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8 Editor’s Note11 What’s Up12 Get to Know—Richard Hilton13 Click14 FYI18 Calendar20 Outtakes32 Seniors48 Swag50 Dine—Grandma’s Kitchen52 Taste64 Introducing66 Tom’s Take

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22 the Arts Royal Stage Christian Performing Arts

24 Health & Wellness Organ Donation

28 Our Kids The Future of Foster Care

30 cause & effect Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center

36 Home Design Backyard Overhaul

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38 Happy camping: Style’s Favorite Places to Pitch a tent

Dust off your gear and lace up your

boots, or—depending on your camp-

ing style—maybe just pack a week-

end bag and sunblock. From sleep-

ing in solitude by the river to glamp-

ing like a celeb, find our area’s best

bets for exploring the outdoors.

44 golf to a tee: A sport Fore the Whole Family

WIth the arrival of spring and every-

thing green, round up your team

and take advantage of a sport that

can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Never

played? No worries, Style will be

your caddie this month to get your

inner Tiger roaring.

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ABOUt tHe cOVeRTruckee River by susan goodmundson; pastel on sanded paper

With little professional training, Susan Goodmundson describes herself as

“mostly self-taught” in pastel—her favorite medium—and oil and colored pencil.

Goodmundson is a member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast, Roseville

Arts, Placer Arts, North Tahoe Arts, American Women Artists, and the Loomis

Art Loop Open Studio Tour. You can view her work at Wholesale Art and Framing in Rocklin

and at The Flower Farm Inn in Loomis. For more information, visit susangoodmundson.com.


Inever thought I’d be so excited to sleep on an air mattress. But the time has come...

to be one with nature. What does an air mattress have to do with nature, you say?

Picture it nicely tucked in a tented abode complete with views of a crackling, glowing

fire and the wilderness beyond. Yes, camping season is here! According to an article in

Reader’s Digest, “Humans subconsciously long to connect with the natural world through

endless exposure to plants, skies and the seas.” They go on to say that doctors call this

notion “biophilia,” and recognize that being outdoors has a positive effect on the quality

of one’s life.

I recall vivid memories as a child—growing up in southwest Missouri—when my mom,

dad, brother and I drove not too far to my extended family’s farm property featuring acres

of flat grassy land (with a few rolling hills), livestock, ponds, creeks and a nice wooded area

in what some would call the back forty. This sweet spot is where we set up shop. After

unloading the bed of a Chevy pick-up, we arranged our outdoor homestead with a few

non-glamourous tents, fold-out chairs, sleeping bags, and wire hangers outstretched for

hot dog cooking and marshmallow roasting in anticipation of the nights’ finales. While

the adults leisurely sipped sweet tea and laughed as they shared stories of their past

week’s goings-on, we kids explored the Disney-Land-like amenities of Mother Earth’s

backyard scoping out tad poles and crawdads in the slow moving creeks, and later filling

our Mason jars with lightning bugs to serve as lanterns for more exploring. Flashlights

were a little too “city” for us hillbillies. Don’t worry, no bugs were harmed in our exploits.

Mornings came quickly as we slumber partied most of the night, but there’s nothing

quite like instant coffee (mine composed mostly of milk and sugar), and eggs and bacon

cooked on a cast iron skillet magically secured over the still burning flames of the night’s

fire. Those were the days.

Nowadays I’ve become spoiled, for one by the luxury of a mattress as opposed to a

blanket on the tent’s floor, and most notably by the multitude of gorgeous, breathtaking

settings nearby that offer oh-so-much-more to experience. The camping possibilities are

endless in our necks of the woods, with lakes, rivers, mountains and exotic vegetation.

Let’s just say that my weekend outings in recent years to Coloma and the Ice House area,

to name a few, have definitely kicked my beloved pastime up a notch.

You can experience the same, if you haven’t already, with this month’s feature, “Happy

Camping” by Sharon Penny, in which she explores the great outdoors—citing some of

the best spots around for temporarily escaping the toils of reality and connecting with

bugs and bears, well...hopefully not the latter. And when it’s all said and done and you

reach your mailing address again, the perspective

gained by surviving simply makes the rat race of

daily life tolerable once again.

Another pastime perfect for gleaning fresh air

perspective is the topic of April’s co-feature, “Golf

to a Tee,” where you’ll find Kevin Elms’ lessons

for getting started on the golf course. Whether

you’re a pro or just starting, there’s something

to inspire everyone to partake in this now wildly

popular sport.

Until next month, get outside, take a

deep breath and let your inner child shine.•— Desiree

We’d love to hear from you – send us your com-

munity events (for Calendar and Outtakes), local

news (for What’s Up), and any other story ideas to

[email protected].

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Calling all artists! Roseville’s Blue Line Arts has partnered with

the Roseville Civic Center, Paramount Equity Mortgage,

the Downtown Roseville Library, and Sutter Roseville

Medical Center to provide a new Art in Public Places program—

ongoing art exhibitions featuring established and emerging local

artists. To apply to have your work featured, visit rosevillearts.org...

Congratulations to Lincoln’s Orchard Creek Lodge for being named

The Knot’s Best of Weddings venue in the Sacramento/Lake Tahoe

area for the second year in a row!...The Placer SPCA has announced

John Mason, attorney at law, as 2013’s new board president. Joining

the executive committee is Al Johnson of Al Johnson Consulting,

and Jim Gray, a Roseville City Council retiree. Other officers include

Marcus Lo Duca, E. Howard Rudd and Mark Davis. New appointees

to the board of directors are Colleen Watters and Bill Radakovitz...

John Adams Academy—Roseville’s first site-based charter school—

will expand in the 2013-14 school year to include 12th graders (their

first graduating class). W.T. Eich Middle School, Roseville School

District’s first junior high school, will transition from a 7th and 8th

grade campus to include 6th grade, and is now an International

Baccalaureate (IB) school...Congratulations to John Hernried,

M.D.— the medical director of the Sutter

Weight Management Institute—for

becoming one of the first physicians in the

U.S. to be accredited in obesity medicine, a

new specialty...Join the Hawthorne Academy

of Arts and Sciences, a new private school

serving students in K-8th grade in the Placer

County area, for a Parent Information and

Enrollment Night on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Roseville’s Tower

Theater. For more details, visit thehawthorneacademy.com...

Sacramento’s Haggin Oaks Golf Course received a new state-of-

the-art adaptive golf cart—dubbed the Paramobile and donated

by Anthony Netto of Stand Up and Play—designed to aid in the

rehabilitation and recovery of stroke survivors and other disabled

golfers. Haggin Oaks intends to use the cart as part of their joint

effort with the American Stroke Association’s Saving Strokes Golf

Fore Health program, and for any golfers with disabilities who are

interested in golfing...KidsFirst, a private, non-profit organization

dedicated to the prevention and healing of child abuse, held its first

annual Spring Break Fun Pack for Kinship Families Drive this past

March. The program, with the help of local area businesses, was

able to give enrollees a spring break they’ll remember forever. For

more details, visit kidsfirstnow.org...The Placer Institute for Families

& Children, a non-profit counseling agency, now offers an ongoing

Super Step Parenting Support Group in Rocklin to help stepparents

with the obstacles that often come with the job. For more details,

visit placerinstitute.org...Rocklin’s first-ever female flat track roller

derby league, the Flood Water Roller Derby, has arrived! For more

details, visit floodwaterrollerderby.com...Arriving in Roseville at

the intersection of Douglas Boulevard and Sierra College is a new

Chick-fil-A restaurant...If you love hiking the local Auburn-area trails,

check out Canyon Keepers (canyonkeepers.org); it’s a great way

to enjoy the canyon and meet people with similar interests...That’s

all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual Our Kids

feature issue! •— Compiled by Kelly Soderlund

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For Meadow Vista resident Richard

Hilton, paleontology is all about

the thrill of the hunt. As a young

boy, Hilton’s parents would take him to

the countryside to look for fossils and

arrowheads, an experience that gave

him a true apprecia-

tion for natural history.

Now chairman of the

Sierra College Natural

History Museum and

professor of Earth Sci-

ences at Sierra College,

Hilton continues to lead

expeditions all around

the world. On one trip

to Red Bluff, he came

across the partial re-

mains of a small dinosaur, one of the

oldest ever excavated in California. The

discovery laid the groundwork for his

book, Dinosaurs and Other Mesozoic

Reptiles of California.

gettoknow

Q: What advice would you give to your

younger self?

A: Go as far as possible with your

education.

Q: What comes to you naturally?

A: Being a visual learner.

Q: Are you high or low maintenance?

A: Average, but my wife would

probably say high.

Q: Biggest life inspirations?

A: The practical knowledge gained by

learning about the natural world from

my parents.

Q: What are you most proud of?

A: Being a good teacher.

Q: Favorite humanitarian cause?

A: Teaching people to respect the

environment.

favoritesAuthor/writer: John Nichols and Jon

Krakauer

Escape: Traveling the world

Guilty pleasure: Vanilla ice cream

Meal in town: Shrimp melt sandwich at

Katrina’s Café in Auburn

Local landmark: Sierra College Natural

History Museum

Memory: My first trip to a national park

in Africa

Movie: Doctor Zhivago

Place to buy a gift, locally: Sierra Moon

Goldsmiths

Local nonprofit: The Sierra College

Foundation

Saying: “The price of wisdom is pain.”

Richard HiltonQ&A

Yet for Hilton, there is more joy in find-

ing Earth’s treasures than keeping them.

“If you came to my house, you probably

wouldn’t know I’m a geologist or paleon-

tologist,” he says with a laugh, explain-

ing that most of his discoveries are on

display at the Sierra Col-

lege Natural History Mu-

seum. These days, he is

working hard to expand

the museum’s offerings,

and he is also an emeri-

tus board member for

the Gateway Science

Museum at CSU Chico.

His motivation is simple:

He knows first-hand the

positive impact natural

history can make on a young person’s

life. “They come out of [the museum]

with different eyes, with a more educated

mind,” Hilton says. “They get inspired.” • — Amber Foster F

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WHAT’S IN SEASON NOW: CARROTS!What comes in an array of bright colors, is sweet, and can be eaten boiled, roasted,

fried, steamed or raw? If you guessed the beta-carotene-rich carrot, you know your

vegetables!

The carrot is a root vegetable that’s likely to have come from Iran and Afghanistan

centuries ago. In early years, carrots were

grown for their leaves and not the roots.

Some relatives of the carrot include

parsley, fennel, dill and cumin.

SELECTION AND STORAGE:If you’re looking for the best carrots,

check for firmness and smooth texture.

If buying the orange variety, look for

the brightest color and avoid limp or

rubbery ones. For the freshest carrots,

seek out bunches with the greens at-

tached. Large carrots are usually the

sweetest, since the sugar is stored in the

veggie’s core.

If possible, don’t store carrots next to

apples, pears, potatoes and other fruits

and vegetables that produce ethylene gas,

which will cause the carrots to acquire a

bitter taste. If buying carrots with the tops,

Start planning your summer swim lessons and activities with the new “Big Book of

Fun,” brought to you by Roseville Parks, Recreation & Libraries. The 2013 Summer

Recreation Guide is available online and was delivered to all Roseville residents last

month.

Sign up for swim lessons at any of Roseville’s three pools; classes fill up quickly, so register

early. Also, be sure to mark your calendar for the opening of the Roseville Aquatics Complex

on Memorial Day weekend.

Summer is a great time to be a kid or teen in Roseville, thanks to a variety of summer

day camps, including nature, engineering, gymnastics, science and adventure themes. For

extra excitement and enjoyment, look to the marquee day camps, such as Camp Roseville

and Teen Scene, featuring fields trips and special events.

And summer isn’t just for the kids! Adults can stay active with dance classes, book clubs,

golf, and safety programs. New this summer is archery for adults; the bow and arrow activ-

ity has always been popular among kids, but now it’s time for grown-ups to join in the fun.

— Pam Allen

To view the 2013 Summer Recreation Guide and register for activities, visit roseville.

ca.us/parks.

roseville parks & recreationBig Book of Fun!

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What is assisted living?

Assisted living communities offer

a lifestyle for older adults that’s

fairly unique; it not only provides secu-

rity and peace of mind of coordinated

support, but opportunities for engag-

ing in social events, outings, affinity

groups, wellness support and friend-

ship. A common response from many

who move into assisted living is, “Why

didn’t I do this sooner?” Those choos-

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cooking meals, house upkeep and

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ownership, as well as allowing them

to take advantage of what he/she re-

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cut them off before storing, since they tend

to wilt faster if the greens are attached. Car-

rots should be washed gently prior to eat-

ing; peeling isn’t required if they’re organic.

HOW TO PAIR WITHLOCAL WINE:Barbera—an Italian, medium-bodied red

wine with fruity and spicy characteris-

tics—complements the sweet and savory

flavors of many carrot dishes, especially

Curry-Roasted Carrots (for the recipe,

visit stylemg.com), which offers a touch

of Indian flavors and is delicious with

braised lamb shanks. Even though Bar-

bera is an Italian varietal, it’s a versatile

food wine that marries well with other

European cuisines. Placer County offers

many fabulous Barberas, including the

2009 Bonitata, 2009 Popie Wines and

2009 Fawnridge. For more details, visit

placerwine.com.

— Julie Peterson

For the recipe to make Curry-Roasted

Carrots and Summer Beans with Olive

Oil and Golden Raisins, visit stylemg.

com.

For more information about where to buy

local PlacerGROWN products, including

wine, visit placergrown.org.

DID YOU KNOW?Orange is the most common color

of carrot, but they can also be

found in a variety of other hues,

including white, yellow, red and

purple. Orange carrots contain

beta-carotene and are high in

vitamin A, which is vital for healthy

eyes. White carrots are thought to

be the least healthy variety but do

provide fiber, which is important

for optimal health. Purple carrots

have even more beta-carotene

than their orange cousins and

contain anthrocyanins (anti-

inflammatory agents). Carrots

can be as small as two inches or

as long as three feet. Most people

only eat the root (the orange

part), but carrot greens—although

slightly bitter—are also edible.

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Already underway and continuing through the summer, the City of Rocklin has an

exciting array of outdoor activities for all ages. The “Fit Fun Weekend,” which

will take place April 6-7 at Johnson-Springview Park, will include Rocklin’s

Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as the 10th Annual

Run Rocklin on Sunday morning.

The annual Rocklin Kiwanis Community Festival, featuring a carnival, activities and

community demonstrations, will take place May 29-June 2, with Family Day scheduled

for Saturday, June 1, and the sixth annual Kaiser Permanente KidsFest and community

parade on Sunday, June 2.

Summer activities will feature numerous new and exciting programs and activities,

including Camp Rocklin for youth of all ages; Friday Nights in the Park will kick off on

June 14 and continue each Friday for 6 weeks of outdoor movies and fun.

— Jim Crosthwaite

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Bi l l ’ s D o n u t s

has been serv-

ing Granite Bay

since 1981, which pretty

much makes it an in-

stitution in the foodie

world. A recent visit to

the low-key shop on a

sunny weekend clari-

fied the reason for its

enduring success: Bill’s simply makes a

consistently yummy, classic and delicate

donut. The epitome of a “Mom and Pop”

enterprise, don’t be surprised if you find

retired men gossiping over their cof-

fee or a soccer mom van parked out

front. I hadn’t personally tried a donut in

years—a result of carb fear and an age-

weakened metabolism. But all those

years did nothing to curb my memory,

and so when choosing my treat I went

rocklin parks and recreationOutdoor Activities Abound

foodie findBill’s Donuts

for my childhood favor-

ite: Classic Glazed. Any

anticipated guilt for the

splurge vanished as I

gently tore the pastry

in two, watching the

glaze crack and flake

into sugar shards. It

was everything I had

hoped and remem-

bered: warm and airy upon first bite,

followed by dough that seemed to melt

in my mouth. Truly satisfied with my

classic confection, I waved goodbye

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april eventsApril is Celebrate Diversity Month

Compiled by Kelly Soderlund

6STAR SpoRTS Fun Run And 5KThis family-friendly, first-annual fundraiser, held at Maidu Regional Park in Roseville and hosted by STAR Education, will feature two kid-friendly races and a raffle. The first, a 1/2-mile loop around the baseball field is open for kids ages 5-12. The second, a 5k run around the entire park, is open to ages 10 and up. Proceeds will support the STAR Sports program. For more details, visit starsacramento.org.

27-28ART STudio TReKThis annual event—held in Rocklin, Roseville and Granite Bay and comprised of about 20 studios and more than 20 artists in south Placer County— is free to the public and will feature artists demonstrating a “behind the scenes” look into their processes. Each studio will also offer a chocolate treat to visitors as a “thank you.” For more details, visit artstudiotrek.com.

20SixTh AnnuAl CelebRATe The eARTh FeSTivAlDon’t miss this annual festival hosted at Mahany Regional Park in Roseville. This year's event will feature live entertainment, music, food and mobile food trucks, electric vehicles, local green vendors and more. For more details on this free event, visit roseville.ca.us/explore/earthday.asp.

28SpRing oF The vineWine connoisseurs will get an opportunity to preview new, light releases of the season (whites, light reds and rosés) from select Lodi wineries at the French-rooted event held at the beautiful Wine and Roses Hotel Restaurant and Spa. SOTV will also feature the Ike and Martin band; guests may also purchase tickets to the Spring of the Vine Dinner. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit winerose.com.

4KidSFiRST 15Th AnnuAl AwARdS lunCheonHead out to the Rocklin Event Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help honor community members who have had a positive influence in the lives of children. Featuring Emcee Scott Moak and guest speaker Michael Pritchard. For sponsorship opportunities and tickets, visit kidsfirstnow.org.

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12Th AnnuAl FunnY boneSJoin the SPCA as they present “A Night of Comedy and Hero Awards” at Thunder Valley Casino Resort.

This howling funny event, hosted by Big Jim Hall of 92.1 K-Hits, will include a silent and live auction, full dinner, Hero Awards presentations honoring

human and animal heroes, and a performance by national headliner, comedian Jack Gallagher. For

more details, visit placerspca.org.

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Hurry and register for this 5K, 12K and free kids’ fun run! Proceeds will benefit local

schools and the Matt Redding Scholarship Foundation. Race start and finish is at

Johnson-Springview Park. For more details, visit runrocklin.com.

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events to [email protected].

6eARTh FeSTIt’s a party for the planet at the Sacramento Zoo! Learn how to protect and preserve the Earth with environmental, wildlife and conservation organizations. During the day, visit EdZOOcation Stations to explore animal bio-artifacts, participate in storytelling and activities, come face-to-face with the outreach animals, and listen as keepers present enrichment talks in the afternoon. For more details, visit saczoo.org.

20ACCeSS To CARe FAiRFrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., people with disabilities will experience their possibilities at Roseville’s Bayside Church Campus (8191 Sierra College Boulevard). Some of the day’s activities will include free seminars, a wheelchair safety and tune-up clinic, an exhibitor expo with more than 90 organizations serving individuals with aging disabilities and/or issues, and creative child-friendly activities. For more details, visit accesstocarefair.com.

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April 6-7 – The Fairytale Town Troupers Present Beauty & the Beat. Enjoy the retelling of the classic fairytale with music, magic and mid-century mod. At the corner coffee house, beautiful Beatrix is beloved by all—until her faltering father is forced to sell out to a big-time brute that is all business. Performances will be held in the Children's Theater. Tickets are in addition to park admission. For more details, visit fairytaletown.org.

April 7 – Whole Planet Foundation Gala. Taking place at Sacramento's Cafeteria 15L from 5-8:30 p.m., guests will enjoy a four-course dinner, local wine and beer, live African drummers, and host, Good Day Sacramento's Tina Macuha. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation's endeavors to end world poverty and hunger. For more details, visit wholeplanetgala.chirrpy.com.

April 11 – Auburn Art Walk. Peruse a showcase of original artwork displayed in dozens of Downtown and Old Town Auburn locales. Hope from venue to venue, meet the artists, and become acquainted with local businesses. Refreshments are served at many of the venues and a free shuttle is available for those who prefer not to walk the route. For more details and a tour map, visit placerarts.org.

April 11 – Friends of the Roseville Public Library Guest Author Program. The Friends of the Roseville Public Library will host mystery writer Cara Black as a guest author at this free event, held at the Maidu Library at 6 p.m. Black is on tour promoting her newest Aimée Leduc mystery—her 13th novel Murder Below Montparnasse, and will discuss the art police in Paris. For more details, email [email protected].

April 13 – Kids’ Expo. Choices for Children will present this free family-friendly event at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A wide variety of community organizations will offer hands-on activities and information about their services, plus entertainment by local children's groups and the Swan Brothers Circus. For more details, visit choices4children-eldorado.org.

Through April 13 – Pop! Goes the Art. Join Blue Line Arts at the WestPark Workshop Gallery for an exhibit featuring multiple artists from the region. Inspiration for Pop! Goes the Art draws from popular culture of the 21st century (think news headlines and YouTube sensations); artists will channel their inner Andy A

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April 14 – 34th Annual ZOOZOOM. Are you as fast as a hare or as slow as a tortoise? Find out as you join the stampede as thousands of runners raise funds to benefit the Sacramento Zoological Society. The course (a 5K, 10K and children's fun run) winds through scenic William Land Park along flat, tree-lined streets. Race fees include admission to the Zoo. For more details, visit sacramentozoozoom.com.

April 19-20 – Used Book Sale. Get your read on with the Friends of the Roseville Public Library used book sale! Held at the Downtown Library, the sale will feature sorted books in popular categories. Sale times are Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds will be used to provide programming and materials for all Roseville libraries. For more details, call 916-783-3892.

April 21 – Run4Roseville. Head to Maidu Community Park for a 5K or free Lil Ones 100 Meter Dash and help raise funds for the Roseville City School District Foundation. Water, fruit and post-race snacks will be available for all participants and carnival games and vendor booths will be offered for family enjoyment. To register and for more details, visit run4roseville.com.

SAve The dATe!May 4 – Folsom Home Show. Presented by Style Magazine, this free event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Folsom Sports Complex will feature door prizes every hour—including gift certificates to local restaurants—and an abundance of vendors. For more information, visit facebook.com/folsomhomegardenshow.

May 19 – Bicycles Plus Diva Night. Meet factory cycling reps, grab a swag bag (first 500 attendees), peruse women’s cycling vendors, watch a fashion show and enjoy wine tasting, appetizers and desserts, plus much more. The free fun goes from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Bicycles Plus in Folsom. For more details, visit onlinecycling.com.

May 19 – Bowl-A-Thon. Nonprofit Shoulder to Shoulder (STS) will hold its second annual event at Rocklin Lanes from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Participants will bring families together and learn how STS is serving urban fatherless young men in the community. For more details, visit teamsts.org.•

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Roseville Mayor Susan Rohan swears in Roseville Chamber of Commerce President Richard Robinson of Kaiser Permanente

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Kat Maudru, DJ for 96.9 the Eagle, is given the prestigious Athena Award

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Human trafficking—defined by

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human beings for the purposes

of commercial sexual exploitation or

forced labor—is thriving in the U.S. It is

truly modern day slavery. Due to the shad-

owy and illegal nature of this problem,

hard statistics are hard to find. However,

some studies reveal that nearly 18,000

people are trafficked each year in the U.S.;

what’s more, sources indicate Sacramento

is one of the largest areas for this horrific

activity within California.

Helping to heal the broken hearts of

abused youth is Tammy Warta, the founder

and artistic director of Royal Stage Chris-

tian Performing Arts, a nonprofit located

in Roseville and Sacramento. Their work

is twofold: provide classes in performing,

dance and singing to the community and

give forgotten and abandoned children and

teens a place to communicate their feelings

through the same. So, when you sign up for

classes you provide income to give these

hopeless kids hope. Due to safety concerns,

the two groups never participate together.

Growing up, Warta admits she didn’t

always feel safe in her own environment,

so when she discovered that young people

were suffering so close to home she did

something about it. “We offer a safe place

for abused kids to express their anger and

grow,” Warta says.

Saint Thomas Aquinas reflected eight

centuries ago, “Faith has to do with things

that are not seen and hope with things

that are not at hand.” Faith and hope are

paramount to Warta, the teachers and

volunteers. “I was drawn toward a project

that brings healing and restoration.” The

group’s faith is stated simply as offering

creativity and community in Christ; their

hope is to bring formerly bleak young

people a new life.

Warta, a lifelong dancer, gave up her

passion when early artistic directors insisted

dancers perform in revealing costumes. It

wasn’t until Warta found a Christian-based

dance company while attending college at

UC Davis when she started dancing again.

“I found a dance program that met my per-

sonality, my morals and my love of dance,”

she explains.

To support their work with disadvan-

taged kids, Royal Stage offers classes on

all aspects of performing and brings profes-

sional productions to our community. Ages

of participants range from three years old

to baby boomers, and all are encouraged

to express themselves freely. The teachers

stress modesty, service to the community,

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Musical. Presented by SuperStar Per-

forming Arts theatre company, don’t

miss a fun-for-the-whole-family per-

formance at Mesa Verde High School’s

Performing Arts Center in Citrus

Heights. For tickets and showtimes,

visit superstarperformingarts.org.

a safe place to sing, dance and act with-

out negatives,” Warta says. All tuition fees

from classes support their cause. “I abso-

lutely love Tammy’s vision and heart for art,

dance and worship! Her passion to reach

the youth is inspiring,” says the mother of a

current student.

Don’t miss a rousing performance of a

reinterpreted classic Alice in Wonderland

at the Benvenuti Performing Arts Center in

Natomas this month. Several performances

offer tea parties and photos with the cast

after the show. “Our goal is to give the audi-

ence a positive message,” Warta explains,

“[so] they leave the theater feeling upbeat

and happy.” •

Visit royalstage.squarespace.com for

more information.

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April is Donate Life Month, a month to raise awareness about the dire

need for organ donors. Most people only hear about organ donation

through TV dramas and movies, and have no idea about the vital need

here in the U.S., let alone in the area they live.

According to Tracy Bryan, APR , director of public relations for Sierra Donor

Services (SDS)— a non-profit, federally designated transplant donor network

serving nearly four million people in northern California and Nevada—“In the

Sierra Donor Services’ area (Sacramento and 10 surrounding counties), more

than 1,300 people [are waiting] for a lifesaving organ transplant. The need for

transplants far exceeds the number of donations in the area covered by SDS, and

across the nation. By way of example, there were only 8,125 deceased donors

in the U.S. in 2012. Currently, in the U.S., more than 116,000 people [are waiting]

for an organ transplant. One third of them will die waiting, because there aren’t

enough donors,” says Bryan.

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DEBUNKING THE MYTHSWith so many myths and inaccurate in-

formation available, it can prevent people

from signing up as a donor. Below, Bryan

debunks some of the myths.

• Becoming a donor will not affect the

quality of your medical care. Organ re-

covery takes place only after all efforts to

save your life have been exhausted, and

two doctors have declared you legally

brain dead.

• The donor family pays none of the costs

associated with donation.

• If you are a donor, you can have an open

casket funeral.

• Transplants are accessible and avail-

able to everyone; celebrity status and

wealth do not enter into the equation.

Organs are allocated according to medi-

cal criteria (urgency of medical need,

blood/tissue type, height and weight).

• All major religions support or permit

donation and most consider it a gift or

an act of charity.

MY GIFT OF LIFEI was always a registered organ donor and

supported organ donation, but never in a

million years did I think I would need a trans-

plant to save my life. On Thanksgiving Day

of 2010, I woke up not feeling well and had

some pain in my right rib cage area. After

consulting “Dr. Google,” I diagnosed myself

with a gallbladder attack and followed up

with my primary care physician that fol-


Kidney: 95,016

Liver: 15,776

Heart: 3,362

Kidney and Pancreas: 2,115

Lung: 1,621

Pancreas: 1,200

Intestine: 254

Heart and Lung: 49

FACTS AND FIGURESThe United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is the private, non-profit organization

that manages the nation’s organ transplant system under contract with the Federal

Government. They keep an up-to-the-minute database of those waiting and of those

who are donors. As of January 20, 2013, at 5:38 p.m. EST, the waiting list consisted of:

With so many people on the waiting list, living donation, which offers an alternative

for individuals awaiting transplantation and increases the existing organ supply, has

become more common. In most instances, living donors are healthy individuals who

volunteer to provide a whole organ or a segment of an organ to help someone they

know who is waiting for a transplant.

Statistics can sometimes be overwhelming and difficult to understand, since people

are added and removed to the waiting list every day. One thing to remember is that

every number you view is a person—a person who’s either waiting for a lifesaving trans-

plant or a person who has left a lasting legacy through organ and tissue donation. Each

number represents a life: a mom, a dad, a brother, a sister, a child, or maybe even you.

lowing Monday. An ER trip and a three-day

hospital stay later, I was diagnosed with

hepatitis A—a viral infection that attacks

your liver.

Hepatitis A is normally passed through

contaminated food or water and only

about 3,600 cases are reported each year.

I’ll never know what food I ate that gave

me the disease; it can take 15-45 days to

develop symptoms and the health depart-

ment was never able to link any other cases

to pinpoint a grocery store or restaurant.

Nevertheless, doctors weren’t worried;

hepatitis A is rarely dangerous and isn’t a

chronic illness like the other types of hepati-

tis (it’s similar to the flu), and I was expected

to be better in a couple of weeks.

However, instead of getting better, I got

much worse. The entire month of Decem-

ber was pure hell. The virus continued to

attack my liver; I was throwing up multiple

times a day and my skin turned as yellow

as a highlighter. My liver tests continued to

get worse, and I was diagnosed with acute

liver failure; on December 29, 2010, I was

admitted back to the hospital, but this time

to California Pacific Medical Center in San

Francisco. My New Year’s Eve was spent

in the ICU, hoping the doctors could work

their magic and my liver would regenerate.

After New Year’s Day, I went downhill

fast and was listed on the transplant list with

a status 1A, meaning I had less than seven

days to live without a new liver. There is no

dialysis-type machine for your liver, so they

were trying everything they could to keep

me alive. I was given blood transfusions

to help clean the toxins in my blood, but

nothing worked. I was put into a medically

induced coma to help preserve my chances

of surviving surgery and to help with the

swelling on my brain. I was on a ventila-

tor, my body temperature was lowered to

90 degrees, and doctors drilled a hole in

my skull to relieve the pressure. January 7,

2011, was the scariest day for my family and

friends; my time was running out and with-

out a new liver they were told I would die.

The next day, I received a new liver: My

donor saved my life. Waking up after a 10-

day coma and being told a stranger saved

your life is a surreal experience; so many

emotions went through my head. I was

filled with sadness knowing someone had

to die for me to live. Why was I still alive

while my donor was not? It took me awhile

to realize my donor was going to die re-

gardless of me needing a transplant. The

hardest letter I’ve ever written was the one

to their family. What words can describe

how thankful I am for the gift I was given? I

can only hope that I honor my donor every

day by being the best person I can be. Each

breath I take is a gift from my donor.

AFTEr THE TrANSPLANTWhile I had to mentally process what had

just happened to me, I also needed to learn

a new way of life, a life of new rules to fol-

low. I learned quickly that compliance is the

magical word in a transplant’s life. Luckily I

have always been a rule follower so it was

easy to adjust. Each transplant hospital

has a list of guidelines and below are some

of mine:

• Pills. After my transplant, I was taking 47

pills per day; I now take 19. They include

anti-rejection drugs and other medicine

to offset the side effects of the anti-re-

jection medicine. Before the transplant,

I never liked taking any type of pill, so I

find it ironic that I now pop 19 easily.

• No alcohol. Even though my transplant

wasn’t a result of alcohol abuse, I’m not

allowed to have any. They don’t want

my liver having to work extra hard at

processing it. I asked if they would re-

move my new liver if I did drink, and they

wouldn’t, but they couldn’t approve me

if this liver failed and I needed another

transplant.

• No gardening without gloves. Luckily

I’ve never been known to have a green

thumb and who would want to touch

cow manure with their bare hands any-

ways?

• No sun. The anti-rejection drugs I take

significantly increase my risk of skin can-

cer. I’ve managed to go to Maui twice

and not get tan at all. My wrinkles love

this rule!

• No grapefruit. Weird, I know, but it

counteracts with my medicine. I missed

grapefruit at first, until my husband re-

minded me that in our seven years of

marriage he’s never seen me eat one.

• Become a germaphobe. OK, that was

not in my book of rules but I have a weak-

ened immune system so my chance of

getting sick is higher. I now am the crazy

lady walking around with hand sanitizer

at the gym, grocery store and anywhere

with crowds. I’m also paranoid about

food poisoning since that’s what made

me sick in the first place!

LIvING IN THE NOwI recently celebrated my two-year anniver-

sary of my liver transplant and I’m doing

great. Celebrating an extra two years of

life has proved I have a long life ahead of

me. I no longer consider myself “the sick

transplant patient,” but “the transplant pa-

tient who has a better life because of it.” I

never understood how people go through

horrible things and later say they wouldn’t

change a thing, but now I’m that person.

I can think of myself as unlucky to need a

transplant or extremely lucky to have been

given a second chance at life, and I’ve cho-

sen the latter. My life is so much better now

than it was before the transplant. I wake up

each day so thankful for what I have; I truly

stop and take a little extra time to smell the

roses and enjoy the small things that make

life so magical. I think the world would be a

much better place if everyone had a near-

death experience.

I now use my experience to spread the

word about organ donation, by volunteer-

ing as a Donate Life Ambassador with SDS,

educating the public about organ dona-

tion and transplantation, speaking to the

media, visiting hospitals and volunteering

at health fairs. I hope to alleviate the short-

age of organ donors and help more people

understand the importance of donation. •

Each person has the potential to give

the gift of life when they pass away. Sign

up by visiting donatelifecalifornia.org,

or through the California Department

of Motor Vehicles when obtaining or

renewing your driver’s license.

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plains that the length of time children spend

with their foster parents is situational; it can

range from weeks to permanently.

One program, and often the number

one goal for foster organizations, is concur-

rent planning. In these situations, children

are placed with foster parents who sup-

port the child, while the biological parents

work to rectify whatever situation caused

the child to be removed from the home.

When this program is successful, the child

is reunited with his/her birth parents. Many

organizations, including Sierra Forever

Families (SFF), look for parents who are

willing to adopt the child if reunification

doesn’t take place.

SFF Executive Director Bob Herne,

M.S.W., says, “No child should grow up in

the foster care system. It should be a short-

term, temporary solution that either ends

in reunification or adoption.” Herne and

SFF believe the more a child has to move

around, the more loss and trauma they

experience. They also specifically focus

on children who have at least one barrier

for adoption: age seven or older, teenag-

ers or those with health needs. Through

SFF’s Wonder Mentoring program, kids are

given opportunities to

see and do things they

may not otherwise be

able to; it’s also ideal

for those whom may

not be ready or able

to make the full foster

commitment, but still

want to be involved.

In some cases, these

mentors are the only

adults not paid to be

in the child’s life, which

has an incredibly re-

warding impact on the

children.

Foster parents are

individuals who wish to

make a difference in a

There was an unfortunate period

of time when foster children were

bounced from home to home. One

can only imagine what this did for their

self-esteem. Behavioral problems were

often the result of only having temporary

homes, thus a stamp of delinquency was

placed on children in foster care. Thank-

fully, that time has passed (for the most

part). Foster organizations are doing in-

credible work to find permanency for the

millions of kids in the system and change

the reputation of fostering. In our area

alone, there are more than 3,000 children

in need of permanent homes.

Children are typically placed in foster

care when their home has been deemed

unsuitable for their safety by Child Protec-

tive Services. According to Donna Ibbotson

of Lilliput Children’s Services, foster care

organizations work to “find foster parents

who can provide nurture, structure, con-

sistency and stability for children who may

have never known those things.” She ex-

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child’s life; often, they’re looking to com-

plete their own family, but Sara Hanson with

SFF encourages potential foster parents to

look at the needs of the children first, as this

outlook has the most rewarding outcome.

It’s important for parents to really under-

stand the mission or goal of the agency

with whom they’ll be working.

Through state and federal funding and

corporate and individual contributions, fos-

ter organizations are able to provide com-

prehensive support, including therapeutic

services for children and families, which

helps reduce the number of placements a

child might otherwise endure. Individuals

and couples—with or without kids—may

be considered for fostering. If interested,

contact a foster organization in your area

to get more information. •

To read three local foster care success

stories, visit stylemg.com.

SLEEP TRAINFOSTER KIDS

For those who cannot make the

foster commitment, but would

still like to contribute to the cause,

check out Sleep Train’s Foster

Kids organization. Sleep Train

always accepts online and in-store

donations and holds annual pajama

drives for foster kids. For more

information, visit sleeptrain.com/

local-foster-kids.aspx.

LOCAL FOSTER CARE ORGANIZATIONS

Families for Children

families4children.com,

800-955-2455

Foster Family Services

fosterfamilyservice.org,

530-295-1491

Lilliput Children’s Services

lilliput.org, 800-325-5359

Sierra Forever Families

sierraff.org, 530-887-9982

Stanford Youth Solutions

youthsolutions.org, 916-344-0199

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ing and nutrition classes—are offered

by no other nonprofit in Placer County.”

Lighthouse also acts as an official diaper

bank and offers free counseling at every

school site within the Western Placer

Unified School District. It boasts 110 com-

munity partners and works to boost health

insurance enrollments and CalFresh pro-

gram signups, while also hosting the Placer

County Women Infant and Children pro-

gram and a public health clinic at its offices.

True to its namesake, the organization

frequently rallies for families when they

need burial support, medications and med-

ical care, etc. Recently, a family’s mother,

due to limited mobility, could not partici-

pate in program activities. After deciding

to have gastric bypass surgery, Lighthouse

staff secured for her the required physi-

cal and mental health assessments, when

it was discovered she had cancer. “Had

the family not been in our wellness class

identifying goals, and had the mother not

received a free physical, the cancer may

have progressed further,” Ponivas says.

“Now, committed to a healthier way of

life, she has lost over 30 pounds without

gastric bypass, and the family as a unit has

made tremendous progress.”

Success stories like these are particu-

larly impressive given that Lighthouse

operates in the critically underfunded

mental health field. And yet, despite

funding shortfalls and high demand,

Lighthouse remains a beacon, earning

“Best Non-Profit 2012” honors from the

Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce and

recognition as “Best in Collaboration on

a Long-Standing Basis” by the Placer

Collaborative Network in 2012. •

For more information, including details

about the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser,

the Celebrity Waiter Luncheon (slated for

May 10 at the Catta Verdera Country Club

in Lincoln), visit lighthousefrc.com.

than a seed. A group of community lead-

ers formed the organization in 1996, af-

ter noticing that some children were not

performing well academically—not due to

inability, but to fractious and impoverished

home environments. It would go on to earn

non-profit status in 2005, and today serves

approximately 3,000 Placer County resi-

dents annually—at no cost to beneficiaries,

who because of the nonprofit’s benevolent

backing, have improved their quality of life.

“We strive to be a one-stop shop,” says

Executive Director Angela Ponivas. “Many

Lighthouse services—which in addition

to counseling include employment assis-

tance, wellness classes, women’s support

groups, coping skills groups, and parent-

The lighthouse has always signaled

a safe harbor—for mariners who

look to its radiance to help navigate

treacherous seas, and for those finding

metaphorical shelter in its warm cast. It’s

in this spirit that Lincoln-based Lighthouse

Counseling and Family Resource Center

operates, providing complimentary coun-

seling services and resources to help Placer

County residents chart a safer course.

The organization’s therapeutic re-

sources have helped countless local fami-

lies move from crisis to collaboration. “We

are working as a family again, not as ad-

versaries,” one matriarch notes. “Although

I was defensive at first, I truly recognize the

value of therapy in our lives.”

It’s a realization Lighthouse cultivates

through tireless advocacy. Though its

mission is not a new idea, its holistic ap-

proach—one that addresses physical and

mental health, as well as family dynamics,

with the intent to buoy those receiving ser-

vices to play a more positive, contributive

role in the community—is.

As progressive as this ethos has proved,

Lighthouse itself started out as little more

cause&effect

LighthouseCounselingand FamilyResourceCenterby Jenn Thornton

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program. “The thing you’ve got to be careful with families, is

burning that person out,” Shaw says. “They can sometimes

become sick before the person they’re caring for does.”

Also, having an external caregiver other than a family mem-

ber allows that family member to maintain their role. “So the

son stays the son, the husband or wife stays the husband or

wife,” Dawes says, “and doesn’t have to be the caregiver, the

doctor, the attorney and all of those roles.”

PRIVATE VS. AGENCYThe advantages of hiring a private caregiver as opposed to

going through an agency mainly include lower hourly cost

and the ability to do certain things agencies aren’t allowed to

do by regulation.

On the other hand, private caregivers may not have a lot

of perks agencies provide, including backup, a background

check, workman’s compensation policy, bonding, auto and

liability insurance. “What do you do when somebody is unable

to shower or make meals or transport themselves, then sud-

denly the private caregiver, frankly, disappears, or is ill?” Harlow

asks. An agency will provide backup and screened and trained

caregivers and in addition, agencies also provide oversight.

Harlow has three people in the field—an LVN, a gerontologist

and a social worker, who drop in on a regular basis to see what’s

really happening with their cases.

“Don’t be afraid to reach out to people if you start to look

around and realize that in your own home things aren’t going

the way they should go,” Harlow says. “Take that hour away and

start looking for information or asking questions.”

Once you’ve sought advice and looked at some options,

it’s a good idea to seek a consultation with an agency, which is

generally free of charge. “That’s why we go out and do an as-

sessment,” Harlow says, “so that we can work with each client

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homeward boundChoices and Challengesin Caregivingby Margaret Snider

When parents or

other loved ones

can no longer

be on their own, it requires

a huge change in the life of

the person who becomes re-

sponsible for their care. Marie

Harlow, founder and owner of

Harlow’s Help at Home, says

one of the best things to do

is to reach out to others who

are in the same situation. “Hos-

pices, senior centers—actually

talk to people there, drop by,

spend half an hour,” Harlow

says. “There’s a family care-

giver support group in every

county in California.”

Harlow herself was thrown

into the situation when her

mother was diagnosed with

cancer and died within a year

of the diagnosis. “I was griev-

ing and my dad was declining,

and showing overt, very obvi-

ous signs of dementia, as did

my aunt,” Harlow says. “Within

months, they were both diag-

nosed with probable Alzheim-

er’s and I was responsible for

them. At 40 [years old] I had

inherited the entire responsi-

bility.”

HIRING HELPHaving a family member try

to do it all can be devastating,

says Harlow, and she is echoed

by Buck Shaw, owner of Home

Instead Senior Care and Larry

Dawes, social worker and

geriatric care manager with

Eskaton’s Live Well at Home

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Adult Protective Services

El Dorado County: 530-642-4800

Sacramento County: 916-874-9377

Placer County: 916-787-8860

Alzheimer’s Association of

Northern California

916-930-9080, alz.org

Meals-On-Wheels

mowaa.org

Seniors First

530-889-9500, seniorsfirst.org

Senior Legal Hotline – Legal

Services of Northern California

916-551-2140, slh.lsnc.net

ONLINE RESOURCES

Finding a Caregiver

cityofsacramento.org/

parksandrecreation/ohs/pdf/oas-

cs-eskaton.pdf

Help for Caregivers

deloro.org

Caregiver Resource Guide

eskaton.org/PDFs/CRG.pdf

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ThroughoutthemonthsupportgroupsforAlzheimer’s,caregivers,Parkinson’s,thevisuallyimpairedandwidowsare available. Additional resources available to seniors in the community include health insurance counseling and advocacy,legalassistance,photoI.D.programandmore.

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It takes imagination, skill and hard work to turn an empty canvas into a dream outdoor

space. But that’s exactly what Favian Mercado, of Mercado Construction & Design,

Inc. in Folsom, accomplished for his clients. Beginning with a large grassy lawn and

the architect’s plans, he expanded this Granite Bay home’s outdoor living area, making it

more accessible for entertaining and enjoyment of the surroundings.

The clients found Mercado through a magazine advertisement for his business. Though

they interviewed several contractors in their search, they ultimately selected his company

to take on the ambitious project. After evaluating the design provided by the architect,

Mercado and his team were able to redesign a better layout, one that not only lowered the

overall cost of the project, but also met the clients’ needs.

“We incorporated the new area with an existing house project we were building to con-

nect the two areas together better,” Mercado shares. “Our design provided an enhanced

outdoor living space that fit within the current surroundings.”

The first order of business was expansion of the yard. They accomplished this with a

foundation of colored, stamped concrete that began at the foot of the home’s exterior and

continued all the way down a gentle slope to the pool area. To create independent spaces

for outdoor entertaining, they built two oversized wood trellises, each framing an outdoor

dining area and kitchen. The trellises received a romantic, Old World treatment with ornate

pre-cast columns, each with accent lighting, ceiling fans, mister systems for hot summer

days, and patio bra covers for added protection. For Mercado, the trellis structures were

definitely the highlight of the project. “They are proportional to the size of the yard and are

architecturally pleasing,” he says, “…designed for entertaining and relaxation.”

alfrescoaspirations

Backyard Overhaulby Darren Elms

View of the revamped backyard from the staircase

New staircase leading to the backyard’s dining area and kitchen

Oversized wooden trellis covering the outdoor dining area

Grassy lawn before the remodel

The outdoor kitchen addition included a

built-in grill with halogen lights and a digital

thermometer, ice maker, refrigerator, sink

and faucet, stainless steel storage drawers

and countertops with a raised bar area.

Though the original project was es-

timated at $65,000, the budget was

expanded at the clients’ request to ac-

commodate more features. The addition

of another covered trellis structure and

the final outdoor kitchen brought in an

additional cost of $32,000. In the end, the

project totaled out at $97,000 and took

four months to complete.

Was it worth the expense and time

commitment? The results surely speak

for themselves. Not only were the clients

pleased with the final project, but it also

met their needs and expectations. Now

they can look forward to many warm, fun-

filled summer nights in their beautiful out-

door living space. •


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Sacramento916-381-16258501 Jackson Rd.

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Style’s Favorite Places to Pitch a Tentby Sharon Penny

happycamping

The weather’s warming, the days are longer, and with that extra hour

of daylight there’s one word glowing on the horizon: camping. Ah,

camping. Whether you’re a glamper who prefers the finer things

in life, a family looking for a friendly campground, a camper

seeking solitude and a tranquil getaway, an adventure-seeker

out for thrills, or someone short on time yearning for a quick

weekend away from urban-life craziness, Style has you completely covered!

Well, not literally—you’ll still need to bring your own tent.

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If the dirt sleeping and outdoor bathroom aspect of camping has you thinking

you’ll take a pass on the great outdoors, you might consider glamping. Translation:

glamorous camping with creature comforts. (Heavy on comfort, light on creatures.)

American River Resort has creature comforts cornered. For a start, you’re in

the heart of the great outdoors. And when we say “in,” we mean in your premium

American River Resort cabin: living room, bedroom, bathroom, fully appointed

kitchen, even Wi-Fi (!), plus a river-view veranda. No foraging for nuts and berries,

just fresh air and nature’s gifts…with a hot shower and a comfortable bed. They don’t

have a butler service (yet), but if your idea of getting away means not depriving

yourself of running water and flushing toilets, this is the campground for you. And if

you ever have a change of heart about the whole roughing it thing, American River

Resort has plenty of campsites (and RV hookups)!

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A former Gold Rush-era immigrant camp (hence the name), at first sight Camp

Far West Lake might seem an unlikely hub for adventure seekers. But this quaint

lake is a well-known, off-the-radar magnet for boating, waterskiing, jet skiing,

wakeboarding, drag boating and fishing (for those who prefer their adrenaline

in smaller doses). Just ask the locals. As well, there are 29 miles of shoreline,

boat ramps and plenty of open-area camping. The North Shore (Wheatland) is

open year-round, and the South Shore (Lincoln) is open from mid-May through

September. Spring is the most attractive time of year to visit Camp Far West Lake,

when the grass is green and the oak trees are in full spread. Summer of course

is the most popular time, and come June the lake will be home to the Wake Surf

Open, a weekend-long wakeboard extravaganza. Whenever you visit, whatever

thrills you seek, do us a favor and bring your safety gear!

KicK-STaRTyOUR hEaRT:camping FORaDVEnTURESEEKERS Camp Far West Lake Lincoln/Wheatland,

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1. Clear away debris.

2. Build a 4-foot circle with rocks

for containment.

• Tinder:pineneedles,wood

shavings, a fire starter

• Kindling:largetwigs,chunksof

wood, cardboard

• Fuelsource:largedrylogs,

peat, etc.

3. Lay down a small pile of kindling

and set your tinder on top.

4. Light the tinder (and pray that it

catches the kindling).

5. Arrange your fuel around the

starter fire: most common

formations are the “teepee,” “log

cabin,” “pyramid” and “lean to.”

6. If the fire doesn’t go out at any

point during these steps, you’ve

got yourself a campfire!

For full instructions and important

safety tips, visit smokeybear.com.

POISON OAK“Leaves of three quickly flee. Berries white, poisonous sight.” • Itgrowsasasmallshrubor

vine.

• Itbearsgreenish-whiteberries.

• Theshinygreenleavesturnred

in spring/fall.

• Leavesgrowinthrees

(sometimes five, just to keep

you on your toes).

• Leavesresembleoakleavesin

appearance.

• Theresincontainedinthe

poison oak plant is poisonous

to at least 85 percent of the

population.

• Allpartsoftheplantarepoisonous.

• Washthoroughlyandchangeallclothingifcontactismade;thepoison

can be spread by contaminated clothing, skin contact or pets.

For more information on identifying and treating poison oak exposure, visit

parkpatrol.org/poisonoak.htm.

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In warm weather, crowds

are often a mainstay of

any popular campground. If

you’re inclined to get away

from it all, and by “it” you mean

people, and by “all” you mean every last human,

then a more serene, isolated campground might

be more your style.

Those in search of serenity will find it at Bear

River Park and Campground just outside Colfax.

With 23 family and two group campsites, you

won’thavetofightanykindofcrowd;each

campsite sits right alongside the river, so

Mother Nature herself is your friendly neighbor.

Imagine waking to the gentle sounds of the

river, and sipping a cup of coffee in the morning

sun. Sold, right? Bring along a flotation device

and head up the river a mile or so for a leisurely

float downstream, or go exploring among the

trails. Bear River’s wealth of nature’s gifts will

allow you to live deliberately and satisfy your

inner Thoreau.

Boasting 500,000 visitors annually, and

featuring eight campgrounds—from close to

the water to woodsy and secluded sites—plus

numerous trails for hiking, mountain biking, or

even equestrian trails for the “horsey family,” Sly

Park couldn’t be more family-friendly if it tried.

Let’s talk location. You and your family will be

camping by the crystal clear Jenkinson Lake, big

enough for boating and/or fishing, yet perfect

for swimming or just relaxing. Jenkinson Lake

is actually a reservoir, which means plenty of

calm water to entice even the most water-shy

little ones. Surrounded by towering pines and

wildlife, you’ll feel like you’re a million miles from

civilization. With so much to do, and so much

beautiful scenery to enjoy, the only downside

of bringing your family here is they won’t want

to leave!

ThOREaU caUTiOn TO ThE WinD:camping FORSOLiTUDE SEEKERSBear River Park and Campground, Colfaxplacer.ca.gov/Departments/Facility/Parks/BearRiverCampPol.aspx

my FamiLyiS in TEnTS:FamiLy campingSly Park Recreation Area Pollock Pines eid.org

CAMPING PLAYLISTTen chilled-out, camp-friendly tunes that should be on your rotation1. Bat for Lashes, “Wilderness” 2. Neil Young, “Harvest Moon”

3. Dobie Gray, “Drift Away” 4. Heart, “Dog And Butterfly”

5. Alabama Shakes, “Rise to the Sun”

6. Explosions in the Sky, “Have You Passed Through This Night?”

7. The Band, “Up On Cripple Creek” 8. Arcade Fire, “Wake Up”

9. Elvis Presley, “True Love Travels on a Gravel Road”

10. Jack White, “I Guess I Should Go to Sleep”

Bear River

Biking at Sly Park

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Say “camping” and people usually envision a lot of travel, which

is fine if you’re determined to get away from it all for an extended

period of time. But for the weekend, sometimes the getaway you’re seeking is right

in your own backyard. For Folsomites and Roseville-dwellers especially, Folsom Lake

is the perfect quick getaway for close-by camping. Beal’s Point Campground, part

of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, can get pretty crowded in the summertime,

but it’s a great spot for a short getaway on those warm spring weekends too. Swim,

fish,hike,orheadaroundtothemarinaandenjoyboatingonthelake;there’splenty

of activities to take advantage of. Bring your bikes or jogging shoes and trek the

American River Bike Trail that starts at Beal’s Point—it can take you all the way into

downtown Sacramento if you’re so inclined.

chEcK OUTmy BacKyaRD: cLOSE-Bycamping Beal’s Point, Folsomparks.ca.gov

COFFEE ISFOR CAMPERSRoughing it should never mean going without coffee.Aerobie AeroPress: Cheap and

portable comprising two interlocking

plastic cylinders, and the wonders

of vacuum brewing. Makes coffee

or espresso. (We know. It had you at

hello, right?)

Brunton Flip N’ Drip: Heat the water

in the carafe. Twist on the coffee filter

and drinking mug, flip it over and

brew a delicious cup of coffee!

French Press: Grab a stainless steel

thermal French press from a camping

supply store. Not fancy or scientific

but it’s delicious coffee that stays hot!

MSR Mugmate Tea/Coffee Filter: A

simple reusable filter that fits in your

travel mug: just add your tea leaves

or coffee grounds, pour over some

hot water, cover it with the lid and let

it steep. Voila!

Pro tip: Before you go camping,

pre-grind and measure out your

coffee into portion-size containers

or bags ready for your morning

coffee ritual.

GREAT CAMP EATS: THERE’S MORE THAN S’MORESChoconana: Cut banana lengthways with skin on. Add chocolate pieces,

mini-marshmallows, nuts, etc. Wrap in foil and bury in coals. Leave for 10

minutes. Unwrap. Put in face.

Baked apple: Core an apple and set it on a sheet of tinfoil. Mix together some

raisins,cinnamonandsugar;filltheholewiththemixture.Wrapinfoil,setin

coals for 10-15 minutes. Voila!

Campfire popcorn: Put 2 tablespoons popcorn and 2 tablespoons oil on

a large square of foil and seal into a loose pouch. Tie a length of string to

one corner of the pouch and tie the string to a stick. Shake the pouch over

campfire until it’s popped. Eat!

CAMPING GADGETSUtility Knife: A Swiss Army knife, a

Leatherman, whatever floats your boat.

You will need it and you will use it. Plus,

they’re cool.

Collapsible Bowls: These rubber/plastic combos store flat and pop into shape

when they’re ready to use. Check your favorite camping supplier.

Jetboil: A one-liter travel mug attached to a small portable burner. No big

deal—except that it boils water in two minutes. Come on, you need one…even

if just to grin smugly at your co-campers.

Headlight: A small powerful flashlight that you strap to your head. Accidentally

drop your flashlight into the campground portaloo and you will suddenly see

the wisdom of these nerdy-looking headlights. They’re also great for impromptu

campfire dance parties.

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The cost of one 16 oz. plastic bottle of water or over 1,500 gallons of fresh, high quality Roseville tap water!

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• Lighted practice facility and driving range• Challenging Robert Muir Graves design• Mature oak trees and wetland habitat• Banquet facilities• Legends Sports Bar & Grill

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Greater Sacramento’s Best Golf ValueDiscover…

A Sport Fore the Whole Familyby Kevin Elms

golf to a tee

Golf has come a long way over the years. It’s broken through the

barriers of what once was a wealthy elitist’s game and transi-

tioned into one that families from all backgrounds can enjoy

together. Professional golfers like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Rickey

Fowler have become the superstars of their generation. They grace the

cover of Sports Illustrated, Wheaties boxes, and have even been seg-

mented on TMZ. Their celebrity status has made them role models to a

younger generation and has made golf just as popular, if not more popular,

than other major sports.

MY LOVE OF THE GAMEI remember my first golfing experi-

ence; it was at the ripe young age

of eight. My dad let me skip school,

which was a treat in itself. It was a

Wednesday morning and he was

playing with a few friends. And even

though the course rules stated you

had to be 16 years old, he let me

drive the cart. Every time the mar-

shal drove past we switched seats

to avoid getting in trouble; this hap-

pened numerous times throughout

the round, but I never got caught.

When we got to the 12th hole, I no-

ticed it had a giant water hazard. I

asked Dad if I could take a swing

and hit it into the water. We had no

groups behind us and his friends

thought it’d be funny to see, so Dad

agreed. It was a par 3, 186 yards. I

grabbed my dad’s driver, which was

too big for me, and set the ball up

on the tee. Squinting down on that

Titleist, I swung the club as hard as

I could. Expecting to see a splash,

everyone was amazed to see the

ball soar toward the green. I can still

remember everyone’s faces as we

walked over to see my ball two feet

away from the hole. I hit it closer

than everyone in the group, includ-

ing my dad. Needless to say, I was

hooked on the game and still have

that ball as a memento.

It usually only takes one great

personal moment to fall in love with

the game of golf. After my moment,

Dad signed me up for lessons with

the local golf pro, which helped me

gain a clearer understanding of the

game. Lessons are not only instruc-

tional, but can be great for every

member of the family. No matter

your skill level, getting hands-on

training will improve your level of

play.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GOGetting outside for 18 holes and

herding the whole family together

can sometimes pose a challenge.

The most important thing is to find

a course close to home. Depending

on your skill level, I recommend us-

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plays at different levels of difficulty,

but you can choose from multiple

tees to fit your family’s skill level.

GEAR UPOnce you’ve found the right course,

start looking for gear. When looking for

clubs, most people just go for the top

name brands. This is usually a big mis-

take and could affect the way you play.

Always test your clubs before buying

them. Almost every pro shop or golf

specialty store will let you demo driv-

ers, irons and putters before making

the final purchase. Places like Golf-

smith and course pro shops have

many options to choose from

and can make in-store altera-

tions to your clubs for an

even better feel and

swing. After clubs,

comes finding a bag.

I recommend a bag

with wheels or a pull

cart to go along with

your bag, which will

give you the option to walk the course.

Walking 18 holes sounds tedious, but it

can be a healthy bonding experience

with the family. Now it’s time to dress

for success. The days of knickers and

sweaters are long gone, although ele-

ments from the past are alive in today’s

styles. Unless you’re at a country club

where dress code is

strictly enforced,

it’s key to dress

for comfort. Es-

pecially when walk-

ing the course, you want

to be as comfortable

as possible. Most major

athletic brands such as

Nike, Adidas and Puma

produce clothing and

shoes specifically for

golf. Always remember

to wear enough layers

to brave the elements.

Starting a round in the

morning may require a

heavy jacket, then as the

weather improves it’s time

to move to a light sweater,

and when the day peaks

dress down to your polo. I

can’t emphasize dressing

for comfort enough. It will

make the round and your

swing more enjoyable.

LESSONS LEARNEDNow that you have all your gear,

let’s move on to improving that swing.

Before you hit the links, take a lesson

with a local golf pro. Lessons are ben-

eficial for a child’s first experience or for

a seasoned player’s improvement. Some

golf pros offer family rates, charge per

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lesson or do package rates. check with

your local course for rates and avail-

ability.

FUN WITH THE FAMILYAs you walk from hole to hole, find fun,

fresh ways to challenge yourself and

your family. have contests, such as lon-

gest drive, closest to the hole or best

putt. This will get the kids excited, and

it’s far better than playing lowest score.

And remember: Although you’re playing

as a family, golf is an individual sport

and it’s easy to get frustrated with your-

self, which can sometimes be hard for

younger players and dent their confi-

dence. Explain to your kids that practice

makes perfect. Most importantly, have

fun! Golf is a great game—one that’s

become more family-oriented in recent

years. With the arrival of spring and

warmer temps, round up your family

and take advantage of this great game.

As well, most golf courses have a “twi-

light” greens fee starting around 3-4

p.m., letting you play until dark at a re-

duced rate—an excellent opportunity for

families, or anyone, to practice without

breaking the bank. Fore! •

For a list of upcoming local golf

tournaments, visit stylemg.com!

golf to a tee

Apple mountAIn golf reSort“Carved through towering stands of pine, cedar, and madrone, the golf course offers some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere.” 3455 carson

road, camino, 530-647-7400, applemountaingolfresort.com

BASS lAKe golf courSe“Everything the beautiful California Sierra Foothills has to offer is on display year-round.” Bass Lake Golf course in El Dorado hills offers a three-

day junior Golf camp for boys and girls of all skill levels and various age groups

(7-8, 9-12 and 13-17). The camp includes instruction, activities and lunch each day.

PGA professionals help youth with confidence, self-control, patience, respect for

the game and etiquette.

3000 Alexandrite drive, rescue, 530-677-4653, basslakegolfcourse.com

dIAmond oAKS golf courSe“Designed by Ted Robinson, Diamond Oaks will suit all levels of ability as well as providing a fully stocked Golf Shop, Legends & Heroes Grill and practice facility.” 349 diamond oaks road, roseville, 916-771-4653,

golfroseville.com

empIre rAnch golf cluB“The links-style golf course provides the perfect balance between challenge and reward.” 1620 east natoma Street, folsom. 916-790-1595, clubcorp.com/

clubs/empire-ranch-golf-club

grAnIte BAy golf cluB“Granite Bay Golf Club is a Certified Audubon International Signature Sanctuary with a championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Kyle Phillips.” 9600 golf club drive, granite Bay, 916-367-

4589, clubcorp.com/clubs/granite-bay-golf-club

hAggIn oAKS“The clubhouse and facilities at Haggin Oaks include the largest and best-stocked pro shop in the United States. The pro shop has won numerous awards including the coveted Golf World Top Public Golf Shop Award.” 3645 fulton Avenue, Sacramento, 916-481-golf, hagginoaks.com

mAther golf courSe“Located on a former Air Force base, there are 18 holes of tree-lined open fairways and medium-sized greens.” 4103 Zinfandel drive, mather, 916-364-

4354, playmather.com

WhItney oAKS golf cluB“Professional golf legend Johnny Miller and Santa Rosa architect Fred Bliss designed this challenging 6,800-yard course where water or wetlands come into play on every hole.” 2305 clubhouse drive, rocklin, 916-632-8333,

whitneyoaksgolf.com

WoodcreeK golf cluB“Designed by Robert Muir Graves in 1995, Woodcreek features a distinct mix of 18 championship holes set amongst mature oak tress and native wetland habitat.” 5880 Woodcreek oaks Boulevard, roseville, 916-771-4653,

golfroseville.com

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Grandma, Nana, Nonni, Mimi…call

her what you will, but there was

just something magical about

your grandmother’s kitchen. When I re-

cently found myself hankering for some

homey food but unwilling to actually

cook it myself, I made the trip over to

Grandma’s Kitchen in Granite Bay for

some comfort.

As my dining partner and I settled into

the huge booths and scanned the menu, I

was pleasantly surprised to see the vari-

ety of breakfast and lunch items we had

to choose from. I was similarly pleased

to learn that the family-friendly eatery

doesn’t own a freezer or use canned

goods—a true guarantee of freshly pre-

pared, made-to-order food.

Drinking our piping hot coffee, we

chatted with neighboring diners as we

waited for our selections: a California om-

elet and a California (sensing a theme?)

burger. The omelet, huge and satisfyingly

fluffy, was prepared with three eggs, jack

and aged white Cheddar cheese, bacon,

tomato and avocado. Don’t judge me; I

dine

Truth be told, I’m still trying to figure out how Grandma’s

Kitchen did it.

Grandma’s KitchenCustom Comfort Food by Kelly Soderlund

gobbled the whole thing with a gusto that

didn’t stop there. Next I concentrated on

my dining partner’s burger, accompa-

nied by buffalo fries. That’s right, folks:

buffalo fries, tossed with buffalo sauce

and topped with green onions. Some-

how, perhaps with that abracadabra all

grandmothers seem to possess, these

addictingly delicious spuds were nei-

ther soggy nor sloppy. Truth be told, I’m

still trying to figure out how Grandma’s

Kitchen did it. I’m not ashamed to say I

polished these off, too (OK, maybe just

a little). The burger itself, presented on

a buttery, croissant-like roll, was topped

with the same ingredients as the omelet

and similarly portioned.

As we waited on the check, I finally

took a look around the restaurant. An

open kitchen with a breakfast bar domi-

nates the center, with table set-ups

forming a U-shape around its perimeter.

Family photos adorn the walls, some

in black and white, making Grandma’s

Kitchen’s name not just a moniker, but

also the embodiment of an ideal. Which

may remind you of your own grand-

mother. I’m pretty sure that’s the point. •

Grandma’s Kitchen, 8425 Sierra College

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recipe by chef Sean Kuylen

(McNab Publishing, 2012, $47.95)

• 5 lb. pork shoulder or pork leg, bone-in

• 1 head garlic

• 1 1/2 tbsp. salt

• 2 tsp. cumin

• 1 1/2 tsp. allspice

• 1 1/2 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tbsp. red recado, diluted to form

paste

• 1/2 cup sour orange juice

• 2 medium onions, quartered

• 2 medium green bell peppers,

quartered

• 1/4 cup cilantro, minced

• Smoked banana leaves

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pierce

pork with knife and insert garlic cloves all

around. Mix all dry ingredients; combine

with recado (diluted in orange juice) and

coat pork. Marinate overnight. Place pork in

large roasting pan lined with banana leaves.

Add onion, sweet pepper and place cilantro

on top. Pour remaining marinade liquid and

add more water to pan to approximately 1

inch high. Cover with banana leaves and

seal tightly with foil. Bake for 5 hours or

until meat is very tender and starts to

release from the bone. Shred pork and

serve on warm corn tortillas topped

with pickled red onions or habanero

salsa.

The pork can also be cooked in a

slow cooker, on low, for 12 hours, or

on high for 6 hours. Serves 8

Cochinita (small pig) pibil (to

bury) literally translates to “buried

whole suckling pig.” Traditionally,

you should marinate the pork in

the same manner, but cook the

whole pig wrapped in banana

leaves underground with fire

wood and hot stones for hours

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cultivated in California since its arrival from Europe in the early 19th century.

It wasn’t until the 1990s when Zinfandel was confirmed to be Italy’s Primitivo,

which originally came from Croatia. Here in the Sierra Foothills, wineries are

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Describe your business.

At our office, we treat people the way we want to be treated. We listen to our

guests and help them accomplish their wishes. We offer Invisalign, veneers, all

porcelain crowns and fillings; we also offer specialized treatments for guests

suffering from gum disease. It all depends on what our guests want us to do

for them.

What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experi-

ence?

My first job was working for my dad at his homecare company. I would go into

people’s houses with my dad and watch him talk to his customers. They were

all sickly, and I saw how my dad took time to visit with them. He genuinely

cared about all of them. His goal was to sit down with each person and see

how they were doing, if they were okay and if he could help somehow. My dad

taught me at an early age how to care for people and go the extra mile for

them; he taught me how to treat others the way I want to be treated.

Why is your staff the best in the business?

My team cares about you and your desires more than other dental offices; try us and

you’ll see.

What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

Being a great husband and father, which will always come before my work. Being a

great dentist is third on the list.

And finally, customer service is…?

Customer service is listening to people and helping them achieve what they want

to achieve—not about what I think you need. I hate entering a store and being told

I need this or I need that. I love when I’m listened to, and that’s how I run my dental

office and treat our guests—based on how I like to be treated or how I want my

family to be treated.

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BellA VistA DentAl825 Twelve Bridges Drive

Suite 55, Lincoln

916-543-4400

thebellavistadental.com

Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?

For the last eight years I’ve been a personal trainer (after finishing my degree on

a full-ride sports scholarship). It found me when I was about six years old, which is

when I fell in love with sports and fitness.

How are you involved with both the community and your customer?

I try to get involved with any charity event I can fit into my schedule. I’ve done mud

runs, foam runs, Tough Mudders, the Hot Pink Fun Run (a breast cancer fundraiser),

and the Run to Feed the Hungry, to name a few.


Getting a full athletic scholarship to a division one school, and being able to

play soccer with some of the best players in the world.

What’s your biggest job perk?

I love that I’m able to really get to know my clients; seeing them three times

a week makes them part of my extended family.

Where do you and your family go locally to have fun?

We like to pack a picnic and go on a bike ride through Folsom, or take a hike

to one of the many nearby waterfalls.

if you could meet someone living or dead, who would it be and why?

Ellen DeGeneres—she’s a strong, independent and successful woman who stands

up for what she believes in and helps people through laughter.

What’s your favorite local event that you go to?

I love to do charity runs for cancer; losing my mom to cancer this year has made

those events even more important.


Listening to my clients and their needs, then trying to fulfill those needs with my

education and skills in a fun and motivating way.

JAmee PAu Fit1209 Pleasant Grove Boulevard

Roseville

530-415-7584

jameepaufit.com

Donovan s. Browning, D.D.s.

Jamee Pau


Describe your business.

Buybabydeals.com is a unique shopping experience that allows you to purchase

bargains for Mommy, baby and child (dads too of course) up to a fraction of their

retail price! We offer a positively unique item every day at prices up to 80 percent

off retail. Starting at 9 a.m. PST daily, there’s one new deal of the day and a few

extended deals for adorable items you loved but missed. Everything we feature has

been inspected by the pickiest mommy critics and tried by our infants, all the way

up to our big kids. We know our stuff. Our products are geared toward expecting

mommies, experienced mommies, daddies and even grandparents. We feature fun

products and goods for those ages newborn and up to 10 years. And rest assured,

everything has been passed through our mommy stamp of approval and personally

inspected by us before it ships to you.

What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience?

We come from a long line of entrepreneurs, so my first job was working at my par-

ents’ beauty salon/day spa when I was 13 years old. I learned at a very young age

that customer service is number one. If a customer isn’t happy with the product or service

they received, they’ll share the information with their friends. You can either create a great

reputation or destroy it very quickly.


My three beautiful children and being able to balance work, home and family life, which is

a struggle for most working moms and dads today. As a parent you are pulled in so many

directions—sometimes it’s hard to put the brakes on and remember what matters most:

your family!

What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

Mikuni—my loyalty card keeps paying off too!


Number one; it will make or break you!

Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?

I’m a portrait photographer; photography definitely found me.

How are you involved with both the community and your customer?

I’m the exclusive photography partner with THE STuDIO Martial Arts and Fitness in Gran-

ite Bay. I also participate in the annual Help Portrait event, which provides free professional

photography to disadvantaged people.


That’s easy: my wife and our two wonderful daughters.

Who is your role model in business or in life, and why?

My parents are the biggest role models in my life—they taught me how to raise a

close and loving family.

Where do you go when the going gets tough?

My wife and I usually escape to Las Vegas once a year to recharge our batteries.

What’s your biggest job perk?

Being able to make a living doing what I love.

What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

Paul Martin’s American Bistro—great food, service and atmosphere.

Where do you and your family go locally to have fun?

We love playing laser tag at Laser Craze.

if you could meet someone living or dead, who would it be and why?

George Washington—after winning the Revolutionary War he could have made himself

king; instead he helped shape our young republic.

if you could be any other profession, what would it be?

A movie director.


The most important part of my business.

Kelli Girsch

Do you know that our editorial is not paid for, nor can it be purchased? In fact, our Introducing and Dine reviews are not paid advertise-ments. If you’d like your business profiled, please email Wendy Sipple at [email protected]. Once we determine when your business will be featured, we will contact you to schedule a time to come out and take a photograph. Thank you!

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back; I can’t tell if she’s thinking “You’re

welcome” or “Did you see that? That was

awesome!” Probably both.

Diamond, on the other hand, is our

elderly white lab. She’s going on 14 now,

which is pretty much “assisted living”

in dog years. Diamond used to get as

worked up as Bella before a walk. Her tail

would wag so hard it became a happy

weapon that bruised shins and knocked

knick-knacks from end tables. Now,

even though she’s got arthritis and more

lumps than a beginner’s mashed pota-

toes, she still likes to go. At the sound of

the word she’ll pad over to me gingerly,

her tail flitting back and forth with as

much enthusiasm as she can muster and

an expression on her face that can only

be described as grateful.

If she were a person, Diamond would

need a HurryCane. But boy, back in the

day, she could outrun the wind. Unlike

Bella, she lived to chase a ball. I had one

of those tennis ball flinger-things that

could rocket the ball 75 yards away with

ease, and she could almost reach it be-

fore it stopped rolling. Then she’d gallop

back, her ears flapping behind her like

two flags in a windstorm, and plop it at

my feet. That could go on for hours. As

she got older, the catch sessions grew

shorter until gradually, sniffing became

her new hobby. Getting to the field as

quickly as possible is no longer impor-

tant (she used to pull our boys on skate-

boards like a suburban sled dog). Now

all she wants to do is stop and smell the

roses…and the lawns, the fire hydrants,

the neighbors’ car tires. And pee on most

of them too, which I guess is dog for “Dia-

MoNd Wuz HeRe.”

In fact, I should take them for a walk

right now. Or maybe, all this time, they’ve

been taking me. •

Catch Tom on the Pat and Tom Morn-

ing Show on New Country 105.1; or

email him at [email protected].

wear, I think she should have a little cus-

tom-made saddle.

Bella isn’t a ball-chasing kind of dog.

I’m not sure if that’s because she’s too

stupid, or too smart. Her idea of fun is

hitting the empty field behind our neigh-

borhood, where I unclip her to do what

she loves most: protect the world from

dangerous jackrabbits and pheasants of

ill repute. With her nose to the ground

she takes off through the brush—until the

culprits are flushed from their tangled

hideouts. More than once I’ve had the

holy living crap scared out of me when

a long-eared rabbit or colorful bird sud-

denly explodes from a clump of grass in

front of me to escape our hoagie-sized

hellhound. Bella will chase the animal

for a few yards before halting with her

diminutive chest puffed out and rather

smug look on her face. Then she’ll glance

If you’ve ever seen a five-year-old

learn it’s Christmas morning, or they

are going to Disneyland and all they

have to eat for the whole trip are candy

canes and cake, you might see the kind of

reaction my dogs have every time I utter

the word walk.

They could be dead asleep, two

rooms away, but when I say walk, they’ll

come bounding up to me like the next

contestants on The Price Is Right. I’m

actually bracing myself right now just

typing the word, because I’m not so sure

they can’t read my mind.

We have two dogs. Bella is a seven-

year-old chiuweenie. When she hears

walk, she’ll rear back repeatedly on her

hind legs, her front feet pawing at the

air like a miniature version of the Lone

Ranger’s horse. Instead of the God-awful

sweaters my wife sometimes makes her

tom’stake

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