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hen I moved to Florence, Italy, at 19 years old, to live for a semester with people I didnt know in a foreign place where I didnt speak the language, I expected to experience some degree of culture shock. I thought Id feel a little alone and likely homesick, at least at first. I found myself in the midst of an unfamiliar city of 370,000 residents with thousands of visitors coming in daily from all over the world, but instead of feeling out of place, I immediately sensed the closeness of a tight-knit community. And I joined in. I made friends with two of the locals, who opened my eyes to the real Florence experience. I kicked a soccer ball around in my neigh-
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borhood piazza with strangers who possessed the same love of futbol as me. I shopped at the market by my house and tried, quite badly, to converse in Italian. And 6,000 miles away from California, I felt at home. Because I had somehow grasped a piece of that intangible shared feeling of community that makes us feel connected to one another. We all seek community however you define it perhaps through a neighborhood association, belief system, political affiliation, volun-
teerism, sports team, alumni group or a network of professionals in our industry. In this months View, we explore the community theme. Our story on the Eureka Schools Foundation is about a community of parents, teachers, business owners and Granite Bay residents with a shared goal to help provide the best possible education for local youth. We also feature Kids Speaking Out (page 38), which offers a safe space where children and teens can learn communication skills free from judgment. We have a story on Allegiant Giving (page 22), which develops relationships with local businesses to support veteran causes. So, where do you find community?
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Know The Code

Eureka Schools Foundation sponsoring new computer programming class
BY LAURA OBRIEN
Ridgeview Elementary School fifth-grader Rachel Low explores computer coding. The Eureka Schools Foundation is sponsoring a new computer programming class.
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new computer programming class coming to the Eureka Union School District has parents and administrators excited about the possibilities for district students. Sponsored by the Eureka Schools Foundation, the ESF iCode Program will be offered to fourth through sixth graders after school starting in late March. This new program is just one more way the nonprofit organization is preparing students in Granite Bay and Roseville for a successful future. I think everybody realizes what a major role technology is in our life today, and certainly looking forward its just going to play an even bigger part, said ESF President Mark Goozen. Computer coding came to the attention of the foundation thanks to a district parent who mentioned her chance meeting
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From left: Ridgeview Elementary School fifth-graders Alex Miller, Keneya Onuaguluchi and Rachel Low work on a class assignment in the computer lab. The Eureka Schools Foundation is sponsoring a new computer programming class.
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continued from page 4 on an airplane with a founder of computer science education company ThoughtSTEM. When board members discussed the possibility of supporting coding in the district, several said they had unsuccessfully tried to find similar classes for their own children, Goozen said. ThoughtSTEM was founded by three doctoral students at University of California, San Diego, in 2012. The companys curriculum targets students ages 8 to 18. Students begin learning how to code by manipulating graphics using the computer language Scratch. Through a selfdirected progression, they
eventually learn more advanced languages, such as Java. After eight weeks, students complete a culminating project, which might involve creating a video game. Essentially, it allows students a really low-barrier entry into the computer programming world so they can start building animations, said Lindsey Handley, a ThoughtSTEM co-founder and the companys chief operating officer. Part of whats so interesting is that students see these video games and they think its something that they themselves could never create, Handley added. But they can.
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Abby Burke, fifth grade teacher at Ridgeview Elementary School, works one-on-one with student Keneya Onuaguluchi on a class project.
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I think everybody realizes what a major role technology is in our life today, and certainly looking forward its just going to play an even bigger part.
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continued from page 6 Once students give programming a try, It becomes almost like a medium of expression, almost like art class, Handley said. Parents will bear the cost of $270 per child for the class. The district will
provide use of computer labs and staff at Ridgeview and Excelsior elementary schools, depending on demand. ThoughtSTEM will pay district teachers for delivering the curriculum, which students will access from the labs via the Internet. The Eureka Schools Foundation will
also provide some financial assistance to the program. The coding class is the latest in other after-school offerings in the district, such as foreign languages. ESF also funds school librarians, music and junior high sports. The nonprofit organization formed more than 20
years ago, and has since donated about $4 million to supplement the Eureka Union School Districts impacted budget. Were trying to add things all along that seem to be interesting to our parents and to our students something that isnt available other places and yet right at their
school site, said Superintendent Linda Rooney. Like iCode, the ESF Spanish Enrichment Program uses district facilities. Parents pay for the classes, subsidized by the foundation. Parents say they appreciate these types of enrichment opportunities for their children. Im more than happy to pay for access to the programs because I think that it piques their interest early and then you see where it takes them, said Kellie Criscione, of Cavitt Jr. Highs Parent Teacher Club. Im always in there advocating for as much enrichment variety as we can have because every kid is unique and should be able to tap into something that is of interest to them. Thats where ESF is of such huge value. Rooney said the districts partnership with the foundation is constantly evolving in response to students needs. The addition of iCode fits with the districts Challenge 21 program, which includes a
focus on information, media and technology skills. ESF supports Challenge 21 through technology funding, teacher training and support staff. Cricione said she thought the new coding class would help students like her son, enrolled in the junior high Project Lead the Way program, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum that incorporates robotics. The ESF iCode Program is ThoughtSTEMs first offering in Northern California. The company provides computer science classes at elementary and middle schools in the San Diego area, as well as workshops on the campus of UC San Diego. Handley said exposing kids to activities like coding at a young age may ensure their continued interest in STEM fields: When you start out as young as fourth grade, pretty much all kids are pretty much open to the idea of programming and creating things out of code.
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Building Zafias House
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months to live. Over the next two years, the cancer spread throughout her body, promise two parents made to fulfill and she died in 2006. During this time, their daughters dying wish is almost the Fyfes spent many long days and within their grasp, as they attempt to nights near her side at Kaiser Permabuild a house for families of loved ones nente Roseville Medical Center. They had no with illnesses and place to go for a chronic conditions Without the publics support, break from the that require extendthese families will continue to heartache and ed stays at Roseville stress because medical centers. live out of suitcases and sleep there is no facility Rebecca and Rowherever in their cars, the for the families of bert Fyfe, of El at Kaiser Dorado Hills, told hospital lobby or even on the patients Permanente their daughter, ZaRoseville or Sutter fia, they would floor of their childs hospital Roseville Medical build the house afroom. Center. Some famiter experiencing for Dr. Kent Jolly, pediatric hematology and lies end up sleepthemselves the imoncology, Kaiser Roseville ing in hospital portant need for chairs, in their cars this type of facility near the hospital to go for a shower, to or in recreational vehicles parked outmake dinner, to rest and possibly spend side the hospitals. The whole point of the house is to the night. At 12 years old, Zafia was diagnosed keep families together, Rebecca Fyfe with stage four osteosarcoma cancer said. Dr. Kent Jolly, who works in pediatric and doctors told her she had two
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hematology and oncology for Kaiser Roseville, said all area hospitals are in serious need of additional convenient, affordable, family housing. Most families with premature infants, childhood cancer or life-threatening trauma are brought from out of the area for life-saving care at Rosevilles major hospitals, Jolly said. Those families are faced with the additional hardship (and expense) of no place to live for the duration of their loved ones hospitalization. Zafias Family House will give them an affordable place to stay, close to the hospital, with much more amenities and emotional support than any hotel. Jolly noted the importance of the nonprofit organizations capital campaign, which is currently underway. Without the publics support, these families will continue to live out of suitcases and sleep wherever in their cars, the hospital lobby or even on the floor of their childs hospital room, he said. The house will also be for families of adult patients. Once built, guests will be asked to contribute a $30 donation per night, which will be waived if the family cant afford the fee. Sutter Roseville Medical Center CEO Patrick Brady echoed the importance of this type of facility. Nothing is more important to us than our patients and the communities we serve, Brady said. When we can collaborate with organizations like Zafias House to provide temporary housing
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When we can collaborate with organizations like Zafias House to provide temporary housing to the families of patients who need it, we are thrilled to do so. We invest significant dollars region-wide into organizations like Zafias House and many others because its at the core of our not-for-profit mission and because its the right thing to do.
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Robert and Rebecca Fyfe are raising money to build a home for families to stay in while their loved ones undergo long-term treatment at Roseville medical centers. The facility will be called Zafias Family House.
to the families of patients who need it, we are thrilled to do so. We invest significant dollars region-wide into organizations like Zafias House and many others because its at the core of our not-for-profit mission and because its the right thing to do. Last year was big for Zafias Family House. The nonprofit organization continued to fundraise and has generated about $100,000; but they need an estimated $2.5 million to build the house and cover the costs of two years of operating expenses. The group has launched a capital campaign, and Jan. 2 marked the organizations third year with nonprofit status, which means it can apply for grants. Pro-bono architect Kevin Pressey, of Pressey and Associates, designed an 11,000square-foot house, which includes nine rooms for overnight stays, a suite for larger families, a family room, storage and laundry facilities, a kitchen and dining room, office space and a conference room. The Fyfes said the architects contribution amounts to about $200,000 of in-kind
value. We heard about the story and met with the Fyfes, and we fell in love with their story and with them, and we just wanted to help out Its a good-sized project and we just felt it was something we wanted to do, Pressey said. John Caulfield, of Landmark Builder, stepped up to take care of construction. The Fyfes hope to break ground in 2015, but still need to get the site secured. Its been an unbelievable gift that John came up and said, Im going to build the house for you, Rebecca Fyfe said. Zafias Family House also receives regular donations from city of Roseville employees through the citys REACH (Roseville Employees Annual
Charitable Hearts) campaign. Robert Fyfe said despite the challenging economy and as other charities have folded, their nonprofit organization has managed to show the value of the house to the local community. For the Fyfes, the house will also help keep the memory of their beloved daughter alive. They adopted Zafia when she was 3 years old from an orphanage in Uzbekistan. The journey has been long and exhausting at times and has had its ups and downs, but 2013 was definitely an up year and has kept us going, Bob Fyfe said.
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Granite Bay eaterys menu includes fresh, seasonal ingredients
BY TOBY LEWIS
ve been hearing some word on the street about a relative newcomer to the Granite Bay restaurant scene, Grandmas Kitchen, and I recently decided to give it a try. What I found was not only just about everything I was expecting, but also it was nothing like what I expected.
Owner Jose Valladares prepares breakfast burritos at Grandmas Kitchen in Granite Bay.
As its name implies, there is nothing nouveau or cutting edge about Grandmas Kitchen. It is, simply put, a diner. There is no bar. No dimly lit dining room. There are no flat-screen televisions, extensive wine lists or tap handles serving up 20 different varieties of local craft brew. There is no professionally trained executive chef in the kitchen whipping up progressive cuisine on par with the likes of Thomas Keller or Michael Chiarello.
There are tables, comfortable booths, fluorescent lights, tile floors, a counter with a cash register, an open kitchen and windows from wall to wall. And there is coffee. There are also freshly squeezed juices and plenty of homey comfort foods the likes of which might inspire memories of the kind of food your own grandma used to make but with a bit of a twist. Owner Jose Valladares says
Around noon she would go back to the market to get all the goodies for supper. Were talking fresh veggies, fresh meat. So when (my business partner) and I talked about this, we wanted to present that to our guests. We want you to have fresh food. We have no freezers.
Jose Valladares, owner of Grandmas Kitchen
when he was growing up in Mexico City, his grandmother, the restaurants namesake, would get up at 6 a.m. and go to the local market, which was
only about two blocks away from their home. Grandma would bring home seasonal produce, tamales and Mexican pastries made
fresh that morning and prepare breakfast for Valladares and his brothers every day before school. Around noon she would go back to the market to get all the goodies for supper. Were talking fresh veggies, fresh meat, he said. So when (my business partner) and I talked about this, we wanted to present that to our guests. We want you to have fresh food. We have no freezers. Whenever and wherever possible, Valladares said he uses
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minimal canned goods and only fresh ingredients from local farms and suppliers for his restaurant. I live in Plumas Lake. We have about three local farmers in that area where we get berries, onions, tomatoes, he said. I go there and I get whatever I can when it is in season. The tables and booths at Grandmas Kitchen are neatly decorated with artificial flowers, salt and pepper shakers and sweetener for your coffee or tea. The menu is extensive with plenty of predictable options (omelets, burgers, sandwiches), but also some interesting creations that Ill try on my next visit. Such items include the fried chicken and waffles ($6.99) and the Monstro Burrito ($6.99) slow-cooked carnitas, grilled chicken and steak with rice and beans, sour cream, jack
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and cheddar cheese, lettuce, chips and salsa. On this visit, one item kept catching my eye: The cowboy burger ($9.99), which is a hand-pressed burger patty topped with barbecued pulled pork, onion strings and chipotle ranch. However, other menu
items stood out, including Abuelitas chorizo and eggs ($9.49) Mexican sausage, scrambled eggs, onions, diced tomatoes served with beans, grandmas potatoes and corn or flour tortillas. The Denver potato pancakes ($10.49) shredded potatoes, ham,
cheese, bell peppers, eggs and bacon and the pancake platter ($9.99) were equally tempting breakfast options. Interesting lunch options included the California burger ($9.99), served with avocado, and the Sweetie Pie salad ($9.99) grilled chicken breast, baby spinach, seasonal berries, candied walnuts, gorgonzola and balsamic vinaigrette. I first enjoyed a cup of the house-made tomato bisque ($3.99). The soup was served exceptionally hot with three croutons in a plain white bowl resting on top of a larger plate that indeed seemed as if it was right out of grandmas kitchen. The soup was delicious and comforting, with all the familiar flavors of what youd expect from a typical tomato soup, but lacking a bit of acidity. The cowboy burger
stood enormously tall, but compressed down nicely thanks to the soft bun, and was cooked all the way through (I was not asked for a temperature preference when I ordered). The pulled pork, crispy onions and tangy barbecue sauce created a harmonious blend of flavors. They also created a mess. My napkin was soiled with grease and sauce by the time I was about halfway through the burger. I was not offered a second napkin. It was everything I could do to keep the keys on my laptop computer from becoming as soiled as my napkin. My fingers got a bit slippery and so I apologize ahead of time for any typos yo may find in this report. The burger was served with fries that were clearly fresh and hand-cut, with the potato skins left
on, and nicely seasoned with salt and pepper. While the fries were served hot and steaming, they became soggy and limp after they cooled, which didnt take long. Since the restaurants very name sets up the personification of an antiquated dining ideal, I expected old-fashioned comfort food at its best. For this, I was pleasantly content. What I was not expecting was the passion of Valladares in creating a restaurant that uses only fresh ingredients sourced locally, which in my book makes this independent, locally owned diner definitely worth a try. The restaurant also has free Wi-Fi, which makes it a nice, quiet place to have some breakfast or lunch and get some work done. But if you order the cowboy burger, be sure to bring some extra napkins.
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Placer County agricultural icon Joanne Neft was the founding manager of the Foothill Farmers Market, which is now in its 25th year of operations.
ay before the general public gave deeper thought to the source of their food and began modifying their consumer habits accordingly, Joanne Neft was touting the benefits of local food. Shes all about buying produce grown right here in Placer County thats her priority, even before organic and shops at the Foothill Farmers Market in Auburn at least once a week to stock up on vegetables. Thats part of the network of farmers markets that began opening in June 1989. Most of the fruit she consumes comes from the mandarin, persimmon and lemon trees on her property. While Neft worries somewhat that the concept of farm-to-fork is getting watered down and appropriated by major food companies misrepresenting the concept, the more people consider the source of their food, the better. I think most people think more about the oil theyre putting in their car than the food theyre putting in their body, she said. Neft, an agricultural legend in Placer County, has spent nearly three decades finding ways to turn the hype over local produce into an economic benefit for farmers, and a conversation about health. After opening the farm-
ers market, she founded the Mandarin Mountain Festival, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last November, hosting more than 40,000 visitors over the three-day event. A few years ago, Neft and trained chef Laura Kenny collaborated on the Placer County Real Food cookbook, and followed that up with The Art of Real Food. Their work is far from over, as the women keep trying to get out the message that embracing a diet of fresh, healthy, local produce is paramount to addressing a national public health crisis. We are what we eat and we all have the responsibility of taking control of what we put in our mouth, Neft said. Thats a choice we make, at least three times a day, and many of us are making bad choices.
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Growing up in Minnesota and Colorado, Neft always respected the hard work of farmers her father was one, after all. Their family always ate from their garden, and her mother kept preserves. Nefts father farmed organically because that was the normal way to grow food back then. Neft moved to California more than
Recipe of the Month...Broccoli Bacon Mac N Trees

In honor of the upcoming spring season, St. Patricks Day and getting the garden ready for vegetable planting, I thought a green dish was appropriate for March. Plus, if you are trying to get your kids to branch out from eating pasta for dinner every night, this dish will make the transition a hit. When our daughter was young, we called this dish Mac & Trees and she loved it - still does. I like to add chicken or beef to complete the meal and often change up the vegetables.
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces 2 cups shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese 1 cup dry pasta noodles, penne or macaroni style 5 slices bacon
Makes 8 servings
1 cup low-fat milk 1 T. flour + 1 T. butter 1 tsp. garlic salt + 1 tsp. pepper
PREP:
1. Cook the noodles as instructed. Drain and set aside. 2. Steam the broccoli bites for about 2.5 minutes. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside. 3. I like to cook the bacon in the microwave because it turns out crunchy and less greasy. On a plate, put 4 sheets of white paper towels down and place the bacon slices on top. Cover with 2 sheets of paper towels and microwave for 3-5 minutes depending on the intensity of your microwave. Remove bacon from paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside. 4. In a saut pan, heat the butter and slowly whisk the flour in until in it is smooth. Slowly add the milk, stirring as your pour. Add the spices and bring to a low boil - then turn off the heat. 5. In a mixing bowl, toss the broccoli, bacon and noodles together.
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1. In a 11 x 17 inch casserole pan, pour half the broccoli bacon noodle mix in and spread evenly. Then spread half the milk mixture and 1 cup of the shredded cheese over broccoli. Repeat ending with cheese on top. 2. Bake in oven at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until dish is bubbling. 3. Remove from oven, let sit for 5 minutes, and serve. Paula Hendricks, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant
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50 years ago, and after two decades in Lake Tahoe, she decided to sell her home and pursue her hearts desire: I really thought, what is it that makes my heart sing? She enjoyed going to the farmers market in Santa Barbara, and decided to help start one in Placer County, which was serendipitous timing, considering the Placer County Board of Supervisors had the exact same idea. They hired her as the founding manager. In 1989, the first market opened in Loomis and by the third year, there were six. There are now 10 markets operating in the growing months of June to
Laura Kenny, left, and Joanne Neft enjoy the scent of mandarins at the Foothill Farmers Market in Auburn.
October and two open yearround. After more than three years, Neft began working as an agricultural adviser for Twelve Bridges. Realizing the county needed a festival to serve as an economic driver, she started the Mountain Mandarin Festival in Newcastles downtown square,
with four mandarin growers and about 20 vendors and 1,000 visitors. More than 80 mandarin growers participated last year. Neft then became marketing director of the Placer County Agricultural Marketing Program. Four years ago, she and Kenny whom she met at the now-defunct Persimmon Caf in Lincoln decided to write a cookbook. It became very clear to me that with all kinds of fruits and vegetables on the growers tables, people didnt recognize fennel or celery root or turnips nobody had any idea how to prepare these vegetables, Neft said.
The two women had this conversation in December 2009. By the first week of January, their project had begun. Shes not one to lollygag, Kenny said. Raised in Applegate, Kenny graduated from Colfax High School and attended culinary school in San Francisco. She later moved down to San Diego, where she became a personal chef and learned about catering. In 2007, Kenny moved back up to Placer County and now runs Real Food Catering, modeled after the cookbook everything is fresh, local and seasonal.
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Joanne Neft, left, and Laura Kenny buy produce at the Foothill Farmers market in Auburn in February. continued from 15 Every Saturday for 52 weeks, the women shopped at the farmers market, buying whatever was available that week. They cooked up those ingredients for eight to 10 people every Monday night. The first cookbook is the result of those meals. Recipes in The Art of Real Food are organized by specific food item.
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Kenny and Neft know quite a few Placer County farmers. How could they not? In conversing with these growers, they recognize plenty of struggles in modern agriculture: financial, drought conditions, regulations. There are a lot of variables that are out of your hands, Kenny said.
Another challenge is perception. When Kenny meets with clients for her catering business, the first question they usually ask her is if the food she uses is organic. Many small farmers cant afford to pay for the cost of certifying their operation as organic with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but in practice they use organic and sustainable farming methods. Thats why its so important to go to farmers markets, Kenny
said, so consumers can ask these questions and have those conversations directly with growers. Central to all of this for Neft is her concern with how processed food contributes to a diseased nation and obesity, and the costs of treating the associated health issues. She describes this as an insidious problem because it doesnt happen all at once. It turns out that so many people think cooking is really a problem, that it takes so much
time, and so many people turn to food in a bag, a box or can, which can be very unhealthy food, Neft said. Theres usually too much corn, too much sugar, too much salt. The cookbooks help offer convenient alternatives, which readers seem to respond to; Neft said she received more than 100 handwritten thank-you notes. People are finally paying attention to where food comes from and what theyre putting in their bodies, Kenny said.
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Created by the late Dana Reeve, the Quality of Life program has awarded 2,307 grants totaling more than $17 million since 1999. A Touch of Understanding supports the foundations core beliefs in the power of we. By supporting these organizations that align with the same beliefs as ours, we are better able to help our community members live more independently, said Peter T. Wilderotter, president and CEO of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, in the release. We are pleased to reward a number of tremendous organizations for their efforts.
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Students in the ACCESS program at the Northern California Dance Conservatory in Roseville work closely with instructors to build skills while having fun. The ACCESS program is for youth with disabilities.
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s the young students in the ACCESS dance program at the Northern California Dance Conservatory in Roseville move to the musics rhythm, theyre also doing something else therapy. Its something they can call their own, but at the same time theyre advancing their brains. Its therapy in disguise, said Lindsey Oester, who teaches the class. The conservatory started the therapeutic dance program a year and a half ago for youth ages 7 to 18 with special needs, such as autism, attention deficit disorder, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. A few months ago, the Littles class for 1-6 year olds was added. There are now about 40 students total. The classes are currently free.
ACCESS dance student Christine Rianna-Moore works on some of her moves during a class that aims to provide a mind and body workout.
Because of the growth and the waiting lists of children who would like to participate, we are currently in the process of making it a nonprofit organization in hopes to receive community support to expand the program, said NCDC Director Jennifer Bradford. Kathy Faircloth enrolled her 22-month-old daughter, Lara, in the Littles class in September. Her daughter has mobility issues and uses a walker. Faircloth said the program complements her daughters physical therapy and builds strength; plus, its fun. She loves dancing and she loves music, and its
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her own little class, Faircloth said. Seeing other kids move is a motivator for her to move. The class pairs traditional dance elements with aspects of music, speech, dance, cognitive and physical therapies handpicked by Oester, who is a behavioral therapist and a classical trained ballet dancer. Oester also teaches the mainstream ballet classes at the conservatory. This was a phenomenal opportunity for me to put all of
the concepts of therapy and my favorite and the most effective, and integrate them into a dance class, Oester said. For instance, students will do dance moves and then complete an auditory discrimination exercise where they learn how to listen and interpret the world around them. Each class includes a yoga sequence and a meditative cool-down. The Littles have a 30-minute class, and the older group gets a full hour.
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Instructor Lindsay Oester works with student Codi Heafey on dance moves to improve coordination.
My goal is to give them a full mind and full body workout, Oester said. Music and dance are great motivators, she said, and she credits the program with improving motor control and attention span among students, and increasing their confidence and happiness. Raised in Southern California, Oester began dancing at 7 years old, primarily doing ballet. She worked as a Disney princess through college, which she credits with developing her patience and enabling her to bring forth constant positivity. She attended The School of American Ballet in New York City, and fell in love with developmental psychology while at the University of California, Irvine. After getting out and seeing the world through international dance and mo-
ACCESS instructor Lindsay Oester uses music and rhythm to help students find balance while having fun.
deling contracts, Oester and her husband moved to Northern California for a more laidback lifestyle. The move gave the couple a chance to pursue the jobs they wanted, not just needed, which Oester found at NCDC. The ACCESS students will host their inaugural performance, open to the public, on June 29. The dancers are already rehearsing hip-hop and lyrical routines, and will perform examples of brainenhancing activities they do in class. Oester gets choked up describing how a student with a fleeting attention span recently got through the whole choreography to the indie pop song Safe and Sound. He completed the entire sequence, moving along to the rhythm. These kids are so fabulous, Oester said. Its rare that we dont get a little teary each class because of someones accomplishments.
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hough his name may conjure up memories of picnics and baseball games in the minds of Granite Bay residents, Dr. Ron Feist has given much more to his community than his namesake public park. The former Eureka Union School District superintendent recently won the prestigious Robert E. Kelley Award, competing against applicants across California. The award, given to retired educational administrators for continued volunteer work and community service, represents the culmination of Feists varied career. Why they picked me, I dont know, Feist said. I was basically shocked. His record speaks for itself. When he became district superintendent in 1982, EUSD was in its infancy.
The park will be there long after Im gone. Isnt it great to have your name etched in granite and youre still alive?
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Dr. Ron Feist sits in front of the wall dedicated to him at the park named for him in Granite Bay.
There were only two schools that had just started, Feist said. It was not a solid academic school district. It was, well, mediocre. My goal was to be one of the best, academically in the state. Now, 22 years later, EUSD is
recognized as one of the highest test-scoring districts in Northern California, and has grown to seven schools. Feist also had a prominent role in the formation of the nonprofit Eureka Schools Foundation, a vital source of
additional funding to support the districts enrichment programs, which has raised $4 million to date. He helped coin its motto, Parents and Teachers Working Together for Excellence. My overall philosophy (ab-
out) working with schools (is to) take good care of the kids, Feist said. Then, take good care of the people who take care of the kids. Thats the teachers, the staff and the parents. If you take good care of the kids, and take good care of the people who take care of the kids, youre going to be successful. I really believe that. Despite his successful administrative career, nonprofit work has always been a staple of Feists life. I really believe that service to humanity is the best work of life, he said.We all need to serve. Feist helped found the Granite Bay chapter of the Kiwanis Club, an organization dedicated to helping children, and has been an active member for 36 years. The club sponsors scholarships and conducts holiday food drives, and has helped construct several local parks, including Feist Park. Rons position in the Granite Bay community as superintendent has been of immense value to the club, wrote Joseph
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Dr. Ron Feist stands next to a boulder engraved with his name at Ron Feist Park.
youre still alive? In addition to his involvement with Kiwanis, Feist served as a member of the South Placer Fire Board for nine years, after being elected three times. He also contributed 30 years to the development and expansion of the Sierra Mental Wellness Group, which provides counseling and abuse prevention programs in Placer County. The Robert E. Kelley Award, which Feist received for his nonprofit work, also comes with a $5,000 grant to be given to charities of his choosing. Hes giving the money to the Sierra Mental Wellness Group, Kiwanis of Granite Bay and Eureka Schools Foundation. Feist said the real joy of winning the award was making those donations. When you get to my age, do you really need any more awards? he asked. Do you really need any more plaques? The answer is probably no. But when I got involved (with the award), I learned very early in the game that if I was a winner, there was going to be money available to give to charity. That was the big motivation. It was nice getting the award, but the fun part was delivering those checks to people who needed it.
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Veterans team was interviewing servicemen and women recovering from combat injuries. Parker agreed to get involved with Allegiant. In 2012, Allegiant provided its first Action Track wheelchair as a surprise to Parker, who is a triple amputee. These wheelchairs can traverse a variety of terrain. Just the thought of trying to go outside had depressed Parker,
who lives in a rural town and a place without much pavement. I didnt enjoy being outside, especially with the kids wanting me to play and knowing I couldnt, Parker said in a thankyou letter. My previous chair would get stuck even in the yard. Now Parker can go nearly anywhere. I am able to go pick berries in the mountains with my daughters, Parker said. Literally, I am able to take it everywhere, in the yard or off the beaten path. It has allowed me to be the dad I want
to be to my daughters. Parker has since supported Allegiant Battle for Veterans in many ways, including as a keynote speaker at an event honoring military veterans at Del Oro High School in Loomis. Through its Taste for a Cause event, Allegiant hopes to raise funds to purchase more Action Track wheelchairs. Shop for a Cause is another Allegiant program. Sponsored by Gallina LLP , last years event featured more than 100 vendors at the Maidu Community Center in Roseville in support of Blue Star Moms, mothers of soldiers of all branches of the military who ship care packages to members of the Armed Forces. As part of Socks for Soldiers, Haney Garcia Realty Group collected about 1,000 boot socks for military personnel. Weve had board meetings as weve tried to develop our long term plan. This is about a 100year plan, not simply a 10-year plan or a five-year plan, Haney said. This is about 50 and 100 years down the road. Besides working with veterans, Allegiant has helped Del Oro High School remodel its varsity baseball field. In time, the Allegiant Giving Corporation support will have an impact throughout the community assisting other high schools and community youth sports programs, Mathews said. We plan to spread the support around the community, different types of sports programs and different schools.
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idy eyebrows and ultrasmooth skin may be getting more and more popular in the region, after The European Wax Center recently outgrew its Granite Bay location, prompting a move to the Rocky Ridge Town Center in east Roseville. Owned by Susan Stieber, the European Wax Center specializes in using 100-percent natural beeswax to perfect cosmetic looks and various types of hair removal. The high-grade beeswax is made in Paris, France. The center also sells a host of waxing products. Waxing has become an increasingly popular aesthetic trend in the United States, mounting by some reports into a $7 billion industry. In 2010, Stieber added a Gran-
Wed been thinking about making the move for about six months. The spot on Sierra College Boulevard only gave us space for five beds, and we need more.
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The spot on Sierra College Boulevard only gave us space for five beds, and we need more. In the Rocky Ridge Town Center, Stieber found the perfect 2,200-square-foot location to expand her business, while still keeping it only a few minutes drive from the Granite Bay border to appeal to her regular clients. We now have six separate waxing rooms, she said, of the Rocky Ridge storefront that opened in January. Plus, we have a tanning room. Stieber has also been busy working with her entire family on the relatively new Stieber Sweets Shoppe at The Fountains, which opened in October 2012. The sweet shop has been going really well, she said. We had an incredible week with Valentines Day.
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nterviewing for jobs can be a grueling process for anyone, but women juggling overwhelming bills, childcare and other challenges sometimes find themselves with not one extra dollar to spare for professional attire. The new 925 Boutique in Roseville aims to level the playing field, offering all women in Placer County great deals on high-end clothes while simultaneously using the profits to keep struggling ladies in proper business dress as they look for employment opportunities. Operated and supported by local nonprofits, 925 Boutique also has a special program to provide complimentary outfits to some women for their
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While visiting 925 Boutique, Lexi Steinbrecher, left, looks at some new outfits with assistance from Laura Goss, who serves on the board of Working Women International.
job market can become nearly overwhelming when responsibilities are high and extra money is low. For the last year, Working Women International has been coordinating with other nonprofits to make 925 Boutique a reality especially Soroptimist International of South Placer, which provided a major grant to get the store open on Feb. 1. The store is, and will continue to be, operated on a volunteer basis. Our ultimate goal is to make sure women have what they need to secure and maintain employment, Johnson said. Its a store for all women to shop at, but its overall revenue will make sure we can continue to help the women who need the help the most. When 925 Boutique opened, its dazzling array of clothes had been provided by a major clothing drive in Placer and Sacramento counties. As word about the stores mission spread, community service clubs from as far away as Southern California stepped in by donating impressive outfits. Congresswoman Beth Gaines, Roseville Mayor Susan Rohan and Rocklin Councilwoman Diana Ruslin all donated outfits of their own. The budding store is currently open only on Saturdays and Sundays. Working Women International has more plans for
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completely customized personal care services based on the clients needs. Always thinking of how to better serve the needs of the community, Sehrs next natural progression was to develop the Advanced Hospice portion of the business, focusing on providing hospice care in clients homes. Im not a business person, Im a nurse, Sehr said. But all of these things are falling in place as I go. I dont ever think Im running a business. Im taking care of employees, patients and clients.
Sehr is currently focused on developing a hospice house in Sacramento, which will be a place for indigent or homeless patients who may not have health insurance benefits or a home to live in during hospice care. Everybody deserves a good death, thats the reason I wanted to start a hospice house, Sehr said. As with any new venture, one of the initial challenges of such a massive undertaking is finding ways to fund the project. Last year, Sehr and her husband started a nonprofit organization the Sehr-Allen Charitable Foundation to support partially funding the hospice home. The goal is to open the doors of the house in 2015. Sehr is known as a passionate woman and is well-respected among her colleagues, staff and clients, said Peek, who added, (Angela) is one of the only nurses in industry that is still out in the community, who will get up in the middle of the night to go see patients.
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writers. Asay is past president of the Sacramento chapter, Capitol Crime, and edited the groups 2013 anthology of best crime short stories. Flint House tells the story of a burnt-out journalist named Liz Cane who meets a home full of lost souls who face eviction when the owner of the house dies. Liz soon meets the mysterious leader of this house the fictional version of the woman in yellow.
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Chris Marler, front right, Mark Talbot II and Josie Marler hand out brochures to patrons at the Roseville Theater through Kids Speaking Out, in an effort to get them comfortable interacting with other people in social situations.
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When kids are allowed to communicate in a safe and welcoming environment, their confidence and skills grow. Jeonne Talbot is thrilled with her 15-year-old sons progress. (Mark) started in the program at 13, Talbot said. Its a wonderful program that has provided confidence for our son. She describes Marks success interacting with patrons as evident when he smiles and sometimes gives verbal directions. These skills cant be taught in a classroom or therapy session, Talbot said. Children who are shy due to speech issues and autism may not be able to get jobs as adults without hands-on training to develop the
skills that they need to be employees. Barcal describes Kids Speaking Out as a transition piece that will help kids become successful communicators. Students greet theater patrons on certain Saturdays during Roseville Theatre Arts Academys Treehouse shows for kids. Theres so much peer support for them at the theater, and that means more than anything, Barcal said. The kids can start out in a small way, and typically a parent remains at the theater to make sure the experience is going well. We want to accommodate as many kids in this program as possible. Its so exciting to see the kids grow and see them prove to themselves that they can get out there and talk.
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about anything else, resulting in resentment, strained relationships and often divorce. Although there are no standard, turn-key solutions that fit all couples, the following is an attempt to highlight some fundamental steps to achieve financial harmony. Communication: As in any significant relationship, the importance of open communication cannot be understated. This involves more than making sure the gardener gets paid and theres enough mon-
Studies have shown that couples fight over money matters twice as much as they fight about anything else, resulting in resentment, strained relationships and often divorce.
ey in the bank to take care of car problems. More specific conversations concerning current fiscal health of the household can avoid bigger problems later in life. One suggestion is to set aside a time to discuss all things financials. Mark your calendars and make it happen. Treat it like your doctors appointment: not so
exciting, yet important to do. Block out all distractions, and mobile devices belong in that category. Most important, meet in a conducive and neutral environment. Budget: Another critical, yet often overlooked step in ensuring a successful financial life is budgeting. All types of expenses recurring, one-time, discretionary and non-discretionary should be on a budget. Nondiscretionary items like mortgage, taxes, utilities and childcare are usually non-negotiable. Discretionary spending can include things like vacations and entertainment. After all is said and done, I believe that sticking to the plan and followthrough should be rewarded. Have mutually agreed-upon rewards, individually or as a couple.
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spending problem by one, or worse, both partners. Debt counseling usually helps if there is too much blame and finger pointing and an amicable resolution cannot be reached. Reserve: As demonstrated by the recent financial crisis, when things turn for the worse, its not long before your financial fortress can feel like a house of cards. Make sure you have six to eight months of living expenses in a reserve account that is accessible and liquid. When that unexpected medical expense occurs, or the auto transmission goes, tap into your reserve and prioritize building it back up again as soon as possible. Being proactive with having a reserve to tap into will put less pressure on the relationship. Save For Goals: Decide and agree on your mutual goals. Saving for longterm goals such as retirement or a large purchase requires discipline and diligence. When investing in stocks and bonds, men and women tend to have varying levels of risk tolerance. While men tend to be risk-takers, women are generally risk-averse. Find that
happy medium if its a joint investment. Do As I Do: Be a good role model and demonstrate to your children that harmony and congruency for financial matters can be achieved. They will learn by watching you and if you raise financially responsible kids, they are less likely to move back home and be a strain on your wallet in later years. If thats not motivation enough to be a good role model, I dont know what is! Remember, these are standard steps most couples can benefit from: If all else fails, seeking outside help is always an option.
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i tamin C, Coenzyme Q10, lycopene, zinc ... an alphabet soup makes up the group of compounds we call antioxidants. Antioxidants are touted as miracle ingredients that save our body from the damage of everyday living. Being a dermatologist, I am most interested in what they can do for our skin. Ultraviolet light and other airborne chemicals in our environment cause oxidation. Oxidation produces free radicals on our skins surface. Why do we care about free radicals? They attack skin cells and other crucial skin structures, such as collagen, causing damage and cell death. Antioxidants may be able to save our skin from this terrible fate. What visible differences can you expect to notice? It is more about what you will not see: Pre-
Antioxidants And Your Skin

Kate Gant
Preventing cell damage helps maintain our skins volume and plumpness, while avoiding some pigment and texture irregularities over time. Oxidative damage opens the door to serious cell damage that can cause cells to become cancerous, so antioxidant protection could prevent a skin cancer from ever forming.
Eat Your Antioxidants
How can you be sure that something you eat or drink will make it to your skin? Just like an aspirin finds your headache, antioxidants find your skin. Foods rich in antioxidants include tomatoes, blueberries, kale, spinach, pinto and kidney beans, pecans and so many more. Not to be outdone, red wine and green tea provide options for drinking in your antioxidants. Its important to ingest
their war against oxidative damage associated with daily life! We make free radicals when we eat, when we exercise its a daily occurrence in our bodys cells. Antioxidant-rich foods help fight this constant battle.
Fight Free Radicals Topically

The easiest way to combat oxidative damage is to reduce how much ultraviolet light hits your skin in the first place. Reducing UV rays means fewer damaging free radicals can be made. Pick the early morning or evening for outdoor activities, find shade and invest in UPF (Ultraviolet Protective Factor) rated clothing to give your skin much-needed protection. Consistent use of a good sunscreen is also key. Pick a broad spectrum product that includes a mineral blocker,
venting cell damage helps maintain our skins volume and plumpness, while avoiding some pigment and texture irregularities over time. Oxidative damage opens the door to serious cell damage that can cause cells to become cancerous, so antioxidant protection could prevent a skin cancer from ever forming. Starting to get interested? There are two ways to get these potent protectors into our skin; apply them topically or ingest them through food or drink.
antioxidant-packed ingredients in their natural form, as this allows for the best absorption. Oral supplements have not proven as effective. A diverse diet rich in fruit, vegetables and other whole foods provides the best variety of these forms and gives your skin the best chance for protection. A healthy diet is the punch line here. An added bonus is that antioxidants not only travel to your skin, but also to your other organ systems, waging
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such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. Reapply every 90 minutes and after every swim. While sunscreen diverts some damage, it does not prevent it all. Vitamin E was one of the earliest celebrities in the topical antioxidant market. It was proven to aid in skin healing and repair. Look for it under the name alpha-tocopherol, as this is the best absorbed topical version. Vitamin C, or L-ascorbic acid, has also been recognized for antioxidant properties for many years and works well with Vitamin E. Grape seed extract is a more powerful antioxidant than Vitamin C or Vitamin E and contains flavenoids; another health buzzword you might recognize. Our natural levels of Coenzyme Q10 drop as our skin ages, and studies have shown that topical application can reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The list of antioxidants goes on and on, with new compounds added daily. You can find these ingredients marketed solely as antioxidants in the form of a serum or lotion, or in combination products, such as moisturizers or sunscreens. Research shows that top-
ical antioxidants work better when applied together rather than as single agents, so you might look for an application containing a few of these compounds rather than just one.
Kris Johnson Withdraws From Race

ranite Bay resident Kris Johnson announced she was running to represent District 4 in Congress in late January, and on Feb. 11 she released a statement that she was withdrawing from the campaign due to an injury. Johnson, a Democrat who hoped to unseat Rep. Tom McClintock, said she sustained an injury on Feb. 2, which requires a long rehabilitation period. Johnson said she fell and had multiple stress fractures. Coupled with a previous knee surgery, Johnson felt compelled to cancel her campaign. It truly breaks my heart to drop out of this campaign, with hundreds of supporters reaching out to
A Work In Progress
Research remains to be done to make these antioxidants more stable and viable on our skin. There is little use of applying something if it breaks down when it gets exposed to air or light, which is a common problem with many topical antioxidants. We need more studies to prove that topical applications can deliver active antioxidants consistently. Medical and cosmeceutical researchers are working nonstop to find all the compounds that might offer some small advantage against the hands of time. While aging of our skin is inevitable, we can be optimistic about the restorative and protective capabilities of antioxidants.
Kate Gant is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Auburn. She lives in Granite Bay with her husband and son. You can find more skin tips and product reviews at her website, greatskinmd.com
Granite Bay Democrat hoped to unseat McClintock in Congress

me as soon as my candidacy was announced, Johnson said. I am hopeful another candidate will quickly step forward to take my place to serve as a true representative of the people and resources of our district, which has not been well represented by the incumbent for over five years. Johnson said she had been contemplating running for political office for more than a year and made the decision in November. It has been a true privilege and honor to have had supporters from all over the district and all political parties donating and volunteering, Johnson said.
~ Sena Christian
Then-Congressional candidate Kris Johnson speaks with a crowd during an event at the Granite Bay Library in January. In February, she withdrew from the race.
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ne of many things I enjoy about living in Granite Bay is the greenery all around us. Yet, the same plants, grasses and trees that make our communities so beautiful can also make life miserable for those of us who suffer from seasonal allergies. With the imminent arrival of spring, the annual eye-rubbing, sneezing season is about to begin. Id like to share with you some information about seasonal allergies, and what we can do to deal with them. Although we call them seasonal allergies, what we mostly deal with during this time of year is hay feveror allergic rhinitis, which is caused by pollen. And one of the best things we can do to help us cope with seasonal allergies is to know what triggers them. The triggers are unique to
Keep Allergies At Bay

Chris Palkowski
each person, but if we figure them out, we can try to avoid them or at least lessen their effects. Pay attention when symptoms begin. If you are working in your garden, for example, and your eyes begin to water, take note. Or if youve just mowed the lawn and start sneezing, thats a clue. Pollen, carried through the air, is among the most common triggers. Pollen can act as a stimulant to your immune system, and if youre allergic to a particular pollen, youll likely
suffer from itchy and watery eyes when exposed to it. Allergic to pollen? Keep the doors and windows closed in your car and home during your allergy season. Use an air conditioner if you have one. Avoid using fans with an open window, because pollen that enters your home will be broadly dispersed by the fan. Change your clothes and shower after being outside. Before mowing your lawn, take a non-sedating antihistamine, and wear a mask. Monitor pollen counts and try to stay indoors, especially in the morning and afternoon. Not everyone will be able to identify their allergy triggers, but theres still hope to make it through spring without the discomfort. For those whose allergies are more bothersome, there are a number of safe med-
ications to relieve symptoms that are available for purchase over the counter. If you have other health conditions or are on prescription medications, check with your doctor if these over-the-counter medications are safe for you to take. Be aware of side effects. Some antihistamines can make some people sleepy, so avoid taking them with alcohol or other medications with sedative effects. And always be careful when driving after youve begun to take a new medication. If over-the-counter medications arent bringing you the relief you need, talk with your doctor about other options for treatment. Nasal steroid sprays are very effective for the majority of people who use them, and have no sedating or other systemic symptoms. Nasal steroid sprays (which are different from
decongestant nasal sprays), are also effective in children. Finally, for those who dont respond well to medications, or whose seasonal allergies can trigger asthma, a physician may recommend allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy. While immunotherapy is not for everyone it can be timeconsuming, with frequent visits to the allergy clinic its been successful for patients who dont respond well to symptomatic treatment with allergy medicine. There is no cure for seasonal allergies, but those who suffer from them should be able to find relief, either through modifications we make to our environment, or medication or immunotherapy.
Chris Palkowski, MD, is physician-inchief of Kaiser Permanente Roseville.
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e wake up each morning with every intention of eating good today. Well skip the drive-thru line on our way to work. We will refuse to get fast food with coworkers at lunch. Well boycott the vending machine in the mid-afternoon. And we wont even think about having dessert after dinner. But then our cravings win. Our friend drops by with a big fluffy muffin and a latte for breakfast. Co-workers invite us to that greasy spoon down the street for lunch. Cake is passed around at the mid-afternoon staff meeting. After dinner our honey surprises us with a bowl of our favorite ice cream. We tell ourselves that tomorrow will be different. But then tomorrow comes with its own special set of circumstances, and cravings get the best of us once again.
How To Stop Craving The Wrong Foods

Deb Skelton
Why Do Cravings Win?

Lets face it: We live in a world where food temptations are everywhere, which lead to cravings and eating things we shouldnt. Again and again, until were so fed up with our body that we dont know where to begin to get back on track. Stores display the most tantalizing junk food items right where we can easily reach them. Commercials for greasy, fattening foods portray them so scrumptiously we literally salivate. Sugary snacks have fullpage, glossy pictures in magazines. And as if all of this wasnt
enough, the people in our daily life are another, constant source of food temptation. To make matters worse, weve been conditioned since childhood to positively associate with the act of indulging in cravings. We use food as a reward, as a source of emotional comfort and to relieve stress. These uses of food become habit not easily broken.
End Food Cravings

Food cravings dont need to have the upper hand on us anymore. Heres how we can fight back using our most powerful asset: our brain. Try this mind exercise: Imagine you are peacefully floating down a river on a raft. The sun is shining, birds are chirping and you are having a fun, relaxing time. You feel wonderful about the river because it makes you happy.
Now change perspectives. Youre in a plane flying over the river and the raft. Instantly our eye is drawn to an enormous rocky waterfall. Then you look back to the person floating on the raft, having a wonderful time, headed straight for the treacherous falls. With this new perspective of the river, do you think youd agree to get on a raft and take your chances floating toward the falls? Laughable, right? Youve seen the hidden danger of the river. You know it leads to pain and suffering. Now your negative association with the river has replaced your initial positive association. This is the key to putting an end to food cravings: building negative associations in place of existing positive ones. Heres the process: Step One: Weve placed unhealthy, fattening foods on a
pedestal in our mind. Take the wrong food off that pedestal by listing off everything negative about them. These foods Make you unhealthy Cause weight gain Drain your energy Kill your confidence Damage your love life Step Two: Put wholesome food items on a pedestal. Juicy fresh fruit, crispy vegetables and savory lean meats are the place to start. List the things you love about healthy food, including that they Make you healthy Promote fat loss Boost your energy Build your confidence Improve your quality of life Soon, craving the wrong foods will be a thing of the past.
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hat started in 2004 as a small group of athletes has blossomed into a program that instills a love of the sport of lacrosse in hundreds of young male and female athletes. As Granite Bay Youth Lacrosse rings in its 10year anniversary, cofounder Russell Postell shares his thoughts on the organizations success and plans for the future.
How did your lacrosse organization get started?
Granite Bay Youth Lacrosse Celebrates 10 Years

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Learn more about Granite Bay Youth Lacrosse at gblax.org.
The club was started by me and Scott Pink. We are both college lacrosse players from the East Coast. Scott played at Harvard, and I played at Hobart College. Believe it or not, it was not our idea to start the club. A bunch of other
parents came to me and asked if I would help them with coaching, as they had heard that I played in college. I have no idea how help became co-founder director and coach without even having a kid in the program, as all of my kids were too young. Right about the same time, Scott said he saw a high school club lacrosse team practicing at Treelake Park (in Granite Bay). He and I went to see them practice one day and met the head coach, at the time Dan Daly, and we all
decided to build a youth program that would be the feeder program for the high school. The high school program was started due to the influence of the Howell family. They moved here from Utah. Scott Howell promised to help build a lacrosse program in Granite Bay as payment to his kids for moving out of Utah. He actually funded the initial purchase of helmets for the team. In the spring of 2004, I called a fraternity brother of mine, who happened to be the president of Brine
Lacrosse, the largest manufacturer of lacrosse equipment, and got him to deliver a trailer of gear to Granite Bay that kids could rent for a year to try out the sport. We put gear on the kids one by one, about 30 kids from sixth to eighth grade went onto the field and started their lacrosse careers, and the beginning of Granite Bay Lacrosse.
What are some of the biggest accomplishments over the last decade?
The club has grown from the original 30 players two teams of sixthto eighth-graders and one high school club team to about 220 players from ages 8 to 15, in third to eighth grade, (10 teams both boys and girls). The boys high school teams are
fully sanctioned CIF teams with varsity and JV teams. The JV team went 69 games undefeated under the coaching of nowretired coach Scott Donaldson. The varsity team has been ranked among the top 10 teams in Northern California and has won the Sacramento Valley championships four out of the six years it has existed and was awarded a bid in the first-ever Northern California/State of California playoff tournament last year, under the coaching of Scott Pink and Paul Harkin. The girls high school teams are also fully sanctioned CIF with varsity and JV teams. The girls varsity team won the first Sacramento league championship ever held in 2012
and has been consistently ranked in the top 15 teams in Northern California.
Looking back, is there anything you would change?
(I would have) introduced the game to more kids earlier on and showed more kids in high school the game and let them know that you can start at any age and still be a really good player.
What is next for the group?
Win the California state championship, get our top players off to great academic institutions across the country, become a nationally recognized program but most importantly, live to our vision: inspire passion for lacrosse.
~Krissi Khokhobashvili
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Granite Bay High Schools Emerald Brigade Marching Band is hosting a Crab Feed, Silent Auction and Raffle fundraiser, featuring Mallory Hoff and Leticia Ordaz of KRCA 3 as the emcees. Funds raised will help cover the cost of instruments, instructors stipends and parade and field show competition expenses. The award-winning Emerald Brigade includes about 115 members, and the music program has a jazz band, concert band, winter guard and winter percussion. What: Sixth annual Crab Feed, Silent Auction and Raffle fundraiser When: 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday, March 15 Where: Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 6365 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay Cost: $45 per person Info: www.gbemeraldbrigade.org
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From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. mar mar Tuesdays at Whole Foods Market in The Fountains, at East Roseville Parkway and Galleria Boulevard. For more information, visit foothillfarmersmarket.com.
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Eat crab to benefit the Granite Bay High School Emerald Brigade.
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At 7:30 p.m. Fridays and mar mar Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays at Roseville Theater, 241 Vernon St. in Roseville. Presented by the Roseville Theatre Arts Academy. Tickets cost $13. For more information, visit roseville theatreartsacademy.com.
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At 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. mar mar and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Inspired by the film of the same name, and inspired by the competitive world of high school cheerleading and over-the-top rivalries. This is the regions premiere of the Tony-nominated show. Tickets cost $45 to $65. For more information, visit harriscenter.net.
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Author Coy Cross

From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the mar Granite Bay Library, 6475 Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay. Cross wrote The Dhance, about caregiving in crisis for his wife after her ovarian cancer diagnosis. Free. For more information, visit thedhance.com.
Gold Country Wildlife Rescue volunteer training class

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 3221 Rippey Road in Loomis. Volunteers needed to help sustain native wildlife at Wildlife Intake Center this coming baby season (April through mar September). Training class is required and costs $5 for members; $25 non-members. For more information, call (530) 885-0862 or visit goldcountrywildliferescue.org.
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And All That Jazz! And Art!

At 7 p.m. Friday at Bayside Church, 8191 mar Sierra College Blvd. in Granite Bay. Fundraiser features Americas Got Talent artist David Garibaldi and benefits the nonprofit Zafias Family House. Tickets cost $10 to $15. For more information, visit zafiasfamilyhouse.org.
Artist David Garibaldi will perform at a fundraiser for Zafias Family House.
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Auburn Symphonys Annual Gala

From 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Blue Goose Event mar Center, 3550 Taylor Road in Loomis. The evening includes live music, an auction and locally grown food prepared by Placer County Real Food cookbook author Laura Kenny. Cost is $75 per person or $135 per couple. For more information, visit auburnsymphony.com.
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Womens Opportunity Awards Celebration

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the city of Rocklin Parks and Recreation Meeting Room, 5460 5th St. in Rocklin. mar Soroptimist International of South Placer will recognize local women for courage, strength and determination. Tickets cost $20 and include a catered lunch. For more information, visit facebook.com/ SISouthPlacer.
Run Rocklin 5K & 10K

At 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Johnson-Springview Park, 5480 5th St. in Rocklin. Participants can choose among a free kids fun run, 5K run/walk, 10K run/walk or a half-marathon. The 11th april annual event benefits the Matt Redding Foundation and Rocklins schools. Registration fees range from $20 to $50. For more information, visit runrocklin.com.
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BY STACY MARTIN
id you know that Northern California has not one, but two opportunities to experience African-style tent camping? Unbeknownst to many, you can hand feed an elephant the next time youre in Monterey County or bounce along atop an open-air Land Rover alongside curious giraffes on your next visit to the Sonoma wine country. These experiences are part of Vision Quest Ranch and Safari West, respectively; you can also sleep in tents built on high wooden platforms with spacious decks, canvas walls, wooden floors, comfy beds (with electric blankets), cozy tent heaters and full bathrooms. Both provide all the comforts of home, with the extra-special excitement of the exotic. At Safari West, the adventure begins with a ride to your cabin via safari Jeep. If you plan to arrive in time for dinner, you can purchase an optional safari style all-you-can-eat buffet that includes barbecued chicken or beef. During the day, Safari West offers a three-hour tour, where the vehicles are the old style, open-air Land Rovers, with the additional row of seats over the drivers cab. The tour costs $70-$95 for adults (varies by day of week and season) and $35 for children ages 3-12, with discounts for overnight guests. Safari West Land Rover tours are bumpy, informative and fun! We met Goldie, the friendly ostrich, who earned her name after she leaped from a vehicle on the Golden Gate Bridge and headed for the Marin Headlands. Safari West
has an impressive 400 acres with more than 700 animals (80 species), including giraffes, gazelles, zebras, oryx, antelope, cape buffalo, wildebeests, flamingos and lemurs. Photographic opportunities abound, so be sure to bring a good camera. Vision Quest Ranch is another hidden gem. With 51 acres and about 100 animals, owners Charlie and Heather Sammut have created a unique environment for animals and people alike. The Elephants of Africa Rescue Society is one of the most beloved charities in Monterey County and Vision Quest Ranch offers unparalleled opportunities to meet the elephants. At Vision Quest Ranch, its really important to check in at 3 p.m. so you dont miss the animal visits to your tent. We were delighted to meet a caracal (an African wild cat) and a lynx. The caracal was on a leash, while the indulged lynx prefers being pulled in a wagon. In addition to being an amazing opportunity for photos, the tent visits are a clever way for the animals to experience more than their enclosures each day. After the afternoon animal visits, there is some time to find dinner on your own at a local restaurant. In the evenings, Vision Quest Ranch offers two optional activities Crunch Time (feeding the big cats) and Butchs Bedtime (feeding the elephants as they bed down for the night in their barn). As an overnight guest, you can experience both for the discounted rate of $40 per person, or choose one at a discounted rate of $25 per person.
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Diego Martin sits in a row of seats on the top of a Land Rover and a giraffe comes up to say hello at Safari West in Santa Rosa.
SAFARI WEST Location: 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa Info: (707) 579-2551 or safariwest.com VISION QUEST RANCH Location: 400 River Road, Salinas Info: (831) 455-1901 or wildthingsinc.com
Perhaps the most magical hour of all is the next morning, when an elephant brings you breakfast! Not too many places in the world where you can experience that, right? Our breakfast included decadent pastries, bagels and cream cheese, yogurt, bananas and apples, but what we loved most was feeding the elephant from our deck. After checkout, the excitement continues with an afternoon walking tour (normally $10, but included with an overnight stay), where youll meet the wide variety of animals that call Vision Quest Ranch home, and hear their stories. For just $5, you can
Savannah, Diego and Stacy Martin feed an elephant from their deck, with a trainer standing by, at Vision Quest Ranch.
feed an elephant at the end of the tour (best value in Monterey!). Overnight stays at either safari camp generally range from $175 to $315 for double occupancy, depending on season and location. We saved money by using Groupon and Travelzoo during the off-season. At Safari West, you can also plan ahead for a Moonlight Madness Special to stay for less on nights when the moon is full. While we thought we might prefer one safari experience over the other, we absolutely and enthusiastically loved them both one for the Land Rovers and giraffes and the other for the elephants and up-close and personal visits. So visit both, because as they say at Safari West, its the closest you can get to Africa without a passport!
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Fortune Calls On Parents To Bridge The Gap

BY TOBY LEWIS
ex Fortune moved to Granite Bay in 1989 with his family, after having spent 12 years living in Carmichael and a short stint in Los Angeles. Now a grandfather of two, Dr. Fortune has written several books, the most recent of which is 12 Parenting Practices: How Successful Parents Bridge the Achievement Gap. The book, which comes with a DVD and is also published in Spanish, encourages parents of minority students who may be experiencing the achievement gap in public schools to get more involved.
How do you like Granite Bay?
Its been enjoyable. My wife, who is retired, has her routine down now so that most places she has to go are within a mile or two. Thats convenient. Prior to that, we lived in Los Angeles for five years before we came back.
So five years was enough of L.A. for you?
newspapers, magazines and even professional reports is that theres a persistent difference of test scores in those two groups. I actually worked for the California State Department of Education and traveled around the state quite a bit. What I found was there were schools that had mostly Hispanic or African American students that were doing very well. So I didnt buy this achievement gap thing as complete. These were high-minority schools of Hispanics and African Americans, and yet they were scoring high on the same standardized tests that everybody else was taking. And so we attempted to describe in the first book, which is called Leadership on Purpose, what the leaders in the schools were doing that made the difference. In the next book I did, published in 2012, I got more and more interested in the parenting aspect.
What did you find?
You published your book in two different languages. Why?
Well, yes. If you take the observation that out of 6 million public school students in the state, about 3 million-plus are Hispanic, and if you are really concerned about (the) achievement gap
and you dont pay attention to half the students, then youre kind of missing the boat. So, I went back and wrote it in Spanish. Actually, its bilingual. The front half is the same content in Spanish and I produced a companion Spanish DVD, which has essentially the same content.
Are you bilingual?
Im about to become a new parent. What sort of advice do you have for new parents?
I am not. So to produce these documents, I had a Spanishspeaking colleague work with me.
I have for some years been concerned about a phenomenon called the achievement gap.
Dr. Rex Fortune
Well, given that my emphasis is on academic achievement, the very first recommendation is reading to children, even before they can talk. There are two aspects of that. One is hearing the voice of the parent, whether its the mother or the father. What the research points out is that children whose parents read to them regularly, even before age 3, are able to acquire more vocabulary. And so by the time they hit kindergarten, they are much further ahead than children of parents who do it occasionally or dont do it at all.
Baseball season is around the corner. Do you have a team?
Actually, I am more of a football and basketball guy than baseball, but I like the Giants just because they are close. But if you start asking me to name pitchers or catchers or outfielders, I wouldnt remember.
So youre a 49ers fan, too?
Well, most of these were employment moves, but yeah, that was just about enough.
You are a retired educator?
I was a superintendent of schools for about 20 years, 15 of which were over in Antelope at Center Unified School District, and then five years in Inglewood in Los Angeles County.
What can you tell me about the books you have written? How did they come about?
I have for some years been concerned about a phenomenon called the achievement gap. For example, take the difference in test scores between African American or Hispanic groups on one hand and Asians and whites on the other. Most of what you read in the
What I observed is that many children, no matter who they are, if their parents are seriously engaged and inspiring their kids, pushing them and then working with the schools to find out what they need to do to help more at home, those children tend to do well regardless of ethnicity. Now, sometimes its more challenging if they are the only one in the school thats doing that, but if they are in a school where that is the order of the day, then its easier for such children to succeed.
Yeah.
Rough season toward the end. they had
Well, you know it was just one play difference. That defensive end
Sherman.
Yeah, if Sherman hadnt have blocked that pass to (Anquan Boldin) and if (Boldin) had caught that pass, it would have been the 49ers going to the Super Bowl instead of Seattle. Now, how they would have fared against Denver is another story.
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Dr. Rex Fortune urges parents to be involved in their childs education.

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2 (2 0) 3 (3 0) 3 (3 0) 4 (3 1) 3 (3 0) 3 (3 0) 3 (2 1) 3 (3 0) 3 (3 0) 4 (4 0) 3 (3 0) 4 (3 1) 3 (3 0) 4 (3 1) 5 (4 1) 5 (4 1)
SqFt
1,824 2,888 2,195 3,136 2,714 3,385 2,385 2,508 3,957 4,380 4,367 3,136 3,079 3,091 5,748 4,902
LotSz
0.3475ac 0.1550ac 0.2510ac 0.1956ac 0.2187ac 0.3142ac 0.2878ac 0.2572ac 0.2323ac 0.2600ac 0.4504ac 0.4921ac 0.1525ac 4.8000ac 0.6237ac 1.1000ac
Date
1/16/2014 1/10/2014 1/27/2014 1/15/2014 1/16/2014 1/06/2014 1/23/2014 1/07/2014 1/10/2014 1/13/2014 1/24/2014 1/17/2014 1/31/2014 12/31/2013 2/04/2014 1/10/2014
$/SqFt
246.71 161.01 218.68 184.95 221.08 177.25 253.67 245.22 157.95 162.10 170.60 239.16 279.15 357.13 208.77 275.40
List Price
469,000 465,000 490,000 589,000 625,000 625,000 610,000 619,900 649,000 750,000 765,000 750,000 839,000 1,229,000 1,299,000 1,450,000
Sale Price
450,000 465,000 480,000 580,000 600,000 600,000 605,000 615,000 625,000 710,000 745,000 750,000 859,500 1,103,895 1,200,000 1,350,000
Information deemed to be reliable but not verified. Home sales are based in information from MetroList Services, Inc.
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US HOMES EISENHOWER MODEL

4 beds, 4 baths, 4859 sf Chefs kitchen w/Granite, SS appliances 3rd floor bonus/media room w/wine storage Guest rm w/outside access to lrg cover deck Backs to bike/walking trails Solar electric 4 car finished garage Overlooks Miners Ravine w/year round stream 1544 Oak Hill Way Roseville
WHITNEY RANCH BEAUTY!!

Immaculate 4 Bed 4 Bath, 2992 sq ft 2nd Master/guest rm w/bath downstairs Kit w/Granite, SS appliances & lg island Low maint back yard w/2 fruit trees 3 Car Tandem garage 849 Spotted Pony Ln Rocklin
BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME ON 1.19 AC

5 bed, 3 bath Beauty Expansive Front & Rear Yards 2 pastures + stalls incl. foal stall Open flowing kitchen w/custom granite Newer appliances, large pantry Views all around w/pool and waterfall 7222 Chestnut Ave. Orangevale
NEWER HOME IN OLD ROSEVILLE

3 bed, 2.5 bath Priced to sell! Charming New Colonial Built in 2007 Family room/Kit Combo Living room w/fireplace Bath on 1st floor Yard is low maintenance w/nice curb appeal 133 Hickory St. Roseville
$795,000
LIC#00776256
$499,000
$699,000
LIC#01747355
$199,900
LIC#01747355 Call Lucy Allen at 916.220.5539
Call Lisa Barns at 916.759.8500
Call Sharon Whiting at 916.296.9417
Call Mina Rowe at 916.303.6056
Finding an experienced & knowledgeable Realtor is just a phone call away.
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