Roseville Granite Bay Living - 2009

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City of Roseville makes a splash with new aquatic center
A LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
Roseville &
Granite Bay
A P r e s s - Tr i b u n e P u b l i c a t i o n
See story on page 6
DINING: EDUCATION: ECONOMY:

Local restaurants tempt High test scores and Area companies give
the taste buds without innovative programs back to community in
breaking the bank offer students advantage big ways
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R o s e v i l l e G r a n i t e B ay
a lifestyle magazine
EDITOR Susan Belknap

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Suzanne Stevenson
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Paul Cambra
COVER PHOTOGRAPHY City of Roseville
CONTRIBUTORS Susan Belknap, Jon Brines,
City of Roseville, Eileen Wilson,
Megan Wood
Roseville/Granite Bay
Living
188 Cirby Way, Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 786-8746
Roseville/Granite Bay Living LOOKING ITS BEST

is owned and published by the Roseville Press-
Tribune and Gold Country Media.
Some tips on making your home look its best and help it to sell fast.
All rights reserved. Copyright 2009. Page 38
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ON THE COVER: The city of Roseville’s Central Park indoor pool is almost complete.
For more information about the pool see page 6.
DIVE RIGHT IN…

The city of Roseville is preparing
NOT YOUR for the opening of its Central Park

indoor pool
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ORDINARY FITNESS LOCAL CORPORATIONS GIVE BACK

Even in a down economy, some
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Want to stay fit? We offer contribute to the community
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or group training with great REAL ESTATE MARKET GOT YOU DOWN?
fitness professionals. For the How to survive a short sale
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efficiency of your home
Come join a class in our ZEN Page 18
DEN. We offer Nia Yoga, Yoga
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Local restaurants offer low cost
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classes are added regularly. FINDING A SENSE OF CALM

Experience the fun! Practicing yoga brings tranquility to
busy world
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Central Park Indoor Pool a welcome addition for residents

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cheduled to open in late FAST FACTS land fitness classes, lap swim times and
October/early November, the Central recreational swimming. Membership
Park Indoor Pool is a recreational CENTRAL PARK INDOOR POOL ONE options are available for individuals as
asset that will serve Roseville for years to Lanes: Eight well as families.
come. Length: 25 yards Another exciting architectural feature of
Located at 10210 Fairway Drive behind Depth: 3.5 - 8.5 feet this pool center is a retractible roof to let
Nugget Market, the facility is unique, CENTRAL PARK INDOOR POOL TWO in the sunshine and fresh air on bright
because it is the first public-owned indoor Size: 1,500 square feet days and close the roof to rain on cloudy
pool in the region. It has two indoor pools Depth: 4 feet days.
and solar-thermal heating system provid- Notable features: Retractable roof, solar- An added bonus to having a public
ing year-round climate control. thermal heater for year-round climate control indoor pool in the region – kids with win-
The first pool is an eight lane, 25-yard ter birthdays can have swim birthday par-
pool with depths between 3.5 - 8.5 feet. ties, meaning the facility will generate rev-
The second is an additional 1,500- Department will be able to offer national- enue, helping extend programs to resi-
square foot warm water pool with depths ly-recognized swim lessons year-round. dents of all income levels. The Parks and
up to 4 feet. The combination of these will For a full list of hours and programs, go to Recreation Department is currently book-
allow for a full range of recreational activ- roseville.ca.us/parks, then click on “Cen- ing birthday parties as well as other pri-
ities serving the needs of numerous resi- tral Park Indoor Pool” on the right hand vate events.
dents. side. Construction is funded by developer
With the addition of this new facility, the In addition to swim lessons, you can fees, and operations will be self-funded by
city of Roseville’s Parks and Recreation also take part in water fitness programs, user charges.
Grand opening of new Maidu To learn more about entering a float and
sponsorship opportunities, contact the
Museum and Historic Site Roseville Chamber of Commerce at 786-
Located at 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive, 8136 or rosevillechamber.com.
the Maidu Interpretive Center captures
the rich history of Native Americans in our Third Saturday Art Walk
area. With a grand opening scheduled 6:30-9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21
from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. April 25, the facility Vernon Street/225 Taylor Street (down-
will be renamed as the Maidu Museum town library)
and Historic Site, which further reflects its Downtown Roseville hosts the Third
commitment to showcasing the culture Saturday Art Walk, showcasing the works
and contributions of the original peoples of local artists. Join the ever-growing num-
of the region. ber of people attending this fun and fabu-
The new design is inspired by a Native lous event. For more information on
American roundhouse, with new exhibits artists, displays and activities, go to 3rdsa-
that will emphasize native families and tartwalk.com.
traditions. The opening is part of the PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF ROSEVILLE
Maidu Spring Cultural Celebration, which Santa Claus will make an appearance Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
will include an opening blessing, dance at the annual holiday parade, Nov. 21. 5:30-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4
groups, traditional art and craft demon- Vernon Street/Downtown Roseville
strations, guided tours, storytelling and ment. For more info, call 774-5221. Mayor Gina Garbolino will flip the
children’s activities. Info: 774-5934. switch to light the city’s official holiday
48th Annual Sylvia Besana tree at approximately 6:30 p.m. Santa will
Holiday Parade be making a special visit to our town to
Other can’t-miss events ... 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 meet with kids inside the Civic Center
Downtown Roseville Rotunda, and hear their wish lists.
“Think Green” book club The 48th Annual Sylvia Besana Holiday The popular kids’ fun zone will once
5-6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13 Parade begins at the intersection of River- again be back in action. Merchants in the
Whole Foods Market, 1001 Galleria Blvd. side Avenue/Douglas Boulevard/Vernon area will have their stores decorated and
Join the city’s newest book club, focused Street in downtown Roseville, proceeding be open late for holiday shopping, along
on living green! down Vernon, turning right on Folsom with craft and food vendors.
From recycling to conservation to cli- and ending at the back of Roseville Residents are reminded that the 200 and
mate change and litter reduction, take this Square. 300 blocks of Vernon Street will be closed,
opportunity to explore your favorite books Festivities will include floats and live between Grant and Lincoln streets, from
and movies on these topics. Sponsored by music. There will also be a craft fair from 9 2-10 p.m. for the event. Free parking is
Whole Foods Market and the city of a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Civic Center parking available at the Civic Center Parking
Roseville Environmental Utilities Depart- lot at 311 Vernon St. garage. Remember to bring your cameras.

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COURTESY
Kaiser Permanente recently expanded its Roseville health facility with the construction of a $150 million regional Women
and Children Center.
Top Roseville employers give back

BY JON BRINES
SPECIAL TO GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE
“It’s a wonderful feeling, to
D give them a respite, a brief

espite Placer County’s August
unemployment rate of 11.5 percent,
top Roseville employers have been time together is important.”
finding ways to give back to the commu- Music teacher Nancy Nelle on Kaiser’s playroom
nity. Earlier this year, top Roseville
employer Kaiser Permanente expanded its
Roseville campus with a $150 million Roseville’s new center is children with
regional Women and Children Center. Two brain tumors. Kaiser created a playroom
hundred nurses help run the state-of-the as an oasis where no IVs are drawn and
-art 174-bed labor and delivery facility. tests are banned so children know they
“It made sense to build the center here,” can relax. Kaiser went one step further to
said Kaiser Roseville Dr. Robert Azevedo lift the spirits of the children with a music
who is an OB/GYN. “There are a lot of interaction program where volunteers
young families in Roseville.” bring instruments and music to the chil-
What sets Kaiser apart is the 48-bed dren. Music teacher Nancy Nelle said
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and 10-bed there is nothing like bringing a smile to a
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, which is child who’s hurting.
said to provide the highest level of care to “It’s a wonderful feeling,” Nelle said. “To
critically ill babies and children. Before its give them a respite, a brief time together is
opening, patients with special needs went important.”
to UC Davis or Kaiser Oakland. Now Nelle said even a song like “Old McDon-
Azevedo said the center is experiencing a ald Had a Farm” can unite the family in a
baby boom with 400 to 450 deliveries a COURTESY joyful moment.
month in Roseville. The rooms were The playroom at Kaiser in Roseville is “They add the animal sounds and the
designed for maximum comfort. an oasis where no IVs are drawn and whole family gets involved,” she said. “For
“We wanted family members to stay all tests are banned. Here, a patient takes that brief minute we were all just having a
night long and come and go comfortably,” part in a music interaction program. great time laughing together.”
Azevedo said. Those silly songs wouldn’t be complete
Labor and delivery rooms are private without puppets and instruments for the
and feature a bathroom with shower, ple feel more relaxed and heal faster.” children.
phone, flat-screen TV and a fold-out bed Azevedo said. “A lot of people don’t expect “It helps the parents too,” Nelle said.
so a family member can stay overnight. it and are appreciative.”
“The colors and decorations help peo- One of the top issues addressed by • CONTINUED PAGE 10

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COURTESY
Hewlett-Packard employees particpate in a variety of fundraisers including the Coolest 24-Hour Race Against Cancer held
each year in May in Cool. Pictured are HP employee Paul Congdon and a fellow rider after the Cool race this past year.
TOP 10 • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 the masses.”

At his memorial service coworkers
ROSEVILLE EMPLOYERS “Music is a healing thing, it improves talked about what Brice loved and how
JUNE 2009 your mood. I feel good after I leave.” they could give back to the community
Kaiser Permanente 4,300 Despite ongoing economic chal- for him.
Hewlett-Packard 3,200 lenges Kaiser plans to expand the high- Their first step was to invest in vend-
Union Pacific Railroad 2,000 ly successful volunteer music program. ing machines on campus to collect
Sutter Roseville Medical Center 1,922 money for cancer research everyday.
City of Roseville 1,100 Hewlett-Packard The employees wanted to go a step fur-
Roseville Elementary Cancer created an unexpected pro- ther. Every year they hit a rugged and
School District 897 gram at Roseville’s number two employ- often muddy Sierra bike trail at the
Wal-Mart (2 stores) 862 er Hewlett-Packard, which has been on Coolest 24- hour Race Against Cancer.
Roseville Joint Union Foothills Boulevard since 1979. “Brice loved riding and the outdoors,”
High School District 803 After HP ProCurve Networking guru Thompson said.
NEC Electronics 800 Brice Clark lost a hard fought battle with There are actually three races for all
PRIDE 800 lung cancer his fellow employees came ages: a kid’s race, eight-hour race and a
together to raise money for research. 24-Hour race on the Olmstead trail loop
Total 16,684 “Brice was our innovator and vision- in Cool.
ary,” said friend and fellow HP coworker “We heard from mothers of kids who
Mark Thompson. “He had a rare talent raced and then later died of cancer,”
* numbers include full-time and part-time positions of translating technical knowledge to Thompson said. “They talked about
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COURTESY
Music teacher Nancy Nelle plays for a patient at Kaiser’s Roseville facility. Nelle says music therapy brings a smile to those in
treatment.
“I don’t think I could work for a company that doesn’t support something like this. It is a part
of what makes HP’s culture different. It shows how the employees gathered together to make
something happen at a local level. ”
HP employee Mark Thompson, on the Dream Foundation
What: Kaiser Permanente – Roseville Medical Center

what they went through. That’s when we
Where: 1600 Eureka Road, Roseville, CA 95661
decided to support the Dream Founda- Phone: 784-4000
tion.” Web site: kp.org/roseville
The Dream Foundation is a national
dream-granting foundation for people over What: Nancy Nelle, Music Moments with Nancy
18 years old. The foundation’s goal is to Where: info@musicalmomentswithnancy.com
help families and those at the end of life’s Phone: 973-9845
journey find peace and closure with the Web site: musicalmomentswithnancy.com
realization of a final wish. Most of those
What: HP ProCurve Networking
helped are from Northern California. Where: 8000 Foothills Blvd., Building R3L, Roseville, CA 95747
“I don’t think I could work for a company Phone: (800)975-7682
that doesn’t support something like this,” Web site: procurve.com
said Thompson. “It is a part of what makes
HP’s culture different. It shows how the What: Coolest 24-Hour Race Against Cancer
employees gathered together to make Where: PO Box 3163, Auburn, CA 95604
something happen at a local level. ” Phone: (530) 889-9412
Thompson encourages everyone in Web site: uburnbikeworks.com/cmbr.html
Roseville and Granite Bay to jump in and What: The Dream Foundation
ride or support the Coolest 24 Hour Race Where: 11500 Olympic Blvd, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Against Cancer when it comes back to Cool Phone: (310) 444-3070
in May 2010. Web site: dreamfoundation.org

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Chamber: Live, play, work in Roseville

BY SUSAN BELKNAP
“The stronger the The month includes a special Chamber
GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE membership drive where members who
I t’s not always easy to stay posi- business community join the Chamber during the month of
tive and creative when business is, the stronger the October receive one month’s dues free.
is down. The entire month of October has been
No one knows this better than Wendy city will be.” divided into three categories: Live, Play and
Gerig, chief executive officer for the Wendy Gerig, CEO, Roseville Work. Each category offers a variety of
Roseville Chamber of Commerce, which Chamber of Commerce events and activities such as a fashion
includes Granite Bay. show, a 5K run, community expo and
Coming up with innovative programs SPLASH, which was held at the Roseville restaurant promotions.
and listening to all ideas is what’s keeping Aquatic Center in September is usually “One of our strong components as a
the Chamber alive and well. sold out with 1,200 tickets purchased. This chamber is our ability to partner with the
Gerig said Chamber membership has year 943 tickets were sold. The Chamber city of Roseville,” Gerig said. “The city
dropped from 1,800 in the fall of 2008, to will net $50,000 with that amount split knows that the stronger the business com-
about 1,500 today. In addition, attendance between the Chamber and the city of munity is, the stronger the city will be.”
is down at many of its events. Roseville’s Project Play, universal assess- Gerig said promoting education is
“One of the most troubling part of these able playgrounds. another way the Chamber attracts mem-
statistics is the number of businesses that “Even though attendance was down, bers.
have left the Chamber because they are the people who attended had a good “Many people move here because of our
either out of business or are having diffi- time,” Gerig said. “They realized it had val- schools,” Gerig said.
culty staying in business,” she said. “But ue.” Programs such as Principal for the Day
even with the state of it all, we haven’t “Celebrate Roseville Chamber,” a one- and the annual teacher recognition lunch-
stopped doing what we think is important month celebration, is one way Gerig said eon help to get the word out about the
for our businesses and our members.” the Chamber is trying this year to promote connection between education and the
But the news is not all bad. Gerig said a variety of activities and events in the community.
one of the Chamber’s annual fundraisers, Roseville and Granite Bay communities. Info: rosevillechamber.com.

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There is life after a short sale

How to get back into homeownership after a hardship
BY JON BRINES
T
wo years ago the term short sale was
exotic real estate lingo no one under-
stood. Today short sales account for
more than half of all the real estate listings
in Roseville and Granite Bay, according to
the Placer County Association of Realtors.
The median home price in Placer Coun-
ty has been holding steady at $277,000
and hasn’t been that low since May of
2002, according to PCAR. Anyone who
bought or refinanced when the high was
$517,000 in Aug of 2005 would be upside
down today. With exotic financing, many
homeowners threw in the towel and fore-
closed. Life after foreclosure meant a 300
point drop in their FICO score and a ban
from mortgage approval for three years.
For Roseville resident Nicole White and
her husband, short sale gave them some-
thing foreclosure couldn’t-a life lesson and
a difficult personal journey she respects
today. PHILIP WOOD • GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE
“At the time, it was either buy groceries Real Estate agent Ed Kittle, left, goes over a short-sale with client Nicole White,
or pay the mortgage,” White said. “We def- with her son, Richard, 3, in his Roseville office.
initely learned.”
In a short sale, the homeowner or What: Ed Kittle, RE/MAX Gold
debtor sells the mortgaged property for Where: 983 Reserve Drive, Roseville, CA 95678 “I felt like I was being a bad
less than the outstanding balance of the Phone: 770-6718
loan, and turns over the proceeds of the Web site: edkittle.com person by letting them
sale to the lender. The key is the lender foreclose on my house. I had a
would have the right to approve or disap- What: Placer County Association of Realtors
prove of a proposed sale. The short sale Where: 4750 Grove St., Rocklin, CA 95677 little voice in my head that
process is tricky and takes months of fol- Phone: 624-8271
low-up and waiting before a bank decides
Web site: pcaor.com said there must be a better
if the short sale is right or foreclosure is the
only option.
What: Golden 1 Credit Union way. That’s when we found
Where: 741 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Suite 100,
White and her young family, like thou- Roseville, CA 95678 out about short sales.”
sands of homeowners in Placer County, Phone: 732-2900
Nicole White
learned the hard way how to survive a Web site: golden1.com
short sale. After a year of struggling with
her adjustable rate mortgage, self the foreclosure notice in the mail. That’s bank to approve the short sale, White and
employed in a bad economy, they consid- when they call me.” Kittle got their approval. It happened just
ered foreclosure. Kittle is now a certified distressed prop- days before the threatened foreclosure
“I felt like I was being a bad person by erty expert from the National Association auction.
letting them foreclose on my house,” of Realtors, something that wasn’t offered “That whole situation is traumatizing,”
White said. “I had a little voice in my head until recently. White said. “I feel damaged from it-like a
that said there must be a better way. That’s White said some people in her shoes break-up.”
when we found out about short sales.” would have been threatened by the mort- Now like so many Roseville and Granite
The Whites turned to RE/MAX Gold gage company and hired a lawyer, but she Bay residents White had to figure out what
Associate Broker Ed Kittle to be their short said, that’s a money pit. was the next step after short sale. Was her
sale guru. “Don’t contact your mortgage company, credit ruined? Would she be renting for the
“The lender tells homeowners they can’t don’t hire a lawyer-hire a Realtor,” White rest of her life?
do a loan modification until they miss a said. “And make sure they are experienced White said she paid everything except
payment,” Kittle said. “Then they don’t in short sales.”
hear from the lender again until they get After eight months of waiting for the • SEE SHORT SALE PAGE 36

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PHOTO COURTESY HOOD BRONCO INNOVATIONS

Installing computerized automation systems to control lighting and electricity can save homeowners money on energy bills.
Spending on your home can save in the long run

ARTICLE COURTESY OF ARA CONTENT gain about $20,000 in value.
According to the EPA, a $1 Brian Hood of Hood Bronco Invoca-
W
ith the holiday season just around tions located in Rockin, says one way to
the corner, many people are gear-
investment in your home reduce energy costs is to install comput-
ing up to make some repairs and can add about $20 in erized, automated systems into the home.
updates to their homes. Hood says many people don’t realize that
From new roofs and siding to adding value. In other words, for home automation systems are designed
state-of-art kitchen and other household to reduce your home’s electricity bills sig-
appliances, people have more options every $1,000 invested in nificantly. By installing Hood Bronco’s
than ever when it comes to making pur- energy efficiency, you gain Control4 system Hood says an average
chases that can help them save money three-bedroom home could eliminate 850
and the environment. about $20,000 in value. pounds of CO emissions each year. Hood
The ENERGY STAR program, a joint says there’s no need for homeowners to
effort from the U.S. Environmental Pro- buy new lights or special light bulbs.
tection Agency and the U.S. Department result in savings of 10 to 30 percent annu- “Our system works with what you
of Energy, is designed to help people save ally on utility bills. already have, but makes it more efficient
money on their utility bills while reducing For people who are looking to sell their through controlling the amount of energy
greenhouse gasses. In 2008, more than $19 homes or simply a good investment, ener- going into the light bulb,” Hood said. Con-
billion was saved on utility bills through gy-efficient options can make your home trol4’s system allow for simple, integrated
the program. According to the New York more valuable. According to the EPA, a $1 and secure control of systems throughout
State Energy Research and Development investment in your home can add about your home, including video, audio, light-
Authority, investing $3,000 to $8,000 in $20 in value. In other words, for every ing, temperature, garage-door openers,
your home — not including rebates — can $1,000 invested in energy efficiency, you sprinklers, and security systems—even

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Energy efficient options to control
temperature, sprinklers and security
systems can all be controlled via
remote control, touch screen or per-
sonal computer.
automated blinds.
Indoor and outdoor devices throughout
your property can be integrated into a
unified system, which can be easily oper-
ated via a remote control, touch screen,
keypad or personal computer.
Hood says homeowners can start small
by adding control to an existing home-
entertainment system, then expand your
system’s capabilities as you go. SOLD in JUST
In addition to convenience, increased 3 DAYS
safety is a major benefit of home control
systems. When a smoke detector is trig-
gered, for example, the system can auto-
matically turn off your HVAC system to
prevent smoke from circulating, turn on
interior lights to aid evacuation, and blink
your property’s exterior lights to assist
emergency personnel in locating your
home.
• CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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“The attic has some of Financial help is

the most extreme available. What many
weather on the planet. homeowners may not
It’s extremely hot in the know is that they have
summer and bitterly the opportunity to
cold in the winter. leverage many rebates
Therefore, air sealing provided by local utility
and insulating this and state programs on
extremely harsh top of the federal tax
environment from the incentives to help
house is crucial.” finance home energy-
Colby Swanson, building and construction
expert for BASF, a manufacturer of efficiency investments.
energy-efficient products for the home
• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 PHOTO COURTESY HOOD BRONCO INNOVATIONS In the summer, it reflects some of the heat
Attractive rebates and incentives pro- that radiates through the roof deck back
Control4’s modular solutions can be vided by local utility and state pro- outside and, to a lesser degree, in the win-
utilized for both new construction and grams are available for homeowners to ter reflects heat back into the house.
remodeling. The company’s wireless install energy efficient home improve- One option is Radiance, made by BASF,
products eliminate the need to open up ments. a water-based product that can be
existing walls in order to run wiring, sprayed on to the underside of the roof or
which makes it easy and affordable to “The attic has some of the most extreme applied with a paint roller.
retrofit older homes. weather on the planet,” Swanson says. “It’s
Colby Swanson, a building and con- extremely hot in the summer and bitterly New Appliances
struction expert for BASF, a manufacturer cold in the winter. Therefore, air sealing After the ceiling is air tight and insulat-
of energy-efficient products for the home, and insulating this extremely harsh envi- ed correctly, consider appliances. Next
offers these additional recommendations ronment from the house is crucial.” time you need to replace your home’s
on how you can save yourself money by “Professionally installed foam in the water heater, consider this: after the fur-
making improvements on your house. attic will far outperform the conventional nace and air conditioner it is the biggest
products both in air sealing and insulating user of energy in a house.
Seal the Deal capability resulting in much more com- As of 2009, you can now purchase a
Start with improving the envelope of the fortable homes and substantially lower water heater certified as an ENERGY STAR
building (specifically attic air sealing and heating and cooling bills,” says Swanson. appliance.
insulating) before buying things like a “Studies indicate that a thorough job of
high-efficiency furnace, air conditioner or leak sealing can cut your home’s total air Show Me the Money
solar-power cells. The money you may leakage by 33 to 46 percent — reducing Financial help is available. What many
save would be wasted if the building can’t your heating and cooling bills up to 20 homeowners may not know is that they
contain the expensive conditioned air. percent. To help further the energy effi- have the opportunity to leverage many
Swanson says that air leakage from the ciencies of a home and help homeowners rebates provided by local utility and state
house through the ceiling is one of the remain environmentally conscious, don’t programs on top of the federal tax incen-
largest contributors for heating and cool- dispose of the attic insulation being tives to help finance home energy-effi-
ing loss with improperly installed attic replaced, recycle it by placing it on top of ciency investments.
insulation close behind. Focusing on attic the newly placed foam.” These attractive rebates and incentives
air sealing and properly installed insula- vary widely (approximately 5 percent to 50
tion is generally the most cost effective Spray-on Radiant percent savings) to help offset a home-
energy and comfort related improvement Another simple and less costly way for owner’s investment to air seal, insulate or
in an existing home. The U.S. Department homeowners to make their homes more purchase high efficiency appliances. The
of Energy reports that up to 40 percent of energy-efficient: apply a radiant barrier federal government offers a 30 percent
the energy cost of heating and cooling a coating that is sprayed on the underside of rebate of up to $5,000 on energy invest-
structure is wasted by uncontrolled air the roof in the attic, which will lower heat- ment.
leakage. ing and cooling bills and increase comfort. ~ Susan Belknap contributed to this report

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Here’s to Roseville’s
restaurant scene
BY MEGAN WOOD
GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE
C’
mon get happy. Just because the economy’s in a
slump doesn’t mean you have to be.
Get out of your funk at one of your favorite local

restaurants, or try someplace new. It’s OK considering some
of the fabulous drink, appetizer and dinner specials that
many local hotspots are serving up. While some are strictly
offered during a “happy hour” window of opportunity, oth-
ers, like dinner specials, are available anytime. So grab your
special someone, friends or make some new ones for a night
on the town.
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BJ’s
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They may make their own beer, but they’re famous for
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Happy hour at BJ’s means $1 off all draft beer and cocktails
and $2 off all appetizers. Hungrier for more than just an
appetizer? Try one of their mini pizzas at half-off during hap-
py hour. On game day, head to BJ’s for Sunday NFL Ticket
and any other sports package you can imagine on their big
screen TVs scattered throughout the restaurant.
For a tasty but affordable dinner, BJ’s has a dinner for two
that includes two soups or salads, any medium pizza and a
Pizookie for less than $20. We won’t judge you if you ask for
dessert first.
Happy hour: Monday-Friday 3-7 p.m. PHILIP WOOD • GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE
Late night happy hour: Sunday-Thursday 10 p.m.-close Crush 29 bartender Mandy Martinez proudly presents the
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cherry juice shaken with cherry flavored vodka. Move over
• MORE RESTAURANTS PAGE 30 Cosmo, there’s a new drink in town.
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Yoga classes
sprout up
Mind meets body at local nurseries
BY EILEEN WILSON With a usual crowd of up to
SPECIAL TO GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE 20 students easily accommo-
Y
oga has been relieving dated in the large space, Lun-
stress and changing peo- deen encourages newcomers
ple’s lives since ancient and veterans alike.
times. And now, more than “We’re open to all levels. It’s
ever, people are looking for very non-threatening, and non
ways to relax, or challenge competitive,” she said.
themselves - both mentally Also important to Lundeen,
and physically. is the fact that the class fosters
And Elizabeth Lundeen and a sense of community, a facet
Cathy Mikles offer two unique of our fast-paced world she
locations to practice their heal- feels is disappearing.
ing art.Locations that are both “I have people of all ages –
relaxing and surprisingly invig- everybody’s gotten to know
orating. each other really well. We
The Flower Farm Inn and notice when someone is miss-
Nursery, located at the corner ing,” she said, and notes that
of Auburn Folsom and Horse- for many of her students, the
shoe Bar roads is a nature- practice is the highlight of their
filled wonderland, which lends day.
itself to tranquility and peace- Lundeen shares her practice
fulness, the cornerstone of any on Tuesday mornings and
successful yoga Wednesday
practice. “This is a beautiful afternoons. PHILIP WOOD • GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE
Taught by Eliz- An extra Elizabeth Lundeen puts pressure on Laura Neuman’s hand
abeth Lundeen, place, and a perfect perk-the as she stretches out during her yoga workout.
who has been
practicing yoga
location – I just love morning class
often wanders Most of her students come Mikles appreciates the union
for more than 10 the energy.” to the on-site from Loomis, but some come between mind, body and spir-
years, twisting, café for a bite from Granite Bay and Roseville it that can be attained by her
Elizabeth Luindeen, yoga teacher
turning, and at the Fower Farm Inn in Loomis or a cup of hot as well. practice.
stretching fun tea, after. “They were all pretty much “It integrates everything in
takes place in the farm’s event Cathy Mikles, who has been beginners, and we’re really your life,” she said. “I’m defi-
barn, which, on any weekend, practicing yoga for more than working on foundations,” she nitely a calmer person than I
is the venue for weddings and 30 years, teaches students in said. was. It helps you put things in
parties. the old fruit shed located at A tranquil location, the fruit perspective. It’s a very empow-
With open windows and High Hand Nursery. shed is surrounded by flowers, ering process – I always feel
doors, allowing fresh air, and We’ve been holding classes fountains and shady foliage. well when I walk out.”
nature’s soothing sounds to here for only a month, and “It’s the perfect combination
drift about, the space is more already have between 13 and – coffee and snack after class in FLOWER FARM YOGA
inviting, to many, than a typi- 17 people,” Mikles said. the new café,” Mikles said. Where: 4150 Auburn Folsom
cal yoga studio. “That’s a great showing on a Mikles specializes in yoga Road, Loomis
“Sometimes we practice out consistent basis. The ladies that involves movement, with When: Tuesday 9:15 a.m.,
on the lawn under the big oak love it, and the class keeps get- a slow pace. Wednesday 4:30 p.m.
tree,” Lundeen said. “There ting bigger.” “What I love so much about Cost: $10 drop in fee
are chickens outside and peo- Mikles teaches yoga at vari- yoga is everyone can do it, old
ple bring their dogs, who sit on ous venues, and said she is and young, people with HIGH HAND YOGA
the porch while we practice. excited to be in such a great injuries, all different activity Where: 3790 Taylor Road,
This is a beautiful place, and a location, with practitioners she levels.” Loomis
perfect location – I just love the describes as “a bunch of lovely Yoga builds strength, flexibil- When: Wednesday 9 a.m.
energy.” women.” ity, and has a restful aspect, but Cost: $10 drop in fee

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PHILIP WOOD • THE PRESS TRIBUNE

Il Fornaio chef Mitch Davis sits with his creation “Antipasto Della Casa,”which is a sampling of authentic Italian antipasti.
It’s a popular item on the appetizer menu at the Italian restaurant at the Roseville Galleria.
• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 1500 Eureka Road, Roseville Molly Hawks’ innovative cuisine.
787-3287 From French to Spanish and Italian
Crush 29 Fatsbistro.com influenced dishes, Hawks is a proverbial
1480 Eureka Road, Roseville No need to wait for a 5 o’clock cocktail melting pot of what the owners describe
784-2077 hour when Fat’s starts Martini Hour at 3 as “modern American” cuisine.
crush29.com p.m. Balance your dirty martini with any Choose from a selection of favorites
Harvest season is upon us and with it appetizer from the menu at half off. Mar- from the lounge menu like Alaskan hal-
comes Crush 29’s Harvest Hour, a daily tinis are in the $5 to $7 range for specialty ibut fish tacos or Saint Louis ribs
happy hour celebration with drink and martinis so you can try a few of their drenched in bourbon barbecue sauce. Sit
food specials primed for the fall season. favorites like the Cherry Blossom Martini. on the patio overlooking the pond, with a
Try a sweet Jalapeno Martini, the “perfect Draft beer and house wine are also includ- glass of the house Brau or ask the bar-
blend of sweet and spicy” said Crush 29 ed in the drink specials starting at $2. On tender to whip up a Grey Goose martini
bartender Mandy Martinez. Sundays, grab the football fans and head for $6. Drink specials end at 6 p.m. but the
If sweet and spicy aren’t your thing, try to Fat’s to catch the game and enjoy addi- lounge menu, stacked with appetizer spe-
the Crush brew, brewed in house or their tional happy hour drink specials during cials priced at $4 last all night. Bon appetit.
seasonal brew for $3. Appetizer specials the game. Happy Hour: Tuesday-Friday 3-6 p.m.
like personal size pizzas or Kobe beef slid- Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m.
ers will whet your appetite for dinner. If Sunday: During the football games
you stick around for dinner, take it on the Il Fornaio
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Harvest Hour: Sunday-Saturday 2-6 p.m. Hawksrestaurant.com Mitch Davis creates a new selection of
Live music: Thurdays 6 p.m. Can’t decide what you’re hungry for? complimentary appetizers for happy hour
Head to this boutique restaurant nestled guests.
in the Quarry Ponds shopping center to
Fat’s Asia Bistro & Dim Sum Bar experience Chefs Michael Fagnoni and • MORE RESTAURANTS PAGE 34

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The appetizer buffet changes on a daily

basis and could include anything from
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from the bar,” said shift supervisor Shane
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That seems pretty reasonable consider-
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well drinks are less than $6. If you’re real-
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Happy hour: Daily 4:30-6:30 p.m.,
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Lemon tart with fresh berries is a popular dessert item at Toast, which is in the
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dinner also includes soup, steamed rice Every night guests can catch live per- torte? We propose a toast, to good food
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Former mortgage broker turned home stager, Dressel, a
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and mortgages to choosing fabric swatches and paint samples.
After 10 years in the mortgage industry working for Merrill
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“I never would have walked away from

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Now, Dressel is the go-to guy for many
homeowners and local real estate agents
to make an empty house look like a home
to speed up the selling process. But that’s
only half of the job. Dressel also meets
with homeowners who are simply looking
to breathe new life into their homes.
“You stage for real estate because you’re
not just selling brick and mortar, you’re
selling an emotion,” Dressel said. “This is
going to be someone’s home, it needs to
look and feel that way.”
Whether it’s a foreclosed house, real
estate listing or for sale by owner, Dressel
says it’s important for potential homebuy-
ers to feel comfortable in the house and be
able to see themselves living there. PHOTOS COURTESY RYAN DRESSEL • STAGE RIGHT DESIGN
For homeowners selling their family A well lived in living room, left, is in desper-
home, this means removing anything bla- ate need of a pick-me up. Above, a new sec-
tantly political or religious and personal tional separates the living room from the rest
items like family portraits, which can of the home and makes the room feel more
make potential buyers feel invasive, Dres- snug. Dark leather upholstery and book-
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that makes the living space feel inviting.
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which now has a chic, comfortable atmosphere.
• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 39 “A problem that some homeowners have is they can’t
look at their home objectively,” Dressel said. “Sometimes
“A problem that some homeowners
have is they can’t look at their home objec- it helps to bring in a third party to tell you how things
tively,” Dressel said. “Sometimes it helps
to bring in a third party to tell you how
really look.”
things really look.” Ryan Dressel, owner, Stage Right design
Paint, Dressel said, is a seller’s best
friend due to its transforming power and
cost effectiveness. Dressel suggests using home for sale he starts where a potential themselves living there.”
neutral colors on walls and brightly col- buyer starts, at the curb. Christy Clark, had always decorated her
ored room accents, like lamps and throw “I put on what I call my ‘buying eyes,’” previous homes and apartments. But after
pillows to help the eye move about the Dressel said. “I look at the landscaping, a round of layoffs doubled her workload,
room. outdoor lighting and I look at what is she found she had neither the desire nor
Another small change that makes a big going to knock a buyer’s offer down and the energy to decorate her home in
difference Dressel said, is swapping out that’s where we start.” Roseville. An area sales manager for Gen-
tired light fixtures and cabinetry hardware After that, it’s all interior work. An emp- eral Electric, Clark said her home had
for updated ones, an inexpensive ty home, whether it is brand new or bank- become more of a train station even
improvement that makes a lasting impres- owned, is made to look lived in. This though she worked from her home office.
sion and brightens up rooms. means the main rooms of the home are She found herself using her house as a
“Take a cold, hard look at your furniture, furnished and decorated courtesy of Dres- place to eat, sleep and pick up a change of
too,” Dressel said. “If you have to rent a sel’s warehouse, which is stuffed with clothes before heading back into her
new couch and club chair the $2,000 will enough loot to stage six homes. messy office.
hurt a lot less than the $10,000 off your “When I go in to stage a home for sale, “I wasn’t happy and I generally didn’t
asking price. Believe it or not, bad furni- I’m not staging to please the homeowner want to be at home,” Clark said.
ture makes the rest of the house look or the Realtor,” Dressel said. “My goal is to That’s when she enlisted Dressel to perk
poorly taken care of too.” appeal to 90 percent of the people out
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• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40 Finally, Dressel’s ultimate goal when

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BY EILEEN WILSON
W
hile there are several great reasons
to move to Roseville and Granite
Bay – relaxed lifestyle, close prox-
imity to surfing and skiing, and snow-free
winter weather – the schools are one of
the top reasons that make this area such a
desirable place to live.
Eureka Union School District

Eureka Union School District, an eight-
school district that educates 3,500 kinder-
garten through eighth-grade students, is
well known for academic achievement
and high test scores.
The district serves Granite Bay and
some Roseville areas as well.
With a California Department of Educa-
tion Academic Performance Index of 891
overall, the school district is the front run-
ner in the Standardized Testing and
Reporting Program in Placer County, and
has consistently been the top scoring dis-
trict in the Sacramento area. It’s also one
of the top scoring districts in Northern
California.
School personnel attribute high test
scores to several factors.
A critical part of Eureka Union’s success
is the Eureka Schools Foundation.
The foundation, which raises money
with an Annual Giving Campaign, and PHILIP WOOD • GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE
various events throughout the year, funds Students in the local Roseville and Granite Bay school districts perform well on
the weekly music program in the lower standarized testing each year. Each of the four districts offers a variety of extra-
grades, band instruction in grades 5 – 8, curricular activities as well as acadmics to provide for each student.
library technicians, athletic coaches,
Spanish language instruction and more.
“ESF awarded a total of $401,000 to sus- The Eureka Schools Foundation funds the weekly music program in the
tain education programs for every student
at every school within EUSD,” said Julie
lower grades, band instruction in grades 5 – 8, library technicians,
Guerrero, the foundation’s executive athletic coaches, Spanish language instruction and more.
director.
Roseville City School District “Buljan is an AVID school,” said Pete Many of the district’s sites offer before
Roseville City School District serves stu- Clark, sssistant superintendent of Educa- and after school care and enrichment pro-
dents in Roseville, and has a much larger tional Services. “AVID stands for Advance- grams.
student population, with 9,700 kinder- ment via Individual Determination and is A kid favorite is the theater arts program
garten through eighth-grade kids in 17 an international program that targets offered at many schools – a program in
schools. underserved families, frequently, families which 100 to 150 kids create full blown,
The district offers a gifted and talented whose members haven’t attended a four- Broadway-type theater productions.
program, and Blue Oaks Elementary, year college.” In addition, students can learn to play
Thomas Jefferson Elementary, and Buljan AVID is an in-school program that pre- golf, and even have a broadcast club
Middle School, have earned the designa- pares kids for college, and the students where they put together weekly messages
tion of California Distinguished Schools – who are in the program will often be the for their peers.
honoring the state’s most exemplary and first in the family to continue their educa-
distinguished public schools. tion. • CONTINUED ON PAGE 44

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Being physically active at school is just one aspect of students’ well-being. In addition to sports, enrichment activities such
as computer and design club, drama club and reading clubs offer something for everyone.
In Roseville City School Dry Creek Joint Elementary Dry Creek District began as
School District
District, a kid favorite is the Another area district, Dry Creek, a one-room schoolhouse,
serves students in both Placer County
theater arts program, in (Roseville) and Sacramento County
and now its 10 schools
which 100 to 150 kids create (Antelope). serve more than 5,800
The district, which began as a one-
full blown, Broadway-type room schoolhouse, now serves more kindergarten through
than 5,800 kindergarten through eighth-
theater productions. students, and is comprised of 10 eighth-students.
schools.
• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 42 Creekview Ranch Middle School is the offer something fun and exciting for
newest addition, opening in August of everyone.
“There’s a wide range of things happen- 2008, and the final capacity of the district
ing – including athletics at the middle will be more than 8,000 children. Roseville Joint Union High School
schools,” Clark said. Schools in the district average an 862 District
The district’s API score is 863, and of API score, and many students stay on task Roseville Joint Union High School Dis-
particular note, five of the district’s academically, while participating in a trict offers high school students an exem-
schools have API scores of over 900. number of extracurricular activities. plary education as well.
“Catheryn Gates Elementary scored Enrichment activities like computer With more than 9,000 students attend-
930, and Junction Elementary scored over and design club, college and career explo- ing eight schools, which include one adult
900 in its first year of operation, which is, I ration, drama club, gourmet club, reading
think, unheard of,” Clark said. club, and even a running and walking club • CONTINUED ON PAGE 46

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For those students looking
DISTRICT
Office: 5455 Eureka Road, Granite Bay school, and two alternative schools, the for academic challenge,
Phone: 791-4939 district is able to meet a large variety of
Web site: Eureka-usd.k12.ca.us needs. two of Roseville Union’s
Serves: K-8 “I think the district is very broad – it
Schools: 8 has something for every student,” said high schools, Granite Bay
Students: 3,507 John Montgomery, assistant superin-
tendent of curriculum services. “The
and Oakmont, offer an
ROSEVILLE CITY SCHOOL community just has to look at all the International
DISTRICT schools. Our alternative schools are
really excellent.” Baccalaureate program.
Office:1050 Main St., Roseville Montgomery explained the alterna-
Phone:771-1600
Web site: Rcsdk8.org tive schools specialize in credit recovery
Serves: K-8 – a way for students to make up time according to Montgomery.
Schools:17 they may have lost due to a family hard- “Colleges respect our district greatly –
Students: 9,700 ship or any number of scenarios, and to we have high test scores, some of the
support the student who prefers a dif- highest ACT, SAT and numbers of kids
DRY CREEK JOINT ferent learning environment. taking advanced placement courses and
“The alternative schools specialize in exams,” Montgomery said. “We’re
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL smaller class sizes as well. They offer a proud of the opportunities we offer – we
DISTRICT wide variety of interventions – maybe want to make sure that every student
Office:9707 Cook Riolo Road, Roseville the student learns in a specific way. has an opportunity to go to college.”
Phone:770-8800 Maybe they’re visual learners, or would In addition to public schools,
Web site: Drycreek.k12.ca.us like to learn online,” Montgomery said. Roseville and Granite Bay have no
Serves: For those students looking for aca- shortage of private schools.
Schools: 10 demic challenge, two of Roseville Schools like St. Albans Country Day
Students: 5,800 Union’s high schools, Granite Bay and School, St. Rose School and St. John’s
Oakmont, offer an International Bac- School offer a small setting and strong
ROSEVILLE JOINT UNION HIGH calaureate program. academics.
SCHOOL DISTRICT “The IB curriculum is internationally Reverend Paul Hancock, headmaster
Office:1750 Cirby Way, Roseville known – it’s a complete program,” for St. John’s school, explained though
Phone: 786-2051 Montgomery said. they are an Episcopal school, students
Web site: Rjuhsd.k12.ca.us In addition, the district offers numer- of different faiths are welcomed.
Serves: 9-12 plus adult school ous advanced placement and honors “We are an Episcopal school that wel-
Schools: 9 courses, which colleges look at, and comes religious diversity,” he said. “We
Students: 9,000 hold the district in high regard because focus on a strong academic program
of the district’s rigorous academics, with a goal of laying the foundation for
preparation for four-year colleges and
universities.”
The school’s mean score on national
tests is at or above the 70th percentile,
and they offer before and after school
care, as well as enrichment classes like
Spanish, computers, art, music and
dance.
For a complete listing of public
schools, visit placercoe.k12.ca.us.
Jennifer Platt, principal at Cavitt Junior

High School in Granite Bay makes sure
her students are well rounded in all
aspects of school life.

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