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e live in an area of California selfordained as the farm-to-fork capital of the United States. As both a journalist and a consumer, Ive seen organic farmers harvesting their bounties, and spoken with restaurateurs building their menus around locally grown and raised food. Ive come to understand how agriculture, food security, chemicals, water, land use and policy intersect. I also subscribe to a community supported agriculture program, which means once a month fresh, organic fruits and veggies are delivered to my doorstep. Then I spend the next several days relishing the healthy produce and figuring out how to make use of ingredients such as
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leeks and bok choy. Im still, um, perfecting those recipes. I think its fair to claim I have a handle on the basics of farming and food systems, and now Im excited for a new opportunity: getting to write about farm-to-fork for the View as part of our new section devoted to the subject. Personally, Im compelled to write about farming because I doubt there is a subject matter with more direct impact on peoples lives, and the well-being of societies across the globe. This
belief was reinforced in November when I traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, for a conference on transforming broken food systems and creating just communities that maintain a respect for the natural environment. Some 400 attendees farmers, policy geeks, pesticide watchdogs, university students, food industry workers converged to explore strategies for better food systems. One strategy involved increasing the prevalence of urban farming and consumer support for family farms. And, so, with the impassioned belief that better food systems sit on the horizon, and here in Placer County we have growers and restaurateurs pushing that momentum ahead, our new section is born.
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Soto family runs Honor Group, heals from PTSD

ark Soto remembers the day his oldest son shared his plans to join the U.S. Marines with acute detail. The family had a home in Granite Bay at the time and Soto made a good living as a mortgage lender, and he optimistically figured he could talk his son out of the risky decision by offering to buy him a house. Ill never forget that day: sitting on the porch and literally trying to bribe him to not join, he said. But it was too late. His son, Joshua, had made up his mind. Hed actually decided to join the Marines several years earlier as a teenager watching the horrors of 9/11 unfold. At 19 years old, with a wife and baby, he felt the time had come to make good on that promise. So, his father acquiesced and gave his blessing.
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Within a couple of months, Joshua was gone, off to boot camp. That was the best decision Ive ever made in my life, Joshua Soto, 27, said. I got to meet amazing people and I got to do crazy things you only see on TV or in the movies, and I got to enjoy the company of true warriors. Eight years later, he medically retired from the Marines. He had deployed a combined three times to Iraq and Afghanistan, and saw terror no one should have to see, and three months ago rejoined civilian life, bringing with him a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. As his family heals from the very real impacts of war, they have also committed themselves to a bigger cause: Bestowing respect and appreciation for American military veterans through The Honor Group.
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In 2007, Mark Soto was coaching football at Del Oro High School in Loomis. That was also the year both his sons deployed to Iraq at the same time; his younger son, Benjamin, now 25, served in the U.S. Army. The brothers were stationed only 60 miles apart, but couldnt see each other. They would call you and could hear the sounds of war in the background, Mark Soto said, recalling that difficult time. There were a lot of sleepless nights, and a lot of prayers. They still have those nights, as he and his wife, Teresa, worry about the hundreds of other service members they have come to care for through their sons. Military parents often speak of becoming part of a new type of family, and the same thing happened for the Sotos. But Mark Soto needed to do something: When youre alone and theyre gone fighting, you want to do something to keep your mind busy. So, he organized an annual yellow ribbontying event down Douglas Boulevard to honor veterans, and then he and fellow Del Oro coach Casey Taylor whose dad was a Vietnam veteran decided to organize a football game of competing coaches with proceeds benefitting veteran causes. He served as executive director of Allegiant Battle for Veterans from 2010 until resigning in March, and then founded the nonprofit Honor Group. He continues to organize Battle at the Capital, which has become the largest football invitational fundraiser on the West Coast, he said, proudly.
Top, Patty and Tom Schumacher finish tying a yellow ribbon and head off to the next spot along Douglas Boulevard during an event in late November. The Schumachers son Victor Dew was a Marine killed in Afghanistan. Left, Donna Hogue secures a yellow ribbon in honor of veterans to a stop sign in Granite Bay. Above, Patty Schumacher ties a yellow ribbon to a tree.
The nonprofit organization partners with school districts, faithbased groups and the philanthropic community to educate about the heroes of the armed forces. They connect with the best of the best high school football teams on the West Coast and teach them about giving back. During a big event in October, a Navy Seal parachuted down onto the football field, wounded vets spoke about their experiences and attendees could check out a military expo. The organizations main thrust is to build awareness around the struggles of returning veterans and to show appreciation, but the group also raises money to purchase rehabilitation equipment for wounded veterans; they had raised enough money to buy five track chairs all-terrain wheelchair vehicles that cost $12,000 each by the end of last year. Its hard to talk about it and not get emotional that so many people out there love our military veterans and want to give back, Mark Soto said. Thats huge. The Honor Group also works to connect veterans to higher education and employment opportunities.
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continued from page 5 Joshua Soto recently joined The Honor Group as a board member to assist other veterans and provide moral support. He also acts as that person other military veterans can relate to after all, hes one of them.
Finding Space To Heal

After serving for six years in a combat unit and training infantry for two, Joshua Soto medically retired from the Marines. He had realized several months earlier that his head wasnt clear; and a year and a half ago, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. I knew I was suffering, he said. But so many service members refuse to claim the burden of PTSD because a lot of us dont want to believe were screwed up or messed up, but three deployments, somethings going to shake loose and it finally got me. Post-traumatic stress disorder affects about 7.7 million American adults (children can get it, too), according to the National Institute of Mental Health. PTSD develops after a terrifying ordeal that involves physical harm or the threat of harm, and a person most at risk is someone who has lived through a dangerous event or trauma; has a history of mental illness; got hurt or saw someone hurt or killed; feels horror, helplessness or fear; lacks social support; and must deal with extra stress. While some people begin to experience symptoms within a few months of the incident, others dont see issues emerge until years later. The symptoms
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must last at least a month to be considered PTSD, and the course of recovery varies from person to person, according to NIMH. Despite the medical communitys recognition of PTSD, the military wasnt necessarily accommodating to service members experiencing these struggles. Five years ago, when military personnel returned from overseas, they couldnt say anything about their mental struggles out of fear theyd be perceived as weak and unable to do their job, Joshua Soto said. Thats since changed. But the stigma attached to post-traumatic stress disorder typically, that the person diagnosed might randomly freak out largely remains. Joshua Soto said 99 percent of the time its just that the person wants to be left alone, and Dont ask questions that dont need to be asked, such as how many people someone has killed. Its just the amount of crap (weve) seen is spilling over and were trying to just control that and have a normal life, he said. But wanting space to heal doesnt mean he is unwilling to open up about some of his war experiences, acknowledging for instance, how he pulled out the bodies of four Marines who had been killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in October 2010. That was the worst day of my life, he said. But he takes solace in knowing he helped return the bodies of these fallen young men back home to their families. Only later did he learn that the same Marine his father had recently
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Above, Joshua Soto served three deployments overseas and medically retired from the U.S. Marines. Right, Joshua Soto, left, and Mark Soto use football to raise awareness about wounded veterans and to increase appreciation for those who serve in the armed forces through The Honor Group.
eulogized, a man named Victor Dew, was a resident of Granite Bay and one of the men he pulled from the bombed vehicle. Dews mother, Patty Schumacher, now serves as CEO of The Honor Group. Joshua Soto has been out of the military for three months. He lives in Rio Linda with his three children and wife, Alisha theyll celebrate their 10th anniversary next year. They spent Thanksgiving with their family, and his brother was there, too, along with their sister. This was the first time in years the whole Soto family spent the holiday together.
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ennifer Arey views her lifes gift as being of service to others, whether at home, church, with friends and family or within her Granite Bay community. After her beloved and feisty grandmother, who also resided in Granite Bay, suffered a stroke in 2012, Arey was by her grandmothers side as she went through the journey of hospice care. Before her grandmothers death a few months later, Arey and her family were overcome with gratitude for the care hospice nurses provided, including their role as a resource to the family. Hospice is extremely hard, Arey said. There are very long days and you wait there all day for the hospice nurse to help and find out more answers. In the end, its the great unknown. After this experience, along with some changes in her household, including her oldest child going off to college and her other child nearing the end of high school, Arey began to look deep within herself to determine the next chapter in life. She had been a stay-at-home mom for several years. What mark do you want to leave on this world? she said. A close friend encouraged me to volunteer (for The Bloom Project) and then I unexpectedly
read an inspiring book full of encouragement. Its an amazing circle, when things keep getting put in front of you like that. Arey traveled to Bend, Ore., immediately to learn more about the organization from its founder, Heidi Berkman. After I met with Heidi, I was ready to go, she said. When you know, you just know. The rest, as they say, is history. Arey would soon transplant The Bloom Project into her own community of Granite Bay. Jennifer had the interest, passion and spirit that matched the organizations mission and the intent that we have to make an impact in each community, Berkman said. Jennifer loves her community; it was evident from the beginning of talking with her. Founded in 2007, The Bloom Project is a nonprofit organization that designs fresh floral arrangements for hospice and palliative care patients, providing patients and their families with beauty and joy during a difficult time. Many of the flowers used in the designed arrangements are donated by local grocery stores, floral wholesalers or special events. Each week, volunteers
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The Bloom Project volunteer project manager Jennifer Arey and Cameron Hunter, 12, arrange bouquets destined for hospice patients.
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continued from 7 create simple bouquets and arrangements that hospice staff then share with their patients in the hospice home or care facility. This is a very unique and personal and emotional connection that were trying to make (and) gift were trying to give, Berkman said. Its bigger than sharing beauty and joy
through flowers. We need to remember hospice patients and their families, and show kindness and thoughtfulness. Arey launched The Bloom Project locally in October and already possesses an evergrowing list of volunteers who visit her workshop (her home garage) a couple of times a week to design unique floral arrangements.
To date, Arey and her team of volunteers have created and delivered an astonishing 526 arrangements to Bristol Hospice in Roseville. From there, hospice nurses deliver bouquets to their patients. It is beyond what well ever know what it means to the patient when these flowers are delivered, Arey said. But Im so happy to be a part of it. Arey recently received an email from a hospice nurse sharing an experience. Her note read: This patient has been more
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Granite Bay woman teaches yoga to youth and adults

BY EILEEN WILSON
f its true that YOLO means you only live once in teen speak, Lori Jorgensen wants your life to be as healthy and mindful as possible. Fortuitously, her friends also coined the acronym to mean Yoga by Lori. Thats why Jorgensen opened her own yoga studio in her home last year, an offshoot of a peaceful pastime that brings balance and joy to her own familys lives. The studio is bringing peace, balance and joy to yoga practitioners lives, as well. In Granite Bay, near Folsom Lake, in a lushly wooded and quiet setting, the studio imbues relaxation with its meditative color palette, woven blankets and soft music swirling throughout the space. Of course, the room, with its stunning views, was built for work as much as rest. Jorgensen teaches both Vinyasa flow a series of movements from sun salutations to musclebuilding poses and gentle, restorative yoga, in which yogis learn to hold poses at length and focus on proper breathing techniques. Both are
For kids, I think yoga is a completely different experience than it is for adults.
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designed to give practitioners strength and balance. Jorgensen isnt new to exercise. As an ultramarathoner, she credits strength training and yoga with allowing her to run 50-mile races with no injuries. Today she focuses on yoga, and her greatest joy is sharing the practice with young people. Step into the studio on a Wednesday afternoon and youll see a group of 12-year-old boys doing down dog and cobra pose. The class is also open to teenage girls. My son would pull me aside after his baseball practice and ask me if we could do a half-hour of yoga, Jorgensen said. He was the inspiration for offering a class for young people, and now my Youth Yoga is my favorite class. Jorgensen said the class makes a big differ-
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Yoga instructor Lori Jorgensen works out with her youth students in her Granite Bay studio.
issues in here, she said. Jorgensen wants to expand her business to include sports teams and other youth-focused organizations in the future. With kids its about preventing sports injuries, she said. Theyre going and going. Theyre constantly compounding their muscles and they dont necessarily stretch. I also think yoga helps their internal focus. They need someone who will help them spend time focusing on themselves. They need to learn to find balance in their lives and to talk about what that means. For kids, I think yoga is a completely different experience than it is for adults. Jorgensen isnt the only
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continued from 11 one who thinks yoga is important for youth. Mom Connie Mancasola cant say enough about her son Masons participation at the studio. He gets to be really centered and, as a 12year-old boy, that doesnt happen very often, Mancasola said. Mancasolas son is an athlete, and his mom credits yoga with helping him in every sport, particularly with his golf swing an important improvement since hes a competitive golfer. The yoga practice allows him to strengthen areas of weakness and improve his physical balance. But more
than anything, Mancasola appreciates the mental aspects of the exercise. Its just so great to see him come home and want to walk us through all the poses, she said. He knows the names of the poses, and I would say that his yoga time is his most relaxing hour of the week. Jorgensen, who also teaches at a yoga studio in Auburn, works with senior citizens and people of all fitness abilities. She knows some people can be intimidated by a large studio or gym. I opened my studio because people were seeking out a peaceful environment I dont present my classes as you need to be a yogi, she said. Theres the intimidation that goes along with some studios, and a lot of misconceptions. This is just simple yoga that will benefit people physically.
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hen my wife had her birthday last month, I wanted to take her out somewhere special to celebrate. Ive been to Hawks, and Ive been to Source Global Tapas, both of which would have been fine special occasion choices. But I wanted to try something different this time. I have been to Paul Martins American Grill in Roseville a few times, but only for lunch, and given the restaurants reputation for excellence, I decided, why not give it a try? We arrived on a Thursday, just after 7 p.m. The place was packed with people crowding up the bar and our table was not yet ready. Normally, we would wait in the bar for our table, but on this occasion, the bar was so packed (undoubtedly leftovers from the happy hour crowd), we had no choice but to stand awkwardly near the front desk and wait. The happy hour crowd was a mix of young (sub)urban professionals, middle-aged folks and ruffians who were likely only there for the drink specials. The ambiance of the place was vibrant, active and exciting. Happy hour, we found out, lasts from 3-7 p.m. every day, even weekends, which is a rare find. We did not have to wait too long and once we were seated, we found our booth to be comfortable and nicely situated in the middle of all the action, which we enjoyed since we are both people watchers. The Paul Martins dining room is open with dim, comfortable lighting. Large, circular light features add an air of sophistication and elegance to the dining room. We were not impressed, however, with the fake flower arrangements that decorated the space. Our server, Matt, came to our table almost immediately after we were seated. He was very friendly and had a good work-
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ing knowledge of the menu. Although there were no additions to the menu that night, Matt recommended we try the salmon tacos. But given the price tag ($23 for two tacos seemed a bit excessive to us), we opted to start with the salt and pepper shrimp ($17). Salmon tacos aside, everything on the menu seemed to be reasonably priced. The most expensive item on the menu was the blackened rib-eye steak ($34). Most other entres were in the $20 range, which is about what you would expect at a place such as this. We found the wine list to be quite extensive, with something for nearly every palate and in every price range. Our first course, the salt and pepper shrimp, was delivered surprisingly fast given how busy the restaurant was, which was nice. The shrimp, lightly breaded and served with a pesto aioli, had a slight hint of lemon and a salty finish clearly the aquatic version of salt and pepper chicken. For wine, I chose the 2010 Vino Robles Red4, which Matt described to me as a syrah from Paso Robles. Being a fan of red blends, I quickly corrected him explaining that the Red4 is a delicious blend of syrah, petite sirah, grenache and mourvedre. Matt then brought out the bottle to show me I was correct, and thanked me for imparting a bit of knowledge onto him, which I thought was very professional on his part. Matts professionalism continued, as all of our plates and silverware were appropriately removed and replaced between courses. We both found the portion sizes to be appropriate, not too much and not too little. For my second course, I tried the beet salad ($13) with chilled cauliflower. I found the dish to be heavy on the vinegar and quite tangy to the taste. After a quick consult to the menu, I realized the goat cheese that is called for was not present on the plate. I pointed this out to Matt, who agreed with me but didnt offer to bring me a side of goat cheese to finish the dish. Perhaps, I mentioned to my date, the cheese would have balanced out the dish, which I found to be quite tart. My date ordered the tortilla soup ($9), which came out hot, mildly spicy and was a bit heavy on verde sauce. I surmised the verde flavor was probably derived from the same sauce Paul Martins uses for its famous chile verde lunch dish. For the main course, I chose the hangar steak entre ($23). I told Matt that I like my steak, especially hangar steak, to be prepared black and blue (charred on the outside, rare in the middle). My steak came out nice and rare, but the char I was looking
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continued from 13 for was not there. I found the steak to be a bit under seasoned on its own, but when mixed with the other elements on the plate (arugula, sweet potato), the dish was quite balanced and delicious. My date ordered the marinated skirt steak ($24), which she found to be wonderfully seasoned and cooked perfectly. Since I was not driving, I went ahead and ordered a second glass of wine to go with my entre, of which I left up to the discretion of our server. Matt
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served with the dessert (perhaps that is Paul Martins policy), Matt did take the dessert off the bill as a birthday present. At the conclusion of our
recommended the Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon ($16), which I found to be big, bold and full of oak. It was a nice complement to my steak.
Since we were there also to celebrate my dates birthday, I let her pick the dessert and she chose the banana crme pie ($9). While no candle was
meal, we both commented that three courses were more than enough to leave us satisfied so much so that we could not finish the main course and had it boxed up to take with us. The fourth course, dessert, was perhaps unnecessary, but appropriate given the birthday occasion. Would I go back to Paul Martins for another special occasion? Perhaps. While the service was nearly flawless (goat cheese incident aside), we found the food to be mildly exciting
and somewhat common. But given the professionalism of the staff, the menu knowledge of the servers and soft, elegant ambiance, this restaurant will remain somewhere near the top of my list of places to go when I want to be treated right.
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ing better and donated money. The Best Western Hotel in Roseville agreed to put Anthony up for $60 a night and waive the $20 pet fee, so he and River can stay as long as needed, according to a post by Martin on Facebook. Ashleigh Fords family also donated to the pair. We never know what is in our own futures someday this could be any of us, Ford said. Im so proud of the people in our community and Jennifer to have the courage to let this man in her vehicle with her children. So many people these days would have been too afraid because of the way the world has become. She wasnt afraid or scared. She just did the right thing. To donate to Anthony and River, visit www.go fundme.com/5swh1o.
dog named River was hit by a car on Douglas Boulevard in Granite Bay Dec. 16 while walking with his human companion, Steve Anthony, who is homeless. The car kept on going. But Jennifer Martin saw the after-effects of the incident and stopped her car to help Anthony and his injured dog, taking them both to the Atlantic Street Veterinary Hospital Pet Emergency Center in Roseville. Martin launched a fundraiser on Facebook, requesting donations for Rivers surgery and for his human companion $10,000 has been raised. Christmas should be a time of joy, not a time of
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Farmer Gregg Novotny looks at beans grown at his Mount Pleasant Farm in Lincoln in late summer.
ount Pleasant Farm & Gardens in Lincoln is not your typical modern-day industrial farm, instead harkening back to another era when agriculture operated as part of a larger biological system and when beneficial insects were embraced and weed pulling done without the use of harmful chemicals. Along the 10-acre propertys perimeter live the farms underpaid workers: ants that deal with troublesome infestations, snakes that eat gophers and rats and beneficial birds. Once established, this hedgerow of native trees and shrubs will be self-sustaining and wont need water, and will become part of the farmers vision to create the right eco-balance. Farmer Gregg Novotny has 40 years of combined experience in biodynamic, French intensive gardening and organic horticulture. He operates the farm with the philosophies of these prac-
tices in mind. Mount Pleasant aims to create a diversified, balanced ecosystem where the farms health and fertility come from within. Novotny, of Colfax, essentially practices organic farming, avoiding synthetic pesticides and genetically engineered seeds, but he has no immediate plans to apply for organic certification through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The process is timeconsuming and expensive, and his focus now is on building the farm and its many projects, including its centerpiece a community supported agriculture program, or CSA. Customers sign up as members of the CSA and get weekly deliveries of fresh, seasonal produce. These programs not only connect consumers directly with the local grower behind their food, they play a vital role in the financial sustainability of independent farms. Mount Pleasant showcases the future of farming in California, where farm-to-fork is all the rage. But it also illustrates the challenges in small-scale, biodynam-
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On a bright morning in late summer, the farms six full-time employees set to work harvesting produce and packing CSA boxes for their 30 members in the program. They hope to get to 100 next year, and Novotny thinks the land will eventually produce enough to support 350 members. There is a small or large size option running either $20 or $28 weekly. The abundance of the produce is often the main criticism, if you can call it that, of the CSA program, as consumers end up wasting some of the food. Mount Pleasant encourages people to eat vegetables not just as a side dish, but as filling up twothirds of their plate. And not just for dinner, but breakfast and lunch, too. To assist, Novotny sends a weekly email with a recipe using ingredients in that weeks box. Its not a Julia Child thing, he
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Next, he prepared the soil for planting, which didnt take much, seeing as how for more than a decade it had been composting itself with grasses growing, then dying, then growing, then dying. One day while trenching for irrigation, he looked down and saw thousands of praying mantises. Stuff like that wouldnt happen, no matter how well you prepared an organic farm, you wouldnt have this population, Novotny said. This land was special. The workers planted Johnnys
Selected Seeds, and celebrated their first harvest in March 2013. Once a crop is finished, it dries up and is ground up and turned over and a cover crop is planted, such as fava beans, peas, barley and black-eye peas. They have a way of pulling nitrogen a chemical element agriculture thrives on into their roots and back into the soil. Mount Pleasant doesnt use big machinery or chemicals, which means the work is labor-intensive and, therefore, costly.
Meanwhile, he kept thinking about that dream to have a farm. I always wanted to do this, but everyone told me I couldnt, Novotny said. Hed been warned that farming is a hard way to make a living and, indeed, Mount Pleasant is in the red. The business doesnt receive federal farm subsidies. Upon buying the land in May 2012, Novotny immediately took a shovel and started digging there was good soil here. He made a pond and repaired a 100-year-old drainage system.
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Mount Pleasants produce is now available in three seasonal farmers markets, and the farm is waitlisted for a highly competitive year-round market. This winter, theyll plant blackberries, raspberries and blueberries. Soon the hills will be covered with fruit trees. Because the farm has a surplus of food, they donate 1,200 pounds of veggies to the Placer Food Bank weekly, as part of Placer Community Gardens, a program that enrolls private gardens, commercial farms, or-
chards, ranches and public gardens and links them to materials and volunteers in exchange for agreeing to donate a portion of their harvest to the food bank. This food goes out to some 60 local hunger-relief organizations, and is then distributed to 90,000 people in Placer, Nevada and El Dorado counties. Local farms are essential partners in our efforts to nourish our community and end hunger, said Placer Food Bank Program Director Alan Osterstock. One of the food banks primary goals has been to increase the quantity of fresh produce and thereby the nutritional value of the food we distribute to our hunger-relief partners. Farm staff have been in talks with a local school district to make the farm a field trip stop a place where children can learn about native plants, gardening without synthetic pesticides and the importance of beneficial insects. Perhaps, they will one day want to become farmers themselves.
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There are not that many people in this area doing vision therapy. After my residency in vision therapy, I taught vision therapy at the Southern California College of Optometry on a part-time basis. I knew that was something I wanted to do.
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e generally think of eyesight in the sense of being able to see clearly, whether naturally or by the use of corrective lenses. But theres a lot more involved. Granite Bay optometrist Dr. Richard Borghi offers therapy for a range of visual difficulties dealing with sight and vision that we might not consider until we or someone we
Dr. Richard Borghi demonstrates a corrective vision test in his Granite Bay office. Borghi has practiced optometry locally since 1992.
love develops a problem that needs special handling. Borghi received his optometry degree in 1981 from Ferris State University in Michigan. He continued his training at the Southern California College of Optometry, where he completed a residency program in childrens vision. He has practiced optometry locally since 1992.
Some children have difficulty in school because they cannot see properly and may need glasses, but other children are not very efficient at using their eyes together or cannot focus properly. Theres something called convergence insufficiency where your eyes dont turn together and work together well. So, we (also work) with stroke patients who may have different problems, such as double vision and blurry vision.
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A three-dimensional image of a clown is used to gauge a patients binocularity.
There are quite a few tests that we do now in checking for dyslexia, which is a big problem with a lot of kids. One particular type of dyslexia, called dyseidesia, can be improved with vision therapy. When we know a child has dyseidesia, we work with sequencing, visual memory and other things that help.
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macular degeneration are age, diet and smoking. We do a DNA test that identifies individuals who have inherited disease-causing genes, who are at increased risk of vision loss as they age. We can identify specific antioxidants that may possibly help reduce the amount of macular degeneration or keep it from getting worse.
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ave you ever been in a home that just felt right? It felt so comfortable, so relaxing that you walked in and never wanted to leave? Well, this property on Waterbury Way in Granite Bay is just that home. The home is large more than 4,000 square feet. But it feels wonderfully cozy, in spite of its size, in every single room. Start with the exterior. A hint of Nantucket architecture surrounded by lush rose gardens, thick foliage and stamped and stained concrete lets you know youre entering a home of quality. Whats possibly the most amazing feature of this home is the backyard area and the view. Tucked on the edge of a lake in the Treelake Development, the home has a beautiful view over the lake. But the views from the private and intimate spaces in the yard are spectacular, as well. Start with the water feature tucked into a grass area with adjacent patio. The area is ultra-private and abuts an outdoor kitchen and large outdoor fireplace. Look toward the lake and you will see a long infinity pool with hot tub and fountain nearly overhanging the lake, the pool and surrounding area is something you would expect to find in a boutique resort. The house combines indoor and outdoor living beautifully with the use of dual conservatories on either side of the house. The conservatories are glassed-in rooms with views over the lake, as well. Covered patios include ceiling fans and privacy. But indoors, the homes attention to detail is spectacular. Formal rooms feature pillars and pre-cast fireplaces in unique styles, and the floor is a beautiful layer of cream-colored marble. The kitchen in the home has a variety of beautifully colored cabinets and the granitetopped center island has a cook top with a stunning cop-
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he Roseville Joint Union High School District school board has selected a nearly 20year veteran of the district to take the reins as superintendent July 1. The unanimous vote in favor of Ron Severson as the new top administrator came at the Dec. 10 school board meeting. Severson is currently the deputy superintendent and will replace Tony Monetti, who is retiring after the 2013-14 school year. With the changes in school district funding and the adoption of Common Core, it just made sense to the board to select a known quantity who had exhibited excellence in all areas in which he had served and was very well-respected in the education community, wrote board President Jan Pinney, in a letter to staff. Ron is an accomplished visionary who we have every confidence will lead the district to new heights of excellence. Pinney also thanked Monetti for giving the board plenty of time to transition his replacement. Monetti has led the district for the past 14 years. Severson began his career as a social science teacher and coach before eventually becoming assistant principal of Aptos High School in 1991. He joined the Roseville high
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Outgoing superintendent Tony Monetti, left, will be replaced by district veteran Ron Severson.
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Youre not just slumped over in the saddle like a sack of potatoes, Schultz said. Riders must sit square and balance on the saddle, hold up their body cores with an arch in their lower backs, hold their shoulders back using their upper bodies and chests, and, of course, hold onto those reins. Next, there are the legs. You put so much of your energy into your leg work because thats whats driving the horse forward, Schultz said. With lots of practice, horse and rider reach an understanding where both are working comfortably and in tandem. Then the fun stuff comes in, like jumping, said Ava Ewing, a frequent show champion. Its just such an amazing feeling, she said. It feels like youre flying in the air. Not all the riders compete in shows. The majority use the facility for training and enjoyment. Riding can be a refuge for those seeking stress relief, such as from hectic jobs, and the
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Although she rode as a girl, owning her first horse at age 15, Kroese has gravitated toward long reining akin to steering a horse from a carriage but practiced while standing on
the ground. She steers Trevor, 28, into circles and figure eights. Theres also the activity of brushing the horse and cleaning his feet, she said. Its an active thing, she said. Its not necessarily a fitness routine. I think its helped me keep going. I dont know what Ill do when I lose this horse. Kroese said the young at heart have an affinity for the sleek, graceful animals. Some of us just never like to grow up, she said. Were still back in the horses/cowboy stuff. Thats how it starts and you never lose that, I dont think.
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ts become a clich to make resolutions on Jan. 1 each year. Its expected of you. And why New Years resolutions instead of mid-year resolutions or biannual resolutions? Unless youve discovered that magical switch and are going to turn over a completely new leaf, New Years resolutions if we must make them have to be practical, manageable and sustainable. Otherwise, its pretty much a big waste of time and a drag on your psyche. But here I am, writing another article about resolutions and hoping that youll take to heart at least one of the actions mentioned below. Why not? Its
Financial Resolutions You Can Keep

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worth a try. One of the reasons we have trouble sticking with our shiny resolutions is they are too radical. Old habits die hard, so be easy on yourself and make small changes. But be consistent yet flexible. By the way, did I say to be consistent? If you have a partner, its important to get that person involved. Important financial decisions cannot be made in a vacuum. As
difficult as it may be, you do have to keep open communication with your partner to alleviate any misunderstanding and potential crisis down the road. So, lets take a look at a list of some basic financial resolutions: Set A Budget: As Lewis Carroll once famously said, If you dont know where youre going, any road will lead you there. To save money, you first need to know what youre spending. For starters, write down all your expenses, including the lattes and frappucinos. Then categorize them in order of importance. Create a sample budget and compare it with your actual spending. If you
have a moment of profound enlightenment, you know you may have some work to do. Eliminate unneeded expenses one at a time. Remember: You have a much better chance of success if you take it slow. For instance, if eating out is your biggest expense, rather than eliminating it completely, reduce it by one meal at a time. Build Up A Reserve: To pay for the deductible in the event of an auto accident, car problems or an unexpected expense in the event of a catastrophe, start building up an emergency nest egg. Ideally, you should have at least six to eight months worth of living expenses in a
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sitys campus, I got the sense of a well-rounded young adult on the move and a sensitive person who cares deeply for our worlds environment. She also loves music. I asked Kimberly what motivated her to want to achieve such a far-reaching accomplishment and if she had any tips to share with high school students. As you might expect from a person like Kimberly, she immediately gave credit to the advice of her older brother: Dont let a standardized test get in the way of going to your dream school; Kimberly Sinclair give it your all in your study efforts. Obviously, she did. But she also sees her perfect score as ironic, as she fully admits most of her study time was spent on the SAT test, which she took before the ACT: I spent six hours a week studying for the SAT test and when I was done I was totally prepared for the ACT. Kimberly is focused on becoming a world-renowned astronomer. Albert Einstein is her hero: He contributed so much to the world, yet he was a well-rounded person. I found Kimberly to be a young adult with dreams and ambitions OK, hers may be a little larger than most. When I asked Kimberly what she would do to change the world, she replied: Make more people aware of the environmental concerns, get more people to recognize the over use of our natural resources and commit to making changes that will save the Earths environment. Even with all the studying and lofty goals, Kimberly is a well-rounded and grounded young woman and music is the key to that. I love music, she said. It is who I am.
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ost of us age 35 or older have a few problem areas. No, I am not talking about a spare tire around the waist, or extra padding on the backside. Im talking about the everyday soreness and muscle pain we all seem to accept as aging. Im talking about posture. The word posture comes from the Latin verb ponere, which means to put or place. Posture refers to the position of the human body and its orientation in space. Posture is a state of skeletal and muscular balance and alignment that protects the supporting structures of the body from progressive deformity and injury; good posture allows the muscles of the body to function with maximum efficiency. Research shows joints are in a state of equilibrium when the least amount of
Cheers To A Pain-Free New Year

Rex Owens
physical energy is being used to maintain position. On a recent afternoon, as I walked to my car, I felt a little slouchy. I passed by a mirror and took a quick side scan. Pelvis? A little forwardly rotated, making my low back look too arched. Shoulders rounded forward, chin jutting forward slightly. Im 50 years old. Having been a college teacher these past four years and a professional trainer for 26 years, you would think people like me who exercise often and are aware of posture, flexibility and body balance would-
nt have this kind of problem. It may be a constant battle to maintain good posture, but it is well worth the time and effort. Dont believe posture matters? Stand up, cross your arms and squat as deep as you comfortably can and have bodily control. Now repeat that process, but this time raise your arms over your head and keep them as straight as you can above you. Arms should be at the side of your head at ear level. Now do the squat with your arms raised. Speaking to the 99 percent of us who noticed a dramatic difference, we have work to do. If you have chronic aches, pains and tightness, you may be able to simply manage it yourself. Safety note: There are many reasons for pain and inflammation, and I would certainly suggest you speak to your doctor. Most of us have chronic trouble
with a tight, sore or aching neck, shoulder, back, knees or feet. Your doctor can determine if what ails you is a software (nervous system/command and control) or a hardware (bone, joint, muscle, connective tissue/structural) problem. Moving poorly software problem. Inflamed joints hardware problem. Poor movement habits and inefficiency that lead to muscle and joint problems like swelling, pain and arthritis would be a software and hardware problem. To use a car analogy, the driver is the brain. The engine is our muscles. The chassis, suspension and tires would be equivalent to our body. If the driver hits every pothole, if the tire alignment is off or the engine timing is faulty, that car will have predictable problems. Why does all this matter? Because our bodies adapt al-
ong stress lines. Specifically, what you do consistently, how you move and carry yourself habitually, changes your very structure. You can end up with shorter, tight muscles in some areas and elongated and tight muscles in other areas. Flexibility matters, but lets define what it is not: Flexibility is not stretching. Stretching is an activity we do to gain, or regain flexibility (adequate extensibility and control around a joint in all planes of motion). Dont wait on pain. Be proactive. Have a chiropractor, physical therapist, massage therapist or trainer do a body alignment assessment. Learn what self-care activities, stretches and exercises you can do.
Rex Owens has worked in the fitness industry for 26 years, and 18 of those were in Granite Bay.
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hat are you going to do differently in 2014? Are you going to reduce your stress level? Are you going to improve your diet? Are you going to take exercise more seriously? Or, will you allow the next 365 days to pass by without changing a thing? If you havent put any thought into it, then do so now. The fact is you will age and change in 2014, and on Dec. 31, 2014, you will be slightly (or dramatically) different than you are today. The cool thing about a new year is it gives us the opportunity to reflect on our life, to acknowledge where we are and where we want to be headed. If you would like to go in the direction of improved
Make 2014 Your Best Year

Deb Skelton
health, lowered weight and increased strength, here are 17 suggested changes for you to apply to your life in 2014: Exercise two more hours each week than you did in 2013. Meet your daily sleep requirement. Drink less alcohol. Stay away from fad starvation diets. Stop drinking and eating artificial sweeteners. Use heavier dumbbells. Eat less bread, or even
eliminate gluten from your diet. Train for a 5K, 10K or a marathon. Eliminate corn syrup from your diet. Exercise at least four times each week. Eat healthy, simple dinners at home. Do not eat fast food. Drink less caffeine. Eat more protein and fiber. Drink water throughout your day. Do not eat packaged snack foods. Try a new activity, such as tennis or horseback riding. Now come up with a few of your own. I know there are some ideas that popped into your mind while you were reading my list.
Step back and reexamine the list. Which of these changes are you going to make your own? It may not be possible or reasonable to make all of these changes though the more you do, the greater your transformation will be. Once youve decided which healthy changes you plan to make this year, its time to make it official. Write it down, post it up, make it your Facebook status, tweet it, shout it from the rooftop, text your friends, put it in your journal, tell your mom, meditate on it and then ... do it!
Debra Skelton is a certified fitness consultant, a licensed nurse and owner of Motivate Health and Fitness. She can be reached at deb@gotatrainer.com.
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your surroundings in the room where you sleep. If youre using your bedroom as a home office, or study room or computer den, and you are having trouble sleeping, youll be better off designating the bedroom for its intended purpose: sleep. Here are additional tips we provide members and non-members of Kaiser Permanente who want to improve their sleep habits. Many of these can be found in our large health encyclopedia on www.kp. org. Avoid caffeine, especially in the afternoon and evening If you must nap during the day, do so at least four hours before bedtime, and not for an extended period of time Exercise for 30 to 60 minutes, at least three times a week, and not less than four hours before your bedtime Prepare yourself mentally for sleep If youre not sleepy when you climb into bed, dont expect to get much sleep Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends Dont lie in bed at night watching TV or using electronic devices Avoid relying on alcohol to put yourself to sleep Drink most fluids earlier in the day, so you dont wake up to use the bathroom during the night Avoid bedtime snacks, or eat only a light snack about one to two hours before bedtime If you cannot fall asleep within the first 15 to 30 minutes in bed, get up and do something until you feel tired, such as read a book Be sure your room is quiet and dark Wear comfortable night clothes, and use comfortable bedding If youve tried some of these recommendations and still have problems with going to sleep or staying asleep talk to your doctor about other possible solutions to your sleep difficulties. Perhaps you can cure your insomnia the way I did, by modifying your surroundings. Ever since I changed my study habits, Ive never again dealt with insomnia.
Chris Palkowski, MD, is physician-in-chief of Kaiser Permanente, Roseville, and a Granite Bay resident.
ith the busy holiday period over, theres one thing a lot of us want more of these days: sleep. Most of us need between seven and eight hours of sleep every night. A good nights rest is vital to our overall health, and its critical for our energy level the next day. Yet, even doctors realize that sometimes its difficult to sleep more than a few hours a night. There are solutions, however. When I was in my second year of medical school, I rented a tiny bedroom in a house near the University of California, Los Angeles. It was dirt cheap, so I didnt have any say about the layout of the room, or the furniture, such as the oversized table where I studied. I noticed one day that the table and its proximity to my bed were affecting my study habits. Here I was, poring over my medical textbooks before difficult exams, and facing the huge temptation of wanting to move away from the table and plop onto the bed for much-needed rest.
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The bed and the table were the only pieces of furniture. When it came time to sleep at night, I faced anxiety: I would lie in bed and face the table, and the table reminded me of my classes. I worried about my grades, and my future. I lost too many hours of sleep. My insomnia was terrible. It finally hit me. I had to change my designated study area. From that point on, I started to study in the universitys Health Sciences Library a place with comfortable chairs, but no beds. Studying in the library made my insomnia go away because my subconscious no longer associated that tiny bedroom with the anxiety of medical school. This leads me to my first tip for better sleep habits: Be conscious of
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material isnt reviewed for at least 10 minutes. Recall is good for one day. Then, a review should occur for two-to-four minutes. This should help recall for the following week, when another two-minute review is needed.
Recall Information
For each new learning period, recalling previous knowledge is typically low and connecting material will not be automatic. New material will not be as easily understood and as complete as it could be. The child may feel he is never going to learn the material and may feel bad because he has forgotten so much. New material needs to remain at a conscious level and needs to be connected with previous learning.
bility for new learning to be memorized. Memory and association depend on how key words and key concepts are properly imagined.
studying, I understand (fill in the blank).
Review Material
The more a child remembers what he learns, the better able he is to absorb and deal with new material. As a child studies, the expanding knowledge is at his command and helps him digest new information more easily. Each new piece of information is learned in the context of what he already knows. Best of all, it is an effective process.
Reflect On What The Child Learned

Using Blooms Taxonomy, have the child ask himself questions. For example, about knowledge level: What did I learn about (fill in the blank)? Comprehension level: Describe (fill in the blank). Application level: If/then? Analysis level: Now that I have studied this topic, what can I conclude? Synthesis level: What can I predict will happen? Evaluation level: How well did I do? After
dropping during the later stages of learning. Also, breaks reduce muscular and mental tension, and aid in relaxation.
Study Review
The first study review should involve revising the notes that were taken, which is when a final study copy can then be developed. The next review should include writing down what can be recalled; checking recalled notes with revised notes; and making connections, additions and revisions so material is understood.
Link Information
When a learning period is completed, a few minutes are needed to link together new material. Normally, within 24 hours of a one-hour learning period, at least 80 percent of detailed information is lost if the
Use Key Words And Concepts

Memory is a process based on linking associations. The less items recalled, the less the possi-
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selected from hundreds of nominees for their significant efforts to champion civil and human rights in their communities. DeDora was acknowledged during an award ceremony Dec. 14, and received a $5,000 grant to support her Granite Bay-based nonprofit organization. According to the release, in DeDoras role as an instructional aide at a local elementary school, she witnessed cruelty and discrimination on a daily basis, as kids were continuously bullied. As a result, she developed A Touch of Understanding to advocate empathy and respect for all people. Through interactive programs, children learn about people with disabilities and take part in an activity station to gain greater understanding.
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to five hours, with one llama for every two or three hikers. We had four llamas shared among four adults and five children on our ocean bluff hike. The Pacific Ocean bluffs hike is ideal for children, while more experienced hikers may want to
try the more advanced redwood grove hike, which includes a 25foot waterfall and some steep climbs. Both hikes are led by experienced guides and accompanied by well-trained and friendly pack llamas. Despite their reputation for spitting first and asking questions later, llamas are intelligent, curious and easygoing. They do spit, but usually just at each other. For you, they are all large eyes, long lashes and toothy grins. As you can imagine, llamas are your next holiday card photos in the making, so dont forget your camera. I still kick myself for forgetting to photograph our group tableside on the bluff with llamas in the background (a photo I highly recommend you take). Hiking with llamas received a big thumbs-up from the five children in our group. The llamas made such an impression on my daughter that she mentioned them in a poem she
wrote for school about significant events in her life. Leading a llama is like walking a dog, only bigger with lunch and an ocean view included. Owners Mike and Dana Whitehead devote a great deal of time to training and socializing their llamas to be comfortable with both children and adults. Costs are less than you might expect for the guided tour. If you pack your own lunch, prices start at just $30 per person and kids age 10 and under are free. The owners are teachers and parents, so theyre sensitive to keeping the experience affordable for young families. For $50 to $60 per person, theyll provide wine and hors doeuvres or a four-course gourmet meal. Either way, they include a table and chairs, complete with tablecloth, to make your meal unforgettable. Hikes are available yearround. We hiked during the late morning on a clear January day
last year, with the sights and sounds of the surf providing a perfect backdrop to the golden grasses and crisp blue skies. While it was chilly enough to wear jackets, once we started hiking, we were glad wed dressed in layers. To keep costs down, we stopped at the grocery store for a simple but satisfying lunch of salami, cheese, crackers, cookies, water and wine. So, why just hike when you can hike with llamas? Whether hiking as a family or planning a unique romantic getaway, the memories of this unique activity will last a lifetime. Lodging and Llamas is located just two minutes south of Fort Bragg and six minutes north of Mendocino Village. You can stay on the property, or hire the llamas for a guided day hike, as we did. If you want to get more creative, the llamas are also available for weddings, reunions, parties and more.
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Debby Bedwell Doesnt Slow Down

work toward. And I found it was kind of easy, especially when I was working, because all you need, basically, is a pair of tennis shoes and you can run anywhere.
You are also getting into trail running?
ebby Bedwell was born in San Francisco and raised in West Los Angeles. She and her husband, Neil, built their home in Granite Bay in 1987, where the two settled and have lived ever since. The couples only child, Jennifer, was a member of the first graduating class of Granite Bay High School and, after graduating from the University of California, Davis, is now living back in her hometown. Bedwell, a retired banker of some 40 years, recently ran the California International Marathon, her first full marathon, and spends numerous hours volunteering each month for many organizations. We recently sat down together and I quickly realized that Bedwell might not really get what it means to slow down after retirement.
So, what do you like to do now that you are retired?
Yes, this year big time. Ive done the races in Auburn, Cool, the canyons. Thats really what my focus is, but I was also doing a lot of training on the roads to get ready for my marathon.
There are a lot of good trails around here.
Oh yeah, thats one of the reasons you want to live here. I live about half a mile from the entrance to (Folsom) Lake, so I do all of my running on the trails out there. Its very nice.
Do you ever have run-ins with mountain bikers?
Some of them are very courteous, but some of them arent very courteous either. But its the same thing with runners. Most of the trails in that area are either for humans or horses. A lot of bike riders dont recognize the signs, and they dont make any noise. You cant hear them from behind and it is really dangerous. Even as a runner, I will announce myself. You dont want to freak people out.
What is that going to be called?
Its going to be called 9 to 5, like the Dolly Parton song. We will also offer workshops to help women advance in their careers.
You are also into volunteering at the library? Which one? What do you do there?
You volunteer for a number of organizations, including Soroptimist. How did you get involved with that?
Its the one in downtown Roseville, the oldest one, back behind the fire department. I do the kids story time there. Its fun I really enjoy it.
How did you get involved with that?
All the time (laughs).
I do a lot of things. One of the things Ive been able to pick up on is my running. I do about one race a month now, mostly trail running is what I focus on. Ive done mud races, I just did the Down and Dirty in October. Ive done relay marathons.
How did you get into running?
Purely by accident. I probably started about 20 years ago. I used to work out at gyms, and I still do, but it just got kind of boring. I needed something to mix it up, and something to
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When I retired, it was actually kind of difficult to find what I wanted to do. One of the things I found out about was Soroptimist, (which) focuses on improving the lives of women and young girls. Ive been involved with that for the past two and a half years, and Im currently the president of the South Placer chapter. We are involved in a lot of fundraising, but we really focus on giving back to the community. One of the things we are really excited about is we just received a $10,000 grant. We are working in collaboration with another nonprofit and opening a thrift boutique on Douglas Boulevard (in Roseville). It is going to focus on working womens clothing to help women who are financially struggling. We will be open to the public, as well.
I got involved by participating in the Leadership Roseville program. I dont know if youre familiar with it, its part of the Roseville/Granite Bay Chamber of Commerce. I participated in that program when I first retired. It is a nine-month program and it helps you understand the economic development of the community. So, thats where I learned about the library (and) the Blue Line Gallery. I have also worked with Adelante High School.
What attracted you to doing all this philanthropic work, and what do you get out of it?
When I was working, I traveled a lot. I was gone most of the time and I really didnt have an opportunity to give back to the community. So, once I retired, obviously I was used to being very busy and very active. I thought, Why not leverage some of the skills that I have and apply them for the greater good of the community? I think a lot of the skills that you have in business can translate into life in general. One of my goals is to help people be successful, whatever success means to them. I find that very rewarding, if you can help people make a difference.
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