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 How to stay a happy homeowner
L
ast month I did the er Amanda McReynolds
nastiest thing a starts a decorating job,
homeowner ever has she always fishes around
to do – I snaked my Michelle the attic and garage to
shower drain. Carl incorporate items the
I was ashamed I let it Editor homeowners already
get so bad that showering have. It’s an eco-friendly
had turned into wading. – and free – way to deco-
The rule in my house is rate. See the story on
that if it’s my hair clog- beyond the typical week- page 23.
ging the drain, I get to ly cleaning to keep our And if you’re looking to
clean it up. While sup- house in tip-top shape. buy or sell a home, real
pressing my gag reflex, I Our article on spring estate team Paul Rogers
was able to pull three cleaning (see page 10) and Laurie Lock have
putrid clumps of hair alerted me to some some interesting things
from the pipes. things I missed. (When’s to say about the market
It got me thinking – the last time you cleaned right now in Granite Bay.
what other cleaning proj- the space behind your Check out what they
ects have I neglected to fridge? Be honest!) do (and how they help
do in three years of This month, we also homeowners consider-
homeownership? take a look at some new ing short sales) on page 6.
So I came up with an ways to redesign your
annual list of things my home space.
a view inside 16 husband and I must do When Interior Design-
Michelle Carl is the editor
of the Granite Bay View.

Hope rolls CORRECTION

Granite Bay based nonprofit puts the less fortunate on bikes. The article “Love is in the air” in the February edition contained a misspelling.
Dream Smiles’ dentist is Dr. Sherman Khodai, D.D.S.

ALSO IN THE ISSUE:

Clean up your act! 10 Dining 14
A room-by-room look at what may be missing
from your spring cleaning list. Real Estate 29
Parenting 36
No cost room makeovers 23 Fitness 38
Interior designer shares her tips for “upcycling” Daytripper 40
the stuff you already have. Calendar 42

ON THE COVER:
Paul Rogers and Laurie Lock of Sellstate Realty First know how to get the sale in Granite Bay.
COVER PHOTO BY ANNE STOKES

APRIL 2011

Volume 21 • Number 4

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Five high schools
band together for
benefit concert
11th annual Music for Hope supports ALS
research and American Cancer Society
The Oakmont, Roseville, Woodcreek, Ante-
lope, and Granite Bay High School concert
bands will hold the 11th annual Music for
Hope benefit concert in the Granite Bay High
School performing arts theater at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13.
This unique event will feature performanc-
es by the concert bands from each high
school. All proceeds from ticket sales and
donations will be donated to ALS and the
American Cancer Society.
The first Music for Hope concert was held in
the spring of 2000 to benefit the ALS Associa-
tion in honor of a generous, selfless volunteer
band mom, who
was diagnosed with MUSIC FOR HOPE
Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis in 1999. What: Benefit for
ALS Research and
Her generosity and the American Cancer
graciousness Society featuring
touched the lives of concert bands from COURTESY • JON ROSDAIL
many folks in band, five local high
scouting, and
throughout the
schools
When: 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13
Backyard buddies
community.
In the years fol- Where: Granite Bay Granite Bay resident Jon Rosdail was sitting in his surprised by the big bird.
lowing, several other High School per- home office in February when his dog bolted to the “You never see a hawk in the backyard,” Rosdail
band parents were forming arts theater,
1 Grizzly Way, Gran- backyard. Rosdail followed, but did not expect to said. “I know we live in an area of abundant and
diagnosed with can- ite Bay see a hawk looking right back at him. diverse nature, but this one surprised me.”
cer, and this annual Tickets: Suggested
benefit grew to “We’ve seen all kinds of things in our backyard,” (And don’t worry, his dog did no harm to the rap-
donation of $10 for
include fundraising adults and $5 for Rosdail said. “I’ve never seen a giant hawk stand- tor.)
for the American children and seniors ing next to the pool.”
Cancer Society as Info: Contact Christi According to Rosdail, a nest of hawks is about
well. Schifferle at (916) ~ Staff report
791-1006 or
100 yards away from his house, but he was still
The legacy of
these courageous cschifferle@gmail
and inspiring indi- .com
viduals is celebrated
each year with the
coming together of the local school bands to
Refrigerator can be yours - along with the 50 bottles of wine inside
share an evening of symphonic arrange- It’s got body and a complex bou- indulge two great passions: caring for
ments. To date, the Music for Hope concert quet, with overtones of contributing FUNNY BONES animals and experiencing fine wine,”
has raised over $33,000 in support of these to a great cause. What: A night of comedy and awards to said Placer SPCA CEO Leilani Vierra.
charities. Tickets are on sale now for Placer benefit the Placer SPCA All proceeds from the Grand Prize
Tickets to the Music for Hope concert event SPCA’s grand prize drawing of a free- When: 5:30 -9:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 Drawing will benefit Placer SPCA.
are available for a suggested donation of $10 standing wine refrigerator, fully Where: Timber Creek Ballroom at Sun Tickets for the raffle are $10 for one
for adults and $5 for children and seniors. stocked with 50 bottles of quality, City, Roseville, 7050 Del Webb Blvd or $25 for three. Tickets can be pur-
To purchase an advance ticket to this popu- hand-selected wine. Info: (916) 782-7722 or (530) 885-7387, chased at the Placer SPCA Compan-
lar event or to make a donation to this The value of the prize is more than ext. 102. ion Animal Care Center at 150 Cor-
fundraiser, contact Christi Schifferle at (916) $2,000 and the winner will be chosen poration Yard Road in Roseville, or by
791-1006 or cschifferle@gmail.com. If avail- at Placer SPCA’s Funny Bones event submitting a form available at
able, tickets will also be sold at the door the on April 29. must be 21 years of age or older to www.placerspca.org/funnybones.
night of the event. Ticket holders do not need to claim the prize. To order by phone, call (916) 782-
~ Staff report attend the event to win the prize but “For some, this is an opportunity to 7722 or (530) 885-7387, ext. 102.

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GRANITE BAY VIEW • APRIL 5
Keys to success
Paul Rogers and Laurie Lock have gained
Masters status helping homeowners
navigate a tricky market
BY EILEEN WILSON
SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW
T
rying to make real estate
decisions in this market is
tricky. Most Granite Bay
residents know of homes that
have been sold as short sales or
even homes that have been
foreclosed by banks. Home-
owners, unfortunately, are the
casualties of a depressed econ-
omy and plummeting home
prices.
Though many Granite Bay
homeowners are happy with
their homes and mortgages,
most still have questions.
What is my home worth?
Should I consider a mortgage
modification? What’s the differ-
ence between a short sale and
a foreclosure, and how would
either affect my credit?
Luckily, Granite Bay real
estate specialists Paul Rogers
and Laurie Lock have answers.
Surrounded by giant white
boards with property address-
es and statuses meticulously
markered, the two real estate
specialists have been at the top
of their market in the area for
over four years, and Rogers has
been in the business for almost
two decades.
“I worked as a firefighter and
EMT in St. Louis for 17 years,
and worked on real estate sales
and investing on my days off,”
Rogers said.
Today Rogers prides himself
on the fact that his colleagues
call him “Mr. Open House.”
Agents with Sellstate Realty
First, Rogers and Lock are part
of the elite Masters Club, a
group of Realtors who have
sold over $3,000,000 in real
estate in the past year, and who
have closed eight or more real
estate transactions.
“It’s tough to make Masters
status, especially in this mar-
ket,” Rogers explained.
But Rogers and Lock haven’t
seemed to struggle, though the
6 APRIL • GRANITE BAY VIEW
“You’re not going to
see a better time,
price-wise, than right
now. You’re at the
bottom of the Granite
Bay real estate market
right now. If you’re an
investor, now is the
time.”
Paul Rogers, Realtor
market has been challenging.
Working as a team, the couple
has closed more than 60 real
estate transactions in the last
two years.
“Literally every weekend I’m
holding an open house,”
Rogers said — a key to why the
team has been so successful. “A
lot of agents will tell their
clients that holding open hous-
es does not sell homes, but I
say that knowing all the inven-
tory and meeting buyers at
open houses is one of the
strategies that has allowed me
to sell 60 homes in the last two
years.”
For potential homebuyers,
Rogers recommends buying
now.
“You’re not going to see a
better time, price-wise, than
right now,” Rogers said. “You’re
at the bottom of the Granite
Bay real estate market right
now. If you’re an investor, now ANNE STOKES • GRANITE BAY VIEW
is the time.” Realtors with Sellstate Realty First Paul Rogers and Laurie Lock help a client sign paperwork
Lock agreed. “You can buy an in their office.
existing house today a lot
cheaper than you could build short sale or foreclosure. Experts in short sales, the home’s value is.
it,” she said. “Ask yourself, What is your couple gives consumers a no- “Someone needs to sit down
Lock and Rogers, who are game plan, what is your busi- cost report on their options, with homeowners, and explain
partners both in real estate and ness plan?” Rogers said. “What whether they’re upside down their options based on each
their personal lives, also spe- are the tax ramifications, what on their home (if homeowners individual situation,” Lock
cialize in counseling sellers, does your real estate profes- owe more than their home is said. “Was your home a rental,
whether in a typical sale, or if a sional, bank adviser or lawyer worth), or they’re simply test- initially, or maybe there is a
homeowner is considering a advise?” ing the waters to see what their • SEE KEYS PAGE 8
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“You can buy an existing house today a lot cheaper than you could build it.” KEYS
Laurie Lock continued from page 6
first and second mortgage on
the property — there are differ-
ent tax ramifications depend-
ing on each situation. There are
no cookie-cutter solutions.”
The team, in addition to
helping homeowners sell or
short sale their homes, doesn’t
stop working with their clients
once the sale has been com-
pleted.
“We take it a step further,
helping the sellers repair their
credit,” Lock said. “It takes two
to three years to repair credit,
but you can’t just sit back and
let it happen — you need to
work to re-establish your good
credit by paying current credit
obligations on time to re-sea-
son your credit, and getting a
new, secured credit card to
help establish credit.”
In addition to real estate
sales, Rogers is a wealth-man-
ANNE STOKES • GRANITE BAY VIEW agement expert, and has trav-
Paul Rogers and Laurie Lock have gained recognition in this year’s Masters Club after selling eled around the world, speak-
more than $3,000,000 in real estate in the past year. ing at wealth building events,
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“When it comes to investing
in real estate, buyers should try
to purchase their primary
home, but also a rental for each
child they have,” Rogers said.
“For every home you have as a
rental, that property will pro-
vide income to pay for a child
to go to college in 20 years.”
Rogers posits that if each of
us, or our parents, would have
purchased the homes to the left
and the right of us 30 years ago,
our financial position would be
more secure today.
At the end of the day, when
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“There are so many facets to
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 Spruce up your spring cleaning routine
Experts share tips
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spotless home
BY LAURA O’BRIEN
GRANITE BAY VIEW CORRESPONDENT

T
he sweet smell of spring is
in the air and that means
it’s time to whip out the
cleaning supplies. Two local
companies offered their sug-
gestions for making each room
of your home sparkle.
Clean your home from top to
bottom first, and follow up
with carpet cleaning last, said
Always Green Clean owner
Kevin Manzer. Always Green
Clean is an organic carpet
cleaning company based in
Gold River with offices in
Roseville and Sacramento.
“That’s going to do the very
best job of removing every-
thing,” Manzer said.
Since the company was
incorporated a year ago,
Always Green Clean already
has amassed a loyal customer
base. When Groupon featured
the company last December
Manzer bought a new truck to
keep up with appointments.
Housecleaning business ow- PHOTOS BY PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
ner Teira Taylor of TaylorMaid Mike Gorton of Always Green Clean cleans the carpet of a home in Granite Bay with cleaners that utilize natural enzymes.
Cleaning Services in Rocklin
has shown ingenuity in reach-
ing customers, too. Taylor pro- Clean your home from Degrease or replace the
vides “a la carte” and “tidy up” top to bottom first, filter above your stove
cleaning services for those who
can’t afford a maid but still and follow up with twice a year. That
need cleaning help.
Start your top-to-bottom
carpet cleaning last. boosts its efficiency and
clean with your ceilings and helps keep cabinets and
clean the vent covers, Taylor Finish at the bottom of the
said. house with carpet cleaning. baseboards clean.
“Since we’re in an area where Dirt and other contaminants
we run our air conditioning or that settle in your carpet and nets. Discard or donate items
heat nearly all year-round your on your floor may be invisible, you no longer need. Consoli-
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she said. “Even if it doesn’t look like it’s Check expiration dates of
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As you move down to the nontoxic and biodegradable pets,” he added. Clean out your junk drawer, of your cabinets for finger-
floor, dust and clean window carpet cleaning product. Taylor identified additional keeping any important prints and spatter.
shutters or blinds, window sills, “(Families) want that peace areas of focus as you clean your receipts. Degrease or replace the filter
and baseboards. of mind to know that the prod- home room-by-room. Sort the items in your cabi- • SEE CLEAN PAGE 12

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CLEAN: Let your children clean under the couch cushions, they may find money
continued from page 10
above your stove twice a year.
That boosts its efficiency and
helps keep cabinets and base-
boards clean.
Wash the inside of the refrig-
erator, removing food, shelves
and drawers, wiping all sur-
faces and then replacing every-
thing. Then clean the top of the
fridge and behind the fridge.
Clean your oven. When using
the self-clean option, under-
stand that it won’t produce
spotless results.
Bathroom
Conduct the same assess-
ment of the contents of your
bathroom cabinets as you did
in your kitchen. Throw out old
makeup. Identify expired pre-
scriptions for proper disposal.
For a really dirty tub, try bak-
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the foaming helps remove
stains.
Try this technique for a stub-
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sponge to the scouring side
and rub the stained area in cir-
cles; rinse off the area and dry
it; repeat as necessary. Use
either a natural cleaning solu-
tion or a mild abrasive, such as
Ajax.
Call a professional if you sus-
pect mold in any area of your
home. Mold usually is an indi-
cator of a home maintenance
problem.
Call a professional if
you suspect mold in
any area of your home.
Mold usually is an
indicator of a home
maintenance problem.
Bedroom
Reorganize your closet,
packing away your cool-weath-
er clothes and replacing them
with warmer-weather items.
Select clothing for donation.
Vacuum the closet floor.
Vacuum between your mat-
tress and box spring as well as
underneath the bed.
Dust any exposed parts of
your bed frame.
Clean the doors and switch
plates in every room of your
home at least twice a year. Use
a mild cleanser safe for painted
surfaces. Look for areas chil-
dren and pets frequent. Even a
cat’s tail can leave a mark.
Living Room
Stained wood trim and base-
boards should be treated like
any other furniture.
For lightly soiled areas, use a
clean, soft microfiber or cotton
cloth with a very small amount
of moisture, such as a light mist
of cleaning solution.
Apply a wood cleaner such
as Orange Glo or Old English to
more heavily soiled areas.
Involve your children in
cleaning underneath the
couch cushions. They might
find mind money or their
favorite missing toys.
Vacuum underneath the
cushions and underneath the
couch. Fluff and flip the cush-
ions if possible.
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Where: Folsom Lake State
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Clean-up projects include:
Trimming or removal of
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coupled with delightful bits of
candies and globs of chocolate
syrup appealed to my taste
buds — a lot, and often.
What started as a harmless
treat enjoyed with friends
turned into a five-nights-a-
week habit, sometimes I acted
alone.
But now, several months lat-
er, I’ve cleaned up my act, so I
ventured to GelaYo, a frozen
yogurt and gelato establish-
ment on Auburn Folsom Road
in Granite Bay. The easy-to-
spot location in a busy shop-
ping center is a mere five miles
or so from Folsom Lake, mak-
ing GelaYo perfect after a relax-
ing afternoon spent on the
water, a mountain biking
adventure or a few days of
camping.
The store boasts a pleasant
outdoor environment for cus-
tomers to enjoy when the
weather cooperates and an
inviting place to hang out with
friends inside. GelaYo isn’t just
a spot to grab a quick cup of
yogurt and split — it provides a
comfortable venue for chilling
out and engaging in conversa-
tion.
Occasionally, the shop hosts
live musicians.
GelaYo features nice mom-
and-pop touches, with hand-
written signs describing flavors
and topping selections.
My general rule of thumb for
desserts is “chocolate on
chocolate on chocolate.” I
grabbed a cup — yogurt costs
38 cents an ounce here — and
proceeded to pour in country
vanilla and Hershey’s Kiss
yogurt, topped with chocolate
gelato.
GelaYo only offers one gelato
flavor at a time and I would
14 APRIL • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Austin “Ace” Erickson, 5, and his mother, Kim, share a laugh while eating yogurt at GelaYo in
Granite Bay.
GelaYo isn’t just a spot
to grab a quick cup of
yogurt and split — it
provides a comfortable
venue for chilling out
and engaging in
conversation.
have preferred more variety of
Italy’s version of ice cream. I
couldn’t differentiate between
the taste of the yogurt and gela-
to, but both were yummy.
Next, I layered chocolate
sprinkles, Oreo cookie pieces
and chocolate morsels on top.
Just to downplay my chocolate
fetish, I dumped in rainbow
sprinkles and waffle cone
pieces. When I say “dump” I
PHOTOS BY PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Sean Erickson, left, and his daughter, Hailey, 7, enjoy yogurt
at GelaYo in Granite Bay.
mean “dump.” I want toppings
in every spoonful of yogurt.
GelaYo has about three-
dozen toppings to choose
from, including fresh fruit, gra-
nola, cookies, cereals, candies,
This cup of yogurt fea-
tures country vanilla,
Hershey’s Kiss, blueberry
acai and pomegranate
raspberry with sprinkles
on top.
GELAYO
Where: 8789 Auburn
Folsom Road, Suite D in
Granite Bay
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mondays through
Saturdays, noon to 8 p.m.
Sundays
Info: Call (916) 789-8888
nuts and even Frosted Mini-
Wheats. Unlike some yogurt
shops, GelaYo wisely refrains
from going overboard with top-
pings and doesn’t offer every
possible type known to man.
My friend opted for blueber-
ry acai and pomegranate rasp-
berry yogurt covered with blue-
berries, strawberries and rain-
bow sprinkles. Apparently, he’s
one of those “healthy food
fanatics” that stays away from
chocolate. To each their own.
The yogurt’s consistency was
good. GelaYo offers what might
be described as standard
frozen yogurt fare, which also
means it’s absolutely delicious.
For customers not in the mood
for frozen dessert, check out
the menu’s espresso drinks and
smoothies.
Sena Christian can be reached at
senac@goldcountrymedia.com.
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Seared Diver Scallops with Black pepper
Pancetta and Creamy Grits Diced pancetta or bacon

This delicious, comforting dish can be
made at home using instant grits in place of
stone ground grits. Serves two. Provided
courtesy Chef Michael Williams of Pause
Lounge & Kitchen.
INGREDIENTS:
4 U10 scallops
(also known as day boat scallops)
Instant grits
Organic whole milk
Organic heavy cream
Olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted organic butter
2 rashers of pancetta or bacon
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked black pepper
Grits
3/4 cup instant grits
3 cups of organic whole milk
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Bring 3 cups organic whole milk and 1/4
teaspoon kosher salt to a full simmer, slow-
PHOTOS BY TOBY LEWIS • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Seared Diver Scallops with Pancetta and
Creamy Grits is a comforting seafood
option at Pause Lounge & Kitchen.
ly add 3/4 cup of instant grits.
Reduce heat to medium/low heat, cook for
5 minutes while constantly stirring until
thickened. Remove from heat and reserve.
Scallops
4 U10 diver scallops
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
DIRECTIONS:
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Make sure
your scallops are patted dry, then season
each side with kosher salt and black pep-
per. Get a small sauté pan and heat the oil
until it shimmers, add each scallop one by
one searing a single side. Add 2 table-
spoons unsalted butter and turn each scal-
lop; insert the sauté pan into your pre-
heated oven for 2 minutes. Remove the
scallops from the oven and slowly spoon
the melted butter over the seared scallop.
Remove scallop from sauté pan (allow the
Chef Michael Williams
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Hope and spokes – and so much more
Granite Bay
nonprofit provides
bicycles for the
homeless
BY MARGARET SNIDER
GRANITE BAY VIEW CORRESPONDENT
T
he first that Granite Bay
resident Shawn Holiday
had any contact with the
homeless was when he decid-
ed on a whim to attend a
downtown Sacramento out-
reach in June of 2008.
He did not realize that his life
was about to change.
A cycling enthusiast, he fixed
a bike while he was there. In
July he went back with two
bikes to give away.
“By the end of summer, I
came up with the idea of Cycles
4 Hope and purchased 50 bikes
on my own, and got started
from there,” Holiday said.
Now Cycles 4 Hope goes to
downtown Sacramento every
fourth Saturday to reach out to
those whose transportation
need can be filled by a bicycle,
or those who have bicycles, but
don’t have the means to main-
tain them.
They take with them 10 to 15
bikes and hand out around 200
raffle tickets to the people in
need who have gathered there.
When the bikes have been raf-
fled off, they set up their repair
stands and start getting to work
on patching tires and oiling
gears.
“When we show up at 8:30 in
the morning, there will be 50-
75 people,” Holiday said.
“There will be a line of bikes
half a block long, people wait-
ing to get their bikes fixed.”
Besides their fourth Saturday
outreach, volunteers meet
twice a month, on first and
third Wednesday evenings, at
the shop to fix up donated
bikes.
Now an official nonprofit
based in Granite Bay, Cycles 4
Hope has been part of many
success stories.
“An out-of-work contractor
16 APRIL • GRANITE BAY VIEW
MARGARET SNIDER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Volunteer Curt Nichols, managing director of Cycles for Hope, works on a bike at Wrench
Night in March.
“When we
show up at
8:30 in the
morning,
there will
be 50-75
people. There will be a
line of bikes half a block
long, people waiting to
get their bikes fixed.”
Shawn Holiday, Cycles 4 Hope
COURTESY helping people in such a sim-
Cycles 4 Hope downtown Sacramento outreach happens ple and important way.
every fourth Saturday. “We’ll hand out 200-300 raffle tickets Ken Murray of Sacramento,
for 10 bikes,” said Founder Shawn Holiday. “Then we’ll raffle who has been a member of
them off.” Sacramento Area Bicycle Advo-
cates for 15 years, found Cycles
unfortunately fell into some to find work, get around town, 4 Hope when he was surfing
addictions, alcohol,” Holiday and both him and his wife are the web for bicycle services for
said. “He was going through a off the street now.” low income people.
program. We provided him a The program is an opportu- “I put a message on their
bike, and he was able to use it nity for volunteers who enjoy Facebook,” Murray said. “I said
“I’m not really
advanced, but I can
change flats. It’s good to
see people’s reactions
when they get the
bikes. They look really
happy. It helps.”
Rowan Maze Conway, 13, volunteer
that I’d just show up with my
tools.”
Many of the volunteers bring
family who also help. Volunteer
Jeff Conway’s daughter Rowan
Maze Conway, 13, comes to
Wrench Night and works on
bikes. She also goes to the out-
reach events occasionally.
“I’m not really advanced, but
I can change flats,” she said.
“It’s good to see people’s reac-
tions when they get the bikes.
They look really happy. It
helps.”
Volunteer Curt Nichols of El
Dorado Hills retired in January
from Intel, where he was a vice
president. Although Holiday
works for Intel doing business
development and strategy,
Nichols met him only by acci-
dent when he saw Holiday’s
name on an e-mail.
According to Holiday,
Nichols said, “I thought I saw
your name somewhere, are you
the same Shawn that runs
Cycles 4 Hope?”
Nichols has now stepped up
as managing director for the
organization. He is an avid
cyclist himself.
“Shawn is president and
founder and the visionary,”
Nichols said. “I’m kind of the
day-to-day guy. It’s fun.”
The group has need for a few
basic things to carry on with
their work, according to
Nichols. They need mechanics,
bicycles, especially adult bicy-
cles, and money. Though the
group is 100 percent volunteer,
they need money to pay rent,
buy parts, and also to procure
safety items, such as helmets,
lights, and locks, which tend to
be expensive.
 Holiday sees expansion
in the future.
“My goal here as we
grow the organization is to
get chapters in different
states and grow into not
just impacting the United
States but globally,” Holi-
day said. “We did our first
partnership with a pro-
gram called Bicycles for
Humanity last year, we
shipped 50 bikes to Africa.
That was our first opportu-
nity to provide bikes out-
side the United States.”
Holiday and Nichols
also want to train more
people for bike repair.
They have already started
doing this to a limited
degree in their fourth Sat-
urday outreach.
Holiday said that the
organization is about
hope, independence, and
opportunity.
“It’s completely awe-
some to see the look on MARGARET SNIDER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
people’s faces when they Cycles 4 Hope volunteers Ken Murray (fore-
get a bike and desperately ground) and Jeff Sloan working at Wrench
need one,” Nichols said. Night in March.

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eye on granite bay

Fair gives
‘Access’ to
awareness
M
ore than 50 exhibitors
participated in the 6th
annual Access to Care
Fair at Bayside Church in Gran-
ite Bay Saturday, March 19.
The event, hosted by A Touch Dan Ennis, owner of
of Understanding, featured American MedEquip
seminars on autism led by in Roseville, performs
physicians from the Sutter maintenance on a
Neuroscience Institute and the wheelchair during
UC Davis Mind Institute. the wheelchair clinic
Besides the seminars and at the Access to Care
exhibitors, attendees explored Fair in Granite Bay
the therapeutic values of mar- Saturday, March 19.
tial arts, which were demon-
strated by students with dis- PHILIP WOOD •
abilities, interactive sports and GRANITE BAY VIEW
dance performances.
“This is a huge event that
gives people a chance to see
what’s out there for people with
special needs,” said Susie
Glover of A Touch of Under-
standing.
A Touch of Understanding is
a Granite Bay organization that
provides disability awareness
programs that educate people
on the challenges people with
special needs face.
“This is the largest event of
its kind in Northern California,”
Glover said.
COURTESY • SUSIE GLOVER
~ Philip Wood Kate Wilmarth, a senior at Granite Bay High School,
demonstrates karate. Wilmarth had to have her feet
amputated when she was four days old. She holds a sec-
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW ond degree black belt in the martial art.
Author Carol Anita Ryan, left, of Gold River, talks with
nursing students Rimmy Kaur, Jin Lo and Yuri Namiki
about her newly published memoir about her travels and
romance before she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Ryan, a former computer programmer, has more books in
the works.

Jay Turner, 16, of Fair Oaks,

Tony Hughes demonstrates
karate in his wheelchair at
the Access to Care Fair.
Hughes, who has spina bifi-
da, has earned a second
degree black belt in the art.
COURTESY • SUSIE GLOVER
who has cerebral palsy, demon-
strates stunts on his tridynamic
tricycle that is designed for peo-
ple with special needs. Then tri-
cycle significantly reduces injury
risks while still allowing riders
to perform stunts and tricks.
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW

18 APRIL • GRANITE BAY VIEW

in brief
Organic gardening
workshop scheduled
Granite Bay Public Library
will host an Introduction to
Backyard Organic Gardening
workshop at 2 p.m. Saturday,
April 30, at 6475 Douglas Blvd.
in Granite Bay.
Urban Gardener James
Bridges will teach you how to
plant a lush, organic garden in
your backyard for your own
eating pleasure.
Call James Bridges at (916)
715-3267 for info.
Bag of groceries your
enrollment fee
Bring a bag of groceries to
Curves in Granite Bay and join
for free. Just bring in a bag of
canned food from April 4
through April 17 and Curves
will return the favor.
Curves is located at 6879
Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay.
Call (916) 789-7822 for more
information.
Congress sponsors
art competition
All high school students in
the 4th Congressional District
are invited to participate in the
Congressional Art Competi-
tion, “An Artistic Discovery,” a
nationwide contest sponsored
by the U.S. House of Represen-
tatives.
First-place entries from each
Congressional district will be
displayed for one year in the
Cannon Tunnel, leading to the
U.S. Capitol.
Each winning student will be
invited, along with one guest,
to the unveiling of the exhibit
and a reception in June. Two
round-trip airline tickets will
be provided.
Contest guidelines and
release forms are available on
Congressman Tom McClin-
tock’s website, mcclintock.
house.gov.
Students wishing to enter
should fax a student
release/entry form to Kathy
Arts in McClintock’s office at
(916) 786-6364 or mail the form
to Congressman Tom McClin-
tock, 8700 Auburn Folsom
Road, Suite 100, Granite Bay,
CA 95746.
Artwork should be sent to
the Fourth District Congres-
sional Arts Competition, Plac-
erArts, 808 Lincoln Way,
Auburn, CA 95603. Artwork
must be received no later than
Friday, April 29. For more infor-
mation, contact Kathy Arts at
(916) 786-5560.
Food bank seeks
handcrafted bowls
Placer Food Bank is current-
ly seeking donations of hand-
crafted ceramic bowls for their
Empty Bowls fundraiser set for
Tuesday-Wednesday, May 3-4.
The event is modeled after the
nationwide movement to raise
hunger awareness and funds
by hosting a simple meal. The
empty bowls symbolize those
who do not have enough to eat.
Individuals interested in
donating one or more bowls for
the event can email the food
bank at info@placerfood
bank.org, or contact Mary at
(916) 521-4456.

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 PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Amanda McReynolds sits in the middle of one of her upcycled redesigns
where she repurposes old materials a homeowner has and uses them to
freshen up their décor.

Restyling
Finding new ways to use old furnishings
BY TINKA DAVI ect she tackles, she said,
SPECIAL TO GRANITE BAY VIEW “I call it ‘restyling.’ “I always incorporate

G
ot a set of fine china
packed away in
boxes? How about
paintings you just could-
n’t part with and hid
behind the bedroom
door? Or maybe there’s a
lamp you like, but the
base is badly scratched.
Don’t dump the stuff —
pump some new life into
it.
That’s the mantra of
Amanda McReynolds of
Auburn, who is a whiz at
finding new ways to use
old things. Some call it
“upcyling,” others say
“re-purposing” or “free
cycling.”
“I call it ‘restyling,’”
says McReynolds. “It’s
taking elements you
already have and using
them in new or different
It’s taking elements something that is old that
people already have in
you already have their homes.” It’s a low-
cost way to freshen up
and using them in the décor.
new or different She looks around
homes, even in attics and
ways.” closets, searching for dif-
Amanda McReynolds ferent pieces. She moves
things around or sub-
tracts furnishings from
ways.” rooms. She checks for all
McReynolds is a full- sorts of things to use —
service interior designer or reuse — in a different
who does color consulta- way. “I always look for
tions, remodeling proj- good shapes.”
ects, window treatments She doesn’t lack for
and staging around the ideas or ways to restyle.
area, including Granite For example, moving fur-
Bay. In short, she does niture away from the
everything for people walls helps tighten up
who need help with dec- arrangements and makes
orating and making deci- rooms a bit cozier. Mov-
sions. ing furniture toward the
Whatever design proj- • SEE DESIGN NEXT PAGE

GRANITE BAY VIEW • APRIL 23

DESIGN
continued from page 23
center doesn’t make the room
appear smaller as some might
think.
“Not every piece has to
float,” she explained.
McReynolds shared a dozen
ideas in just minutes. Creativi-
ty is in her blood.
Here are some suggestions:
• A trunk at the foot of a bed
can become a coffee table in
the family room.
• A nicely shaped lamp can
be spray painted and topped
with a new shade.
• Hang old wooden crates on
a wall for storage.
• Use old sheet music on
walls or on the backs of book-
cases.
• Make pillows from gunny
sacks or coffee bags.
• If a piece of artwork isn’t
appealing, but the frame is
good, spray the glass with
chalkboard paint or cover the
picture with fabric. These can
be used as family bulletin
boards.
She always considers peo-
ple’s budgets, explaining that
one low-cost way to restyle is to
paint the walls. Another is to
clean out the closet or check
thrift stores for fabric to recycle
into something new. “I love
making pillows out of old shirts
or silk blouses,” she said.
An easy restyling and recy-
cling trick is to recover the seat
cushions on dining room
chairs using an old sheet or
tablecloth.
“I like reusing stuff that’s hid-
den away,” McReynolds said.
She finds that most people
have good china sitting on high
kitchen shelves or packed in
boxes. “There’s no reason to
keep it hidden. China is more
durable than kitchen dishes
and can be used every day.”
She suggests creating collec-
tions for the home. For exam-
ple, shells gathered at the
beach can be displayed in a
bowl on the coffee table. Or
leaves picked up on a hike can
be artwork for the walls. She
recommends placing nine
leaves in individual frames and
hanging them in three rows of
three frames each.
24 APRIL • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Amanda McReynolds arranges old bottles in a wooden box to give a room a freshened look
with items a homeowner already has.
McReynolds restyles old
doors by spraying them with
chalkboard paint for an extra-
large bulletin board. Or she
suggests screwing hooks into
an old door and turning it into
a large coat rack that can be
leaned against a wall. Or use
doors as room dividers.
“They’re inexpensive at salvage
yards,” McReynolds said.
She enjoys doing unexpected
things with furnishings. “It’s
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like using something out of the
box.” Instead of putting plates
and utensils on a side table, she
displays them on a dresser in
the dining room.
“Don’t be afraid of incorpo-
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
rating splashes of color for
spring,” she said. “Lavender
and chartreuse are beautiful
together and can be paired
with a neutral like gray to keep
them from being too juvenile.
Barely there fleshy pink tones
also look great with gray and
you can never go wrong with
all shades of white and ivory.
Just mix the textures (rough
and smooth, shiny and dull).”
McReynolds likes to help
DESIGN:
WHAT’S NEW –
WHAT TO DO
Here are some design tips
from Amanda McReynolds
of Mac Design Interiors:
SCALE
Use fewer larger pieces
than a bunch of small
accessories. Large rooms
need larger items.
COLOR
Honeysuckle, a reddish
pink, is the color of the
year. If you’re hesitant
about painting walls this
striking color, use it for
accessories such as pillows
and art.
TEXTURES
Mix large and small pat-
terns like a large scale geo-
metric with a small print
floral pattern. The more
texture the better. Linen is
relaxed and textural. Try
pairing it with silk.
MIXING STYLES
If you love it, it works!
“I like reusing stuff that’s
hidden away. There’s no
reason to keep it hidden.
China is more durable
than kitchen dishes and
can be used every day.”
Amanda McReynolds
people save money. “It’s my
philosophy,” she said, empha-
sizing that people save by get-
ting help from a professional
designer.
McReynold’s restyling and
repurposing extends beyond
interior design. She’s currently
making bride’s garters out of
fabric from old dresses and
wedding gowns and adding
vintage brooches.
“We’re staying as green as we
can by not buying new,” she
said.
She’s even added a new defi-
nition for upcycling or restyling
— “re-invent your waste.”
Tinka Davi is a Folsom-based freelance
writer and editor.
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paign liaison with drive in the state employ-
the state department of ee community.
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real estate
Old world style meets Southwestern flair at 9989 Granite Woods Court in Granite Bay.
Granite Bay property sunny and secluded
BY EILEEN WILSON
GRANITE BAY VIEW
O
ld World style meets
Southwestern flair in this
4,200-square-foot estate
in gated Granite Bay Hills.
A lush lawn on an extra deep
parcel is the green oasis that
surrounds a stucco-and-iron-
gated courtyard. And that’s just
the beginning of the home’s old
world charm.
“This is a beautiful courtyard
— Dave Bushnell just re-did
the landscape for the home,
from front to back,” said Fran
Dixon of Ellington Properties.
“And the way the home is posi-
tioned on the property was
sheer brilliance.”
The home’s orientation on
the .6-acre property makes
maximum use of the sun’s
direction — sunny but never
too hot, and positions the airy
rooms with seclusion in mind.
“They planted a great stand
of redwood trees for ultimate
privacy,” Dixon said.
But it’s the home’s interior
that exudes a most welcoming
ambiance.
Hand-scraped walnut floors
fill the four-bedroom house
HOT PROPERTY
Where: 9989 Granite
Woods Court, Granite Bay
Size: 4 bedroom, 4 bath;
4,216 square feet
Acreage: .60 acres
Price: $1,039,000
Contact: Fran Dixon,
9989granitewoods.com
with the right touch of dark
that contrasts with light-col-
ored cabinetry. A bright, radi-
ant light fills the high-ceilinged
one-story home through high,
arching windows.
“The windows feature
rounded tops which are mir-
rored in arched stucco detail in
the courtyard,” Dixon said.
“Textured glass in the entry is
echoed throughout the home.”
Textured glass, which creates
beautifully lit cabinet fronts in
various spaces in the kitchen,
adds an extra character that
lets you know you’re in a truly
well-thought-out custom
home.
The room was certainly
designed for both aesthetic
interest and entertaining.
GRANITE BAY VIEW
COURTESY
“Here’s where everybody
spends 90 percent of their time
— the kitchen and family room
area,” Dixon said.
The home includes all new
stainless kitchen appliances
like double Bosch convection
ovens, Bosch dishwasher and
five-burner cooktop.
Savage cabinets — alder with
a wash finish — are topped
with granite counters that
appear as eddies of rusty-iron
washes in dry creek beds of
white sand.
The backsplash, an intricate-
• SEE PROPERTY NEXT PAGE
• APRIL 29

The backyard oasis is filled with greenery, lawns, and a spa-like waterfall-filled pool, reminiscent of a serene Sedona resort.
PROPERTY
continued from page 29
ly detailed design in creamy earth
tones, adds casual drama to a kitchen
that commands attention.
“I really like the way they’ve pulled
the colors together,” Dixon said. “They
had a designer who helped.”
Finally, the kitchen includes a desk
area with mail slots and a perfectly
placed pantry to tuck away cook’s
essentials.
Both family room and dining room
are casual, yet filled with the lofty aerie
that exposed-beam ceilings provide.
The family and living rooms include
fireplaces, as well — hearths composed
of stucco, with off-white marble finish-
es that add merry focal points to the
rooms.
One of visitors’ favorites in this ideal
family home is the guest wing, which
includes a remote bedroom and game
room, perfect for hours of family fun.
“I had a mom here this week who
referred to the area as teen central,”
Dixon said of the bedroom and game-
room wing that includes separate back-
yard entry and “pool bath.”
30 APRIL • GRANITE BAY VIEW
The family room includes a fireplace composed of stucco, with an off-white
marble finish that adds a merry focal point to the room.
“This bedroom includes more of a
patterned carpet so it can take the wear
and tear of kids hauling out to the pool,”
Dixon said.
The master bedroom, contrary to the
“teen central” wing, is a bastion of tran-
quility. A double-door entry leads to a
room filled with alder cabinetry and
shelving, perfect for media storage or a
cozy library. The room offers sanctuary
COURTESY PHOTOS
from the world beyond, and French
doors lead to an outdoor oasis filled
with greenery, lawns, and a spa-like
waterfall-filled pool, reminiscent of a
serene Sedona resort.
The home has a bevy of amenities:
three car, boat-length garage; smooth,
imperfect-textured walls; wood burning
fireplaces; two heating and air systems;
and bedrooms filled with heavy-pile
carpets.
“The bedrooms all have desk areas,
and their own walk-in closets,” Dixon
said.
But possibly the greatest selling point
of the home is its quiet cul-de-sac loca-
tion.
“It’s so quiet here, and there is a
nature trail that winds back behind the
property,” Dixon said. “A lot of folks like
the fact that they walk in and see right
through the formal living room to the
spectacular backyard. The builder was
ahead of his time when the home was
built.”
The single-story home, built by Paul
Hills, is perfectly level.
“There are no steps in this house,
whatsoever,” Dixon said. “That and the
fact that the home has a Southwest flair,
is creating a lot of interest.”
GRANITE BAY VIEW • APRIL 31
 Ron R ose & Barbara
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32 APRIL • GRANITE BAY VIEW
T onso Luxury The art of coaching
Home
“C
oach” … I never
get tired of hear-
ing that.
Team My business is called
The Home and Loan
The entrance to this Coach for a reason. How-
beautiful French Chateau ever, my liking the title
in Los Lagos creates a coach is not about the
true “sense of arrival” loan business. It is about
reminiscent of traditional my passion for high
European estates with school football and the
formal gardens, providing opportunity to coach the
a tranquil and secluded high school athlete. The
setting perfect for both sound of “coach” reminds
me of what’s important.
Lavish entertaining
and family living. The What is a coach? A
Grand Entrance will coach is someone who
partners with others in a
greet your guests and
offer a wonderful view commitment to making
of the outdoor Loggia the other person better
with gorgeous stone based upon their individ-
fireplace, Pool and ual strengths and goals.
A coach helps set a
Gazebo covered in
clear standard of per-
delicate Morning Glory.
formance and can meas-
ure progress. A coach
Sitting high atop a helps determine the
tree-studded 1.1 acre highest and best use of
lot, this estate boasts each person.
approx. 4800 sq. ft. with There are many areas
4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, of life where a coach is
exercise and wine rooms, needed. No, I never tire of
and a state-of-the-art hearing high school ath-
kitchen including Alder letes address me as
wood designer cabinets, coach. It is my opportu-
slab granite island, nity to help shape a life.
professional 6+ burner The high school foot-
cook top & 2 Bosch ball athlete spends
dishwashers, compactor, countless hours on and
and wonderful double off the football field train-
ovens, microwave and ing to compete. This is
built-in refrigerator. not a surprise. Football is
The massive master fun, physical, demanding
bedroom with soaring and important.
ceiling and sitting area Football provides the
also boasts a separate student athlete an oppor-
mirrored exercise room tunity to be part of some-
and lavish master bath thing and to work as a
with separate spa tub plus team. Every life experi-
two walk-in closets. ence can be found on the
field — the importance of
teamwork, self-disci-
This estate features an
pline, problem solving,
Office/Library complete
knowing the play, imple-
with fireplace, perfect menting the right strate-
for working at home, as gies — just to name a few.
well as two extra large A coach has certain
upstairs guest suites. responsibilities to the
See the fabulous wine high school, the team, the
room adjacent to an parents and student. And
incredible wet bar ideal one such responsibility is
for entertaining on to be realistic and to not
beautiful summer evenings. create false hope — to
provide the right per-
Mark
Soto
The Home
& Loan
Coach
“I never tire of
hearing high school
athletes address me
as coach. It is my
opportunity to help
shape a life.”
spective. Funny as it
sounds, here’s a football
coach willing to say, high
school is not all about
football or any sport for
that matter.
High school is a train-
ing ground for greater
things in life — a life that
includes moving beyond
high school. It is easy
when caught up in the
requirements of high
school sports to lose track
and forget about the
challenges ahead, such as
admission to college,
paying for college, and
finding the right college.
High school football
preparation often starts
well before ninth grade.
When does the real
preparation for college
admission begin? When
should it begin?
My experience indi-
cates that parents know
just about everything
regarding football — the
cost, the practice sched-
ules, many of the plays
and strategies, the game
schedule, etc. The com-
mitment level to the
sport is surprising.
What’s even more sur-
prising is how little par-
ents and students know
about the strategies for
college admission, fund-
ing, and how long they
wait to get started.
• SEE COACH PAGE 37
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 Luxurious Living
VALISA SCHMIDLEY PROUDLY WELCOMES JOHNNY
FISHER TO KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES!
No stranger to Granite Bay, Johnny Fisher is a Granite Bay High graduate (Class of 2003) and
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Sheri
Hitchings
You and
Your Kids
How many times
have you witnessed
a children’s game
and heard parents
yelling, overreacting,
and hurting feelings?
Really, does this
behavior help? Role modeling
dence through play and
enhances success
practice without pressure
are helpful.
When children have
lots of fun time playing
and learning skills, learn-
ing to lose without falling
apart is easier.
Each child is different
so it is up to the parent
and child to discover
when the time is right for
competitive team sports.
Older children
My involvement with
kids and sports has pro-
vided some insight in
determining when a
child is ready or even
cares about being in
sports. If he does not care
about skill development
or is oblivious to follow-
ing rules, it’s too early to
begin participation.
As well, an adult’s neg-
ative attitude can ruin a
game or stifle individual
enthusiasm.
Indeed, having suc-
cesses along the way
builds self esteem, and of
course we don’t want our
child to give up if he isn’t
always winning.
Practicing with him is
crucial. An experienced
older child can give some
good pointers that will
make a world of differ-
ence.
Warm up, cool down
and nourishment
Every sport or fitness
training needs time for
warming up and warm-
ing down. Many muscle
pains, cramping and
soreness can be prevent-
ed with a warm up with
easy exercises.
Afterwards, help your
child find a way to relax
and soothe his muscles.
As well, the body needs
to be hydrated before,
during and after playing.
Carefully research the
types of foods and drinks
that will provide nourish-
ment for your child.
Parents who partici-
pate and demonstrate
how to improve in
sports are effective role
models. They can help
challenge, build confi-
dence, bond with their
child, observe the child
in the sport and help the
child focus on what is
being learned and what
has improved.
Most important, model
good sportsmanship.
How many times have
you witnessed a chil-
dren’s game and heard
parents yelling, overre-
acting, and hurting feel-
ings?
Really, does this behav-
ior help? I can’t think of a
child I know who enjoys
being reprimanded on
the soccer field or else-
where.
Everyone makes mis-
takes. Invaluable lessons
are learned from mis-
takes. However, negativi-
ty, and blaming is dam-
aging.
Parents help when they
explain that winning isn’t
everything. Worthy life-
long pursuits are working
hard for a personal best
and improving steadily
along the way.
Sheri Hitchings is a Granite Bay
resident and retired educator.
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 No excuses! 13 reasons why you should exercise
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just don’t feel like exercis-
ing. You get too busy, too
stressed and quite simply too
tired.
Here’s a list of 13 of the top
reasons to exercise. Pull out
this list and read it when you’re
having one of those days.
1. To prevent disease
Exercise has been proven to
reduce the risk of just about
every single health problem
known to man, from stroke to
Deb
Skelton
Fitness
Column
heart disease to cancer and
osteoporosis.
Exercise is also a great
defense against type 2 dia-
betes, one of the most widely
growing diseases of our time.
2. To look great
Exercise firms your body,
improves posture and even
makes your skin glow.
Looking your best is a won-
derful result of regular exercise.
3. To lose weight and
keep it off
Exercise burns fat and pre-
vents future fat storage.
If you want to have a thinner,
healthier body, exercise is the
answer.
4. To have more energy
Anyone who exercises regu-
larly will tell you that they are
more energetic, less easily irri-
tated and are more peaceful.
5. To sleep better
Exercise boosts energy levels,
but also wears you out. It
makes you feel more vibrant
during the day and sleep better
at night.
6. To age slower
Exercise is one of the most
effective ways to fight aging.
When you age your body los-
es muscle and bone, while the
loss of both are drastically
reduced with regular exercise.
Exercise also helps reduce
inflammation.
7. To relieve Back Pain
In most cases, the best thing
that you can do for back pain is
to move and strengthen those
muscles.
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A Harvard University researcher called
exercise “Miracle-Gro for the brain.”
8. To ease
depression
Exercise has been
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9. To reduce
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By strengthening mus-
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joint pain and overall
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Always consult your
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an exercise program,
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Exercise has been
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A Harvard University
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Whatever it is that you
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The super ‘bowl’ of fundraisers
Placer Food Bank is
currently seeking dona-
tions of hand-crafted
ceramic bowls for their
Empty Bowls fundraiser
set for May 3-4.
The event is modeled
after the nationwide
movement to raise
hunger awareness and
funds by hosting a simple
meal. The empty bowls
symbolize those who do
not have enough to eat.
cise so that you are able
to enjoy all the great
things in life.
12. To reduce
sick days
People who exercise
regularly are 50 percent
less likely to call in sick to
work. A regular exercise
program reduces colds
and upper respiratory
infections.
13. To boost
confidence
Being fit, feeling
healthy and having ener-
gy are all building blocks
to having great confi-
dence. There is no better
confidence booster than
sticking with a regular
exercise program.
Regular exercise gives
you so many amazing
benefits, as you’ve seen
from the above list.
If you are an avid exer-
ciser, pat yourself on the
back for putting yourself
first! That’s awesome!
If not, get started
today, the benefits are
much too great to let
another day pass you by!
Debra Skelton is a certified
fitness consultant, a licensed
nurse and owner of Motivative
Health & Fitness, an in-home
fitness training business.
She can be reached at
deb@gotatrainer.com.
The Food Bank expects
to serve approximately
400 individuals at the
event, and is relying on
the generosity of ceramic
artists, art students and
hobbyists to provide the
hand-crafted bowls.
Individuals interested
in donating bowls can e-
mail the food bank at
info@placerfoodbank.
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(916) 521-4456.
GRANITE BAY VIEW • APRIL 39
daytripper
Take a walk on the wild side in Susanville
BY SHERI HITCHINGS
GRANITE BAY VIEW
A
ll packed and ready for
some fun? Bring your
adventurous spirit and
head off to the northernmost
community on the eastern
slope of the Sierra — that is to
say Susanville.
With its reputation for four
seasons, the climate is moder-
ate and sunshine is bountiful
year-round.
In this beautiful high desert,
located midway between Red-
ding and Reno, meet the
adventurous people who call
Susanville home.
History
Known as a frontier outpost,
it was first named Rooptown or
Roopville, depending on the
source. Founded in 1854 by
Isaac Roop, he renamed it for
his daughter Susan.
Gold was discovered in 1856,
and the town was incorporated
in 1900.
In 2000, Susanville celebrat-
ed its centennial birthday.
Wonderful murals designed by
Jacquie Danilous attractively
display its history and pride.
With focus on the “Love of the
land,” the murals are absolute-
ly stunning, giving locals even
more pride in their heritage.
In April 2008, Susanville was
named the Pacific Region’s Best
Place to Live for Sportsmen by
Outdoor Life Magazine.
Local spots
Enjoy the two downtown
movie theaters. Tickets for
plays at the Repertoire Compa-
ny are available at Margie’s
Book Nook on Main Street.
Locals are especially proud of
the classical music provided by
their own Susanville Sympho-
ny.
Two fun annual events are
the Susanville Bluegrass Festi-
val in June (www.Susanville-
blue-grass.blogspot.com) and
the car races (530-251-8900).
According to the helpful
museum curator at Susanville
40 APRIL • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Murals designed by Jacquie Danilous display Susanville’s history and pride.
Railroad Depot, “The adven-
turous spirit” is alive and well
in Susanville. We agree.
Quest for real adventure
The area is quite a place to
come to if you love adventure!
Stargazing, fishing and explor-
ing top the list. Having
Susanville as a starting point,
forget walking, you’re off and
running.
Cross the scenic Susan River
Canyon, or discover the 1913
Devil’s Corral Trestle Bridge on
the Bizz Johnson Trail.
Another 68 miles further is
Lassen Volcanic National Park,
created in 1916. Known as “The
Blue Sky County,” the camping
is wonderful and the wildlife
environment is breathtaking.
Enjoy adventurous day hikes,
discovering forests, mountains,
streams, lakes, and open desert
(www.nps.gov/lavo).
Be sure to see the sulphur
springs vent, untouched
wilderness, hydrothermal
activity and waterfalls. Obtain
reservations online at
www.recreation.gov. For camp-
sites, call (877) 444-6777.
PHOTOS BY SHERI HITCHINGS • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Susanville is the northernmost community on the eastern
slope of the Sierra, allowing access to winter and summer-
time adventure.
Activities
Local activities include fish-
ing, camping, mountain bik-
ing, hiking, motor biking,
world-class motocross track
and horseback riding in the
summertime.
In the wintertime, enjoy
snowmobiling, cross-country
skiing, snowshoeing and
downhill skiing. Susanville
Ranch Park has a horse trail.
Lassen Creek has horses and
bikes April through October.
The Lassen County Fair,
“Pioneer Days,” is scheduled
for July 20-24.
The Rails to Trails Festival
In April 2008,
Susanville was named
the Pacific Region’s
Best Place to Live for
Sportsmen by Outdoor
Life Magazine.
and Handcar Races are also
fun. Visit www.lassencounty
chamber.org for more informa-
tion.
Best kept secret
Fifteen miles north of
Susanville is one of northern
California’s best kept secrets.
Eagle Lake Recreation Area
(www.eaglelakereceration.
com) offers natural landscapes,
326 campsites in the pine trees,
water sports, biking, hiking and
a Junior Ranger Program.
With a 5-mile bike and
rollerblading path, two large
picnic areas, beach and swim-
ming, you can’t help but have
fun. For reservations, call (877)
444-6777.
When you’re hungry
In town, enjoy Black Bear
Dinner or Diamond Mtn. Casi-
no and Hotel on Skyline
Road/Paul Bunyan Road. Fast
food, delicatessens, pizza, mar-
kets and Starbucks are also
available in Susanville.
Places to stay
For unique lodging opportu-
nities in the great basin area,
try the Forest Service fire out-
look on Highway 395, which
sleeps four (www.recreation.
gov). Other choices are Eagle
Lake Resort and High Country
Inn (www.high-country-inn.
com).
Enjoy your walk on the wild
side by visiting Susanville and
other adventures at nearby
places!
Sheri Hitchings is a Granite Bay resident
and avid traveler.
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Ride with Pride event at
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Riverside Ave. in Roseville.
Raffle, lunch and more. Bik-
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and California first respon-
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National Child Abuse Pre-
vention Month. Proceeds
benefit Klaas Kids Founda-
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receive pin, lunch and 10
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People for Paws event
from 12-3 p.m. at Wood-
creek High School, 2551
Woodcreek Oaks Blvd. in
Roseville. Bounce slide,
games, entertainment, hot
dog lunch, Pet Mobile and
more. Proceeds benefit the
Placer SPCA. $5. (916) 771-
6565 ext. 4424.
Tricks of the Trade
Explained magic class
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MOMS Club of Granite
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Spring Fundraiser from 4-
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Downtown Roseville Mer-
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& home office • Master on 1st Floor • 3 bed, 2 baths 1673sqft
• Washer/Dryer to Remain • Wood & tile floors • Stunning 4090 sq ft on .6 acres • In Gated 55+ community
• New Carpet & Laminate Floors • Many updates Thru out • Chef’s kitchen has island w/sink • Custom walk-in pantry
• Covered screened patio • Elevated perch on nearly • Hardwood floors • Gleaming hardwood floors
• Extra Driveway & RV parking 2 acres • Koi pond, pool/spa, mature • Private backyard w/
• Easy Access to I-80 • Country living so close covered patio
landscaping
• A Must See! to town
203 Dawnridge Rd. 9330 Cherry Ave. 8785 Petite Creek Dr. 682 Diamond Glen Circle
Roseville 95678 Orangevale 95662 Roseville Folsom
$175,000 $399,000 $524,950 $310,000
Call Larry Lenhart at 779.0580 Call Mina Rowe at 303.6056 Call Paolo Cancilla at 390.3581 Call Mina Rowe at 303.6056
Call Beverly Ramm at 870.8575
RECENT GRANITE BAY HOME SALES
Address Bed Bath SqFt Lot Size Date DOM List Price Sale Price
8157 N Lake Cir 2 3(2 1) 1,985 0.796ac 2/9/11 61 $324,900 $310,000
4421 Whispering Oak 2 3(2 1) 2,328 0.936ac 2/28/11 6 $369,900 $369,000
8395 Acorn Dr 3-4 2 2,000 0.736ac 2/14/11 102 $389,500 $389,500
6963 Green Leaf Ct 4 3 2,852 0.2166ac 3/1/11 7 $389,900 $389,900
4775 Copperfield Cir 4 3 2,811 0.198ac 2/25/11 36 $399,900 $395,000
9529 Penwood Way 4 2) 2,203 0.190ac 1/31/11 92 $399,950 $400,000
6615 Stonehenge Ct 4 3(2 1) 2,779 0.285ac 2/23/11 5 $485,000 $440,000
9197 Purdy Ln 4-5 2) 2,400 1.000ac 1/31/11 12 $499,000 $460,000
4080 Luxor Ln 4 3(2 1) 2,664 0.2316ac 2/4/11 56 $485,000 $470,000
9777 Swan Lake Dr 5 3 3,685 0.242ac 1/28/11 28 $494,900 $492,000
9796 Wexford Cir 4 4(3 1) 4,638 2.000ac 1/31/11 75 $679,900 $675,000
8720 Seville Cir 5 5(4 1) 5,633 0.910ac 2/3/11 29 $794,900 $755,000
6204 Rexford Ct 4-5 4(3 1) 4,560 0.943ac 3/1/11 112 $800,000 $779,000
5135 Stirling St 5 5 5,222 0.428ac 2/23/11 12 $949,900 $950,000
4859 Cavitt Ranch Pl 5 8(6 2) 7,875 6.400ac 3/2/11 58 $1,900,000 $1,400,000
5099 WestburyCir 4-5 6(4 2) 6,345 0.805ac 2/18/11 50 $1,597,500 $1,485,000
8914 Collina 8 14(7 7) 15,800 2.3006ac 1/31/11 154 $3,999,999 $2,800,000
Information deemed to be reliable but not verified. Home sales are based in information from MetroList Services, Inc. for the period December 16, 2010 through January 19, 2011.

TURN KEY HOME! NO HOA’S IN LINCOLN! A SPARKLING POOL! GORGEOUS PROPERTY IN TWELVE BRIDGES!!!
In Beautiful Los Cerro! • 3 bed, 2 bath • 3 bed, 2.5 bath • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath
• 4 bed, 3 bath
• Designer upgrades! • Home on quiet Cul-de-sac • Home in mature • Bonus room upstairs
• Plantation shutters & custom paint • Stainless Appliances neighborhood great office or game room
• Master has sitting area & walk-in • Rural Lincoln Settings • Established trees • Home features a family
closets • Pride of ownership room
• Center Island in kitchen • Living room & dining room
• Separate soaking tub shower • Some updating done
• RV access, newer shed • Easy Access to 65 • Perfect for entertaining
• 3 car gar w/epoxy floor & cabinetry • Hardwood floors
108 Cruickshank Dr. 112 Deanna Ct. 125 Coralie Way 2617 Briarton Dr.
Folsom Lincoln Folsom Lincoln
$515,000 $189,000 $189,900 $219,900
Call Norma Tinney at 761.4051 Call Larry Lenhart at 779.0580 Call Della & Reuben at 337.5233 Call Jason Gertz at 337.0965

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