THE LIFE MAGAZINE OF GRANITE BAY • NOVEMBER 2009

Otow
Orchards
prepares
for fall
harvest

Granite Bay rabbi

concentrates on
spiritual growth
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IN THIS ISSUE: Fall in full swing, a wonderful time
urkey, stuffing, cranberry
Fall at Otow
Orchards
Discover what’s
growing
T sauce and mashed pota-
toes … my mouth is
watering.
Even though it’s just the
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beginning of November I’m
ready for the annual Thanks-
giving feast.
On the cover:
Tosh Kuratomi of It’s that time of year when
Otow Orchards is eating right pretty much goes
preparing for the out the window at my house. I
persimmon mean, let’s face it, not too
harvest much on the Thanksgiving
table is considered low calorie.
But that’s OK because to me
this time of year is more than
Autumn Art Studios
just eating a good meal. It’s
Tour
77 local artists about spending time with fam-
show off their ily and friends.
work at annual I will be hosting Thanksgiv-
tour ing at my house this year and
even though it’s sometimes dif-
ficult to get the shopping,
cooking and preparing all
together when you have a full
time job,I enjoy it all and look
forward to entertaining for this
holiday.
And this year I’m taking
some of the Thanksgiving feast
tips offered by our writer
Relax to the max Megan Woods on page 4.
Practicing yoga No matter how much experi-
for good health
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Susan
Belknap
Editor
It’s that time of year
when eating right pretty
much goes out the
window. Let’s face it, not
too much on the
Thanksgiving table is
considered low calorie.
ence you have as a cook
and/or hostess, this article has
something for everyone. I
especially enjoyed reading the
recipe for the onion and
cheese strudel.
Fall is also the time of year
when the delectable persim-
mon is in all its glory. We
caught up with Tosh Kuratomi
of Otow Orchards on Eureka
Road who has been practicing
the ancient art of hoshigaki,
which means dried persim-
mon in Japanese for many
years.
If you’ve never tried this del-
icacy, you’re in for a real treat.
But you better get there fast, as
hoshigaki is only available for a
short time each fall.
Fall is also the beginning of a
variety of holidays for all faiths.
On page 16 read about Rabbi
Alan Rabishaw and his views
on Judaism and leading the
Jewish congregation of Temple
Or Rishon in Orangevale.
For all you art lovers the
annual Autumn Art Studios
Tour will be held Nov 13, 14
and 15. If you’ve never taken
advantage of this event, it’s a
real treat to be able to watch
our local artists up close and
personal creating their master-
pieces.
So before you start stuffing
that bird and baking those
pumpkin pies in a few weeks I
hope you’ll snag a few
moments to read this issue of
the Granite Bay View.

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Follow these tips for a memorable Thanksgiving
BY MEGAN WOOD
GRANITE BAY VIEW
hanksgiving can ruffle the
T feathers of even the most
practiced host or hostess.
But with a few tips from local
experts, any holiday feast can
be enhanced.
Pre-dinner snacks:
Gina Haskell, owner and
chef of 2 Hens Catering in
Quarry Ponds said her grand-
mother’s frittatas were a staple
at her family’s Thanksgiving
feast. These days, Haskell is
creating her own family tradi-
tion with pear onion and jack
cheese strudel garnished with
toasted almonds and Granny
Smith apples.
“You can prepare them in
advance and the day of, just
pop them in the oven to
warm,” Haskell said. “They
look and taste gourmet, but
they’re really easy, which is the
best kind of appetizer.”
PEAR, ONION AND DRY
JACK CHEESE STRUDELS
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted
butter
1 onion- chopped
1 Bosc pear, peeled, halved, cored,
sliced
¾ cup (packed) grated dry jack
cheese or ½ cup grated Parmesan
cheese and ¼ cup grated sharp white
cheddar cheese
3 tsp. whole grain Dijon mustard
½ tsp. salt
4 sheets frozen phyllo pastry,
thawed
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in
medium skillet. Add onion and
sauté until brown, about 7
minutes. Add pear and sauté 3
minutes. Transfer pear mixture
to medium bowl. Cool slightly.
Stir in dry jack cheese, mustard
and salt. Melt remaining 4
tablespoons butter in small
saucepan over medium heat.
Place 1 phyllo sheet on work
surface. Brush with melted but-
ter, top with second sheet and
brush with melted butter.
Arrange half of pear mixture in
log along 1 short end of phyllo,
leaving 1-inch border at each
end of pear mixture. Fold in
sides and roll up tightly into
log. Brush all over with butter.
Transfer to large baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining phyllo
butter and pear mixture.
(Strudels can be prepared 1 day
ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Bake strudels until golden
brown about 18 minutes. Cool
5 minutes. Transfer 1 strudel to
cutting board. Cut on diagonal
into 12 pieces. Repeat with
4 GRANITE BAY VIEW • NOVEMBER
Add a festive Thanksgiving mood to dinner by bringing nature inside to the table, such as
pumpkins and natural-woven textures, above. The tip to a perfect pumpkin pie? Make sure
the crust has plenty of butter or lard for a great-tasting, flaky crust.
remaining strudel, transfer to
platter and serve. Garnish with
thinly-sliced apples that have
been soaked a few minutes in 2
cups water and lemon juice and
sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Turkey Tips
With so many ways to cook a
turkey it’s nearly impossible to
stick to just one tried-and-true
method. From cooking the bird
in a brown paper bag, to deep-
frying or cooked using a rotis-
serie over a grill, Quarry Ponds
Vande Rose butcher and gen-
eral manager Pete Reiter has
seen and heard it all.
His favorite way to keep the
PHOTOS BY PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Thanksgiving piece de resist-
ance unforgettable?
“I’ve found that brining the
turkey for a few days keeps the
meat juicy and tender and is
still a relatively easy way to pre-
pare turkey,” Reiter said.
A TURKEY BRINE TO TRY
4 qts water
3 1/2 cups kosher or sea salt
4 cups sugar
2 tbsp cracked peppercorns
7-8 cloves garlic
5 bay leaves coarsely crumbled
Bring ingredients to a boil and
immediately refrigerate solu-
tion to allow brine to cool to 35
degrees. Pour brine into a large
storage container over the
turkey and allow to set for 24-
48 hours.
Turkey Day cocktail
It can be easy to slump into a
food coma after Thanksgiving,
but what hostess needs sleep-
ing relatives on every flat sur-
face?
Tripp Harrison, Hawk’s
Restaurant assistant manager
and house sommelier, has
whipped up a cocktail that is
sure to keep guests wide-eyed
and bushy tailed.
FRENCH PRESS COCKTAIL
¾ oz Biscotti liquor
¾ oz vanilla vodka (Hawks uses
Absolut)
½ oz of espresso or very strong
coffee
½ oz Courvoisier cognac
Splash of simple syrup or sprinkle
of granulated sugar
Splash of half and half
Shake well and garnish with
espresso beans.
Perfect Pies
When it comes to post din-
ner pies, don’t let a sub-par
crust leave a bad taste in your
guests’ mouths. Chef and
owner of A Chef’s Affair cater-
ing, Troi Frankhuizen, said the
fat’s where it’s at for incredible
crusts.
“Flaky crusts need more
butter or lard to keep the den-
sity down,” Frankhuizen said.
“Butter gives more flavor, lard
makes for more flaky crust. Do
a good half and half combina-
tion for both flavor and flake.”
For an extra zing,
Frankhuizen suggests playing
with different flours, found at
specialty stores like Whole
Foods or Nugget Market to
really get creative with flavorful
pies.
“Substitute nut flours like
almond or hazelnut for your
pastry flour,” Frankhuizen
said. “Hazelnut with a pump-
kin pie would be really unique
and give a different flavor to
the pie.”
For added sheen and
sparkle, Frankhuizen brushes
pies with a mixture of corn
syrup and water, followed by a
sprinkling of granulated sugar
and returns the pie to the
oven for 2-3 minutes to allow
the glaze to set.
“It just makes them look
sparkly and irresistible,”
Frankhuizen said.
Setting the mood
Once you know how many
you will be serving and the
seating arrangement is done,
the table decorations can
make the feast complete.
“The best part of fall colors
is they can be so diverse
depending on personal
tastes,” said Quarry Ponds
Lilygrass Florist owner Sara
Richardson. “You can go tradi-
tional, organic, or glamorous
just by switching a few key
pieces.”
Going organic is easy by
bringing nature indoors.
Richardson suggests natural
woven textures to offset
groupings of pomegranates,
pumpkins or a spray of wheat
and bunnygrass pods.
White fairytale pumpkins
with rich accent colors like
burgundy and gold can be
mixed with flowers like deep
red roses, dahlias or mums for
a glamorous look.
“The nice part about fall col-
ors and flowers is they can take
you from Halloween to
Thanksgiving and through
most of the season,” Richard-
son said. “It’s easy to get cre-
ative and be inspired by what’s
happening in nature, which I
love.”
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Locals ready to set the art world on fire
Discover Hidden
Treasures in the Sierra
Nevada Foothills
BY EILEEN WILSON
GRANITE BAY VIEW
hroughout the yard are
T rusty pipes, rain-washed
washers, horseshoes that
have seen better days – stuff for
the junkyard, some would say.
But Loomis artist Steve Har-
rington would disagree.
One of 77 artists who will
show their work in 55 locations
in Art, Verse and Vines, the 16th
annual Autumn Art Studios
Tour, Harrington knows that
beauty is in the eye of the
beholder.
Thrilled to share his craft,
he’s been working in metallic
media for the last seven years,
and can’t wait for tour visitors
to behold his whimsical wares
on display.
The Preacher, a command-
ing piece that stands as tall as
Harrington himself, is a central
figure in his repository of
wrought items.
An iconic figure, crafted from
exhaust pipes, chain, hinges
and the like, The Preacher
stands guard in the center of
Harrington’s yard, cross and
Bible (made of melded-togeth-
er pieces of a metal filing box)
in hand, waiting to greet any-
one who comes within just-
saying-hi distance.
“People like to call it garden
art,” Harrington said. “But I like
to think the figures would work
well inside the home, too.”
He originally steered toward
the representational, but is
headed down a path to more
asymmetrical figures – figures
that look off balance, in recent
months.
“I deal with the more
absurd,” Harrington admitted.
“It appeals to me, trying differ-
ent stuff. I’m into welding, but
I’m trying to incorporate mate-
rials that aren’t purely metal in
the work.”
Harrington loves to capture
his audience, and does so by
creating the fun and fantastical
– birds mounted atop wheels,
elongated alligators welded
with repeat-patterned round
metal gadgets, and tends
toward animal themes, which
people love.
“I show a lot of my work at
the Flower Farm Nursery. I sell
a lot more there than I ever
6 GRANITE BAY VIEW • NOVEMBER
Sparks fly in Steve Harrington’s workshop as he gets down to the business of creating art.
ART, VERSE AND
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16TH ANNUAL AUTUMN ART
STUDIOS TOUR
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri-
day thru Sunday, Nov 13-15
Where: Various locations
throughout Placer County
Cost: $10 adults, free for 18
and under.
have in any gallery,” he said.
Harrington admits he loves it
when people take a look at his
work and laugh.
“Some people have come
just to look and laugh, because
I make crazy stuff,” he said.
“They’re up-front about it, and
I think it’s great. It’s a great
compliment.”
Mya Louw, an artist in Gran-
ite Bay, is also showcasing work
on the tour. Internationally
known, Louw is recognized for
her vibrant colors. She is influ-
enced by the Dutch school,
and by African landscapes, a
subject she knows first hand,
as a decades-long resident of
Africa.
Paintings like, “Chatting
Oaks” are rich in color – russet,
ochre, mustard and olive
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Art welder Steve Harrington with
“The Preacher.”
greens and feature a compli-
cated pallet, with amazing fall-
like hues.
In addition to landscapes,
Northern California in particu-
lar, Louw is known for her
female forms.
Louw displays her art all over
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
WHERE TO
PURCHASE
TICKETS
You can purchase
tickets and pick up
maps at the follow-
ing locations:
• Creative Arts and
Music Center 6210
Douglas Blvd.,
Granite Bay
• Roseville Arts
Blue Line Gallery
405 Vernon St.,
Roseville
• High Hand Gallery
3750 Taylor Road.,
Loomis
• Wholesale Art and
Framing
4441 Granite Drive.,
Rocklin
• Online at
placerarts.org
the world, and uses her art to
raise funds for causes like child
abuse prevention, breast can-
cer research and more.
Of course, the Autumn Art
Studio Tour offers visitors a
peak at 75 additional artists
work and lives, so, art enthusi-
“I deal with the more
absurd. Some people
have come just to look
and laugh, because I
make crazy stuff.”
Steve Harrington, art welder
asts are sure to find several stu-
dios that will amaze and
inspire.
“It gives people in the area
the opportunity to really see
and appreciate what artists in
the area are doing,” said Rosie
Stillwell, studio tour coordina-
tor for Placer Arts.
“People get to talk with the
artists about the process and
see demonstrations – painters,
jewelry making – there are a lot
of different mediums that can
be demonstrated.”
Stillwell, a patron of the arts,
though not an artist herself,
said she is thrilled to be
involved with the tour.
“I’ve always been a patron of
the arts, and I really believe in
Placer Arts,” she said.
“Youngsters aren’t getting
the opportunity to see and take
part in art in schools, like in
years past,” she said, stating
admission is free for young-
sters up to age 18.
“Last year’s event was suc-
cessful in many ways. By suc-
cess, I don’t just measure it in
how many people we sold tick-
ets to, or how much money
was raised. It’s more about
exposure (for the artists). Some
artists received commissions,
some sold work, some have
people approach them to
teach classes,” she said.
In challenging financial
times, though, money is
important too. Funds raised
from the tour will go to Placer
Arts budget, which will help
fulfill the mission of the arts
council.
“Just look on the Web site.
There are so many things Plac-
er Arts offers,” Stillwell said.
Art enthusiasts can pick up
tour maps at various locations,
and visit as few or as many stu-
dios as they wish.
“Many artists will have light
refreshments, and some
restaurant sponsors will offer
discounts to studio attendees,”
Stillwell said. “It’s a lovely time
of year, with the fall colors. We
always seem to get perfect
weather.”
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A look at November’s other orange fruit
The focus is on
persimmons at
Otow Orchards
in Granite Bay
BY EILEEN WILSON
GRANITE BAY VIEW

rancher’s hands say a lot.

A They are usually strong,

callused, with wide, flat
nails, rough, and showing
wear, just like the non-design-
er, worn chambray shirt, blue
jeans and dusty shoes.
Tosh Kuratomi looks every
bit the rancher, right down to
the wiry little dog roaming by
his side.
Luckily, not only does
Kuratomi look the part of a
rancher, but he excels at the
job. Otow Orchard’s success
depends on Kuratomi and his
family’s know how, and ability
to plant, harvest, weed and
water, not to mention soil con-
ditions and cooperative weath-
er.
Kuratomi has been running
the orchard for more than 10
years, but has labored many a
weekend and vacation amid
the fruits and vegetables since
marrying Chris Otow Kuratomi
many years ago.
But those who know a bit of
Granite Bay history know the
orchard has been around
much longer than that.
In 1911 Chris Otow Kurato-
mi’s grandparents cleared the
land of rocks and scrub oak,
and started planting. The lot BRIAN SCOTT • SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW
included grapes, persimmons, Tosh Kuratomi examines the persimmons at his orchard in Granite Bay. Kuratomi makes sure the fruit is ripe before it can be
pears, peaches – a wonderful dried into hoshigaki. Kuratomi said hoshigaki takes about six weeks and requires lots of tender care.
array of sweet deliciousness on
the 20-acre plot.
During the 1930s, Helen Loomis. “The sugar comes from the inside, that’s the magic to Quince, olives, apples, Asian
Kitchitaro, who later became Today, Helen Otow, a spry 93 pears and pomegranates
Helen Otow, helped her wid- years old, can still be found it. The practice was a way to preserve persimmons, abound in the fall harvest.
owed mother run the place, each day working her tomato and it was a special treat at New Years time.” But what the family orchard
and, although she was the garden. is most known for is its hoshi-
Tosh Kuratomi, Otow Orchards
youngest of three siblings, end- “I’m not working, really,” she gaki.
ed up running the orchard with said. “I’m just here.” Hoshigaki, or dried persim-
her husband in later years. Tosh Kuratomi disagrees Sacramento, too. The land was Boulevard) grows his strawber- mon in Japanese, is a sugary
In spite of the fact that Otow with his mother-in-law. split among the three siblings, ries on about five acres as well. delicacy that people who par-
and her husband, Seiichi, were “We couldn’t get along with- but Helen got the lion’s share The orchard produces take, look forward to each fall.
forced to relocate to the Tule out her – she runs the register, because she was ranching.” healthy, delicious and chemi- Who knew persimmons
Lake Internment Camp during and grows vegetables,” he said. Today the orchard stands at cal-pest-killer-free bounty year could be so delicious?
World War II, they ultimately “All three of the siblings were 39.5 acres, with orchards cov- round. Tasty orange fruit dangles in
made a success of the family born right here. My mother-in- ering half of it. Mr. Saeng, (the This time of year, however, is every direction at Otow
orchard, selling what they har- law is the youngest – she still strawberry seller at the corner one of the busiest seasons for Orchard this time of year - fruit
vested to the Fruit Shed in has a 96-year-old sister in of Barton Road and Douglas the family. that will be lovingly handled

8 GRANITE BAY VIEW • NOVEMBER


and squeezed every few days,
throughout the six-week
process.
Careful caressing now, results
in a sweet, naturally-sugar-
coated specialty by mid
November.
“The sugar comes from the
inside, that’s the magic to it,”
confided Kuratomi. “The prac-
tice was a way to preserve per-
simmons, and it was a special
treat at New Years time.”
According to Kuratomi, there
are only about nine people
who make and sell hoshigaki in
Placer County, and the delica-
cy can sometimes be found at
farmers’ markets.
But Placer County residents
aren’t the only ones enjoying
the sugar-coated sweet.
“We sell to wholesalers too –
hoshigaki is big in Hawaii, and
we do a great mail-order busi-
ness,” Kuratomi said.
But Kuratomi doesn’t typi-
cally send his best stuff far a
field.
“We save the best of the
hoshigaki for individuals who
come in. We also sell to a mar-
ket in Sacramento – they can’t
keep it on their shelves,” he
said.
The practice of perfecting
dried persimmons is so
unique, that PBS television
producer, Huell Howser filmed
a 30-minute segment about
Otow Orchards a few years ago.
“Huell called me personally,
just a few days ago, to say that
they’re re-running the show
about our persimmons on
KVIE on Nov. 19,” Kuratomi
said.
He credits organizations like
Placer Land Trust, that will be
“To sell everything
right from here has
been a big change,
people used to
wholesale it out –
they used to send it to
the fruit sheds to deal
with. We feel like
we’re part of a
community, rather
than just a family
taking care of our
business and
property.”
Tosh Kuratomi
Viviano Kuratomi gets ready
to bite into a persimmon his
grandmother, Chris Kurato-
mi is peeling.
BRIAN SCOTT • SPECIAL TO
THE GRANITE BAY VIEW
local goods and produce.
KNOW AND GO “We don’t want to lose our
OTOW ORCHARD neighborhood stores. We’d
rather get our doughnuts from
Where: 6232 Eureka Road, Granite Bay (between Barton and Carol (Bill’s Donuts), than
Auburn Folsom roads) Krispy Kremes,” he said. “You
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. can get a doughnut anywhere.
Sunday, closed Monday But there, you stop and talk to
Web site: Otoworchard.com people. Most of the time, I eat
up the donut before I ever
leave the store.”
Chris and Tosh Kuratomi and their son Toshio begin Safety in food handing is one
the process of drying the persimmons they have of Kuratomi’s reasons for pre-
grown on their land at Otow Orchards in Granite Bay. ferring local foods in his
pantry.
BRIAN SCOTT • SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW “There’s only one link
between the product and your
kitchen table,” he said. “Things
that are grown in Mexico – just
part of an open house at the erty.” the miles, and the way it’s kept,
orchard from 1 to 3 p.m. Satur- On a typical Saturday, the the chemicals.”
day, Nov. 14, and the slow food orchard will see about 40 cus- In spite of the increasing cost
movement, for keeping people tomers. During peach season, of metered water, and the
interested in buying fruits and Kuratomi explained that sever- pesky olive fruit fly, Kuratomi,
vegetables locally. al cars would be in the parking his wife and mother-in-law
“To sell everything right from area at all times – patrons seek- hope the orchard will be a
here has been a big change, ing the perfect peach. viable concern for generations
people used to wholesale it out “We see all walks of life here,” to come.
– they used to send it to the he said. “We get folks from After all, any given weekend,
fruit sheds to deal with,” Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, four generations – descendants
Kuratomi said.“We feel like from all over.” of the Otow family can be seen
we’re part of a community, Kuratomi and his family are raking, weeding, cultivating,
rather than just a family taking big proponents of shopping at and plumping those perfect
care of our business and prop- local stores and purchasing persimmons.
GRANITE BAY VIEW • NOVEMBER 9
 K.T. Flynn
Dining View
Dine, dance and party at Zigato’s
at The Station since Zigato’s has been a long time
Sacramento favorite, the menu features
Once the home of The Station
Nightclub and Ultra Lounge located in
the historic structure at the corner of
Orlando and Riverside at the southern
entrance to Roseville at I-80, this is
now the home of Zigato’s at The
Station, which happens to be the only
local restaurant and dance club venue
offering dining, dancing and
entertainment seven nights a week. The
Station is your departure point for an
enjoyable experience!
Managers Don Dahl, Steve Zigler, and Len Travis
Quite aptly named, The Station’s
exterior is comprised of box cars. But
there’s so much more to this story. The from 6:30 then DJ John till closing.
property which houses The Station was Thursday nights it’s salsa with free
purchased by Irving and Carol Ross in
the late 90’s who kept the building in
the current configuration to reflect the
rail heritage of the City of Roseville
and they have been on a mission to
restore the property to mirror the glory easy classics. On Sundays, Karaoke
days of rail travel.
So today, Zigato’s at The Station
continues to be reminiscent of that
time. Step inside and you’ll be amazed. heritage you wouldn’t expect present
There is a spacious 7000 foot interior
featuring two ebony hardwood dance
floors and the décor replicates that of
the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s era when rail you can also hold corporate meetings,
travel was considered most elegant
form of travel for celebrities and movie during the day and dance, sing and play
stars alike.
The Steel Train Partners LP
managing partner Len Travis brought
together Steve Zigler of Zigato’s
Restaurant and Don Dahl of the Train
Station Supper Club to form a
triumvirate of talent. And the changes
are noted all around: new décor, great
food and music all put this box car back
on track.
It’s all about eating, drinking,
dancing and having a good time here.
The menu surprises with tasty offerings
and presentations that you would expect
to get at an upscale establishment. And
10 GRANITE BAY VIEW • NOVEMBER
all time favorites like the savory pizzas
including the tasty Whole Kit &
Caboose pizza and Kiss Me in the
Morning pizza which is made with 4
cheeses and a nice touch of garlic. Try
one of the flavorful pastas, the popular
tri tip dip sandwich served with a side
of au jus, or the fire-grilled Atlantic
salmon with refreshing mango salsa
served with harvest rice pilaf. Or
there’s the fabulous sesame chicken
salad which is great for sharing.
The entertainment
calendar is filled seven
nights a week. A mix of
entertainment is targeted
mostly at a 30+ crowd and
everyone seems to have a
great time.
This is the spot for
Karaoke and for dance
lessons for those that
would like to learn west
coast swing, country line
dancing and salsa. And
tango will be added next.
On Mondays the Blues jam
begins at 8 pm. Bring your
instrument or your voice
and join the party. Tuesday
nights it’s the West Coast Swing with
lessons starting at 7 pm. Keep it county
each Wednesday with dance lessons
lessons provided by Del Campo at 8pm
and Fridays are all about 70s and 80’s
hits. Come in each Saturday from 4-8
pm and enjoy the $9.95 roasted prime
rib dinner special while listening to
starts at 4 and Rainbow Sunday at
10pm.
In a venue reflective of the rail
day laid back comfort and a mix of
nostalgia. Yet that’s exactly what you
get at Zigato’s at The Station, where
birthday parties, weddings and events
every night.
Zigato’s at the Station is open
daily from 4 pm and dinner is served
nightly but this spot may still be a well
kept secret. Call or go online for
additional information on wine dinners,
events, entertainment, and catering.
Zigato’s at The Station
1100 Orlando Ave.
Roseville 95661
916-728-1166
Open Daily from 4pm
Dinner served nightly
Private lunches, events
Ruth’s Chris continues to sizzle
What sets Ruth’s Chris
Steak House apart from the
others is that at Ruth’s Chris
the steaks actually “speak”
for themselves. The
signature sizzle comes from
the ultimate preparation
style where the finest
custom-aged Midwestern
beef is broiled in 1800 -
degree ovens and served
sizzling on special 500-
degree plates.
Glorious tender, juicy
flavor is exactly what you
get with each filet, rib eye,
New York strip, porter
house, T-bone or lamb and
veal chop, each broiled as
you like and delivered to
your table sizzling in butter.
No fancy sauces here to
cover up the flavor. Your
meal can be accompanied by
signature sides intended for
sharing. The pecan-crusted
sweet potato casserole tops
the list of favorites followed
by mashed potatoes with a
hint of garlic; creamed
spinach; potatoes au gratin
with three cheeses; and ziti
with caramelized onions and
cheese sauce, or there’s also
fresh broccoli and
asparagus.
For today’s restaurants the
dominant trend is farm-to-
fork cuisine, which allows
chefs to change their menus
often to reflect the best
seasonal and locally grown
ingredients. Executive Chef
Matt Schmierer clearly
shows his passion for
innovative gourmet
preparations in the seasonal
menu he creates with his
specialties that add new
levels of enjoyment.
In addition to exceptional
steaks, the menu highlights
seafood and other specialty
entrees including the savory
jumbo shrimp sautéed New
Orleans-style in a decadent
butter, garlic and white wine
reduction and the perfectly
cooked oven roasted free-
range double chicken breast
stuffed with rich, aromatic
garlic herb cheese and
served with lemon butter.
Along with the award
winning wine list that
General Manager Manuel Dos Santos and Executive Chef Matt Schmierer
includes close to 350
outstanding varietals,
dining here is both
memorable and satisfying
with the perfect
combination of inviting
atmosphere and classic fare.
But then, that is exactly
what you would expect from
Ruth’s Chris. And since
these aren’t the usual
economical times and to
create a more informal,
casual vibe the scrumptious
food can now be sampled at
bargain prices! You’ll fall in
love with Ruth’s Classic 3-
course fall and winter menu
featuring mouthwatering
meals priced at only $39.95
featuring a selection of
starters, entrees, personal
sides and desserts. In
addition, the recently
introduced Prime Hour can
be enjoyed each Monday-
Friday from 4-6 pm when
you can enjoy prime
appetizers like the crispy
calamari, lightly fried and
tossed with a spicy Thai
chili sauce and filet sliders
served with a creamy
horseradish sauce each only
$4 and there’s a nice
selection of drink specials to
sip on.
For anyone with a sweet
tooth there is no shortage of
seductive desserts on this
restaurant’s menu. One of
the most desirable is the
back-to-basics confection
banana cream pie, which
was recently brought back
by popular demand. But as
far as chocolate lovers are
concerned, don’t miss the
Chocolate Explosion which
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
1185 Galleria Blvd. Suite P-120
at Westfield Galleria Mall
Main Entrance
Roseville 95678
916-780-6910
ruthschris.com
Lunch for the Holidays
Dinner nightly
Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm
is more then decadent.
“People used to think of
us as a special-occasion
restaurant”, notes General
Manager Manuel Dos
Santos who was born in
Africa and learned to cook
in Brazil while studying for
his business degree and then
ended up following his
father’s passion for the
culinary arts instead. He
says that he is quite honored
to be with “the best of the
best” in the industry.
With stellar service that
includes customized menus,
private dining rooms with
audio/visual and even floral
needs to add to your
festivities, make your
reservations now for your
holiday gatherings. Ruth’s
Chris will also be open for
lunch starting the day after
Thanksgiving and then
every Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday throughout the
month of December serving
a lighter menu with salads,
seafood, and chicken items.
And if you are looking for
that perfect holiday gift, buy
a Ruth’s Chris gift card
which comes with a special
10% savings reward.
Call the restaurant for
more information.
GRANITE BAY VIEW • NOVEMBER 11
 SATURDAY, NOV. 7
Happenings auction at the Granite Bay Golf Auction items include collectible
$5.00 Premium Wine of the Week Get ready to bid on the Eureka Club. Dinner, dance and auction wines, dinners and meals at local
Schools Foundation 17th annual benefits Eureka Union schools. restaurants. Visit eurekaschools-
foundation.org/onlineauction for
more information.

Free introductory ice hockey

class for those between the
ages of 4 and 8 is being offered
at Skatetown. Skates and equip-
ment are provided. It is 12:15-
1:45 p.m., but students should
arrive at 11 a.m. to check in.
Spaces are limited to 20 people.
For directions, visit www.skate-
town.biz. Info: 783-8550 or e-
mail hockey@skatetown.biz.

CONTINUING
EVENTS
With autumn in the air, Quarry
Ponds Granite Bay continues to
Join us each week for our featured offer live local music on Saturday
premium wines priced at only $5 per glass! nights and other evenings
Jordan, Peju, Frank Family, Provenance... through the fall and winter sea-
sons. The live music begins at 7
Private Holiday Party Dining for 50-60 available. p.m. and often will feature stu-
dent musicians.
1480 Eureka Rd. • Roseville
916-773-2929 • www.crush29.com Quarry Ponds in Granite Bay
hosts the Foothill Farmers’ Mar-
ket each Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to

g a to s 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot area

Zi
at
of the center.

Free handyman services are

available to low income seniors
of Placer County offered by
Seniors First. Info: 782-6247.

CLUBS AND
MEETINGS
...the perfect combination Legal Services of Northern Cali-
for Dining, Dancing and Entertainment fornia sponsors free senior legal
education clinics and legal con-
this holiday season ... or anytime sultation services for seniors.
THE STATION Info: (530) 823-7560.
Has two dance floors, a nightly line-up of
Blues, Country, Rock, Pop, Swing, Tango and Salsa,
and the finest Karaoke venue in Northern California. Granite Bay Curves weight man-
ZIGATOS! HOMESTYLE AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE agement class will meet at 6:30
p.m. the second Wednesday of
Features nightly specials including Prime Rib, Pasta, Open for Lunch & Dinner Daily
Chicken Marsala, Pizza & Tri Tip under Ten dollars! each month at Raley’s event cen-
Weekend Breakfast 9am -3pm ter in Roseville.
TOGETHER
They’ve created the most exciting dining and entertainment Banquets up to 80 for
venue between San Francisco and Reno. Open seven nights, Storytime for 3-5-year-olds
developed by and for adults, with all ages welcome. all your special gatherings meets at 10:30 a.m. Fridays at
For dinner reservations call Happy Hour Daily the Granite Bay Library, 6475
Open nightly forordinner,
916-728-1166 and available daily for
visit SteelTrainStation.com Douglas Blvd. Info: 791-5590.
meetings, banquets and special events Patio Dining
For Reservations call 728-1166 Catering Available Eureka/Granite Bay 4H will
meet at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday
For the Nightly line-up visit Live Mariachi Music Fridays at 6pm of each month at the Granite Bay
SteelTrainStation.com Library, 6475 Douglas Blvd. Info:
916-773-3778 771-6769 or 791-6385.
1100 Orlando Ave., 1563 Eureka Rd. • Roseville
At Riverside & I-80, Roseville www.masmexicanfood.com
12 GRANITE BAY VIEW • NOVEMBER
Thankfulness comes with many blessings
hankfulness and words A smile and/or a little note or ing one reason for being grate- and use for crossword puzzles.

T like gratefulness, sincerity

and blessings can be
incorporated into the holidays
as well as become an integral
part of daily living in your
household.
Here are some ways to teach
your child how to show appre-
ciation to the special people in
their lives and at the same time
reap many benefits.
Family heritage
Share past Thanksgivings
and have the grandparents tell
about the old days. Talk about
traditions and how customs
have changed. What things do
you do now as a family because
of the past?
Brainstorm together
“100 Things I’m Thankful
for…” or “I’m Blessed with…”
Imagine “Ways I’m Grateful”
and make a booklet of what
“thankfulness” means to your
family.
Poetry
Give your child an idea for an
acrostic poem related to
Thanksgiving using words like,
gratitude, blessings and grate-
ful. Spell out grateful on paper,
and have your child use the let-
Sheri
Hitchings
Saying
Thank You
ters of the word and tell how
they are grateful for their
grandparents, brother, sister,
aunt, uncle or cousin. You
might be surprised when you
find your child developing an
acrostic poem for you.
Sample: Glad you’re my
grandparents.
Really love your cooking.
Always good listeners.
Treat me with sincerity.
Excellent storytellers.
Family means everything to
you.
Unusually sweet.
Love you!
Charity in the
neighborhood
Surprise neighbors, teachers,
service people, church friends
and business people with your
charitable “thank you.”“You’re
doing a good job because…”
and “I appreciate your
patience/understanding
when…” or “I’m grateful for…”
gift of a flower from your child
would make their day.
Postman, postman
deliver the letter
Write letters to an old friend,
mentor and co-worker to thank
them for being helpful or spe-
cial in some way, also remind-
ing them what they mean to
you. Share your letter with your
child and talk about what your
child could do to express what
others mean to him.
Turn shopping from
“me” to “them”
How many times have you
shopped with your child and
he wants you to buy him some-
thing? Instead of buying your
child “that little something,”
have you child buy something
little for someone who is
homeless or in the hospital.
Communication and
thinking outside the box
After dinner, while sitting
around the table, spell out a
word, like grateful. Go around
the table with each person say-
“Stay Healthy...Eat Fish”
ful. The first person takes “G”
for example, “groceries,” the
second person takes “R,” for
example, “responsibility,” etc.
until you have finished spelling
the word.
Opening the mind
and heart
Teach appreciation for your
children’s gifts of kindness,
love and respect. Have the
child keep a “grateful” or
“thankful “journal, writing
down or drawing five things
every day for which he’s grate-
ful or thankful.
Game time
Make a tradition of games
that can be used throughout
the year. Games are time for
learning and bonding. For
example, if you play games
with alphabet letters, you are
also developing brainstorming
techniques and working on
spelling. Make up words that
mean grateful, thankful, sin-
cere, etc. Banagrams is an
excellent game for all family
members to make up words
Try spelling out the name of
the person sitting next to you;
say one thing you’re grateful for
by using each letter of their
name to describe the person.
For example, using the name
“John” you could say, “I’m grate-
ful for John because he’s joyful.”
What about the chal-
lenges we face in life?
Share challenging times you
have in your life that turned
out to be times when you were
grateful or thankful or appreci-
ated someone’s sincerity. Ask
your child for examples. How
have you grown or what have
you learned, appreciated, or
felt blessed about when you
were faced with a challenge?
Gratitude should
be a habit
Create the habit of thankful-
ness. Select a time of day every
day for reflection and discuss
thankfulness. You will be grate-
ful you did.
Sheri Hitchings can be reached at
hitchingssheri@starstream.net.

Granite Bay’s Reed

crowned Mrs. Sacramento
Encouraged to enter the pag- Cyndee Reed has
eant by her daughter Jessica, a family history
the Reed family has a history of of winning beau-
beauty queens. h
hy...Eat Fis
ty pageants as
Cyndee Reed’s mother, her mother, Stay Healt
Diane, was Miss Vallejo 1954 Diane, was Miss
and her daughter, Jessica, was Vallejo in 1954.
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Miss Sacramento 2005-2006.

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With this role, Cyndee is
responsible to meet a manda-
tory requirement of 25 public
appearances as Mrs. Sacra-
mento. These appearances
include various parades,
fundraisers, mistress of cere-
monies duties, Chamber of
Commerce ribbon cuttings and
special children’s events. Scor-
ing for this title featured four
categories including an indi-
vidual interview with judges,
sportswear and formalwear
competition and an impromp-
tu question/answer session.
Cyndee is a sixth generation
Californian and a direct descen-
dent from a ‘49er Gold Rush
pioneer family, registered with
e at our website
the California Historical Society Call today or visit us onlin
more information.
www.finsmarket.com for
of Pioneers. She has lived in the
Sacramento area all of her life
and has been married for
almost 30 years to Ronnie Reed.
Cyndee is the director of reli-
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GRANITE BAY VIEW • NOVEMBER 13
Eureka Schools Foundation gives $401,000 to district
he Eureka Schools Founda-
T tion recently announced it
awarded the Eureka Union
School District a total of
$401,000 to sustain education
programs for every student at
every school within the EUSD.
These funds were raised
through ESF’s 2008-09
fundraising events, including
ESF’s auction events, Founda-
tion Cup Golf Tournament,
Country Faire and 5k Fund
Run and through its annual
Giving Campaign where par-
ents donate money for their
child’s education.
Sustaining programs
Donations to the Eureka
Schools Foundation sustain, in
whole or in part, valuable pro-
grams and teaching resources,
including:
• Weekly music program in
grades 4-6.
• Band instruction in grades
5-8.
• Ongoing library resources
and clerks in grades K-8.
• After-school athletics and
coaches in grades 7-8.
• Before and after school
Spanish language instruction
Please join us for our Thanksgiving Workshop on November 20th
14 GRANITE BAY VIEW • NOVEMBER
The Eureka Schools Foundation recently awarded the Eureka Union School District with a check for $401,000. Pictured are
Lisa Banker ,assistant principal, Olympus Jr. High, Greg Sazima, ESF president, Peter Towne principal, Greenhills Elementary ,
Jennifer Platt,principal, Cavitt Jr. High, Stephanie Groat principal, Maidu Elementary, Kristi Ellison, principal, Oakhills Ele-
mentary, Patrice McCallum, principal, Ridgeview Elementary, Diane Duncan,principal, Excelsior Elementary and Kelly Gra-
ham, principal, Olympus Jr. High.
in grades 1-6.
• 21st century teaching tech-
nology including Promethean
boards, classroom audio sys-
tems and document cameras
at all district schools.
• Individual school-based
grants for site-specific needs.
• Summer teaching institute
for Challenge 21, the district-
wide initiative to bring innova-
tive 21st century teaching
practices such as critical think-
ing and project-based learning
into all curriculums.
Eureka Schools Foundation
raises and distributes to each
school site, donation resources
from its community partners
including parents, teachers,
COURTESY
local businesses and neigh- ESF, the district would be faced
bors. with a scenario similar to other
“It is vitally important that districts in our region that have
our school district continue to had to cut program after pro-
offer the range of distinguish- gram.”
able advantage-based pro- To learn more about ESF’s
grams to our students,” said Dr. upcoming fundraising events,
Tim McCarty, superintendent, ESF-funded programs visit ESF
Eureka Union School District. at
“Without the funds given by eurekaschoolsfoundation.org.
ESF to host Auction Gala
The Eureka Schools
Foundation is gearing up for its EUREKA SCHOOLS
largest event of the year, the FOUNDATION
ESF Auction Gala.
This year the event will be
AUCTION GALA
held Saturday Nov. 7 at the What: Dinner, dance and
Granite Bay Golf Club. Auction auction
items will include collectible When: Saturday, Nov. 7
wines, dinners and meals at Where: Granite Bay Golf Club
Info: eurekaschools
local restaurants, dinner par-
foundation.org
ties, mini-vacations or get-a-
way trips and more.
Kicking off ESF’s 17th annual accessed via the Internet until
auction, dinner and dance event closing on Wednesday, Nov. 3.
will be Granite Bay’s answer to All items are donated, with
eBay — the ESF online auction, proceeds going to every stu-
which is currently open to the dent at every school within the
entire community prior to the Eureka Union School District.
Auction Gala.
Get your bids in now. The
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GRANITE BAY VIEW • NOVEMBER 15
 JEREMY NELSON • SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW
Rabbi Alan Rabishaw, a Granite Bay resident, prepares the Torah for Friday evening services at Temple Or Rishon in Orangevale. His family found their way
back to Judaism two generations after his immigrant grandparents shed their traditions in an attempt to assimilate into American culture.

Rabbi reclaims his religious roots

BY MEGAN WOOD “I want the congregation to know what it means to nity he felt both in Granite Bay Temple Or Rishon members,
GRANITE BAY VIEW and at Temple Or Rishon. Andy and Cheryll Goldscheid
or the first nine years of be of the people of Israel, a life of learning and “I think it is a smaller com- said the excitement that

F his life, Rabbi Alan spiritual growth. But more than that, I want that for
Rabishaw
Christmas.
celebrated
their children and grandchildren.
Although his family was Jew-
ish by name and descent, that
was as far as it went for
Rabishaw’s family for many
years.
After immigrating to the
United States from Russia,
Rabishaw’s grandfather and
his siblings wanted to make a
new life for themselves, which
meant shedding their Jewish
traditions and assimilating
into American culture.
“They wanted to escape the
things that had made life diffi-
cult for them in Russia,”
Rabishaw, a Granite Bay resi-
dent said.
It wasn’t until a temple in
Rabishaw’s Chicago neighbor-
hood began gaining promi-
nence among his parent’s
friends that Rabishaw and his
family found their way back to
Rabbi Alan Rabishaw, Granite Bay resident
Judaism.
And when they did,
Rabishaw jumped in with both
feet.
“We were reclaiming our
history and our traditions,”
Rabishaw said. “Our beliefs
had meaning and we were
connecting with other fami-
lies.”
Before long, Rabishaw found
a lifelong friend in the rabbi’s
son and was spending a lot of
his free time at his house.
Looking back, Rabishaw said
the rabbi’s ability to connect
with his congregation and his
approachability was inspiring
to see.
Rabishaw became heavily
involved in the temple’s youth
group taking leadership posi-
tions and eventually teaching
Hebrew to the younger stu-
dents.
“I got deeply involved with
the temple because it was
something that gave my life
meaning,” Rabishaw said.
Rabishaw became ordained
in 1991 from the Hebrew
Union College-Jewish Institute
of Religion in Ohio and has
since served in temples large
and small before landing in
Granite Bay to serve at Temple
Or Rishon in Orangevale.
A vast difference from the
Los Angeles and Phoenix con-
gregations he previously
served, Rabishaw said he
admired the sense of commu-
munity that is very close and
has the potential to reach the
greater community,” Rabishaw
said. “I believe they want that
opportunity and I’m happy to
step into that position and
help Or Rishon be a real Jewish
center.”
Rabishaw’s vision, passion
and excitement are a few
things that the temple search
committee and his congrega-
tion admired in their new rab-
bi.
“Partnership with the tem-
ple leadership, the congrega-
tion itself and the larger Jewish
community was central to our
search,” said Sam Levine,
chairman of Temple Or Ris-
hon’s search committee.
“(Rabishaw) had a complete
and innate understanding of
all that we were looking for
and how we were going to
build that together.”
Granite Bay residents and
Rabishaw brings to the temple
is contagious and brings a
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Rabishaw said. “But more than
that, I want that for their chil-
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Yoga Delight: Mind meets body at local nurseries
BY EILEEN WILSON
GRANITE BAY VIEW
oga has been relieving
Y stress and changing peo-
ple’s lives since ancient
times. And now, more than
ever, people are looking for
ways to relax, or challenge
themselves - both mentally
and physically.
Yoga, for many, is an ideal
exercise to build strength, flex-
ibility, and bring mind, body
and soul in to alignment.
And Elizabeth Lundeen and
Cathy Mikles offer two unique
locations to practice their heal-
ing art. Locations that are both
relaxing and surprisingly invig-
orating.
Oversized oaks, vibrant
Japanese maples, murmuring
waterfalls – sights and sounds
to soothe the stressed-out soul
and facilitate a superior down-
ward dog are all present at the
Flower Farm Inn and Nursery,
located at the corner of Auburn
Folsom and Horseshoe Bar
roads.
It’s is a nature-filled wonder-
land, which lends itself to tran-
quility and peacefulness, the
cornerstone of any successful
yoga practice.
Taught by Elizabeth Lun-
20 GRANITE BAY VIEW • NOVEMBER
KNOW AND GO
FLOWER FARM YOGA
When: Tuesday 9:15 a.m.,
Wednesday 4:30 p.m.
Where: 4150 Auburn Folsom
Road, Loomis
Cost: $10 drop in fee
HIGH -HAND YOGA
Where: 3790 Taylor Road,
Loomis
When: Wednesday 9 a.m.
Cost: $10 drop in fee
deen, who has been practicing
yoga for more than 10 years,
twisting, turning, and stretch-
ing fun takes place in the farm’s
event barn, which, on any
weekend, is the venue for wed-
dings and parties.
With open windows and
doors, allowing fresh air and
nature’s soothing sounds to
drift about, the space is invit-
ing.
“Sometimes we practice on
the lawn under the big oak
tree,” Lundeen said. “There are
chickens outside and people
bring their dogs, who sit on the
porch while we practice. This is
a beautiful place and a perfect
location – I just love the ener-
gy.”
While the location may be
the icing on the cake, it’s the
practice itself that is the sub-
stance.
With a usual crowd of up to
20 students, easily accommo-
dated in the large space, Lun-
deen encourages newcomers
and veterans alike.
“We’re open to all levels. It’s
very non-threatening and non-
competitive,” she said.
“This is what I love about
yoga. You have a class of many
people – you can have some-
one who has been practicing
yoga for many years, next to
someone who’s taking their
first class. You simply modify
Michelle
Brown prac-
tices a
stretching
movement
in Elizabeth
Lundeen’s
yoga class,
which is held
at the
Flower Farm
Inn.
so you can all practice togeth-
er.”
Also important to Lundeen,
is the fact that the class fosters
a sense of community; a facet
of our fast-paced world she
feels is disappearing.
“I have people of all ages –
everybody’s gotten to know
each other really well. We
notice when someone is miss-
ing,” she said, and notes that
for many of her students, the
practice is the highlight of their
day.
Lundeen shares her practice
on Tuesday mornings and
Wednesday afternoons.
An extra perk - the morning
class frequently wanders to the
Participants in Eliz-
abeth Lundeen’s
yoga class at the
Flower Farm Nurs-
ery hold their arms
out as they start to
relax.
PHOTOS BY PHILIP WOOD •
GRANITE BAY VIEW
on-site café for a bite or a cup
of tea.
In addition to Flower Farm
location, Cathy Mikles, who
has been practicing yoga for
more than 30 years, teaches
students in the old fruit shed
located at High-Hand Nursery.
“We’ve been holding classes
here for a few months and
already have between 13 and
17 people,” Mikles said. “That’s
a great showing on a consistent
basis. The ladies love it, and the
class keeps getting bigger.”
Mikles teaches yoga at vari-
ous venues, and said she is
excited to be in such a great
location, with practitioners she
describes as “a bunch of lovely
women.”
Most of her students come
from Loomis, but residents of
Granite Bay and Roseville also
come for their yoga fix.
A tranquil location, the fruit
shed is surrounded by flowers,
fountains and shady foliage.
“It’s the perfect combination
– coffee and snack after class in
the new café,” Mikles said.
Mikles specializes in yoga
that involves movement, with a
slow pace.
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Twenty-one universal rewards of exercise
The number one reason
that most people are
out-of-shape is that they
don’t exercise enough
o yourself a favor and
D print this list and post it
where you’ll see it every
day. When you need motiva-
tion or encouragement, simply
read over this list and feel your
motivation soar.
You’ll reset your body
Exercise has been described
as a giant reset button. A good
workout will block appetite
swings, improve your mood
and even help you sleep.
Your clothes will
fit better
Consistent exercise will tone
and tighten your body, causing
your clothes to not only fit bet-
ter but to also look nicer. Also
exercise ensures that soon
you’ll be trading your clothes
in for smaller sizes.
You’ll be less stressed
You have enough stress in
your life - it’s time for a break. A
good workout invigorates your
muscles, leaving you relaxed
and less stressed.
You’ll have more energy
WebMD tallied research
studies and concluded that
exercise increases energy levels
in sedentary patients. Next
Debra
Skelton
Keeping
Fit
time you feel fatigued, fight it
will the most powerful tool
available: exercise.
You’ll be stronger
Exercise improves muscle
strength and endurance, two
things that you use through-
out each day. When you exer-
cise consistently you’ll be
pleasantly surprised when dif-
ficult tasks begin to seem easy.
You’ll be less likely
to binge
Exercise has a powerful anti-
binge effect on the body. This is
due in part by an increase in
sensitivity to leptin, a protein
hormone, which has an
appetite-taming effect.
You’ll burn calories
You know that excess body
fat is made up of stored and
unused calories. Fight back by
burning loads of calories with
fat-blasting workouts.
You’ll be more confident
Who doesn’t wish they
walked and talked with more
confidence? A consistent exer-
cise program will do just that.
As your body becomes more
fit, watch as your confidence
skyrockets.
You’ll have fun
be
Believe it or not, exercise can
extremely enjoyable.
Remember how fun it was to
run around as a child? Tap into
your inner child as you find a
mode of exercise that gets you
excited.
You’ll reduce your
blood pressure:Exercise has
been proven more effective
than medication in reducing
blood pressure to normal lev-
els. A single workout has been
shown to reduce blood pres-
sure for the day and regular
exercise reduces overall blood
pressure in the long run.
You’ll lose the jiggles
Regular exercise tightens
flabby arms, legs and waist-
lines. So wave goodbye to the
jiggles with a solid exercise
program.
You’ll increase insulin
sensitivity
Researchers at Laval Univer-
sity in Quebec discovered that
exercise improved insulin sen-
sitivity dramatically. Peak after-
meal insulin levels dropped by
more than 20 percent after as
little as three weeks of consis-
tent exercise.
You’ll sleep better
Do you toss and turn for
hours before falling asleep?
Exercise is a powerful sleep aid.
Your tired muscles encourage
your body to quickly fall asleep
so they can get their overnight
repair work done.
You’ll lower your risk of
heart disease
Regular exercise strengthens
your heart and makes it more
resilient against disease. A
sedentary lifestyle is a major
risk factor for heart disease, so
rest assured that consistent
exercise is your ally against dis-
ease.
You’ll feel great
Vigorous exercise releases
natural endorphins (happy
hormones) into your blood
stream that dissolve pain and
anxiety. You’ve probably heard
of “runner’s high,” this can be
achieved by any great workout.
You’ll lower your
risk of diabetes
Studies show that exercising
as little as half an hour each
day can dramatically reduce
your risk of diabetes. If you are
at risk of diabetes, or already
have diabetes, regular exercise
is the most effective treatment
for reversing the disease.
You’ll meet cool people
You could benefit from a
group of new, energetic
friends, right? Gyms, boot
camps, workout centers and
even the jogging trail are all
great places to connect with
fun new friends.
You’ll improve your BMI
You know that maintaining a
healthy BMI is key in disease
prevention. Exercise is the best
way to keep your BMI under
control.
You’ll increase your
endurance
Do you ever get out of breath
when walking up stairs or
through the mall? Regular
exercise builds your endurance
for everyday activities.
Your doctor will be
impressed
How many times has your
doctor given you the lecture
about losing weight and exer-
cising more? Exercise regularly
and get your MD off your back!
You’ll look amazing
Are you happy with the
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All information provided is for educa-
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Consult your physician regarding infor-
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YOGA: Exercise a good way to attain union between mind, body and spirit
continued from 20
yoga is everyone can do it, old
and young, people with
injuries, all different activity
levels,” she said.
Yoga builds strength, flexi-
bility, and has a restful aspect,
but Mikles said she really
appreciates the union
between mind, body and spir-
it that can be attained by her
practice.
“It integrates everything in
your life,” she said. “I’m defi-
nitely a calmer person than I
was. It helps you put things in
perspective. It’s a very empow-
ering process – I always feel
well when I walk out.”
GET TO KNOW THE YOGA INSTRUCTORS
CATHY MIKLES
Favorite pose: Triangle.
“It’s a beautiful and graceful pose; it’s very
uplifting, and it builds strength and flexibility,
and opens the heart. People of all ages need to
build core strength.”
To do the triangle: Standing, legs apart, stretch-
ing to side, then turning heart upward toward Cathy Mikles
ceiling, arms stretched to the sides.
Favorite places to teach or practice:
“I like to go to Los Angeles. My daughter lives in Santa Monica
and I love to attend yoga workshops there. I’ve practiced yoga
on a beach in Kauai, and also on a Caribbean cruise.”
ELIZABETH LUNDEEN
Favorite pose: Pigeon or kapotasana.
“I love it because it’s such an incredible hip
opener. The first time I came in to pigeon, I
felt like it was too intense. But the more I
hung out there and just surrendered – it was
such a powerful sensation.”
To do the pigeon: Elizabeth Lundeen
One leg outstretched backward, opposite leg
bends and tucks forward beneath the hips. Slowly fold forward
until the head rests on the floor or as far forward as possible.
Favorite class:
“ I was teaching, for a while, for the Eureka Union School Dis-
trict. We would be in the classroom and move all the tables back.
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Fall rendezvous to north Sonoma County wine country
his time of year, nothing is
T more beautiful than the
wine country with all the
vines and their changing col-
ors.
Our wine trip led us to Sono-
ma Valley, particularly to the
towns of Geyserville, Guerne-
ville, Windsor and Healdsburg.
Each has its spectacular attrac-
tions, fine wine, verdant hills
and charming inns. Known as
one of the finest wine produc-
ing areas in the world, it is the
birthplace of wine production
in Northern California, located
35-miles north of San Francis-
co.
Traveling by car, we were
ready for a three-day autumn
trip, excited knowing the
grapes were probably ready to
be picked and the fall colors
would be incredible.
Not to miss is Geyserville, a
small town of 2,100, seven
miles north of Healdsburg. It is
very peaceful and for its size
boasts plenty of wineries as
well as delicious prunes,
grapes, pears and apples. Plan
to relax; no one appears to be
in a hurry. You might want to
check out the Fall Colors Festi-
val during the last week of
October perhaps next year.
Pack your boots for the barn
dance and be on the lookout
for the colorful grape leaf and
giant pumpkin contests.
In Geyserville, we visited the
de Lorimier Winery where we
found the vines laden with Zin-
fandel grapes that needed just
a little more time to ripen as
was the case at some of the
other wineries. Their Vineyard
Guest Home, located at the
winery, is recommended as is
music provided on Saturdays.
With a knowledgeable and
friendly server, wine tasting
was wonderful; one favorite
was the Mosaic Meritage
Alexander Valley 2004.
Also in Geyserville is the
Francis Ford Coppola Winery,
which is undertaking rigorous
building and café renovations.
We found the tasting room
totally enjoyable, savoring
wines, learning the history and
discovering unknown tidbits
about the owners. All of Cop-
pola’s movie memorabilia will
soon be located here. Both
Coppola, well-known film
director, and his wife are
authors; Coppola’s CDs of
movies and their books are for
sale in the tasting room. You
24 GRANITE BAY VIEW • NOVEMBER
A server at Madrona Manor Wine Country Inn and Restaurant in Healdsburg prepares to
make rocky road ice cream with liquid nitrogen.
Sheri
Hitchings
On the Road
will likely appreciate the Direc-
tor’s Cut Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley 2006 and Zin-
fandel Dry Creek Valley 2007.
In Guerneville, Korbel
Champagne Cellars takes pride
in its California champagne
wines and brandy since 1882.
The servers were delightful and
had interesting stories to share.
We especially enjoyed the
Cabernet Sauvignon Heck
Family Cellar 2006.
You might like to check out
the town of Windsor. In the
middle of town on Thursdays
from June-August at 5 p.m. are
the Summer Nights on the
Green where you can enjoy a
movie, concert and/or the
Farmers’ Market; just come
and relax, with chair and a
blanket in tow and enjoy a
pleasant evening. Windsor is
also known for the Windsor
Golf Course and an interesting
piece of history, the Jack Lon-
don Home.
We explored Healdsburg,
picturesque town of Victorian
PHOTOS BY SHERI HITCHINGS • SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW
Grapes on the vine are
ready for the picking at
Francis Ford Coppola Win-
ery, in Geyserville, which is
located in Sonoma County,
just north of San Francisco.
commercial buildings and
homes, and an amazing
Healdsburg Plaza. Incorporat-
ed in 1867, Healdsburg is locat-
ed at the heart of Sonoma
County’s wine country. The
diverse economy is based on
tourism, lumber and retail
business. There are small,
quaint stores to peruse and
dining opportunities to perk
your taste buds on every street.
Wandering around on foot
brings one in contact with
struggling musicians on street
corners, who play their hearts
Wandering around on
foot brings one in contact
with struggling musicians
on street corners, who
play their hearts out,
hoping for generous tips.
out, hoping for generous tips. If
you choose to do so, you can
also explore the Russian River
by canoe. For history buffs, the
Healdsburg Museum exhibits
Northern California artifacts
from the past 150 years.
With so many wineries in
Healdsburg, it’s no wonder we
discovered some wonderful
ones. The Arista Winery is
located in a lovely area. A great
deal of thought went into the
planning of the beautiful
grounds, adaptable for picnics,
parties and weddings. We
enjoyed the wine tasting with
our knowledgeable wine server
and purchased a bottle of
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2007.
At Dry Creek Vineyard
recipes are paired with wines
and are available to purchase
on their Web site as well. A
lovely picnic area is available.
We enjoyed the Dry Creek
Vineyards Somers Ranch Zin-
fandel Dry Creek Valley 2005.
One of our favorite experi-
ences was the Ferrari-Carano
Vineyards and Winery. What a
magnificent place. Wonderful
wine-related gifts are available
in the gift shop. Plan on taking
the garden tour as you won’t
want to miss wandering
through this bit of paradise. As
an incentive, be sure to look for
the four leaf clovers; one of the
gardeners obliged us by giving
us a few for souvenirs. It was
our lucky day! Try the wonder-
ful Merlot Sonoma County
2006 and Villa Fiore Cabernet
Sauvignon 2007.
Kendall-Jackson Wine Cen-
ter also had very accommodat-
ing servers and lots of wonder-
ful gift ideas as well. Garden
tours are available at 11a.m., 1
and 3 p.m. (weather permit-
ting). The grounds have flour-
ishing rose bushes
Moving on to Seghesio Fam-
ily Vineyards we learned they
have a history of 50-year-old
vines. They also have a wine
and food pairing menu. Caber-
net Sauvignon 2005 was our
favorite. The servers were
incredible. We felt pleased that
the winery owner had enticed
us to visit his winery. More
about that story later.
Favorite places to stay
For a special occasion, try De
Lorimier house in Geyserville
or the Flamingo Resort or Vint-
ners Inn, both in Santa Rosa .
Lunch treat on the deck
A lunch at Korbel Deli at the
Korbel Champagne Cellars in
Guerneville following wine
tasting is recommended; espe-
cially try the delicious warmed
pulled pork sandwich with
cheese on a bun. We lingered
over lunch under mammoth
redwoods and lush ferns, while
observing birds darting by our
table.
A dining extravaganza
Madrona Manor Wine Coun-
try Inn and Restaurant in
Healdsburg was a truly exqui-
site experience. Built in 1881 by
John Alexander Paxton, this
majestic manor was the grand-
est of show places from 1880-
1890. After exploring the site,
we “experienced” dining,
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estate and positive we will
return again one day.
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RECENT GRANITE BAY HOME SALES

Address Bed Bath Sq Ft Lot Size Date DOM List Price Sale Price
8043 Joe Rodgers Ct 3 2 1,796 0.654ac 10/2/09 6 $312,800 $325,300
8210 Walden Woods Way 4 3 2,171 0.580ac 10/8/09 113 $405,000 $372,000
7207 West Ln 5 3 2,610 0.942ac 9/30/09 6 $405,900 $405,900
8382 Hillgrove St 3 3 2,422 0.229ac 9/23/09 123 $460,000 $420,000
8897 Bronson Dr 4 3 2,768 0.413ac 9/25/09 71 $480,000 $450,000
100 Hamilton Ct 4 3 2,697 0.215ac 10/1/09 114 $525,000 $475,000
5450 Spencer Ln 4 2 2,069 0.196ac 9/30/09 87 $495,000 $480,000
6940 Boardwalk Dr 4 3 2,544 0.350ac 9/25/09 25 $525,000 $507,500
210 Prescott Ct 4 3 2,460 0.219ac 10/5/09 70 $549,000 $515,000
9789 Swan Lake Dr 4 4 3,483 0.216ac 10/7/09 42 $599,000 $579,000
9788 Weddington Cir 4 3 2,982 0.350ac 10/5/09 42 $599,000 $584,950
9435 Treelake Rd 4-5 3 3,693 0.230ac 10/5/09 343 $699,000 $670,000
9130 Eden Oak Cir 3 5 6,390 1.700ac 10/2/09 164 $974,900 $850,000
5862 Valle Vista Ct 4 4 4,477 1.000ac 9/29/09 17 $1,327,500 $1,300,000
Information deemed to be reliable but not verified. Home sales are based in information from MetroList Services, Inc. for the period September 21 through October 12, 2009

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• Plus a Bonus Room Woodbridge Ranch comp roof & dual • Hardwood floors and
• One bedroom • Ground floor Master pane windows all tile thru-out
downstairs • Granite in kitchen updated in 2005. •Downstairs master
995 Patrick Circle • Pool/spa
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