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 Is it time for you to start a
new Christmas tradition?
here’s always room This month we profile

T
tions.
for a new twist on
your holiday tradi-
We whip out the same
thumbprint and oatmeal
scotchie recipes each
year, but there’s a toffee
candy out there waiting
to be your new cookie-jar
favorite.
We place the same
ornaments on the tree
(sometimes in the same
places), but what if this
year you hung up only
a view inside 24 handmade ornaments?
Or just red and white
ones?
I know there’s comfort
Walk through a winter wonderland in familiarity. And yes, we
Jesse Schnetz, 16, left, and Cheyenne Whitfield, 16, set table decorations in must satisfy the anticipa-
Santa’s Secret Place in Penryn, which is part of Santa’s Secret Adventure. tion of things that hap-
A Granite Bay resident shares why the experience is a new family tradition. pen but once a year (all-
day marathons of “A
Christmas Story” and
Christmas shopping guide 4 ALSO IN THE ISSUE:
The foodie? The fitness freak? The pampered gal? Dining 18
We’ve got gift ideas for all of them. Real Estate 31
Parenting 38
Fitness 39
National Charity League 12 Daytripper 40
Granite Bay moms and daughters bond while Calendar 42
volunteering.
Michelle
Carl
Editor
walking to Dovewood
Court in Orangevale to
see the lights).
But why not shake up
your holiday routine?
Instead of heading
straight for the mall, try
some of the great, spe-
ciality retailers we have
right here in the Granite
Bay area. To get you start-
ed, check out our shop-
ping guide beginning on
page 4.
How about starting a
new holiday tradition of
helping others in need?
the Granite Bay chapter
of the National Charity
League.
We also have a sam-
pling of some of the wor-
thy charities that can use
your help this holiday
season and year-round
(see page 13). From
donating bikes, funds or
your time, everyone can
make a difference by
helping these 12 non-
profits.
There are a couple new
recipes to try out for your
holiday table. And we talk
to Granite Bay residents
who share their holiday
traditions that could cer-
tainly become yours.
Merry Christmas!
Michelle Carl is the editor of the
Granite Bay View.

ON THE COVER:
Santa checks his list at Santa’s Secret Adventure in Penryn
COVER PHOTO BY PHILIP WOOD

December 2010

Volume 21 • Number 12

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GIVING
continued from page 13
Eureka Schools
Foundation
The group raises funds to
support enrichment and
other programs in the Eureka
Union School District.
Needs: Cash donations, business
sponsors and donors of goods, services
and cash, volunteers to put on their
annual schedule of events.
How to give: Donations can be made
at www.eurekaschoolsfoundation.org,
P.O. Box 2444 Granite Bay, CA 95746.
More info: info@eurekaschoolsfoun-
dation.org or ESF President Renee Nash
at rnash@surewest.net. www.eureka
schoolsfoundation.org
Cycles 4 Hope
The Granite Bay-based non-
profit provides recycled bicy-
cles to homeless and low-
income families and individu-
als around the greater Sacra-
mento region.
Needs: Volunteers. Adult and child
bikes in all sizes. New tubes and tires.
Seats. Pedals. Baskets. Lights. Locks.
Tools. Financial support.
How to give: Donations for Decem-
ber Christmas programs can be
dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun-
day, Dec. 5 at Cycles 4 Hope Shop, 8741
Auburn Folsom Road, Granite Bay. Also
donate at Bayside Church “Fill the
Trucks” Donation Center, 8191 Sierra
College Blvd., Roseville during weekend
services.
More info: www.cycles4hope.org
Courage House
Courage House pro-
vides a comprehensive,
holistic program —
including physical, emo-
tional, educational, psycho-
logical and spiritual needs — for chil-
dren victims of the sex trade here in the
greater Sacramento area.
Needs: Computer equipment, coffee
mugs, cups, pots, pans, bowls, plates,
board games, bicycles, air mattresses,
and more.
How to give: Drop off items at any of
the five Bayside weekend church servic-
es through the Christmas season (Bay-
side Compassion Project tent) at 8191
Sierra College Blvd., Roseville.
More info: Danielle Jones at
danielle@turningleafinc.com or (916)
997-6523
Granite Bay Branch
Library
The Granite Bay branch
of the Placer County
Library at 6475 Douglas
Blvd. has many opportuni-
ties for volunteers, especially shelving
books, says Bron Cansilla, branch man-
ager. There’s also The Friends of the
Granite Bay Library, who hold events
throughout the year.
Needs: Volunteers ages high school
and above (one-hour training required).
Monetary donations.
How to give: Visit or call for details on
volunteering. Montary donations can
be made by joining The Friends of the
Granite Bay Library (visit the branch to
fill out a donor card).
More info: (916) 791-5590
• SEE GIVING PAGE 16

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Charity league gives moms, daughters chance to connect
Locals find time to give
through volunteering
BY SUSAN BELKNAP
SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW
amantha Spargo is a busy
S teenager. She writes for
Granite Bay High School’s
newspaper, the Granite Bay
Gazette, she plays the piano,
tends to her studies and enjoys
spending time with her friends.
But in addition to all these
typical teenage activities, Spar-
go also finds time to give of
herself as a community volun-
teer
Spargo, 16, is a member of
the Granite Bay Area Chapter
of National Charity League
where she and her mother,
Heidi Davis-Spargo, and her
sister, 15-year-old Annelise,
volunteer several hours each
month for a variety of philan-
thropic organizations located
throughout Sacramento and
Placer counties.
NCL is a 50-year-old nation-
al organization of mothers and
daughters in grades seven
through 12. The Granite Bay
group was founded in 1998
with just a handful of mem-
bers. Since that time the organ-
ization has grown to 131 mem-
bers and their daughters who
donated more than 7,600 vol-
unteer hours for the 2008-09
year to organizations such as
the American Cancer Society,
Food for Families, Saddle Pals,
St. Vincent de Paul Society and
Special Olympics, to name a
few.
“NCL has allowed the perfect
opportunity for my daughters
and me to spend time together
while volunteering for so many
wonderful groups,” Davis-
Spargo said.
One such organization
Davis-Spargo and her girls just
added to their list of philan-
thropies is Horizon West —
Roseville Care Center, an inpa-
tient rehabilitation center
located in Roseville. Davis-
Spargo and her girls are partic-
ipating in the newly formed,
Adopt a Grandparent program
where NCL members “adopt”
one of the center’s residents
12 DECEMBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
“I’ve especially enjoyed
volunteering with my
daughter. Watching her
grow through the years
has been so rewarding.”
Allison Armstrong, NCL president
for the Granite Bay Area Chapter
and get together on a regular
basis.
“My buddy is Mary,” Saman-
tha said. “We met for the first
time a few weeks ago. She is so
sweet. We spent our first visit
getting to know each other. I
found out she’s 90 years old,
loves jewelry, crafts and bingo.”
Granite Bay resident Martha
Pinter and her 15-year-old
daughter, Rachel, are also
members of NCL. Most of
Rachel’s time in NCL is spent as
a side walker for Saddle Pals, a
nonprofit organization located
in Orangevale that offers thera-
peutic riding and other equine- SUSAN BELKNAP • SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW
assisted activities for individu- Horizon West — Sierra Hills Care Center resident Barbara Keyes, left, enjoys a visit from Gran-
als with cognitive, physical and ite Bay residents Susan Feldman, center, her 16-year-old daughter, Ali, and their golden
psychological disabilities. retriever, Maddie. The Feldmans are members of the National Charity League, a philanthrop-
“Rachel has been riding and ic organization dedicated to volunteering.
showing horses since she was 8
years old,” Martha said. “Sad-
dle Pals and Special Olympics NATIONAL CHARITY
is where we spend most of our LEAGUE
time with NCL. And since we What: 160 chapters in 15
have a family member who is states with 40,000 members
disabled, our work at these nationwide
organizations is especially Info: www.granitebayncl.org
rewarding.”
Assisting with horses isn’t the
only way NCL animal lovers ing.” Dee said. “These visits
can contribute. NCL member help to reduce loneliness and
Susan Feldman and her 16- offer our residents increased
year-old daughter, Ali, include mobility when they can brush
their golden retriever, Maddie, and pet the animals.”
with them to visits to another Granite Bay resident Allison
care facility, Horizon West — Armstrong is the current NCL
Sierra Hills. president for the Granite Bay
“When the patients see our Area Chapter. Even though her
dog, their eyes light up,” Susan daughter, Meredith, graduated
said. “They tell us about their from the group last spring, Alli-
day and the pets they used to son serves as the club’s leader.
have.” “Being in NCL allows you to
Ric Dee, executive director develop relationships with so
for Sierra Hills, said the pet vis- many kinds of people,” Arm-
its provide social interaction strong said. “I’ve especially PRESTON BELKNAP • SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW
between facility residents and enjoyed volunteering with my National Charity League member Annelise Spargo gives Spe-
the animals and their handlers. daughter. Watching her grow cial Olympics participant Austin Todd, 14, last-minute instruc-
“Animals are known to nur- through the years has been so tions before the Special Olympics bowling competition held
ture individuals who are ail- rewarding.” at Mardi Gras Lanes Nov. 13.
SHOPPING
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Gifts for the ‘foodie’
Impress the “foodie” in your
life with a culinary experience
that is sure to tempt even the
most sophisticated of palates
with a visit to Bistro La Petite
France.
For just $85 per person, gift
certificates are available for a
two-hour, hands-on cooking
class with spaces limited to 10
or fewer people per class.
Students will be expertly
coached on the preparation of
a three-course menu and will
be treated to dinner and wine
immediately following each
class.
“After each class I take them
back to the kitchen and pre-
pare dinner for each guest and
host them around a table
where we can all enjoy dinner
and wine,” chef and owner
Christophe Ehrhart said.
Group classes are also avail-
able for corporate venues or
gifts.
Dominick’s Market and Deli
can offer a solution to the gift
quandary with their gift bas-
kets, gift certificates to the mar-
ket and deli or restaurant, and
catering options.
Conveniently located and
designed with the passion for
“real” Italian food, any gourmet
and food lover can be pleased
with a gift from Dominick’s.
Gift givers also have the
option of creating their own
gift basket with a selection of
wines, cheeses, holiday cookies
and meats that Dominick’s
proudly sells to their toughest
of critics.
~ Heidi Coker-Rothery
Gifts for those who
love their jewelry
If adorning fingers, wrists,
ears, and necks is more your
style this holiday season then
make sure to pay a visit to the
following local jewelers.
Sharif Jewelers offers you the
opportunity to make this holi-
day season memorable enough
to last a lifetime.
Whether you are purchasing
an engagement ring for the
love of your life or a special gift
6 DECEMBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Sharif Jewelers manager Thomas Attieh, left, examines the ring on Joi Aquino’s finger in
their Folsom shop.
Hobbytown in Folsom has this rocking boat alternative to
the rocking horse.
to remind your loved ones how
much they mean to you, Sharif
applies their expert knowledge
of the jewelry business with
their impeccable taste to bring
our area an exceptional gift-
giving experience.
Store manager Thomas
Attieh mentioned that “Right
now is a great time to visit our
store for your holiday needs as
we have just debuted our holi-
day lines.”
JD Gray’s Designer Jewelry,
located in Quarry Ponds, offers
a splendid selection of unique
MARGARET SNIDER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
pieces for the person who loves
to own what no one else has.
If you are looking for a mem-
orable gift that will surely
knock off the socks of the recip-
ient, look no further. JD Gray’s
designer jewelry combines
style and pizzazz.
~ Heidi Coker-Rothery
Something for the kids
The perfect gift for the per-
fect child — what should it be?
“Some of the most popular
are the radio control (RC) cars,”
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
MARGARET SNIDER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Double Shutter game at
Learning Express in Roseville
has a satisfying click as you
play, and promotes math
skills and motor abilities.
said Perry Lutz, owner of Hob-
bytown in Rocklin. Also planes,
boats and more can be in a kit
for construction, or ready to go
from the box.
Games and puzzles make
good family gifts for any age,
“from three months to 103,”
said Manager Colleen Hendon
WHERE TO SHOP FOR
THE FOODIE
BISTRO LA PETITE FRANCE
Where: 8230 Auburn
Folsom Road, Granite Bay
Info: (916) 786-9502,
www.bistrolapetite
france.net
DOMINICK’S MARKET
AND DELI
Where: 8621 Auburn
Folsom Road, Granite Bay
Info: ((916) 786-3355, www.
dominicksmarketdeli.com
WHERE TO SHOP FOR
JEWELRY
SHARIF JEWELERS
Where: 341 Iron Point Rd.,
Suite B, Folsom
Info: (916) 353-1982,
www.sharifjewelers.com
JD GRAY’S DESIGNER
JEWELRY
Where: 5540 Douglas Blvd.,
No. 20 (Quarry Ponds)
Granite Bay
Info: (916) 667-7552
WHERE TO SHOP
FOR KIDS
HOBBYTOWN USA
Where: 1761 E. Bidwell St.,
#400, Folsom
Info: (916) 984-6266
LEARNING EXPRESS
Where: 2030 Douglas Blvd.,
Roseville
Info: (916) 783-6310
Where: 1151 Galleria Blvd.,
(Galleria mall), Roseville
Info: (916) 783-1124
of Learning Express in
Roseville.
Products at Learning Express
are picked not only for play val-
ue, but also for learning oppor-
tunity and fine or gross motor
function development.
“We’re not sales people,”
Hendon said. “We’re toy
experts.”
Karen Romito, owner with
husband Steve of the Folsom
Hobbytown, agrees that games
and puzzles are big. At their
store there is an activity table
• SEE SHOPPING PAGE 8
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for the Barber Jon’s experience?
Barber Jon’s will leave the man
who steps out of this barber
shop feeling groomed beyond
belief.
Complete with the option of
a shoe-shine to fill the time
spent in the waiting area, this
barber shop offers its male
patrons a visit to the barber
shops of yester-year.
Men can select from a vast
menu of services that include,
but are not limited to, a haircut,
shampoo followed by a cool
conditioning and head mas-
sage, beard and eyebrow trim,
and top notch entertainment.
For that special man in your
life, make sure to purchase the
“Night on the Town” package
which includes a haircut, facial,
shave, scalp massage, and a
shoe-shine all for only $60.
“The ‘Night on the Town’
package is by far the best pack-
age that we have for the holi-
days so make sure to come on
WHERE TO SHOP FOR
PAMPERING GIFTS
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Where: 6851 Douglas Blvd.,
Granite Bay.
Info: (916) 791-8585
BARBER JON’S
Where: 3995 Douglas Blvd.
Granite Bay
Info: (916) 791-3515,
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Where: 9719 Village Center
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Info: (916) 772-7733,
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PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
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for themselves or for the per-
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“The current state of the
economy has shown us that
the people have really cut back
on the pampering gifts,” Weeks
said. “But our salon and spa
offers people to still have these
services done while being
friendly on the budget.”
Nevaeh offers the create-
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customized for the individual
recipient and budget.
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for kids to actually try hands-on
play.
“Parents can bring their kids
here and watch them play for half
an hour and figure out which
would be the best thing for them
that the kids are gravitating
toward, without having to guess,”
Romito said.
The store also has a family game
night every Tuesday night.
There is much to consider in
looking for the best gift.
“Age, gender, whether they need
supervision or not,” Lutz said. “We
want to be sure they’re going to
enjoy the gift.”
If a child is given a model to con-
struct, it is important it not be too
difficult for them.
Browsing the stores will bring to
light many gifts you haven’t
thought of — and it’s fun!
MARGARET SNIDER • GRANITE BAY VIEW ~ Margaret Snider
Movement and Strength (MAS) co-owner Rex
Owens demonstrates an exercise at their studio in For the fitness enthusiasts
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WHERE TO SHOP FOR
FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS
GOLD’S GYM
Where: 8665 Auburn-Folsom
Road, Granite Bay
Info: (916) 788-1500
MOVEMENT AND STRENGTH
(MAS)
Where: 6085 Douglas Blvd.,
Suite 100, Granite Bay
Info: (916) 626-4573
their physical fitness may enjoy a
health-related gift certificate.
A gift can be a full membership
to a traditional gym such as Gold’s
Gym, or a gift certificate in the
desired amount to apply to a
membership, or to special pro-
grams, such as Pilates Reformer, or
a personal trainer.
Gold’s Gym’s vigorous group
cycling class is fun and can burn as
much as 700 calories per class, said
Marcello Montagnino, a co-owner
of the gym along with Pat and Tony
Accehura.
“It’s a great way to start your new
year,” Montagnino said. “Especial-
ly if you want to get in shape.”
The gym has a promotion run-
ning for their Anusara Yoga and
Pilates studio — 30 days of free
classes.
“We have some really good
instructors,” Montagnino said.
For something a little different in
fitness training, there is Movement
and Strength (MAS). Rex Owens is
co-owner with Susan Binon.
“It’s more movement-based
workouts,” Owens said. “We train
the body to work holistically. It’s
not just getting individual muscles
strong, it’s getting them to work
well together.”
MAS can give gift cards or certifi-
cates, and will also put together a
holiday gift box with the recharge-
able card and a note stating what
has been purchased.
Another idea is a massage or spa
gift certificate. For ideas on Christ-
mas gift items, gifts for specific
sports and to browse for ideas, try
a sporting goods store such as Big
Five Sporting Goods in Roseville
and Folsom.
~ Margaret Snider
• SEE SHOPPING PAGE 9
SHOPPING
continued from page 8
Arts and Home Decor
Sometimes you want a gift
for a special person, something
beautiful, artful, and unique.
American Visions Art Gallery,
in their Folsom gallery as well
as the newly opened Quarry
Ponds gallery in Granite Bay,
carries striking artwork by
many artists, in varying price
ranges. Presidents paintings by
Andy Thomas are both humor-
ous and well done, in both
Democrat and Republican ver-
sions, and the artist has been
invited to speak at the parties’
national conventions.
Aaron Johnson of the Granite
Bay/Folsom area creates
remarkably lifelike paintings of
celebrities and cars.
“He’s the first artist I’ve found
that does everything,” said
owner Giovanna Stark. “He’s
done watercolor, acrylic, oils,
and pastel, and pencil … He
just won the Concourse d’Ele-
gance which is in Marin Coun-
Smaller items are also available at American Visions Art
Gallery such as these Spanish-style mosaics by Barcino.
ty, he got first place. That’s a big
thing.”
There are also detailed and
comical popular sculptures by
Guillermo Forchino, and table
sized Spanish-style mosaics by
Barcino.
Pottery enthusiasts will be
delighted with the hand-paint-
ed, one-of-a-kind ceramics at
MARGARET SNIDER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
The Clay Corner in Quarry
Ponds. Each item is distinctive,
handpicked by owner Cricket
Ogren on buying trips to Africa,
Spain, Mexico, and Poland,
with prices ranging from $3.50
to more than $1,000. You could
spend hours just strolling
around the shop, enjoying the
variety.
WHERE TO SHOP FOR
ARTS AND HOME
DECOR
THE CLAY CORNER
Where: 5530 Douglas Blvd.,
(Quarry Ponds), Granite
Bay
Info: (916) 791-2529
AMERICAN VISIONS ART
GALLERY, INC.
Where: 5540 Douglas Blvd.,
Suite 140, (Quarry Ponds),
Granite Bay
Where: 718 Sutter St., Suite
102, Folsom
Info: (916) 351-1623
“My problem is, I like so
much,” says Ogren. “I have way
more dishes than anyone
should have. My sister says we
have pottery genes.”
Just having a look at these
works of art and hearing about
their history can be a gift to the
giver.
~ Margaret Snider
Pampering gifts
When looking to find the
perfect pampering gifts for that
special someone check out the
following spas, salons, and
beauty ideas for the well-kept
woman or man in your life.
Atrium Salon and Spa offers
each patron an experience to
remember.
“Our difference really is
experience and our commit-
ment to always delivering top
quality products and services
to each client,” says Noki Elli-
son, manager of Atrium Salon
and Spa. “We have been an
integral part of this communi-
ty for over 12 years and are here
to stay.”
Pamper the gift recipient
with an array of beauty options
ranging from individual full
spa services to the locally
famous and sought after “Win-
ter Escape Package” that sells
out each holiday season. Avail-
able for only $129 this is the
perfect gift of pampering from
Atrium.
OK gentlemen, are you ready
• SEE SHOPPING PAGE 10

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Y es, believe it or not, it is the time of year
when we will all start the hustle and bustle
of the holiday shopping season.
For those of you who are saying that it feels as
if you were just celebrating the Fourth of July,
you are not alone. The seasons are definitely
going by faster and faster!
To make your shopping this holiday season a
bit easier, because let’s face it, we all need things
to be a bit on the easier side, here is a shopping
guide for the person on your list who just might
have it all.
From your sister-in-law to your co-worker to
The Granite Bay area hosts a great selection of
specialty stores that will make your holiday gift
giving experience memorable, unique and sure
to please!
your spouse, your gift shopping does not have
to be a hassle. ~ Heidi Coker-Rothery
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that selecting the perfect gift for each person
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12 ways of giving – how to make a difference in your community
T his is the time of year when we want to help the less fortunate in our community. There are
so many groups doing amazing work in or near Granite Bay. Take a moment to find a cause
that is near to your heart and help one of these local groups.
~ Michelle Carl

A Touch of
Understanding
The nonprofit
encourages accept-
ance and respect for all
individuals. Through
educational programs
designed to enhance
understanding of differences, they work
to minimize the discrimination and
social isolation suffered by people who
are perceived as different for any rea-
son, but especially children and adults
with disabilities.
Needs: Volunteers to assist with the
program, especially volunteers with dis-
abilities. Financial support by sponsor-
ing a school activity or the Access to
Care Fair scheduled for March 19.
How to give: Donate through the
website at www.TouchOfUnderstand-
ing.org, or by mail to ATOU, 5280 Stir-
ling St., Suite 102, Granite Bay, CA
95746.
More info: ldedora@touchofunder
standing.org or call (916) 791-4146
PEACE for Families
This private, nonprofit
organization works to
end the cycle of domestic
violence and sexual
assault in Placer County.
PEACE (Placer Extends A
Caring Envirnoment) for Families oper-
ates an emergency shelter for women
and their children fleeing an abusive
environment.
Needs: Robes for women. Sweatsuits.
PJs, underwear, socks and slippers for
boys and girls. Gifts and toys for boys
and girls (especially teens). Gift cards to
Home Depot, Target, Safeway. Bus pass-
es for Roseville, Auburn and Placer
Transit. Gasoline cards. Certificates for
haircuts, manicure/pedicures.
How to give: Contact Amanda Kodet,
community affairs association, at (530)
823-6224.
More info: www.peaceforfamilies.org
Placer SPCA
The nonprofit
works to improve the
lives of animals and
people through their
programs and services,
including spay/neuter
assistance, adoption, and humane edu-
cation. They work to ensure that the
thousands of animals that come to their
Roseville shelter each year find comfort
and care at their facility, but also new
homes.
Needs: Dry and canned kitten and cat
food (Science Diet, Iams, Nutro or
Eukanuba). Rubber dog toys and nylon
cat toys. Cage sponsors ($1,000, $500 or
$250 levels). Guardian Angels ($5-
$5,000 to help with special medical
needs).
How to give: Monetary donations can
be sent by mail (Placer SPCA, 150 Cor-
poration Yard Road, Roseville, CA 95678,
or through the website, www.placer
spca.org. Drop-off items and monetary
donations during adoption hours, 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays, Satur-
days and Sundays, or 2-7 p.m. Wednes-
days and Thursdays. The Placer SPCA is
closed Mondays.
More info: Susan Willson at (916) 782-
722 ext. 102 or www.placerspca.org
• SEE GIVING PAGE 14

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GIVING
continued from page 14
Soles 4 Souls
With over 3 million shoe-
less children around the
world, Soles 4 Soles distrib-
utes new and gently worn
shoes to over 125 countries on five con-
tinents.
Needs: 10,000 pairs of shoes for men,
women and children
How to give: Drop off your shoes dur-
ing Bayside weekend services at the Fill
the Truck sign in the courtyard, 8191
Sierra College Blvd., Roseville.
Contact for more info: Shaun Sanas-
sarian at shauns@baysideonline.com or
(916) 791-1244
Toys for Tots
The mission of the U. S.
Marine Corps Reserve
Toys for Tots Program is to
collect toys during the holi-
day season, and distribute those toys as
Christmas gifts to needy children in the
community in which the campaign is
conducted.
Needs: New, unwrapped toys
How to give: Many local drop-off
spots including:
• The Studio Martial Arts – Collecting
during business hours through Dec. 18
at 4130 Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay.
Donors receive two weeks free mem-
bership.
• Pak Mail – Drop off toys during busi-
ness hours through Dec. 16 at 8789
Auburn Folsom Road, No. C, Granite
Bay.
Placer Food Bank
The Placer Food Bank is a
vital link between food and
the people who need it. It
serves thousands of people
through two primary channels – local
food donors and a network of feeding
agencies.
Needs: Volunteers to do data entry,
run BINGO nights, pack and sort food
and coordinate volunteer efforts. Dona-
tions.
How to give: Make your check
payable to “Placer Food Bank,” and mail
it to: Placer Food Bank, 8284 Industrial
Avenue, Roseville, CA 95678. Donations
also accepted online at www.placer-
foodbank.org. To volunteer, e-mail Jen-
nie@placerfoodbank.org.
See’s for Soliders
Local Kiwanis Clubs, work-
ing with the California Army
National Guard, support our
How to give: Purchase candy now
through Dec. 23 at the Granite Bay Vil-
lage Shopping Center, near the corner
of Auburn Folsom Road and Douglas
Boulevard. Purchase an extra box and it
will be shipped to troops overseas.
More info: Bev Wilkinson, Granite Bay
Kiwanis (916) 704-6151, Sfc. David Par-
tak at (916) 267-0669 or e-mail at
david.partak@us.army.mil.
The Gathering Inn
Roseville-based The
Gathering Inn administers
services to the homeless
and coordinates a nightly
“nomadic” shelter at local churches.
Needs: The organization’s wish list
includes disposable razors, shampoo,
conditioner, Q-tips, laundry detergent,
bleach, deodorant, toothbrushes,
toothpaste, socks, men’s and women’s
underwear, washable twin blankets
(new or used), towels (new or used).

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troops and the Kiwanis Club
efforts to help local children. Last year,
See’s For Soldiers raised over $10,000 for
local Kiwanis clubs and in excess of
1,300 pounds of candy to troops sta-
tioned all over the world.
Volunteer opportunities available.
Monetary donations needed.
How to give: Donate online at
www.thegatheringinn.com. To volun-
teer, call (916) 791-9355 or e-mail
shirley@thegatheringinn.com.
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dining view
Luck smiles on Alexander’s Horseshoe Bar Grill in Loomis
American bistro offers a
near-complete package
BY LIEN HOANG
GRANITE BAY VIEW
n self-professed
I
“quaint” Loomis,
Alexander’s Horseshoe
Bar Grill sits like a fine-
dining oasis more com-
monly found in a
metropolis.
The restaurant retains
the bucolic charm of its
name with mortar-
stained brick walls,
wooden fans and shut-
ters, and early-20th-cen-
tury photographs of the
town.
But Horseshoe’s ele-
gant food preparation
and presentation root it
firmly in the joys of the
modern dining experi-
ence.
The bread and butter
are a good first indicator.
Don’t ask how the chefs
fashioned a rose from the
sunny spread. Just let it
pollinate the rich bread,
which also well accom-
panies the cream of
asparagus topped with
crème fraiche.
The soup, though, is
quickly filling for a
starter, as is the sweet
corn risotto. But for
someone who generally
steers clear of risotto,
Horseshoe’s creamy ren-
dition is a pleasant sur-
prise.
Corn and tomatoes
add bursts of moisture
among the firm rice, on
which asiago cheese
melts to just the right
consistency. Still, the
appetizer lacks some
character; it seems to still
be searching for that final
trait that will put it over
the top.
For an appetizer that
saves more room for the
main course, the
almond-crusted prawns
are dependable, if not
18 DECEMBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Whether it’s a glass of wine or a bottle of fine champagne, Alexander’s Horseshoe Bar Grill has all the
pairings to go with your meal.
true to the description.
Their spicy orange sauce
leans closer to sweet and
sour, with a hint of
radish, while the crus-
taceans themselves are
more fried than crusted.
To really fill that
seafood craving, the stur-
geon boasts just what fish
should be: thick, unified
and evenly cooked. More
so than meat, fish relies
heavily on its supporting
cast.
The creamed cauli-
flower with mashed pota-
toes shine, but too much
lemon thickens the sauce
and the whipped sweet
potatoes would perform
well if pureed. As it were,
they fall away upon tast-
ing, rather than comple-
menting the sturgeon.
Green beans with that
entree, as well as with the
pork tenderloin medal-
lions, are crisp but bland.
The dish of medallions,
however, is greater than
the sum of its parts.
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Where: 3645 Taylor
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Info: (916) 652-4100,
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in their thin cut, the rings
can go solo if they
choose.
That thinness also
underlies the pleasure of
biting into wafers that
accompany the choco-
late-dipped strawberries.
They are angelically trim,
breaking perfectly on
command, without
crumbling.
A more substantial
dessert is the unexpect-
edly simple profiterole
PHOTOS BY KIM PALAFERRI • GRANITE BAY VIEW filled with French vanilla
ice cream and drenched
in chocolate. It is fine –
though disappointing –
that Horseshoe chose not
Horseshoe’s to inject the pastry with
elegant food cream.
But to call the stiff shell
preparation and a cream puff is unfitting.
It is rather some combi-
presentation root nation of a biscuit, wafer
it firmly in the cookie and ice cream
cone. Ask for a knife, and
joys of the possibly a few extra rasp-
modern dining berries, which give the
treat a nice touch.
experience. The highlight of a meal
at Horseshoe just might
be an element that
comes complimentary:
the pineapple sorbet
tucked into a shot glass of
champagne. It arrives
between the first and sec-
ond course and departs
Chef and owner too soon.
Vincent Alexander Who knew such a tiny
creates works of delicacy could pack such
art with his food a refreshing punch? It’s
creations, like this tempting to order as a full
Beef Wellington. dessert. But perhaps the
humble packaging, as
with the rustic bistro
Alone, the beans, savory pork are not remarkable. The exception are the itself, is what keeps
mushrooms, sweet garlic Together, they form a petite onion rings on top. guests returning.
puree and delicate, lean divine medley. Trapping so much flavor
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Buttermilk plum cake perfect for holiday entertaining
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This festively spiced, buttery
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Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon plain salt
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 cup stewed prunes, pits and
skins discarded
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 pound butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
20 DECEMBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Directions:
Stir together the flour, 2 cups
sugar, spices, salt, oil, eggs, prunes
and pecans. Stir the 2 teaspoons
baking soda into the 1 cup of but-
termilk and then add to the cake
batter. Pour batter into a greased
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or a bundt pan and bake at 300
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Squash is one seasonal delight you can eat, or use as art
ature always provides
N us with what we need to
eat at exactly the time
we should be eating it.
Thus, we have mandarins
in winter, berries appear ear-
ly summer, and in late fall,
winter squash are on many
grower’s tables at weekly
farmers markets.
Beginning in mid- to late
October it’s easy to pick up a
squash or two each time I’m
at the farmers market.
The squash end up in a big
woven basket and add color
to my kitchen or dining room
table until they’re ready to
pop in the oven for a quick
roasting. A pile of squash is
edible art at its finest.
As daylight hours decrease
and temperatures go down
our bodies seem to want
heavier more dense vegeta-
bles and several varieties of
winter squash fill the bill.
Some winter squash are ideal
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for pies, others have the fla-
vorful texture for soup, and
there’s a large number that
are excellent roasted: acorn,
butternut, delicata, Marina
de Chiogga, spaghetti.
As a child my father always
grew acorn squash and it was
the traditional squash of
choice for Thanksgiving din-
ners. My mother roasted it,
mashed it with butter and a
touch of brown sugar, and I
loved it with gravy. Acorn
squash and cranberry relish
still remind me of Thanksgiv-
ing.
Another tasty way to serve
acorn squash is to garnish
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“The squash end up in a
big woven basket and
add color to my kitchen
or dining room table
until they’re ready to
pop in the oven for a
quick roasting. A pile of
squash is edible art at
its finest.”
the plate with walnuts
sautéed in butter. The but-
tered squash is a nice choice
to serve with lamb chops or
sliced ham.
Joanne Neft is a longtime Placer
County agriculture advocate. Learn
more about Joanne Neft and Laura
Kenny’s “Placer County Real Food”
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 Nutcracker role a dream for Granite Bay freshman
BY MICHELLE CARL
CAPITOL BALLET “It’s hard, I
GRANITE BAY VIEW EDITOR miss out on a
t would be hard for Kristin COMPANY’S “THE lot of activi-

I
er.”
Howard to imagine Christ-
mas without “The Nutcrack-
She’s been performing in
Tchaikovsky’s ballet for 11
years, dancing every role from
Flower to Clown to the lead,
Clara.
This will be the Granite Bay
High School freshman’s second
time as Clara, but first solo,
since last year she shared the
role with another dancer.
“It’s the first time by myself.
It’s exciting, I love it,” Kristin
said. “It’s fun because every
year everyone wants to be
Clara and it’s great that I finally
get to do it.”
Dancing Clara is the dream
of any young ballerina (Kristin
has been dancing since age 4,
when she started taking classes
at Granite Bay’s Tricks Gymnas-
tics).
Granite Bay High School freshman Kristin Howard will dance
the role of Clara in Capitol Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker.”
Unlike some Nutcracker pro-
ductions, the Capitol Ballet’s is
performed en pointe (on the
toes), making for a more phys-
ically demanding perform-
ance.
But the part of this year’s per-
formance that has been most
difficult for Kristin is working
COURTESY
with a partner.
“I’m not really used to doing
that — the partnering and lift-
ing, but it’s also one of the more
fun parts, too,” she said. “(Part-
nering) is a different experi-
ence, but it’s something all pro-
fessional ballerinas do. It’s spe-
cial to be one of the few people
NUTCRACKER”
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Saturday, Dec. 11
Where: Sheldon High School
Performing Arts Center, 8333
Kingsbridge Drive, Sacra-
mento.
Cost: $18 for adults, $12 for
children, seniors, students
and military with ID.
Info: Tickets at www.capitol
ballet.com, (916) 484-1188.
who do that.”
Kristin trains year-round.
During Nutcracker season,
she’s in rehearsals and classes
for three to four hours a day, six
days a week.
Some ballet students are
home-schooled to keep up
with the demands, but Kristin
has found a way to balance
homework, school life and her
passion — dancing.
ties and hang-
ing out with
friends, but
it’s something
I really enjoy.
Kristin Howard I’m glad I get
to do it,” she
said. “There’s football games,
dances I can’t go to, or I go to
late, but it’s worth it.”
This will be Kristin’s sixth
year of performing in the Nut-
cracker at Capitol Ballet, and
her 11th straight year of partic-
ipating in this holiday classic,
which she looks forward to
every year.
“It’s a tradition for our family.
It would be interesting if I did-
n’t do it, I can’t really imagine,”
she said. “It’s fun to be in front
of a bunch of people with the
lights on you. It’s fun to be on
stage doing something you
love.”

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Rocklin taps top youth
dancers for holiday show
Last December Sound Out Tap Com-
pany was voted “New York City’s
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This December the regional youth
nonprofit brings their magic to Rocklin
with a show that combines brain,
courage and heart with a child’s Christ-
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Dec. 10-12. Showtimes at 7:30 p.m. Fri-
day, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m.
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A visit to Santa’s shop makes for cherished memories
BY MICHELLE CARL
GRANITE BAY VIEW EDITOR
or Granite Bay’s Julie
F Welch, her family tradition
is a visit to Santa.
She doesn’t have to travel to
the North Pole, either, just a
quick jaunt up to Penryn Oak
Stables, where Santa’s Secret
Adventure awaits.
Each year, the ranch is trans-
formed into a Christmas para-
dise with horse-drawn carriage
rides, caroling, and visits with
Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Welch’s family from Australia
and Florida come to Granite
Bay for Christmas, where
grandparents, kids, nieces and
nephews from age 4 to 70 make
sure to visit Santa’s Secret
Adventure. The family has gone
every year since the attraction
opened.
“It’s something you just don’t
ever see. I’ve never run across
something like that,” Welch
said. “It’s just a great local place
to enjoy Christmas. It’s
unique.”
Welch describes a scene like
one out of a Christmas card —
A sign welcomes visitors to
Santa’s Secret Adventure,
where they are greeted with a
bonfire and hot chocolate.
Massive horses with jingle bells
draw a carriage around the
grounds.
“The driver starts off in song
and before you know it we’re all
singing Christmas songs,”
Welch said. “And you know,
everybody’s happy. It makes
you feel good.”
Then, of course, there’s the
star — Santa — who generates
plenty of buzz from the
youngers in Welch’s clan.
“Sometimes when you see
Santa Clauses, they’re so-so,
but not this one. He was very
engaged with each child and
made it personal. It was truly
magical. And of course the kids
having sticky hands from the
candy canes, and cookies, it
was just great.”
With plenty of photo oppor-
tunities, Welch made a scrap-
book and sent it to family so
24 DECEMBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
PHOTOS BY PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Jesse Schentz, 16, sets up a miniature townscape in Santa’s Secret Place, which will be cov-
ered with snow by the time Santa’s Secret Adventure opens. Children of all ages can come
see Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas at the Penryn holiday attraction.
“I have parents,
especially grandparents,
come up to me after and
say every child alive
should get to go though
something like this.”
Bob Cope, owner,
Penryn Oaks Stables
Snowmen dot the landscape
at Santa’s Secret Adventure
in Penryn.
they’ll be able to remember the “The kids talked about it for- Bob and Lisa Cope created
experience and anticipate next ever,” she said. Santa’s Secret Adventure in
year’s. Penryn Oaks Stables owners 2008. They were inspired by
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“The driver starts off
in song and before
you know it we’re all
singing Christmas
songs,. And you
know, everybody’s
happy. It makes you
feel good.”
Julie Welch, Granite Bay
their teenage son and his
friends watching the movie
“Elf” in the backseat on a trip
to Lake Tahoe. The Copes were
driven to create a special expe-
rience for the community in
the wake of the economic
downturn that took hold that
year.
This year’s adventure prom-
ises even more holiday magic
— with a petting zoo, new
additions to Santa’s workshop,
and snow.
The stables host 2,500 to
3,000 guests each Christmas.
Far from a theme park attrac-
tion, Bob Cope says the experi-
ence is a throwback to the days
before Christmas was com-
mercialized.
“I have parents, especially
grandparents, come up to me
after and say every child alive
should get to go though some-
thing like this,” he said.
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IN BRIEF
Pancakes and eggs
with Santa
Rotary of Granite Bay
will host a Breakfast with
Santa from 8:30 to 11
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at
Olive Ranch School's
Multipurpose Room,
5280 Stirling St. in Gran-
ite Bay.
There will be pancakes,
eggs, sausage, coffee, hot
chocolate and juice. Kids
can enjoy face painting
and photos with Santa
himself.
Cost is $7 per adult, $5
per child (ages 4-12) and
free for kids under 4. Pro-
ceeds benefit the Eureka
Schools Foundation.
Donate toys for
families in need
Ose Properties, Inc. is
offering three of their
self-storage sites as drop-
off sites for the U.S.
Marine Corps Reserves
Toys for Tots program.
Donors of new, un-
wrapped toys have the
chance to win $100 in
credit toward a new or
existing tenant’s storage
rental in a drawing.
Toys donated should
be new and in their origi-
nal packaging. Stuffed
toys and Christmas-
wrapped toys cannot be
accepted. Donations are
being accepted during
business hours until
noon on Dec. 16.
Sites include Blue Oaks
Self Storage, 1450 Blue
Oaks Blvd. in Roseville,
Gold Country Self Stor-
age, 590 Levy Road in
Folsom and Gold River
Self Storage, 11280 Colo-
ma Road in Gold River.
Help seniors
prepare their taxes
Volunteers are needed
for Placer County’s
largest free tax assistance
and preparation pro-
gram.
Free tax training lead-
ing to IRS certification
begins in December.
Some computer skills are
a must.
Volunteers of all ages
and backgrounds are
welcome. You do not
need to be an AARP
member or retiree to vol-
unteer.
To join the local AARP
Tax-Aide team for 2011
call Lynn Poole, (916)
435-2078 or Michael
Otten, (530) 888-7837.
New Toastmasters
group to meet
A new Toastmasters
group now meets at the
Kaiser Permanente Rose-
ville Medical Center
campus.
The public speaking
workshops develop com-
munication, marketing
and leadership skills.
Toastmasters invites
new members to its
meetings, 7:15-8:15 a.m.
each Tuesday at 1600
Eureka Road, Medical
Office Building 1, Confer-
ence Room 4.
For more information
contact Victor Jenkins at
victor.jenkins@district39.
org or (916) 688-7289.
Helping people
through divorce
Separation and divorce
are among life’s most dif-
ficult and painful experi-
ences.
DivorceCare offers a
DVD presentation and
discussion time led by
trained facilitators each
Monday evening, 6:30-
8:30 p.m., through Dec.
13.
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program for children
ages 5-12, is held at the
same time. Cost per per-
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call First Presbyterian
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GRANITE BAY VIEW • DECEMBER 27
 It’s never too early to start preparing those taxes
BY SENA CHRISTIAN standing, said she wants peo-
GRANITE BAY VIEW Contributions must go to ple to change the way they
s if you don’t already have think about charitable giving,

A enough on your plate this

holiday season,
month of December is also an
the
ideal time to complete end-of-
year tax planning. So add that
item to the top of your busy “to
do” list.
Then make a second list with
these three tax-planning tips to
ensure that when April 15 rolls
around next year, you won’t
even break a sweat.
Document charitable
deductions
Think a canceled check is
good enough to prove you con-
tributed to a charitable organ-
ization? Think again.
Regardless of the amount, to
deduct a contribution of cash,
check or other monetary gift,
you must maintain a bank
record, payroll deduction
records or a written communi-
qualified organizations to
be deductible. Search
charities at www.irs.gov.
can’t deduct donations made
to specific individuals, political
organizations and candidates.
Contributions must go to qual-
ified organizations to be
deductible. Search charities at
www.irs.gov.
Roseville has 251 qualified
GRANITE BAY VIEW FILE PHOTO charities, including Sierra Fam-
Certified-public accountant Greg Herrick runs a tax-prepara- ily Services, Inc., Roseville
tion service in Granite Bay. He recommends people get their Urban Forest Foundation,
tax paperwork in order this holiday season. Roseville Arts and the Gather-
ing Inn. There are nearly 60
cation from the organization requirement. qualified charities based in
with the charity’s name, date of The Internal Revenue Service Granite Bay, including Eureka
contribution and amount. For doesn’t let people deduct the Schools Foundation and A
donations by text message, a value of their time or services, Touch of Understanding.
detailed telephone bill will or the cost of raffles, bingo or Leslie DeDora, executive
meet the record-keeping other games of chance. You director of A Touch of Under-
from “making donations” to
“investing in the community.”
Volunteers with her organi-
zation regularly hold work-
shops at local schools to edu-
cate kids about the challenges
associated with disabilities and
to promote tolerance.
“A Touch of Understanding
relies on individuals to invest
in the character of our children
and young people,” DeDora
said. “Our disability-awareness
workshops build empathy and
respect among students and
empower them to reach out
and befriend others who seem
‘different.’ This is an invest-
ment that will yield positive
returns for many years to
come.”
You’ve still got almost a
month to contribute to your
charity of choice, so start giv-
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Get your paperwork
together
Despite how busy you might
be this holiday season, certi-
fied-public account Greg Her-
rick knows the perfect time to
start on tax paperwork — dur-
ing boring football games.
“If at halftime, the game is 45
to 0, put the chips down and
get your tax paperwork in
order,” he said. “It’s easier to do
it now, along the way, instead
of trying to reconstruct it later.”
Herrick, who runs a tax-
preparation service in Granite
Bay, said that “things tend to be
forgotten” if a person’s records
aren’t organized. If you devote
time to being prepared, you’re
likely to end up with more
deductions and lower taxes, he
said.
Speaking of preparation,
Herrick also recommends peo-
ple use the end of the year to
set up a living trust to save
money on taxes and set up
long-term property manage-
ment. Joint-living trusts are
also possible for a husband and
wife.
“It’s not very expensive and
doesn’t take a lot of time,” he
said.
A living trust is revocable, so
you can make changes. This
trust works as a way to manage
property before and after your
death, and provides how those
Greg Herrick recommends people use the end of the year to set up a living trust to save mon-
ey on taxes and set up long-term property management.
assets and the income earned
by the trust are distributed
after death.
Go green, save money
As the year wraps up, consid-
er what good you can do for
your pocketbook and the envi-
ronment by taking advantage
of eco-friendly tax credits. The
American Recovery and Rein-
vestment Act provides tax
incentives for people to invest
in energy-efficient products.
Check www.irs.gov for a full list
of incentives.
GRANITE BAY VIEW FILE PHOTO
The federal Residential Ener-
gy Property Credit increases
the tax credit for homeowners
who make energy-efficient
improvements to their existing
homes. The new law increases
the credit rate to 30 percent of
the cost of all qualifying
“If at halftime, the
game is 45 to 0, put the
chips down and get
your tax paperwork in
order. It’s easier to do
it now, along the way,
instead of trying to
reconstruct it later.”
Greg Herrick, CPA
improvements and raises the
maximum credit limit to $1,500
for improvements.
This credit applies to
improvements such as adding
insulation, energy-efficient
exterior windows and energy-
efficient heating and air-condi-
tioning systems.
The federal Residential Ener-
gy Efficient Property Credit
helps people pay for qualified
alternative-energy equipment,
such as solar hot water heaters,
geothermal heat pumps and
wind turbines. What a great
way to go green, and save mon-
ey.
Sena Christian can be reached at
senac@goldcountrymedia.com.

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Touches of Italy everywhere in this Bella Terra home Selling
BY EILEEN WILSON
GRANITE BAY VIEW
ranite Bay is filled
G with beautiful
neighborhoods, but
possibly none quite so
exclusive as Bella Terra.
Located in the heart of
Granite Bay, this 16-prop-
erty, gated community
would fit perfectly on a
Tuscan hillside, or
perched somewhere
overlooking the Mediter-
ranean.
The home’s entry, a
mosaic of natural stone,
brick and unique foun-
tain, is reminiscent of a
Cortona courtyard.
“They spared no
expense, from the lime-
stone walkways to the
vineyard,” said Valisa
Schmidley of Keller
Williams Luxury Proper-
ties.
But spare-no-expense
style is exactly what one
would expect from
builder, John Caulfield, Jr.
of Landmark Endeavors.
An award-winning
Granite Bay builder,
Caulfield, Jr. is known for
his high-end custom
homes, and his homes
have been featured on
various home tours.
His design aesthetic
and attention to detail
are evident throughout
the home.
“The home has been
the site of some charity
functions recently,”
Schmidley said. “I think
half of Granite Bay has
been in it.”
Single story, with the
exception of a dramatic
library, the room includes
a stamped-tin ceiling and
wrought-iron staircase to
access book shelves on
the second level.
One of the most inter-
esting qualities of the
home are the ceiling
treatments.
“There’s a specialty
ceiling treatment in
almost every room,” said
Schmidley, who esti-
mates the replacement
Although it is a single-story home, the dramatic
library room includes a stamped-tin ceiling and
wrought-iron staircase to access book shelves on
the second level.
cost of the home at
$4,000,000. “The quality
finishes throughout this
house — the home is tru-
ly something special.”
Hand-scraped wood
floors, and smooth,
imperfectly textured
walls add to the Italian
feel. The kitchen, which
Schmidley describes as
“distinctively Tuscan,” is
filled with amenities
demanded by any gour-
met.
“These are commer-
cial-grade Viking appli-
ances, but there’s not an
institutional feel,” Schmi-
dley said.
The adjoining family
room shows its Tuscan
roots. Dramatic, vaulted
plank-and-beam ceiling
with massive fans and
stone hearth and fire-
place offer the perfect
backdrop for entertain-
ing, or family movie
nights.
COURTESY
Between family room
and kitchen, a step-down
bar area is ideal for host-
ing lavish affairs, or for
serving kids pizza and
popcorn.
The kids’ bedroom area
features a double work-
space for computers and
homework, and each
bedroom contains pri-
vate bath and walk-in
closet.
The laundry room
includes a Jacuzzi sink for
agitating fine washables,
antiqued cabinetry,
blond granite counter-
tops, and streaming sun-
light. But when it comes
to wow factor, the master
retreat may be the room
for discriminating buy-
ers.
A beautiful pre-cast
fireplace, large seating
area, and private
entrance to the outdoors
are details that are evi-
dent upon stepping into
“The builder is incredibly proud of (the
library). The textures, the richness of it, the
spiral staircase — it’s unbelievable.”
Realtor Valisa Schmidley on homebuilder John Caulfield, Jr.’s
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“There are his and hers
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And the master has a
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This year, we should all consider a different type of Christmas gift
s we approach Christmas
A and we get ready to wel-
come family and loved
ones to celebrate. Many of us
seem to struggle over, what do
we get someone for a Christ-
mas gift? Especially, the ones
who seem to have everything.
I know my wife and I often
struggle over this question
when it comes to some of our
family and friends.
However, this year with the
economy being slower (to say
the least) from past years, we
have decided to tighten down
with all of our gifting. It is just
this simple, the grandkids,
nieces and nephews will make
out like bandits, but the older
children are going to need to be
simply happy with our pres-
ence and the love that only a
family can bring!
In the spirit of the gifting sea-
son it is important to remem-
ber those who have given their
most precious gift to each and
every one of us.
34 DECEMBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Mark Soto
The Home &
Loan Coach
It was less than six weeks ago
we buried a 20-year-old U.S.
Marine who was stationed in
Afghanistan on his first deploy-
ment.
Pfc. Victor Dew was a Granite
Bay High School graduate and
his young life was tragically
and quickly taken with four
others from a hidden roadside
bomb. Victor gave us all the
ultimate gift.
Reflecting on Victor and
remembering my military
boys, I am reminded of a poem
titled “A Different Christmas
Poem.”
The character in the poem
tucks his family and wife into
bed and while he is lying safely
in bed he falls asleep. While
sleeping he drifts into a dream
to be awoken by a military man
guarding his home. The snow is
falling and he opens the door
to ask the soldier or Marine to
come in and get out of the cold.
“What are you doing?” I asked
without fear,
“Come in this moment, it’s
freezing out here!
“Put down your pack; brush
the snow from your sleeve,
“You should be at home on a
cold Christmas Eve!”
The soldier replies, “I’m out
here by choice. I’m here every
night.
“It’s my duty to stand at the
front of the line,
“That separates you from the
darkest of times.
“No one had to ask or beg or
implore me.
“I’m proud to stand here like
my fathers before me.
“My gramps died at ‘Pearl’ on
a day in December,”
Then he sighed, “That’s a
Christmas ‘Gram always
remembers.”
“My dad stood his watch in
the jungles of ‘Nam’,
“And now it is my turn and so,
here I am.
“I’ve not seen my own son in
more than a while,
“But my wife sends me pic-
tures; he’s sure got her smile.”
Then he bent and he careful-
ly pulled from his bag,
The red, white, and blue …
An American flag.
I can live through the cold
and the being alone,
Away from my family, my
house and my home.
I can stand by my post
through the rain and the sleet;
I can sleep in a foxhole with
little to eat.
I can carry the weight of
killing another,
Or lay down my life with my
sister and brother…
Who stand at the front
against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this
flag will not fall.
“So go back inside,” he said,
“harbor no fright,
“Your family is waiting and I
will be alright.”
“But isn’t there something I
can do, at the least?
“Give you money,” I asked, “or
prepare you a feast?
“It seems all too little for all
the you’ve done,
“For being away from your
wife and your son.”
Then his eye welled a tear
that held no regret,
“Just tell us you love us, and
never forget.
“To fight for our rights back at
home while we’re gone,
“To stand your own watch, no
matter how long.”
God bless you this holiday
season. If any of you would like
a complete copy of this poem
please send me an e-mail.
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Believe it or not, there’s more reasons to be thankful for teens
Editor’s note: This is the backpack. If you respect thy (feelings) or listening Recognition but making adult prob-
second part of Hitchings’ his privacy, he will be non-judgmentally is nur- Verbally acknowledg- lems become his prob-
column on teenagers. See Sheri more willing to share. turing. ing successes, affirming, lem simply isn’t fair. In
the first part in our Hitchings For better conversa- With empathy, your recognizing growth and fact, learning some con-
November issue. You and tions, limit your ques- best approach is taking complimenting for deeds flict resolution tech-
teenager gives us Your Kids tions and know you the teenager seriously, is more effective than niques helps everyone.

A food for thought

every day, if we are
lucky. We respect our
resourceful son’s favorite
expression, “I’ll figure it
out” as being right on. In
hindsight, learning to not
doubt a teenager’s abili-
ties is vital.
Teenagers hear more
than you think and learn
much more than you
realize. However, on the
other side of the coin,
leading authority Mr.
Steve Saso says expect a
teenager to want their
own terms. Basically,
when he needs to “figure
it out,” provide a place
where he can think,
called his own room.
Space of their own
With his own space, he
can develop his interests
– have think time and a
sense of control. Know
this space is also a haven
for friends.
Without question, it’s
better to have your child
at home than wandering
around anyway. So, how-
ever you can do it, find an
area in your home for
your teenager.
Privacy
Privacy also includes
not having his mail read,
listening in on phone
calls or going through his
might have to bite your
tongue once in a while,
which comes with the
territory of parenthood.
Too much said can
have negative conse-
quences.
Understand needing
“time alone” is mostly
about “finding himself”
not about shutting you
out of his life.
Listening
Possibly one of the
most important things to
do is be a good listener.
It’s been called the “dying
art.” Call yourself fortu-
nate if you have a teenag-
er who will listen.
Listening with empa-
acknowledging what he
feels in times that hurt.
A simple, “I can see you
are hurt” is a door open-
er. Let your teenager
know you are in touch
with his world and you
understand his hurt and
what he feels is serious.
Listening non-judg-
mentally, you are listen-
ing without criticism. We
have all overheard out-
landish things from a
teenager to his parent.
These outbursts are tests
to find out how the par-
ent will react.
An over-riding fear is of
being judged. Fortunate-
ly, when he is not feeling
judged, he will talk more.
criticizing.
A teenager resents
being “treated like a
Building bridges
Parenting is like driving
baby” so at times, if he a mountain highway. You
feels this way, he may observe, listen, try to not
pull away. Teasing, what- make mistakes, learn
ever the reason, is not new pathways, adjust as
appreciated – it is a sign needed, check your map
he is not being respected. and complete your excit-
ing journey safely.
Put some light on it Parenting is also build-
Share things about ing bridges. Signposts on
yourself. Even though the the bridge spell out: pro-
lesson is important, be vide a structured envi-
careful using, “When I ronment where your
was your age …” and child is safe and secure,
“You have it so easy today model what you expect
…” and joyfully cross the riv-
His world is different er of love and caring.
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What we eat can be at the root of our unhappiness
he main reason that Just as importantly, a Healthy lunch the first step in reducing

T we’re not happy with

our weight is be-
cause of what we eat.
It’s hardly our fault.
Have you ever stopped
to notice how many
times we’re bombarded
by food marketing each
day? Ads come at you
from magazine pages, TV
commercials, on web-
sites and billboards, each
boasting of cheap, con-
venient and tasty ways to
cure your hunger.
The question “What’s
for dinner?” has never
been more complex than
now.
Extensive menu op-
tions and large entrees
have distorted your con-
cept of a proper meal,
and before you know it
you’ve fallen into the trap
of the chain restaurant,
the drive-thru, and the
take-out line.
Deb
Skelton
Fitness
Column
But wait — truly
healthy eating is simple.
First you need to block
out the blizzard of food
marketing around you.
It’s safe to say that, with
few exceptions, any food
that you see marketed
should be avoided.
When was the last time
you saw an ad for grilled
white fish, steamed broc-
coli and a side of brown
rice?
So what does truly
healthy eating look like?
A healthy meal con-
tains lean protein, fresh
vegetables and a modest
serving of whole grains.
healthy meal does NOT
contain:
• Refined sugar/corn
syrup
• Fried/fatty food
• Full fat dairy food
• Processed food with
chemical additives
Healthy breakfast
Breakfast is the most
important meal of the
day. What you decide to
eat when you first wake
up will set the tone for
the rest of your meals
that day. Try these
healthy options:
• Scrambled egg
whites, sliced tomato and
whole grain toast
• Whole grain oatmeal,
sliced fruit and a protein
shake
• Homemade breakfast
sandwich: Multi-grain
English muffin with lean
turkey slices and egg
Plan your lunch ahead
of time to avoid turning
to a fast food joint or
your dinnertime calories.
Some healthy options:
• Grilled white fish,
vending machine. Pack it sautéed spinach and
the night before and car- whole wheat couscous
ry it with you. Try these
healthy options:
• Dark baby greens
• Baked chicken breast,
steamed broccoli and
brown rice
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Delightfully historic Saratoga not far away and worth the trip
aratoga is located on the
S west side of the Santa Clara
Valley, directly west of San
Jose. When I think of Saratoga,
it is a joy to reminisce.
Having lived there for 26
years, it does seem like a life-
time ago – Granite Bay has
been our home for the past 10
years.
We were deeply involved in
the community, our children
graduated from Saratoga High
School and I was principal of
Argonaut School, which be-
came a National Blue Ribbon
School.
This past spring, I returned
for a 50-year reunion of the
opening of the newly designed
Argonaut School. We have fond
memories of our time there
and want to encourage you to
spend some quality time there.
History
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groups held their meetings in
the “cathedral of oaks.” In 1864,
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the residents renamed Camp-
bell’s Gap, calling it Saratoga. In
1914, the village, Saratoga, was
a rural community with 2,000
residents.
The Congress Springs Resort
opened in 1866. Saratoga was
relatively small until after 1945,
when it had a threat of annexa-
tion by nearby San Jose. Resi-
dents organized and incorpo-
rated. Talk about how impor-
tant it is to vote. Just think, the
vote for incorporation barely
passed – 160 votes made the
difference.
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The Montalvo Arts Center is the former home of Senator
James Duval Phelan, three-term mayor of San Francisco and
California’s first elected U.S. Senator.
with its Historical Museum and arotary.org/artshow. Wonderful
the McWilliams house. works of art for sale, food and
Experiences I recommend: terrific entertainment.
Saratoga Rotary Art Show Montalvo Arts Center
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James Duval Phelan, three-
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and California’s first elected
U.S. Senator. This Mediter-
ranean-style villa has art,
music, literature, gardens and
fabulous architecture. Lunches
are served in the summer or
bring a sack lunch and enjoy
the view. Also, Historic Villa
Tours and Villa Walks are avail-
able. For all reservations:
www.montalvoarts.org.
Gardens
Hakone Gardens has 18 acres
of beauty overlooking Silicon
Valley. www.hakone.com.
History buffs
Historic tours of Saratoga
and Saratoga Historical Muse-
um. www.saratogahistory.
com/index.htm.
The Mountain Winery
Fabulous summer concert
series attracts worldwide visi-
tors for dining, concerts and an
unbelievable view of the Bay
Area. www.mountainwinery.
com.
Restaurants
The Plumed Horse
www.plumedhorse.com. Ele-
gant, fabulous food.
Bella Saratoga
www.bellasaratoga.com. Won-
derful Italian food and dining
inside or out.
Jake’s Pizza
12175 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road.
A longtime family favorite after
many sports games.
La Fondue
www.lafondue.com. A fun way to
spend an evening with Swiss-style
fondue.
Parks
Wildwood Park
This Saratoga park is pleasant.
It’s just off Big Basin Way (you’ll
cross a bridge).
Big Basin State Park
California’s oldest state park,
since 1902, is another adventure. It
can be reached by driving through
downtown Saratoga. The road is
curvy, but the park is wonderful for
camping, hiking (80 miles of trails)
and backpacking. Food is available
at the general store. Enjoy the
nature museum and gift shop.
Watch the birds and colorful but-
terflies. For evening campfire
information: 1-831-338-8860.
Shopping
There are lots of unique shops to
enjoy in Saratoga, as you stroll up
and down Big Basin Way.
Wineries
Savannah Channelle Vineyards
www.savannahchanelle.com
Cooper-Garrod Vineyards
www.cgv.com
Cinnabar Winery & Tasting Room
www.cinnabarwine.com
Places to Stay
Saratoga Springs
Camping and pool in the sum-
mer; all kinds of activities, cook-
outs, barbeques and picnics.
The Inn at Saratoga
First-class accommodations and
pampering. Google hotels for more
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Ring the bells concert
The Diva Dolce will perform Christmas classics along with jazz and spirituals in Granite Bay. For details, see Dec. 4 listing.
THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 2
Granite Bay Nativity Exhibit
from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday
through Saturday, Dec. 2-4 at
6460 Cavitt-Stallman Road in
Granite Bay. 400 nativity scenes
from over 40 countries will be on
display. Local school choirs each
evening and Granite Bay Chime
Choir at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3.
Free. (916) 791-3213.
Placer SPCA Holiday Open
House from 5:30-8 p.m. at the
Placer SPCA, 150 Corporation
Yard Road in Roseville. Refresh-
ments, music, gift items in the
holiday store, silent auction, raffle
and more. Donations, gifts for the
animals welcome.
Woodcreek High School dance
show at 7 p.m. Thursday-Satur-
day, Dec. 2-4 with 2 p.m. show on
Saturday, Dec. 4 at Woodcreek
High School, 2551 Woodcreek
Oaks Blvd. in Roseville. Tickets $8.
lviduya@rjuhsd.us.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3
FluteSong concert from 7-9 p.m.
at Borders, 2030 Douglas Blvd.,
Suite 9 in Roseville. Free. (916)
396-8423.
42 DECEMBER • GRANITE BAY VIEW
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 4
Fashion Spree & Green Tea art
sale preview night from 5-8 p.m.
Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday at
Renesas Electronics America,
7501 Foothills Blvd. in Roseville.
Preview night $10 online, $20 at
door, Sunday $40 members, $50
non-members. Tickets available at
www.rosevillearts.org.
Ring the Bells Concert at 7:30
p.m. at the Lutheran Church of
Resurrection Event Center, 6365
Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay. The
Diva Dolce group will perform
holiday music. Donation of $10.
(916) 223-3219.
Christmas Breakfast in the
Country from 7:30-11:30 a.m. at
the Loomis Congregational Unit-
ed Church of Christ, 6440 King
Road in Loomis. Breakfast, bake
sale, raffle and silent auction. $7
adults, $4 children, 5 and under
eat free. (916) 652-6011.
Capitol Pops Holiday Concert
from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Rausch
Park Auditorium, 7801 Auburn
Blvd. in Citrus Heights. Free,
canned food donations welcome.
www.capitolpopsband.org.
6th annual Paksuhan ”Celebrate
Christmas Filipino Style” from
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Placer
County Fairgrounds, 800 All
American Blvd. in Roseville. Fil-
ipino entertainment, dessert con-
test, vendors, and more. Free.
Donations to Children’s Shoe
Drive welcome. (916) 919-3378.
SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 5
Breakfast with Santa from 9
a.m. to noon at Roseville Elks
Lodge, 3000 Brady Lane, in
Roseville. Donate unwrapped toy
to enter drawing for a gift certifi-
cate. $5.
River City Chorale Christmas
Concert at 4 p.m. at the Pleasant
Grove Community Church, 1730
Pleasant Grove Blvd. in Roseville.
Tickets $12 advance, $15 at the
door for adults. $5 for children.
(916) 331-5810.
TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 7
“Holiday Revue 2010” at 5:30
and 7:30 p.m. at the Mesa Verde
Performing Arts Center, 7600
Lauppe Lane in Citrus Heights.
Bring unwrapped toy for Toys for
Tots. $10 donation. (916) 771-
0775.
Service of Remembrance at 7
p.m. at the FPC Roseville Chapel,
515 Sunrise Ave. in Roseville. Fol-
lowed by dessert and conversa-
tion in the dining room. (916)
782-3186.
THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 9
Roseville High School Dance
Show at 7 p.m. Thursday-Satur-
day, Dec. 9-11, with a 2 p.m.
show on Saturday, Dec. 11 at
Roseville High School, 1 Tiger Way
in Roseville. Tickets $8. (916) 782-
3753 ext. 3800,
psteiner@rjuhsd.us.
FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 10
Rhythms of Christmas … a Sea-
son of Oz is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3
p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and
2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10-12 at
Whitney High School, 701 Wildcat
Blvd. in Rocklin. Tickets $18
adults, $15 students and kids.
www.Stages-PerformingArts.org.
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 11
Linda Schulman book signing
from 1-4 p.m. at Borders, 2030
COURTESY
Douglas Blvd. Suite 9, in
Roseville. Signing copies of “Tales
of Woofie.” (916) 784-1088.
Night Out at the Museum from
6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Maidu
Museum & Historic Site, 1970
Johnson Ranch Drive in Roseville.
Discussion on the affect of the
Maidu on the land. Refreshments.
Free. (916) 774-5934.
FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 17
“The Nutcracker” presented by
Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet
shows at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday at Jill Solberg
Performing Arts Theater, 1655
Iron Point Road in Folsom. Tickets
$18-$24. www.phcb.org.
TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 21
Free Maidu Museum visits from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday- Thurs-
day at the Maidu Museum and
Historic Site, 1970 Johnson Ranch
Drive in Roseville. Museum
exhibits, tours, gift shop and
more. Free. (916) 774-5934.
Submit event information to the editor
at ptcalendar@goldcountrymedia.com.
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RECENT GRANITE BAY HOME SALES
Address Bed Bath SqFt Year Date DOM List Price Sale Price
6883 Brandy Cir 3 2 (2 0) 1,624 1981 11/2/10 25 240,000 230,000
9270 Auburn Folsom Rd 3 2 (2 0) 1,859 1980 11/12/10 165 360,000 335,000
3051 Hardwick Way 4 3 (2 1) 2,216 1994 10/15/10 224 355,000 355,000
1371 Aberdeen Cir 4 3 (3 0) 2,222 1992 11/12/10 14 399,000 385,000
1451 ABERDEEN Cir 4 3 (2 1) 2,424 1994 10/15/10 16 430,000 404,000
6835 Park Pl 4 3 (3 0) 2,716 1984 10/22/10 224 406,900 410,000
8510 Kingsgate Dr 5 5 (3 2) 4,078 1990 10/18/10 72 496,900 482,500
5150 Grosvenor Cir 4 3 (3 0) 3,099 1989 10/27/10 106 549,000 530,000
6171 Lockridge Dr 4 3 (3 0) 3,303 2001 11/2/10 85 599,000 578,000
8920 Bridle Path Ln 5 3 (3 0) 4,077 1979 10/19/10 190 500,000 610,000
8085 Chestnut Ct 5 4 (4 0) 4,068 2002 10/18/10 178 710,000 670,000
8165 W Hidden Lakes Dr 4 4 (3 1) 3,400 1984 10/21/10 50 695,000 679,000
9784 Weddington Cir 4 4 (3 1) 3,889 1995 11/10/10 5 799,999 775,000
8985 Camino Del Avion 5 4 (4 0) 4,823 1995 10/15/10 85 799,000 785,000
5536 Riviera 3-4 3 (2 1) 3,204 1997 10/15/10 184 849,950 786,500
6029 Via De La Rosa 4-5 5 (4 1) 6,143 2004 10/29/10 36 1,850,000 1,725,000
Information deemed to be reliable but not verified. Home sales are based in information from MetroList Services, Inc. for the period October 16, 2010 through November 16, 2010

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great office or game 2 Bedroom, 1.5 baths
• Designer upgrades! room • Laminate Wood Floors • Boat Storage
• Plantation shutters & custom paint • Home features a family • Updated Kitchen & • Fruit tree in yard
• Master has sitting area & walk-in room Bathrooms • High vaulted ceiling
closets • Living room & dining room • Dual Pane Windows • 3.5 closing assistance for
• Separate soaking tub shower * Needs TLC, but in good
• RV access, newer shed • Perfect for entertaining owner occupied buyer if
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• 3 car gar w/epoxy floor & cabinetry 2617 Briarton Dr. 5844 Sequoia Ct.
108 Cruickshank Dr Lincoln Rocklin 105 Steeplechase Dr.
Folsom $121,900 Folsom
$236,500
$515,000 $259,900
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