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You want to know what keeps my engine revved and running optimally? It’s quite simple – planning, taking and looking forward to getaways. Whether my destination is just a few miles out of town or requires a

plane ticket, the significance is the same. I get to ESCAPE! The daily grind for most of us includes monotony – although, admittedly, things shake up when summer rolls around – that’s why having something to look forward to (like packing your suitcase) is so necessary and absolutely cathartic. Better yet, you don’t have to have Mark Zuckerberg’s wallet to have a good time when you travel. One of my most memorable trips to Maui included buying items for our breakfasts and lunches at the local grocery store. We chose to spend our money on excursions, such as driving up to Hana via an open-air jeep (one of the world’s most scenic drives), and then taking a sunset catamaran cruise the next day. It’s all about having a strategy and enjoying all that your locale (and bank account) has to offer.

Fortunately for me, traveling, eating and “pretending” to be a vacationer is included in my job description. I have been on so many press trips both domestic and international, that my carry-on luggage has become part of my bedroom décor. No need to put it away, my itching energy to depart always seems to bring new opportunities my way. I have skipped town and visited more ranches, resorts, bed & breakfasts, and everything in between these past few years than I have in all my years prior. While these perks continually please my passion for adventure, they also do something much greater – they inspire and they humble me. Like I said before, changing your zip code for a few days truly does rearrange your perspective. I call it travel therapy.

This month we have just what the doctor ordered: trips and more trips. Whether you want to traverse surrounding cities or go big with an all-inclusive resort-style rendezvous, we have plenty to get your wheels – or propellers – spin-ning. First up, Sharon Penny fills the pipeline with “7 Ultimate Area Adventures” for us to enjoy our northern California backyards. From Coloma to Lodi, find a slew of what Sharon dubs “day-filling distractions.” Looking to go farther and perhaps get a few more frills for your dollar? Experience fabulosity, breath-taking scenery and celeb-worthy accommodations, with Darren Elms’ “Modern Family

Travels.” If all-inclusive amenities tickle your fancy, we’ve got five of your best bets situated in spots from California to British Columbia. Waiting in line at the airport will be the only time you won’t be smiling on these vacays.

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Canine lovers rejoice! Posh Puppy Boutique, which offers designer dog clothes and accessories, recently opened its doors at 6040 Stanford Ranch Road, Suite 200, in Rocklin.

For more information, visit poshpuppyboutique.com...U.S. News and World Report awarded its distinguished gold medal to Rocklin High School, recognizing it as one of the top 100 high schools in California and top 500 high schools in the U.S. Congrats!...This past June, Granite Bay welcomed Sehatu Sleep, a deep relaxation training and yoga studio – the first of its kind in the area. They teach cognitive behavior modification, stretching, breathing exercises and meditative visual imagery, as well as yoga classes to complement the training. For more details, visit sehatusleep.com...Serenity Spa has opened its new Serenity Soul Center Community Meditation.Visit serenityspaonline.com for more details...Congratulations to Keely Carroll, a biology professor at Sierra College, for her appointment as the first official director of Sierra College’s Natural History Museum. The position marks the beginning of a partnership between the Natural History Museum and the Sierra College Foundation to develop self-sustaining funding streams for the Museum and to expand the depth and breadth of their offerings...Roseville’s Downtown Tuesday Nights continue each week throughout July from 5-9 p.m. The Vernon Street fair features live bands, a beer garden, the Foothill Farmers’ Market and more...A big congrats to the high-achieving art students from Woodcreek, Granite Bay, Oakmont and Del Oro High Schools for their awards at Roseville Arts’ 31st annual High School Student Show at the Blue Line

Gallery. Style congratulates Jackie Patton (Best in Show), Alexis Snyder (1st Place), Amanda Haak (2nd Place) and Sam Eilert (3rd Place)!...Gibson Ranch in Sacramento offers guided trail rides through the beautiful scenery along Dry

Creek this month. To learn more about the family-friendly (open to adults and children 8 years and older) 4-mile ride, visit gibson-ranch.com...Hop into The Brewmeister, located at 1031 Junction Boulevard, Suite 802, in Roseville for an array of home-brew and wine making supplies, as well as brew classes for all levels. For more details, visit shopbrewmeister.com...Roseville’s Blue Line Gallery features Maija Peeples-Bright’s World of Woof exhibit through July 14. The Gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, visit rosevillearts.org...Vision Soccer Training will offer weeklong training camps throughout the month. Their Soccer Skills Camp begins July 30 at Foskett Ranch in Lincoln, and Striker Camp and Goalkeeper Camp both run July 16-20 at Treelake Village Park in Granite Bay. For more details, visit visionsoccertraining.com...Check out the American River Conservancy’s summer programs and hikes, including the creativity class, River Poems on July 14 and a two-day Illustrated Storybook Class, July 21-22. All classes require registration. For more information, visit arconservancy.org...That’s all for this month, but be sure to check back in August for Style’s annual People and Their Pets feature issue! •

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Sutter Roseville Medical Center car-diologist Dr. George Fehrenbacher knows firsthand the crucial differ-ence a few minutes can make when it comes to diagnosing a heart attack. Throughout his 30-plus-year medical career, he has strived to make response times faster and get patients the criti-cal care they need in minimal time. Yet, that isn’t always the problem. “In the hospital, we work very hard to shave off two or three minutes here or there, but some people are

waiting at home for hours while expe-riencing symptoms of a heart attack,” he explains.

As a result, Fehrenbacher helped found the Placer County 9-1-1 Initiative, along with the American Heart Association and Placer County Health, Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Their mission is to edu-cate people about the symptoms of a heart attack – chest pains, jaw pain, shortness of breath, pains down the arms, and breaking out in a cold sweat – in order to get people to dial 9-1-1 sooner, rather than later. As Dr. Fehrenbacher attests, calling 9-1-1 at the first sign of a heart attack can make the difference between life and death. “I’m very proud of the whole program,” he says. “I’ve seen a lot

of people’s lives saved because they got to the hos-

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Q: What advice would you give to your younger self?

A: Be grateful for what you have, and work for the long view not the short-term.

Q: What comes to you naturally?A: Analytical thinking.

Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve?A: Lack of personal responsibility.

Q: Biggest life inspirations?A: My family.

Q: What are you most proud of?A: At work, lowering the mortality and

regionalization of heart attack care in Placer County and throughout California; and at home, my children.

Q: Favorite humanitarian cause? A: Doctors Without Borders and Com-

passion International.

Q: Best words of wisdom you’ve received?

A: “God grant me the serenity to ac-cept things I cannot change, cour-age to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.”

Q: What’s next? A: Continue the 9-1-1 public rela-

tions campaign in Placer County to reduce heart attack mortality by recognizing the signs early. Next year, reintroduce legislation at the state level to make the heart attack/pilot programs permanent.

GeorgeFehrenbacher, M.D.

Author/writer: Ernest Hemmingway, Cormac McCarthy and Ken FollettEscape: Donner SummitGuilty pleasure: Red licorice Meal in town: Pasta at Bravo! Pastaria Market & EateryLocal landmark: Miners Ravine Bike TrailMemory: Family vacationsMovie: Lord of the Rings trilogy Musician/Band: The Beatles Place to buy a gift, locally: REILocal nonprofit: Valley VisionSaying: “The Serenity Prayer”

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WHAT’S IN SEASON NOW: Juicy, sweet plums!Nothing says summer quite like the taste of a Placer County grown plum. This soft, smooth-skinned fruit – with its sweet flesh and flat, pointed seed – exists in a panorama of colors and varieties, including: Santa Rosa, Blackamber, Frontier and the green-skinned Kelsey.

DID YOU KNOW?Plums are often referred to as stone fruits because of the pit, or stone, that is found inside its flesh. The term “stone fruit” was coined when hard, un-ripened fruit was thrown at those awaiting public execution during the Middle Ages. Plums belong to the Prunus genus of plants and are related to peaches, nectarines, apricots and cherries.

Plums can be purchased at a variety of Placer County locations; in Auburn, head to Amber Oaks Raspberries, Boorinakis Harper Ranch or Machado Orchards; in Lincoln, check out Beauty Ranch; in Newcastle, Brenner Ranch, Burgeson Family Farm or Twin Peaks Orchards; in Penryn, Colwell Thundering Herd Ranch or Willow Creek Ranch; in Loomis, Nitta Ranch; and in Granite Bay, Otow Orchard.

SELECTION AND STORAGE:The best plums are unwrinkled and free of blem-ishes, soft spots or discolorations. Plums that are ready to eat are those that yield to soft pressure. The fruit can range in color, from green to red or deep purple to almost black. The skin is edible with the pit discarded. If the plum seems a little hard, leave it at room temperature for a few days to soften up; however, be aware that it will not actually ripen fur-ther and develop more sugar like some fruits. Ripe plums can be refrigerated and should be washed just before eating.

— Susan Belknap

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For more information about PlacerGROWN and the Foothill Farmers’ Market Association, visit placergrown.org and foothillfarmersmarket.com.

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get wild this summer as you celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month in Roseville’s amazing array of quality parks and programs. With 65 open parks, plus more in the works, and over 5,400 acres of open space and trails,

Roseville has one of the highest ratios of parks and open space per capita in the nation.

The conveniently located parks, bike trails and abundant open space help our growing community keep a small-town feeling. Looking for a wild challenge? Why not visit a new park each week? This is quite a commitment, because it will take you more than a year!

For many of you, summertime is a season to grill and have fun with friends. If you’re looking for a place to hold

a party/BBQ, Elliot, Hillsborough, Kaseburg, Mahany and Royer Parks are just a few of the many options available. All

you need are groceries, utensils and friends! Are you planning a larger event? Each of these parks can be reserved, too.

Get wild exploring the many resources at your local parks, pools, bike trails and open spaces, which help create lasting memories of fun in the sun. Parks are where lifetime friendships are formed, where the gap between generations is bridged, and where people discover what they have in common. See you at the park!

—Pam allen

For more information about the programs and events offered by the City of Roseville Parks, Recreation and Libraries, visit roseville.ca.us/parks.

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Vacations are challenging, especially with kids and the current economy. Thank-fully, Rocklin Parks and Recreation has prepared a summer filled with fun outdoor activities to help locals explore the area we live in.

Try your hand at disc golf by heading over to Johnson-Springview Park’s very own disc golf course. While there, hike around the winding trails that follow Antelope Creek. As the trail nears Spring View Middle School, make sure to stop at the Nisenan Grinding Rocks to learn about our hometown’s native people.

We encourage families to get outside and bike this summer. Cycling to class or work will give you an added level of appreciation for the beautiful weather and scenery our area boasts.

It’s never too early to start thinking about fall: Kids Junction is Rocklin’s only before- and after-school program, and is located at all Rocklin elementary school campuses. Register early for open spots in the 2012-13 school year program.

— Adam Taylor

For more information about Rocklin Parks and Recreation, visit rocklin.ca.us/parksandrecreation, check out our Facebook page: facebook.com/rocklinparksrec, or tweet us at twitter.com/rocklinparksrec.

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Foodie Find: Baker Ben’S donutSWhile driving around downtown Roseville recently, I made a pit stop at Baker

Ben’s Donuts to devour a sweet snack. Open 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year, this donut shop allows customers to indulge in sugary cravings at all times – a perfect place for someone with a major sweet tooth like myself. Upon arrival, I spent a good five minutes eyeing the glass case filled with various donuts, turnovers, cinnamon rolls and other pastries…all baked daily onsite. It was a hard choice selecting what sweet treat to eat (and whether or

not to order more than one). After lusting after everything – each treat looking more delicious than the last – I finally settled on a Donut with White Frosting

and Sprinkles. The sweet confection had a buttery, cake-like taste, with a sweet, sugary frosting on top and an abundance of sprinkles. The donut shop itself is spacious with plenty of glass windows, letting the natural light flood in. Tables with bright yellow benches add a splash of color and a warm vibe. Seating myself on a corner bench, I devoured my decadent treat while watching the cyclists and walkers meander the tree-lined street. Baker Ben’s Donuts, 1045 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, 916-781-2083.

— Paris Ryan

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Break tradition this summer with a voy-

age somewhere you’ve never been. Get

inspired by our list of locales – all off-the-

beaten path and sure to change your life.

1. The Blue Lagoon, Iceland. Named

one of the “Natural Wonders of the

World” by National Geographic, this

natural spa holds six million liters of

geothermal seawater.

2. IndianaDunesStatePark,Chesterton,

Indiana. This state park (an hour out-

side of Chicago) is the perfect place to

enjoy an afternoon by Lake Michigan

or explore the large sand dunes.

3. AntarcticGlaciers,Antarctica. Take a

polar cruise and discover an icy conti-

nent so different from ours.

4. YellowstoneNationalPark,Montana.

Check out the “Grand Canyon” of

Yellowstone National Park – 24 miles

of sheer rock cliffs carved 1,200 feet

deep.

5. Paro Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s

Nest), Bhutan. Getting there re-

quires a steep 900-meter climb up a

hill, but once you arrive, breathtaking

views await.

6. Kansas. Explore the world’s larg-

est ball of twine at Cawker City or

a 24x32 rendition of Vincent Van

Gogh’s Sunflower Project – displayed

on an 80-foot easel in Goodland.

7. Darwin, Australia. Have you ever

wanted to cage dive with crocodiles?

If so, Darwin’s your place!

8. FortLauderdale,Florida. Leave tour-

isty Miami Beach and the Florida Keys

for this locale boasting beautiful white

sandy beaches and upscale eating.

9. SnorkelingOrcaSafari,Norway. Head

to the fjords of northern Norway and

snorkel with killer whales in their natu-

ral habitat.

10. Crater LakeNational Park,Oregon.

This lake at the southern part of Or-

egon, famous for its deep blue clarity,

is a natural wonder worth visiting.

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Rocklin Community Theatre

presents this high-spirited

musical romp featuring cast

members ages 13-18. To see

the performance, head to

Finnish Temperance Hall on

Friday/Saturday evening

at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday/

Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.

For more information, visit

rocklincommunitytheatre.com.

EppiE’s GrEat racE This classic Sacramento triathlon is entering its 39th year and continues to feature running, bik-ing and paddling for the whole family. Located at the American River Parkway in Sacramento and Rancho Cordova, the race benefits Sacra-mento County Therapeutic Recreation Services for the mentally and physically challenged. To register, visit eppiesgreatrace.org.

FourTh oF July CelebraTion

4 This annual Roseville tradition begins at 10 a.m. with a parade at the Vernon/Douglas/Riverside intersection. After,

Royer Park will come alive with activities, food, and music by the Capitol Pops Concert Band. The evening ends with a fireworks show at approximately 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit roseville.ca.us.

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22Parents' Day

California State fair Prepare for two

weeks of fried food,

great music, carni-

val rides and fun

agricultural exhibits

at Cal Expo. This

year’s theme is “FUN

that Moves You!” Kids

12 and under are

free on Tuesdays.

For daily schedules

and ticket details,

visit

bigfun.org.

Soroptimist International of Roseville presents this tasty night of fun – filled with chocolate, decadent desserts, dice games and a purse raffle. To partake, head to Sierra View Country Club from 7-9 p.m. For more details, visit rosevillesoroptimists.com.

Bag Lady &dessert Night

19Sacramento capitalS

12-28Join the six-time World Team Te n n i s ( W T T ) C h a m p i o n Sacramento Capitals in their 27th season. All matches take place at Sunrise Marketplace Stadium and promise high-energy fun and excitement! For a complete schedule and tickets, visit saccaps.com.

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21Trash Bash Sponsored by Recology

Auburn Placer, this dinner and auction event returns to Downtown Rocklin’s Front Street from 5:30-

9:30 p.m. Enjoy a live DJ, dancing, food and signature drinks, all while supporting Rocklin schools. For tickets and more information, visit

rocklinchamber.com.

13Evening in the Park

Summer Concert Series: Health & Safety Night

This family-fun night under the stars will feature the City of Rocklin's police and fire departments, along with

country music by McKenna Faith. The free event runs from

7-9 p.m. at Rocklin's Jonhson-Springview Park.

For more information, visit rocklin.ca.us.

Summer Wine Stroll

21 Head to the Fountains at Roseville from 6-8:30 p.m. for a taste of Placer County wines,

munchies from the Fountains’ restaurants, plus music from Johhny O, the Blue Fo’s and Connor James. To purchase tickets, visit placerwine.com.

more events


July 4 – Run Crime Out of Roseville 5K

Fun Run. Sponsored by Roseville's Crime

Stoppers, this Fun Run will award runners

and walkers dressed in their best red, white

and blue attire with prizes. Registration

begins at 8 a.m. For more information, visit

runcrimeoutofroseville.com.

July 9 – $200 Food Challenge. This free

lecture, given by Chef Chris Chisholm at

the Arden Plaza Shopping Center, explores

whether or not it's possible to feed two

people for a month on $200 – shopping only

at Whole Foods Market. Chris sets out to find

the answer in this entertaining and informative

lecture, while also sharing tips, lessons and

more. Pre-registration is required. To sign up,

call 916-488-2800.

Begins July 9 – Summer Rock Band Camp.

This Loomis camp, specifically designed for

beginning/intermediate rock musicians ages

10+, will have your child putting a band together,

learning tunes, jamming with other kids and

performing for an audience. Each session

ends with a studio concert, and all students will

receive a CD of their performance, recorded live.

For more information, call 916-652-6377.

July 13 – Hair Wars – Step inside the mind of

a hairstylist and watch their imaginations run

wild as they strut their stuff down the catwalk

at Roseville’s Morgan Creek Country Club.

The event runs from 6-9 p.m. and supports

HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary in their

quest to provide homes to disabled and el-

derly animals. For more information, call 916-

782-8842.

July 14-15, 21-22 – Sinbad & Aladdin: The

Arabian Knights! In this original production,

the greatest superheroes of the ancient world

join forces to rescue Scheherazade from the

clutches of an evil wizard. Performances will

be held on the Mother Goose Stage and are

free with park admission. For more details,

visit fairytaletown.org.

July 14 – Earth Wind & Fire. The classic ’70s

R&B, soul, funk and jazz band will grace the

stage at Thunder Valley Casino Resort for a

performance beginning at 8 p.m. The show

is 21+; however, guests’ ages 13-20 may

attend if accompanied by their parent or legal

guardian. For tickets and more information,

visit thundervalleycasino.com/entertainment.

July 14 – Fab 40s 5k Run/Walk. Run or walk

through the tree-lined streets of East Sacra-

mento’s famous neighborhood. All proceeds

raised will support the Alzheimer’s Associa-

tion. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m.

For additional details, visit fab40s5k.org.

July 15 – Twin Peaks Orchard Open House.

Help Newcastle’s Twin Peaks Orchard cel-

ebrate 100 years of tree-ripened fruit by stop-

ping by from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include

ranch tours, live music, raffles, face painting,

farm animals, a peach pie contest and more.

For more details, visit twinpeaksent.com.

July 20 – Spend the Night at Humpty’s

House! This exciting overnight adventure in-

cludes a theater performance, arts and crafts,

a scavenger hunt, bedtime stories and a sing-

along. Wake up to a light continental breakfast.

For more information, visit fairytaletown.org.

July 23 – Fairway to the Future Golf Tourna-

ment. Hosted by Grant Napear, this annual

event benefiting the FUTURE Foundation,

which provides mentoring and college fund-

ing to underprivileged students in the Sacra-

mento area, will take place at Lincoln’s Catta

Verdera Country Club. For more details, visit

grantnapeargolf.com.

July 28 – Cajun Night. Head to Three Stages

for a performance featuring two-time Grammy

winners BeauSoleil Quartet, along with Mi-

chael Doucet and Tom Rigney & Flambeau.

The acts will blend the rich Cajun traditions

of Louisiana, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex,

country and blues with R&B, jazz, rock and

traditional Irish music. For tickets and show

times, visit threestages.net.

sAve tHe DAte!

August 11-12 – Heritage Trail. The fifth annual

Trail will feature 18 participating museums from

Roseville to Tahoe and will showcase history in a

fun and entertaining way. Admission is free. For

details, visit theheritagetrail.blogspot.com.

August 25 – Birdies & BBQ for Backpacks.

This golf tournament and BBQ dinner, presented

by the Active 20-30 Club of Greater Roseville, will

take place at Lincoln Hills Golf Club and benefit

local children’s and family organizations. Shot-

gun start at 2 p.m. with dinner following at 6:30

p.m. For details, visit rose-2030.org/events.•

July 5th

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ALBUMSTHEN:

Ellington at Newport 1956 (Complete) –

Duke Ellington

It’s one thing to know a few Duke Ellington

songs – it’s another entirely to hear the man

and his band in front of a crowd. The original

Ellington at Newport included a combination

of studio performances and dubbed crowd

noise; the Complete release provides, in

stereo, the actual audio from the live perfor-

mance; you can hear the great man and his

band rewriting their legend status on stage.

NOW:

The Duke – Joe Jackson

Eclectic singer-songwriter Joe Jackson has

never picked a style and stuck to it, so it

should come as no surprise that Jackson

interpreted the Duke Ellington Songbook.

Backed up by artists like Steve Vai, Ahmir

“Questlove” Thompson and Captain Kirk

Douglas of The Roots, plus Iggy Pop and

Sharon Jones of Dap Kings, Jackson lovingly

makes Ellington’s classics his own…without

stealing any credit from the great man.


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Flicks with Style – The Watch

Ben Stiller’s newest comedy – also starring Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill – features a group

of neighborhood-watch dads who get in over their heads when they discover a plot to

destroy the world. In theaters July 27. — Justin Buettner

To read Justin’s thoughts on more July movie releases, visit stylemg.com and click on Flicks

with Style! And, for even more, visit facebook.com/FlicksWithStyle.

DVDsTHEN:

The Fly

A monster movie on the surface, but beneath

see a tragedy of all-too-human proportions.

The titular fly is no mere monster; he is, or was,

a man (Jeff Goldblum). His condition is the sad

result of a simple mistake. As he deteriorates,

so too does his relationship with his girlfriend

(Geena Davis), and it’s their bond – with all of

its flaws – that draws us into their horrific, tragic

world. David Cronenberg’s interpretation of the

1958 classic is at once graphic, terrifying and

frighteningly real.

NOW:

Jaws (Universal’s 100th Anniversary

Edition)

Thirty-seven years after its massive debut,

Steven Spielberg’s Jaws remains a classic in

horror history, and a high watermark (no pun

intended) of the “monster movie” genre. Now

released on Blu-ray as part of Universal’s 100th

anniversary celebration, you can show your

kids why you’re still a little skittish about swim-

ming in the ocean. •

BOOKSTHEN:

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule

Serial killer books rarely come with an ele-

ment so chillingly personal. Here, author

Ann Rule relates the story of her years spent

volunteering alongside Ted Bundy at a crisis

hotline, while never once suspecting that 36

savage murders lay beneath this innocent

friendship. This is a story that puts the phrase

“hiding in plain sight” into stark relief.

NOW:

Cemetery John: The Undiscovered

Mastermind of the Lindbergh Kidnapping

by Robert Zorn

True crime is a sensationalistic genre and

few mysteries define sensationalism like the

Lindbergh kidnapping. Author Robert Zorn’s

father spent his life convinced that his Bronx

neighbor was responsible for the kidnapping.

Zorn’s connection is not to the astounding

scandal or a lifelong obsession with the

mystery, but in trying to prove his father right.

It’s an approach both unique and refreshing,

adding new light to a mystery decades old.

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Throughout our entire region, if you look closely enough, you can find signs – from petroglyph carvings in

rocks to grinding mortars – of an ancient civilization. The hard part is learning how to recognize the work of a culture that was once nearly extinct. Thanks to scores of people as-sisting over many decades, modern residents of Roseville and beyond can now gain a better understanding of the ancient cultures of na-tive peoples.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Maidu Museum and Historic Site, located in central Roseville, is a prehistoric site and an exceptional place to learn about the early inhabitants of our area. Senior Su-pervisor Mark Murphy explains, “We have a world-class museum tucked away in this lovely neighborhood.” The excellent exhibits and 50-plus dedicated volunteer docents help visitors understand the native people, their lifestyle, how it was taken away, and the culture’s resurgence. What better place to learn about the area’s first human inhabit-ants?

Roseville and the surrounding Sacra-

mento Valley and Foothills were home to the Southern Maidu or Nisenan Indians. The Nisenan lived in the area peacefully for thousands of years where they farmed and lived off the fertile land to provide for their families – feasting on acorn meal bread, local edible plants, insects, fish and wildlife; weav-ing baskets; growing tobacco; and lovingly tending to the Earth.

In the mid-1800s, however, their idyl-lic lifestyle came to an abrupt end, “in one lifetime – just 60 years,” says Rick Adams, Nisenan descendant and the museum’s cul-tural consultant. At the time, federal and state governmental forces were determined to eradicate the native inhabitants. “It was a cultural collision and only one culture sur-vived,” Adams explains. The harsh treatment of the Indians caused death, destruction and despair; their culture was nearly forgotten.

In 1935, new Roseville resident Myron Zents recognized the prehistoric signs of life and culture on the site and worked tirelessly to preserve it, gather funds for an interpre-tive center, and gave walking tours to help educate locals on the importance of the area.

Fast forward to 2000. The mu-seum first opened in temporary buildings, and a decade later the permanent building welcomed visitors with exhibits, an art gal-

lery and more. “There is a huge gap in our public school system’s teaching of indigenous local history,” Adams says. “Our museum and tours help children get a better understanding of how different cultures affect the land.”

Along with the 10,000-square-foot mu-seum, there’s also a 3/4-mile trail meander-ing through the historic site where you can view rock art that’s thousands of years old and imagine village life by gazing at the 300-plus bedrock mortars. The museum offers many fun and educational programs for the public, including guided tours, nighttime lantern tours, classroom outreach, cultural heritage speakers, and a variety of youth nature camps and campfires. •

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many (hyperthyroid) or too few hormones (hypothyroid).

Dr. Rangi says some symptoms of hy-pothyroidism include fatigue, weight gain, constipation, feeling cold all the time, slow metabolism and slow heart rate. “In severe cases you could have mental fog and not be able to think clearly,” she adds. With the opposite, hyperthyroidism, Dr. Rangi says the patient’s metabolism is “all revved up” causing them to feel hyper and anxious.

Common symptoms include feeling hot all the time, diarrhea, rapid heart rate and rapid weight loss.

To check for thy-roid issues, Dr. Plante says the first step is a

thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) – a pituitary hormone – test, which is the most sensitive test to small changes in T3 and T4. “Even if someone has a mildly over- or under-active thyroid, the TSH becomes abnormal first and the free T3 and T4 lev-

The thyroid is not normally a part of the body anyone gives much thought to – until they know how

important the gland is to basic body func-tion.

According to Dr. Deborah Plante, an endocrinologist with Mercy Medical Group, the thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in your neck and produces thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4. She says the thyroid controls pretty much everything in the body, including heart rate, digestion, tem-perature regulation, bone turnover, me-tabolism of medica-tions and cholesterol. “It basically controls your overall metabolism – it’s pretty im-portant,” she adds. According to Dr. Jai-want Rangi, medical director of Capitol Endocrinology, Inc., in Cameron Park, the thyroid will sometimes stop working properly and begin to either produce too

els may still be normal,” she adds. Since thyroid disorders are more common in women, the American Thyroid Associa-tion recommends all pregnant women and everyone over age 35 have a routine annual thyroid screening.

Dr. Plante says treatment options are dependent upon the underlying cause of the thyroid disorder. For hyperthyroidism, treatment can include medication or radio-active iodine treatment, while the treatment for hypothyroidism is thyroid hormone re-placement in most cases.

Another thyroid disorder to be aware of is thyroid nodules, which Dr. Rangi says is swelling or lumps on your thyroid. She says 95 percent of nodules are not cancer-ous, but should still be checked. Thyroid swelling is more likely to be cancer in men than in women. “[Thyroid cancer] has excel-

lent outcomes, if it’s detected and treated on time,” she adds.

Thyroid disorders, including autoim-mune disorders, are both hereditary and affected by environmental factors; in ad-dition, they’re more common in women, Dr. Plante says. Unfortunately, there is little people can proactively do to keep their thyroid working well – except managing stress and eating well.

Since it’s possible for a patient to have a subtle thyroid disorder that goes undiag-nosed for years, Dr. Rangi urges those with symptoms to seek proper medical care. “If they really feel the thyroid should be checked, they should see a specialist – an endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid disorders,” she shares. “Even the ones with subtle problems noted just on routine test-ing and no symptoms should be addressed appropriately and not overlooked. If not, years of abnormality may add to the risk of heart disease, atrial fibrillation (arrhyth-mias) and higher risk of fractures.” •


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For many parents, no matter what the age of your children, school mornings are everything but rou-

tine. It may not seem to be rocket science, but getting a child or teen up, dressed, fed, brushed and out the door on time is often a major accomplishment. In preparation for back-to-school this fall, make mornings a little less manic with these local parents’ easy and creative solutions.

“MANAGED” MORNINGS ARE CRUCIALAside from the personal sanity that goes along with getting our children to school and ourselves to work on time, there are long-term benefits to organized, managed mornings. Education experts claim that set-ting a positive stress-free tone at home each day greatly increases a student’s success at school. Just as impor-tant, studies by the U.S. Department of Educa-tion show frequently tardy students feel dis-connected with school and typically have lower GPAs, higher rates of disciplinary measures and lower gradua-tion rates.

BE PREPARED AND BE ORGANIZEDAs any parent knows, a smooth morning can quickly become derailed by that last-minute search for a special shirt or overdue library book. Laying out clothes and even break-fast ahead of time are proven time savers. For Alisa Sterling, mom of twin 15-year-old boys, advanced preparation has long been a mantra. “It has always worked for us to have lunches ready the night before and back-packs packed with homework, P.E. clothes

is posted in each child’s room and in the kitchen. There’s also a monthly calendar (prominently displayed) listing all school and sports activities, to help empower them to manage their own time and preparation needs. Empowerment also works for Kim Buckmaster, an El Dorado Hills mom of four. “I have a pre-printed checklist for each of the kids to complete before bedtime,” she explains. “Each day has a different list for each kid, depending on what they need to do. They just pull their list from their drawer each night.” Alarm clocks, watches and tim-ers also are great ways to remove parents from the motivation equation.

PICK YOUR BATTLESSome things like eating breakfast and wearing shoes are non-negotiable, but other battles can be surrendered with little consequence. It truly doesn’t matter if your daughter goes to class in a tiara. If you could see some of the outfits my seven-year-old wears to school, you would laugh out loud. But at least he ar-rives to school on time, nourished and ready to learn. That’s a true accomplishment. •

and practice gear,” explains the Rescue mom. Like many parents she also urges her teens to keep everything – back-packs, books, shoes and coats – in the same place every day.

PROVIDE INCENTIVESLet’s face it – even adults work better with incentive. Providing school-aged kids a little encouragement can go a long way to taming morning mania. Lisa Hart of Cameron Park credits a “bonus points” reward system to averting morning battles with her almost second graders. “Once our boys knew the morning routine, we started giving them bonus points if they did it on their own or did something extra. Points earn a treat like frozen yogurt after school.”

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mother. She felt sorry that her parents had to use sleep chairs to stay near her or drive all the way home and be too far away to return quickly.

Other families are in even worse situations, commuting from places such as Modesto or Marysville. The cost to stay somewhere nearby is prohibitive as the patients are often long-term. Zafia’s strength and positive outlook helped her dream for others, as well as herself. Since she passed away, the Fyfes have been working to bring their daughter’s dream to fruition.

Dr. Kent Jolly, assistant chairman for the non-profit organization, Zafia’s Family House, is a pediatric oncologist at

Roseville Kaiser, and Zafia’s former physi-cian. “Zafia’s Family House will allow the community to provide support for the chil-dren and adults who are hospitalized for long periods of time in any Roseville area hospital,” Dr. Jolly says. He adds that this will be particularly useful to children in the neonatal intensive care unit. “Most of the cancer kids are only at Roseville, hence my personal involvement,” he says. “But if we look at the community’s need as a whole, a much larger number of affected families will probably be the parents of premature babies and those [families] are present at all three of the local hospitals. There is no local affordable housing for the families of premature babies, outside of downtown.”

Thanks to help from Roseville Mayor Pauline Roccucci, Rebecca Fyfe is encour-aged. Employees of the City of Roseville – on their annual campaigns – are now contribut-ing around $10,000 a year. All that’s left is to build Zafia’s Family House. The plan is to locate it near Roseville Kaiser and Sutter Roseville Hospitals, also accessible to Mercy San Juan Hospital. The goal is to raise at least $750,000 to be in a position to build the house and support it for two years.

Moreover, enough money needs to be available to ensure that the house can continue to be funded once it’s built. Board member Donna Knezevich says several successful fundraising events took place earlier this year. Upcoming events include a crab feed in October and a dinner/dance at Morgan Creek Country Club on April 25, 2013. •

Visit zafiasfamilyhouse.org for more information.

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Paralyzed and on hospice with bone cancer in 2006, 14-year-old Zafia Fyfe had a wish: to build a house

where families could stay while their chil-dren or family members were being treated for serious illnesses.

Robert and Rebecca Fyfe of El Dorado Hills adopted Zafia from Russia at the age of three. She lived a healthy, happy life un-til at age 12 she developed a sudden knee pain, which quickly escalated. She received a preliminary diagnosis of bone cancer, and spent the next two years in and out of the Roseville Kaiser pediatric oncology unit. “I know they can’t do a whole lot for me right now, or other kids, but maybe there’s something else we can do,” Zafia told her

zafia’s family house A Teen’s Last Wish

by Margaret Snider


A re you someone who struggles with “trust issues?” Well, you’re not alone – almost every couple I’ve

ever worked with brings up trust at some point. You might be surprised to learn what many psychologists think about trust.

1. TrusT is anoTher word for expecTaTion and means differenT Things To each person. When we say we trust someone, what we mean is that we expect him/her to behave in certain ways that are desirable to us. We each have our own unique, non-negotiable areas when it comes to trust. Some folks insist they must trust/expect that their part-ner will never lie to them. Others demand they have to be able to trust/expect that their partner will always “have their back.” Others equate trust with always being treated kindly. 2. iT’s imporTanT To remem-ber ThaT “TrusT” is noT all or noThing. You can trust some people for some things, but not others. When trust in one area is broken, it may continue to survive in oth-ers. But we tend to forget this when we are hurting and say, “I can’t trust you!” as a global indictment. This is rarely completely accurate and is a statement that usually causes a long-term wound to the relation-ship.

3. someTimes noT TrusTing is a sign of healThy adapTaTion. The fact is there are many people who grew up in families where it made perfect sense to not trust those close to them. Learning

to keep your distance and expect others to disap-point you is logical and smart…when that’s the reality of your life. The problem is that if you learned this as a child, you may never have unlearned it as an adult. If you never

worked through your family “stuff” – per-haps got angry, indignant, sad and finally realistic – how can you expect to not carry it into your current relationship? 4. no relaTionships, however sTrong and healThy, are exempT from “TrusT crises.” People hurt each other. Intimate relation-ships are high risk, high reward. The more we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, the more we come to rely on an-other; and the longer we depend on our partner, the more we hurt when there is a breach in our at-tachment. It’s part of the deal – humans make mistakes, in-cluding big ones. Believe it or not, most of the time it’s not about you. When someone acts in a way you didn’t ex-pect (i.e., you “trusted” they would never act this way!), it has more to do with how they feel about themselves than how they feel about you. They likely would have done the same thing no matter who they were in a relationship with.

5. The mosT im-porTanT person in The relaTion-ship To TrusT is you. You can’t realistically demand trust of an-other person. What you can realisti-cally insist on is that you will al-ways trust your-self. Insisting, “I need to be

hesaid shesaid

It’s Not What You Think

by Dr. Debra Moore

the truthabout trust

able to trust you” is really not the point. Of course you want your partner to live up to your shared values and commitments, but if they don’t (and remember, it’s quite possible that at some point in a long-term relationship they won’t), the question be-comes whether you can trust yourself to either work toward healing the breach, or ending the relationship if that is not pos-sible. You must know in your heart that you are capable of trusting yourself and your own reactions in the situation.

Dr. Debra Moore is a psychologist and director of Fall Creek Counseling Associ-ates. She can be reached at 916-344-0900 or sacramentopsychology.com.


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How does one turn a narrow, cramped space into a dreamy master bathroom? Ask Kent

Eberle of Eberle Remodeling in Sacra-mento. A 28-year veteran of the home redesign business, Eberle and his crew knew exactly how to transform their clients’ current bathroom into the func-tional, spa-like oasis they desired.

First, Eberle presented his clients with a 3D perspective using a design program called CAD. This exercise helped the homeowners get an inside look at options that would improve their bathroom both functionally and aesthetically. “In the case of this project, many changes occurred,” Eberle says. “The ceiling was vaulted, a skylight was added, walls were removed and reconfigured, and the footprint of the bathroom was enlarged…all in order to accomplish some of the clients’ goals.”

According to Eberle, bathroom remod-els, just like kitchens and other rooms, must be designed as highly functional spaces overall. “Every inch counts and we try to leave no stone unturned with regard to the possible floor plan changes,”

really a work of art. “Our shower door subcontractor, who’s been in business for many, many years, commented that it was probably the best (most level and plumb) tile installation he had ever seen,” he says. “An existing furniture piece was repurposed for the new vanity, which was topped with two vessel lavatories.”

The final project won a 2011 National Association of the Remodeling Indus-try (NARI) Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award in the “Residential Bath” $30,000-$60,000 category. But, as Eberle notes, knowing the owners’ expec-tations were exceeded was an even greater reward. “Their new spa-like bathroom provides them with the quieting spa-like ambiance they wanted from the start!” he says.•

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TERRANEA RESORT


MODERNFAMILY

TRAVELSFIVE FAB ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS

BY DARREN ELMS

When I was a kid, the idea of an all-inclusive family vacation resembled something out of The Brady Bunch.

You remember, those multi-episode breaks where the entire clan (including Alice) would fly off to Hawaii or

an amusement park for some crazy adventure. Then I remember seeing Dirty Dancing as a teenager in the

late ’80s and imagined myself tucked away in a woodsy upstate New York enclave, where the days were cold

as iced tea and the nights hot as a secret salsa party. Ah, memories. It turns out my tube-inspired vision of the

all-inclusive family getaway wasn’t too far off from reality. The formula is pretty simple: nice accommodations,

plenty of in-house dining, great afternoon activities for the whole family to enjoy and just enough nighttime

fun for Mom and Dad to partake in while the kids watch movies.

But you don’t need to go as far as the Poconos to get the whole summer package. There are plenty of family-

friendly resorts on the West Coast and in Hawaii, ready to make your summer vacation a memorable one. Here

are our top five picks, chosen for their proximity, price and good old-fashioned fun. In no particular order…


When most travelers visit

Los Angeles, they frequent

the shops and beaches of

Santa Monica and Malibu,

the historic attractions of

Hollywood and the amuse-

ments of the Disneyland Resort. What many of

these visitors miss is a peninsula south of both

Venice and Santa Monica, one that’s up there with

the most beautiful stretches of coast anywhere

in California. Why so secretive? Well, maybe the

residents prefer it that way.

The stunning Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes

has a historical connection to family entertainment.

The property is the former site of Marineland, a sea

adventure ocean park that closed many years ago,

but once attracted visitors to view killer whales,

dolphins, sea lions and other marine life. It’s no

surprise that Terranea carries on the legacy of

its predecessor, offering multiple family-friendly

activities with plenty of resort luxury.

With it’s unspoiled views, top amenities and

ample space to stretch out and relax – 102 acres in

all – you wouldn’t believe its proximity to Los An-

geles…and for some, that’s a good thing. The rocks

and waves of the peninsula coastline are literally at

your feet, minus the traffic and

tourism you’d find north in Santa

Monica. Room options include

well-appointed guest suites and

private, spacious villas, bunga-

lows and casitas, with most bal-

conies overlooking the Pacific.

Like the Beach Boys who

grew up not too far from the

resort, Terranea is all about

“fun, fun, fun!” Embracing all

things California, activities

include bocce ball, exploring

tide pools, golf on the family-friendly Links at Ter-

ranea, kayaking along the beach cove, zooming

down the pool’s waterslide or stargazing at night

by outdoor fire pits. Terranea’s an inlet for imagi-

nation – the Tide Pool Kids Club makes younger

guests’ vacations memorable. On the beach, under

a microscope and on top of the bluffs, adventure

leaders take kids on a journey through Terranea’s

history – using creative activities, science experi-

ments and locally inspired art projects. Ultimate

thrill seekers will want to check in with Pointe Dis-

covery, the resort’s activities center, for everything

from biking and hiking to paddleboarding and

whale watching. Adults should book an appoint-

ment in the peaceful spa.

Dining options are abundant, but families might

want to check out Nelson’s. Perched on the cliff

overlooking the water, this casual eatery pays hom-

age to Lloyd Bridges’ character on Sea Hunt, a

’50s TV show filmed on the property. The walls are

covered in show memorabilia, and

the food is fun, fast and delicious.

Once the kids are tucked away,

Mom and Dad might want to head

to mar’sel, the signature dining

experience onsite for a cocktail or

glass of wine under the stars.

Terranea resorTPalos Verdes, California

terranea.com

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When one pictures

the sandy beaches,

romantic dinners

and multiple mar-

garitas found on

Mexico’s beautiful Riviera Maya, a family-style

vacation may not be the first thing that comes

to mind. But the Aventura Cove Palace (soon

to be re-branded Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya

in early 2013) hopes to change that perception

with an amazing resort package designed for

the whole family.

First, let’s talk location. Nestled on a natural

cove, a protected inlet of the Caribbean Sea,

the resort’s tranquil waters make for excellent

wading, swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. The

surrounding area is just plain breathtaking. With

white sand beaches and dazzling blue waters at

your doorstep, you may spend your whole vaca-

tion barefoot.

The Family Deluxe accommodations are

available exclusively for families traveling with

children, providing a luxurious and comfortable

home away from home. The room is made up

of two connecting Superior Deluxe rooms, one

with a king bed and double Jacuzzi for parents

and the other with two double

beds for the kids. The Family De-

luxe accommodates up to six

guests, with a maximum of four

adults. Special amenities include

an Xbox 360 and DVD player

in the room with Xbox games

and DVDs available on request, a

“Fun in the Sun” Bucket Kit, fully

stocked refrigerator with juice,

soda, water and snacks (plus a

special kid-friendly room service

menu), L’Oréal Kids bath ameni-

ties, family activities and more.

While an af-

ternoon in such

an amazing room

may sound ap-

pealing, there’s too

much going on outside to resist. The outdoor

pool is attractive to both kids and adults, with

a swim-up bar for the grownups and warm

Caribbean sunshine for all. A supervised Kids

Club provides a variety of fun crafts, games and

activities for ages 4-12, including nightly theme

activities. Older kids can join their parents for

tennis, sand volleyball or a bicycle ride. For ad-

venture beyond resort grounds, the concierge

can help book a popular Monkey Tour, or take

a family trip on scheduled transportation to

Wet’n Wild waterpark.

The nightly entertainment lineup will please

the entire family; favorites include a Welcome

Party, Circus Show, Magic Show, Kingdom of

Fire Show, Samba & Capoeira, Mexican Fiesta

and Breakdance Show. In the evening, teens can

dance and make new friends at the Andromeda

disco. Best of all, parents can leave the kids at

the supervised Kids Club and enjoy a pamper-

ing spa day. Bliss!

aVenTUra CoVe PaLaCe Riviera Maya, Mexico

palaceresorts.com/aventuracove

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Ka’anapali Beach in Maui is home

to one of the most popular family

vacation spots on the Hawaiian Is-

lands. Here you’ll get that authentic

Hawaiian feel with all the activities

and accommodations you’d expect from a first-class resort. Double

rooms host up to four guests and allow children 17 and younger to

stay free when using the existing beds. With 11 acres of landscaped

lush, tropical gardens to explore and the beach a stone’s throw

away, it’s hard not to say “aloha” to this tropical destination.

The kids or “keiki” will be overjoyed with abundant ocean ac-

tivities that await them in the warm Hawaiian waters. Snorkeling,

scuba diving, whale watching, parasailing, cliff diving and more

make for great family outings. The hotel takes pride in including

the whole family in learning Hawaiian culture, with activities like

hula and ukulele lessons, plus lei

making. Tikes 12 and under can

sign up for an Aloha Passport;

fun and free, it guides children

through areas of the hotel, pro-

viding a fun way to learn the culture through hands-on activities

and classes.

Emphasizing the all-inclusive aspect, the hotel offers a Best

of the Beach package in 2012, which includes four nights accom-

modation in an ocean view room, compact rental car for outside

adventures, daily valet parking, one lunch for two at the poolside

Tiki Grill, daily buffet breakfast, a cooler bag, two beach towels

and two bottles of water per day. They also throw in a choice of

either snorkel gear rental or the use of an umbrella and two chaise

lounges. I’m feeling relaxed already.

Ka’anaPaLI BeaCH HoTeLMaui, Hawaiikbhmaui.com

• • •

Howdy, partner! If you thought the

dude ranch went out of style with

Bonanza, then you haven’t expe-

rienced Marble Mountain Ranch.

Family owned since 1968, this di-

verse ranch sits at the top of Cali-

fornia, not too far from the Oregon

border. Surrounded by towering

pines, majestic mountains and blue skies, you’ll get more than

a breath of fresh air on this impressive property. Families can

hang their cowboy hats in one of the ranch’s cabins or private

homes, all conveniently located near the activity centers. Dur-

ing peak season, visitors share home-style meals with other

guests, family and staff in the dining lodge – chowing down

on home-baked breads and desserts, salads, vegetables fresh

from the garden, and select meats smoked and roasted over

native hardwoods.

But it’s the outdoor adventures that take the cake at Marble

Mountain, with more fun than you can shake a stick at. High-

lights include river rafting down the Klamath River, looking for

wildlife or fishing the native California salmon. Horseback riding

is sacred here, with beautiful steeds saddled up to take you on

guided wilderness tours through the woods and up along easy

to more challenging mountain trails. Even if you’ve never ridden

a horse, let alone offered one a carrot, the experienced staff will

give you all the basics to make your first journey an enjoyable

one. Now giddy up!

MarBLe MoUnTaIn ranCHSomes Bar, California

marblemountainranch.com

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No need to head all

the way to Africa for a

safari-like experience.

Our Canadian neigh-

bors to the north offer

a remote location with

its own menagerie of wildlife on display. Beauti-

ful Tofino, British Columbia (near Vancouver)

provides the backdrop for Clayoquot Wilderness

Resort, an intimate “camping” experience sure to

thrill families who love the great outdoors. With a

16-room lodge and 20 deluxe tent accommoda-

tions, you’ll get up close and

personal with nature, but

still enjoy plenty of creature

comforts.

Daily wilderness activi-

ties are highly personalized

based on your experience

level and desires. This means

no “signing up” for particu-

lar activities in advance and

the ability to choose what

you want to do each day.

Every evening, the activi-

ties director sits with you to

personally design your ad-

ventures for the next

day – depending on

weather, tidal charts,

animal sightings and

your willingness to

go wild. Guests may

choose to be taken to a pristine and secluded

beach to learn how to surf, have a First Nations

guide escort them on a day-long hike to the “Wild

Side” interpretive trail and Flores Island, take on

a mountain-fed rushing river in a kayak, or ex-

perience a gentler ocean kayak cruise to private

inlets and hidden coves. The

choice is yours!

Horsemanship and rid-

ing are signatures of the re-

sort, with a range of talented

horses for the beginner to

the expert rider. Wildlife

viewing is also a part of

daily life, whether guests

go in search of black bears

and whales or see the wild-

life on the outskirts of camp

(kept there by a team of

well-trained and well-loved

dogs). •

CLaYoQUoT WILDerness resorT

Tofino, British Columbiawildretreat.com

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Summer is road trip time. Don’t worry, we’re not proposing National Lampoon-esque Wally World vacations – we know you’re not gluttons for punishment like the Griswolds. We’re all about quick, fun and manageable: easy day trips here in our northern Californian backyard. We hope you know this already, but here’s a newsflash: Our valley and foothills are stuffed, nay overflowing, with wineries, state parks, historic landmarks, gold rush history and day-filling distractions galore. There’s no time like summertime to get mobile!

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by Sharon Penny


Head to the Old Sugar Mill (oldsugarmill.

com), home to a community of eight

wineries: Todd Taylor Wines, Three Wine

Company, Merlo Family Vineyards,

Rendez-vous, Heringer Estates,

Clarksburg Wine Company, Elevation

Ten and Carvalho Family Wines. After,

taste the unique wines at Bogle Vineyards

(boglewinery.com), Wilson Vineyards

(wilsonvineyards.com) and Scribner Bend

Vineyards (scribnerbend.com) nearby. Pair

your vino with a picnic on their beautiful

grounds.

WEll, ThAT’s Cool!

Believe it or not, the Clarksburg

Shipwreck (pastfoundation.

org/2007Clarksburg) – a 19th century

vessel – rests in the Sacramento River

outside Clarksburg.

DiD You KnoW?

The descendants of many of Clarksburg’s settling families still reside in town.

EATs

La Amistad Café, a.k.a. Shorty’s (36046 Jefferson Boulevard) is an off-the-beaten-path, hidden gem

for unique Mexican cuisine.

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The “Zinfandel capital of the world” boasts over 43 wineries, but fear not, the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center (lodiwine.com) is at your service. Armed with their trail map and great info, choose the wineries that suit your tastes and curiosity. Check out Michael David Winery’s “Seven Deadly Zins,” Van Ruiten’s award-winning Old Vine Zinfandel and Viaggio’s Ancient Vine Zinfandel, just to name a few. Micke Grove Park and Zoo (mgzoo.com/parks/micke-grove-park.htm), one of San Joaquin County’s most popular attractions, encompasses 258 acres and includes a lake, Japanese garden, San Joaquin County Historical Museum and family-friendly carnival rides at Micke Grove Fun Town.

Well, ThaT’s Cool!The Serpentarium (snakemuseum.com), a “living reptile museum” boasts more than 50 breeds of snakes!

DiD You KnoW?Despite being in the title of a Creedence Clearwater Revival song, John Fogerty never visited Lodi; he just liked the name!

eaTsCheck out the beloved family-owned favorite, Pietro’s Restaurant (pietroslodi.com), for hearty servings of home-style Italian fare with a touch of history.

Another gem is the restaurant at Wine & Roses (winerose.com/restaurant.php). The award-winning cuisine features fresh, local and sustainable ingredients in an elegant garden setting.

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Tour the Black Chasm Cavern (caverntours.com/blackrt.

htm), a breathtaking National Natural Landmark boasting

stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and a breathtaking

array of rare helictite crystals; plus, an expansive

museum, gemstone mining and geode cracking! Enjoy

wine and good humor at Sutter Creek Wine Tasting

(suttercreekwinetasting.com), which hosts three award-

winning family wineries: Le Mulet Rouge, Sierra Ridge

and Gold Hill Winery. The casual, friendly atmosphere

has made it a favorite for newcomers and

locals alike. As the staff says, “Come for

the wine…stay for the fun!” Open daily.


Stop by and say hi to the Muffler Man

(11114 Ridge Road), a unique ’60s roadside

oddity.

DiD You KnoW?

The Matrix trilogy’s underground city of

Zion is based on the Black Chasm Cave.

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For the best breakfast in town, look no

further than Thomi’s Café

(thomiscafe.net).

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If you’re a gold rush era machinery buff, the North Star Mining Museum and Pelton Wheel Exhibit (nevadacountyhistory.org/html/mining_museum.html) is your day trip! See the world’s largest Pelton wheel, an operational Cornish pump used to power underground mines. The Pelton wheel and stamp mill are just some of the interesting pieces of gold rush era hardware on display at this fascinating museum.

Well, ThaT’s Cool! Grass Valley’s most famous resident and favorite son is Chuck Yeager, the first man to break the sound barrier.

DiD You KnoW?Grass Valley prides itself on its Cornish heritage; its sister city is the Cornish town of Bodmin, which lies at the center of Cornwall, UK.

eaTs You can’t go to Grass Valley without having a traditional Cornish pasty – a traditional piping hot combination

of meat, potato and vegetables encased in a golden pastry. To indulge, stop off at Marshall’s Pasties (203 Mill Street).

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Visit the historical heart of the California Gold Rush with

a day at Marshall Gold Discovery State Park (coloma.

com/gold/marshall-park). Stand where James Marshall

discovered the first flecks of gold initiating the gold rush,

and then check out the museum. Take a self-guided tour

and wander the unofficial “ghost town” of historic Coloma.

There’s literally a piece of history at every turn! The South

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Fork of the American River at Coloma boasts some of the

best whitewater rafting in California. Find a local outfitter

(coloma.com/recreation/whitewater-rafting) to set you up

with a guide, gear and equipment – for safety’s sake, don’t

attempt to navigate the rapids alone!


The 1890 James Marshall monument is California’s first

historic monument; Marshall’s remains are buried beneath

the monument.

DiD You KnoW?

James Marshall’s discovery of gold in Coloma in 1848

triggered the California Gold Rush, but he never “struck it

rich.”

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PINE GROVESee one of the areas that sustained the native Miwok people at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (parks.ca.gov/). View thousands of cup-shaped depressions in the limestone where the Miwok ground acorns and seed into meal; see a reconstructed Miwok village, with bark houses and a ceremonial roundhouse; and gain a full appreciation for the Miwok people at The Chaw’se Regional Indian Museum. A full day of history, all in the great outdoors!

Well, ThaT’s Cool!Decorative carvings can be seen on Grinding Rock (Chaw’se), and with the exception of one other small site, Chaw’se has the only known occurrence of mortars (grinding holes) being decorated in such a way in California.

DID YOu KNOw? Every year, on the weekend following the fourth Friday in September, a Miwok ceremony called “Big Time” – featuring traditional dancing, singing and games – is held to mark annual acorn gathering.

eaTs The Mother Lode’s only handcrafted ice creamery, Munnerlyn’s (munnerlynsicecream.com), features an ever-changing assortment of flavors, like Folsom Prison Blueberry and Kit Carson Crunch. Stop by to see what’s on the menu!

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Combine local history with outdoor activities and head to Empire Mine State Historic Park (empiremine.org). Fourteen miles of trails, including hiker-only trails (ideal for families), meander past old mines and mining equipment. While you’re there, take advantage of the historical tours and the park’s museum. Located on historic Main Street, Nevada City Winery offers “world class wines with a local flavor.” There’s an impressive list of more than 25 award-winning wines – all crafted on

the premises just downstairs. (Local tip: Ask nicely and you might earn yourself a tour.)

Well, ThaT’s Cool! Nevada City’s Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places, including eight individual buildings.

DiD You KnoW? Famous residents include Rodger Hodgson of ’70s hit group Supertramp and Beat poet Gary Snyder.

eaTsFor authentic New Orleans cooking and a mean breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner, Ike’s Quarter Café (ikesquartercafe.com) is your spot. •

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The question was posed more

than a decade ago, as recycle

fever spiked nationwide, and

a 1996 New York Times Maga-

zine cover story declared that yes! “Re-

cycling is Garbage.” The essay savaged

environmentalists and their beloved re-

cycling movement, dismissing it as “the

most wasteful activity in modern America:

a waste of time and money, a waste of

human and natural resources.” Admitting

that recycling certain materials for certain

reasons made sense, the reporter none-

theless argued the “simplest, cheapest”

solution to our garbage problem was to

bury it in an “environmentally-safe landfill.”

That the only individuals who benefit from

recycling programs — aside from the guilt-

ridden — are politicians, public relations

consultants, environmental organizations

and waste-handling corporations.

Richard Shaw, environmental special-


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OUT

IS RecyclIng gaRbage?

ist supervisor for the City of Folsom, dis-

agrees. “I don’t want to entertain political

subjectivity. I just look at it practically.

Recycling saves natural resources, saves

money, and creates industry commodi-

ties out of waste. My experience is that

99 percent are on board with what we

do. It’s a job creator; it protects valuable

resources; it reduces our dependency on

natural resources; it produces tradable

commodities; it’s an economic engine in

and of itself. It’s the way of the future.”

The City of Folsom’s Recycling pro-

gram generates revenues of approxi-

mately $605,000 annually and employs

about 40 individuals. And as of now, it’s

the law: recycling is mandated by legisla-

tion – AB 939 and most recently AB 341

– which requires 75 percent of garbage be

recycled by 2020. Folsom trash is hauled

out to Sacramento’s landfill; 25-30 tons a

year at the cost of $25-$30 per ton.

Recycling costs vary year to year and

are market-based. (Recycling also re-

moves much of the heavier materials from

garbage, like glass – lightening the load.)

Sean Bigley, government relations analyst

in environmental utilities for the City of

Roseville, explains how recycling costs are

strictly controlled. “Our recycling program

complies within the limits of our budget.

We’re allotted an amount to spend on

this program each year and that’s what

we spend.” In turn, the program produces

an annual revenue of $488,000. In a city

boasting that two-thirds of their waste is

recycled for reuse, sorting is done from

“one big bin” by machines and then by

hand at the Material Recovery Facility.

What’s left is hauled to the landfill, located

practically next door. (You can view the

process at onebigbin.com.) “The machines

are pretty good at sorting the material,”

Bigley adds. “There’s been a great deal

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of advancement in the recycling industry,

even just in the past few years.”

The recycling trucks themselves are

far more eco-conscious, designed to run

greener and meet fuel emission standards,

Shaw explains. Landfill gases are being

converted to energy as well. “Sacramento

County does it, but not everybody does

it; it’s expensive.” The process, or plasma

gasification, is exothermic combustion (of

water and carbon dioxide) energy in the

form of heat, transformation of carbon to

a fuel gas. Ideally, high temperatures and

a lack of oxygen result in no tars, dioxins

and less than one percent of the waste can

not be reproduced.

Both Bigley and Shaw agree that recy-

cling is rewarding work: “There is a sense

of self actualization in helping the environ-

ment. Look at corporate America – Costco,

Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club. Big companies want

to be green. This is smart, green sells.

There is economic incentive there.” Plus,

Shaw adds, “We’re on the cutting edge of

new technology.”

Even those religious about recycling

agree the best solution all-around is reduc-

ing waste before it becomes waste in the

first place. Drinking out of cans instead

of plastic bottles, for example: aluminum

cans are back on the shelves 60 days after

recycling. They are the most recycled item

in the U.S. Because so many are recycled,

aluminum cans count for less than one

percent of the total U.S. waste stream, ac-

cording to the EPA. And you can recycle

it repeatedly!

Plastic is difficult to recycle. Still, recy-

cling plastic saves twice as much energy

as burning it in an incinerator. It’s impor-

tant to know what the numbers on plastic

bottles mean in terms of their “recyclabil-

ity” and which types your city can handle:

Number “1,” or PET or PETE (polyethylene

terephthalate, including soft drink, wa-

ter and beer bottles; mouthwash bottles;

peanut butter containers, etc.) is the most

common — it’s cheap, lightweight and

easy to recycle, with a low leachate risk.

It’s true that trees are planted to re-

place those cut for paper use; however,

these do not replicate the intricate habi-

tats for particular plant and animal spe-

cies, damaging the ecosystem. Each ton

(2,000 pounds) of recycled paper can

save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic

yards of landfill space, 4,000 kilowatts

of energy and 7,000 gallons of water;


Much of what we believe about recycling is based on half-truths. In 2008, Popular Mechanics Magazine revealed these half-truths in a detailed report.

Landfill space is limited.1. The U.S. has two decades of capacity left in landfills that already exists, says NSWAM (the National Solid Waste Management Association). But that varies state to state. The northeast has the least available. Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have less than a quarter of our national capacity. Many states are eager to accept landfill revenues, but transporting tons of garbage to areas with more room is hardly inexpensive. Tipping fees in the land(fill)-squeezed Northeast total 70 bucks a ton (the national average is $34). Landfill space may not be scarce nationwide, but economically it makes more sense for some states to reduce. Landfills have other issues; the methane gas poisons the air, groundwater sources are contaminated and contamination can leak into the soil (leachate). They’re expensive to clean up once it becomes necessary for a landfill to go.Those massive recycling trucks burn energy and pollute the planet.2. For starters, there’s the argument that garbage trucks do, too. And the trash has to be picked up one way or another. But more to the point: newer recycling trucks collect garbage and recycling at the same time, and are becoming more and more eco-efficient. Bins are designed to self-dump. Municipal budget crunching limits recycling pickups — these occur once or twice a month. Recycling done smart – less often, cost-efficiently — has proved worthwhile for some U.S. cities.Recycling is just a way to make cities /“big (local) government” rich3. . Cities tend to be locked into long-term contracts and tipping fees that protected from the wild wide that was the recycling market for years. Cities pay to have their recycling collected, sorted and transported, as opposed to getting the money for the recycling. With the accepted – in many cases the mandated—practice of recycling, a once volatile market has stabilized. Lock-ins allowed cities to recycle within budget, but now that the value of recycling no longer fluctuates and the value of recyclables has increased, cities that locked in lose out. It is only as contracts are renewed and renegotiated that cities can enjoy revenues from their recycling programs. Cities generally provide individuals with mercenary incentives to recycle. That’s green green in your pocket, not your mayor’s. It costs too much to have to sort the materials by hand4. . New technologies have introduced “single-stream” material recovery facilities; in the U.S. we had just 70 in 2001, but by 2007 we more than doubled that number (160). Machines do most of the sorting. Steel is magnetized, aluminum is deflected by “eddy currents,” infrared identifies valuable plastics. These are pricey sorters, but the costs of sorting and curbside collection are lower, and the recycled material value is increased.Plastics aren’t recyclable anyway. 5. Plastics are complicated. It’s hard to know what the numbers mean, so consumers often throw them into the wrong bins. It’s true that most of it winds up in the landfill. But new technology, such as “optical sorting” is increasing the types of plastic that can be acceptable for recycling by determining the chemical makeup of the material and sorting it accordingly. There’s also an increasing market for recycled plastics, as this material can be transformed into a variety of products. Recycling plastic saves twice as much energy as burning it in an incinerator.

DO THESE FIVE “FACTS” ABOUT RECYCLING GARBAGE PASS THE SMELL TEST?

resulting in 64-percent energy savings,

58-percent water savings, 60 pounds less

air pollution (although paper production

and recycling contribute significantly to

water pollution). Aside from logging on

(a 2007 Javelin Strategy & Research Re-

port on online banking determined that

16.5 million trees were saved as a result),

you could stop the flow of junk mail, more

than half of which is tossed, unopened.

(DMAchoice.org provides information to

help you do this.)

The New York Times dismissed recycling

as garbage back when people were using

dial-up Internet connection and AOL. Since

then, studies have proved that recycling is

not the best thing for the environment, but

it’s better. And while nothing is as cheap

as landfill, recycling is becoming cheaper.

And the more people recycle, the cheaper

it gets. On average, it costs about half per

ton more to recycle trash as compared to

sending it to the landfill – and more than

twice the cost of recycling to incinerate it.

Not to mention, it takes less than half the

energy – 10.4 million Btu (British thermal

units) – to create products from a ton of

recyclables, 23.3 Btu from “virgin” materi-

als. “Life-cycle analyses,” conducted by sci-

entists, compare recycling to raw-material

production, landfill use and incineration.

This significant increase in energy required

proves detrimental to the environment,

long term, in every case.•

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I ’ve encountered many Joes in my lifetime, but none quite as memorable as Joe Caribé. We

met about a month back when I was homeward bound from Lake Tahoe, feeling gluttonous and grumpy. Fam-ily and friends were raving about the

eatery’s fish tacos and pork ribs glazed with passion fruit and brown sugar, so I knew a visit was long overdue.

The inviting island-esque décor – accented by bamboo furniture, flo-ral-motif tablecloths and tropical art-work – and Caribbean-inspired menu, which Chef Joe Gleason describes as a “mix of ethnic influences,” momen-tarily made me forget I was in the Gold Country.

To whet our ap-petites, my lunch mate and I enjoyed a Fire-Roasted Arti-choke. Stuffed with garlic and mari-nated in Sherry-shallot vinaigrette, the meaty ’choke was steamed then roasted on an oak-fired grill, ensuring an irresistible smoky flavor. Dipping each leaf into the accom-panying side of gar-lic aioli was palate perfection.

Continuing our culinary escapade, I ordered the Veggie Curry. Toasted ca-shews, sweet pota-toes, golden raisins and winter squash mingled in mild yel-low coconut curry gravy and sat atop a fluffy bed of nutty quinoa. My taste buds gave it two

thumbs up. We also devoured the Pork Mojo Burrito – layered with tender pork (cooked with garlic, lime and allspice), is-land slaw (a bright blend of thinly sliced green cabbage, cilantro, salsa, bell pep-pers and zesty vinaigrette), jack cheese, and the perfect ratio of black beans to rice. Every bite – kicked up a notch with a dollop of house-made habanera sauce – was tastier than the last, and the tangy accompaniment of ginger-pickled carrots was über addictive.

To finish our feast, we indulged in the Blackberry Tapioca. Each spoonful of velvety scratch-made pudding was brimming with blackberries, chewy tapioca pearls and freshly whipped cream; as silence set in, we licked the bowl of textural delight clean.

For a taste of the islands, pack your appetite and set sail to Joe Caribé. Bon voyage! •

— Megan Wiskus

Joe Caribé Bistro & Café 13470 Lincoln Way, Auburn, 530-823-5333, joe-caribe.com

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• AMERICAN / CAfE / bAkERy / dElIAJ’s Casual Eatery **9050 fairway dr. | 916-772-2888

Back Forty Texas BBQ1201 Orlando Ave. | 916-721-7427

beach Hut deli **6823 douglas blvd. | 916-791-31305140 foothills blvd. | 916-784-10011490 Eureka Rd. | 916-780-3535

bloom Coffee & Tea **1485 Eureka Rd. | 916-773-2332

Carole In your kitchen bakery Café **1090 Pleasant Grove blvd. | 916-788-9670

The CheeseSteak Grille8300 Sierra College Blvd. | 916-788-2003

Chubby’s Diner427 Roseville Square | 916-773-5622

A Dash of Panache217 Vernon St. | 916-788-4386

Five Guys Burgers and Fries8620 Sierra College Blvd. | 916-787-1555

Ginger’s Restaurant1410 E. Roseville Pkwy. | 916-781-0110

The Habit Burger Grill4060 Douglas Blvd. | 916-791-6790933 Pleasant Grove Blvd. | 916-791-5292

Hawks 5530 Douglas Blvd. | 916-791-6200

Jacks Urban Eats **8620 Sierra College blvd. | 916-791-5225

Jessie’s Country Café**8425 Sierra College blvd. | 916-797-0101

la bou **4110 douglas blvd. | 916-791-21421730 Santa Clara dr. | 916-783-4387

lollicup Coffee & Tea **1253 Pleasant Grove. | 916-787-5335

Original Mel’s Diner1804 Douglas Blvd. | 916-783-6357

Pacific Street Cafe **301 lincoln St. | 916-782-5673

Panera Bread916 Pleasant Grove Blvd. | 916-771-31311850 Douglas Blvd. | 916-780-0505

Paul Martin’s American Bistro1455 Eureka Rd. | 916-783-3600Open daily for lunch and dinnerCredit Cards accepted: V, M, APaul Martin’s sources the best all-natural and organic ingredients from local farmers and purveyors promoting sustainability. featuring award-winning cuisine, including the finest prime cuts available and over 80 California wines, Paul Martin’s offers exceptional fare sure to please. Experience true hospitality in a casual setting with thoughtful food from just $12.95. Visit www.paulmartinsamericanbistro.com.SEE OUR AdS ON PAGES 2 ANd 23.

Perfect blend Cafe **9260 Sierra College blvd. | 916-789-7900

A Slice of Goodness924A Douglas Blvd. | 916-781-3727

Squeeze Inn **106 N Sunrise Ave.| 916-783-2874

Susie’s Country Oaks Café500 Cirby Way | 916-786-02748595 Auburn Folsom Rd. | 916-797-0314

Source5540 Douglas Blvd. | 916-772-3900

Vernon Street Grill211 Vernon St. | 916-789-0145

• CHINESE / ASIAN / VIETNAMESEAsian Blossom Chinese & Vietnamese1220 Roseville Pkwy. | 916-787-1223

Asian Seafood Buffet9050 Fairway Dr. | 916-784-7628

Pho Bac Hoa Viet4120 Douglas Blvd. | 916-797-8886

Bobo Café1821 Douglas Blvd. | 916-784-6931

Fat’s Asia Bistro **1500 Eureka Rd. | 916-787-3287Hours: lunch: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily; dinner: Sun-Th: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; f-Sat: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Reservations AcceptedCredit Cards Accepted: V, M, AWe specialize in handmade dim sum, house- made banana cream pie (frank fat’s recipe) and fresh, high quality Asian food. full bar with high quality spirits and spectacular wine list. We offer contemporary Asian cuisine in a spectacular hip environment.Visit www.lovemyfats.com.SEE OUR Ad ON PAGE 9

Granite Bay Chinese Restaurant6875 Douglas Blvd. | 916-789-9828

Great Wall Grill1850 Douglas Blvd. | 916-786-7712

Mongolian Bliss8680 Sierra College Blvd. | 916-789-2547

Rose Garden Chinese Restaurant1079 Sunrise Ave. | 916-781-3823

Roseville Gourmet107A S. Harding Blvd. | 916-784-8008

Tsing Tao Chinese Restaurant8675 Auburn-Folsom Rd. | 916-791-7990

Wonderful III Too 5015 Foothills Blvd. | 916-783-2288

Wong’s Garden Chinese Cuisine201F Harding Blvd. | 916-782-0644

• fRENCHLa Provence Restaurant & Terrace110 Diamond Creek Pl. | 916-789-2002

• GREEkDaphne’s Greek Café8680 Sierra College Blvd. | 916-783-356510357 Fairway Dr. | 916-772-3997

• INdIANBombay Bistro1813 Douglas Blvd. | 916-772-5551

Mehfil Indian Restaurant1605 Douglas Blvd. | 916-791-1199

Tandoori Night1420 East Roseville Pkwy | 916-780-8200

• ITAlIANBravo Pastaria 1465 Eureka Road | 916-772-8777

Buca di Beppo1212 Galleria Boulevard | 916-771-9463

dominick’s Italian Market, deli & Restaurant **8621 Auburn-folsom Rd. | 916-786-3355

Pasta Pomodoro3984 Douglas Blvd. | 916-773-4027

Pasta Village **1450 lead Hill blvd | 916-772-7778

• JAPANESEAkebono 8685 Auburn-Folsom Rd. | 916-791-2722

Blue Nami Sushi1465 Eureka Rd. | 916-787-1177

I Love Teriyaki4010 Foothills Blvd. | 916-786-3212

Mikuni Japanese Restaurant1565 Eureka Rd. | 916-797-2112

Mikuni KaizenFountains Roseville | 916-780-2119

Sky Sushi7456 Foothills Blvd. | 916-786-8228

Teriyaki To Go5098 Foothills Blvd. | 916-772-2540

Tomi1420 E. Roseville Pkwy. | 916-781-6888

• MEXICAN Bernardo’s 8781 Auburn-Folsom Rd. | 916-791-2940

Cabos Restaurant **8570 Auburn-folsom Rd. | 916-797-19966504 lonetree blvd. | 916-784-2260

Carmelita’s204 Riverside Ave. | 916-783-0411

Costa Vida 1475 Eureka Rd. | 916-773-9283

dos Coyotes border Café **2030 douglas blvd. | 916-772-0775

El Pollo de Oro8657 Auburn-Folsom Rd. | 916-791-5858

El Sombrero Taqueria4060 Douglas Blvd. | 916-772-7770

Eva’s Mexican Restaurant242 Vernon St. | 916-783-9992

los Cabos Grill **7451 foothills blvd. | 916-784-3505

Mas Mexican Restaurant1563 Eureka Rd. | 916-773-3778

Roseville Tortilla factory **313 Riverside Ave. | 916-783-3311

• PIZZA Chicago Fire Pizza500 N. Sunrise Ave. | 916-771-2020

Cool River Pizza **1805 Cirby Way | 916-786-9000

John’s Incredible Pizza384 N. Sunrise Blvd. | 916-772-1111

Rosati’s Pizza5140 Foothills Blvd. | 916-797-7492

Z Pizza **3984 douglas blvd. | 916-786-9797

• SEAfOOdFins Market & Grill8680 Sierra College Blvd. | 916-783-5200

McCormick & Schmick’s1194 Roseville Pkwy. | 916-960-4875

• STEAkHOUSESSuede Blue1400 Eureka Rd. | 916-782-5525

Claim Jumpers250 Harding Blvd. | 916-788-1705

The Restaurant GuidefEATURING RESTAURANTS ANd EATERIES IN GRANITE bAy, ROSEVIllE, ROCklIN ANd bEyONd** = MAGAZINE dISTRIbUTION POINT

• THAIKhun Suda Thai Cuisine 1825 Douglas Blvd. | 916-782-2745

Ruen Thai1470 Eureka Rd. | 916-774-1499 Thai Basil Restaurant1613 Douglas Blvd. | 916-782-8424

RESTAURANTS AND EATERIES IN ROCKLIN• AMERICAN / CAfE / bAkERy / dElIBeach Hut Deli6848 Five Star Blvd. | 916-781-7873

Blue Moose Deli5895 Pacific St. | 916-624-3747

Granite Rock Grill **5140 Pacific St. | 916- 625-9252

kona Coffee **6843 lonetree blvd. | 916-773-9800

La Bou6801 Five Star Blvd. | 916-315-0351

Venita Rhea’s4415 Granite Dr. | 916- 624-2697

• CHINESE / ASIAN / VIETNAMESEChang Bros Chinese Restaurant6160 Stanford Ranch Rd. | 916-771-9838

Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant4800 Granite Dr. | 916-632-9542

JJ Mongolian BBQ 6661 Stanford Ranch Rd. | 916- 632-8828

• ITAlIANCafé Primo3805 Atherton Rd. | 916- 415-9967

Rubino’s **5015 Pacific St. | 916-624-3401

• JAPANESEIchiban Sushi4817 Granite Dr. | 916-630-0889

Izumi Japanese Restaurant6840 Five Star Blvd. | 916-630-1638

Kokyo Teppan Yaka & Sushi Bar6040 Stanford Ranch Rd. | 916-787-9893

Tokyo Dori Sushi & Grill5050 Rocklin Rd. | 916-624-2841

• MEXICANCabos6504 Lonetree Blvd. | 916-784-2260

Cha Cha’s Cocina Mexicana6130 Stanford Ranch Rd. | 916-782-8787

Don Panchos4563 Pacific St. | 916- 632-0709

Rudy’s Gourmet Mexican Cuisine **6011 Stanford Ranch Rd. | 916-435-4050

Sabores Mexican Cuisine10341 Fairway Dr. | 916-786-2262

• PIZZACool River Pizza6200 Stanford Ranch Rd. | 916-772-6973

Gaetano’s Pizzeria4800 Granite Dr. | 916-624-5805

• THAI Bangkok City Thai Cuisine5050 Rocklin Rd. | 916-632-9282

Thai Chili2164 Sunset Blvd. | 916-780-6555

For more restaurant listings in the Roseville, Granite Bay, Rocklin and surrounding areas, visit our Web site at: stylemg.com and click on our extensive restaurant guide.


Butter Chardonnay is made by Jam Cellars, which is part of John An-thony wines – known for making very expensive and highly allocated wines. John Anthony is also part of the famous Turchard winemaking family, earning him an amazing winemaking pedigree.

This particular Chardonnay is double fermented, which is why the flavor is so “buttery.” It has incredible creaminess on the palate, smooth oak nuances and a fabulous finish. You will also taste some tropical fruit flavors of pineapple and honeydew. Give Butter Chardonnay a try this summer – with its outstanding flavors and reasonable price, you won’t be disappointed! •

— Richard RightonOwner, Bidwell Street Bistro in Folsom

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALADSeamus Mullen’s Hero Food: How Cooking with Delicious Things Can Make Us Feel Better by Seamus Mullen(Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2012, $35)

As soon as sugar snaps show up at the farmers’ market, I’m instantly happy. Sweet, crisp, snappy and sugary! This salad is all about the sugar snaps, with a pinch of Aleppo pepper for heat, some fresh ricotta cheese for richness and tex-ture, and edible flowers for color. It comes together easily, looks gorgeous, and is oh so easy to love.

1 pound fresh sugar snap peas•1 bunch radishes•1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese•A few leaves fresh peppermint•Salt•Freshly ground black pepper•Juice of 1 lemon•Olive oil to taste•Pinch Aleppo pepper or red pep-•per flakesHandful of edible flowers, such as •pea blossoms or nasturtiums

With a sharp knife, trim the tips of the sugar snap peas on both ends, remove the strings if they bother you, and cut some in half lengthwise. Blanch the sugar snaps quickly, just about 30 sec-onds and shock in ice water. Slice the radishes thinly into coin shapes or half-moons. Combine the peas, radishes, cheese, and peppermint in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss with the lemon juice and olive oil. Serve with a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper and garnish of edible flowers. Serves 4.

2011 BUTTER CHARDONNAY BY JAM CELLARSThe name of this wine tells you ev-erything you need to know. Every-one loves butter, especially when it’s flavoring Chardonnay. At a price like this, butter tastes especially good; the wine retails for under $15 a bottle (normally a wine of this caliber is closer to $30).

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The Business CenTer7311 Galilee Road, Suite 165, Roseville

916-782-6300, rosevillebusinesscenter.com

Describe your business. Did you find it, or did

it find you?

We provide commercial, industrial and office suites

for small businesses in Placer County. We created

this center to help people start their own small

business.

How are you involved with both the community

and your customer?

We belong to the Roseville Chamber of Commerce;

in addition, we help our customers start their busi-

nesses by offering a free moving truck and keeping

a forklift on-site for tenants’ use. We help tenants through the City of Roseville by obtaining permits and working with the planning department.

Why is your staff the best in the business?

Our staff consists of my father, our on-site manager and me. We deal with tenants on a daily basis and are always thinking

of ways to thank our customers by offering incentives, newsletters with free advertising, and gifts.

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

My father – he’s learned this business the hard way, through life lessons and making mistakes. What he has

to offer is something not taught in school or in books.

What’s your hidden talent?

I don’t know if it is hidden, but I’m a good runner. I just completed the Boston Marathon.

What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

Mimi’s Cafe – they have the best corn chowder.

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

We enjoy Midtown and Downtown Sacramento – there is so much to do and everything is within walking

distance. Catching a bite and an afternoon movie is fun.

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

The California International Marathon (CIM), held every December.

What’s your favorite local business other than your own?

All of the businesses that make up the Business Center are some of the best in town.

And finally, customer service is…?

What makes a business successful; also, doing everything possible to help someone start and create their own

business.

AgApe DenTAl5752 Lonetree Boulevard, Rocklin, 916-824-8711, agapedentistry.com

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

Agape Dental offers “Phase Treatment,” a unique system that prioritizes

dental care options so patients feel empowered to make the right decision

for their oral health care needs. As a dental professional, I make sure my pa-

tients receive knowledge, guidance and treatment options to ensure they’re

engaged in making a decision that is comfortable and rewarding. My staff and

I will give your dental needs extra time and attention, along with a doctor you

can relate to. My passion for dentistry translates into providing exceptional

dental care to my patients.

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

As a dental professional, I keep myself up to date by joining the local district

dental society, Sacramento District Dental Society (SDDS) and the American

Dental Association (ADA). Through our local churches, Filipino American

Alliance Church (FAAC) and Christian Family Tabernacle (CFT), I’m involved

in medical and dental mission work. Recently, I was selected to be one of

the volunteers to do medical and dental mission work through the UC Davis

Medical Foundation’s Bayanihan program.


My staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, and we provide unconditional

dental care for every patient. As part of Agape Dental, we believe that personal relationships

can grow with the practice and with every patient that we see. We provide excellent service

through our “Phase Treatment.”

What’s your biggest job perk?

Being able to address my patients’ concerns and educate them about the importance of

maintaining oral health.


Ruth’s Chris for steak and The Boiling Crab for seafood.


Blue Oaks Cinema, bowling at Strikes, and SunSplash or Six Flags during the summer.


Agape – it means unconditional care, whether a patient needs dental treatment or is just

merely looking for professional advice in a kind, friendly and comfortable environment.

Dr. Mignon C. Mapanao

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It definitely found me. I’ve been playing golf for most of my life. As my kids got older, I

decided to pursue my teaching/certification so I could help others with their game and

do what I love. Once I made the decision, all the pieces fell into place.


At my home course, Diamond Oaks, I work with The First Tee, a development

program that teaches kids both golf and life skills. We also partner with the City of

Roseville’s Parks and Recreation Department to bring junior golf programs to our

course. As far as my customers go, I am on-site four to five days a week to connect

with golfers who are interested in advancing their skills.

What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

My two sons, Brandon, 13, and Ryan, 12.

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

Tony Robbins, because of his ability to bring enormous change by inspiring people to

reach for their potential.

Where do you go when the going gets tough?

To the golf course! There’s nothing like being around

deer, squirrels and nature to clear your head.


Free golf!


La Provence Restaurant & Terrace in Roseville.

They have a fabulous happy hour and a wooded

patio out back; plus, it’s practically in my back-

yard.


Thursday nights at Woodcreek Golf Club for Grillin’

& Chillin’ – my friends and I like to play nine holes

of golf in the evening followed by music, cocktails

and great food on the patio.


An innate understanding of your customers’ wants

and needs and being able to bring that all together

with the proper guidance.

roosTers Men’s grooMing CenTer 781 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Suite 190, Roseville, 916-788-2600, roostersmgc.com


We are a classic American barbershop updated for the 21st century male. We offer an upscale,

male-centric environment, a high-quality precision haircut and a seven-step facial shave. The

experience brings you back.


We are trying to become a community supporter of events – sponsoring fundraisers and provid-

ing giveaways whenever we can. In addition, we’re trying to connect with our clients by providing

quality service, a friendly environment and something they can’t get anywhere else.


Our staff really focuses on making our clients look and feel great. They are well trained and

have great skills in their craft, as well as customer service. Our staff is able to deliver the total

experience.

What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

Meeting my wife in Sacramento and completing our family with two children,

Connor and Sonya. I’m proud of the experiences and joy they bring to our lives.

I’m also happy to be a board director for the Point West Rotary Club.

Where do you go when the going gets tough?

I go to the refrigerator and grab a microbrew, hit the soccer pitch or chase

squirrels out of the backyard.


The social lifestyle of the barbershop is incredible – being able to connect with

people and learn about their background and experiences is really fun.


We enjoy East Sacramento’s parks, Apple Hill, the river, hikes, and the train

museum in Old Sacramento.


California Brewers Festival at Discovery Park; also, I’m a big fan of Run to Feed

the Hungry and Second Saturday events.


Far exceeding expectations.

Fran Carlo-Cones

Megan and Toney Sebra

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(L to R) Shianne Kaiser with Juicy, Jennifer Kirk with Lulu, Leanne Sublette with Leo, Heather Atherton with Kona and Libby Casso with Rainy

Roseville resident Shelley Chaloux chats with Joanne Neft and Laura Kenny

Authors Joanne Neft and Laura Kenny sign copies of their second cookbook, The Art of Real Food

The UC Davis Japanese American Student Society performs

Bob Bonk of Snow Citrus Court

Julie Hirota and Julie Fielder

(L to R): Leanne Sublette, Clara Wilker, Owner Jennifer Kirk and Shianne Kaiser

Sacramento Taiko Dan kicks off the festival

Sacramento Kendo dis-plays modern Japanese martial arts

Dale Yagley of Kovar’s Satori Academy and his youth team showcase martial arts

Courtney Dempsey of Good Day Sacramento models a “Chewy Vuitton”

Jocelyn Maddux of Lone Buffalo Vineyard

Keiko Sakata assists children

Press P.L.A.Y. (passion, love, art, youth) entertains the crowd

Lee Kavaljian

Ursala Johnson and Darlene Engellenner

Jennifer Crisologo and Howard Rudd

Victoria BlakeCarol Garcia, Janet Wagner and Razeih Bagheri

Second Annual Mikuni Japanese Street Festival The Fountains at Roseville, May 17Photos courtesy of Jeremy Sykes.

Plates, Totems & TeapotsBlue Line Gallery, Roseville, April 19

Photos courtesy of Lang Lew.

Posh Puppy Boutique Grand OpeningRocklin, May 19

Photos courtesy of David Reynolds.

The Art of Real Food Book SigningBushnell Gardens Nursery

Granite Bay, May 6 Photos courtesy of Susan Belknap.

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What do you call a guy who hangs out with a bunch of musicians? A drummer. Funny joke,

but it’s not accurate. Have you ever really watched a drummer? Juggling chopsticks in a hurricane seems easier. Sure, drummers may not be a lot of things – mellow, sedate, entirely rational – but talented, they are.

Take Roseville’s Steve Brown for exam-ple. We met at a coffee shop recently and it was obvious why he didn’t order any-thing – coffee would just slow him down. Quick with a smile and a staccato laugh like a happy machine gun, the 40-year-old is one of those people who seems to have a power source just a little bit different than the rest of us. Nuclear, perhaps.

But that’s expected, since he’s been busy playing drums for some of Sacramento’s biggest bands for the past decade or so. Oleander. Tesla. He also toured with rock legend Ronnie Montrose the past several years, until the Bay Area musician’s un-timely death this past March.

Raised in Meadow Vista, Brown played trumpet until he was 15. But a trip to San Francisco in the late ‘80s to see his older brother, Mick, changed all that. “Wild” Mick Brown happens to be the drummer and founding member of the hard rock band Dokken. That night they were play-ing at the Cow Palace. Dokken was big and the crowd was crazy. Brown said it was life changing. “Yeah, I pretty much decided at that moment that I wasn’t ever going to play at the Cow Palace in front of 23,000 people with a trumpet.” He laughs. He put away the horn and picked up the sticks.

Brown was a quick learner and by his late teens was making the long drive from Meadow Vista to Sacramento regularly to play with, well, pretty much everyone on the city’s rich musical scene. “Someone told me when I first started that if you do this long enough, you’ll eventually play with ev-erybody in Sacramento, and that’s been so true.” Eventu-ally, needing something steadier, he landed a gig backing San Francisco burlesque legend Carol Doda. “Most nights it wasn’t too embar-rassing,” he chuckles. From there, he found regular work as a Bay Area studio musician

while continuing to play in and around Sacramento, which is how he fell in with Oleander. He was already friends with the local post-grunge band when their album, February Son, hit big in 1999. One night in 2003, they called from the road. “They said, ‘Hey can you catch a plane tonight and learn the whole first record?’” They’d had issues with their original drummer. Brown has been with them ever since.

Brown also sits in occasionally with another Sacramento band, Tesla, but it’s touring with Montrose that gets him the most animated. His love for the legend-ary guitar slinger is obvious, and he’s still deeply saddened by his death, which was ruled a suicide. It caught Brown and the rest of the band off-guard. After all, they’d already booked a world tour. Looking back, Brown says there were signs, but at the time, they went unnoticed. “He was a quirky guy, you know?” He sighs. “Hindsight’s always 20-20.”

These days, Brown splits his time be-tween Roseville, where this past spring he could be found watching his 12-year-old son play ball for Roseville West Little League, and Pasadena, where he and Olean-der are working on new music. The sessions have already produced one single, the hard rockin’ “Fight,” which was picked up by the WWE as their official theme song.

Occasionally Brown has needed “real jobs” to get by.

He helped create a startup in the Bay area and worked as a ra-

dio sales executive, but rock ‘n’ roll is and will always be his first love. “It’s like

anything else,” he explains, “you have to be all in. Sometimes it’s feast or famine, and that’s the rough end of it. But look at what you get to do.” His big grin comes back. “Where else could I get to play in front of thousands and spray beer on people and ev-eryone says, ‘nice job!’” He’s laughing again and it fills the room, punctuating his point

like a perfectly placed drum riff. •

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