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Southern food in
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THE FAMILY FACTOR
The Sharifs prove the deepest bonds

make a business shine.
HITTING THE SWAMPS
Travel View goes to Louisianas

bayous and rivers.
CRAWFISH CLIMBING UP
The new Crawfish Factory in Roseville

serves up Cajun cusine.
also in this issuE

Editors View
Granite Bay locals
Travel View: International
Rugby by the Lake
Granite Bay Singers
Things to Do
on thE covEr
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photo by kim palafErri
The tradition of Sharif Fine Jewelers bringing

great gems and impeccable customers service
to the region has been four generations in
the making. Pictured from left, Moe Sharif,
Ali Sharif, Omar Sharif, and Karim Sharif.
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Southern bits and the

speed of Mardi Gras
E d i t o r s vi e w |
Scott Thomas Anderson
eb. 9 is Mardi Gras, which honors glorious overindulgence

and the crazed, all-consuming spirit of Carnival. Were far
from New Orleans, but there are still ways for locals to feel
that go-getting gluttony as they find their own Fat Tuesday experience.
This months Dining View takes you to the new Crawfish Factory in Roseville, which piles heaps of boiled, marinated shellfish in front of you in the style of cooks from Bayou Vista to
Saint Bernard Parish. Our newest Detour Before Dark explores
the Sacramento restaurant, South, where a New Orleans-born
personality is serving comfort food the region can barely handle. Our U.S. Travel View piece takes readers to the swamps and
rivers of Louisiana, and our international travel story goes just a
little further south, to the island of Cuba.
With all this emphasis on Mardi Gras, Im sure a few health
conscious readers will ask, Is this a good idea? The short answer is no. In fact, Ive almost done myself harm several times
by traveling the speed of New Orleans. I was recently in the
Crescent City and developed a wolfish Po Boy sandwich addiction. These were Bourbon Street Po Boys, meaning 6-inch long
by 5-inch wide, open-faced buns slopped with a brown muddy
mix of shredded pork, fried shrimp and chopped okra, all heavily drenched in a reflective, half-neon bacon-like sauce. The first
time I bit into one I was sitting on the balcony of my room at
the Chateau Hotel, looking over the ornate Spanish handrails
beyond my rooms storm shutters, peering at the lush rooftop
gardens along Chartres Street. One bite into the Bourbon Street
Po Boy and I feared I would be chasing the proverbial dragon
of lethal food ideas until a coma ensued.
During another dangerous stay in the Big Easy, I was in the
courtyard of Pat OBriens, dipping alligator nuggets in French
mustard and drinking 12-inch hurricanes, better known as towering slurpees of rum, pineapple juice and grenadine. A gale
swept into the French Quarter, sending me stumbling back
to my hotel. I suddenly realized Id never felt rain so warm. I
plunged into the swimming pool to see what it would be
like to do backstrokes in a genuine downpour. A housekeeper walking by shouted, Boy, you best get out of that
pool before a lightning
bolt comes by and
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style. The
way I felt,
that would
have been
just fine.
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fro m thE c ovEr
a granite Bay Familys
Glittering Reach
By SCOTT THOMAS ANDErSON
The Sharifs are all for one, and

one for all in the jewelry business.
Consultants at Sharif Fine Jewelers can help

customers turn special days into milestones.
photo by kim palafErri
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Victorian writer once mused that

a happy family is an early Heaven. For years one Granite Bay
family has been proving their own upbeat
synergy is a winning business model, as
well as a recipe for bringing neighborly
values to the regions jewelry landscape.
Omar and Karim Sharif are Granite
Bay High School alumni who love living
in South Placer County. They are also
young, fourth-generation precious stone
merchants. Sharif Fine Jewelers traces its
origin back to the dusty streets of Jerusalem in 1932, when Omar and Karims
great-grandfather Attieh Sharif started selling diamonds in the famed city.
The business eventually passed into the
hands of their grandfather, Naser Sharif,
who watched two of his sons immigrate
to the U.S. to study at Sacramento State
University in the mid-1970s. His boys,
Hasem and Sherif, carried on the jewelers tradition, opening stores in Sacramento, Downtown Sacramento, Carmichael, Marysville and Folsom.
With 12 different members of the family working at five different locations, the
groups favorite motto is theres a Sharif
in every store.
Above, the staff at Sharif Fine

Jewelers in Folsom and Sacramento
have a masterful knowledge of gems and
loose stones. This emerald and diamond bracelet
is part of an array of items at Sharif Fine Jewelers.
photos by kim palaferri
Its not just a catchy slogan for Omar

but rather a signal to the public about
how much pride the Sharifs take in customer service.
We always want to be there, physically, to make sure the customer gets the
best possible experience, Omar said.
Our staff is extremely well trained, but
we also want to have the family presence,
so any customer can have that element
as part of their shopping experience.
Karim also stresses the entire family is

behind the approach. Its about making
sure everything is perfect, he adds.
Both Omar and Karim said they never felt pressure while growing up to join
the family business, and they knew their
parents and aunts and uncles would support them in any career endeavor. But, in
both cases, the magnetic draw of family life pulled the brothers back into the
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At left, Karim
Sharif inspects a
two-carat diamond
before placing
it in a unique
engagement
setting. Above,
Thomas Attien
of Sharif Fine
Jewelers Folsom
store helps a
customer pick
out a perfectly
cut diamond for
a ring setting.
photos by
Sherif Fine Jewelers

folsom storE
Where: 341 Iron Point road, Folsom

Info: (916) 353-1982
sacramEnto storE
Where: 1338 Howe ave., Sacramento

Info: (916) 927-0542
downtown sacramEnto storE
Where: 1001 K Street, Sacramento

Info: (916) 330-1977
kim palafErri
continued from page 7

stores. So did seeing the enjoyment that comes from long-lasting customer relationships.
One-on-one connections are part of the philosophy that has
built Sharif Fine Jewelers a strong fan base, along with the fact
they own one of the largest loose stone collections in the area.
The company is an exclusive dealer for high-end designers like
Verragio, Tacori and Mont Blanc. They also carry more common
designers found at their competition. And, while Sharif is a genuine small business, its five locations and high volume of sales
give it considerably more buying power than the traditional
mom and pop vision. Omar notes that the hefty purchasing
on his familys end means more savings to pass onto customers.
And while Sharif Fine Jewelers can go head to head with any
larger corporate mall presence on the selection front, Omar and
Karim believe their true strength is in bringing the kind of ultra
personal connections they grew up with in Granite Bay into the
realm of a retail store.
What I like about Granite Bay is that everybody is so friendly,
and when you meet someone it feels like youve known them
your whole life, Karim observed. We strive for a similar feeling
here in our stores. We encourage our customers to drop in, and
say hi, and just have us make them some of our famous coffee,
even when they are not shopping for jewelry. We like getting to
know the community.
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One simple but popular aspect of creating that environment

is the previously alluded to Sharifs Famous Coffee. Members
of the Sharif family will brew cups of this thick, black, Old World
Mediterranean drink for any customers coming through the
doors. The tradition harkens back to the markets of Jerusalem,
where merchants socialize with visitors over coffee before discussing business. Omar is positive this legacy stands up today
in Northern California.
When youre shopping for jewelry, its a situation where you
want to trust who you are working with,
he acknowledged. Thats why we serve
the coffee and talk to people, to make
them relaxed, and to feel good about
their visit and the people who are helping them. Its in keeping with the traditions of how the store started in
the 1930s.
With the family still excited about
its prospects, Omar and Karim are
looking to the possibility of opening
a sixth store near their hometown of
Granite Bay in the future. For now,
theyll keep refining the fluid management structure that comes from
brothers, sons and daughters all
working toward the same goal.
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Keeping
Small Business
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in Granite Bay
By Eileen Wilson
The times and technology may have changed but the importance of quality products
and service hasnt. Only businesses with the highest standards can survive the ups and
downs in an ever-changing economic climate. There are a handful of such enterprises
in Granite Bay that have weathered the proverbial storm. Aquatique Pool Service,
Lakeside Beverage and Dr. Richard Borghis ophthalmology practice are among them.
Aquatique
Aquatique began as a family-owned
business in 1998, and owner Donna
Hogue has lived in Granite Bay for nearly 30 years. She credits solid management and staying abreast of changes in
the industry as keys to being competitive. And the fact that these businesses are proximate to their clients helps,
as well.
The challenge to a small business
owner these days is keeping pace with
technology and knowledge of your particular industry, Hogue said. When
Aquatique Pool Service was established
in 1998 we had pagers, one computer
and a Thomas Brothers wall map. These
days, smart phones and the internet have
become invaluable for communications,
information and advertising.
Hogue said the secret to the compa-
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nys success is a strong team and its combined experience of 60-plus years, with
technicians treating customers pools
like they were their own.
Our business takes chemical expertise,
mechanical knowledge, reliability and
trust, she said. We have been proud
to service our community of friends and
neighbors for over 17 years.
courtesy photoS
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Lakeside Beverage
Trust is a recurring theme with other long-lasting businesses
in Granite Bay, including Lakeside Beverage. The wine and beer
stop has been in the area since 1997, and its safe to say that residents throughout the region entrust their special occasions to
Sam Malhotra, who will recommend the perfect bottle of vino
for any party or pairing.
Our business is based on three things hospitality, generosity, and honesty, Malhotra said. When people go in to a wine
shop, they say, why should I spend a lot of money on wine or a
bottle of scotch when I cant even taste it. So we got the licensing to offer a wine tasting bar and spirit tasting, as well.
Malhotra added that large beverage distributors can be competitors, but Lakeside is all about one-to-one relationships.
Once you are honest with customers and provide generous
service and a great smile, you will have a customer for life, he
said. David Berkley and other small wine stores didnt stay in
business, but they didnt offer wine and spirit tastings like we do.
Maybe adding those services would have helped them.
While Malhotra cant always compete with big stores on variety,
he can be beat them when it comes to quality.
The large stores offer donkeys and they offer horses, he noted. At Lakeside, we offer nothing but horses. And we also started our own winery so that we could assure great quality.
FILE photoS
Dr. Borghi Optomology

Dr. Richard Borghi, O.D., A.P.C., has
been providing ophthalmology services
in Granite Bay for nearly 30 years, with
several of his staff members working with
him for almost as long. Borghis team describes the business as a family-like environment that is now seeing third-generation patients coming through the doors.
According to Hogue, the Plaza de Lago
Center in Granite Bay houses hundreds of
years of combined experience including
Aquatique, Dr. Borghi, Dr. Kenneth Marti,
D.D.S., Chad Dwyer Insurance and Matt
Copeland State Farm Insurance.
In addition to the convenience of visiting your local
Granite Bay businesses,
many of these long-time
establishments give back
to the local community,
including schools, scouting troops, churches and
much more.
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The
staff at
Rocklins
Party Place
gets ready to
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The Party Place
in Rocklin has an
array of activities,
including its own
movie theater.
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Gets a Partyon
Rocklin biz
By Jessica Valverde
f youre looking for somewhere to

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ready to be your destination.
The business offers a venue to host
personal parties while still having the
ability to nail down specific preferences
or fit to any occasion. The Party Places
mission is to help Rocklinites have a
smash soiree without the hassle of hosting it at their own homes.
The concept of the Party Place was
established in 2011 when owner Robert
Scott was sitting at a birthday bash for
his daughter. He felt the entertainment
environments hed been seeing for small
kids lately were all a bit awkward, and
he began to ponder new ways a company could help host parties in a familyfriendly manner. At that same event,
Scott also overheard other parents complaining about not being able to bring
their own food or decorations. The whole
outing was not feeling like a party.
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People wanted to leave that party,

Scott remembered. So we wanted to
make a place where people didnt want
to leave and wanted to come back.
The philosophy of Rocklins new party
business is that everyone should have
a great time, not just the kids. Thus the
venue has looked to vary its partying options, hosting not only traditional birthday gatherings but also private and corporate business meetings.
The purpose of The Party Place is
celebrating the way people want to celebrate, Scott adds.
Scott and his staff have looked to inspire
creativity and dream up multiple party environments. Many customers get that message from the Party Places interior, which
is painted and designed to add a real sense
of innovation. Similarly, Scotts employees
work hard to allow guest to feel a sense of
freedom and have a voice when planning
their own events. Scott maintains its all
about hosting in an individualized way.
The Party Place

Where: 6831 Lonetree Blvd.
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Hours: Tuesday through Sunday
8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact: (916) 297-6413
The Party Place will also host upcoming art lessons, painting and wine nights,
painting and espresso nights and live jazz
performances. The diversity is aimed at
separating Rocklins newest stop from
other party planning businesses. It has
even added its own coffee shop named
Hoot, bringing more customers through
the door on a daily basis. Allowing friends
and family to have an original outlet for
art within special surroundings the
Party Place knows its mission.
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International
Havanas
architecture
still reects
a long-standing
Spanish inuence.
photo by brian pErry
Cubas doorway
inTo AnoTHeR TiMe
By BrIAN PArry
Welcome to Cuba the local time is 20 years

ago. Its a common joke on the island and
they arent kidding. Traveling to Cuba is
like taking a step back in time. Much of
the country seems frozen in the 1950s.
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y wife and I recently spent six

days visiting Cuba on an educational tour designed to connect outsiders with ordinary Cubans
and their culture. We wanted to visit this
country before it lost its authenticity. I
once thought of Cuba as baseball, cigars
and old cars. We ultimately found it to be
fascinating, captivating and, yes, complicated and difficult to explain.
Cuba is changing. It wont be long
before thousands of American tourists
descend on this island of 11 million people. If you go, be prepared: This is not
your usual vacation. We did not lounge
around a pool nor stroll along pristine
beaches. Our days were filled with talking
with Cuban people where they live, work
and play. Most Cubans are welcoming,
friendly and remarkably candid.
Our tour directors initially explained the
need to flexible. Americans in Cuba face
zero cell phone usage, limited internet
access and no ability to use credit or debit
cards. Cuba utilizes a two currency system.
Foreign travelers must use Cuban Convertible Pesos, or CUCs, while the locals use
regular Cuban Pesos. The exchange rate of
the CUC to the US dollar is 1:1, and there is
a 13 percent exchange rate.
The 45-minute flight from Miami
landed in Havanas Jose Marti International Airport. At Customs, we were met
by Cubas version of the TSA, which was
mostly women in uniforms consisting
of khaki blouses, tight-fitting skirts and
black patterned fish net stockings. Welcome to Cuba.
With luggage in-hand, we boarded
a comfortable coach and met our Cuban tour guide, Alicia. She is a former
teacher. Her parents are both doctors.
Throughout our time with Alicia, she was
open and extremely knowledgeable.
Our first stop was the old Presidential
Palace which now houses the Museum
of the Revolution. Next, we traveled
along the Malecon, a seven-mile-long
seawall where Cubans gather to socialize during warm evenings. Other stops in
the area included Revolution Square and
its large, iconic stencil of Che Guevarra.
We late lunch at a Paladar, one of the
many privately owned restaurants that
Travelers to Cuba
can visit genuine
tobacco plantations
and organic farms.
Photo by BRIAN PERRY
For every grand and ornate building in Havana,

there is an equally dark, slum-like tenement.
Photo by BRIAN PERRY
By evening time in Havana we were

riding in well preserved, colorfully
painted vintage Ford and Chevrolet
convertibles from the 1950s. We saw,
up close, the ingenuity of the Cuban
people when it comes to keeping
classic cars running.
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Americans arriving
in Cuba discover
an array of cultural
inuences. Due
to being caught
in an economic
freeze-frame,
most automobiles
in Cuba are rare
American classics
from the 1950s.
photo by brian pErry

has government permission to operate
in Cuba. By evening time in Havana we
were riding in well preserved, colorfully painted vintage Ford and Chevrolet
convertibles from the 1950s. We saw, up
close, the ingenuity of the Cuban people
when it comes to keeping classic cars
running. This was especially true when
the proud owner of the 1955 Ford showed
us his jerry-rigged fuel filter built inside
a beer can. Spare parts for these bygone
cars are not available, so the owners have
to be very creative.
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During the next five days we met with

Cubans from all walks of life as we visited
neighborhoods in Havana. We also ventured out to the countryside to see a small
tobacco plantation and an organic farm.
Our foray included going to the home of
a local artist, watching a Cuban dance
troupe, visiting an elementary school and
community center, experiencing Ernest
Hemingways house, attending a cooking
school, wandering through a large market
and walking through a famous cemetery.
The trip was also highlighted by speaking
with a retired professional baseball player who decided not to defect to the US,
despite offers from three major league
baseball teams.
Before leaving,
a young architect took us on
a walking tour
of neighborhoods
in Vieja, or Old Ha-
vana, explaining that its style reflects

Spains 400 year occupation. The citys facades are a contrast of beauty and decay.
Its not uncommon to see a stunningly
restored building with an outdoor caf
immediately next to a faded, crumbling
hovel. Beyond these structures, the inner
city streets are crowded with pedestrians, vintage cars and bicycle taxis.
Today, the Cuban culture is a fusion
of Spanish and African influences. The
legacy of slaves being imported to work
its sugar cane fields has left the nation
with a mixed race population, which is
reflected nicely in its music and art.
For travelers, Cuba provides an absorbing experience within a communist country a complicated nation on the verge
of change. Havana is still be plagued with
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People still wonder about that old antebellum majesty of

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The entrance to the Oak Alley Plantation in

Saint James Parish, Louisiana.
Photo by scott thomas anderson
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swamp-side neighborhoods of Jefferson Parish or the haunting
plantation lands of Saint James Parish. Such destinations are
portals into the states intersection of rare historic memories
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Below, an environmental scientist
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photos by scott thomas andErson
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orn in New Orleans, it shouldnt be a given that all business NGina knows voodoo; but after whipping up dishes in Sacramento so genuinely southern theyve caused
addicted customers to have a shouting matches over tables,
NGinas been frustrated enough to warn misbehavers she may
in fact know how to cast a Louisiana hex or two especially if
they dont chill out, enjoy the food and just enjoy life.
And for every rare, fidgety chicken fanatic acting up inside
the restaurant called South, there are a hundred more who reflect the true character of NGina, her husband and her staff,
demonstrating a passion for connecting with friends and
strangers through mind-blowing comfort food.
Its a late Friday afternoon in the Sacramento neighborhood of
Southside Park. Tucked between the looming Victorians and faded craftsmans a group is laughing and enjoying food under the
cloud cover. Beyond their beers, glasses of wine and piles of Gulf
Coast dishes, the singular word South has been scrawled on a
window with a fat white marker. The exterior may look like a den
for food truckers or what Louisianans call guerilla chefs, but the
restaurant South has mustered such a reputation in the last 12
months that few in the neighborhood think its going anywhere.
It was conceived with the aim of serving fine food at a quick pace,
and its proven this philosophy from Louisiana, Mississippi and
Georgia can be transported anywhere.
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Inside, people relax on vintage wood tables surrounded by the

white-washed walls and few pieces of edgy, steel-colored modern art. Shot glasses filled with water and a sweating tin bucket
of ice complete the ambiance. A barely visible, aromatic cloud
of oven smoke lingers throughout the dining room like pluming
swamp steam.
In the back, NGina Kavoojian engages in food tasting with
some member of her kitchen crew. She has cook Matt Wright
stationed outside at a smoker working a ruby rack of ribs. NGina and her husband Ian both have years of experience working
for popular restaurants and top wine distributors in the region,
but the creation of South is entirely their own labor of love. And
at this moment, some of that labor is reaching customers in the
form of the joints gumbo, a mound of feathery white rice covered
in okra-infused broth, stirred brown with shredded chicken and
portions of Andouille sausage. The dish offers a tasty mishmash
of cool bases under its broiling, multi-layered flavor bouquet.
Another thoroughly New Orleans-influenced dish being
served is the Fettuccini Jambalaya, which pops with a searing
tang from its snappy peppers and a sauce tingling from the
spicy array alive in its back seasoning.
On this late afternoon, the kitchen is also putting out plenty of
its Chefs Burgers. The Gulf States may not have a monopoly on
great burgers, but South is nonetheless competing for Sacramentos championship title in that arena, putting out fat patties dripping so much one might need a crawfish-style bib to eat them. For
people who love a punch of charbroiled juices and a bottom bun
soaked with tasty beef bleed, this is truly their burger.
But the headliner on Souths menu its big fight, or its main
event is the chicken. It hits the tables as drums and chunks
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In Conversation
At left, NGina
Kavookjian,
pictured here,
and her husband
Ian are the owners
and driving force
behind South.
Below, the
hand-drawn
window sign
for South at
2005 11th St.
in Sacramento.
Bottom left, the
most famous dish
at South is its fried
chicken, which is
made from a recipe
given to NGina
by her mother.
Photo by
matthew whitley
of friable, fire-bronze trophies with skin like salty shells over the
soft, perfect moisture Souths cooks coax out of the meat.
The fried chicken is my mothers recipe, says NGina from a table near the front window. My mother is the reason this restaurant
is here. Its taking her recipes and her history, and putting a little of
my own touch on it. But in the end its taking everything my mother
is and turning it into a physical building and physical experience.
NGina, her husband and her crew have been so successful in
that culinary mission that theyve had to contend with a handful
of customers spurred to ugly Californian-type behaviors rather
than relaxed southern manners. This includes patrons trying
to call dibs on tables theyre eyeing before they place their
order at the counter. Such pushiness which is antithetical
to Souths spirit has on one occasion driven NGina to confront the party-spoilers on her blog, pondering aloud, Are you
hen NGina and Ian Kavookjian decided to take their dual 15

years of experience in the restaurant business into the realms
of a solo project, they never dreamed of how much red tape and
bureaucratic headaches theyd encounter. After a long, expensive
process of trying to open at a sought-after Downtown Sacramento
location, the couples bank account was tapped and their culinary
vision no closer to being a reality. Thats when the two engaged
in an act of improvisation that would have made jazz masters in
NGinas hometown of New Orleans smile with approval. They took
over an abandoned Chinese market in Southside Park and turned
it into the regions most talked-about destination for comfort
food. In the middle of tasting testing new items and chatting with
regulars, NGina reflected on Souths one-year anniversary.
So tell me how South ended with this unique space.
We worked so hard to start at the other location, and
when that wasnt going to happen, we finally decided, Lets just
get open and get the food out to people. This old market was
basically left the way it was when it closed, and it was pretty
grimy when we came in; but we cleaned up, and the next thing
you know we had food coming out of the kitchen.
Scott: Where does Souths down home feel come from?
NGina: After all of the trials and tribulations we had with the
city, when we finally opened we didnt have any money left for
all the bells and whistles on the atmosphere. We had to be very
simple with the dcor, and we knew that the food was going
to have to be amazing to keep people coming back. There was
going to be no extra plus with customers from a fancy ambiance.
From day one, we understood the food had to be spectacular
and consistent for us to keep the doors open.
Scott: Having been born in New Orleans, and having family in
Louisiana and Mississippi, is it safe to say that connection is the
main inspiration behind the menu?
NGina: We definitely look to that heritage and familial
background. Our focus is food from the gulf area, and my family
is still in Biloxi, Tylertown and New Orleans, so that really is where
our kitchen puts its energy.
Scott: South has a pretty fanatical fan base. What do you
attribute it to?
NGina: I think the most important thing is that our customers
know that were not doing this to be famous. Were not trying to
get onto the Food Network or Guy Fieris show. Honestly, I could
care less if we end up in national magazines. We have a lot of
customers who are always telling us they think we could do those
things. But thats not what were about. As southerners, we truly
love to feed people. I want people to walk in and feel theyve
been invited into our home, and I want them to know Ian and
I are actually owners they can come in and talk to.
Scott: Is that relationship with your customers another
southern influence?
NGina: Yeah, but I wouldnt just chalk it up to southern
hospitality. I dont actually like that phrase because I feel its
really been bastardized. What people in the south are about is
so much deeper than just being nice being southern is about
respecting people, relating to people, having a connection.
Scott:
NGina:
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My mother is the reason this

restaurant is here. Its taking her
recipes and her history, and putting a
little of my own touch on it. But in the
end its taking everything my mother
is and turning it into a physical
building and physical experience.
NGina Kavookjian, South co-owner
At left, the outside patio of South looks

out on 11th Street. Below, in true Louisanna
fashion, customers at South order at the
counter and then wait in the dining room
or on the outside patio for their food.
Bottom, cupcakes and pies make
up the dessert menu at South.
Photo by matthew whitley

4-years old? Do you lick the last Dorito
in the bag so that no one else can have
it? She lamented in the same post how
her good customers were being affected
by those who act the fool and make
her want to haul out her voodoo dolls.
It was more honesty than the regions
media is accustomed to from small
business owners, but for Souths official poultry tech Danny Chicken D.
Fernandez, NGina and Ians down-toearth approach is the heart and soul
of why the restaurant is a smash hit
in Downtown.
For me, the best thing about working
here is the management and owners,
Fernandez remarks during a break from
cutting meat. They really do treat the
staff like family, and they let us be creative while we bring great comfort food
to Southside Park. Its something no one
thought would ever happen.
On an average day, Fernandez breaks
down five crates of chicken, meaning he
chops more than 200 pounds of poultry
before the sun goes down. He doesnt
have any illusions about why the modest dining hub keeps gaining a reputation within the areas main culinary
battle zone.
What makes us stand out is that love
that we have for the food, Fernandez
reflects. Its a simple as that.
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the Bay Area, Lee had experience opening a Camilles Sidewalk Caf and a Cold
Stone Creamery there, along with Cold
Stone stores in Natomas, Citrus Heights
and Elk Grove; but in Roseville he wanted
to start a business of his own.
Lee said he and Dahduli saw potential
in the local seafood market, where the
only quality options were high-end steak
restaurants. Remembering a concept hed
seen in Louisiana, Texas and other regions
of the country, Lee wanted to bring a more
casual, family-oriented option to the table, serving fresh seafood by the pound at
market price from a simple menu.
Under this model, customers pick a type
of seafood mussels, shrimp, crawfish,
clams, lobster tail or various sorts of crab
and one of five flavors, including
lemon pepper, garlic butter,
Cajun Louisiana style, the
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factory signature
coconut curry or
fusion Cajun, a
combination of the other four. Then the
customer orders it by the pound, either
mild, medium or hot, and in minutes the
server returns with a bag of steam-boiled
shellfish seasoned accordingly.
Eating at the Crawfish Factory can be
a messy experience, requiring disposable bibs, napkins, wet wipes and a table cover; but the food is fresh, generally
shipped live from Louisiana, and the seasonings are unique to the restaurant.
Its a fast-growing theme youll find
in a big city, like the Bay Area, Southern
California and Nevada areas; similar to
Golden Crab or Hot N Juicy Crawfish, Joes
Crab Shack, that type of (restaurant), Lee
said. Here, everything was more of a California theme, where wed tweak it and
make it a Cajun fusion style, rather than
exactly like Louisiana or (elsewhere). We
created our own flavors, we created our
own recipes. Everything is made in-house
sauce, everything.
The restaurant also serves fried oysters,
fish and chips, soft-shell crab and a few
other plates for those who would
rather keep their fingers clean.
photo by andrEw wEstropE
The outlet itself is tidy and bright, with

tall windows wrapping around the dining
area and a painted mural over the bar.
Lee said the location he chose on Baseline Road has the traffic and visibility he
wanted, although the view of the restaurant is being temporarily inhibited by
construction in an adjacent parking lot.
Outside of Crab City, a crab-boiling
franchise restaurant on Stockton Boulevard in south Sacramento, Lee thinks
hes the only game in town with this concept the first and only original restaurant hes opened. After a year in business, his future aspirations boil down to
well see.
We get great feedback, he said.
When customers come in, they sit down,
we let them taste our sauces, we explain
how we work, they love it. We have a lot of
return customers.
Above, Louisiana crawfish, steam-boiled and
served by the pound in simmering in Cajun
fusion sauce with requisite bibs and napkins,
is a signature dish the locally owned and
operated Crawfish Factory in Roseville.
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A Hendricks Family Specialty. Since our daughter is not a fan of mashed potatoes for dinner, we make this
savory vegetable dish that our family now prefers. It is also very simple to make, low-carb and satisfying.
Try it for your next special dinner. Makes 8-10 one-cup servings.
Ingredients:
One 5-6 lb whole spaghetti squash (NOT butternut)

4 T. butter, softened
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh shredded parmesan cheese, about 1/2 cup (optional)
Instructions:
Puncture the whole squash about 6 times by using a sharp knife. Put in microwave on high for about 5-7 minutes.
Take out and cut the ends off with a long sharp knife. Stand the squash on its end and carefully cut it in half. Scrape
out the center seeds and pulp with a spoon until clean. Cover each half with plastic wrap and put back in the
microwave, one or two at a time depending on the size of your microwave. Cook for another 5-7 minutes each.
While the squash is cooking, heat garlic with 1 T. of butter in a saut pan for about 1 minute - do not burn. Turn heat to low and add the
remaining butter, nutmeg, and salt (1 tsp.) and pepper (1/2 tsp.) or more to taste. Turn off heat, mix together, cover and set aside.
Once the microwave stops, check the squash. Careful - it will be very hot. It is done when you can moderately flex each piece. If it
doesnt flex, heat for another 2 minutes and check again.
After it is cooked, scrape the squash with a fork into a bowl. It will come off in strings - hence the name spaghetti squash. Add the
butter nutmeg sauce, stir until thoroughly mixed. Place in a serving dish and sprinkle with the shredded parmesan cheese if desired.
Sprinkle a dash of nutmeg on top for embellishment. Serve warm
Nutritional Analysis: This is a low-carb side dish containing approximately 80 calories per serving.
Spaghetti squash contains approximately 20 calories per cup, about 4 net carbs. The butter attributes
the majority of calories, about 50 calories, 5 grams of fat. Always consume a protein dish with your
meal for a nutritionally balanced meal which should contain protein, carbohydrate and fat.
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ath lEtics |
rugby
PiTcH MAn
Sam cusano hopes to lead
granite Bay rugby back to
the National championship
By STEVEN WIlSON
tilizing one of the most talented rugby rosters in the country

last year, the Granite Bay club
team nearly completed a storybook season with the schools first-ever National Championship. Led by a pair of high
school All Americans in Chase Bixby
and Matt Rodgers, the Grizzlies reached
the title game of the High School Rugby
Championships in Charlotte, N.C. Granite Bay made school history as one of just
24 teams in the entire country to qualify
for the tournament last May.
En route to the championship game,
the Grizzlies ousted a pair of talented
squads before it all came crashing down.
Granite Bay lost by a single try, 21-15,
to the Royal Irish, which captured its
third national club championship in the
last four years.
That definitely hurt, Granite Bays
Sam Cusano admitted. To come that
close and lose like that was tough. But
as long as we stick to our plan, I think
we can make it back there this year. Our
No. 1 goal is to win that title.
Cusano returns to the pitch as a senior
with a wealth of knowledge and experience having played against some of the
most talented teams in the country last
season. He was one of a handful of juniors on the Grizzlies squad to play in the
finals and he is once again a leader of a
team with high expectations.
The ultimate goal is to continue our
commitment to excellence and success
as one of the top teams in the country, Granite Bays coach Jason Divine
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explained. We want to remain the top

team in the Sacramento area.
In addition to their title game berth,
the Grizzlies, which lost only two games
last season, also earned runner-up honors for the state championship after
nearly knocking off top-ranked Danville
in the NorCal finals. The rematch between those two teams this season is already highly anticipated. But instead of
one team having home field advantage,
both squads will meet at a super-site at
Jesuit High School, which is offering to
hold a neutral-field tournament with the
top four teams in Northern California.
Thats a big game for us this year, Divine explained. Were definitely looking
forward to that because its been quite a
matchup over the past two years. On top
of that, there will be college scouts and
National Team scouts there watching, so
its going to be a big day for the kids.
Beyond Danville, the Grizzlies will face
one of the top teams in the country in
Jesuit, along with Riordin, Mother Lode
and even Penryn-based Sierra Foothills
in league play this year thanks to a realignment.
Our schedule is going to be extremely
challenging, Divine explained. Were in
a new league and its composed of all
the top teams in Northern California
Bay Area and Sacramento.
Its definitely a tougher league, but
thats what we wanted. You want to play
the best teams early in order to prepare
for postseason tournaments.
The ultimate goal is to

continue our commitment to
excellence and success as one
of the top teams in the country.
We want to remain the top team
in the Sacramento area.
Jason Divine, Granite Bay High rugby coach
Granite Bay High School R

hEad coach: Jason Divine
2014-15 season (16-2)
top rEturninG playErs:
Sam Cusano senior

Jake Van Oder senior
Justin Oles senior
Fotu Moko senior
Andrew Turner senior
Anthony Wiley junior
Gavin Janis junior
Desi Streater junior
John rodgers junior
Anders Berkfalk junior
top nEwcomErs:
ryan MacIntosh senior
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As a two-sport
athlete in football
and rugby, Sam
Cusano has showed
promise on the
pitch and the
gridiron while at
Granite Bay High.
Photo by
Steven Lagorio
School Rugby
Petey Nnudem junior
Christian Fisher senior
Key Departures:
Matt Rodgers
Chase Bixby
Wesley Chock
Strengths:
Despite losing many key seniors

during the teams runner-up national
championship finish, the Grizzlies
return a wealth of players with
experience against strong clubs. The
program will count on the speed of
football standouts Sam Cusano and
Anthony Wiley, while benefiting
from the size of newly added Ryan

MacIntosh, Christian Fisher and
PeteyNnudem.
Weaknesses:
No club in the area can easily part

ways with 18 seniors, including a pair
of High School All Americans. Granite
Bay will need its undergraduates to
step up and play big this year if they
hope to compete in its newly-formed
conference.
Conference outlook:
An offseason realignment to create the

NorCal Premiership league has pitted
Granite Bay against some of the
toughest teams in the state with

very little downtime between matches.
The Grizzlies will face two of the top
teams in the country in Jesuit and
Danville, while Riordan and Mother
Lode are also jockeying for position
in the new super league.
From the coach:
We want to remain the top team

in the Sacramento area. We were
the runner up for state last year and
ranked third in the country. So we
want to keep moving forward and
continue to carry the torch.
Jason Divine
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Last year, Chase Bixby (pictured) and Matt Rodgersboth

High School All Americansled Granite Bay to the title game
of the High School Rugby Championships in Charlotte, N.C..
Photo by dan bandoni
2015 Granite Bay High

School Rugby Graduates
Matt Rogers University of Arizona
Chase Bixby Arizona State University
Kyle Bresniker University of Oregon
Wesley Chock St. Marys College
Drew Tonda University of Arizona
Garrett Walker University of Arizona
Tyler Douglas University of California, Berkley
Max Ellinthorpe University of Nevada, Reno
Texas Bedegrew University of Nevada, Reno
Sterling Hulsebus Arizona State University
Tresten Keys Central Washington University
Nick Marcoccia California State University, Chico
Solomon Naibose Sierra College
Sean Nogrady California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
Mike Prag St. Marys College
Tyler Rouse Sierra College
Alex Salides University of Nevada, Reno
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As Granite Bays neighbors, both Sierra Foothills and Jesuit

earned a berth to the national tournament last season. Sierra
Foothills lost its first match of the tournament, but finished
strong with a pair of wins and a fifth-place finish.
The fact that three teams from our region (Jesuit, Granite
Bay and Sierra Foothills) were invited to the tournament is an
indication that we have become the premier rugby section in
the United States, Sierra Foothills President Pat Jones said.
The boom in NorCal success has spanned half a decade. Granite
Bay won the State Title in 2013, but wasnt admitted to the National
Championships because the program was not even a decade old.
But the Grizzlies have repeated their winning formula thanks
to success in numbers.
Out of Granite Bays 18 seniors from a year ago, 16 are currently
enrolled in college and many are continuing their career on the
pitch. Both of the teams High School All Americans moved on to
top collegiate programs as Rodgers joined the University of Arizona program and Bixby spent the past five months at Arizona
State although hes hoping to transfer to Cal sometime soon. Furthermore, Wesley Chock, the teams fly half last year, is playing for
third-ranked St. Marys.
Rugby really becomes a byproduct of getting these kids
into college, but its a great feeling to see them accomplish big
things, Divine confessed. Its those kinds of guys that have
helped turn Granite Bay into a recruiting hotbed.
The Grizzlies already have a few commits this year as seniors
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Jake Van Oder and Andrew Turner have verbally committed to

the University of Arizona. Junior John Rodgers could follow them,
and his older brothers Matt and Kyle Rodgers, there next year.
Arizona has been very busy on the recruiting trail for us, Davine pointe dout. And they are definitely building their team up
to a top-10 collegiate program.
But Granite Bays next big signee could be Cusano.
Although some football scouts deemed Sam to be too short
for a large-school football scholarship, his 5-11 frame makes
him the ideal pitch man for the rugby team.
Sams always kept his options open, but I think hes starting
to gravitate towards rugby, Davine explained. Thats where
most of his options are hes already being contacted by Cal,
and thats the No. 2 team in the country right now. So hes right
there, and I think hes ready to prove it to everybody this year.
Although his acceleration, vision and power make him hard
to tackle, Cusanos value is greater than his play on the field.
The senior owns a cumulative 4.0 GPA and he has the tools to
find success at any top college.
Hes a student on the rugby field and in the classroom,
Davine continued. Were very proud of Sam. Hes a focused
young man thats what makes him so good.
That focus shifted quickly as the Grizzlies football season
wound down.
As soon as December hits, its rugby season, Cusano admitted. But its nice because football and rugby translate well
to each other its a different game, but same physicality.
All of the strength training we do in football helps a lot at this
time of the year. Theres a lot more running and conditioning, but
my legs are stronger because of the football season. Football utilizes quick bursts, but rugby demands long-term conditioning.
Joining Cusano in that transition will be Ryan MacIntosh
and Christian Fisher from the football team. Neither of them
have seen much action on the pitch before, but both hope to
morph their football success into a rugby career.
You can always tell who the football players are theyre
very disciplined, theyre big, strong and fast, and they love to
tackle, Davine exclaimed. Football players always transform
into very good rugby players, and we have a good amount of
football guys this year so were happy about that.
Oakmont High junior Petey Nnudem is another football recruit looking to make a splash on a new team. The Vikings defensive lineman has already shown the Grizzlies coaching staff
that he can move pretty well for a big man.
Petey is 300-plus pounds and hes never played rugby before,
but hes excelled in his first training sessions, Divine said. Hes really enjoying the sport and were very excited about his potential.
Nnudems teammate at Oakmont, Anthony Wiley, also returns to the pitch for Granite Bay this year as he looks to repeat
as a NorCal All Star. Although he missed a chunk of the football
season, Wileys speed and agility as a wide receiver makes him
a valuable commodity as a left wing.
Were really excited to see what Anthony can do for us this
year, Davine added.
With a handful of football recruits, and the choice of players
from all four high schools in the area, Granite Bay has built a
formidable program in a short amount of time. Now its up to
Cusano and company to bring home a National Championship.
2016 Coaching Staff

Jason Divine returns as Granite Bays varsity head coach after
a very successful 2015 season and a second place finish in the
National Tournament. Divine is also tasked with helping organize the younger teams as the programs technical coordinator.
Salty Thompson joins the club as a technical advisor tasked
with coach and player development.Thompson brings a wealth
of experience and knowledge to the club as a player and coach.
Brent Bueno returns as the varsitys top assistantcoach and
professor of scrums. Bueno brings 20 years of rugby experience
with himand specializes in all forward positions and set pieces.
Steve Scuba Peart returns as the junior varsity head coach after taking his team to the Nor Cal Finals in 2015. Peart has been
with the club for six years andis anexperienced, fundamental
and tactical coach.
Tyler Gagnon returns as the junior varsitys assistantcoachspecializing in theforwards and contact strategies. Gagnons international playingexperience and intense work ethic will prepare the
team for anything on the pitch.
Spencer Zen Master Ozmunrejoins the clubas the head
coach for the junior high andunder-12 teams. Ozmun has consistently displayed a knowledge of the game that has led to years
of successfor the high school teams.
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Athletics |
Wrestling
Saavedras
NEW DEN
By Steven Wilson
Granite Bay wrestling adds

two-time State Champion
Israel Saavedra
Two-time
California state
champion and
three-time state
place winner,
Israel Saavedra
transfers to
Granite Bay
to wrestle his
senior season
as a member
of the Grizzlies.
Photo by bev ratzlaff
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wo weeks into the new school

year, Granite Bay Highs wrestling coach, Robert Cooley, heard
a familiar ding from his phone.
He had a text but he didnt recognize
the number.
It said, Coach, when does practice
start, Cooley recalled. And it was signed,
Israel Saavedra.
The veteran coach shrugged it off with
a hesitant laugh.
Because the kids are always pranking
me, he admitted. So I stopped by the
office the next day and asked one of my
assistants to check to see if Israel Saavedra was registered as a student at Granite
Bay. They check it and yeah he was. But
I thought, Nah. Its not the same kid. It
cant be.
Wise to the ways of teenage grapplers,
Cooley figured the team found someone
with the same name who just enrolled at
school to prank their savvy coach.
I waited about three days before texting him back, Cooley continued. I
asked him to meet me in the wrestling
room later that day. And he agreed.
I am there anyway, hanging out,
just waiting for what I thought was going to be the prank of the year. But then,
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in he walked and he said, Hey Coach.

Im Israel Saavedra. And I went, I know!
Are you kidding me?
Cooley was just as shocked to see
Saavedra in his wrestling room, as the
entire wrestling community was in
Modesto, where Saavedra attended high
school and won a pair of CIF State wrestling championships as a freshman and
sophomore.
Hes one of a kind, Cooley said.
Theres not many guys who have his
credentials. And, as you can tell just by
talking to him, the guys a nice kid. Hes
pleasant, hes fun, and he gets along with
everybody.
Besides being a two-time California
state champion and three-time state
place winner, Saavedra has won the
prestigious Freakshow and took home
first at 132 pounds in the NHSCA Junior
National Championship last year as he
beat three-time state placewinner and
three-time NHSCA All-American, Chris
Diaz (Archer, Ga), 9-5, in the finals.
That win helped Saavedra become Modesto Highs very first national champion.
I love Modesto (High), Saavedra confessed. Winning a national title was an
incredible feeling, especially after winning state as a freshman and sophomore.
But entering his senior year as the nations No. 7 ranked wrestler by Associated
Wrestling Press at 132 pounds, Saavedra
made the decision to switch schools.
There were several factors in my decision, Saavedra said. But the school was
a big draw for me. Its a great program
and I can tell that Ive already gotten a lot
better. Its a nice area and Im really happy so far.
Saavedra leaves behind Modestos
coach, Angel Saavedra, who is also his
father.
Hes got a chance for a fresh start,
Cooley explained. Maybe thats what
he needs. Last year, something happened and he lost in the quarterfinals at
state. But whatever that was, were not
going to dig into it. Were going to build
on it help him develop as a wrestler,
a student and a person, and give him a
chance to wrestle for Granite Bay. Thats
all I care about.
The addition brought with it a full in-
vestigation from the CIF Sac-Joaquin

Section. But, following the hearing in
late November, Saavedra was deemed
eligible to join to the Granite Bay High
wrestling team Jan. 4 following a 30-day
sit period to start the season.
The section office ruled it as a fairly
standard transfer, Granite Bays Athletic
Director Tim Healy explained. But they
ruled it as a non-official move, so he will
have to sit out 30 days.
Following the holdout, the new member of the Grizzlies is now poised to become one of Placer Countys all-time
greatest wrestling talents.
I wasnt too concerned with the ruling,
Saavedra admitted. I have already accomplished a lot and Im already committed to
Old Dominion. But I was
pretty excited to get
that one last chance
to win a state title
this year.
After winning a
pair of titles in his
first two seasons,
Saavedras hope of
matching Bakersfields
Darrell Vasquez the
only athlete to win
four state titles (19992002) fell just short
last year after getting
pinned in the quarterfinals by De La Salle
wrestler, Nathan Cervantez. But with the new year
comes a new opportunity.
He can now win a state
title for a new program.
That would put us on the
map, Cooley said. Weve
never had a state champ.
So this just means everything. And its not just
about his wrestling abilities.
His presence and his effect
on all the other kids has
been great. Hes already
brought some new
thoughts to the room,
and its exciting for the
other guys who have
seen him wrestle before.
That would put us on the map,

Cooley said. Weve never had
a state champ ... So this just
means everything. And its not
just about his wrestling abilities.
His presence and his effect on
all the other kids has been great.
Hes already brought some new
thoughts to the room, and its
exciting for the other guys who
have seen him wrestle before.
Robert Cooley, Granite Bay High School

wrestling coach
Jack Ramalia looks

to make a return
trip to the CIF State
Tournament this
season as a junior.
photo by
stEvEn wilson
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Granite Bay High

School Wrestling
Head Coach Robert Cooley
Top Returning Grapplers
Angelo Uribe
Teague Dilbeck
Jack Ramalia
Jordan Jensen
Top Newcomers
Israel Saavedra
Mason Kohls
Key Departures
Mitchell Morse
Strengths
This could finally be the season

Granite Bay breaks through with
a state champion. The Grizzlies
have had only two State placers in
the last decade in Gavin Andrews
(fourth) and Ryan Loder (fifth).
Thanks to the addition of Israel
Saavedra, the Grizzlies have a
legitimate shot at the SFL wrestling
title and the team should send
at least three wrestlers to the CIF
State Tournament.
Weaknesses
Although this is the deepest

Granite Bay has been in a while,
the team still doesnt have
Conference outlook
The returning Masters champions

from Del Oro and the defending
league champions and Division I
team dual meet section champions
from Folsom are the frontrunners
for the league title this year.
But thanks to the addition of
Saavedra, the Grizzlies believe
they have closed the gap.
From the coach
Everyone knows, once you win

a state title as a freshman theres
nowhere you can go where youre
not the focus. So whenever he
wrestled, everyone watched, and
its going to be that way again this
year at Granite Bay.
~Robert Cooley
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Angelo Uribe and Jack Ramalia two of Granite Bays three

State Championship qualifiers last season have not only welcomed Saavedra with open arms, but theyll benefit greatly from
his addition.
Its great just going against a highly-ranked state wrestler,
said Ramalia, whos a junior this year. He pinned me last year
at Masters. But going against him (in practice) has helped me
develop my style around that and advance my style. Its going to
be huge for me this year.
With a full offseason under his belt, Ramalia now gets his rematch with Saavedra every single day.
Its crazy how much hes improved since Masters last year,
Saavedra admitted of his new practice partner. We bang it out
and its become much closer this season. Hes definitely up there
to win state this year.
Although he chose Granite Bay for academic reasons, the
chance to wrestle against two top competitors in or near his
weight class was an added bonus, Saavedra admitted. And from
day one, he hit it off with fellow state qualifier Angelo Uribe as a
practice partner and friend.
When I was at Modesto, I was working with wrestlers who
were smaller than me, he recalled. I felt like I wasnt getting
much better. But here, I feel like just wrestling against Angelo
and Jack has already made me a lot better.
With Ramalia, and now Saavedra, in the same weight class,
the Grizzlies will have to make some adjustments as the season
grows old.
Ill manage that throughout the year, Cooley said. But when
it comes to postseason, if theyre in the same weight class still,
theyre going to wrestle off for it. The best one gets the spot.
Saavedra says he plans on staying at 138 this year, but says
that depends on his teammates.
If they need me to bump up or down, I can do that, he admitted. Most likely, Ill be wrestling at 138 or 145.
I have been cutting a lot of weight since freshman year. So I
just want to take it easy this year and stay around a weight where
I feel the best.
Last season, Saavedra wrestled at 132 and was being recruited by Arizona State, University of Virginia, Oregon State and Cal
State Bakersfield. But over the summer, he verbally committed
to join his brother, Emilio a 2014 CIF State Champion himself at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia in 2016.
In fact, Emilios and Israels state titles were separated by just 30
minutes as they each finished first out of all California wrestlers
in their respective weight classes two years ago.
I really liked everything about the Big Blue program (Old Dominion), Saavedra said. All the teammates seemed to have a
tight bond and the vibe I got from the coaches was great. I already
felt like there was a bond between us, so that definitely influenced
my decision. Plus, it will be great to reunite with my brother.
With his addition, Saavedras mere presence on campus has
gained the attention of many in the Granite Bay community and
even a few notable graduates.
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Israel Saavedra saw his first

action on the mat this year against
Woodcreek and earned an 8-2 victory.
Photo by steven wilson
Weve had phone calls from alumni who are very excited
about it, Cooley explained. Its definitely big news for us because he is the real deal. And he brings a whole new element to
this program.
His resume is impressive, but Cooley says theres more to it.
When I watched him wrestle, I felt like he was very driven,
the coach continued. He was always trying to dominate his
matches, and thats why he was fun to watch.
Everyone knows, once you win a state title as a freshman
theres no where you can go where youre not the focus. So
whenever he wrestled, everyone watched, and its going to be
that way again this year at Granite Bay.
Currently, Jake Elliot and Peter Santos of Oakmont are the
only two wrestlers in the Roseville Joint Union High School
District to win state titles, but that seems destined to change
this season.
If Saavedra were to win a State Championship, it would be
Granite Bays first-ever of the sort.
Of course theres going to be a lot of pressure on me with
everything thats happened this summer, but Ive let that go,
Saavedra said. Its in the past. I no longer care what people
think. Im just going to go out and wrestle my match.
Saavedra, who is 18 years old and moved to the area before the
start of the 2015 school year, was eligible to return Jan. 4. When
the section studied his motive for moving, they researched if
any of Granite Bays coaches influenced the decision.
He just felt like this was a better environment for him to finish his senior year, Healy recalled. We investigated that and
did not find any undue influence by anybody associated with
Granite Bay High School.
He can practice with the team, but he cannot represent
Granite Bay in a high school event until he is eligible.
The ruling brings with it a formality of the transfer, and lifts a
weight off of Saavedras shoulders as he can now look ahead to

the new season.
We never slowed down, and we never felt like there was a
reason to slow down, Cooley admitted. If he wasnt going to
be in the program, then the program was going to move on. But
just knowing that he is here, that feels great. You better believe
thats a bonus.
Despite Saavedras notoriety and promise of a possible State
Title this season, dont expect anyone on the team to get special
treatment.
Im a dad, I coached my son in wrestling and Ive coached
other peoples kids its no different, Cooley said. You treat
them all like your own. I love having Israel here, but if he screws
up hes going to get the same discipline as everybody else. Im
still a dad and a coach. No matter who walks in the room, theyre
going to abide by our rules. Theres flexibility with everybody,
but theres a stopping point too.
Hes a celebrity on the outside, but once he enters that room,
hes a Granite Bay wrestler.
Even though Saavedra had to sit the 30 days, as mandated by
the section, theres no doubt his addition to the program has
reignited the teams aspirations of a league championship, and
Cooleys spark as a coach.
Of course youre a little more excited to get to practice, he
explained. I was already looking forward to what we had, because I was looking at how well we did last year and who was
returning. I thought it was already going to be a fun year, then
all of a sudden I got that text. When he walked in the door and I
shook his hand, it felt real.
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Hot Property
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Via Milano
court
By Eileen Wilson
ou may have seen luxury homes

before but youve never seen anything quite like this.
Via Milano is a quiet, gated cul-de-sac
less than a mile from Douglas Boulevard
an enclave of spectacular style homes.
But 5440 Via Milano stands out, even
amid these high-end properties, thanks
to a designers touch and custom features throughout.
Start with custom marble and travertine tiles tiles that make up an oversized covered veranda and extend all the
way to the street.
The rear of the home has custom-cast
concrete stones and there are even stepping stones cast to replicate petrified wood
that were designed by the homeowner.
But those are just a few of many features that you wont find anywhere else.
Every gate, window or door in the fencing and pool area is unique, from window coverings in the loggia, which were
sourced from doors in India, to Moroccan doors, to Moroccan light fixtures
and corbels from Bhutan.
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Aesthetics and quality are obviously important to the homeowners, as is

using reclaimed and highly-specialized
materials. Take the olive trees that were
imported from Californias Wine Country. The trees are large, gnarled wood
fruit-producing trees that are more than
100 years old.
Wood is important to this family. The
kitchens open floor plan comes to life
with walnut-colored hardwood that is
shined to a high gloss. Knotty alder cabinetry includes custom corbels, decorative styling and pullout vertical spice
racks that are disguised as decorative
features. The kitchen is truly designed
for a chef, or multiple chefs, with dual
Thermador Professional ovens and an
additional in-wall Thermador oven, a
warming oven and a built-in microwave.
Dual dishwashers, a refrigerator and
freezer are built-in, as well, and all the
appliances are stainless.
The kitchen includes a large center
island topped with umber, amber and
cream colored granite multiple slabs
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worth. The island doubles as workspace

and seating area. The kitchen also has
a custom backsplash that pairs light
and dark stones with custom motif and
stovetop faucet. Best of all, the kitchen
has two separate pantries and two separate butlers pantries an ideal house
for entertaining.
The home has a guest wing that offers its own bathroom, and the room
has a large walk-in closet, as well as
French doors that lead to the front of
the property.
Theres a laundry room that rivals the
size of most bedrooms and a mudroom
area that includes the same knotty, alder and granite surfaces that are found
throughout.
As you would expect, the garage includes specialized flooring and custom
cabinetry that the homeowner designed.
Bedrooms throughout the home have
custom walk-in closets, that the homeowner designed, to house both linens
and clothing items; the master has hisand-hers closets that are similarly sized,
both large.
The master is a wing by itself, with
special ceiling treatments, a large stone
fireplace and a separate room that can
be used as reading space, office or exercise room. The area has private access to
the backyard, and its easy to imagine enjoying quiet time with the French doors
open, listening to the Moroccan-inspired
fountain just beyond.
The master bath area has a full-body
shower with an additional rain head fixture, a hand-held detachable fixture and
a separate soaking tub. Dual vanities
topped in marble, as well as a makeup
area, complete the room that is breathtaking in its simplicity.
Likely the most highly coveted area of
all is the backyard, which includes a large
covered porch and a loggia with a custom
concrete-topped wet bar and fireplace.
The loggia also has remote-controlled
screens to allow use in all weather.
A saltwater swimming pool has a cascading water feature that originates with
the raised hot tub, as well as dancing water showers and a swim-in-place feature
that allows easy exercise without ever
leaving the side of the swimming pool.
Theres even a specialized pool bath

that includes a large seating area and
vanity created from reclaimed wood
from Bhutan. The area also includes a
built-in barbecue with stained concrete
tops, reclaimed corbels and an outdoor
shower with mosaic tiles.
Best of all, the large home is powered
primarily by solar, so the utility bill is
barely a blip. The home has numerous
fireplaces, numerous French doors that
provide a year-round outdoor feel, and,
in addition to stained and stamped concrete just outside of the garage, is a decomposed granite space that seamlessly
fits the landscape and was designed for
additional parking.
Hot Property
Where: 5440 Via Milano,
Granite Bay
Size: 5,260 square feet, .6 acre
4 bedrooms + 2 dens,
3 full/2 half baths
Price: $1,780,000
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rEal EstatE
recent transactions
The following are all of the recent real estate transactions that took
place with all real estate agents in Granite Bay between Dec. 1-28, 2015.
Data provided by CoreLogic.
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8004 Adam Court, Granite Bay 95746-9588

5325 Auburn Folsom Road, Granite Bay 95746-5894
4870 Brighton Court, Granite Bay 95746-6414
9040 Camino Del Avion, Granite Bay 95746-5856
4330 Cavitt Stallman Road, Granite Bay 95746-9457
4727 Copperfield Circle, Granite Bay 95746-6626
8670 Crofoot Court, Granite Bay 95746-9308
7355 Dambacher Drive, Granite Bay 95746-9305
8345 Dover Drive Granite Bay 95746-6266
5531 Fenton Way, Granite Bay 95746-6302
8429 Granite Cove Drive, Granite Bay 95746-6222
4205 Great Oak Circle, Granite Bay 95746-4801
9270 Hummingbird Lane, Granite Bay 95746-5883
7355 Itchy Acres Road, Granite Bay 95746-9385
8187 Lakeland Drive, Granite Bay 95746-6933
7050 Laketrail Court, Granite Bay 95746-9667
8377 Midland Road, Granite Bay 95746-8135
7245 Morningside Drive, Granite Bay 95746-8155
5237 Olive Ranch Road, Granite Bay 95746-9406
5310 Olive Tree Court, Granite Bay 95746-9484
9815 Penbridge Drive, Granite Bay 95746-6666
8627 Pendleton Drive, Granite Bay 95746-9311
6815 Poca Montoya Drive, Granite Bay 95746-7355
9704 Royston Court, Granite Bay 95746-7206
8124 Shadowood Court, Granite Bay 95746-9582
8715 Spooner Court, Granite Bay 95746-9314
5926 Wedgewood Drive, Granite Bay 95746-6704
8310 Willowood Place, Granite Bay 95746-9058
$1,270,000
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En tErtainmEnt
Top, the Granite Bay vocal threepiece known as Auburn Road

packed the Tower Theatre to
capacity during a concert Jan. 16.
photo by Jordan martinEZ
A Theater called
By STEFAN ADCOCK
Above, Auburn Road is Alicia Paulson,

Paxton Martin and Kristen Brown.
photo by Jordan martinEZ
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or many, the Tower Theatres brightly lit marquee symbolizes a bygone

era, though on Jan. 16 a trio of young
ladies proved the landmark can still get
packed with a loud, energetic crowd.
Auburn Road picked the Tower as the
venue for the release of its new EP, Fancy. Before the show started, country music fans filled the historic lobby as they
chatted near the merchandise table and
the old concession counter.
Inside the main theater, the stage was
set up in three tiers, with Auburn Roads
members Alicia Paulson, Paxton Martin and Kristen Brown working around
the equipment during their sound check.
The three launched into the chorus of
the Cam hit Burning House, carefully
hitting their three-part harmonies. Manager Michael Anderson helped fine-tune

the overall sound before the three singers
dashed backstage.
Auburn Road takes its name from a
stretch of Auburn-Folsom Road in Granite Bay, the area in which the ladies routinely rehearsed for over two years after
officially becoming a band. But their history goes back farther.
We have been singing together since
we were about 9 years old, Paulson explained, adding the group met at Sing,
Inc. in Roseville. We went there since
we were 7 or 8 years old, and so we just
kind of bonded over the years. We performed in bigger singing groups, and
went to Disneyland We grew up to-
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... We just kind of bonded

over the years. We performed in
bigger singing groups, and went to
Disneyland We grew up together
and just kind of found a bond that
worked out.
Below,
The Tower
Theatre was
the release
venue for
Fancy, a CD
by Granite
Bays group
Auburn Road.
photo by
matthew whitley
Alicia Paulson, Auburn Road member
gether and just kind of found a bond

that worked out.
Stylistically, Auburn Road has been inspired by a wide spectrum of the modern
country music genres.
Our main influences are Carrie Underwood, earlier Taylor Swift, Rascal
Flatts and the Dixie Chicks, Martin said.
Stuff like that.
Today, Auburn Road has turned its immersive background into a well crafted
sound that has landed it shows across
Sacramento and Placer, including opening up River Cats games and Sacramento
Republic soccer matches.
Weve sang a lot of National Anthems, Paulson noted.
Just before the show started on Jan. 16
there was a buzz of excited voices inside
the theater and a flurry of activity near
the stage. Despite preparing to travel
to Los Angeles for a show, the members
were staying focused on whats important to them including the faces who
were about to see them perform.
We have a really supportive network,
Brown pointed out.
Auburn Road soon came out to find
that every seat in the Tower Theatre was
filled. When the lights dimmed and the
music started, the ladies kicked things
off with Love of My Own, displaying the
full force of their combined voices. The
performance continued as the audience
was wowed by tight, three-part harmonies and the precision of the intertwining
vocal solos. The evening also included
an a capella version of Mamas Dont Let
Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys. The
capacity crowd awarded Auburn Road
with thunderous applause when Paulson,
Martin and Brown took their final bow.
Auburn Road
The groups EP, Fancy is available
on iTunes and Google play.
Physical CDs will soon be hitting the
shelves of Dimple Records in Roseville,
and are already being sold through
Auburn Roads Facebook page at
facebook.com/AuburnRoadMusic
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Exploring a
plant-based diet
v ege tarian vi e w |
Jane Fox
ver the years, Ive tried different variations of low fat diets, low carb diets, liquid diets and meat-free diets, all
in a quest to find that magic bullet that would allow me
to drop pounds while staying healthy. Id lose weight, but only
to have it find me again when I couldnt keep up with the plan.
The first time I considered going vegetarian was while doing
the Weight Watchers diet plan. As I counted up my points, it was
clear to me that if I eliminated meat, I could make my allotment of
points stretch farther. I tried and failed. Vegan friends with model-thin bodies, documentaries on the advantages of plant-based
diets and news stories on growth hormones and antibiotics in
meat production all led me to give it yet another try. And then another. Every time, my energy levels would plummet. I convinced
myself that my body chemistry just would not allow this type of
diet.
So, when Grace Point Adventist Church approached me about
placing an ad in the Placer Herald for their Complete Health Improvement Plan, or CHIP a plant based diet it took some
convincing that this time would be different. Grace Points Doris
Dopkins told me, There are people who can help you.
I decided to invest in the program. There were a slew of people to help. First, a crew was brought in from Sutter Medical
to conduct blood work. Weight, height and body mass index
were also recorded, showing the makeup of fat-to-muscle. Everything was reviewed by a physician. Over the month-long
course, there were films, cooking demonstrations, information
on proper nutrition to bolster cutting out meat, dairy and eggs.
There was even an outing to a grocery store to learn about reading the store code that lets you know if items are organic or a
GMO.
One evening after work I ran in to Debbie Ashlock, a plan
leader, while inside Safeway. She dropped everything to show
me where to find the whole grain rolls and her favorite vegan
butter spread.
When I told my adult son, Andrew, that I
intended to do the course his reaction was,
Youre not actually going to be a vegan
are you, Mom? I assured him that it was
only for a month. Id never be able to do
a drastic diet like this long term, I told
him.
Every Sunday, the
class started with a
delicious vegan dinner. Chili, lasagna, and nachos were a few of

the main dishes I never thought could be done without meat or
cheese. I soon realized that this was not going to be such a drastic
change after all. One of the first cooking demonstrations taught
us how to do a tofu scramble that looked, tasted and smelled like
scrambled eggs. The cookbooks provided with the class material
had a variety of recipes that all tasted too good to be good for you.
I was convinced that the oatmeal sweetened with dates had been
included by mistake.
Other than being a few pounds overweight, I considered myself fairly healthy. Imagine how shocked I was when the results
of the blood test revealed that my cholesterol level was considered dangerous, my blood pressure and pulse were elevated,
and my blood sugar was teetering on being labeled pre-diabetic.
I followed the diet precisely and did most of the recommended exercise. My effort paid off. At the end of 30 days our blood
was tested and we were again weighed and measured. At our
graduation ceremony, where we were encouraged to bring
our families, I found that I had lost 5 pounds, my cholesterol dropped 24 points, my blood pressure and pulse were down,
and a 95 on my glucose meant that I was no longer on the ledge
of being pre-diabetic. I did all of this without medication. While
having seconds on the macaroni and cheese made from yams
and cashews, my son told me, Not only is this good macaroni
and cheese, its the best Ive ever had.
Its been almost a year and I still eat a plant-based diet, mostly vegan. My weight has stayed about the same and my skin
hasnt looked this good since I was a child. Despite only losing
5 pounds, my clothes fit better and my son is on-board. In addition to a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains I eat ice
cream made with coconut milk. I eat grilled cheese made from
Daiya vegan cheese that I buy at Raleys. I use almond milk in
my cereal, and I request coconut milk when ordering my lattes
at Starbucks. I have more energy and I eat more satisfying food
than when I was on the latest and greatest diet du
jour!
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Eating fat doesnt

make you fat
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ver the last 15 years, many Americans have been programmed to eat low-fat or fat-free because research
suggested that eating fat caused many illnesses. As a result, fat became taboo. Out went the butter, egg yolks and beef,
and in came the margarine, egg whites and fat-free cheese. Unfortunately, when we cut the fats from our diet, we compensated by eating more carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates turn into sugars in the body and most of
us can only consume small amounts before we start gaining
weight, and then inflammation in the body is initiated. Just look
at what has happened to our body sizes over the last 50 years.
While we were cutting fat from our diet, we increased our waist
size and our risk of developing diabetes and heart disease rose.
But there is good news on the horizon. Maybe you dont need to
throw those egg yolks away.
Over the last couple decades, scientists have been conducting
more careful research on obesity and fat intake. More and more
studies have confirmed that fat is not the culprit and is actually a very important nutrient for good health. Fat consumption
provides the essential fatty acids our bodies need to function
smoothly. Hormone and brain function, physical and mental
energy, fat-soluble vitamin absorption, vitamin D for example
and satiety are all dependent on fat in the diet.
Without fat in the diet, vitamins are not readily absorbed,
hunger comes more quickly, hormones disfunction and cause a
host of health problems, and food tastes bland. It is very important to consume fat every day, including saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat. Each of these fats is important
and has a purpose in the body; yes, even saturated fat. The only
bad fat is trans-fat, typically found in highly-processed carbohydrate foods.
So, with the butter, egg yolks and animal fats. In with the
wild salmon, nuts and seeds. In with the
olive oil and avocado. To sum it up,
a lower carbohydrate, optimum
fat and protein eating style will
in fact lower your cholesterol
and decrease your lifetime
risk for stroke, heart attack,
diabetes and obesity.
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The many benefits

of gratitude
h ea lth vi e w |
Susan Feldman
hat are you thankful for? And do you express it daily? What if I told you that such gratitude could be rewarded with better health?
According to University of California Davis psychology professor Robert Emmons, Thousands of years of literature talk
about the benefits of cultivating gratefulness as a virtue.
Emmons research suggests that grateful people those who
perceive gratitude as a permanent trait rather than a temporary
state of mind have an edge on the not-so-grateful when it
comes to health. Through a recent movement called positive
psychology, mental health professionals are taking a close look
at how virtues such as gratitude can benefit our health. Below
are some general findings within the health industry.
Stress buster
Its no secret that stress can make us sick, particularly when
we cant cope with it. Its linked to several leading causes of
death, including heart disease and cancer, and claims responsibility for up to 90 percent of all doctor visits. Emmons writes
that gratitude research is beginning to suggest that feelings of
thankfulness have tremendous positive value in helping people
cope with daily problems, especially stress.
responses) maintained higher numbers of blood cells that

protect the immune system, compared with their more pessimistic classmates. Optimism can also help those with serious health conditions. In a separate study, people preparing
for surgery had better health outcomes when they maintained
attitudes of optimism.
Gratitude in the face of loss

Recent findings show adversity can boost gratitude. In a webbased survey tracking the personal strengths of more than 3,000
American respondents, researchers noted an immediate surge
in feelings of gratitude after the terrorism attacks of Sept. 11,
2001. Why would such a tragic event provoke gratitude? And
what is its impact? Christopher Peterson, PhD, the University of Michigan psychologist who posted the survey, attributes
this surge in gratitude among post-9/11 Americans to a sense
of increased belonging. Emmons theorizes that gratitude in the
aftermath of 9/11 helped buffer people against the negative effects of stress, making them less likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
This time of year, the winter blues can have a significant
impact on all of us. Im a firm believer that a grateful heart improves our quality of life. Why not start each day thinking of
five things you are grateful for, or even writing them down in
a gratitude journal. Another idea might be to write down what
you are thankful for on a given day and put it in a jar. Then, at
Thanksgiving this year, empty out the jar and read what great
things happened to you in 2016. A positive habit like gratitude
has great benefits and no side effects.
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings,
turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities
into blessings. William Arthur Ward
Immune booster
Grateful people tend to be more optimistic, a characteristic that researchers say boosts the immune system. In one
study, first-year law students under stress found that, by midterm, students characterized as optimistic (based on survey
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The Holiday
Recovery Plan
F itn ess vi e w |
Debra Skelton
he holidays have come and gone, and we are left to deal

with the aftermath of all that less-than-healthy eating.
Our bodies are puffy and bloated. Our joints are achy. Our
clothes feel tight. Maybe you are feeling this way right now.
Below Ive outlined the 5 steps youll need to quickly and
seamlessly get back on the fitness fast track.
Step One Get Focused

The holidays happened. We ate things from our never eat
these list. We drank more than we should have. But now its
over. Draw a line in the sand. The bad eating stops now.
Dont beat yourself up for falling off the fitness wagon. Simply
get back up, dust yourself off and get re-focused. Leave the past
and your slip-ups in the past. The difference between fit
and unfit people is that when fit people fall off the wagon they
start right back up again.
Step Two Get Hydrated

While bad eating can take on many forms, the end result is
most often dehydration and water retention. The only way to
restore balance is to get hydrated. Your first priority is drinking
plenty of water throughout the day. Start with a tall glass in the
morning and then carry a bottle with you.
Dont add artificial sweeteners or stimulants to your water.
These will work against your hydration efforts. To add flavor,
slice fresh fruit, herbs or vegetables to drop in, just like spas often do.
Step Three Get Picky

For the next few days, be extra picky about what you eat. Stick
with only real whole foods like fruits, vegetables and some lean
meat. These choices will quickly help to restore balance. At the
same time, avoid eating packaged foods. This means saying no
to snack foods, processed meat slices, dairy, baked goods and
alcohol.
Step Four Get Juicing

Making your own juice can be beneficial when recovering
from a weekend or even several weeks of bad eating. The
key is to use ingredients that will hydrate and nourish your body
and to avoid ingredients that are high in sugar.
Ingredients that are fantastic for making a recovery juice include fresh ginger, spinach, cucumber, kale, green apple, lemon
and celery. If you decide to add in carrots, organs, red apples
melons or pineapple, use them sparingly, due to their high sugar content.
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Step Five Get Moving

So youve put an end to the eating madness, youve hydrated,
youve eaten only whole foods and youve enjoyed a recovery
juice now its time to sweat it out.
Lace up your athletic shoes and put on your favorite gym
clothes. When you start your workout, ease in slowly. Take the
time to warm up and stretch your muscles before powering up
to a solid 30-minute exercise routine. Weight training is equally
important. If you havent included weight training into your fitness program, now is the time to start.
Debra Skelton is a certified fitness consultant, a licensed nurse and owner of

Motivative Health & Fitness. She can be reached at MHF4life@gmail.com
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snow shoe tours

Where: Tahoe Donner,
Trout Creek Recreation Center
12790 Northwoods Boulevard in Truckee.
Cost is $7.50 to participate or
$15 with a snowshoe rental.
Info: tahoedonner.com/snowplay/events or
(530) 587-9437
Valentines Day
Sunset Snowshoe Tour
18th Annual Crab Feed
20
From 5-11 p.m. at the Mahany Sports Center, 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd. in
Roseville. Tickets: $60 includes all you can eat Dungeness crab, Cajun shrimp,
February rigatoni, green salad and French bread. Event features entertainment by Mr.
DJ Event Services, dance party, silent auction, raffle, no-host bar and more. Proceeds
benefit KidsFirst Child Abuse Prevention Council of Placer County. Sponsored by
Roseville Firefighters 1592. Info: (916) 72-2522, rosevillefirefighters.org.
Ongoing events
Gloves and Shovels Garden Club
Meets 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Bushnells Garden Nursery, 5255 Douglas
Blvd. in Granite Bay. Free. For more information, email gloveandshovels@yahoo.com.
Bundle up with a companion for a special

Valentines Day evening. Meet at Trout
Creek Recreation Center to caravan to the
trailhead. Participants are encouraged to
dress in warm layers, including a hat and
gloves, and bring water, a headlamp or
flashlight.Reservations must be made at
least 24 hours in advance.
When: 4:30-6 p.m. Feb. 14
Full Moon Snowshoe Tour
Take in the beauty of a full moon by participating in a scenic snowshoe hike above
Donner Lake from Meet at Trout Creek Recreation Center and caravan to the trailhead.
Participants are encouraged to dress in
warm layers, including hats and gloves, and
bring water, a headlamp or flashlight. Please
reserve at least 24 hours in advance.
When: 6:30 8:30 p.m. Feb. 20
Farmers Markets
Foothill Farmers Market is year round from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Whole foods
Market at the Fountains, Galleria Boulevard and East Roseville Parkway in Roseville.
For more information visit foothillfarmersmarket.com. Kaiser Permanente Farmers Markets
are year round from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Kaiser Clinic, 1001 Riverside Ave.,
in Roseville and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays at 1600 Eureka Road in Roseville. For more
information visit hicksvilleacres@sbcglobal.net.
Accordion Society Meets
Northern California Accordion Society meets from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 6365 Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay. Cost is $2 for
members and $3 for guests. For more information call David at (916) 806-6927.
Food Truck mania!
From 5-9 p.m. the second Thursday of the month year-round enjoy live music, food trucks
including Squeeze Inn Roseville, Volkswaffle, Krush Burger, Chandos Tacos, OMG Yogurt, Simply
Southern Food, Cajun Wagon and Drewskis Hot Rod on Vernon Street in downtown Roseville.
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Thunder Valley
Year of the Monkey
Chinese New Year Concert
When: 9 p.m. Feb 5
Cost: $58 - $98
G. Love and Special Sauce
with Ripe
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6
Costs: $19.75 and $29.75
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Mardi Gras Party
Mardi Gras Party 6 p.m. Feb 6 at the Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds,
1273 High St. in Auburn. Tickets: $17 advance, $20 at the door
includes live music, costume contest, two food items from
either Bistro 103, Jeannies Creekside Caf or Auburn Alehouse,
raffle by the Sugar Plump Fairies with wine and beer available
from Auburn Alehouse. Info: (530) 613-7650.
Valentines Dance for Singles and Couples
From 8-11:30 p.m. Feb. 6 preceded by Cha Cha dance lessons at 7:10 p.m.
with Janine Wright. DJ John Maricich providing the music at Carmichael
Presbyterian Church, 5645 Marconi Ave. in Carmichael. Tickets: $15
advance, $20 at the door includes hors doeuvres, non-alcoholic beverages,
dance lesson and desserts. Info: (530) 878-8606, christiansinglesnet.com.
Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monastery
Opening ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday Feb 5; events at 10 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays,
Feb. 6 and 13; at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7 to Friday, Feb. 12; at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7;
and the Closing Ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 at the General Gomez Arts
and Events Center, 808 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Events are by donation and benefit
the Monks. Info: (916) 956-2181, sierrafriendsoftibetauburn.org.
18th Annual Sacramento Museum Day
at the Maidu Museum and Historic Sight
Free admission and fun activities Feb. 6. Bring the whole family to enjoy
our contemporary art galleries and interactive exhibits inside the museum,
and then walk along the 5/8 mile trail through the ancient Maidu village site
to see petroglyphs, bedrock mortar holes and native plants and animals.
Hands-on activities for children include acorn grinding, bracelet making and
trying the scavenger hunt. Free guided tours at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. The museum
will be open extended hours from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Maidu Museum & Historic Site,
1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, in Roseville. Info: (916) 774-5934
Thoroughly Modern Millie
10 a.m. (Special School Day Performances) and 7 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. Saturdays
Feb. 12 through Feb. 20 at Valley Springs Church, 2401 Olympus Drive in Roseville.
Tickets: $12 general, $6 school day shows. Info: (916) 623-4343, cytsacramento.org.
Chocolate Lovers Ball
Feb. 13 in Lincoln, at Beermanns Restaurant

Ballroom, 645 5th St. in Lincoln. Tickets:
include Chocolate infused four-course dinner,
raffles, dancing, chocolate cocktails and more.
Info: downtownlincolnca.com.
Harris Center
Moscow Festival Ballet
Cost: $39-$65, students and
children 12 and under $25
Swan Lake: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2
and 7:30 p.m. Feb, 3
Cinderella: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4
International Guitar Night
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb 10
Cost: $19-$39, Students $12
Powerhouse Ministries
presents Jamie Davis:
Big Heart Big Band
Benefits the Powerhouse
Residential Youth Center
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11
Cost: $42-$55
The Folsom Lake Symphony
presents Romance and Destiny
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13
Cost: $25-$59; $5 discount for
Seniors 65 and over and students
California Theatre Center
presents Beauty & the Beast
When: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Feb. 13
Cost: $9-$15
Sacramento Guitar Society
presents Laurence Juber &
Peppino DAgostino
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13
Cost: $25-$45; Seniors $22-$35;
Students with ID $20
Folsom Lake Community
Concert Association presents
Broadway Showstoppers
When: 2 p.m. Feb. 14
Cost: $25
Casino Resort
Asian New Yer Celebration
Cost: $40 and $75
Three Dog Night

Cost: $49.75 and $59.75
Valentines Soul Jam:

The Temptations & More
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13
Cost: $69.75 and $74.75
Elvis Tribute: Burning Love Show

with Rick Torres
When: 7:30PM Feb 27
Cost: $40 and $50
El Dorado Musical Theatre

presents The Addams Family
When: Feb. 19 through Feb. 28
Cost: $19-$37 and $14.75 on
Bargain Night
Band of the Royal Marines
featuring the Pipes & Drums
of the Scots Guards
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and
7:30 p.m. Feb. 24
Cost: $29-$55; Students with ID
and Children 12 & Under $25
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include the music of Taylor
Swift, Disneys Frozen, the
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