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confess. Im a house voyeur. I love to look in other peoples homes and see how they decorate. What kind of window coverings do they have? Do they have any art hanging on the wall? If a window is open, I might sneak a glance at their furnishings. But Im not a peeping Tom or anything! I just think a persons home tells a story about their life. Not to mention I like to steal other peoples decorating ideas. Perhaps thats why I was giddy to attend the recent Granite Bay View mixer at the home of Robert Dixon. The owner of Granite Bay Local
Landscape graciously opened his backyard for the party, and satisfied the curiosities of more than a few locals who wondered what the place looked like. See our pictures from the mixer on page 36. I also get my home dcor fix by touring model homes, and The Collection at Granite Bay has a beauty. While some models go over the top with grandeur, The Col-
lections sumptuous colors and elegantly edited accessories will delight your eyes. The model built by The New Home Company has an on-site Design Studio, perfect for trying different tile and carpet shades on for size. See our cover story on the new Granite Bay development on page 4. And as always, you can tour a home thats on the market in our monthly Hot Property feature, which is on a stunning Wedgewood property. See page 42.
Michelle Carl is the editor of The Granite Bay View. Reach her at michellec@goldcountry media.com.
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fully decorated model home is ready for viewing and building is about to begin at The Collection, a new home development in Granite Bay. It is located near Douglas Boulevard and Cavitt Stallman Road and the developer and builder is called, appropriately, The New Home Company. There hasnt been any real new residential development except for large custom homes (in Granite Bay) in close to six to seven years, said Kevin Carson, Northern California president of the The New Home Company. The Collection boasts four new floor plans, from 2,800 to 3,600 square feet, with many options for customization. Lots are 20,000 square feet, and prices start in the high $500,000s. Carson has been a resident of Granite Bay for 20 years and has 25 years of home building experience. He was the president of the Sacramento chapter of the Building Industry Association in 1995 and has chaired numerous local and state committees on land development issues facing the building industry. He is active in the community, serving on the Board of Directors of Stanford Home for Children, chairperson for HomeAid in Sacramento, and on the Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors. Carson was instrumental in getting this project going in Granite Bay. There are only 17 lots, said Dragos Cojocaru, vice president of operations. My personal PHOTOS BY ANNE STOKES GRANITE BAY VIEW opinion is I would like to see Northern California President for The New Home Company Kevin Carson stands in front of the model home for The Collecmore, but in this market, the tion in Granite Bay. Features include, from top right, a backyard pool with a retreat feel, an island with plenty of bar seating SEE COLLECTION PAGE 6 that takes center stage in the kitchen and a stunningly-decoratedformal dining room.
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continued from page 4 way it is right now, its probably just perfect. The New Home Company purchased the property in December 2010 from Wells Fargo Bank. They had taken it back from Kobra Properties, Carson said. The New Home Company worked with the county on retaining the existing oak and olive trees, giving the development an established and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. We worked with Mike Woodley on the architecture and held several focus groups with the local brokers in the area, Carson said. Realtors Linda Grondona and Debbie Sax of Remax Gold participated
were both impressed with the different possibilities for customization. We went into what we felt buyers were looking for, Sax said. We know whats out there. They dont want a vanilla house. According to Carson, nothing like The Collection is being offered in surrounding areas such as Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, and Granite Bay. Because the market has been suppressed, a lot of the new builders have not brought out any new plans and the features they are offering are dated. We have very livable floor plans that are very flexible in terms of extra
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in focus groups. They wanted to know our opinion of what buyers were looking for in a home, and because we do work with a lot of buyers, we have a pretty good pulse on that, Grondona said. What they came up with in their final project was just so right on. Grondona and Sax
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enhance their homes even further by selecting green options like solar, indoor air quality filters, high efficiency furnaces and energy efficient appliances, Kenelty said. In addition, the homebuyer can actually take samples of carpet or tile into a bedroom or bathroom to picture how it would look. The four partners who started The New Home Company, Larry Webb, Joseph Davis, Wayne Stelmar and Tom Redwitz, have years of experience in residential development, as do management and support teams. With these human resources, the company is able to utilize its wealth of relationships within the industry. Currently the company has two other communities under construction in this area: Madeira in Elk Grove, and Lincoln Crossing in the City of Lincoln. In Granite Bay, VP of Operations Cojocaru said there is no competition other than resale homes within that price range.
What: The Collection, new home development Where: 4205 Great Oak Circle, Granite Bay When: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Phone: (916) 791-2700 Website: www.thenew homecompany.com/ collection/granite-bay
Trade partners who help build the houses include Calhoun Construction, H&D Electric, Courage Pools, and Tanner Masonry. Something about The New Home Company that Im going to tell you right now, theyre always full of surprises for me, Mike Tanner of Tanner Masonry said. Very good surprises. They always keep me on my toes.
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ith summer vacations over and the kids back in school and out of the house, now is the perfect time to tackle those unfinished or not-yet-started home repair projects. Or you could always hire someone to do them. Understanding that your time is precious, two Granite Bay handymen are available for any size home improvement job, from hanging mini blinds to building a room. Tuesday I was a landscaper. Yesterday I replaced floor tiles, said Brent Brandolino, the Granite Bay House Doctor. Next on his plate? Installing two bidets. Granite Bay is its own little microcosm, he said. Theres a lot of work to be done here. Brandolino said a large number of his clients are single professional women. He said clients represent all skill levels, but its a lack of time, rather than knowledge, that is the main reason clients call him. Brandolino started Granite Bay House Doctor a year and a half ago after working 20 years in the automotive industry. Although he markets himself as a handyman, hes a licensed contractor, a term he hesitates to use due to perceptions that contractors overcharge for their work. Jeff Threde, owner of Granite Bay Home Improvements, also is a licensed contractor but agreed that hiring a handyman is more palatable to his clients. By being open to doing really small stuff, its kept me busy,
Brent Brandolino repairs a trash compactor. The owner of Granite Bay House Doctor says theres plenty of jobs to be completed in the Granite Bay area, from landscaping to replacing floor tiles.
Threde said. A lot of (contractors) who are too proud to do the small stuff are not that busy. Threde lives in Granite Bay and began Granite Bay Home Improvements 12 years ago. Although he also does larger projects such as kitchen and bathroom remodels, he frequently hangs ceiling fans, installs canned lights and faucets, and completes other small repairs for clients. Threde said one recent popular request has been replacing polished brass fixtures with brushed nickel or rubbed and oiled bronze ones.
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Not quite ready to install a new toilet or lay a backsplash in the kitchen? Here are 10 easy-to-do home maintenance projects you can tackle, according to Granite Bay House Doctor Brent Brandolino and Jeff Threde of Granite Bay Home Improvements. 1. Clear gutters and downspouts by climbing a ladder (placed against the house, not the gutter) and collecting debris in a bag or bucket. This prevents water damage in your eaves. 2. Use a pole tree trimmer to keep small- to medium-sized trees off the house. You will need a saw for larger trees. Trimming stops insects and animals from gaining access to your roof and prevents branches from damaging it in storms. 3. Troubleshoot your sprinkler system to ensure that drippers work well and sprinklers are properly positioned. 4. Check the outside base of your house for dry rot due to sprinklers. 5. Use binoculars to check your roof for broken or out-of-place tiles that could lead to ceiling damage. 6. Test fences for weakness. Wood can be prone to dry rot after a summer of watering and sections may need to be replaced. 7. Check windows and doors for drafts. This especially pertains to older homes. If air is escaping, that means water from sprinklers can get inside the home and lead to potential rot problems. 8. Check under the house and in other hidden areas for plumbing leaks. 9. Change air conditioning filters to improve indoor air quality and save on electric bills. Check your air conditioners condensation lines. If you see water dripping from a tube above a window or door, its likely from your secondary condensation line, meaning your primary line is clogged. Untreated clogs can cause water damage. 10. Call technicians to service your air conditioner and heater annually. Technicians will maximize your systems efficiency for energy and cost savings.
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areas to do the work. Brandolino said stalwarts who want to do it themselves can attend workshops at the Home Depot or watch videos of techniques on YouTube. But Threde
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Lory and Kevin Lehr have an enormous garden in their Granite Bay backyard where they grow corn, tomatoes, squash, eggplants and sunflowers along with many other vegetables.
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ucked away in one of the older sections of Granite Bay is a mini farm with 26 chickens and a vegetable garden that could feed several families. In fact, it does. Property owners Kevin and Lory Lehr graciously give away eggs and veggies to family, friends and neighbors. Ask Kevin how he got started with chickens and the lush garden, and he will answer with a single word: Bored.
He and Lory have lived in the house for 21 years, but it was just a couple of years ago that he added the coop. I wanted to become more off the grid. I have one acre and wanted to live off the land, he said. Family, neighbors, kids all love it. The hens live in a chicken coop designed and built by Kevin. This place is a tribute to my
sign that reads, Friends Welcome, Relatives by Reservation. I had all the stuff in the barn until I got the chicken coop idea, Kevin said. I wanted to make something out of nothing and do the project for next to nothing. He has the ability. Kevin has worked in residential construction for 37 years and still does remodeling, room additions
and decks everything from dirt to doorknobs, he said. Once he started the project, friends gave him relics and recycled materials that hes displayed and used in constructing the coop. A neighbors discarded kitchen cabinets hold supplies, old pallets cover the ground in front of the coop and the plywood came from a solar company in Rocklin. The Lehrs have seven different breeds of hens, including Rhode Island Red, Buff Orpington, Black Australorp (which
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swooping down on the hens. To make good eggs, you have to have happy chickens, Kevin said. They have room to roam around the pens and theyre fed fresh water and food. To have good eggs you have to make sure neighbors are not feeding them doughnuts as one neighbor tried to do, he said. Those who stop by with kitchen scraps know what not to bring. Lory hung a sign that cautions against
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Lory Lehr, left, and her husband, Kevin, have an enormous garden in the backyard of their Granite Bay home, along with a chicken coop where they gather thousands of eggs each year.
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ing the loss, Barbara said. We got Coras information and e-mailed her. We wanted to make sure it wasnt a problem, for her, that we had no kids at home. I think it almost worked out better, because we could really focus on her, rather than favoring our own children, or favoring the exchange student. Barbara admitted she was initially worried that it might be awkward, having a young person in the house, but when they picked Cora up and headed to an out-of-town wedding, the 16-year-old fit right in. She jumped in, helping wherever she could with the wedding, Barbara said. We stayed in Paso Robles for a week, and Cora was just like family, immediately. It didnt hurt that Barbara, the mother of two boys, was excited to have a daughter around. Cora spoke English well when she came; her
goal was to make friends and lose her German accent, Barbara said. We focused on increasing her vocabulary, too. But the gift Cora brought to the Fords just keeps giving. Coras family came out to visit during spring break they were lovely, Barbara said. When Coras stay with the Fords was over, she headed back to Germany to finish high school. But the two families relationship was far from over. Cora came back at Christmas she had made so many friends. Barbara said. By then, we were totally connected to the family, and let Coras parents know that we were open to their youngest, who was then 14 years old, spending a year with us and attending Granite Bay High, as well. The Ford and Buy families got together the following Christmas, this time the Fords flying to
Germany to visit their daughters real family. Cora once again stayed with the Fords this summer, and in a true exchange, the Fords adult son Matt is spent his summer in Germany with the Buy family, apprenticing at Audi, and hiking and bicycling with his host dad on weekends. (When I) called the other night; the mom said that Matt and his host dad had just went out for a beer and to watch soccer. Theyre enjoying him they have two daughters, no sons, so its perfect, Ford said. Right now, my son is being taken care of in Germany, by a family that I adore and really trust. Cora, surrounded by a sea of friends, all freshly out of the swimming pool, admitted that she had a few lonely moments, but with Barbara and many new friends, loneliness was easy to overcome. Id wanted to be an exchange student ever since I was in eighth grade, Buy said. I just wanted to experience a different culture for a while. While Cora attended Granite Bay High, she immersed herself, participating in lacrosse and band. She made a conscious effort to get involved in all things Californian, Barbara said. Though Cora was only in the United States for the summer, Jule (pronounced You-lee) took her place and started at Granite Bay High School last month. Cora hopes to attend college in both Germany and California in the near future. According to Fred Perkins, a local Council on International Educational Exchange coordi-
This is the third time Cora Buy, left, has stayed with Granite Bay residents Barbara Ford, right, and her husband Dan.
nator, the council sponsors students from over 55 nations so they can attend American schools each year. This year I placed four students, but I have placed as many as 13 students in a year, since I started doing this in 1997, Perkins said. Students can spend a full school year, or just a semester, and there are other companies that coordinate exchange students, as well. We meet with the potential host families, do a house check and a background check, Perkins said. A question he gets often is, Are host families paid? They are not, but the student is expected to bring spending money. Host families are expected to give the student a place to live, three meals a day, and as much
nurturing as possible, Perkins said. Perkins said that host families, with or without children, are suitable. The student is expected to make every effort to immerse him or herself into American culture, including making friends and creating meaningful experiences once here. Perkins and his wife have hosted several exchange students, and have been to Brazil and Spain to stay with former students families. The natural parents are so appreciative, they love to open their homes to us, he explained. If families are hesitant to commit to hosting an exchange student for an entire year, they can sign up for the Welcome Family program. Welcome families have a child for two to three months, until other arrangements are found to house the student. Its not too late to host an exchange student for fall, according to Perkins. CIEE takes care of working with the high school, and the only qualification a host family needs is to like children, and to have a desire to experience different cultures, he said.
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Kiersten Schmidt hands a sample to Josie Topo of Roseville at the FreshBerry Yogurt & Smallcakes Cupcakery as Schmidts life coach, Wendy Calton, watches.
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t would please Kiersten Schmidt to put a smile on your face, and not just because shes selling you a sugary snack. Kiersten works at the FreshBerry Yogurt & Smallcakes Cupcakery in the Rocky Ridge Town Center in Roseville. She greets new customers from behind the register, helps to pour customers yogurt, and adds toppings to the desserts. She also occasionally recommends her favorite cupcake (the Caramel Crunch, if you were wondering), and describes, with startling detail, how it is made. My favorite part of this job is talking to new people, Kiersten says, bubbling over with excitement. Her trusty service dog, Wella, is sleeping at her feet. Kiersten, 21, is autistic.
ner in the franchise dessert shop. We had one of the kids tell Kiersten that he felt more comfortable in the store after Kiersten shared her story with him. Kiersten is open about being autistic because she hopes to use her disability to make a difference in the lives of other disabled individuals. She wants to show families with autistic children that independent living can be a certain possibility for many with the disability, and that a diagnosis of autism does not have to be isolating.
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words are poignant and enthusiastic. She is determined not to let her disability stop her from achieving her goals. I have come to look at my disability as a bump in the road of life that may just take me a little longer to get over, she says, but I know I will get there eventually! Kiersten hopes youll stop by Smallcakes and support her efforts to reach out to the Granite Bay community. The cupcakery has plans to support several non-profit organizations within Granite Bay through fundraisers, and it intends to donate some of its own earnings to various autism-related causes as its business grows. If for nothing else, come by for a smile.
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hink urban and several thoughts spring to mind: Skinny jeans. Hipsters hunched over their cell phones checking in on foursquare. Cult-like foodies searching for the latest trendy bite. Modern elements with a nod to vintage rock n roll. Jacks Urban Eats has all of this and more, conveniently transplanted right here in suburbia. The Sierra College Boulevard eatery is the latest enterprise by franchisee Trevor Sanders. The Granite Bay husband and father of two said the concept really resonated with him. I think people are always looking for healthy, quick, nutritious meals, he said. Its simple stuff you could cook in your house. As a dad, what I love about it is I can get a salad and the kids can get chicken strips, which theyre addicted to now. Indeed, the menu has something for every member of the family. And since Jacks is cafeteria-style, youll probably have some time in line to conduct an internal debate over which item youll be having for lunch. Once you make it to the front, the super friendly people behind the counter will take your order and start to prep your meal. It could have been hectic, but they kept the line moving in a personable style. Plus, theres something to be said about actually seeing someone carve your tri-tip, or deciding what side you want based on seeing it with your own two eyes (and not what it looks like on a menu, which is
Jake Bugbee, of Loomis, enjoys a barbeque tri-tip sandwich at the newly opened Jacks Urban Eats in Roseville.
always too good to be true anyway). Everything is made right there, Sanders says. It really is what you see is what you get. The colorful croc pots that make up the sides department are filled with choice soups, veggies and more. Youll always find mashed potatoes, but so you dont get bored, Jacks adds a flavored mash to the mix thats sure to keep your taste buds interested. The Mac & Cheese, with its thick tendrils of pasta coated in a cheesy sauce, will be great comfort food come winter. While some macaroni and cheese dishes are sickeningly rich, Jacks is lighter in flavor. My husband and I kept wondering if there was some secret ingredient that makes it supreme. While the recipes are proprietary, Sanders swears the ingredients are everything youd find in your own kitchen, which just
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he Granite Bay Beach Hut Deli is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sept. 3 in grand style. They are hosting a full Hawaiian luau, complete with a pig roast and five live reggae bands in the center where their keystone store is located, at the intersection of Douglas and Auburn Folsom Road. Granite Bay is the home of the original Beach Hut Deli and has a long history with the city. Founder Troy Feist still owns the franchise, which began in 1981 under the name Lakeside Deli, when the city was still an arm of Roseville. At 19 years old, after graduating from Oakmont High School, Feist received a leap-of-faith family loan with a low interest rate to open his first deli. With a traditional deli menu and a fantastic location near the entrance to Folsom Lakes Granite Bay, the deli thrived on lake traffic and a large local following. Over the years, the deli changed from Lakeside to Beach House to Beach Hut and along the way Granite Bay was formed, a major expansion of population and growth surrounded the deli, and the residents of the area developed a love of the Beach Hut menu and style. The Granite Bay location has expanded recently, taking advantage of the space that became available when Blockbuster closed its doors. The deli expanded to include the 3D Tiki Wine Bar in the back, which features a variety of wines and has a cozy theme. They also created an open air Cabana Room at the front of the store, with large roll-up
Erin Wiest prepares the Surfin Bird sandwich at the Beach Hut Deli in Granite Bay. This year, the sandwich shop celebrates its 30th year.
tomer. Its like home. You walk in the door and someone is always there to give you a hug, she said. It is that spirit that has made Beach Hut a gathering spot in Granite Bay all these years. Their specialty sandwiches combined with the relaxed atmosphere have made for a winning combination. As time has passed and the franchise has grown, new sandwich recipes have been developed by various franchisees, including The Malibu, The Drakester and The Shark Bite. In January, the Granite Bay store will be introducing The Sunburn developed by Operating Partner Kurt Russell.
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In this photo circa 1981, the Beach Hut Deli franchise began as the Lakeside Deli near Folsom Lake.
glass partitions for fresh air, surfboard tables and a custom painted Hawaiian mural to round out the beach theme. The franchise has come a long way since those early days. Feist has raised a family of Beach Hut Deli workers who spent time over the years building sandwiches, as they say, and getting to know the many regular faces that visit each week. Darci Mercer was a Beach Hut employee from 1990 to 2001 and is still a frequent cus-
To thank all those people who have enjoyed Beach Hut Deli through the years, leaving their mark on the store in the form of hundreds of pictures on the wall, the Granite Bay store is throwing a huge party. We really want this to be a thank you party to Granite Bay for all the people who support us, Feist said. On Saturday, Sept. 3, they will be transforming the parking lot into a Hawaiian getaway. Bushnell Gardens will be bringing in palm trees and tropical dcor while Beach Hut Deli builds a lighted stage and tiki hut to set the theme. Each $20 wristband purchase receives a commemorative Tshirt, a luau meal of roasted pig, fish tacos or barbecue tritip, and two beverages. Five live Reggae bands will be performing throughout the evening on the lighted stage outside while inside a DJ will be mixing up more tropical entertainment. This event is open to all ages and Beach Hut Deli encourages everyone in Granite Bay to come by and have some fun. Its going to be a great event, Feist said.
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slaw, marinated tri-tip, pesto pasta salads and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches with Granny Smith apples and Brie cheese on these trucks. Granite Bay resident Chris Jarosz co-owns and operates the food truck Wicked Wich, which began serving east coastinspired sandwiches made with rare Italian meats last month. Our sandwich is basically a knock off of a sandwich that I grew up with, said Jarosz, who hails from Pittsburg. You have your French fries and slaw right on the sandwich. Wicked Wich is one of five food trucks now joined up with the Sacramento Food Truck
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Alliance, a coalition founded by Vculek in an effort to make sure operators are following city ordinances and staying respectful of other local restaurateurs. The city of Sacramento currently has an ordinance in place that allows mobile food trucks to be parked in a single
place and conduct business for no more than 30 minutes. Vculek said that while that ordinance has been the biggest challenge for him conducting business in that city, it has also forced him to explore other options by venturing out into the suburbs. That is why members of the Sacramento Food Truck Alliance say they plan on visiting places like Roseville more often. We try to come out as much as possible, Jarosz said. Its taken a little time to build. Its the idea of getting the mentality that, Hey, there is good food out here on these trucks. If we can do that, well stay in Roseville 75 percent of the time.
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ne thing Bradley DeHaven didnt do after immersing himself in his sons Oxycontin addiction is remain silent. Two years ago, the Granite Bay father helped law-enforcement agents stage an elaborate drug bust to nab a larger drug dealer in a last-ditch effort to keep his 19-yearold son out of prison. His son had started using drugs at 16 and selling at 17. After the bust, the financial planner and his wife kicked their son out of their house for his continued Oxy use. His son is now healthy, has a job and is moving on with his life. But DeHaven, 52, didnt pretend the trouble never happened. Instead, he wrote a book called Defining Moments: A Suburban Fathers Journey into his Sons Oxy Addiction. Hes been featured in newspaper articles and on radio programs recounting the lifealtering experience. No, he definitely hasnt kept quiet. Im on a crusade to let parents know it doesnt need to be your dirty little secret, DeHaven said. Youre not alone and youre going to get through this. Thats the message local teen substance abuse groups want to spread in the community. Parents must not remain the silent majority, as experts say they are criti-
Im on a crusade to let parents know it doesnt need to be your dirty little secret. Youre not alone and youre going to get through this.
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cal to curbing the local adolescent drug problem. Theres not a lot of leverage left for working with kids, said Alan Baker, a volunteer with the Coalition for Placer Youth. We dont see that as a huge area that can make a difference. The domino that needs to be knocked down: Parents. Parents need to understand the role they play in their teens lives, said Joanna Jullien, also with the coalition. They need parents more than ever to hold the line for what is legal and safe. If were silent, then the voice of wisdom is trumped by the voice of popular culture (and
their peers). A recent study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse suggests that tackling substance abuse early is critical to addiction prevention. The report found that children who start drinking alcohol before the age of 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol problems than those who start after age 21. Additionally, nine out of 10 Americans who meet the medical criteria for addiction started smoking, drinking or using other drugs before age 18. My key take away from the study is that we can reduce the addiction rate if we can increase the age at which people try substances, Baker said. It is important for parents to delay the onset of substance use as long as they can. While parents childproof their homes, they often dont teen-proof them. He urges parents to lock up medication and dispose of unused prescription pills properly. Two years ago, the coalition and the Roseville Police Department began co-sponsoring prescription pill takeback events. (These) events play an important role in household drug awareness and access control, said
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police spokeswoman Dee Dee Gunther. Parents might lock up or be watchful about alcoholic beverages in the home, but forget about the dangerous drugs stored in their medicine cabinets, and in grandparents medicine cabinets. Gunther advises parents to be aware of how many pills they have and investigate immediately if pills disappear. This also applies to people who use babysitters or house sitters. Parents should monitor their alcohol. Some wellintentioned parents think allowing their teens to experiment with alcohol under their supervision will keep their child safe, but this is a false sense of security, Baker said. Studies show that teens who drink at home are more likely to drink elsewhere after all, their parents condone it. Theyre also more likely to binge drink and get a DUI, he said. Granite Bay High School teacher Kathie Sinor says that in her 18 years as a health educator, shes learned that parents need to set clear expectations and rules for their children. Parents need to forget about avoidance behaviors, or being their kids best friend or being the popular parent, Sinor said. They need to be the responsible parent. Some parents default to remembering how they experimented with drugs during their youth and turned out OK. So they shrug off their own childs drug or alcohol use. You never experienced what the kids are experiencing today, Jullien said. The drugs are different, theyre more intense. The peer pressure is on steroids and the cyber environment makes you feel like you
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During war, its called a Stand Down, when battle-weary soldiers fall back from the front lines for food, rest and revival. But now the Stand Down concept is giving veterans a chance to renew themselves with assistance from the community. The inaugural Placer County Veterans Stand Down event takes place from Tuesday, Sept. 27, to Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville. The free community-based intervention program targets homeless veter-
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Placer County Supervisor Jack Duran, left, presents Chaplain Terry Morgan with a resolution in support of the inaugural Placer County Veterans Stand Down event, which will take place Sept. 2729 in Roseville.
Employment Development Department will teach resume writing and tips for conducting a job search. The ultimate goal is to get homeless veterans off the street and into transitional and permanent housing. Thats the bottom line for this, said Placer County Stand Down board member Lee Arguello. Organizers have arranged for mobile units for eye, dental and health services, but need medical professionals to staff the units. In total, they need about 200 volunteers per day for the program. Placer County Stand Down has a $25,000 budget, but
This is not a handout, this is not charity. This is a hand up. Theyve earned this.
Terry Morgan, Placer County Veterans Stand Down President Chaplain
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inside looks like a new house, which makes it very distinctive. New hickory flooring pairs with white-sand colored travertine for a brilliantly light effect that complements the new sand-like, imperfectly textured walls. The walls are a Venetian plaster effect, Dixon said. With extra high ceilings, 8-
foot doors, and new skylights throughout, the homes symmetry and spaciousness shine. Sunken living and dining rooms, both with fireplaces and unique coffered ceiling treatments add a classic formality that provides perfect contrast with the richly wooded family room and game room beyond. But its the kitchen that is both figuratively and literally the center of this home. A modern light fixture drops dramatically from an angular skylight, illuminating all new stainless steel appliances and new cabinetry. The room takes on a Craftsman meets contemporary feel. Professional appliances by
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The richly wooded family room can be made completely dark perfect for movie night.
and gardening magazine, the backyard captures the magnificence of its natural setting, while offering all the upscale amenities of a Granite Bay home. A Pebble Tec pool, recently redone, includes rocks and waterfalls, while the patio area doubles as a shaded outdoor kitchen and dining room. A fire pit, located nearby, is wrapped in a cocoon of privacy, while the yard comes alive with maples, pines, and natural granite outcroppings. Theres a lot going on in this backyard, and its very low maintenance, Dixon said.
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Employees of Partners Mortgage in Roseville raised more than $100,000 to aid in cancer research. Granite Bay resident Dan Trinidad, president and CEO of Partners Mortgage, and several of his employees took part in either a 100-mile bicycle ride around Lake Tahoe or a halfmarathon in San Diego to raise the funds. Both events took place in early June. Trinidads wife, Mindy, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia just days after winning the largest womens poker tournament in the world a little more than two years ago. A few weeks later, she was gone. The money was donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and will be used for a research grant in Mindys name.
Mindy Trinidad died of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2009. Her husband Dan Trinidad spearheaded a fundraiser for cancer research.
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Employees of Partners Mortgage presented the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with a check for $100,289 for a research grant in the name of Mindy Trinidad. The funds were raised after employees of Partners Mortgage took part in a 100-mile bike ride around Lake Tahoe and a half-marathon in San Diego in June.
We could not have accomplished this without the generosity, love and support of our local communities, businesses, clients, friends and family members, Trinidad said, in a statement. I am grateful for the overwhelming support and I want to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone that participated to help us reach our goal. Trinidad created an initiative
within his company called Partners for a Cure and joined up with Team in Training to raise the funds According to Jodi Haas, Team in Training director for the Greater Sacramento Area Chapter, the money will go directly to Dr. Maria Figueroa to support her research specifically in AML. It was the biggest check that this chapter has ever received, Haas said. For them to set this goal and reach it in their very first year is unheard of. It makes us very proud as a chapter.
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Incorporate history
Next, do some historical research together. Have the child include interesting history tidbits in the story. Expect the child to be in awe of how things were different in the old days. She will delight in the discovery that she shares similar values and interests. An additional benefit in the childs quest of comprehending history and understanding the actions of relatives includes an effort to follow in their incredible footsteps.
Values to discover
My grandchild enjoys learning specific things about her relatives, particularly their courage, faith, what life skills they have learned, compassion, friendships, family traditions and experiences they savored in their lives. As you discover together, discuss what values are of interest to your child.
Get involved
Proceed slowly while you dig for roots together. Treasure the personal traits which are discovered and talk about common physical characteristics and interests. Tape record the stories and later tape record the interviews so the child is hooked emotionally while she willfully recreates how life was way back when.
The interview
Help develop questions the child can ask the relative. Type the information that has been taped so it doesnt become a tedious task for the child to listen and be a scribe at the same time. Help search for information; check the library or newspaper resources where the person lives/ lived. Other reliable sources include autobiographies, letters, family scrapbooks and diaries. Stock up on pertinent quotes which enhance the life story, i.e., goals, ambitions and legacy.
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chunk of meat might have given them the feeling, Lifes great! I might survive another day. But, if the gold came out, like a raging river, now that would be something to write home about, dont you think?
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This fascinating museum is a real eye opener. Displays of rock and mineral specimens are breathtaking. Take an incredible tour through the mine shaft. Because of budget cuts, the state is considering closing it, so visit soon (www.mariposa.org).
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Tour guides are sources of invaluable information the displays are delightfully bulging in paraphernalia. First we explored the umacha tee pee of the Miwuk Indians, whose ancestors lived in these bark houses over the years. Acorn grinding holes were visible alongside the umacha. Mesmerized by typical rooms and displays from the 1800s, we found this place a real treasure. Great care has been taken to include photos and memorabilia of this time
Kristina and Kelly Carroll peer out from inside an umacha, a structure made of cedar bark, at the Mariposa Museum and History Center.
places where locals met with one another and expectant miners. Supplies were not easy to come by nor could many afford the prices they had to pay. Entertainment choices were slim as well. Just hankering for a meal over a fire with a
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rad and Karen Wilkes early retirement has not meant rest and relaxation. Their calendar hasnt been filled with golf outings, luxurious vacations
or play dates with grandchildren. Instead, the Granite Bay couple stopped working to free up time to serve on mission trips through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We have three of the cutest granddaughters ever, Brad Wilkes said in a news release. (We) love Maui, spent a month
In a way, we are selfish. We value so much about what we have learned and experienced, we think there is a direct correlation between our experiences in Africa, and the improvements we have made in our own lives.
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value so much about what we have learned and experienced, we think there is a direct correlation between our experiences in Africa, and the improvements we have made in our own lives. The couple will work under Latter-day Saints Charities, which is the humanitarian arm of their church, said Jan Pin-
ney, LDS church community representative for Granite Bay. The program has provided over $1 billion of aid to 167 countries throughout the world, regardless of nationality or religion, since 2003, he said. Husband and wife missionaries serve at their own expense.
Brad and Karen Wilkes of Granite Bay spent 18 months assisting with relief efforts in Uganda and Ethiopia. They recently flew to Rwanda for another mission trip.
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hy are the numbers on your scale climbing? That is a valid and often frustrating question. And the answer isnt always sweet and simple. Any change in your life circumstances can produce changes in eating and exercise, which leads to weight gain, stated Edward Abramson, Ph.D., professor emeritus of psychology at California State University, author of Emotional Eating. So why has your weight increased? And, more importantly, what can you do about it?
sons. So often we hear about one-size-fits-all weight loss solutions that take little or no consideration of how the extra weight piled up in the first place. To experience true weight loss it is important to understand why you gained it in the first place. Think back to the time in your life when your weight was just right. Were you in your teens? Your 20s? Or maybe your 30s? Picture yourself as you were
at your ideal weight. Now when did things change? Was it a gradual addition of pounds that accumulated over a span of multiple years? Or did you gain it all at once? Check out the following weight gain triggers and determine which one is responsible for your plight. College: The college years are some of the easiest for gaining weight. In fact, a recent study by Cornell University found that on average, college freshman gain about 0.5 pounds a week almost 11 times more than the average weight gain among 17- and 18-year-olds and almost 20 times more than the average weight gain among American adults. Marriage: Theres nothing like holy matrimony to encour-
Any change in your life circumstances can produce changes in eating and exercise, which leads to weight gain.
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age a barrage of calories to overtake your diet. Late night comfort snacks are always more enjoyable when you have someone to share them with and who better than the person who pledged to stick by your side through sickness or health? Pregnancy: Talk about a great time to gain weight! And were not just talking about women
here most men admit that they gained sympathy pounds right along with their wife. Hormonal changes along with strong encouragement from everyone you know to indulge in anything their heart desires leave most pregnant women with a feeling of entitlement when it comes to food. Career: Though you may not realize it, your career choice plays a major hand in your weight. Those who go from an active lifestyle to spending eight hours a day behind a desk and another two hours commuting almost universally gain weight. Conversely, people who spend their eight hours in constant motion find weight loss a natural byproduct of the job.
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2. New Habits
Close your eyes and go back to the fat trap that triggered your weight gain. What changed in your lifestyle? To help sort things out, Ive broken things down into two specific behavioral categories. Eating Habits: Did your eating pattern change at this time in your life? If your weight gain occurred in college then maybe you went from eating three square meals
to an all-you-can-eat buffet style cafeteria. Or if marriage was your weight gain trigger, then maybe you went from eating small meals to fattening comfort food. Pregnancy brings on the perfect environment for a change in eating habits. You go from eating normally, to eating for two, to munching on your babys snacks right along with him! Your job can also dictate your eating schedule.
Its time to make a change. Dont get on a merry-go-round and expect it to have a destination. You have to get off the ride.
Long hours and early meetings may cause you to grab a doughnut or chips from the vending machine. Activity Level: The second category that leads to weight gain is your activity level. Simply put, what kind of exercise were you doing before your life-changing event and how does it compare to your current exercise regime? Chances are good that you were doing more exercise before your weight gain began which means that you are
doing less exercise today! Go ahead, think back to the exercises or physical activities that you used to do and compare them to your schedule today.
3. Transformation
Youve figured out which fat trap in your life led to weight gain, and then narrowed down the exact behaviors that changed as a result, so this naturally leads us to a solution.
Its time to make a change. Dont get on a merry-go-round and expect it to have a destination. You have to get off the ride. You have the tools to make a change. Get back on track, stay focused and think forward.
Debra Skelton is a Certified Fitness Consultant, a licensed nurse and owner of Motivative Health & Fitness. She can be reached at deb@gotatrainer.com.
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Hotdogs and Hairdos at 4 p.m. at Knucklehead Hot Dog Diner at 7456 Foothills Blvd. in the Woodcreek Plaza. Rockabilly theme features hair show, car show, bounce house and face painting for the kids. (916) 613-7008. Sacred Fire performs Santana tribute songs from 8-10 p.m. at the Fountains, corner of Roseville Parkway and Galleria Boulevard in Roseville. Free. (916) 786-2679. Circus Vargas (see inset)
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Treasure Hunters Roadshow (see Sept. 6 listing) Circus Vargas (see inset) Ashton and Pan Extasy perform calypso and reggae songs from 810 p.m. at the Fountains, corner of Roseville Parkway and Galleria Boulevard in Roseville. Free. (916) 786-2679. A Starry Night, presented by Harvest of Hope, from 6-10 p.m. at the Dalla Terra Estate, 5862 Eureka Road in Granite Bay. Gourmet cuisine, auctions, and activities. $200 per person. (916) 4467933 or www.gala.acsevents.org /harvestofhopegala. 22nd annual Polish Festival from noon-6 p.m. at the Polish American Club, 327 Main St. in Roseville. Polish food, Polka music, folk dancers, a Polish marketplace and more. Free. (916) 782-7171 or www.polish-club.org. Art and Tea event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Bushnell Gardens Nursery, 5255 Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay. Free and open to the public. (916) 791-4199 www.bushnellgardens.com.
Placer County Honey Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ron Feist Park on Elmhurst Drive in Granite Bay. Pancake breakfast, fun run/walk, baking contest, honeybear races. Free. www.pchoneyfestival.com.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 20
Relay for Life 2012 planning committee kick-off from 6-7:30 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 1020 Pleasant Grove Blvd. in Roseville. (916) 412-6440, (916) 539-4607.
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Emblem Fundraiser Breakfast from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 3000 Brady Lane in Roseville. $6.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23
Sauce Off, an inaugural pasta sauce competition, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Roseville Sports Center, 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd. in Roseville. Info: Kate Miller at (916) 774-5978.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 6
Treasure Hunters Roadshow runs Sept. 6-10 at the Courtyard Roseville Galleria Mall, 301 Creekside Ridge Court in Roseville. Treasure Hunters crew will be examining and purchasing rare collectibles. Times are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Free. (217) 726-7590.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
On Air performs classic rock songs from 8-10 p.m. at the Fountains, corner of Roseville Parkway and Galleria Boulevard in Roseville. Free. (916) 786-2679.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7
Treasure Hunters Roadshow (see Sept. 6 listing)
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Animal Nutrition and Grooming Center 20th Anniversary Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Animal Nutrition and Grooming Center,1805 Cirby Way Suite No. 10 in Roseville. Proceeds benefit the Foothills K9 Association. Info: (916) 782-7300 or www.animal nutritioncenter.net.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8
Treasure Hunters Roadshow (see Sept. 6 listing) Circus Vargas (see inset)
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11
Circus Vargas (see Sinset) Art and Tea event (see Sept. 10 listing)
Circus Vargas will run from Sept. 8-12 at the Westfield Galleria, corner of Roseville Parkway and Galleria Boulevard. Featuring family entertainment, a pre-show peek into the world of Circus Vargas, acrobats, aerialists and more. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, 8 p.m. on Friday, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, 1, 4, and 7 p.m. on Sunday and 6 p.m. on Monday. Tickets from $15-$50. www.circus vargas.org.
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Boulevard in Roseville. Free. (916) 786-2679. KITTIE will have an in-store signing at 5 p.m. at Dimple Records, 1701 Santa Clara Drive in Roseville. Have CDs signed and meet the all-female Canadian metal band. Free. www.eonemetal.com.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 9
Vasa Sierra Kronan Lodge No. 737 monthly meeting and pot luck dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Lions Lodge, 107 Sutter St., Roseville. Free. Call Joan at (916) 985-3166. Treasure Hunters Roadshow (see Sept. 6 listing)
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SUNDAY, SEPT. 18
Mumbo Gumbo plays at Music in the Park at 6 p.m. at Royer Park, 190 Park Drive in Roseville. Free. Antique Trove Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 236 Harding Blvd. in Roseville. Event includes free barbeque hot dogs, music by Star DJ and a raffle.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17
Todd Morgan The Emblems perform 50s and 60s songs from 8-10 p.m. at the Fountains, corner of Roseville Parkway and Galleria
Eighth annual Bill Santucci Memorial Golf Tournament at 10 a.m. at the Sierra View Country Club, 105 Alta Vista Ave. in Roseville. $125 per person. Info: Carol Garcia at (916) 724-2424. Eureka/Granite Bay 4-H Community club at 7 p.m. at the Granite Bay Library, 6845 Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay. (916) 771-6769.
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