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March 2016 Produced by Gold Country Media

Gary Gerould

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Sports announcers completes 31 years for Sacramento Kings.

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Longtime closed gold mine is rich with history.

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Visit Nevada County: Sopa Thai Shows, music, plays and more in the Gold Country.

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By Jeffrey Weidel | Photos by Kim Palaferri

here were long, isolated stretches between homes on the paper route that youthful Gary Gerould would walk each day in the winter. His imagination would often drift into daydream mode, which helped relieve the boredom and take his mind off the snowy roads and freezing-cold Michigan weather that would rip through his clothing no matter how many layers he wore.

Lacking the physical tools to play for some very good Midland High basketball teams, Gerould found another way to participate in the game he loved so much. The paper route became his personal broadcast booth, where Gerould would pretend he was announcing his high school team’s game as he trudged along the snowy streets.

“I was too short and too slow; I wasn’t good enough to make the cut for my high school team,” explains Gerould, who ran track and cross country at Midland and is now a member of the school’s Hall of Fame. “But I was fascinated by it and loved basketball. I would announce the games in my head during 6

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those snowy winters walking on my paper route. I dreamed of being a basketball announcer.”

The dream came true and in much loftier terms than the teenaged Gerould could have ever imagined. Now nearing the conclusion of his 31st season as the Sacramento Kings play-by-play radio announcer, the guy people affectionately call the “G-Man” has the fifth longest active tenure among NBA broadcasters. He entered the 2015-16 season having announced 2,348 (preseason, regular season, playoff ) Kings games and surpassed the 2,400 mark by early February.

“I absolutely cherish the fact that 31 years after they hired me I still have this opportunity,” Gerould said. “I’m blessed. I still love the challenge every night, and one of the great things is every game is different. And when you get those magical nights when something special happens there’s nothing better.”

Gerould shares those magical games and the mundane ones with legions of loyal Kings fans. Yet there are people around

the country and worldwide that recognize the dulcet tones of the 75-year-old Gerould and have no idea he’s been an NBA announcer for more than three decades.

For 37 years Gerould was a regular on the motor sports scene, covering everything from hydroplane boat racing, the prestigious Formula One circuit, CART, NASCAR, and most recently the NHRA series as a pit reporter for ESPN. He pulled the curtain down on that side of his announcing career last November.

Weekends devoting himself to motor sports coverage might have concluded, but the memories will remain forever. One of Gerould’s biggest thrills was being hunkered down in the pace car of the Indianapolis 500, where 400,000 fans roared in anticipation, anxiously awaiting the first lap of the annual Memorial Day race.

“That’s one of the most electrifying moments I’ve ever had in my life,” Gerould said. “You look back over your shoulder at the field of 33 cars and see those 400,000 race fans. It’s a mind-blowing experience, truly amazing.”

Yet Gerould’s career was more than basketball and racing. He also was a play-by-play announcer for NBC’s NFL coverage in the early 1980s. In 1988 he added a few more sports to his resume – cycling and judo – during the Summer Olympics

in Seoul, South Korea. It was a trip of a lifetime for both Gerould and his wife, Marlene.

“I’ve done sumo wrestling to the NFL, and everything in between,” laughs Gerould.

Gerould also enjoyed a 12-year tenure with KCRA-3. He was the Sacramento TV station’s primary sports anchor, Continued on page 8

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covering the local scene but also major events like the Super Bowl, the Masters, multiple World Series, and more. Yet when a management change arrived in 1977, he was asked to resign.

Losing the job hurt, but an optimistic Gerould quickly moved on, forming Gary Gerould Enterprises, where he became a freelance public relations consultant, commercial spokesman, and motor sports writer and broadcaster.

In 1985, another opportunity arrived with the Kings, who were planning a franchise move from Kansas City to Sacramento and were looking for a “local” voice. For his audition tape, Gerould attended one Golden State home game and followed the Warriors to the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, each time sitting in the “nosebleed section” doing play-by-play into a tape recorder.

Gerould was told that Kings general manager Joe Axelson listened to the tapes as he drove from Kansas City to put down roots in Sacramento. “Kid you were a hell of a lot better than you had a right to be, considering the situation,” Axelson told Gerould the day he was hired.

Calling games that first season in Sacramento’s tiny, temporary arena that held 10,333 fans, Gerould developed a style and has stuck with it. Even though during 23 of those 31 seasons the Kings have owned a losing record, night after night in the long, arduous NBA season Gerould retains his excitement for the game and his optimism for a Kings victory.

Gary Gerould, Sacramento Kings announcer ■ Age: 75 ■ Family: Wife (Marlene), daughter (Beth), son (Bob) ■ Years as Kings announcer: 31 ■ Resident: Sacramento

“G-Man is the best,” marvels Jason Ross, who has sat by Gerould as both a statistician and announcing partner for the past 15 years. “Even though the Kings continue to lose, he treats every game like it was his first one. Night after night he starts the broadcast with enthusiasm and excitement. But he’s no homer. Before long, if things start to go bad for the Kings, Gary will say something like ‘here we go again.’ He wants them to win and do well, but he’s never been shy about criticizing the Kings.”

For Gerould, the best years all came at once. After 13 straight losing seasons, the Kings finally produced a winning record in the strike-shortened 1998-99 season. The winning continued for seven more years, which included an agonizing home loss in Game 7 (2002) to the Lakers in the Western Conference finals.

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Gerould keeps his broadcasts upbeat and is thankful the team is still in Sacramento.

“I was convinced (in 2012) it was a done deal and the Kings were going to Seattle. I wasn’t going to move my family and it was terribly depressing for a lot of reasons,” Gerould recalls. “Now we will be moving into the new building next year and everyone is so excited.”

Unlike the Kings, one thing that has remained a constant all these years is Gary Gerould ­— the person. He walks around the arena on game day with an amiable smile and treats high-level people like Kings owner Vivek Ranadive the same way he does an usher he may have known for years.

“Gary is so humble, there is no ego at all, he’s just a genuine person,” Ross said. “I have so much respect for him. He’s a fantastic broadcaster, but an even better person. He’s got the blueprint on how to live and work that I or anyone else would want to follow. I think the world of him.”

Gerould is putting no timetable on his tenure with the Kings.

He takes good care of himself physically to withstand the rigors of a long NBA season. More importantly, the kid who walked the snowy streets of Midland pretending to announce basketball games still loves what he’s doing. When that stops, so will he. ■ Jeffrey Weidel is a freelance writer from the Sacramento area. He can be reached at skiweidel@gmail.com.

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Thai restaurant spices up Nevada City Written by Kim Palaferri, photos by Kim Palaferri

opa Savedra was born in the eastern part of Thailand, near the Laos and Cambodian border. Her family worked long hours to provide for her and her siblings. Which meant the children did many of the adult chores like cooking and maintaining the home.

“We had to learn how to survive and when I was 9, I learned how to cook everything from my parents,” Savedra said.

In 2006, her daughter brought her over to Nevada City to explore a new restaurant location; she immediately fell in love with the area.

It wasn’t long until Sopa Thai Cuisine in Nevada City was opened.

Savedra felt blessed to be welcomed into the historic district almost instantly.

Savedra came to America in 1975 with a high school diploma and a passion for cooking for family and friends. She made their way out west and ultimately settled in Yuba City, where she worked for Yuba County and then Social Security Administration as an eligibility agent for 15 years. Because of her bilingual experience, she was a translator for English, Thai and Laos.

“Opening the Nevada City location has been a blessing, I am very happy it turned out this way,” she said referring to the success of Sopa Thai Cuisine.

Savedra remained on staff at the Nevada City restaurant for the first two years that it was open until her son Martin Savedra was comfortable enough to take on the role of management.

Savedra had to work multiple jobs to help make ends meet while she attended classes at Yuba Community College to learn English.

Creating meals not only takes a skilled cutting craft, but it’s also about placement on the plate. Thai food is not just artistic, it is a palate of flavors. I know my recipes because I created them, I can tell if there is a subtle change. I am very lucky, my chef knows my taste and he makes recipes specific to it.

“I worked as a server in a restaurant while I worked in an office. I love to cook, and I wanted to learn as much as I could while I was a server.

I learned the hard way, I worked three jobs to make ends meet, and I didn’t speak English,” Savedra said.

Savedra opened Sopa Thai Cuisine In Yuba City in 2003 where it became an instant success. Several of her customers came from Ne10

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In July 2016, Sopa Thai Nevada City will celebrate their 10-year anniversary with a traditional Thai celebration that includes traditional dances, food and celebrations. Each meal will be $10 in honor of their 10 years of proprietorship.

trons spice needs, and when customers order no spice, “mai pet” in Thai language, they respect their wishes.

The crab rolls appetizer have the right amount of crunch that compliments the cream cheese crab filling, topped off with the sweet and tangy dipping sauce ­— this is the ultimate way to start your meal.

Pumpkin Curry Delight with Chicken: Kabocha pumpkin in red curry sauce with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and Thai basil.

Each month, Savedra makes it a point to give back to the community. She provides extra large portions to homeless at a discounted rate. She gives with no expectations and from the heart, which includes her monthly food donations to the local homeless shelter.

Sopa Thai Cuisine 312-316 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 470-0101 www.sopathai.net

Some loyal diners’ favorite dishes include the traditional Pad Thai, or the soft spring rolls or chicken satay with Savedra’s sweet and spicy peanut sauce made from scratch. The pumpkin curry is perfectly sweetened with coconut milk along with the right amount of heat that tickles the back of your throat as you swallow. She said that her cooks are very cautious to pa-

Nevada City Bed and Breakfast Inn Located less than 1 mile from South Yuba Citizens League, a 6-minute walk from the Miners Foundry Cultural Center and 5.9 miles from Empire Mine State Historic Park, this storied inn is also close to shops and restaurants.

Co-owning one of the premiere Thai restaurants in Nevada City feels very special for Sopa’s son, Martin.

“I am half Thai and it means so much to me that customers can come here and I can share that part of me with them” Martin said. He has managed the restaurant for the past 13 years, but said he really hasn’t felt like the owner until six years ago. Owning the restaurant has become his pot of gold because of his shift in attitude and gratitude towards his patrons. His work ethics are paying off and Martin feels blessed to be in his position at Sopa.

Martin has managed the restaurant since he was 22, and said his intentions were not just to make money, but to give back. ■

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early 200 tons of gold was mined from Empire Mine in Grass Valley, that’s 5.8 million troy ounces (1.1 ounces equals 1 troy ounce). And that’s a lot. To help put that into perspective, that equals to 13,214 gold bars.

It’s the same weight as 47,811 gallons of water, or 221 Smart Cars, or 83 Cadillac De Villes from 1964.

The mine was owned for the longest amount of time by the Bourn family. They purchased it in 1879 and sold it in 1929.

“They were a very wealthy family. They had invested with mining companies on the east coast and had a lot of different investments with water and electric companies,” said Taylor Kane, park aid at Empire Mine State Historic Park.

Back in the day, the Bourn family had a home right near the mine, which is now part of the 864-acre state park. Built in 1897, the family stayed in the 4,600 squarefoot cottage, beautifully landscaped with a formal rose garden complete with heritage roses. The clubhouse was built in 1905 with billiards room, squash court and a bowling alley in the basement. A gentlemen’s group formed there in 1915, calling themselves the Empire Club. The club is still in operation today.

In the heyday of the mine, the 1940s, there were 800 employees. The mine workers were mostly men and many came from Cornwall, England. These were valuable workers because they brought knowledge and experience from working in tin mines across the pond.

The Cornish miners left their mark on Grass Valley and Nevada City, as the towns still carry pieces of Cornish culture. There is a Cornish Choir, an annual Cornish Christmas event and a celebration of St. Piran's Day where Cornish pasties are tossed in honor of the patron saint of tin miners. And what are pasties? Pasties are

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Empire Mine State Historic Park Park size: Including trail system, 864 acres. Historic grounds, 13 acres.

Hours 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Winter daily tours: Estate tours at 1 p.m. Mine yard tour at 2 p.m.

Summer daily tours: Estate tour at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mine yard tour at noon and 2 p.m. Garden tours on Saturdays.

Living history days: Noon-3 p.m. with $2 more admission. Check the website for dates.

Address: 10791 East Empire St., Grass Valley Website: empiremine.org Phone: (530) 273-8522 Admission: $7 adults. $3 6-16 5 and under are free.

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Today the mine is open again, this time to the public as a historical state park.

It is recommended visitors start their tour at the 3D scale model. The model shows 360 miles of underground tunnels. Interestingly, the model started to be built back in 1938 in a secret room that was only accessed by the mine managers and owners. The model was kept quiet so that the gold vein remained confidential, as well as where the mining company would dig next.

Above: Gold panning is one of the many activities during summer picnics at Empire Mine.

Visitors can also go into the mine yard and see its heavy-duty equipment, plus the machine shop where it was made and maintained. The blacksmith shop is still operational by volunteer smiths who hammer out metal trinkets for purchase at the museum’s gift shop. During special events at the mine, blacksmiths give out “prairie diamond rings," Upcoming event which are rings the volunteers make from Next big event at Empire Mine: horseshoe nails.

sort of like empanadas and can be purchased at select restaurants and grocery stores in the area, just ask any An ever-popular attraction is the partially open local. mine shaft where you At the peak of the mine's business, the second world war can go underground and peer 100 feet down into broke out and things changed. a mine shaft.

“During World War II there were a lot more restrictions on that type of thing so gold wasn’t really a priority at Next month the park hopes to have a working that time,” Kane said. stamp mill. Stamp mills The mine started its down hill slide and there after shut were used to crush ore to down in 1956. get the gold out.

Mothers day 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 8 Only one of two days of the year visitors can picnic in the park.

The black smith shop will be open to make prairie diamond rings to hand out to visitors and park volunteers will be dressed in period costumes.

Check empiremine.org for more information.

It closed “because at the point, the price of gold was “They were very loud,” Kane said. “There used to be a huge warehouse set by the government at $35 an ounce but it was cost- that housed 80 stamp mills. You could hear the sound of the stamp ing them $43 and $45 an ounce to extract it from the mills three miles away into Grass Valley.” ground,” Kane said.

The state park is rich with history, literally, and receives many visitors In the end, the amount of gold pulled from the mine each day. would equal to $6.2 billion today. That amount of gold would fit into a seven-foot square block. If you can’t visu- “Sometimes we have people visiting to see the gardens. Some visit the alize that, the park has a cube on the grounds with those mine yard and mine processing. It really has something for everyone’s interests,” she said. ■ dimensions to help give the idea.

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Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” at 9:55 a.m. at the Del Oro Theatre, 165 Mill St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $22 adults, $20 seniors, $15 children 12 and under and students. Info: (530) 477-1100, sierratheaters.com.

Darlingside with Caitlin Canty opening at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $20 members, $24 non-members. Info: (530) 2748384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts. org.

Saturday, March 5

Annual Foothills Celebration, hosted by the Grass Valley Downtown Association and Sierra Vintners, will showcase the finest Northern California wines, local gourmet cuisine and confectioners delights. 1 - 4 p.m. Tickets are $45.

Visit www.sierravintners.com.

Sunday, Mar. 6

Kimock plays at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $27 members, $32 non-members.

Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org.

Thursday, Mar. 10

Tim Bluhm and Scott Law at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $17 members, $20 non-members.

Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org.

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Friday, Mar. 11 Antique Western Memorabilia Show and Sale from 1-5 p.m.

Friday; from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday at the Nevada City Elks Lodge #518, 518 Route 49 in Nevada City. Tickets: $5 general, $25 early bird entry Friday only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Elks scholarship program. Event features collectible Western art, Native American, railroad, gambling and cowboy genre. Info: (530) 272-5371.

Saturday, March 12 Masters of Hawaiian Music: George Kahumoku Jr., Led Kaapana, Jeff Peterson at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $32 members, $37 non-members.

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Sunday, March 13 Bolshoi Ballet: "Spartacus," a production in its epic tour de force. Principal dancer Mikhail Lobukhin is stunning in the role of the legendary gladiator, along with Svetlana Zakharova as Aegina and Vladislav Lantratov as Crassus. 1 p.m. at Sierra Cinemas, 840-C East Main St., Grass Valley. Tickets: $7 $18. www.sierracinemas.com/live.

Monday, March 14 InConcert Sierra presents Nikolai Lugansky. The program will feature Schubert, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and more. 7 p.m. at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 12889 Osborne Hill Road, Grass Valley. Tickets are $45-$50. For more information, call 530-2733990, or visit www.inconcertsierra. org.

Saturday, March 19

Achilles Wheel and Grateful Bluegrass Boys will perform at 8 p.m. at Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring St., Nevada City. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, minersfoundry.org.

Rudy Colombini & The Unauthorized Rolling Stones have brought the excitement, energy, and hits of a live Rolling Stones show to stages across the country.

8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley.

Info: thecenterforthearts.org.

Sunday, March 20

A Great Big World at 7:30 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $27 members, $32 non-members, $65 meet and greet package.

Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org Greg Brown with special guest Karen Savoca will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring St., Nevada City. Tickets are $29-$45. For information, visit minersfoundry. org.

InConcert Sierra presents Chamber Favorites by Local Favorites. Local musicians will join InConcert Artistic Director and pianist, Ken Hardin. 2 p.m. at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 12889 Osborne Hill Road, Grass Valley. Tickets are $32 and available by phone at 530-273-3990, or at www.inconcertsierra.org.

Saturday, March 26

Golden Shoulders, X Lovers, Davia 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, Offcenter Stage 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $12. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org Behind the Lens, Multi-Media Photography Show and Presentation at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $24 members, $27 non-members.

Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthehearts.org.

Bret Harte Retirement Inn Just what you ‚re looking for!

You'll find a place to call home for aging parents or yourself when you step through the door into the truly unique ambiance of The Bret Harte Retirement Inn. Visitors are welcomed by warm Victorian decor that recalls the fascinating history of this lovely establishment. The inviting dining room always displays attractive tables with fresh flowers and tablecloths. The elevator takes you to a selection of apartments with modern conveniences that make living ideal for active seniors. They have their own furniture and personal belongings.

With 24-hour security and safety, Bret Harte makes ideal living for active seniors. The main function of Bret Harte's friendly, caring staff is to make life comfortable and easy for their guests. They take care of cooking nutritious meals and housekeeping so you don't have to.

Most importantly, residents love it here!

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2016 Regional CALENDAR

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Regional Special Events

Capitol City International Beerfest

International Culinary Festival

Sacramento Boat Show and The Real RV Show

Capitol City International Beerfest is an afternoon of fun, great food, live music — and of course — great beer.

Discover why these beers represent some of the most inspiring and tastiest styles of beer. More than 80 different beers will be available to taste, including Belgian ales, IPAs, lagers, pale ales, pilsners, porters, stouts, strong ales, wheat beers, WITs, dubbels and more. 1-5 p.m. March 6 at 500 Capitol Mall, Sacramento.

Ages: 21 and over. Tickets: $5-$45. For more information, visit capcitybeerfest.com or call (916) 397-3118.

The Rotary Club of Historic Folsom will host its fifth annual International Culinary Festival 3-6 p.m. March 20 at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St., Folsom. The festival will feature more than a dozen local restaurants serving delicious samples of a variety of ethnic foods to take your taste buds on a world tour.

The event will also feature a wine garden, entertainment, a silent auction and international costume fun. Tickets are $25 per person for adults, children 12 and under are $10 each.

Tickets are available at www. folsomculinaryfestival.com or call (916) 355-7299. Tickets are: $25; $10 children.

The boat show will feature more than 400 boats from 8 to 45 feet and houseboats up to 70 feet. Find wakeboard and ski accessories, as well a large selection of tournamentstyle and family ski boats.

The RV show will showcase 10 dealers, hundreds of RVs and exclusive deals. Tickets and discount tickets available at sacramentoboatshow.com and rvshow.com. Both shows will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m.

– 8 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento. www.calexpo. com. Admission to each show is $12. For information on the boat show, call (916) 372-4239.

For more information on the RV show, email info@rvshow.com.

Speaker on caregivers' support Join well-known speaker Julie Interrante, MA, for an informative discussion on caring for caregivers. Many caregivers feel the affects from being full or part-time caregivers. There is stress on the quality of life, family, friends and loved ones. The workshop is from 8:30 a.m. to noon March 19 at Folsom Senior Center, 50 Natoma St., Folsom. A continental breakfast will be served. Space is limited.

Register by calling Visiting Angles at (916) 424-4400.

Senior Centers - Events auburn Senior Center 550 High St., Auburn (530) 823-8172, auburnseniorcenter.com Classes and Activities • Aerobics-low impact • Bridge party • Cribbage club • Dancing – Ballroom class and practice – Line-dance class – Social dancing – Tea dance 16

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• Greeting card craft class • Grief recovery group • Knitting, crocheting, quilting and needlepoint • Legal clinic for seniors See their website for class and activity days and times.

24th Annual Cool Mountain Bike Race Ballroom dance lessons with the Auburn Social Dancers from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Auburn Senior Center, 550 High St. in Auburn. Group lessons and one-on-one tutoring. Cost: $7. Info: AuburnSocialDancers.org.

Each lap is eight miles and an elevation rise of 2,200 feet. Race categories include kids, women, men, beginners, experts, single speed, fat tire and more.

March 19 at Mammoth Bar, Auburn. For more information, visit www. coolmountainbikerace.com or call (530) 820-3375.

Senior Centers - Events Elk Grove Senior Center 8830 Sharkey Ave., Elk Grove (916) 685-3160, thesceg.org

Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center 915 27th St. (27th and J), Sacramento (916) 808-5462, portal.cityofsacramento.org

Gadabouts Travel: Our travel office plans trips to many exciting locations. Day/casino trips, and extended trips are offered throughout the year.

• All Seasons Cafe • Art • Cards, games and hobbies • Dance • Education and technology • Exercise, wellness & fitness • Music classes • Social gatherings • Writing and language arts

BINGO at the Center: Grab a friend and join us for some fun games of bingo. The Senior Center hosts bingo each Friday at 12:45 p.m.

Stay Healthy & Fit: Join us for aerobics, Zumba Gold, Tai Chi, yoga, chair exercise, strength training or tap dancing — to name a few.

Join the Lunch Bunch (Monday-Friday): Congregate meals by ACC are served five days a week in the SGEG dining room.

Reservations are required, call 685-4804. Donations are suggested.

The Hart Senior Center frequently features special events and presentations on topics of interest to older adults.

Check their website for information about upcoming events.

Sunrise Recreation and Park District

Rusch Park Community Center 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights (916) 207-9691, Sunriseparks.com

Folsom Senior Center 48 Natoma St., Folsom (916) 351-3510, folsom.ca.us • Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Activities and programs are for ages 55+ (unless noted otherwise) • Senior Lounge and two activities rooms • Drop in and enjoy books, puzzles, games, organized activities and make new friends.

• No membership is required and the coffee is always hot!

el dorado hills Senior Center 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills (916) 358-3575, www.edhcsd.org Ongoing programs include: • Senior fitness • Fun bingo • Bridge • Pinochle • Hand & foot • Mexican train • Cribbage • Line dance • Canasta • Wii bowling

• Knit and crochet • Movie of the month • Computer user group • Chess club • French club • Book Club • Theater group outings • Senior stampers • Painting pals

Other classes include computer classes, cooking classes, art classes, conversational English, memoir writing, digital photography, and ukulele and guitar lessons. The Senior Fun Time Band plays a concert the last Friday of the month.

Senior Nutrition is offered at noon Monday through Friday.

Guest speakers on a variety of subjects speak weekly. A grief support group meets year-round on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Parties for all occasions and holidays are scheduled regularly.

Foothill Community Center 5510 Diablo Drive, Sacramento Bridge groups meet once a week year-round and welcome new players. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual and they play only for the love of the game.

Check the website or call for schedule information: 521-6556.

Single Deck Pinochle plays from noon to 3 p.m.

Tuesdays at Rusch Park Patio Room. New players are welcome.

However, some knowledge of the game is necessary. Double Deck Pinochle plays from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Rusch Park Patio room.

Scrabble from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays at Rusch Park Sunrise room. New players welcome. Info: 745-3579.

roseville's senior center 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville (916) 774-5960, roseville.ca.us/seniors Activities • Games • Movie matinees • Crafts • Bingo • Free health seminars • Day trips and excursions • Book reviews • Discussion groups • Line dance • Singing group

Clubs • Quilt club • Roseville genealogy • Roseville Better Gardeners Exercise • Maidu Walkers • Nice & Easy Fitness • Chair exercise programs • Parkinson’s and arthritis fitness classes • Water fitness

See their website for additional services and support groups.

To submit a calendar listing email: jeremyb@goldcountrymedia.com.

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Braingames across

1. Met performance 6. Tread the boards 9. Forbid 12. Defame in print 13. Fish eggs 14. Hops beverage 15. Ledger entry 16. Unpaid 17. Fired up 18. Rule 20. Bering or White 21. Whine 24. Those elected 25. Crew 26. “____ House” (song) 27. Cafe, e.g.

29. Marine mammal

Crossword

31. Fails to include 35. Not broad 39. Drinking vessel 40. Tweety’s home 43. In what way?

44. Alluring 45. Iron or Bronze 46. Purple 48. Sock front 49. Light-switch positions 50. Hot chocolate 54. Printers’ concerns 55. Kid 56. Hunting dog 57. Ham on ____ 58. Curvy letter 59. Made a choice

Puzzle No. 814

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1. Antique 2. Pecan or cherry ____ 3. Fade away 4. Royal authority 5. Low female voice 6. Eager 7. Racetrack 8. Young adult 9. Model wood 10. Unfamiliar 11. Reattach a label 19. By means of 21. Bossy’s call 22. Absent 23. ____ deco 25. School wing 27. Distinctive time

Sudoku

28. Fray 30. Compass pt.

32. Glacier material 33. Monkey suit 34. Observe secretly 36. Horned animals, for short 37. Perches 38. Hooter 40. Provide service 41. Pain 42. Flock members 44. Porch 46. Cast a ballot 47. Mountain sound 51. Snip 52. Single unit 53. Find a total

Puzzle No. 550

HOW TO PLAY SODUKO: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

See puzzle answers on page 19

Auburn Ravine Terrace Auburn Ravine Terrace provides you with the opportunity to enjoy the retirement you’ve looked forward to. Discover new friends, places and activities, and rediscover old favorites.

Join us for lunch and a tour so we can show you the lifestyle that we know you would enjoy.

Call us at 530-823-6131 or e-mail us at: auburnravineterrace@rhf.org

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Non-profit • Faith Based Residential Living • Assisted Living Skilled Nursing • Respite Care Affordable Housing for Older Adults Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities

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gardening benefits physical, Mental health David Waddell | Owner, Home Care Assistance of Placer County

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ardening is an activity that can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages. However, numerous studies are showing that gardening in retirement drastically improves health in old age. So whether it’s nurturing flowers, or growing herbs and vegetables, here are a few standout examples for why seniors should consider spending more time in their home garden:

Improved physical health One of the first and most obvious benefits of gardening is physical. It is an activity that can help strengthen muscles and bones, while also positively effecting the cardiovascular and respiratory system. The activity can also stimulate the appetite and lead to better food intake, an issue or issues with mobility. Popular senior friendly gardening modifications that many seniors struggle with. include raised beds to reduce the need to constantly stand up and bend down, potted plants for seniors who may be homebound, and tools with Reduced Risk for Disease Studies have also shown that people who spend time outside have low- extra large handles to promote better grip, something that is particularly er blood pressure and stress levels, two things that play a large role in helpful for seniors living with arthritis. ■ reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke. There is also David Waddell is the owner of Home Care Assistance, a provider of evidence showing that seniors who garden can reduce their risk for home care for Placer County families. Contact him at 916-226-3737. dementia, and those who have been diagnosed can incorporate gardening into their dementia care plan to help decrease symptoms such as anxiety, fear and restlessness.

Enhanced Motivation Gardens provide the elderly with a sustained interest, something they can look forward to and continue learning about no matter what their age. When a senior becomes excited about a pastime, he or she is much less likely to suffer from apathy and depression, feelings commonly reported by seniors in their golden years.

Continued Feelings of Self Worth Hobbies in general help seniors stay active and engaged which can contribute to feelings of self esteem and worth. When a senior is able to consistently participate in an activity, such as gardening, they are able to enjoy a sense of accomplishment and purpose.

In addition to the benefits listed above, gardening is a great option for the elderly because it can be modified to suit any physical limitations

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