike repair services to people in need in the greater Sacramento region. They also run a homeless outreach in downtown Sacramento with a mobile bike shop. Their mission is simple: provide independence and opportunity with a bike and a message of hope. The View talked to Cycles 4 Hope Founder Shawn Holiday about the inception of his organization and the lives it has touched.
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I consider that C4H was founded on June 28, 2008 the first day I attended a homeless outreach organized by Bayside Church of Granite Bay, where I learned about the importance of bicycles for the homeless and that no one was serving their needs in this area. This is the day I repaired my first bicycle. Shortly after, I

Cycles 4 Hope volunteers Jaquie Williams and Tyler Mastromattei repair flat tires during a recent Wrench Nite.
came up with the idea for C4H, gathered some great volunteers and started our mission.
What was your motivation behind starting C4H?

named Francis Chan speak about lukewarm Christians people who call themselves Christians, worshipers and followers of Christ, but in reality they really worship their stuff, themselves and do little to share their faith and be servants. This message really impacted me and shortly after, my family and I made the decision to remove the clutter in our lives to open our minds to what God calls us to do. Then I received the invitation from Bayside Church to volunteer at their monthly homeless outreach and the rest is history. So, to answer the question it was not my motivation. I believe it is part of Gods plan.
What impact does C4H have on the community?

This is a tricky question. To be honest, at that time in my life I was very selfish and the

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listen and talk with them. We also share our faith and the hope and love that faith in Jesus Christ provides. We provide independence by giving people a bicycle that allows them to become self-sufficient. We enable opportunity, because a bicycle provides mobility required to find and retain employment. We also provide joy, which I believe when combined with hope is the most important. Something simple like a bicycle that we usually take for granted can be so powerful in positively impacting the life of someone in need.
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Cycles 4 Hope volunteers Christian Murphy and Mike Murphy inspect a handle bar at a recent Wrench Nite.
the streets and then curing their addictions by attending a local support program. Tom has continued to thrive and remains in contact and occasionally volunteers at C4H. (Then theres) Skip. According to Skip, the bike changed (his) life. Skip said he had doubled his income because of the mobility the bike provides in getting more work. He also noted that hes much healthier.
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he Emerald Brigade, Granite Bay High Schools marching band and color guard, is nearing the end of a stand-out marching season, having received 32 trophies at five Northern California competitions. The group finished first in all but one of the shows. They won Division AAAA top honors at Logan High School in Union City, considered one of the top Western Band Association competitions in California, according to Ken Wagner, media coordinator for the Brigade. This is my fourth year in the band, said Band President Alex Rocca. Im so proud of the way our newer members are performing. We focus on mentoring, helping underclassmen integrate good study habits with our crazy practice and competition schedule.

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About 80 percent of the group is made up of underclassmen. This is the youngest group weve ever had, said Band Director Lynn Lewis. From where they started to where they are now, its the most growth Ive seen from any group since Ive been here. We have a lot to look forward to. Lewis also singled out the color guard. Im very proud of them. Without their outstanding efforts, the entire show doesnt come together, she said. The Emerald Brigades field show, Thats All, Folks, integrates classical and contemporary music. Their last competition of the year was for the WBA State Championship in Clovis, where they hoped to be the top AAAA division band for the second time in three years. Results were not available as of press time. Immediately after state finals, concert season begins. The Emerald Brigade Concert Band will perform traditional holiday music at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, and Friday, Dec. 13, in the GBHS Theater, 1 Grizzly Way. Tickets cost $5.

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homas Wolfe wrote You cant go home again, and when Robert Dixon remembers the corrupted, vultures world of despair he once occupied the wrecked urban landscape where he robbed drug dealers at gunpoint and stepped over frail addicts wasting away he knows this bloody orbit is a place hell never call home again. Dixon also understands he should be dead. Having emerged from the nightmare of meth addiction

and a dedicated criminal career that earned him 50 arrests, Dixon is now a successful landscape contractor in Granite Bay. His new memoir, From Prison Gates to A Gated Estate, is a blunt, matter-of-fact retelling of Northern Californias drug world of the 1980s and 90s, as well as how he walked away from a deadly outlaw lifestyle that allows few to depart it without a permanent prison sentence or body bag. By Dixons own admission, his childhood and teenage

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years were uneventful. But by the early 1980s, he had drifted from his well-meaning family into the rundown, gritty neighborhoods of San Francisco. As Dixon became more addicted

to meth, he broke away from the traditional roles of drug dealer and drug addict, opting to be a top hunter on the scene a rip and run stickup artist who made his living pointing

guns at drug suppliers. Dixons book recounts in detail what led to him being shot by drug slingers on two separate occasions, and what caused him to shoot a street-level supplier in the hand. Dixon also writes in uncompromising terms about his eight stints in state prison. One of the more chilling moments of the book involves Dixons memory of three men from the drug world invading his home while his wife and baby were there, handcuffing him, pistol-whipping him and nearly kidnapping him: The episode ends with Dixons playby-play of exactly what he did to stay alive. From start to finish, From Prison Gates to A Gated Estate is told through a conversational tone infused with startling candor. Some people who have read it worry that its glorifying crime, Dixon acknowledged. The books not about glorifying what happened, but Im very honest about how I felt through everything that was happening. If I write that I liked

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getting high back then, its because I liked getting high back then. If I write that prison wasnt a hard life for me, its because prison wasnt a hard life for me. Im not going to lie about what Ive been through. Indeed, some of Dixons frank observations are bound to give readers a new perspective to consider: Among these is the authors detailed analysis of how he views social safety net programs as a force that largely fuels drug addiction rather than helps individuals improve their lives or climb out of poverty. Californias social programs and vouchers made it easy to be a drug user, Dixon said. In some cases, you can get money as long as youre a drug addict, but if youre clean and trying to make it, you cant. I break down how that works in the book. Another of Dixons bold propositions is that the California prison system is hardly a deterrent for most drug-inspired criminals. The truth is that prison really wasnt that bad, Dixon said. When youre living that life,

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Granite Bay resident Robert Dixon, top left, served eight stints in state prison.
your only obligation is to get high every day. I slammed dope in my arm three to five times a day since I was 17 trust me, I know. Suddenly you go to prison, and youve got meals, a place to stay, no bills, no worries. You get a break from the life, and it doesnt always feel like a bad break, because you

know youll be right back out there again in no time. But Dixon and his wife, Bonnie, eventually did come to a realization that they were part of a universe of destruction that was eating peoples lives away. They didnt want the chaos anymore. They longed to be parents living a quiet life. Understanding it would be nearly impossible to break the cycle of addiction and crime as long as they were close to their friends from San Franciscos Tenderloin district, they convinced state parole officers to allow them to relocate to Granite Bay, where Dixons mother lived. Without help from treatment counselors or 12 step programs, Dixon and his wife said goodbye to methamphetamine for good. Dixon opened a small landscaping business, and was working for most of the players and coaches for the Sacramento Kings. More clients followed. Within a few years, Dixon was making enough money to build his own grand home in Granite Bay, which was based on an elaborate design Bonnie

sketched out while she was in prison. The title of Dixons book, From Prison Gates to A Gated Estate, is a nod to the liferebuilding journey he and his wife embarked on, as well as a testament to their realization of the American dream. Dixon readily admits not all of his friends and family were thrilled he was penning a tell-all about his experiences; but, in his view, the book may show others a glimmer of hope. I guess I want people to see that its never too late to get clean, Dixon said. I was in my late 30s, my wife was in her 40s, when we made the decision to walk away from that lifestyle I want people who have family members who are addicts to see that all of the support they give may still be rewarded some day with that person getting clean and getting their future back. People need to know they can always start over. Pausing to look around his ornate yard and spacious home, Dixon added, I know I honestly never thought Id be where I am today.

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but far more durable, according to broker associate Kelly Groth of Keller Williams Realty. Pine is a soft wood and is damaged easily, this wood is extremely hard it wont mar, Groth said. He described the homes best features as the downstairs master, the dual staircases that allow easy access to all areas of

the house and the large lot that is fully usable. The house really flows. Its very functional, he said. The lot is over a half-acre, and it includes nearly a dozen fruit trees. In addition to fruit trees, the backyard is private and surrounded in evergreens. The backyard includes an extensive
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This is the first time this home has been on the market. These original owners designed the residence for raising their family in comfort. Its time to let another family enjoy the lifestyle and joy of this home.
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venient, separate water closet. This is the first time this home has been on the market, Groth said. These original owners designed the residence for raising their family in comfort. Its time to let another family enjoy the lifestyle and joy of this home. The property has a new roof with warranty, true divide windows individual glass panes, Hunter Douglas Silhouette window coverings, three heat and air units and instant hot water throughout.

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fter the turkey has been served, houses begin to light up with twinkling lights and festive decorations. Some residents in Folsom and El Dorado Hills open up their homes to offer a better, more up-close view of their exquisitely decorated houses. The annual Historic Folsom

Holiday Home Tour will be a step back in time, featuring nine locations, including both private homes and buildings decorated for the holidays, said event coordinator Pam McAtee. This years tour offers views of historic sites dating from 1855 to 1925 and others built honoring Folsoms historic architec-

ture. McAtee said walking shoes are essential during the tour and no cameras are allowed in private homes. The tour benefits the Folsom Historical Society and the Murer House Foundation and their efforts to preserve Folsoms unique history. For those looking to tour the

El Dorado Hills community, the members of Assistance League of Sierra Foothills are holding the fourth annual Homes for the Holidays Tour. According to Assistance League of Sierra Foothills member Bonnie Munson, five private homes throughout El Dorado Hills, including Serrano

homes, will be toured. Proceeds benefit the Assistance League of Sierra Foothills to help clothe children in El Dorado County. We purchase school clothing, shoes and sports uniforms for local children in need of extra support, Munson said. Every dime that we raise goes to the children.

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Historic Granlibakken has been around since 1929.

lthough its hill is extremely modest and barely garners a mention among Lake Tahoes many famed ski resorts, for several decades Granlibakken was known as the only winter playground in the entire Lake Tahoe basin. Never heard of Granlibakken? Thats not surprising. Drive too swiftly along scenic Highway 89 on Tahoes scenic west shore and its easy to overlook the road that heads into this historic Norwegianlike village. Occupying 74 beautifully wooded acres in this picturesque mountain valley, Granlibakken is located a half-mile from Tahoe City. It provides a link to the past, a reminder that some ski hills were once small in stature and remain devoid of the sophistication that typifies todays mega resorts.

In 1929, seven-time Norwegian ski jumping champion Lars Haugen designed a ski jump hill at whats now known as Granlibakken, clearing an area of trees and establishing a 60-meter jump that became known as Olympic Hill. The hill quickly gained fame and hosted the Olympic Trials and the U.S. Championships in 1932. Granlibakken was the first official ski resort in the Tahoe basin, where two years later in 1949, Squaw Valley had its modest beginnings. Today, Granlibakken still sports a ski hill, but its more suited for snow play than skiing or snowboarding. A lone tow rope carries people to the top of a small hill for the quick downhill trek. On the opposite side of the ski slope, a sledding area receives much more attention. Granlibakken is really a family friendly place, said Heather Himmelmann, who has visited

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Granlibakken several times with her husband and young daughter. Its a great beginner hill for my daughter. Shes taken lessons here and keeps making good progress each year. The price is right and we really enjoy our stay. More serious skiers and riders use Granlibakken for a convenient lodging location they can book for a bargain price. An interchangeable lift ticket costs $150 per person and provides lodging at Granlibakken and an extremely generous buffet breakfast, plus choice of a lift ticket at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar, Homewood, Heavenly, Mt. Rose or Sugar Bowl. While serving as a serene, isolated place for families to vacation, Granlibakken is an even bigger lure as a conference destination. In the winter were in the ski business, but were in the conference business all year round, said Kay Williams, Granlibakkens resort manager. Were not a Holiday Inn. You get treated to a real experience here. Granlibakken is a beautiful location and we treat you like a member of the family. Granlibakken guests can ski and sled all day for $15. The outdoor heated pool and hot tubsauna area are open yearround. The popular Pub

Kids enjoy the snow at Granlibakken, located a half-mile from Tahoe City. Serious skiers and riders use Granlibakken for a convenient lodging location.

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restaurant will open Dec. 20 for the season. Both the Pub and the Cedar Creek restaurant are open weekends and holidays. The Treetop Adventure Park course is situated on the Granlibakken property and participants climb to an initial starting point on a tree platform, then travel through the forest on an aerial trek anywhere from 15-50 feet in the air. The park, for ages 5 and above, comprises a series of courses, linking tree platform to tree plat-

form with a variety of bridges and zip lines. Visiting Granlibakken has become tradition for Bonnie Zweben, of El Cerrito, who was married at this picturesque mountain valley in 2004. The kids really enjoy all the things you can do at Granlibakken Zweben said. The price here is reasonable, more than at other places. We have a kitchen in our room, bring groceries, and once we arrive we never have to leave the property. This is a great place to vacation both winter and summer.
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in need of a forever home must have a glamour shot. The lowquality head shots of dogs typically found on the websites and email listservs of rescue groups dont cut it. On an October morning, Doug Peterson adjusts his cameras setting to capture the best image of Danni, a 2-year-old Great Dane surrendered a month before by her human companion who moved out of the state. Danni has a loving and playful personality. I think shes going to sell

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herself pretty quick, Doug Peterson says, as he works. Someones going to say, I have to have that dog! He and his wife, Peggy Just Peterson, volunteer with Great Dane Rescue of Northern California, a nonprofit organization based in Granite Bay. The group rescued 50 dogs in 2012 and has taken in about that same number so far this year. The Petersons, of Granite Bay, began volunteering for the organization shortly after adopting two rescued Great Danes five years ago. Theyve long had a fondness for this particular breed.

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Great Danes are the mellowest, sweetest dogs, Peggy Peterson said. They have a real gentle disposition. Theyre known as the gentle giants. Loomis resident Colleen Leahy and her friend Betty Thomas cofounded the current incarnation of the rescue in 1987. The women, who both showed Danes at that time, realized someone had to step up to take over for the previous rescue. Betty and I had just met that day, Leahy recalled. I had seen her at shows, but did not know her. From that day we became good friends till her sudden death at age 76 (in 2010). We were at a club meeting of the Great Dane Club of Northern California. The president of this group said there was no one doing rescue, as the woman who did it prior to us was too ill Betty turned to me and said we would do the rescue, and I said, Well, OK. And that started 25-plus years of working together, just the two of us. Surrendered dogs are often sad and lonely when they arrive, as theyre leaving behind the

homes and people they once knew. Stray Great Danes may need some basic command training before theyre adopted out. Leahy evaluates the dogs temperaments, and is careful when placing the animals. As a person meets with a rescued Great Dane and considers adoption, Leahy interviews the person. She has a checklist, asking about the size of the house and backyard, how many people live there, whether someone stays at home during the day and if theyve had a dog before. Great Danes are known for being good around children, and they dont need much exercise. I love this breed because they have so many human characteristics, Leahy said. (They) are very sensitive, loving and really want to be with you. Their short life span approximately 8 (years) is the average is a drawback, but their size and their breed traits make them such wonderful companions. It is almost like having another human in the home. Despite the breeds gentle demeanor and many attributes,

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Great Dane Rescue of Northern California volunteer Peggy Just Peterson handles Danni, a rescue dog in need of a forever home.
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some people dont fully understand what theyre getting into when they decide to adopt. People will adopt Great Danes as puppies and then theyre surprised six months later when they weigh 150 pounds, Peggy Peterson said. All dogs are spayed or neutered and made current on vaccinations with the help of discounted services provided by the Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic. The organization is supported solely by adoption fees and donations. The fee is about $400, which barely covers the cost involved in feeding, caring for them and boarding them at a local kennel. When the Petersons came onboard, the organization began keeping better statistics on the dogs, and Doug began improving the adoptability by
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continued from page 39 featuring quality, attractive photos and videos of the Danes in action on the website. The videos, in particular, display each dogs personality. It feels good to help these beautiful dogs out, Doug Peterson said. Last year, a Great Dane stayed an average of 14 days at the kennel; this year, that average has decreased to 10 days. The Petersons hope that positive development has something to do with the videos and photos, connecting people more to the dogs. They do whatever they can to help Leahy a woman with her hands full. There would be no Great Dane rescue without her, Peggy Peterson said. She does it all. So, were happy to take some of that burden off her.

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Four volunteers, including Leahy, run this Great Dane rescue, which functions as the only one in Northern California. There are two more in Southern California. The volunteers agree that they get much satisfaction when a Dane finds a forever home. It thrills me to hear from the new owners that they love their dog and feel so fortunate to have that new rescue Dane in their lives, Leahy said. A Great Dane goes from being given up, usually by people who are not really attached and for some stupid reasons, to being a valued new member of a family. Cherished and loved. Doesnt get any better than that.
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COURTESY PHOTOS ANNA VON WENDORFF

Granite Bay High School senior Anna von Wendorff regularly volunteers for various causes, including with A Touch of Understanding and Key Club International.

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Travis is one of the guys. There are select things he does run routes, catch passes. He fits in. Hes just Travis.
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He fits in. Hes just Travis. Bauer has been with the same group of students since the fourth grade. They share a tight bond. Hes grown a lot since freshman year, senior running back Michael Geraghty said. You couldnt understand him at first he was all over the place; but now hes able to piece together sentences. He always talks about football, especially in the offseason. Hes friends with everyone. Granite Bay special education teacher Sara Quinby said Bauer had become more confident and social over the past four years, likely due to his maturing and being at an accepting and open environment at high school. The students have embraced Travis and other students with special needs. It is a great thing to witness and experience. Two weeks before Senior Night, Bauer took home the honor of being named Granite Bays Homecoming King beside longtime friend Lauren Bracket. Before the game against Nevada Union, Albano pulled aside Bauer-Grant and gave her the thrilling news her son was going in on the last play of the game. We talked about it earlier in the week in a staff meeting, Albano said. We talked about lining him up at receiver, but we decided that we wanted to give him the ball. Albano said he cleared the play with Nevada Union coach Dennis Houlihan. Nevada Union knew it. The press box knew it, Albano said. As we walked out with him, Nevada Union asked if it was the play. I said, yes, and everyone followed him in and met up with him in the end zone. I scored a touchdown,

Bauer added proudly. The play drew a surge of emotion across the stadium. One of the Nevada Union coaches approached Bauer and his mother after the game. He said, You know, it was worth coming just to see that, Bauer-Grant said. Nevada Union was so grateful for that. Keeney said that she got teary-eyed when she saw Nevada Union joining the chanting, cheering and celebration when Bauer scored. We were excited for him, Geraghty chipped in. We were chasing him down. Everyone respects Nevada Union for doing what they did for him. Bauers future in athletics is unclear, but nothing will erase the memory of his friends at his side on a 76-yard run to glory.

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extraordinary medical bills or a divorce. The federally funded program has assisted nearly 32,000 homeowners and funded more than $450 million since its inception in February 2011, according to the release. We are constantly analyzing our data to identify factors that result in foreclosure, said CalFHA Executive Director Claudia Cappio. Although the housing market has improved dramatically over the last few months, there are still areas of the state where home prices are not rebounding as quickly, and many homeowners in

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othing drives me crazier than when people are misled by fitness myths. These myths sabotage results and keep us miles from our goal weight. I would like to highlight these five rumors going around about strength training. I dont want to see you held captive by a faulty belief. The truth is strength training is the No. 1 thing you can do for your health, fitness and appearance. Dont fall for one of these five myths and miss out on tremendous potential results.

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muscle on your body, so many women take this to mean their body will become body-builderesque. Not quite the look youre going for the truth is the female body simply doesnt naturally contain large enough levels of testosterone to put on bulk muscle without a very focused and dedicated effort. Rest assured, ladies, the effort you spend on strength training will get you closer to that lean, toned look you want.

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Why would anyone want to build muscle if it could morph into fat over time? Dont worry: This myth is seriously bogus. Muscle tissue is muscle tissue. Fat tissue is fat tissue. One will never become the other.

This one makes me cringe, as Ive seen so many people throw away their hard-earned fitness results by eating too much of the wrong stuff. Even if you strength train daily at an intense rate, your total calories still matter. To top it off, most people overestimate how many calories they burn, as well as underestimate how many calories they eat during the course of any given day. For the best results, maintain a calorie-controlled diet filled with fresh, wholesome ingredients in addition to a regular, challenging

Myth No. 4: Strength Training Does Not Burn Fat


This one couldnt be more false. Muscle is actually your No. 1 ally against fat gains. One pound of muscle burns 10 to 20 calories each day, just living and breathing. Regular strength training helps you increase muscle mass and preserve existing muscle mass, turning you into a fat-burning machine.

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This myth, made popular in the 1990s, says that very high repetitions of very light weights

would result in a toned physique. Not true. These high repetitions will increase your muscular endurance, but will not add strength or tone. In order to truly challenge your muscles, heavier weights with low repetitions are a must. Start with an eight to 10 repetition range and push your muscles with each set. Always consider your limitations, such as arthritis and other aging disorders, when applying this rule of thumb. Heavy weights with low repetitions might be too stressful on your joints (such as your wrists), so you might need to lower your weight and increase your repetitions.

Know your limitations this is a very important point to remember for injury prevention. Include strength training as a part of your fitness routine and finally achieve a fit and toned body. It will burn fat and help, or even reverse, the signs and symptoms of many aging disorders. Dont deprive yourself of the many benefits of strength training. Start today and make 2014 your year to focus on health and fitness.
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covered while helping my granddaughter learn how to initiate affirmations: If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it, by William Arthur Ward. My granddaughter then created her own version: I can imagine my dream of (fill in the blank) and can achieve it. If I dream it, I can become it.

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Affirmations work best when we are relaxed, such as when we are falling asleep, waking up or meditating. Here are some different ways to affirm: read it, write it, visualize it, speak it, sing it and dance to it. Teaching your children to affirm themselves is a wonderful way to help build confidence. Another encouraging activity is for the parent to leave little affirmation notes in special places, often where the child might least expect it. Observing the smile and enthusiasm on your childs face is well worth it!
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Take Time Practicing Affirmations


Remember that old saying our parents repeated over and over to us: Practice makes perfect? Well, its true. Have your child develop the habit of affirming. Each night before your child goes to bed, have her complete the following statements: I am a good person. I am thankful for (fill in the blank). Or, have the child talk about what she accomplished that day, and what she will do better tomorrow.

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he View recently had an epiphany: Farm-to-fork is all the rage throughout the greater Sacramento region. You cant open up a lifestyle magazine or daily newspaper without seeing mention of this foodie move-

and society at large such as water conservation, pesticide use, soil erosion and so on the View has decided to launch its own monthly farm-to-fork section in January 2014. Were working with Placer-

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he holiday season is here, and for many of us its a time to gather with loved ones, enjoy home-cooked comfort food and exchange meaningful gifts, among other family traditions. Yet, for some, theres a side to the holidays thats not so pleasant. Some people will ring in the New Year a few pounds heavier, thanks to an overabundance of food, sweets and drinks. Others will find themselves weighed down with stress: preparing a house for guests, spending endless hours cooking and cleaning, dealing with traffic in and out of shop-

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It takes the brain 20 minutes to catch up with the stomach after eating, to let you know you are getting satisfied.
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The Managers Oath


Amelya Stevenson

ver wonder what makes a great leader? Sure, anyone can manage, but not everyone can be a great manager. Do your mind, body and company good challenge yourself, commit whole heartedly to the responsibility of being the best manager for your company, for your employees, for yourself. I suggest you take the The Managers Oath and make the The Managers Promise.

The Managers Oath


As a manager, I will do my best to: Be clear and concise. I will express my thoughts, ideas and wants in a straightforward manner,

while being respectful. I will support open communication among all members. I will encourage my employees to ask questions in order to create a safe environment for learning and selfimprovement. Be careful with my language and gestures. I will prevent any discomfort, mentally and physically, between myself and my employees. I will not harass, harm or threaten my

members in any way. I will not show any favoritism. I will not speak out of character when I am frustrated or stressed. I will provide a workplace where my employees will feel happy, comfortable, motivated and enjoy coming into work. Be considerate of my employees. I will treat my employees how I want to be treated. I will praise them for their efforts and accomplishments. I will provide constructive criticism and encourage their hard work, so they feel confident to carry forward their responsibilities. Be humble. I will not take all the credit when a

project succeeds. I will get off my high horse and shower my employees with meaningful and transparent compliments. I will ensure my employees feel appreciated and respected for the person that they are and grow to become.

The Managers Promise


On my honor I will do my best to: Do my duty to my employees and my company. I will provide my employees with the necessary training needed for them to succeed and grow within the company. I will be approachable to my employees. I believe in building trust and sin-

cerely listening to employees problems, always finding ways to help. I will invest time and mentorship in employee development so that future career opportunities may be presented to employees. Be a great and dedicated manager at all times. Many people look up to managers for their skills and leadership persona. A managers joyous smile, sense of humor and words of encouragement make employees work harder. They will do their best to see you succeed and make you look good among your higher peers. Keep myself physically engaged. I will be aware of what is going on with

my company and employees. I will be the person employees can count on for relevant company questions. Be mentally intact, and morally sound. I will broaden my mind in the workplace and outside of the business. I will always be curious about everything around me, and try to incorporate what I learn into everyday leadership practices.
Amelya Stevenson is the cofounder of e-VentExe in Granite Bay, which provides businesses with human resources tips and techniques on organizational effectiveness and overall strategic and healthy cultural influences in the workplace.

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Congratulations to Our Coloring Contest Winners!


Allie Age 9 Evie Age 6

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Each winner received a pair of tickets to the Holiday Teddy Bear Tea Fundraiser Dec. 1st at the Flower Farm Inn, Loomis

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things to do
WHATS HAPPENING BY SENA CHRISTIAN
Placer Pops Chorale will perform its holiday show at Sierra College and Harris Center.
COURTESY PLACER POPS CHORALE

ITS CHRISTMAS ONCE AGAIN


Placer Pops Chorale is inviting the public to experience the magic and pageantry of Christmas at the groups annual holiday performances. The auditioned choral group of 65 members performs with its own orchestra, and puts on two major concert series each year under the direction of Lorin Miller. The chorale draws from the American tradition, featuring popular music of the last 75 years.

Holiday Craft Fair & Book Sale


From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Maidu dec Community Center & Maidu Library, 1550 Maidu Drive in Roseville. More than 100 vendors sell handmade items. Used book sale, music, food, drinks and storytimes for children. Free admission and parking.

What: Placer Pops Chorales annual winter concerts When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15, at Dietrich Theatre; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 22, at Harris Center. Where: Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College, 5000 to Rocklin Road, Rocklin; Harris Center, 10 College Parkway, Folsom. dec dec Cost: $17.50-$32.50 at Dietrich Theatre; $20-$35 at the Harris Center. Info: Dietrich Theatre at (800) 838-3006, Harris Center at (916) 608-6888 or www.placerpops.org.

Festival of Lights Parade


At 5:30 p.m. Saturday, beginning at upper end dec of Lincoln Way in Auburn and proceeding to the Gold Country Fairgrounds. Free. For more information, visit www.auburnchamber.net.

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All Native Craft Fair


From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Maidu Activity Center, 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive in Roseville. Vendors from California tribes and Cherokee Nation with contemporary jewelry, basketry and dec crafts. Free childrens activities, tribal drumming, traditional music and singing. Door prizes.

Santa Claws and Paws


From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and dec Sunday at Pet Food Express, 1009 Galleria Blvd. at The Fountains in Roseville. Dogs, cats and people can get their picture taken with Santa for a $10 donation, which includes a CD with photos. Proceeds benefit Guide Dogs For the Blind. For more information, visit www.placer4for2guides.com.

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Escape to the Island With Me-One


From 4-11 p.m. Thursday at Morgan Creek Golf Club, 8791 Morgan Creek Lane in dec Roseville. Fundraiser for the nonprofit Me-One Foundation includes happy hour, dinner, live auction and music from X Factor contestant Christian Hollingsworth. Tickets cost $100 per person. To purchase, visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

Live the Experience Nativity Drive-Thru


From 7-10 p.m. at dec dec dec dec Roseville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 914 Cirby Way. There will be live actors and animals and narration. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.rosevillesdachurch.org/nativity.

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Showtimes at 7 p.m. dec dec Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, presented by Stand Out Talent at Tower Theater, 417 Vernon St. in Roseville. Tickets cost $12 adult, $10 senior, $5 children and students. For more information, visit http://standouttalent.org.
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Holidays in the Hills Wine Tour


At 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 17 wineries in Auburn, Lincoln, Loomis, Newcastle dec dec and Meadow Vista. Wine tasting, craft vendors, toy drive, prizes, holiday decorations. Free admission with toy donation, otherwise individual winery tasting fees apply. For more information, visit www.placerwine.com.
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dec dec Showtimes at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Featuring the Moscow Classical Ballet, one of three ballet companies supported by the Russian government. Tickets cost $29 to $65. To purchase tickets, visit www.harriscenter.net.

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Fort Bragg, Mendocino worth the drive


s someone who absolutely hates long car rides, I surprised even myself when I suggested a trip to Fort Bragg for my husbands birthday. But, since this was the big 3-0 and he wanted nothing more than to get out of town for a long weekend, I asked several friends about good day trips, and they agreed: Nothing beats the seaside.

Relax By The Seashore

Take in a view of the waves from the gazebo at Heritage House Inn, where the movie Same Time, Next Year was filmed.
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BY KRISSI KHOKHOBASHVILI

Its a meandering drive to the north coast, but one I quickly came to terms with as I found myself actually enjoying the journey through towering trees that eventually give way to a breathtaking view of the ocean. Upon arriving in Fort Bragg, I have to admit I was less than impressed. The main stretch of Highway 1 seems all too short, and I found myself wondering if wed just spent half a day of driving to end up in a dumpy little town. But my husband and I decided to start exploring immediately, and we quickly found out that the best parts of Fort Bragg are inside the doors of those aging buildings. Fort Braggs downtown is an impulse shoppers paradise, from knick-knack shops and dusty bookstores to an entire store devoted to socks. My husband spent hours in an antique camera/violin store, while I found myself engrossed in perusing the shelves of a seaside

shop split in half Jewish memorabilia on the left, ocean collectibles on the right. We ventured to Glass Beach, a former dump where years of crashing waves have polished and smoothed bits of glass. While we didnt see much glass, we did enjoy standing on a cliffs edge and watching the early morning waves. Perhaps the best hidden gem we found was our bed and breakfast. We stayed at Atrium Bed and Breakfast, and with the modest price for two nights, we thought we might be staying at a less-than-ideal spot. However, we were enchanted with the place right away. Right off Highway 1, Atrium consists of a handful of rooms of varying themes and sizes. We stayed in the Quilt Room, a darling little room with an iron bed, fireplace and, of course, quilts all over. The owner was always on hand to help with directions and dining suggestions, and even of-

fered fresh-baked cookies to her guests every afternoon. The centerpiece of Atrium is a peaceful relaxation area between the rooms and main house. I had to get some work done during our trip, but found it was no problem to curl up on one of several outdoor couches and type away, surrounded by lush plants and the peaceful sound of the ocean just across the street. As my husband and I are more inclined to nibble our way through a trip, rather than take in elaborate meals, we enjoyed several coffee shops and bakeries throughout the area. Our favorite was the Mendocino Cookie Company, serving up deliciously gooey creations. We also enjoyed several coffee shops and diners along Highway 1, but for his big birthday dinner, we decided to do it right and got a table at the Cliff House, a traditional seafoodand-steak restaurant by the sea.

The view is perfect from every table, as the clever designers set the tables on tiers no one blocks the seaside sights. We thoroughly enjoyed our hearty meal, and closed it out with a triple-chocolate mousse (covered in ganache!) that was better than any birthday cake. Part of the reason we chose Fort Bragg is its proximity to Mendocino, an adorable seaside town full of shopping and quaint restaurants. We stopped off at Point Cabrillo Light Station, where a short hike leads visitors to a working lighthouse/museum. Visitors can take a peek inside the home where lighthouse operators of yesteryear lived.

Mendocino is also home to the Heritage House Inn, a place with a special place in my heart. My favorite film, 1978s Same Time, Next Year, was filmed there, and while the inn has been closed for some time, its now being renovated and the crew there welcomed an Alan Alda fan and her less-thanenthusiastic partner to explore the grounds. As I delighted in finding landmarks from Sea Shadows Inn, I ended up standing in a gazebo very recognizable from the film, watching the waves crash in. I breathed in the salty air from one direction, smelled the pines from the other, and realized the north coast is a very special place.

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Local Author Wants You To Shoot For The Moon


do almost anything; either go to the ocean or be in the mountains, so its a beautiful area and very nice from that standpoint.
What gave you the idea to create a childrens book?

BY TOBY LEWIS

ack May is a retired cattleman who moved to Roseville in 2003. He is an active Granite Bay Rotarian and is involved with several projects that donate money to help the homeless, Granite Bay High School and others. He is also an author. His book, Jumping Jackie: The Cow That Jumped Over the Moon, has earned him a touch of local fame, as well as a few awards. We sat down recently for a candid conversation about his life, his career and why it is important to follow your dreams.
Where did you grow up?

In southern Wisconsin, on a farm. We were cattlemen in the beef business. Ive spent most of my life in Iowa. I worked for one company for 42 years based out of Iowa. We were in the livestock business, making all kinds of livestock feed from rabbit feed to goat feed and fish food. But mostly it was cattle. I retired from them in 2002.
What brought you out to this area?

I was going through cancer treatment actually, and when I was waiting to go in for treatment I got to thinking about the old nursery rhyme, Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon So then I thought maybe I could write a story about that. The story took place on a farm where I grew up in Wisconsin. Ive always had kind of a creative mind, so I wrote the book, and its doing quite well. I also noticed that so many children arent as active as I think they should be and this is a real problem for me. So I developed this Moon Jump Trainer toy to get them to spend more hours

practicing the standing long jump or the standing high jump. Ive found once they get started with it, the kids dont want to quit. The toy is just coming to market now. But it has been very rewarding; a lot of people have started to notice.
Tell me about your book.

she and her mother got together and made up at the county fair. They were hoping shed jump 20 feet, but when she and her mother made up, she got so excited she shot off into the air and went over the moon. The moral of the story is to follow your dreams.
Is this something you hope to profit from or are you more concerned with encouraging children to reach for their dreams?

Well, its about this calf and its mother. There is a little story in how the mother wants her (daughter) to be like she is and this calf is more of a tomboy. She likes to run and jump and play. Then this little boy started playing with her. That was me when I was a kid. He trained her to jump and she kept jumping higher and higher, but she and her mother had a falling out. They hadnt spoken for a long time. Finally,

Obviously, Id like to make a little bit of money off of it, but that isnt my big motivation. I am comfortable. But if I can get more kids to become more active, and I feel like Ive had just a little bit of a part in helping children be more healthy, then that would be very rewarding for me.
Why is it important for children to dream big?

whether you think you are or not. And you are either a good role model or you are a bad role model. I had a mentor early in my business career. He never went to high school, but boy he was smart. He worked hard and was very positive about all the things he did. He instilled in me a lot of the values that I still have today. I think you have to be a role model for young people. You can be one of two kinds a good role model or a bad one.
Would you consider yourself a bit of a child still?

I lost my wife in 2000 due to a car accident. And so I remarried this gal from Woodland. We had dated in high school. I had kept track of her brother. She and I hadnt seen each other for 40 years, but we made contact and so here I am.
What do you like about the Granite Bay community?

Ive found the people to be very friendly. My experience has been that they do what they say they are going to do, and I like that. Ive always been a big believer in that. In this area, there are so many things to do within 100 miles. You can

I think if you dream big and work hard, its just amazing what you can do. You have to be able to dream big and then work hard to get there. Ive never seen anybody be really successful by telling themselves they couldnt do something. Its that I can attitude you see in sports all the time. Its in everything. Its amazing what you see some people achieve just because they worked hard and believed.
Why is it important for adults to encourage childrens dreams?

Well, a lot of people think Im childish (laughs). Im 76, but I think a lot of people think I think young. I try to. In Rotary, some might think Im crazy, but thats another subject, and they may be right (laughs). But I think you have to be positive and look ahead. Being from Wisconsin, Im a Packer fan and Vince Lombardi used to say, If you think you can, you can. If you think you cant, youll be right. I believe its true; if you set out your mind to do something, you wont always be successful but you cant let that stop you. That just has to be a learning process to go through and learn and do better.
So, youre a Packers fan. What do you think of Aaron Rodgers versus Brett Favre?

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Well, I think everybody has a role model at some point in his or her life. You are a role model to somebody,

Ooooh. Well, at one time I had season tickets for the Packers when I lived there. But that was back before Favre was even the quarterback there. They are different, but I like them both. Right now, of course Id have to say Id take Aaron Rodgers. From being out here, the few people that Ive come across who know Aaron Rodgers say he is a really great person from a good family. But Favre was an exciting player to watch, no doubt about that.
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