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PRSRT ST D MONSTER PUMPKINS
 Pondering pumpkins
hy would you grow next year’s

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kin?
grow a 1,000-
pound pump-
Michelle
giants.
In this month’s issue,
we also feature dining
“Why not” is the Carl in Granite Bay. Our
Editor
answer Granite Bay’s cover story focuses on
Richard Larson would Quarry Ponds (skip to
probably give. It’s a labor of love page 8 for our story
Larson is a mad sci- many growers under- and the scoop on
entist of sorts, cultivat- take every year with some new restaurants
ing his giant gourds the hope that hauling and changes coming
with a system of feed- their orange orb to a soon to the center).
ing tubes. We sent cor- local weigh-off will In another story, we
respondent Eileen result in some prize salute women in busi-
Wilson to check out money. ness by interviewing
his patch this month. But more often than three Granite Bay pro-
a view inside I’ve seen my fair not, the pumpkin gar- fessionals who juggle
share of monster ners only oohs and successful careers and
pumpkins when I ahhs from amazed family lives.
helped organize the They have some
Pinpointing a way to health 34 Auburn Community
onlookers. And the
day after Halloween, great advice for all us
Granite Bay acupuncturist offers another option to help with everything from
arthritis to insomnia. Festival, which takes the pumpkin’s pur- working ladies!
place Oct. 16 (see page pose is fulfilled and its Michelle Carl is the editor of the
7 for details). seeds are harvested to Granite Bay View.
Get your happy on 10 ALSO IN THE ISSUE:
Where to grab cheap eats and unwind after work. Dining 8
Real Estate 29
Fitness 35
Women in the workplace 23 Parenting 36
Three Granite Bay women share how they balance Daytripper 38
career and family.
Calendar 42

ON THE COVER:
Yolanda Nava, left, and her husband, Victor share a glass of wine at
Toast, one of the fine dining restaurants in Quarry Ponds off Douglas
Boulevard in Granite Bay.
COVER PHOTO BY PHILIP WOOD

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Richard Larson is growing several giant pumpkins in his garden that he will enter in various pumpkin competitions from Auburn to Elk Grove to Half Moon
Bay. Some weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds.
BY EILEEN WILSON
SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW
t’s the great pumpkin, Char-
I
lie Brown. Five great pump-
kins, to be exact.
When it comes to growing
great pumpkins, Richard Lar-
son has the skills.
A careful balance of soil pH,
nutrients, and perfectly
amended earth helps.
But it’s a blend of science,
nature and luck that gets the
fabulous fruit to reach full
potential.
4 OCTOBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
He’s into his gourds
“I wake them up every morning, and cover them up every night (with blankets).”
Richard Larson, Granite Bay
“Extra large pumpkins are
created by cross pollinating
plants with blossoms from
award-winning pumpkin
plants,” Larson said. “But real-
ly, it’s all about the seeds.”
According to Larson, the
world-record pumpkin is from
Canada, and weighed in at a
whopping 1,677 pounds — a
size he hopes to emulate this
year.
It’s hard to imagine just how
behemoth Larson’s pumpkins
are — the size of small cars.
Larson never misses a day
tending his overgrown orange
babies.
“I wake them up every morn-
ing, and cover them up every
night,” he said of the blankets
he uses to cover the mega
monsters.
Elephant-ear sized leaves
and vines the circumference of
Larson’s arm fill the Granite
Bay property that he has
inhabited for the last five years.
“I have an eighth of an acre
here, but it’s all garden,” Larson
said. “All the stalks and leaves
are like an engine that drives
the pumpkin. The pumpkin is
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
grabbing energy from all the
leaves.”
As one can imagine, many
disasters can befall an award-
winning pumpkin.
“I pluck all but one primary
bud and spindle, because I
want all the energy to go into
just one pumpkin,” Larson
said.
In addition, he sterilizes his
equipment to make sure
potential disease is nipped in
the bud.
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 “I built my own tripod, and use a one-ton jack and a giant sling to lift them. And one thing I’ve learned — you do not want to
drive down the freeway with a giant pumpkin in the back of your truck. I have to cover the pumpkin up. Otherwise, I would
be surrounded by cars, and people staring. It’s enough to cause a car accident.”
Richard Larson
GROWER: His pumpkins
have placed as high as
fourth in competition
continued from page 4
“There are so many potential
problems — a pumpkin can get
vine rot, or worse case, it can
burst,” Larson said, explaining
that’s exactly what has hap-
pened to a good friend’s crop
this year.
While Larson enjoys the
growing, he has his eye on the
prize. He will transport his
giants to various competitions
this month, hoping his pump-
kins prove to be the biggest and
the best.
“I’m a pumpkin grower and
I’m on a national standing,” he
said. “I’ve never had a big win-
ner — only fourth place.”
This just may be Larson’s
year.
The calculations to deter-
mine pumpkin size are com-
plex. Suffice it to say, Larson
expects to have 1,600-
pounders, and at the height of
their growth, they will gain a
whopping 47 pounds per day.
“I built my own tripod, and
use a one-ton jack and a giant
sling to lift them,” Larson said.
“And one thing I’ve learned —
you do not want to drive down
the freeway with a giant pump-
kin in the back of your truck. I
have to cover the pumpkin up.
Otherwise, I would be sur-
rounded by cars, and people
staring. It’s enough to cause a
car accident.”
A winning pumpkin will gar-
ner $5 or $6 per pound, and
entrants may not enter a
pumpkin in more than one
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW competition.
This is one of the giant pumpkins that Richard Larson is growing in his Granite Bay garden If the science behind growing
that he's going to enter in a giant pumpkin competition. This one weighs about 1,200 pumpkins is interesting, what
pounds. happens to the giants after
6 OCTOBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
The calculations to
determine pumpkin size
are complex. Suffice it
to say, Larson expects to
have 1,600 pounders,
and at the height of
their growth, they will
gain a whopping 47
pounds per day.
competition is over is a story in
itself.
“When the competition is
over, pumpkin brokers buy the
pumpkins,” Larson said. “Last
year Jackson Rancheria bought
one. They carve it up — the
pumpkin wall is over a foot
thick, so they can make three
dimensional carvings out of it.”
Seeds are valuable, too. And
they aren’t sold to snack on.
“People buy seeds from
award-winning pumpkins so
they can cultivate their own,”
Larson said.
Larson’s friend, Steven Lehr,
is impressed with Larson’s
pumpkin growing facility and
the ingenuity he has shown.
“His operation is very high
tech and impressive,” Lehr
said.
One of Lehr’s favorite aspects
of the property is Larson’s self-
constructed bocce ball court.
“The court is covered and lit.
We have a group of neighbor-
hood guys who meet for bocce
ball regularly,” Lehr said.
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Want more pumpkins?
Here are a couple places
to check out this month
Rickey Ranch
For the second year
now, Rickey Ranch Vine-
yards and Pumpkin Farm
is inviting the public to
come to its farm on
Cavitt Stallman Road for
a day of fall harvest fun.
The ranch has been in
operation since 1863 and
is now in the seventh
generation of ownership.
Although known for its
grapes, the pumpkins are
clearly taking over, said
owner Stephanie Rickey.
Rickey Ranch harvests
the gourds from the field
and lays them in a straw-
filled patch, where kids
enjoy romping around to
pick the perfect pump-
kin. The ranch has all
kinds of exotic varieties
and follows organic
growing methods.
New this year will be
the Tumble Weed Town
Wild West Show. Retired
movie animal trainer
Lloyd Cooper will be pre-
senting his animal per-
formers twice daily on
weekends.
There will also be pony
rides, a petting zoo, trac-
tor-pulled hayrides, kid-
sized haybale maze. You
can also check out scare-
crows entered into Rick-
ey Ranch’s contest.
On Oct. 16 and 17,
make sure to check out
the craft fair from 10 a.m.
to close, featuring local
crafters.
Honey made from bees
that live right on the
ranch also will be avail-
able. And on your way
home, make sure to pick
up a take-and-bake pie.
“It’s more of a down
home patch rather than
some other pumpkin
patches that have gotten
big and are more of a
madhouse,” Rickey said.
“Ours is more relaxing,
and we have some pretty
darn good prices.”
MICHAEL KIRBY • GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE FILE PHOTO
“Harvesting the Competition,” a 15-foot scare-
crow won, the people’s choice award at last year’s
Auburn Community Festival.
Auburn
Community Festival
If you want to see some
big pumpkins – we’re
talking 1,000-pounders –
there’s an annual giant
pumpkin contest just up
the hill at the Auburn
Community Festival.
Growers with the hefti-
est gourd claim a $1,500
prize ($500 more if it’s
from Placer County).
The scarecrow contest
inspires some whimsical
creations. Last year’s peo-
ple’s choice winner was a
nightmarish, 15-foot
scarecrow ripping apart
smaller straw men.
There’s a costume con-
test, pumpkin decorat-
ing, kids’ play area and
tasty fall treats, all under
the charming oak trees of
one of Auburn’s nicest
parks.
~ Michelle Carl
LARSON: Says ghostly encounter
led to pumpkin-growing endeavor
continued from page 6 a subsequent visit with a psychic
encouraged him to grow pumpkins
Larson, a real Renaissance man, and gourds to ward off evil spirits.
wasn’t always interested in horticul- And no spiteful spirits have visited
ture. A retired construction superin- Larson’s pumpkin patch this season.
tendent, his interest in growing pump- To find out about Larson’s date with
kins and collecting various gourds is the supernatural, or for details about
an offspring of a supernatural experi- growing great pumpkins, Larson has
ence he had in a haunted Jamestown written a book, which he states is non-
hotel a few years ago. fiction, with a little fiction thrown in.
“My interest in growing great pump- The book “Life is but a Giant Pumpkin”
kins is steeped in history,” Larson said. can be purchased at area harvest festi-
“It goes back to Gold Rush times.” vals or through the author, whose e-
Larson’s encounter with a ghost, and mail is rlarson1950@yahoo.com.
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GRANITE BAY VIEW • OCTOBER 7
 With worldly flavors (and some new ones coming soon) Quarry Ponds is Granite Bay’s

BY MARGARET SNIDER
Dining destination
GRANITE BAY VIEW

here can you bite into a

W lamb kabob one night,

have curry the next and
then savor the tenderest beef
short rib on another?
Quarry Ponds is the answer.
The upscale retail center
5550 Douglas Boulevard in
Granite Bay offers diners a
number of unique food
options. And with a few new-
comers, the selection will only
get better in the coming weeks.
“I wanted to bring some ‘real
food’ with more genuine origi-
nality and care,” said Quarry
Ponds owner Lisa Powers. “Also
best is to have a real owner,
either front of the house, or
chef owners.”
Toast Restaurant is under the
new ownership of chef Irie
Gengler. He will be breaking
out a combination of many
cuisines using the freshest
products, from his painstak-
ingly acquired local sources as
well as the best sourced prod-
ucts he can get. The restau-
rant’s name will change to
Source after Halloween.
“I ask everybody to come in
while it’s still Toast,” Gengler
said. “We will be trying all the PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
dishes for the new concept, Chelsey Burtis, left, and her friend, Sharah Cebucski, have lunch at Sarkisan Kabob at Quarry Ponds. Sarkisan Kabob is one of
and I’ll be getting everyone’s the newly opened restaurants in the Granite Bay shopping center.
reactions for the next five
weeks.”
Source’s menu will be a “I wanted to bring some ‘real food’ with more genuine
“world tapas style.” Guests can originality and care. Also best is to have a real owner,
take their time together over
shared courses of many differ- either front of the house, or chef owners.”
ent freshly prepared and Lisa Powers, Quarry Ponds owner
sourced foods as the restaurant
will be open until 11 p.m. Tues-
day through Sunday. will need to be included in our future is Pete’s Restaurant and
Close to Toast is the restau- cookbook someday!” Brewhouse and Capitol Cellars.
rant Hawks, owned and run by The restaurant’s style utilizes Capitol Cellars, with an
husband-and-wife team French and Italian techniques. opening planned for late Octo-
Michael Fagnoni and Molly Fagnoni is 100 percent in the ber, is a retail wine establish-
Hawks, who met while cooking kitchen, working with Chef de ment and wine bar, shipping all
together at the Village Pub in Cuisine Ed Lopez, and there is over the country and beyond.
Woodside, Calif. also a pastry team, headed by “We know every bottle every
“I remember in particular chef Edward Martinez. Special customer has purchased in the
connecting over a Halibut offerings include a Tasting last 15 years,” said owner Mar- MARGARET SNIDER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Mousseline in Consomme,” Menu, and Chef’s Table. cus Graziano. “So it’s important Chicken apple sausage breakfast plate at Pullman Kitchen &
Hawks said. “I guess that dish Also opening in the near for us to find or select wines Catering.

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Hawks, one of Granite Bay's more elegant fine-dining experiences, is located in the Quarry Ponds center.
that are in their flavor pro-
files.” He emphasized that
prices are quite reasonable.
Guests can order at the
wine bar from menus for at
least three Quarry Ponds
restaurants (Pete’s Restaurant
and Brewhouse, Hawks, and
Source) and food will be
brought over.
Market Hall runs along one
side of the center next to Peet’s
Coffee and Tea. This includes
Faith’s Crepes, Granite Bay
Meat Shoppe, Sushi & Sweets
at Bay Gourmet, Pullman
Kitchen and Catering and
Sarkisian Kabob.
Sushi & Sweets at Bay
Gourmet is open daily from
8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sushi
bar hours with chef Luke
Whiteside are 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Owner Cristy Hathaway
offers baked goods, scones
and breakfast frittatas, as well
as deli sandwiches and salads.
She is developing her cake
menu, including wedding
cakes, for any size party.
Sarkisian Kabob’s owner
Hamo Sarkisian says his
restaurant is unique for sever-
Esmeralda Perez pours wine at the bar in Toast, one of the
fine dining restaurants in the Quarry Ponds center.
al reasons: First, all the prices
include sales tax. Second, no
tips are accepted.
“They could go donate to
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
the schools if they want,” he
said. Also, “I am serving some-
thing that nobody else is serv-
ing.”
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
The menu consists of four
types of kabobs: lamb, beef,
chicken, and filet mignon.
Each type of kabob is served
with three sides: specially pre-
pared rice, grilled tomatoes,
and red, yellow, and orange
peppers.
Pullman Kitchen and Cater-
ing owner Sovy Medved pro-
vides breakfast all day from 8
a.m. to 7 p.m., lunch all day
from 11:30, and dinner from 4
to 7 p.m.
The menu offers American-
style breakfast, lunch and din-
ner offerings, with specialized
items such as Thai red curry
with chicken and sticky rice.
She is especially proud of
her Cuisine for Fitness and
Cuisine for Seniors catering
services.
(Cuisineforfitness.com.)
Many years ago in Cambo-
dia, she worked all day just for
a bowl of rice.
“For me it’s not even work-
ing here, I’m in heaven each
day,” Medved said. “I’m just so
grateful to America, what a
great country to give me this
wonderful opportunity.”
GRANITE BAY VIEW • OCTOBER
Other top-
notch local
dining
Cabo’s
Family-owned restau-
rant specializing in Mexi-
can cuisine, it has a full
bar.
Owner Ezequiel
Rodriguez has been creat-
ing recipes with French,
Italian, and Mexican flair
for 40 years.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10
p.m., closed Mondays.
Location: 8570 Auburn
Folsom Road, Granite Bay.
Contact: (916) 797-1996,
www.cabosrestaurants
.com.
Fat’s Asia Bistro
This Roseville spot
opened in 2000, continu-
ing a long family tradition
begun by original owner
Frank Fat who opened the
first restaurant just west of
the State Capitol in 1939.
Frank Fat’s mantra: You
give people good food, a
nice place to eat it in, and
make them happy.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday,
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday
and Saturday.
Location: 1500 Eureka
Road, Roseville.
Contact: (916) 787-3287,
www.fatsrestaurants.net
Akebono Japanese
Restaurant
Authentic Japanese cui-
sine with extensive menu
of lunch and dinner items,
combinations, rolls, and
sushi bar.
Hours: Lunch 11:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m., dinner 5-9 p.m.
Monday through Friday;
5-9 p.m. (dinner only) Sat-
urday. Closed Sunday.
Location: 8685 Auburn
Folsom Road Granite Bay.
Contact: (916) 791-2722.
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IN BRIEF

Stroll through Auburn for Roseville plans heated

the Wine & Food Festival
Don’t miss the Auburn Wine & Food
Festival. Wine pouring runs from 1-5
p.m. and wine sales continue until 6
p.m. Stroll the streets between Down-
town and Old Town or hop on one of
the free shuttle buses.
What: Wine tasting and sales
When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9
Where: Downtown, Old Town
Auburn
Cost: $45/$20 for designated drivers
(food only)
Info:
www.auburnwineandfood.com.
event for Downtown
Roseville’s Hot Pepper Festival &
Chili Cook Off takes place on Vernon
Street in Downtown Roseville. Enjoy
free admission and free parking. The
event is geared to all ages all day.
What: Chili cook-off
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 10
Where: Vernon Street in Downtown
Roseville
Cost: Free
Info: www.hotpepperfestival.com.

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PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW FILE PHOTO
Crush 29 bartender Tracey Norris creates a Crushtini, a signature drink of the
restaurant that looks like it smokes when dry ice is added to it.
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Golden State
Blue Island Pucker, sweet and sour and
a splash of grenadine.
Attention sportsfans: The Giants are
always on and they have NFL Ticket.
Join a festive crowd for Fat’s happy
hour and get appetizers for ½ off and
enjoy reduced prices on cocktails. The
most popular selection is the Salt and

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www.goldenstatetreecare.com Nosh on a selection of five appetizers
for just $4 each. No stale pretzels here
Pepper Chicken — lightly breaded
strips of chicken deep fried and then
wok-tossed with an assortment of fla-
vors.
If you dare, order the Double Dragon,
a 60-ounce tropical concoction built for
two. Happy hour continues during
Monday and Sunday night NFL games.
Hours: 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11-4
p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Location: 1500 Eureka Road, Roseville
Contact: (916) 787-3287, www.fats
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10 OCTOBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW

Hawks
Take 25 percent off the dish-
es on the Lounge Menu. Tuna
ceviche tostada is the favorite,
but if you want to go a little
more decadent, try the Poutine
— French fries topped with
cheddar cheese and short rib
gravy.
Hawks makes its own lemon-
cello for the Hawks Lemon
Drop. Enjoy this or any other
house cocktail for just $8 dur-
ing happy hour at this upscale
yet comfortable spot.
Hours: 3-6 p.m. Tuesday-Fri-
day
Location: 5530 Douglas Blvd.,
Granite Bay
Contact: (916) 791-6200,
www.hawksrestaurant.com
P.F. Chang’s
If you struggle to remember
when happy hour is, P.F.
Changs keeps it simple — it’s
every day. Plus everything on
their happy hour menu — from
chicken lettuce wraps to Asian
pear mojitos — is between $3
and $6.
American hospitality meets
hip, contemporary style. Check
out the new happy hour menu
which will debut mid-month.
Hours: 3-6 p.m. every day
Location: 1180 Galleria Blvd.,
Roseville
Contact: (916) 788-2800,
www.pfchangs.com
Alexander’s Horseshoe
Bar Grill
The seafood appetizers are
tops here. For $5 you can get
Almond Crusted Prawns
served with spicy orange mar-
malade or the Crispy Calamari
tossed with lemons and pep-
pers and served with chipotle
aioli. Take a buck off all well
drinks, wine and beer during
happy hour, which attracts a
good crowd of fun regulars.
Watch for live music and a spe-
cialty drink menu soon.
Hours: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-
Friday
Location: 3645 Taylor Road,
Loomis
Contact: (916) 652-4100,
www.horseshoebargrill.us
Dominick’s Italian Market
& Deli
Head over to Dominick’s and
share a 10-inch pizza with your
work buddies. Happy hour
here includes discounted beer,
wine and cocktails from $1-$5
and a bar menu with every-
thing from the aforementioned
pizza to calamari, crab cakes
and buffalo wings.
Customers like to call this
joint the “Cheers” of Granite
Bay.
Hours: 2:30-4:30 p.m. every
day
Location: 8621 Auburn-Fol-
som Road, Granite Bay
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All signs point to Mr. Pickle for a great lunch
t isn’t the place everyone
I goes for their morning coffee
and isn’t recognizable by a
big golden letter in the middle
of the alphabet.
But it’s a guarantee there is a
Mr. Pickles’ Sandwich Shop
near you, and though the
building typically is small and
easily can be hidden in a shop-
ping center, you sometimes
can find one by a dancing
human being — or dancing
pickle — on a street corner
twirling one of those popular-
at-the-moment arrows point-
ing the way.
Mr. Pickle’s is popular with
kids and adults alike, and it’s a
tasty and affordable option for
feeding the family fast.
The Mr. Pickle’s at 4060 Dou-
glas Blvd. in Granite Bay served
sandwiches to a variety of peo-
ple one recent weekday – busi-
nessmen from out of town, two
teenage boys, professional
women and a young couple
with their baby boy, all of four
days old.
They ordered from a menu
that’s easy to remember, catchy
names like the “Golden Gate”
(chicken breast, teriyaki and
Jack cheese), the “Fast Eddy”
(hot roast beef with barbecue
sauce and melted cheddar
cheese), the “Italian Stallion”
(ham, salami, pastrami and
dressing) and the “Manhattan”
(hot pastrami and Swiss
cheese).
I had the “Manhattan,” and
with my desired condiments –
a little extra mustard and a lot
extra onions – applied exactly
as I asked, it hit the spot.
The Mr. Pickle’s people love
their cheese, and you’ll love
their garlic sauce that’s offered
on any sandwich you order.
Recommendation: Have a
squirt, but take it easy the first
time. Garlic lovers can have
their sandwich drenched. Yes,
it’s good.
Salads also are on the menu.
You can order a sandwich only
or add the usual chips and a
beverage for between $6 and
$10. Oh, and everyone gets a
cookie. Ours was on the stiff
side, but hey, a chocolate chip
12 OCTOBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Bill
Poindexter
Dining
View
“The Mr. Pickle’s people
love their cheese, and
you’ll love their garlic
sauce that’s offered on
any sandwich you order.
Recommendation: Have
a squirt, but take it easy
the first time.”
MR. PICKLE’S
Where: 4060 Douglas Blvd.
in Granite Bay
Phone: (916) 772-2292
Web: www.mrpicklesinc.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday, 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday
cookie is a chocolate chip
cookie. It’s always good.
Most shops have a theme,
and the Granite Bay Mr. Pickle’s
is decorated in – voila! – Gran-
ite Bay High School green and
black. The walls are color coor-
dinated with the various jer- PHOTOS BY PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
seys, football helmet, lacrosse Mike Ognissanti has a sandwich at Mr. Pickle’s on Douglas Boulevard in Granite Bay. Specials
stick, pictures, signs and more. include chips and a soda from $6 to $9.
The music on this day was
1970s and ’80s — Duran
Duran, Journey, Genesis and
Fine Young Cannibals — and
was loud enough to enjoy but
not to the point where you
couldn’t hold a conversation.
Relaxing for a few minutes
while watching sports on the
wall-mounted television is
another option.
The Mr. Pickle’s craze has Mr. Pickle’s in Granite Bay
caught on to the point that has its green, black and
Pickle Gear is now available, white walls decorated
everything from hooded with memorabilia – jer-
pullovers and baseball caps to seys, pictures, schedules
bumper stickers, balloons and and more – from nearby
pickle erasers. Granite Bay High School.
GRANITE BAY VIEW • OCTOBER 13
Take advantage of local tomatoes
here are plenty of toma-
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK
WITH TOMATO RELISH
FOR THE STEAK
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped

T toes at the farmers market,

and today’s skirt steak
recipe puts them to good use.
The presentation for the
meat is especially pleasing,
thanks to the rich red colors of
the tomato relish.
Oftentimes I’m asked to
name my favorite tomato and I
never hesitate to say it’s an
heirloom tomato called Chero-
kee Purple.
Wikipedia’s description
reads: “Cherokee Purple is the
name of a cultivar of tomato,
unusual for the deep
purple/red hue of its fruit. It
was one of the first of the
‘black’ color group of tomatoes.
It is also unusual in being
extremely popular for the sake
of its flavor, instead of only its
unusual color. Cherokee Pur-
ple tomatoes are beefsteak in
style, with green ‘shoulders’
across the top. They are also
notable for having a dense,
Joanne Neft
Real Food
juicy texture, with small seed
locules irregularly scattered
throughout the flesh. The com-
paratively dark interior color is
enhanced by the tendency of
the seeds to be surrounded by
green gel.”
The story continues by say-
ing that Cherokee Purple is a
century-old cultivar originating
with the Cherokee people and
that the Cherokee Indians gave
seeds to someone in Tennessee
100 years ago; seeds are now
available through seed cata-
logs.
Don’t be put off by the
appearance of the tomato.
Many times there will be
deep scars on the fruit around
KEITH SUTTER • SPECIAL TO GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE
Tomatoes add nice, bright color to this skirt steak.
the stem. Simply cut them
away, cut into generous slices,
and enjoy the taste that is the
way we remember tomatoes
tasted years ago.
Joanne Neft is a Placer County agricul-
ture advocate. Learn more about
Joanne Neft and Laura Kenny’s “Placer
County Real Food” cookbook at
www.placercountyrealfood.com.
1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chile flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup olive oil
4 pounds skirt steak (can substi-
tute flank steak)
Preheat grill. Combine herbs, gar-
lic and oil and coat skirt steak. Let
marinate at least 20 minutes
before grilling. On a hot grill, sear
steak about 2 minutes each side,
depending on thickness. Let the
meat rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice
meat and arrange on a platter
with tomato relish.
FOR THE RELISH
3 cups tomatoes, diced
¼ cup basil, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper
Combine all ingredients and sea-
son to taste with salt and pepper.
Garnish steak and serve.

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years filming “The Ultimate Jamie Susslin, of
Sportsman,” a 22-segment Loomis, holds a
series that pits 12 competitors rainbow trout
against each other to deter- she caught while
mine which man or woman is fly fishing at
tops at hunting, fishing and June Lake in the
outdoor skills. Sierra Nevada.
The show airs Thursdays at 7 Susslin hosts her
a.m. on the Versus channel. own television
Susslin said she was show called “The
approached by Tim Gauthier, Ultimate Sports-
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SUSSLIN “There was a huge amount of growth between the first and last
States, including Alaska,
Montana, New Mexico,
continued from page 15 episode. You can really see the difference. I had to get used to Nevada and Wyoming,
for filming.
national sports conven- speaking to a camera. I had a script, but that doesn’t work all the Susslin has lived in
tion. Loomis for seven years
Susslin said she is an
time, so I had to do a lot of my own writing.” What: Reality TV with her husband, Mike.
avid fisherman and Jamie Susslin, host of “The Ultimate Sportsman” show in which con- The couple moved from
hunter and is comfort- testants compete in the San Francisco Bay
able speaking to large hunting, fishing and Area after her husband
outdoor challenges retired.
groups, but had no televi- “I had to get used to adventures. She said they man kayak for the first
sion experience prior to speaking to a camera. I had to get used to being time. Susslin said he kept Host: Jamie Susslin, “We chose Loomis
agreeing to host the had a script, but that relaxed in front of the flipping the boat. of Loomis because it has a rural feel,
show. doesn’t work all the time, camera. “Some of the contest- When: Airs Thursdays but is close to everything
“There was a huge so I had to do a lot of my She said one of the ants were really out of at 7 a.m. and close to outdoor
amount of growth own writing.” most humorous their element,” Susslin activities,” she said.
Where: Versus
between the first and last Susslin said the con- moments for the cast said. channel Susslin is a former law
episode. You can really testants also “grew a lot” came during the kayak She said during the tel- enforcement officer and
see the difference,” Sus- during the filming of challenge when a sports- evision series partici- owned a promotions
slin said. their hunting and fishing man had to use a one- pants receive points for business specializing in
their various sporting “catch” or the “kill.” fundraisers for conserva-
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one by one they are elim- camaraderie, teamwork zations. She is now a
inated, until only the and gives conservation Realtor.
winner remains. tips. It’s more about what She said she grew up
“The Ultimate Sports- happens along the way,” hunting and fishing in
man,” Susslin said, differs she said. Pennsylvania and said
from ordinary outdoors- During production, she and her husband
man shows be-cause oth- Susslin said she traveled both enjoy fly fishing
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 5 QUESTIONS
Yoga instructor stretches her limits
BY JENCY JAMES
GRANITE BAY VIEW
n today’s society of job
I
woes, academic pres-
sures and five-second
attention spans, stress
has become a regular fea-
ture in people’s lives. But
Patty Gray can melt the
worries away through a
session of Bikram Yoga.
As the original hot yoga
brought to the United
States by Bikram Choud-
hury from India, the
intensive sessions start
off with a Pranayama
breathing exercise and
then move into 26 poses
and wrap up with a sec-
ond breathing exercise.
But the twist is doing so
in a 105-degree room.
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW After being a massage
Yoga instructor Patty Gray, left, assists Suzanne therapist for 17 years, the
Schwartz with her eagle pose at Bikram Yoga. physical toil became too
18 OCTOBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Patty Gray
runs
Bikram
Yoga in
Granite
Bay
much and Gray began
attending a Bikram yoga
class. After doing so for
six months, she decided
it was time to stretch her-
self to her limits by
becoming a Bikram yoga
instructor.
To receive her teaching
certificate, Gray trained
with Bikram Choudury in
2002.
She now runs her own
studio, Bikram Yoga
Granite Bay where she
exclusively instructs
Bikram yoga along with
six other instructors who
are certified in Bikram
Yoga.
Those interested can
sign up for any of the 30
classes her studio offers
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sure.
Bikram Yoga also works
every organ, gland and
muscle. It’s the only exer-
cise in the world that
works your entire body
inside and out, bones to
skin, fingertips to toes.
2. What are some tips
on how to de-stress?
Definitely number one
would be yoga. Also, find
someplace where you
can just be alone by your-
self and clear your mind
of everything you need to
do and just breathe. If
you like to meditate, then
do that.
Or just a nice walk out-
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side to clear your mind
and enjoy nature.
3. What do you person-
ally do to relax?
I like to take long walks
with my little dog Charlie
when the weather is nice,
or relax while reading a
great book.
4. When do you find
people to be the most
stressed and why do you
think that is?
I think today in our
society, people tend to fit
too many things into
their day. People are con-
stantly rushing from one
activity to another and
never really finding the
time to relax.
This goes for kids as
well who are also as
stressed out as many
adults are - too many
activities and not enough
down time. Yoga is one of
the best stress relievers
because is forces you to
get out of your mind and
just focus on your breath-
ing.
5. What has been your
most memorable moment
while being a yoga
instructor?
My most memorable
moments are when
someone comes into the
yoga studio who has had
pain for a long time,
whether it is back pain,
hip pain, knee pain etc.,
and after a few classes
finds relief and their pain
is gone or completely
gone.
It’s what makes my job
so worthwhile.
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Granite Bay couple in tune with love of music
BY SENA CHRISTIAN
GRANITE BAY VIEW
More than half a century ago,
Margy and Bill Findlay enrolled
in the same paleontology class.
They studied fossils together
as Saturday morning laborato-
ry partners. This was at Stan-
ford University and they didn’t
have the same last name back
then.
The 1950s was a man’s world
and Margy was one of only two
women in this particular class.
Bill recently joked that the pro-
fessor said he passed the class
only because Margy pulled him
through. He majored in geolo-
gy and she majored in biology.
Eventually, the lab partners
became life partners and cele-
brated their 55th wedding
anniversary earlier this month.
The Granite Bay residents,
both 75 years old, have shared
a love of music through the
years, largely thanks to Margy’s
influence.
“Otherwise, I’d still be play-
ing Frank Sinatra and love bal-
lads,” Bill Findlay said.
Instead, a world of classical
violinists, orchestras, pianists,
choruses and quartets opened
up for him.
The couple volunteers as
board members for the Sacra-
mento Community Concert
Association, a nonprofit organ-
ization and one of the closest
concert groups to this area. The
Folsom Lake Community Con-
cert Association also exists
nearby.
The Sacramento organiza-
tion formed in 1953 and the
Findlays began attending the
concert series in 1997. They
were immediately hooked.
“We were so impressed by it,
partly because it’s affordable
for really good music,” Margy
Findlay said.
The program includes five
concerts for the 2010-11 sea-
son, which begins Sept. 24 at
the Sacramento Community
Center Theatre downtown.
With a concert association,
patrons typically purchase tick-
ets as a package in advance of
the season — an option that
took off in 1927 as a way of
Granite Bay residents Margy and Bill Findlay volunteer on the board of directors for the
Sacramento Community Concert Association. They're fans of classical music and Margy Find-
lay played the piano and cello growing up.
Bill Findlay Margy Findlay
securing high-quality enter-
tainment at a reasonable price.
Last year, however, the Sacra-
mento organization started
selling single tickets to increase
attendance. This association
charges $90 for adults for a sea-
son and $40 for students. There
are no reserved seats.
Through the decades, the
series has featured orchestras
from around the world, such as
THE SACRAMENTO COMMUNITY CONCERT
ASSOCIATION
Concerts for the 2010-11 season, feature The Lowe Family,
Presidio Brass, Tango Buenos Aires, Angele Dubeau & La Pieta
and Opole Philharmonic of Poland. For more information, vis-
it www.saccca.org.
London, Berlin and Iceland.
Ballet companies and dance
troupes from Cuba, Ukraine,
Hungary and other foreign
places have also performed.
“We favor the classical
music,” Margy Findlay said. “I
always look for the major sym-
phonies, usually from different
countries.”
This year, the Opole Philhar-
monic of Poland will perform.
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
The Findlays aren’t fans of
mariachi music or tango
dances, but “that tends to go
over well with the audience,”
Margy said. They liked the Yale
Whiffenpoofs, a collegiate a
capella group that performed
four years ago.
They also enjoyed the Gene
Krupa Orchestra with the Four
Freshman for a night of jazz
and big band music. And the
GRANITE BAY VIEW • OCTOBER
Findlays loved when Russian
classical pianist Olga Kern
came to town.
“What you won’t find are jug-
glers or Chinese acrobats,” Bill
Findlay said.
One year, American folk and
pop music group the Kingston
Trio performed. Bill and Margy
Findlay actually attended col-
lege with founding member,
the late Dave Guard. He’d visit a
friend in the freshman dormi-
tory where Margy lived and
she’d hear him play music in
the lobby.
Bill, a retired geology profes-
sor at American River College,
and Margy, a retired school
librarian, have three children,
who all played instruments in
high school. Their grandchil-
dren are more into sports. The
couple would like to see more
young people interested in
classical music and the concert
series.
“Mostly gray-haired people
come (to the concerts),” Bill
Findlay said.
Originally from Stockton,
Margy played cello from 5th
grade until the birth of her
third child in 1963. In high
school, she performed in the
Stockton Symphony for two
years and played with an
orchestra in Yosemite during
the summers. She also played
piano growing up.
The couple lived in Foothill
Farms in Sacramento County
before moving to Granite Bay
in 1979, back when strip malls
didn’t exist there and the area
still had rolling hills. They don’t
like seeing the area become so
commercialized.
But one thing hasn’t changed
in the last several years — the
joy they take from the concert
series. During the first season
they attended, a man and
woman on skies performed a
ballet.
“I thought, ‘This is going to
be hysterical,’” Margy Findlay
said. “(But) it was the most
beautiful thing. I’ve never seen
anything like it since. It was a
memorable thing and we’ve
gone ever since. It’s the best
deal in town.”
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Band will provide
the polka music for
Oktoberfest, put on
in part by the Gran-
ite Bay Kiwanis and
Granite Bay Rotary.

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Wild West Show eatin’ enough to get you The doors will open at 6 fun doing it. As volunteer
with animal actors through until next year’s p.m. No one under 21, organizations, they work
presented by Lloyd Cooper Oktoberfest. please. hard to keep expenses to
This show will be performed The festivities will be Rotary and Kiwanis a minimum by providing
twice daily on weekends. held on Friday, Nov. 12, at Clubs are nonprofit serv- the manpower, and often
Parking is the Citrus Heights Com- ice organizations that their own funds, to
$2 per car on weekends munity Center, 6300 raise and provide funds ensure most of the funds
ONLY” Fountain Square Drive in and manpower to a wide raised go directly to the
Citrus Heights. There will variety of programs and service projects.
be a traditional German projects. They help erad- For tickets, please call
bratwurst dinner, danc- icate crippling diseases John Milburn at (916)
The Rickey Ranch is located at 6950 Cavitt Stallman Road, a 1/4 mile off
ing, games, contests, and such as polio, provide 622-3232. Sponsorships
of Auburn Folsom Road. We practice organic farming methods for an auction, not to men- personal items to the are also available by con-
everything we grow and raise here for our safety as well as yours. tion fun and frolic. All for military troops, send tacting Susan Phillips at
Visit our website at www.rickeyranch.net only $25. Tickets pur- supplies to orphanages (916) 521-5442.
Contact Stephanie Rickey for information and scheduling at chased before Oct. 20, in foreign countries, feed
(916) 797-2089 or email at rickeyranch@surewest.net. will include a glass drink- the homeless, build com- ~ Staff report

20 OCTOBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW

Eureka Schools annual auction right around the corner
The kids are back in school
and that can mean only one
thing – The Eureka Schools
Foundation’s 18th annual auc-
tion is right around the corner.
ESF is a nonprofit organization
that raises funds to support the
seven schools of the Eureka
Union School District.
The funds raised pay for a
variety of critical programs,
including libraries, music edu-
cation, band and choir, teacher
training, computer technology,
Spanish language education
and junior high athletics.
The foundation donated
over $500,000 back to the dis-
trict for the 2010-2011 school
year.
The Eureka Schools Founda-
tion’s largest fundraiser of the
year is the auction, which in
each of the last five years has
raised in excess of $175,000.
Capitalizing on the area’s
proximity to Napa and Sono-
ma, the theme of this year’s
event is “Vintage 2010: The Cal-
“VINTAGE 2010: THE
CALIFORNIA WINE
COUNTRY”
What: Eureka Schools Founda-
tion’s 18th annual auction
When: Saturday, Nov. 13
Where: Granite Bay Golf Club
Info: www.eureka schools
foundation.org, (916) 791-
4795
in the community will recog-
nize that supporting local edu-
cation is paramount.”
The live event will take place
Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Gran-
COURTESY ite Bay Golf Club. It will feature
From left, 2009 Eureka Schools Foundation board Renee many great live and silent auc-
Nash, president; Judy Gavia, Greg Sazima, Jennifer Mobell, tion items including fine wines,
Tim McCarty, EUSD Superintendent, and Cheryl Nelson. vacations, shopping sprees,
parties and dinners.
ifornia Wine Country.” The and exciting events of the year,” The online portion of the
event is being sponsored by said 2010 Event Chairperson event, featuring hundreds of
Fidelity Investments, which Margot Birch. “It is also critical items ranging from restaurant
has donated $10,000 to the to our local schools which are gift certificates to one-of-a-
foundation. facing yet another round of stiff kind experiences with teachers,
“This is one of the most fun budget cuts. We hope everyone will run from Oct. 25 through
Nov. 10. Parents, teachers, fam-
ily, friends and community
members are encouraged to
shop, browse and bid.
Anyone with Internet access
can bid on the great finds to be
had at the ESF Online Auction
this year so share with your
friends, family and co-workers!
The Eureka Schools Founda-
tion is seeking donations of
goods and services as well as
cash sponsors. The event,
especially the online portion, is
a great way to market a busi-
ness or product to the commu-
nity.
Last year’s event generated
literally thousands of hits to
ESF’s auction website, accord-
ing to ESF President Renee
Nash, who was last year’s event
chairperson. For more infor-
mation, contact the ESF at
(916) 791-4795 or online at
www.eurekaschoolsfoundation
.org.
~ Staff report

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It’s a Joanna Mendoza
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Age: 46
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political science and economics, cum laude, UC Berkeley Boalt Hall
School of Law (1990)
Family/kids: Husband, Joe Mendoza; Sons Joey (15) and Joshua (12)

1. Why did you go into this business?
National Business Women’s Week I wanted to be a lawyer since I was 5
years old. For years I just wanted to be a
celebrates advances of the female workforce trial lawyer, but my career steered me
into an intellectual property litigation
BY HEIDI COKER-ROTHERY specialty.
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Every year the third week in October is dedicated to acknowledging the 2. What are your biggest challenges/suc-
many contributions and advancements that women have had on the business cesses?
world. Locally we have a plentiful supply of women to celebrate for their pos- The biggest challenge has been learn-
itive impact and savvy business skills. ing a new technology at issue in a lawsuit
Started in 1928, National Business Women’s Week promotes public aware- so I can explain it to a jury. The biggest
ness on business women and all of the contributions that the working woman success has been the relationships that I
made to the business world and the country. National Business Women’s Week maintain with my clients. Most of my
blossomed from its beginnings and in 1938 was recognized by former Presi- clients have come for one issue and have
dent Herbert Hoover and today receives much-deserved attention across the stayed with me for others.
nation.
In this day and age women are responsible for over 7.2 million majority- 3. How do you balance career and fami-
owned, privately-held, women-owned businesses in the U.S. These woman- ly?
owned businesses employ 7.3 million people and generate $1.1 trillion in sales. I couldn’t do it without having such a
We asked some Granite Bay women – a lawyer, educator and entrepreneur supportive husband. He worked from
— about work and life in honor of National Business Women’s Week. home for years so a parent could be at
home for our boys. Moving to a much
closer office has also helped a lot, and my
husband and I now share office space.
4. What advice would you give to
women interested in your field?
Don’t be discouraged by how daunting
the education requirements seem to be.
If you can identify your goal, take it one
day at a time to do your best at each
mini-goal you need to get there. Success
comes from pushing forward and not
getting discouraged.
5. What do you do for fun?
I love to listen to audio books in the
car. I also really enjoy traveling, even if it
is for State Bar-related business as I vol-
unteer a lot of hours.
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 1. Why did you go into this
business?
In choosing a career it was
important to me that I con-
tribute to society in a positive
way. I decided to go into educa-
tion because I enjoy being
around children and witnessing
their small and large accom-
Jennifer Platt plishments.
As a principal, I still have a dai-
Title/company: Principal, ly connection with students;
Cavitt Junior High School however, my primary role is to
Age: 40 support teachers, which then
Education: Masters of
allows them to have a positive
Education — University
of La Verne; Bachelor of impact on the lives of their stu-
Arts — California State dents. I have been fortunate to
University, Chico work at Maidu Elementary
Family/kids: 3-year-old School and Cavitt Junior High
twins named Mitchell School while in the Eureka
and Samantha Union School District.
2. What are your biggest chal-
lenges/successes?
Our biggest challenge in edu-
cation right now is the lack of
funding. I work with incredibly
creative and talented teachers.
It would be wonderful to have
the resources to develop all of
the innovative programs we
have brainstormed for students
that would align with our vision.
I’m probably most proud of
the marked improvement Cavitt
school has made during the past
two years relative to our Acade-
mic Performance Index score, as
well as our staff’s commitment
to 21st century education.
Cavitt is currently offering an
eighth grade, year-long Science,
Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) elective
strand which we hope to be able
to extend into seventh grade
next year.
All of our students benefit
from the rigorous academic cur-
riculum focused on readying
students for college and beyond;
but, I am also proud that we
believe in educating the whole
child and that as a small junior
high school we can still provide a
robust enrichment (elective)
program.
3. How do you balance career
and family?
Finding balance is very diffi-
cult! I am passionate about help-
ing Cavitt’s students succeed,
but also know that my role as a
mother is one of the most
important roles I will ever have.
I am lucky to have an extend-
ed family that is very supportive
and understanding about my
professional obligations.
I am also fortunate to have a
strong network of colleagues
who do an amazing job in their
professional roles who are
always willing to provide help
and advice to me personally.
In the end it’s really a matter of
setting priorities and following
through from day to day —
some days I do a better job jug-
gling than others!
4. What advice would you give
to women interested in your
field?
The education field requires
that you have a real passion for
working with adults and stu-
dents of all ages and needs.
Flexibility, adaptability, and
patience are cornerstones of the
profession. And right now, the
ability to be creative and innova-
tive with limited resources is
becoming more and more
important. But if you have a
vision for what is possible, this is
a great profession.
5. What do you do for fun?
I enjoy playing with my kids
and spending time with family. I
also enjoy shopping, communi-
ty festivals and reading when I
have time. I still like the idea of
traveling, but now we plan trips
for the kids and it’s fun to experi-
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 1. Why did you go into this
business?
I was looking to hire a pet
sitter to care for my special
needs dog, Amber. (She)
needed someone to assist her
outside a couple times a day
Renee Towan when I was to work.
In my search I realized the
Title/company: Owner/Granite Bay importance of finding a com-
Pet Sitting passionate and reliable per-
Age: 46 son who would care for
Education: Certificate in
Amber like their own. I saw
environmental horticulture from
Sierra College that there was a need in my
Family: Husband, Jim of 23 years. immediate area for such a
Two Australian shepard dogs and service and I could be that
two Placer SPCA rescued cats person.
I started Granite Bay Pet Sit-
ting to because it was needed
in my community and a per-
fect fit in my life.
2. What are your biggest
challenges/successes?
Giving people peace of
mind while they are away
makes me feel successful. My
clients know their homes and
pets are well taken care of and
loved. I find that it is very grat-
ifying to help others.
3. How do you balance
career and family?
Granite Bay Pet Sitting helps
to balance my life because of
the flexibility of my schedule.
I can work full time, still care
for my own pets and be there
when my husband gets home
from his job.
Jim and I are both animal
lovers. When I have busy
weekends my husband helps
out and enjoys meeting and
visiting other’s pets.
4. What advice would you
give to women interested in
your field?
If you truly love animals and
are willing to work an irregular
but flexible schedule — get
going. Check to see if there is a
need for the service in your
neighborhood. Don’t be afraid
to get started.
5. What do you do for fun?
I spend a lot of time out-
doors. My home has an acre of
beautiful gardens that I care
for and brings me happiness.
I enjoy fishing and boating
at Lake Folsom with friends.
Jim, our dogs and I go camp-
ing, fishing and hiking when-
ever we can.
I love nature. We are so
lucky to have the Sierra Neva-
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Unique designs make a splash with pool builder
BY MICHELLE CARL
GRANITE BAY VIEW “We work hard to keep our customers
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R Bay homeowners
looking to turn their
backyards into an out-
door oasis have been
turning to Aquatique
Pools for the last 18 years.
The Granite Bay-based
business was voted Best
Pool & Spa Builder by
Granite Bay Press Tri-
bune readers this year.
Kevin O’Connor, owner
and president of Aqua-
tique, said that’s probably
because of the great
word-of-mouth.
“I think the biggest rea-
son for our success is
customer referrals,” he
said. “We work hard to
keep our customers hap-
py, several come back
again and again. I’ve
done three pools for
some of them.”
Kevin O’Connor, owner and president of Aquatique Pools in Granite Bay was
selected Best Pool and Spa Builder in 2010.
Started in 1992, Aqua-
tique became known for
high-end and unique
pools and has won
numerous awards,
including golds and silver
in the International Pool
and Spa Institute’s inter-
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
national competition.
O’Connor said what
sets Aquatique apart is a
design staff lead by
happy, several come back again and again.
I’ve done three pools for some of them.”
Kevin O’Connor, Aquatique Pools owner and president
AQUATIQUE POOLS pools — from LED light-
ing to variable speed
Phone: (916) 797-1200 pumps — have made
Web: www.aquatique
pools.com owning a pool more
energy-efficient and less
costly.
Some of the favorite
Randy Floyd, who has 38 jobs O’Connor has
years experience in the worked on have melded
business. design with beautiful
“He has a knack for get- outdoor spaces. Negative
ting ideas out of heads edge (also known as
and onto paper,” O’Con- infinity) pools that over-
nor said. look Folsom Lake and
Although they’ve built beach-entry styles have
thousands of pools (up to been some of the exciting
120 in a year during good changes in pool aesthet-
times), the economy and ics in the last several
tightening credit has years.
slowed business, he said. “We’ve kind of forged
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Indro Chakrabarti, left, and his wife, Valleri, talk with Sutter Wealth Management adviser Phillip Anderson in his Granite Bay
office.
After financial crisis, wealth
management firm emerges
BY LIEN HOANG
GRANITE BAY VIEW
hile the financial
W crisis was forcing
the world to
rethink banking systems,
it was also prompting a
few local Merrill Lynch
employees to plan their
break out.
For a year, Phillip
Anderson and Richard
Barber brainstormed an
independent financial
planning firm. In April,
they opened Sutter
Wealth Management on
Douglas Boulevard, with-
in shouting distance of
their former employer.
“It was a very frustrat-
Granite-Bay based Sutter handles clients in 18 states
ing time because Merrill
Lynch was a great firm,
but they made mistakes
with the credit crisis,”
Anderson said in an
interview.
Things didn’t get any
better when Bank of
America bought the
company and instituted
a top-down management
style. “Personally, I was
not a fan of that,” Ander-
son said.
Ditching the yoke, he
and his partner now run
the show, an office of five
in Granite Bay and three
in Atwater. They have the
freedom to give clients
unadulterated advice,
without the pressure to
cross sell products and
services.
But that’s not to say
they’re all alone: Sutter is
a member of the Wells
Fargo Advisors Financial
Network.
“They had a distin-
guished career at Merrill
Lynch and a track record
of serving clients very
well,” network president
John Peluso said of the
Sutter associates. “We
were excited that they
wanted to affiliate with
Wells Fargo.”
Jason Martin, a partner
and senior financial
adviser at Sutter, said that
under the new bank, his
firm can hire money
managers based solely
on their merit.
“Wells Fargo welcomes
the best and the brightest
into their platform,” Mar-
tin said.
This enables Sutter
Wealth Management, a
multi-million-dollar
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owners, from 30-year-
olds to octogenarians,
from businesses
households. About three-
to
fourths of Sutter’s client
base consists of 200 fam-
ilies. The majority live in
the area, but others hail
from 18 states in all.
Sutter specializes in
investment management
but also deals with trust
administration, lending
and insurance. Anderson
says he wants to help
people with their assets,
whether it’s to “enjoy
their retirement or spoil
their grandkids.”
• SEE WEALTH PAGE 28
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 WONDERING
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• Design a written plan
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including dates and
strategies.
• Stay updated on eco-
nomic and regulatory
changes.
• Monitor and review
your progress on a reg-
ular basis.
– compiled with information
from Sutter Wealth
Management
WEALTH
continued from page 27
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“The Residences was designed Size: Five bedroom, four groove cathedral ceilings,” Mot-
to be like a European village — bath. 3,660 square feet senbocker said.
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42-case wine cellar are features kitchen that steals this show.
that catch visitors’ eyes when Custom features abound. A
they enter the tranquil home.
Fall hues — burnt umber, rus- for the space, and the pieces will
large appliance garage, pull-outs
and shelving in the center
Ed
set and persimmon, tied togeth- stay,” Motsenbocker said, of fur- island, and beautifully designed Kittle
er with the sheen of lovingly pol- nishings like the knotty-pine backsplash say rustic, yet ele-
ished hardwood, mixed with hutch, and marble topped serv- gant.
plush carpet, fill the home with er in the dining room. Addition- The home includes a GE
luster. al pieces include a distressed, Monogram refrigerator freezer,
And lustrous is certainly an knotty-pine china cabinet and Gaggenau double ovens, veggie
apt description of all the rooms granite-topped kitchen island. sink and six-burner Viking cook Ed has been selling
in the home. The family room is filled with top. Real Estate full time
The owner and builder com- character as well. “This is a very functional since 1989 and has
bined drama with function by Custom built-ins and fireplace house — the butler’s pantry, SOLD nearly a
creating furniture-type pieces command attention, as does the located in the go-between from thousand homes
that are actually built-ins. bold elegance of a substantial kitchen to dining room, and the
“They were made specifically wrought-iron handrail that leads DRE License
• SEE PROPERTY PAGE 30
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GRANITE BAY VIEW • OCTOBER 29
PROPERTY: Neighborhood includes
private path to Granite Bay Golf Club
continued from page 29
to dining room, and the
second wine fridge —
every space was utilized,”
Motsenbocker said. “This
is a wonderful kitchen.”
The home includes a
downstairs bed and bath,
and upstairs Jack and Jill
bedrooms, which share
both regular and steam
showers.
With three bedrooms
upstairs, plus a master,
the home will easily
accommodate a large
family, or friends who
come to vacation.
But it’s the master bed-
bath — a sunken, jetted it’s heaven. Homeowners
tub, and a reading area can just shoot right down
with great views of the the path to the golf club
backyard flower garden for golf or dinner, and
below. there’s no need to ever
The shower area get in the car. The com- Fall hues
includes heat lamps for munity appeals to people and a 42-
chilly mornings, and the who want to be near case wine
extra-large master closet everything, but don’t cellar in
is filled with shelving, want the upkeep of a big the dining
hanging space, and even yard.” room give
a dresser-island in the Gardenias, hydrangea, the home
center. a rose garden, and even a its luster.
The Residences neigh- vegetable garden adorn
borhood is known for the backyard — a private, COURTESY
being golf-friendly, and shady oasis complete
includes a private path to with step-down bar-
Granite Bay Golf Club. beque and seating area.
The neighborhood also “There are two things
includes tennis courts people love about the G R A N I T E B A Y

room and bath that tran- and a community pool. Residences,” Motsen-
quility-seekers love. “The Residences was bocker said. “It’s has a M A G A Z I N E

The master includes a
double-sided fireplace
that warms both bed and
designed for lower main- very unique, village feel,
tenance,” Motsenbocker and the streets are quaint
explained. “For golfers, and quiet.”
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What’s a hero?
A
t the time you are
reading this article
my U.S. Marine son,
Cpl. Joshua Soto, should
be firmly entrenched in
his eight-to-10-month,
third deployment over-
seas in the war-torn, Tal-
iban-controlled country
of Afghanistan.
Many of you who per-
sonally know me or live
here in Granite Bay have
possibly heard of my mil-
itary family’s ongoing tri-
als and tribulations as
our young boys have nav-
igated the dangers of
being at war.
Sadly, it is amazing
how war affects a family
even when we are so far
away from the bombs,
bullets and hidden dan-
gers of war.
I will never forget one
time being on the phone
with my U.S. Army son,
Sgt. Benjamin Soto, as he
talked with us via satellite
phone from his remote
military outpost in Iraq.
My wife and I could
hear the bullets and
sounds of war through
the phone while he
seemingly and noncha-
lantly communicated
with us about how he
was fine and please send
moist towelettes and a
warm jacket for the cold
nights of Iraq.
The phone calls never
could last long enough
and my wife and I always
hugged and cried with
each other when we
finally had to say good-
bye. We would always
scream, “Please be safe
son!”
Then afterwards we
would fall down crying
and begging the lord to
please protect our boys!
Thankfully, he always
answered our prayers.
Now, less than two
years from one of those
fateful telephone calls
with Ben — here we go
Mark
Soto
The
Home
& Loan
Coach
“My belief
regarding a hero is
the men and
women of our
armed forces. In
addition, the men
and women of our
law enforcement
agencies are the
people we should
title heroes. These
men put their lives
on the line every
day to protect our
safety and
freedom.”
again with Joshua!
Being from a family
like what I described
above it makes me think,
“Why are we so quick to
label people heroes?”
Just last month a radio
station here in Sacra-
mento was asking people
if the tired flight atten-
dant who grabbed a beer,
swore at some passen-
gers, and then pulled the
emergency slide was a
hero?
I know the radio per-
sonalities of this radio
station. They were taking
a call-in phone poll and
also gathering poll results
on Facebook.
When I heard what
they were doing I became
agitated and upset. I
asked myself, “Why are
people so quick to title
people heroes?”
PCAR FORUM
Preventative maintenance
Also, many people
were calling the station
and calling this disgrun-
can lead to an easier sell
tled employee a hero. I ypically, homeowners will spend A growing family, job transfer, or
quickly jumped on Face-
book to alert my DJ
friends of my belief of
T weeks preparing their home for
sale, rushing to repair the roof or
drafty windows or electrical issues or
health issues are just a few of the
changes that could lead to your deci-
sion to downsize, upsize, or relocate to
what a hero is. Here is old appliances. another city.
what I wrote: However, there is another novel Keep in mind that any small prob-
“My belief regarding a approach to making your home lems around your home will ultimate-
hero is the men and appeal to buyers, and it’s called pre- ly develop into bigger ones if neglect-
women of our armed ventative maintenance. ed, and that it’s always easier and less
forces. In addition, the In other words, starting from this expensive to fix the small problem
men and women of our day, look at your home as a prospec- earlier on.
law enforcement agen- tive buyer would. Get proactive and enjoy living in a
cies are the people we If you would repair or improve cer- home that is always in selling condi-
should title heroes. These tain features of your home for them, tion.
men put their lives on the then why not for yourself? When the time eventually comes to
line every day to protect Even new homeowners will one day move, you’ll be really glad you did.
our safety and freedom. find themselves on the selling side of
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have been frightened out
of my skin. I bet you none
of these passengers
would call him a hero?
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Pan improves chi through acupuncture
BY JENCY JAMES
GRANITE BAY VIEW
r. Lin Pan finds herself
D
sticking it to the man
every day. She’s actually
an acupuncturist and “the
man” happens to be her
patients.
Pan’s medical aspirations go
back to her childhood when
she witnessed her grandmoth-
er receive acupuncture.
“I saw my grandmother get
acupuncture in her head and
the pain was gone,” Pan said. “I
was amazed.”
Pan studied at the Nanjing
University of Traditional Chi-
nese Medicine in China where
she took courses in pediatrics
and womens’ health before
specializing in traditional Chi-
nese medicine. She graduated
in 1989 with a bachelor’s
degree in traditional Chinese
medicine. Afterward, she
moved to New Jersey and then
made her way to Granite Bay
where Pan opened up Pan
Acupuncture and Herb in 2005.
Acupuncture involves the
belief of the body’s health
being controlled by chi as it
moves through the different
channels of the body. When chi
is stuck in one channel, people
become sick.
“The needle stimulates the
channels in the body to make
the chi move,” Pan said.
While some people have
reservations about the pain,
Pan reassures them of their
worries.
“The pain tolerance is differ-
ent for everyone. Some people
don’t feel anything,” Pan said.
“The needle is very thin so it
goes in faster and the body is
not able to respond to the
pain.”
In addition to acupuncture,
Pan is licensed to prescribe
herbal medicines as well.
“I prescribe herbs to people
with internal organ problems
like auto-immune disorders
because it’s better combined
with acupuncture and herbs,”
Pan said.
Such herbal remedies have
helped Pam Rode and her hus-
band of Folsom. They first
34 OCTOBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Dr. Li Pan performs an acupuncture technique on Susan Lewis, who has the procedure done
once a week to help with her insomnia.
encountered Pan back in Feb-
ruary when she had an open
house for free diagnoses.
“(My husband) had a cough
so bad that it would wake him
up in the middle of the night,”
Rode said. “She diagnosed him
and gave him some herbal pills
and three days later – it was
gone.”
COLE ALLEN • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Rode herself has suffered
from night sweats, hot flashes
and an irregular heartbeat
before turning to Pan for help.
Thanks to Pan’s herbal pills,
Dr. Li Pan has
been practicing
acupuncture for
more than 20
years, first in
China, then at
Pan Acupuncture
and Herb in
Granite Bay
“I think I can give
them a little more
hope. People usually
come here as a last
resort but then they
get great results. My
goal is for the
patient to be
healthy and happy.”
Dr. Li Pan
Rode was able to get back to
good health quickly.
Acupuncture is helpful for a
variety of problems including
insomnia, back pain,
menopause-related problems,
arthritis and many more.
“Everyone has a different
story and a different problem,”
Pan said.
Not only has Pan been effec-
tive in helping people with
their medical problems, she is
able to do it with service that
everyone appreciates.
“If people can’t pay, she only
charges the co-pay,” Rode said.
“She’s got a heart of gold.”
Such compassion and dedi-
cation is what won Pan the
2010 Best of the Best Award for
Best Alternative Medicine from
the Roseville and Granite Bay
Press Tribune.
“I think I can give them a lit-
tle more hope. People usually
come here as a last resort but
then they get great results,” Pan
said. “My goal is for the patient
to be healthy and happy.”
Jency James can be reached at
intern@goldcountrymedia.com.
You’ll want to pick up these seven habits
ots of people ask me Treat exercise time you’re cheating your 6: They drink water are less likely to skip a

L how to quickly and

easily get fit. While I
know they are hoping for
a simple answer, the real-
ity is that getting and
staying fit is a lifestyle,
not a quick fix.
Take a peek at the sev-
en habits of highly fit
people.
1: They don’t buy
junk
Fit people know that if
they keep junk food in
the house it will land on
their waist sooner or lat-
er. So they don’t buy any.
Even buying junk food
for your kids or spouse is
not advised.
Rid your home of
chips, cookies, candy,
baked goods, pre-pack-
aged snacks and any-
thing else that belongs in
a vending machine.
Deb
Skelton
Fitness
Column
Replace the above with
fresh fruit, veggies, nuts
and other healthy whole
foods snacks.
2: They have
priorities
Fit people make exer-
cise a priority. Along with
keeping a job, paying the
bills and going to the
doctor, exercise is an
important part of their
lives. What I’ve found is
that fit people put exer-
cise before leisure time.
Sure, fit people enjoy
leisure, but it is sched-
uled around their work-
out time.
with the same impor-
tance that you would a
business meeting or trip
body out of great results
when you don’t push
yourself.
to the dentist. Exercise should make
you sweat, make your
3: They stop muscles burn, and leave
when full you with a feeling of
Fit people stop eating accomplishment. Find
when they feel full. ways to make each work-
Sound simple? It is, but out more challenging.
how many times have
you stuffed yourself sim- 5: They don’t eat
ply to clear your plate? and watch
The next time you feel Fit people know that
full, take it as a sign to eating in front of the TV is
stop eating. Yes, even if mindless eating. When
your plate isn’t empty. your attention is on your
entertainment and not
4: They push on your food, then you’ll
themselves be less tuned in to what
Not only do fit people and how much ends up
make time to go to the in your mouth.
gym, they challenge Eat before or after your
themselves during each entertainment and pay
workout. While it is easy attention to what and
to simply go through the how much goes into your
motions while exercising, mouth.
Fit people drink lots of
water. And not just in
addition to other bever-
ages, but instead of them.
Water is their main drink,
while other drinks are
occasional treats.
Calorie-filled drinks are
one of the quickest ways
to consume excess calo-
ries which quickly turn
into fat. Consider water
your beverage of choice.
Drink plenty of it each
day and drink other bev-
erages only a few times
each week.
7: They are
supported
Fit people don’t leave
their motivation to
chance. They know that if
their personal trainer,
boot camp instructor or
workout partner is wait-
ing for them, then they
workout. Fit people take
the option of skipping
out of the equation.
I hope that these habits
have inspired you to
make a change for the fit-
ter in your own life.
If you already do some
of these habits then con-
gratulations — you are
on your way to a better
body. Make an effort to
incorporate the rest of
the habits to take your
results to the next level.
Don’t try to tackle all
seven at once — pick one
or two to add each week
and gradually work up to
all seven.
Debra Skelton is a Certified Fit-
ness Consultant, a licensed
nurse and owner of Motivative
Health & Fitness. She can be
reached at (916) 765-9860.

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 Make homework
a meaningful
experience
omework is an
H inevitable experi-
ence in your child’s
school education. If it
isn’t, it should be.
There are many
rewards for a child who
takes the responsibility to
complete assigned work:
better grades, feeling of
accomplishment, respect
from teacher and peers
and, if possible, a bond-
ing time with parents or
an older sibling.
Parents are essential in
their role of assisting with
homework. How do par-
ents know if their help is
really effective? Over the
years, as an educator and
parent I have been able
to summarize what’s
most meaningful.
Know your child
How does your child
feel about homework? Is
he anxious or having
negative feelings about
school and/or home-
work?
Each child has his own
unique needs, strengths
and weaknesses. It
behooves you to find out
how you can turn home-
work into a positive
learning experience. It
shouldn’t be a waste of
time, tedious or cause of
an explosive emotional
experience.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
once said, “The secret of
education lies in respect-
ing the pupil.” This goes
for the parent/child rela-
tionship as well. Respect
begins with understand-
ing, especially your
child’s needs, fears and
frustrations. I
f your child is experi-
encing frustration, ask
yourself “Why?” then
find out the facts. Is there
36 OCTOBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Sheri
Hitchings
You and
Your Kids
a problem, lack of inter-
est or stubbornness? If
your child is clueless, be
the advocate and find out
how to assist so home-
work is more under-
standable.
Know what to
expect
Homework is
inevitable, and if it isn’t,
find out why not. It is a
time to practice what is
learned in school and/or
a time to complete an
extended project.
Does your child under-
stand the expectations?
Are the directions clear to
him/you? If not, as a par-
ent, you need to make an
appointment to discuss
expectations and the real
facts of the matter with
the teacher.
Don’t play the waiting
game if your child is hav-
ing motivation problems
or doesn’t know how to
do what is asked of him.
Inevitably, not address-
ing problems makes
matters worse.
What’s important?
Is the homework space
uncluttered and well lit?
Are materials/supplies
accessible? Does your
child need a quiet place
to concentrate? Do you
have a regular time to do
homework after school?
Do you offer a break first?
Are distractions, like
television, telephone,
radio, turned off? Are you
readily available for
answering questions and
providing assistance? Do
you let the child take
responsibility? Do you
refrain from doing home-
work for him? Do you
know how to get assis-
tance if needed? Do you
keep abreast of require-
ments and assignments?
Do you understand the
grading policy? Do you
contact the teacher in a
timely matter when
something is wrong?
These questions should
have a hearty “yes” as an
answer.
Communicate
with the teacher
The teacher needs to
know if your child is hav-
ing problems. Assume
your role as your child’s
advocate will be appreci-
ated and don’t wait until
frustration mounts.
School homework
centers, programs
and hotlines
If there isn’t a home-
Local moms group
promotes love of reading
The local MOMS Club
is joining Jumpstart’s
Read for the Records
annual campaign to raise
awareness of the early lit-
eracy crisis in our own
community.
Jumpstart’s Read for
the Record, presented in
partnership with Pear-
son, is Jumpstart’s world
record breaking cam-
paign that brings chil-
dren and adults together
to read the same book,
on the same day, in
homes and communities
all over the world.
The campaign also
kicks off Jumpstart’s year-
long program, preparing
preschool children in
low-income neighbor-
hoods for success in
school and life.
The E. Roseville/Gran-
ite Bay MOMS Club will
work center at school, try
to initiate one. Some
children learn better
when being assisted by
someone else.
Also check into the
availability of peer tutor-
ing and a homework hot-
line.
Be a cheerleader
for your child
Recognize your child’s
capabilities for being
self-sufficient. When the
homework standards
and instructions are
clear, have your child try
to do it on his own.
Encouraging, as a
cheerleader, helps him
be more capable – doing
it for him is enabling and
not productive. Neatness
is also important – no
one appreciates having
to review messy work.
Pride and caring about
work are prized qualities
we should all appreciate
in our child’s education.
Sheri Hitchings is a Granite Bay
resident and former educator.
READ FOR THE
RECORDS
Who: E. Roseville/
Granite Bay MOMS
Club
What: Program to
promote literacy
When: 3 p.m. Thursday,
Oct. 7
Where: Maidu Library,
1530 Maidu Drive,
Roseville
hold a community-wide
reading of “The Snowy
Day” by Ezra Jack Keats
at the Maidu Library on
Oct. 7.
The public is invited to
join us as we help to
break the record. Age
appropriate activities will
follow the reading.
~ Staff report
GRANITE BAY VIEW • OCTOBER 37
Sonoma, where history comes alive
onoma, once the capital of
S the short-lived California
Republic, is located in the
rich volcanic soils of Sonoma
Valley in Sonoma County. Jack
London, who lived in nearby
Glen Ellen, claimed its mean-
ing as “The Valley of the Moon.”
When you arrive at the his-
toric town plaza, located
between First and Second
streets, you can discover the
home of General Vallejo and
relive a bit of the town’s Mexi-
can colonial past, its character
and charm. With a whopping
eight acres, it is the largest
plaza in California as well as
the home of three of the first 10
California Historical Land-
marks.
Unique Environment
Historically the cash crop
was dairy farming. Now, Sono-
ma is the center of the wine
38 OCTOBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Sheri
Hitchings
Daytripper
industry in Sonoma Valley. Sur-
rounded by the Mayacamas
Mountains to the east and the
Sonoma Mountains to the
west, it is a sight for sore eyes.
History
Once it was the home of
Native American Coast Miwok
tribes and Pomo people and
Wintuns. It began with the Mis-
sion San Francisco Solano in
1823. The last of the 21 Califor-
nia missions to be established,
it was also the farthest north.
Vallejo, owning 7 million acres, SHERI HITCHINGS • GRANITE BAY VIEW
was an industrious resident City Hall in Sonoma, which was once the capital of the short-lived California Republic.
and friend of the Native
Americans.
Today
Now with a population
of about 9,900, it has an
area of 2.65 square miles.
A stroll around the plaza
will allow adventures in
the many historical
buildings, including the
interesting mission, Cap-
tain Salvador Vallejo’s
Casa Grande, the Presidio
of Sonoma, the Toscano
Hotel, the Blue Wing Inn
of 1840 and the Sebas-
tiani Theatre. The historic
Sonoma City Hall is in the
center of the plaza sur-
rounded by an inviting
park – families gather for
picnics as their giggling
children chase birds and
balloons.
Adventures Abound
Although quiet, it
boasts the Infineon Race-
way (www.infineonrace-
way.com) where my hus-
band celebrated a mile-
stone birthday years ago,
with the pedal to the
metal. He still recalls that
event with enthusiasm as
he does our hotel, now
called the Inn at Sonoma.
The food is delicious, as
ever, and the spa incredi-
bly relaxing.
Don’t miss an evening
of fun at Sebastiani The-
atre on the Plaza, built in
1933. Sonoma Traintown
Railroad (www.train-
town.com) boasts of a
plane ride, miniature
coaster, carousel and Fer-
ris wheel.
Hikers will enjoy the
Sonoma Overlook Trail.
Visit the Petrified Forest
or dawdle away the day
while horseback riding.
The weekly farmer’s mar-
kets provide food for
thought. Regional parks
have lots of activities
(www.sonoma-
county.org/parks). Annual events Sonoma Mission Inn,
Explore the farm trails of interest Café La Haye, Harvest
(www.farmtrails.org) for Summertime free per- Moon Café and The Girl
the holidays or Sonoma formances are hosted by and the Fig are recom-
County Harvest Fair local wineries and parks. mended. If you are han-
(www.harvestfair.org). Just bring along a picnic kering for a roadhouse
In nearby Petaluma, dinner for an evening of restaurant, try Zazu
you won’t want to miss music. There are also Restaurant and Farm
another opportunity for opportunities for theater where they grow and har-
fun. There is a race track and even the symphony. vest their own foods
called the Petaluma Check out the Gualala (www.zazurestaurant.co
Speedway Arts Center programs on m). The Olive Harvest in
(www.petalumaspeed- the beach of the northern December is a time to sip,
way.com) where midgets coast of Sonoma County savor and celebrate
and light midgets burn or explore www.sono- (www.olivefestival.com).
the midnight oil. We had mavalley.com. Enjoy Bocce Ball and a
the fortune to watch my picnic at Larson Family
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calendar
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1
Granite Bay High School Home-
coming game at 7:30 p.m. at
Granite Bay High School. Fire-
works display during National
Anthem. Halftime show includes
fireworks, Royalty parade, Home-
coming King and Queen crowning
and class float presentations.
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 2
Rose show from noon to 5 p.m.
at the Bushnell Gardens Nursery,
5255 Douglas Blvd. in Granite
Bay. Refreshments, door prize and
drawings. Free. (916) 316-5873.
Placer SPCA’s Barktoberfest din-
ner from 6-9 p.m. at the Renesas
Electronics America, Inc. campus,
7501 Foothills Blvd. in Roseville.
Food and beverage tasting and a
live and silent auction. Tickets
$30. www.placerspca.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
Placer SPCA’s Barktoberfest
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rene-
sas Electronics America, Inc. cam-
pus, 7501 Foothills Blvd. in
Roseville. Doggie Parade, ven-
dors, food, music, and activities
for dogs and kids. Free.
www.placerspca.org.
Emblem Club Fundraiser Break-
fast from 9 a.m. to noon at the
Elk’s Lodge, 3000 Brady Lane in
Roseville. Omelets, hash browns,
biscuits and gravy and tea, juice
and coffee will be served. $5.
Info:rtvelectronics1@gmail.com.
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 7
Lottery for the Arts Meet the
Artists reception at 5:30 p.m. at
the Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon
St., Suite 100 in Roseville. Tickets
$10. (916) 783-4117.
The Barnett Vineyards Winemak-
er Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the
Hawks Restaurant, 5530 Douglas
Blvd. in Granite Bay. $155 per
42 OCTOBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Possessed
Find a scene recreated from the classic horror movie “The Exorcist” (above), spooky
pirates and icky snakes and spiders in the Haunted House at 7792 Michael Court in Hid-
den Lakes, Granite Bay on Oct. 29 and 30. Admission is a can of food, which will be
donated to a local food closet. Leave the kiddies at home for this one, it’s pretty scary,
advises the hostess.
guest. RSVP at (916) 791-6221.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8
2nd Annual Lottery for the Arts
from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Blue
Line Gallery, 405 Vernon St., Ste
100 in Roseville. Ticket holders
will go home with one piece of
art. Tickets $160 members, $180
non-members, $10 non-lottery
tickets. (916) 783-4117.
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 9
Friends of the Roseville Library’s
Used Book Sale from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. at the Martha Riley Com-
munity Library, 1501 Pleasant
Grove Blvd. in Roseville. Used
books sold for .25-$5. friends@
rosevillefriendsofthelibrary.org.
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 10
Friends of the Roseville Library’s
Used Book Sale from noon to 4
p.m. See Saturday, Oct. 9 listing
for details.
Hot Pepper Festival and Chili
Cook Off from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on Vernon Street in Downtown
Roseville. Vendors, refreshments,
entertainment, contests and
more. Free. www.hotpepper
festival.com.
Grizzly Gallop 5K/10K at 8 a.m.
at Sculpture Park, 350 N. Sunrise
Ave. in Roseville. A one mile kids’
fun run also available. Proceeds
benefit the Granite Bay High
School Girls Basketball program.
$35 adults, $20 age 18 and
under, kids’ one mile run $15.
(916) 791-8850.
MONDAY,
OCTOBER 11
Roseville Firefighters Golf Tour-
nament from 10:30 a.m. to 8
p.m. at the Timber Creek Golf
Course, 7050 Del Webb Blvd. in
COURTESY
Roseville. Proceeds benefit
Roseville Firefighters Charities
and Roseville School Districts.
$150 per golfer, $600 foursome
and $35 dinner for guests. Info:
(916) 774-3400.
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 16
Pancake Breakfast & Prize Bingo
from 10 a.m. to noon at the
Roseville Commons Senior Com-
munity, 275 Folsom Road in
Roseville. Pancakes, sausage,
bacon, milk, juice and coffee will
be served. Free. (916) 786-2751.
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 17
Costumes & Cans Charity Event
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Sil-
ver Spoon Children’s Boutique,
8300 Sierra College Blvd. in
Roseville. Parents can bring in
their kids in Halloween costumes
and receive 1 free 5X7 portrait of
their child. Donation of 5 cans per
child requested. All canned goods
will go towards the Placer Food
Bank in Roseville. Info: (916) 759-
8140.
MONDAY,
OCTOBER 25
Journaling & Memoir Writing
workshop at 10 a.m. at the
Roseville Commons Senior Com-
munity, 275 Folsom Road in
Roseville. Free. (916) 786-2751.
WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 27
The Ablie Beautiful Champagne
Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at Hawks Restaurant, 5530 Dou-
glas Blvd. in Granite Bay. guests
include Tina Macuha, Lynda Clay-
ton, Monica Lowe, Amy Lewis and
Glissando Cosmetics creator,
Orlando Gonzales. Three course
luncheon and silent auction. All
proceeds benefit the Albie Carson
Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets
$50. Info: www.albieaware.org,
(916) 390-5209.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29
Haunted House canned food
drive from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Friday
and Saturday at 7792 Michael
Court in Hidden Lakes, Granite
Bay. Pirate ship, cannons, pirate
room, snakes, spiders witch room.
Not suitable for young kids.
Admission is one canned good,
benefiting a local food bank.
(916) 791-5306.
Roseville Haunted House Tour
rom 7-9:30 p.m. Friday and Satur-
day at 3000 Mammoth Drive in
Roseville. Canned food donations
accepted to be delivered to food
bank. Free. Rosevillehaunted
house@yahoo.com.
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 30
Haunted House canned food
drive (See Friday’s listing)
Roseville Haunted House Tour
(See Friday’s listing)
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RECENT GRANITE BAY HOME SALES
Address Bed Bath Sq Ft Lot Size Year Date DOM List Price Sale Price
6395 Reservoir Dr 3 2 1,905 1.074ac 1977 8/31/10 97 $399,000 $329,000
8600 Sandstone Ct 3 3 1,853 0.236ac 1978 8/20/10 57 $359,900 $350,000
4810 Knightswood Way 4 3 2,216 0.181ac 1997 8/25/10 12 $379,990 $365,000
7288 Silver Tree Pl 4 3 2,740 0.236ac 1996 8/31/10 134 $379,000 $399,300
8121 E Hidden Lakes Dr 4 2 2,091 0.386ac 1979 8/26/10 11 $429,000 $400,000
9515 Oak Leaf Way 4 3 2,242 0.886ac 1976 8/30/10 202 $475,000 $465,000
341 Stinson Ct 4-5 3 2,819 0.235ac 2000 8/20/10 95 $479,000 $468,000
8387 Sturm Ln 3 2 1,735 0.631ac 1994 8/26/10 61 $495,000 $475,000
4282 Cavitt Stallman Rd 4 3 3,600 1.151ac 1986 8/20/10 171 $580,000 $550,000
9751 Swan Lake Dr 4-5 3 3,483 0.335ac 2001 8/23/10 15 $625,000 $575,000
4010 Daggett Dr 5 3 3,530 0.190ac 1997 8/19/10 10 $615,000 $582,000
5029 Westbury Cir 4 5 5,190 0.659ac 1994 8/27/10 30 $725,000 $650,000
9749 Elmhurst Dr 5 5 4,037 0.353ac 1999 8/27/10 40 $829,000 $785,000
8175 Shelborne Dr 6 7 7,100 1.890ac 1987 8/26/10 74 $1,199,000 $1,079,750
4657 King Ranch Pl 4-5 6 5,257 5.100ac 2004 8/16/10 585 $2,299,999 $1,200,000
5905 Bella Terra Ln 5-7 6 11,200 2.300ac 2008 8/17/10 572 $3,499,900 $2,700,000
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