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Why do I Love Gold River Auto Repair? With Joel Perez, ReMax Realtor & Owner of Jimboy’s Tacos in Rancho Cordova Q: What’s been your overall experience with Gold River Auto Repair? A: My experience with Gold River Auto has been just phenomenal! I’ve come to know Todd well. I met him a few years ago and since then, I’ve taken both my vehicles there to get serviced. I’ve been really, really happy with the service and with the personnel. I’ve gotten to know plenty of their employees, Redd for instance. I’ve gotten to know him pretty well and have been very, very happy.
Q: Do you think they are pretty fair in terms of price? A: Yes, absolutely. I used to take my vehicles to the dealership all the time, so I was expecting to pay those
types of prices (laughing). Todd’s a lot more reasonable and I know I get better service, so I’m really, really pleased with Gold River Auto Repair!
Q: Do you recommend Gold River Auto Repair to others? A: Oh yeah, every chance I get. If anybody ever asks me who would I recommend in terms of auto repair, I always recommend Gold River Auto and Todd. My reputation is pretty important to me as well, so I’m only going to refer other businesses I know that do a good job, so that’s why I recommend Gold River Auto Repair! Q: Do you have any experiences that really stand out? A: I did have a problem with my brakes one time. I was expecting to spend a lot more than I actually did. It was more of an adjustment of what needed to be done, so I was really, really happy because at the time I was a little strapped for money. I was pleasantly surprised that I didn’t have to spend nearly as much and since then, my brakes have held up pretty well! Q: What do you like best about Gold River Auto Repair? A: I think it’s their customer service. Every time you go in, you see Todd, and he always greets you with a big smile and a handshake. His wife behind the counter, Stephanie, is always very pleasant. If I see Redd back there, he normally comes out to say hello as well. So, the reception there is really warm and the service is top notch. June June 2012 2012 GO GO FOR FOR IT IT 3
The World’s Greatest Dad By Bob Cox
Once upon a time, when I was at the ripe old age of six, I had had enough of the people in my home that were not taking me seriously. In the past year, I had endured four different schools while attending first grade and was having a particularly challenging time adjusting to the other brats, I mean kids, at my newest school. So, I devised a plan to shock the one person that could help me turn my life around and get back on the road to happier times… my dad. In those desperate times, it only seemed like yesterday when I was enjoying the carefree days of my youth at Mrs. Bee’s Preschool. When my friends and I weren’t doing arts and crafts or performing magic shows for the entertainment of our astonished and proud parents, we were pulling pranks on them with the help of Mrs. Bee’s fake poop and vomit! My favorite pastime was when all us boys would dart out the sliding glass door during recess and onto the concrete slab in her backyard to claim the speedy bike, a silvered colored spectacle that represented 10 pounds of unlimited power. The one who rode the speedy bike was more invincible than Superman, impervious to the envious taunts from those who were a step slow. Mrs. Bee was a kid’s best friend and there simply was never a dull moment at her house, even when she was sneaking a peak at her favorite daytime talk-shows during our naptime. Of course, within a matter of minutes of monotonous adult talk from Merv Griffin and Mike Douglas, it was only a matter of time before I was nodding off for real into dreamland. Like a sawed-off Rodney Dangerfield, I could not get any respect at school or home, so I was forced to take bold and decisive action by proclaiming my independence. After another particularly agonizing day at school and then coming home to parents who appeared indifferent to my plight, I shouted at the top of my lungs, “I’ve had it with this place…I’m running away from home!” My dad appeared unfazed. “Perhaps he didn’t hear me,” I thought to myself so I made my announcement with greater emphasis on the running away from home part. “Hmm, still no tears, no begging or pleading with me to stay, no reaction at all!” Although I had never played a hand at poker (as a matter of fact, I’d never even heard of the game at the time), I was almost certain my dad was bluffing. Calm and cool on the outside sure, but on the inside, 4 GO FOR IT June 2012
a quivering mass of fear and guilt over the prospects of losing his one and only son to the mean streets of South Torrance, California. So, I took the craziness up a notch by throwing my favorite clothes on top of the thin red blanket on my bed, wadded it up into a ball and slung it over my back as I gave my dad one final chance to come to his senses and beg for my forgiveness. “This is it; I’m running away from home and never coming back!” Finally, my dad looked up at me as if he finally got where I was coming from, cleared his throat while breaking the tense silence and replied, “Okay, bye Bobby.” I was shocked and infuriated by his apathy, so I clutched the red bag firmly with my right hand while reaching for the front doorknob with my left and shouted, “That does it, I’m out of here” as I stormed out onto the porch, down the steps and across the greenish brown lawn that barely covered our front yard. I got to the end of our street, sat on the cinderblock fence of a neighbor’s yard exactly five houses from ours and stared down the two great hills paved by Carlow Road while waiting desperately for my dad to come to me with open arms and tear filled eyes. Of course, that never happened, as the minutes dragged on like schoolwork. As the day slowly yielded to the night and my stomach began to growl in protest, my resolve collapsed faster than a house of cards under a steam roller. Looking back, I guess my dad really paid attention to the stuff we watched on T.V., especially that one episode of the Andy Griffith Show when Opie’s friend Arnold Winkler showed off his cool new bike and taught Opie how to get everything he wanted by throwing a series of temper tantrums until his father caved in. In the short run, one might conclude that the strategy Opie and I used to trick our dads into getting what we wanted backfired big-time. But after closer inspection, Opie and I got something even better, the opportunity to respect someone who was wise enough to not be manipulated and conned by a sawed off Dangerfield! Bob Cox is the founder and publisher of Go For It Magazine. He can be reached by phone at (916) 266-3115. His email address is coxrobert@comcast.net. Go For It Magazine is owned and operated in Rancho Cordova, CA. Copyright © 2012.
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With the long days of summer upon us, barbeque season has begun. If you don’t have everything you need to fire up the ‘barbie’, no worries. Make Grocery Outlet in Rancho Cordova your first stop and get everything you need to grill like a pro! We have all the accessories on your checklist to get started right away. By the way, the only thing you’ll love more than our big selection are the amazing savings on everything in the store, including mouthwatering Harris Ranch beef steaks and ribs and chicken from Foster Farms.
June is the month we show our appreciation for the dads and grads in our life and we want to help you celebrate their special day in style. Father’s Day is almost here (Sunday, June 17), so come in and visit our camping and barbeque supply sections. You’re sure to find something special for him to enjoy, so don’t procrastinate…go for it! Start saving today and enjoying the all the sights, scents and flavors of summer!
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The Details of Success By Bob Cox
From 1946 (Their first Aiman Nasrawi, the year) until 1980, the San owner of Aquamarine Francisco 49er’s were a Jewelers in Sacramento, struggling franchise which reminds me a lot of coach had won exactly zero N.F.L. Walsh. Over the years, Championships. From 1973he’s been saavy enough 1979 they went from bad to to hire and train fantastic worse, losing twice as many people who are not only games as they won (33-71). great with customers, Then something amazing they also have Aiman’s happened. They hired a keen eye for the details. brilliant, detail oriented I cannot think of any coach from Stanford named other business where an Bill Walsh and would go on eye for the details would to become the team of the be more important than Visit our showroom for a great selection of exquisite Aiman Nasrawi, Owner of 1980’s, earning four Super the jewelry business. stones. Aquamarine Jewelers. Bowl Championships. Fortunately for Aiman, Success didn’t happen immediately as it took Walsh two years he has that extraordinary gift and his customers love him! to turn the team around, but once he did, there was no looking Aiman got his big break early in his jewelry career, when he was back. What was Walsh’s secret to his extraordinary success? He hired by a company that is famous for offering exceptional quality drafted exceptionally talented players and then taught them how and service while being obsessively fanatical over the details: to play in a revolutionary new system (West Coast Offense) that Nordstrom. “That was one of the greatest blessings in business relied on precision timing and execution. His success was in the that I got, being hired to be one of Nordstrom’s jewelry designer/ details, doing the little things, over and over, and then eventually jeweler for 7 years. This gave me great experience in several aspects doing them better than anyone else. Although Walsh passed away of refurbishing and rebuilding vintage and heirloom jewelry. in 2007, his legacy lives on as over 30 men who trained under I also did lots of jewelry designing for a few large fine jewelers in Walsh or his assistant coaches have gone on to become head Sacramento,” explained Aiman. coaches in the National Football League. Q: Why is it so important to be detail oriented in your business? A: At Nordstrom, I learned that the art is in the details. Some jewelers may think that it’s okay to sell a chipped diamond or a flawed stone, but it is really my reputation on the line. I read somewhere that if a customer has a bad experience, they will tell 10 people. If the same customer has a good experience, they will tell one person. That’s why I always have to try harder to give people the quality, attention and respect that they deserve. Q: Family values are very important to you. Can you tell us a little bit about that? A: My mom and my dad Hayat and George Nasrawi are the reason for my success in life. They raised us with the belief that you must appreciate what you have in life. My dad is a retired movie director in Jordan while my mom did some acting live on stage and did part time hair styling privately to a few actresses and singers.
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Back row (left to right) Hayat and George Nasrawi. Front row (left to right): Alex, Aiman and Max Nasrawi.
Q: Have those core values translated into success in your business? A: Yes. Absolutely! Our customers trust us. So, me and my crew have lived up to their trust. Our repeat customers are our treasure. Without them, we wouldn’t be here. We appreciate every one of them. You also have to love people and treat them equally…that’s important. You can’t judge people by the way they look or talk. Q: How’s your family doing today? A: Thank God, they are doing great. My parents currently live in Massachusetts and I make sure that I see them often. My older brother, Alex Nasrawi, is the founder and the designer of the most luxurious, elegant Lex Diamond Watch.
Photos of recent events attended by Aiman Nasrawi.
odd, like aliens (laughing)! That was the only challenge, I really embraced my life here and I’m so thankful. Editor’s notes: For more information about Aquamarine Jewelers, stop by their beautiful showroom at 2628 Marconi Avenue in Sacramento, California. They are located at Fulton and Marconi, across the street from the Town & Country Shopping Center. Their phone number is (916) 483-5474 and their website is aquamarinejewelers.com.
Q: What was it about the United States that made you fall in love with it? A: I was 18 when I moved to the U.S. and it was the lifestyle, the freedom and the opportunities that continually amaze me. There are so many things that make it beautiful to be here. My brother Alex helped me greatly to start my life here. He was concerned about me going back during the war that was happening in Middle East, so I told him, “Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere (laughing)!” It was a fun beginning. I just try to live my life clean and simple. Q: Where there any hardships or challenges while adapting to a whole new country and culture? A: We studied English beginning in the first grade and I took French for six years, but the challenge was in speaking because we talked the English way (accent) and not the American way (of talking). So, we had a little bit of a hard time speaking. We felt
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Rancho Cordova 4th of July Celebration - July 3-4, 11 am-11 pm. FREE concerts each night and of course, FIREWORKS! Featuring the famous Kid’s Zone, carnival, beer garden, food court and the BEST home-town parade around starting at 10 am on the 4th. Visit RanchoCordovaJuly4th.com for details. FREE Summer Concerts, Movies & More Many of the local communities including Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, and East Sacramento are offering some awesome FREE events throughout the summer. Don’t let a beautiful summer evening go to waste!! Visit BobsPocket.com for our calendar and search for “FREE”. (Be sure to submit YOUR community events for posting as well.) NEW Farmers Market in Fair Oaks If you have enjoyed the fabulous markets by BeMoneySmartUSA at Sunrise Mall on Saturdays (8-1) and at Carmichael Park on Sundays (9-2), be sure to check out the NEW market starting June 13 on Wednesdays (3-8) at the Fair Oaks Village Park. Come enjoy great fresh produce and products as well as live music. Another great way to spend a summer evening!! For details about these events and more visit BobsPocket.com. You can also learn more about theses organizations that we are proud to work with:
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June happenings
Summert 2012 Summer Concerts in Carmichael Park:
21st Annual Community Concert Band Festival June 4 & 5, 21st, 11am-7pm (Sponsored by the Sac. Valley Symphonic Band Association). The following concert times are 6:30-8:30pm and will be held at Carmichael Park Band Shell, 5750 Grant Ave: Capital City Concert Band (50-60 piece Concert Band) June 10. Mick Martin & the Blues Rockers (Rock n’ Roll/ Blues) June 16. Swing Masters (Big Band/Swing Music) June 17. Group Therapy (Classic Rock/R&B) June 24. Q-Balls (60s-80s Classic Rock) June 30.
FREE Movies in the Park: UP, Friday, June 8, Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave. Movie begins at sunset. Bring a blanket, lawn chair & flashlight.
2012 “Concert in the Park” Series: Thursdays, 7–9 PM, in the Village Park, Fair Oaks.
Tom Rigney and Flambeau, June 14, Cajun/ Zydeco, Ballads, Waltzes, Boogie Woogie. Old West Trio, June 21, Swan Family Vision Cowboy Ballads, Swing & Yodeling Tunes. PROXY, June 28, Hits from the 60’s to present.
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“Thunder in The Valley Show & Shine” Thunder Valley Casino, 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln CA., Friday, June 1, 2012. Open to all 1972 and older American made or American powered vehicles. Free admission. Awards, Raffles, Music , food and drinks available. Come out and enjoy the evening. Downtown Lincoln 6th Annual Classic Car Show June 2, 2012. Rods & Relics of Lincoln Hills and Lincoln VFW Post 3010 will host, open to all 1972 and older American Made or American Powered Vehicles. Raffle prizes, Great Music, Great Food Vendors and fun for all in beautiful Historic Downtown Lincoln. Boy Scout breakfast 7-10 am. The Project Cowgirl, June 8-10, at the Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento (Cal Expo). Producers are looking for the Next Great American Horsewoman. The event will be filmed as the second event in the RFD-TV series to be aired this winter. Mustangs and Fords in the Park XVI Car Show Saturday, June 9, 8:30am Hagan Community Park, Rancho Cordova. • Pancake breakfast 8:30 until 10:00 - $5.00. • Music, food and raffle. • Dash plaques and goodie bags for all pre-registered entries. • Over 56 awards in 29 categories, plus trophy’s for Best in Show (Mustang). The Mastermind Hunt: Sacramento Saturday, June 9, 4:00pm Courtyard at 1801 L Street, Sacramento Your mission: Assemble a team of family and friends, and use your collective brainpower to solve a series of fun and challenging clues. Father’s Day BBQ Jun 17, 2012. Please join us as Rayna’s Gourmet Catering grills your favorite meats on site. BBQ Chicken, Tri Tip Steak, Vegetarian Skewers and much much more! For information call 916-744-1803. Location: Scribner Bend Vineyards, 9051 River Road, Sacramento, CA.
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time Fun! Father’s Day Vineyard Tour at Lava Cap Winery Jun 17, 2012. Tour at 11:30am & 2pm. Treat dad to a complimentary tour of Lava Cap’s vineyards this Father’s Day. Afterward, come enjoy a tasting in our tasting room. Bring the whole family, relax on the deck, and enjoy the lovely views. Gourmet deli items and picnic baskets available for purchase. Please call 530.621.0175 to reserve a spot today! Location: Lava Cap Winery, 2221 Fruitridge Rd, Placerville, CA. Summer Day Camp: Junior Farmers/ Counselors in Training Monday, June 18, 8:00a Soil Born Farm’s American River Ranch, Rancho Cordova. American Graffiti Jun 21, 2012. The coming of age modern day classic AMERICAN GRAFFITI will be on the BIG screen one time only! Join other baby boomers in remembering those happy days. Be entertained by the antics of Richard Dreyfus, Harrison Ford and other great performers who went on to major careers in film. Wear poodle skirts and white t-shirts and join in the fun. Box office opens 5:30 pm, doors open 6:30. The State Theatre, 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA.
South Lake Tahoe Home Tour Jun 23, 2012, 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm American Association of University Women (AAUW) South Lake Tahoe Home Tour $20-$25, 801 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, phone: 775-309-3911. Sandles Foundation Presents: Casino Royale Saturday, June 23, 7:00pm Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Sacramento What: The Sandles Foundation Casino Royale Night blends food, music, glamour and gaming to raise awareness for the fight against Prostate & Breast Cancer. Summer Day Camp: Sprouts Monday, June 25, 8:00am Soil Born Farm’s American River Ranch, Rancho Cordova.
Placer County Fair Jun 21, 2012 - Jun 24, 2012 Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All American City Blvd., Roseville, CA.
Sacramento Bark For Life Furry Fundraiser Saturday, June 30, 10:00am Southside Park, Sacramento Bring your best canine friends and join us for a fun-filled day starting with a walk, and then continuing with demos, contests and game. June June 2012 2012 GO GO FOR FOR IT IT 17
Local Business Owner Knocks Out Competition By Bob Cox
In most businesses, owners have to deal with each and every person who walks through their door. Of course, not every person is pleasant to deal with. With that in mind, I feel extremely fortunate to be in a business where I have more control. I actually get to choose the people I want to spend my time with and I love it! Over the years, I’ve really become selective by spending my time with people that I genuinely like, trust and respect. Out of all the clients I work with, Jay Brown, the owner of Official Smog ranks at the top of that short list. I knew Jay was an unusually hard worker when he told me that he owned three shops and also ran his own computer engineering business, but when I found out the other day that he was planning to box professionally later this year, I had a hard time believing it. Boxing is an unusually physically and mentally demanding sport that almost always requires hours and hours of training every day. Most professional boxers have little or no time for anything else, especially owning a business. Well, I did a little research and found out that Jay is not just your average boxer. He has been ranked number 3 in the United States in Amateur boxing for the last four years. He’s also ranked in the U.S. Olympic Trials as one of the top 10 boxers in the United States in the super heavyweight division. This is a weight class where most of his opponents stand around 6’7 to 6’9 and weigh in somewhere between 270 to 300 pounds! Since Jay is about average in height at 5’9 with a stocky build, I asked him how he is not only able to compete, but to actually consistently beat opponents that are so much larger and younger. “My style is a lot like former heavyweight champions Joe Frazier and Mike Tyson. I use lots of head movement and rely great inside power. I broke Tyson’s junior Olympic record for the fastest knockout with a five second knockout at the united nationals,” said Jay. I asked Jay how he manages to find the time to train. “Right now, with running my engineering company full time and running
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three auto shops full time, you really have to find the dedication and time to train. Right now, every morning I wake up and start my day off with two hours of training and by the time I’m finished with my work around 6 to 8 o’clock at night, I’ll finish my day off with two more hours of training for a total of four hours a day. A lot of my friends call me the alien because they don’t see where I have time to sleep or do anything else! Anything worth having is worth sacrificing the time for,” explained Jay. Jay was involved in sports while attending high school and college. He played football in high school and college. During his days at American River College and Sac State, he earned a spot as the starting running back. I asked him how he got involved with boxing. “After a few years in the professional world, I decided to get back into sports and try something else like boxing. The first three months of being a boxer, I captured the Northern California Gold Gloves Championship and in my first year I placed number 4 in the United States in the Nationals. I won the National Tournament at the California state level and went on to fight in the National Tournament and ranked number 4 in the United States my first year. I asked Jay what’s his secret to success was. He went on to explain it in five words: “Hard work, dedication and focus. I’m 33 years old right now and I would have been the oldest boxer in history to make the Olympics. I wasn’t able to make that dream happen because I missed the trials due to my father’s death. To be competing on a platform with 18-22 year old guys at my age surely felt good,” smiled Jay. Jay has a consistent approach and philosophy with everything he does in life. “Boxing is a mentally tough sport and just carrying that over to my day to day life has allowed me to be the type of person I am in business. When things are slow or when obstacles present themselves, that’s when my mental toughness takes over. My computer engineering business is doing great and it’s allowed me to open up the auto shops. I don’t have to rely on the automotive industry to make my living, so I’m able to offer a lower price to the public to help the people who can’t afford to spend $70-$80 on a smog check. I’m able to offer it at a more reasonable price and I have good employees that help carry the weight of the business on their shoulders. I feel good that I’ve helped create a few more jobs and make it affordable for them to live as well,” Jay remarked.
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Car Tech Talk Branching Out By Walter Ford For the past 6 years or so, we’ve dedicated ourselves to being a BMW/Mini only shop. Over the course of business, we’ve been asked to work on other makes, most of which we’ve turned down. However, for our really good customers, we’ve been known to make exceptions. One of our goals was to be the best BMW/Mini repair facility in the Sacramento area. I think we’ve been able to do this by sticking to basic principles of business and customer service. One recurring theme over time has been the request to work on Volkswagens. In my past, I’ve worked for a premier VW tuner/ repair shop in Santa Clara. It’s where I learned the business from the ground up. It is also our future… Valley Motorwerks is adding Volkswagen to the lineup of vehicles we service. Volkswagens use similar control units, Bosch, Siemens, etc. Consequently, the most complicated issues we will run into are already within our skill set. Additionally, Valley Motorwerks is already a Bosch Certified Service Center. We do not take this responsibility lightly. We will make the transition slowly over the next month or so. This is to insure that all of our customers, regardless of car brand, experience a smooth transition. An Odd Problem with an Odder Repair We recently had a customer that was experiencing some
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drivability issues. It was not missing or hesitating, it just felt low on power under medium to hard acceleration. We performed all the normal tests, one of which told us it was running lean. We performed updates to the engine software. Additionally, we “smoke” tested the entire intake system and found nothing. However, for us, it seemed to run well and we released the car after resetting its adaptations. We asked the customer to return if the problem resurfaced. A few months had passed and she returned with an oil leak and the drivability issue. We had already looked at it and had previously repaired another oil leak, so the checkout was free. When she dropped it off, I explained that a bad leak could possibly cause a rough running problem too. Remove the oil filler cap on a BMW and you’ll see what I mean. The engine is a sealed unit, the engine breather system relies on a completely sealed engine as it returns overpressure back into the intake system in a closed loop. We found the oil pan bolts (finger tight) as the source of the leak. Additionally, a transmission bolt was in the wrong place and had never been and never could be tightened. The oil pan bolts are aluminum and are “torque to yield” one time use only. However, as a favor to a very good customer, we snugged them down for her to stem the leak temporarily. She had to go through her service records to see when the transmission had been removed. The car had only been worked on at a dealership until its visit to us, which was quite unnerving. The good news is that her car runs perfectly again and for now at least, her oil leak is resolved! Editor’s notes: Walter Ford is the owner of Valley Motorwerks. He can be reached at his shop, which is located at 11401 White Rock Road in Rancho Cordova, CA. His phone number is (916) 636-9526 and his website is www.vmwerks.com.
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