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y Wii Fit age is 43. That’s more than 10 years over my current age. Sad, I know. For those of you not familiar with the popular Wii game, Wii Fit Plus gives users the opportunity to step on the Wii balance board — which acts as a scale — to calculate your age based on a balance test. The goal is to improve your Wii Fit age by completing training such as yoga, balance games, aerobics and strength. The training helps with my fitness and overall health, but I need to do more. After reading this month’s Granite Bay View, I found there are endless possibilities. Dr. Ron Geiger of Geiger Chiropractic told a story of a 92-year-old

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man who asked for an adjustment. The doctor thought he was 70 because of his good physical shape. The patient later informed Dr. Geiger that he had undergone regular chiropractic adjustments. So maybe if I start now I’ll stay looking young for a long time. Read more about the benefits of chiropractic care on page 4. Check out page 29 for an interesting story on Image Health. The Roseville business offers an electronic muscle

stimulator, where electrodes are hooked up to targeted areas of the body. With treatments two or three times a week, patient Kelly Durham’s flabby area under her arms has firmed. Rudie Bevins of Image Health says that treatments get muscles in good shape and brings them back to life. Where do I sign up? Maybe if I combined chiropractic care and electronic muscle stimulation with regular exercise and a healthy diet, I could get my Wii Fit age to where it’s supposed to be. Time to make it happen!
Mayra Rabé is the interim editor of the Granite Bay View. Reach her at mayrar@goldcountry media.com.

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atients of Drs. Ron Geiger and Lynn Johnson of Geiger Chiropractic receive cutting-edge treatment in a relaxed atmosphere. After 24 years in the Sierra Oaks shopping center, the chiropractors moved their business across Douglas Boulevard to a new office on Cavitt Stallman Road last May. The all-inone reception and open adjustment room allows patients to drop in for a quick spinal adjustment and continue with their day. Private treatments are available, too. “We want to try to make the office stress-free and convenient for patients,” said Geiger, whose past clients include boxers Evander Holyfield and Tony “the Tiger” Lopez, golf champion Chi Chi Rodriguez, the San Francisco 49ers and Sacramento Kings. In addition to extra training in sports injuries, Geiger has a proven record of offering the most current chiropractic treatments. He was one of the first doctors to use cold laser therapy when the treatment was approved for chiropractic by the FDA 10 years ago. Johnson said the practice now offers nonsurgical decompression, a solution for some patients with bad disc problems for avoiding back surgery. Another treatment, BEMER, a bio electric magnetic energy regulator, increases microcirculation, a benefit for people with diabetes

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STANDING Keep your chin up and stand up straight. Wear comfortable shoes. SITTING AT A DESK Get up and stretch every 20 minutes. Ensure that your chair fits correctly, with your back touching the chair and feet on the floor with knees at a 90 degree angle. Do not cross your legs. Work at an eye-level computer screen LIFTING Stretch first. Twisting or pulling even a light object in the wrong direction can have damaging effects on the muscles and spine. Bend at the knees and avoid lifting anything that seems too heavy. OVERALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Stretch out and warm up before working or playing for a while. Activities like gardening or pushing a child on a bike can result in pulled muscles. TALKING ON THE PHONE Use a speaker or headset when talking for a long time. Cradling the phone between your neck and shoulder can damage muscles or vertebrae in that area. RESTING OR SLEEPING Neck and back strains while sleeping are common. Get into a supportive position before napping or watching TV in bed. Source: Summarized from www.geigerchiropractic.com.

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Dr. Lynn Johnson of Geiger Chiropractic and Granite Bay Hyperbaric Center adjusts a patient at the new Granite Bay office.

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Dr. Lynn Johnson of Geiger Chiropractic and Granite Bay Hyperbaric Center discusses care with long-time patient Joan Perry of Roseville.
and for recovery after sports injuries. Geiger’s new office also boasts a digital X-ray system, which Johnson said is uncommon in the chiropractic business. Patients view their X-rays on a big screen TV in a separate consultation room. Chocolates and coffee keep clients perked. “Patients don’t care that we have a $70,000 X-ray machine, but they do like that they can have their coffee out of Royal Doulton china,” Geiger said. Raised in Fair Oaks and a student at California State Univer-

“You get your car aligned, right? Guess what? You’re a mechanical being as well. You’re subject to friction and gravity and bumps and bangs and falls.”
Dr. Lynn Johnson of Geiger Chiropractic

sity, Sacramento, prior to attending Palmer College of Chiropractic, Geiger decided to become a chiropractor after experiencing transformative results from a neck adjustment following a martial arts injury. Johnson also learned first-hand the importance of spinal alignment when her carpal tunnel

syndrome was linked to an earlier horseback riding accident that affected neck vertebrae. “You get your car aligned, right?” Johnson asked. “Guess what? You’re a mechanical being as well. You’re subject to friction and gravity and bumps and bangs and falls.” Johnson conducts the

Dr. Ronald Johnson of Geiger Chiropractic and Granite Bay Hyperbaric Center adjusts a patient at the new Granite Bay office.
patient examinations for the practice and Geiger performs many of the adjustments. Geiger started his practice in Granite Bay with the idea of being close to the 49ers training camp, then at Sierra College. Johnson worked with Geiger in a chiropractic office
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continued from page 5 in the Bay Area serving the 49ers and she joined him in Granite Bay after he opened his practice in 1988. The two married five years later, she said. As patients trickled in to Geiger Chiropractic’s new digs on a recent weekday morning, Geiger joked with Joan Perry, who he met while conducting door-to-door market research before opening his business. Perry, 74, said she experienced severe headaches, neck, shoulder and low back pain before adjustments from Geiger. “The benefit for me is (chiropractic adjustment) keeps me out of pain so I can manage to do at least light housework,” she said. She now sleeps better in addition to being pain free. “What most people want is to get out of pain,” Johnson said. “They want to get out of pain

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Dr. Lynn Johnson, left, and Dr. Ronald Geiger of Geiger Chiropractic and Granite Bay Hyperbaric Center discuss the benefits of treatments in a hyperbaric chamber.
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fast and they want to get out of pain cheaply, because in this economic environment they have to keep working.” In addition to pain, Geiger described how spinal misalignment can prevent body systems from working properly. “As chiropractors we always say that the body was meant to function absolutely perfectly if not interfered with, but it so happens that when vertebrae are improperly aligned it

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Dr. Lynn Johnson of Geiger Chiropractic and Granite Bay Hyperbaric Center treats a patient with laser treatments, one of many offered at their new Granite Bay office.
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interferes with the communication between the brain and all of the structures that the nervous system supplies.” Those seeking relief from debilitating conditions such as stroke and even autism may benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy at Geiger Chiropractic, which has one of the few hyperbaric chambers in Northern California apart from at hospitals like UC Davis. Hyperbaric chambers are used in hospitals to combat the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. “You go under pressure as if you’re deep sea diving and we pump in nearly 100 percent oxygen,” Geiger said. Geiger offers this variety of treatment options with the hope that patients live fuller lives. “Our goal is to give people a better quality of life,” he said. “If they don’t have quality then they don’t want quantity.” He added that the amount of arthritis in a person’s spine determines how he will live the last 20 years of his life. With a

“Our goal is to give people a better quality of life,” he said. “If they don’t have quality then they don’t want quantity.”
Dr. Ron Geiger of Geiger Chiropractic

healthy spine, activities like golf, tennis and traveling are within reach. Geiger told the story of a 92year-old man who drove from Arizona to California and asked him for a chiropractic adjustment. Not knowing his age, Geiger guessed that the man was 70. Geiger said the man told him a family member was a chiropractor and the man had undergone regular chiropractic adjustments throughout his life. “If you’re taking care of your body, you’re meant to live a long and happy life,” Geiger said.

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Party leader Olivia Boucher of Roseville, 16, creates a “diva” hairstyle for Jordan Rosenquist of Folsom, 9, during a birthday party at Girlfriendz in Roseville.

one are the days of cake, ice cream and puppet shows. Today’s birthday parties are filled with just about anything from multiple jump houses, waterslides and snow cone machines, to DJs, obstacle courses and reptile shows. But even with all the versatility, eventually every child and parent will want something different. If you’re looking to plan a unique birthday party, there are many businesses in the area that can make it happen. If your child favors glitter, glamour and rock star impersonations, Girlfriendz, located in Roseville, is the perfect place for your pop princess. Now in its seventh year, Girl-

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Birthday girl Mia Borrecco of Folsom, 6, gets all dolled up by party leader Hadyn George of Roseville, 16, of Girlfriendz in Roseville.

they get mini manicures and pedicures while reading the latest teen gossip magazine.” But this isn’t just about the little ones. This boutique offers a wide variety of Miss Me jeans, hats, tops and accessories in women’s sizes, and even ear piercing. Girlfriendz is located at 2030 Douglas Blvd. in Roseville. Book a party today by calling (916) 7801535. If your child is more of an artist and you’d like him or her to learn about the world we live in, do both at reCREATE Eco-Art Center. At reCREATE, your child and up to 17 friends can go on an artistic adventure as they test their skills with a handson, artistic, eco-friendly birthday party. “It’s an art adventure for birthday parties,” said Executive Director Donna Sangwin. “The experience of taking items that people might normally throw away and transforming them into a wonderful piece of art allows kids to see that they can make art out of anything.” All birthday parties include an art project (which the kids get to take home), a fun and lively presentation about reducing, reusing and recycling, a private party room for cake and celebration
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Peyton Prewett of Folsom, 6, gets glammed up like a rock star by party leader Olivia Boucher of Roseville, 16, at a birthday party at Girlfriendz in Roseville.
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continued from page 11 torical 1920s building, the storefront appears to be a relaxed café offering fresh sandwiches, lattes, ice cream and of course, tea. But traverse down the hall and the café opens up into a one-of-a-kind French-deco tea parlor complete with table settings, a vanity closet for dress-up, and a party room for a diva, queen, crazy-hair, teddy bear or princess-themed birthday party. “My wife and I have seven kids,” said owner Scott Alvord. “We wanted to design these parties so that the parents don’t have to lift a finger, because believe me, we know how stressful throwing a party can be.” And parents will enjoy the little extras that come with throwing a party at Dash of Panache. Each party comes with custom-printed invitations, a full meal, cake, ice cream, crafts, dress-up, games, a group photo and thankyou cards. Alvord opens his venue for special events like Holiday High Tea, Black Friday Harvest High Tea, Mother’s Day Tea, Easter High Tea, Mother-Daughter Tea Sittings, Valentine’s Day High Tea, President’s Day Luncheon Tea, Vintage High Tea and fundraisers. “We’ve done a lot of crazy things too like Murder Mystery Parties and even a 60-year-old Royal Princess Party,” Alvord said. “We are the only true tea parlor in Roseville and the only French-deco Tea Parlor in Northern California.” To learn more or book your next party here, call (916) 788-4-FUN (4386) or visit www.adashof panache.com.

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Beach Hut Deli in Granite Bay surfs to dining success
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f there was a way to literally walk into the Beach Boys’ 1988 hit song, “Kokomo,” then the Beach Hut Deli in Granite Bay would offer the doorway to do it. From the thatched roof above its Tiki bar, to its glowing palm trees, to the Volkswagen van and surfboard tabletops, the ambiance of the place is certainly good for a little escapism during the afternoon lunch hour. The Caribbean décor of its shaded outdoor seating makes it a relaxed destination for summer nights, too. While some may argue all

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of the Beach Hut Delis from Folsom to Roseville share the groovy good vibrations, Granite Bay has the only location within two landlocked counties that’s a seven-minute drive from an actual beach at Folsom Lake. Therefore, its environment has a slight edge on authenticity. Besides, the Granite Bay location was actually the very first installment of the ever-expanding franchise in 1981. The Beach Hut Deli now includes 29 locations from Chico to Las Vegas. I recently swung through the founding establishment. Its staff was full of recommendations when it came to choosing

The Woody is a perfect combination of sweet flavors tempered by sharp accents and a faint but distinctive bite. It’s a wholly original taste experience.
from the sizable sandwiches on its menu. I ultimately started my lunch with The Woody, a melted monster of hot roast beef, cheddar cheese, bacon, barbecue sauce, red onions, a heaping serving of sour cream

The ambiance of the Beach Hut Deli in Granite Bay is kind of beach-shacky with surfboard tables and a dimly lit atmosphere.
and, as a topper, Tabasco sauce. The Woody is a perfect combination of sweet flavors tempered by sharp accents and a faint but distinctive bite. It’s a wholly original taste experience.
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Evelana Jonsson, foreground, prepares a sandwich for a customer, while Taylor Brown takes an order at the Beach Hut Deli in Granite Bay.

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continued from page 13 Another sandwich I decided to try was the Drakester, a hot turkey combo with plump roasted chili peppers, a heavy heap of mayo and a thin touch of pepper jack cheese, all served on toasted sourdough. While the menu describes the Drakester as being somewhat opposite of what I was given — heavy on the pepper jack and light on the mayo — the order was nevertheless enjoyable. One thing that stood out was that the Drakester is a hand-held fortress of succulently moist layers of turkey. The Ortega peppers add to it by blending spiced, phantom juices into its warm flavors, and the half-bitter smack of the sourdough serves as good topping compli-

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Friends Joe Marenco, left, and Tim Monostro hang out in the outdoor seating area and check out some sports on the flat screen television at the Beach Hut Deli in Granite Bay.
ment to this item. The Drakester is a good option for lunch-goers wanting a heavier taste than an offering with as much sweatmeat confection as The Woody. One customer favorite I noticed at the Granite Bay restaurant is Marley Nachos, a pile of chips under bacon, cream cheese, avocado and pepperoncini peppers. The Surfin’ Bird sandwich — turkey, avocado, bacon and cream cheese — has also earned high marks from loyal customers, as has the Santa Barbara sandwich, which mixes avocado, cream cheese, bacon and alfalfa sprouts. Granite Bay may not be near any ocean bays, but its Beach Hut Deli can hit the taste buds right while giving you, in the words of the Beach Boys, “a tropical contact high.”
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Anticipation is building for the opening of the new Tuscan-style tasting room and bistro-style restaurant at Wise Villa Winery in Lincoln. Dr. Grover Lee, owner and head winemaker, has dreamt of this day of sharing his passion for pairing his handcrafted wines with exquisite cuisine. The restaurant will feature small plates, or “tapas,” served against a backdrop of beautiful views overlooking the vineyards as well as the surrounding Lincoln Hills, Sierra Nevada Foothills and Sutter Buttes. Wise Villa is a local family-owned winery

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2012 Orange County Fair Silver Medal — Our 2010 Tempranillo is ideally balanced for drinking alone or pairing with dinner. Best with red meats, pork or barbecue, you will notice rich flavors of plum, cherry, vanilla and spice.

Yield: 5 servings 2 bunches large asparagus 6 ounces Spanish chorizo, cut in small cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 each yellow onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 2 cups arborio rice 4 ounces white wine 1¾ quarts vegetable stock 2 ounces freshly grated parmesan Trim asparagus and cut into ½ inch rounds. Cut chorizo into ¼ inch cubes. Heat pan with olive oil and add chorizo until browned. Turn off heat and drain chorizo of oil.

Heat vegetable stock to a boil and turn off. Heat saucepan with olive oil. Add arborio rice. Let rice cook, stirring occasionally until rice starts to become translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add in vegetable stock, 4 ounces at a time, stirring occasionally until all liquid is absorbed before adding more. Add asparagus pieces in. After about 15 to 20 minutes, when all liquid has been absorbed and rice is al dente, add in parmesan cheese and chorizo pieces and stir until cheese is melted. Season and garnish with chorizo pieces.

Fair Silver Medal — at Wise Villa, we aim to please. Our 2010 Sangiovese wasn’t meant to be released so soon, but everyone who tasted it in barrel requested that we bottle it right away. So here it is — a popular wine to pair with pasta dinners, it delivers aromas of bright cherry and strawberry alongside baking spices with a smooth finish.
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2010 Sangiovese
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Yield: 5 servings 1 pound lean ground beef 2 oz prosciutto, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 each yellow onion, finely chopped 1 each medium carrot, finely chopped 5 ounces red wine, dry 1 cup tomato paste

2 cups tomato puree 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves To taste salt and pepper ½ pound dry spaghetti or rigatoni Heat large sauce and olive oil. Sauté onions, carrots, minced beef and sliced prosciutto until browned. Stir in tomato paste and let heat for two to three minutes. Add red wine, tomato puree and oregano. Simmer an hour or more, covered. Start to boil water in separate sauce pot for pasta 20 minutes before this is done. Boil pasta until it is al dente, about 10 minutes. Season sauce to taste and pour over pasta until coated.

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Final Gravity combines easy vibes with old school elegance
BY SCOTT THOMAS ANDERSON

yle Ruthnick grew up with cold, steel rails and stories of locomotives that he heard from his grandfather, a longtime train conductor. Now that Ruthnick’s own career as a train engineer has brought him to the wide cargo lines of Roseville, he and his wife Amy are opening a new tap house on Sierra College Boulevard — one that merges a vintage feel with the best craft beers produced in Northern California. The Ruthnicks call their new tavern and specialty bottle shop, Final Gravity. Prior to moving to California, Amy and Kyle Ruthnick were surrounded by craft beers in their neighborhood in Portland, Ore. When Kyle transferred to the Roseville area to take a new job at the city’s bustling train yards, the couple decided to fulfill a lifelong dream of opening their own tap house. “What we really wanted was a place where people can sit down, drink a beer and have a conversation,” Kyle Ruthnick said. “Our place isn’t a bar with loud music or the clamor of pool tables. We do have sports on, but overall it’s relaxing and pretty quiet. You can concentrate on enjoying the beer you

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ordered, and you can enjoy the company of other people.” Final Gravity stresses that intention with its décor: The warm, deep red and maroon tones with sleek black accents matching the bar reflect a classic simplicity, offering a calm, contemplative environment for the patrons. From Amy Ruthnick’s perspective, the bar’s 21 rotating taps are an excellent way for craft beer lovers to try offerings from Belgium and New Zealand to their new hometown of Roseville. Among the local beers sold at Final Gravity are Rubicon, Auburn Ale House, Loomis Basin Brewing Company, Sonoma Springs, American River Brewing Company, Knee Deep, Track 7 and
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continued from page 17 Roseville Brewing Company. Overall, Final Gravity currently offers 120 beers to choose from, with plans to expand the selection to 500 beers by year’s end. “One of our main objectives is to be a go-to place for local and regional craft beers,” Amy Ruthnick said. “I think having 21 rotating taps will get a lot of talent on display here.” Other perks for Final Gravity include a spacious outdoor patio with rock walls and ebony railings, happy hour, a small food menu, sports televisions and easy parking. One couple who has been enjoying the atmosphere so far is Glen and Kristin Raess of Roseville. Recently, the two were able to get a date night after leaving their children with grandparents. They chose to spend the evening checking out Final Gravity for the first time.

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“Honestly, we’ve been hoping a good local community place like this would come along. We’ve already seen three of our friends and neighbors in here, which is something I love for a tap house.”
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Roseville arborist to speak at meeting
The Gloves and Shovels Garden Club meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18 will feature Kevin Hocker, a certified arborist who practices locally in Roseville. Hocker is also a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists, Roseville Urban Forest Foundation and the Gloves and Shovels Garden Club. His talk is titled “Plant Communication — what are your plants saying and to whom?” The Gloves and Shovels Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month from September through June at 10 a.m. at the Renesas Electronics of America, 7501 Foothills Blvd. in Roseville. Guests are welcome. For information or reservations, email glovesandshovels@

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The Placer County Bar Association presents a charity golf tournament Friday, Sept. 21 at Turkey Creek Golf Club in Lincoln. Proceeds will benefit Legal Services of Northern California projects. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. Participants will enjoy a fourperson scramble/best ball, a box lunch and a barbecue dinner. The $140 entry fee includes greens fee, range, golf cart, box lunch, dinner and prizes. Dress code is enforced; wear shirts with collars. For more information, contact chairman Herb Whitaker at (530) 823-7560, ext. 106.

“We’re having a great time here,” Glen Raess told the Press Tribune. “Honestly, we’ve been hoping a good local community place like this would come along. We’ve already seen three of our friends and neighbors in here, which is something I love for a tap house.” Kristin Raess agreed. “It’s a fun environment and the own-

ers are really friendly,” she said. “We’ve been in here a couple of hours and they’re already on a first-name basis with us. It’s exciting to have a place like this near where we live.” Final Gravity is located at 9205 Sierra College Blvd. in Roseville, near Granite Bay.
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rom its top-of-the-hill location to its redwood and rose garden park-like setting, this Granite Bay property is what dreams are made of. Located in Wedgewood, a lush, well-established gated community in the heart of the Eureka Union School District, the 1990s home has been completely remodeled — everything classic and new. “The configuration of the home was changed, adding square footage and a large master wing,” said Dana Svanum of Bishop Real Estate. “A designer and architect helped, re-doing both interior and exterior.” The whole-house and

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grounds overhaul cost upwards of a cool million, and the effects are nothing short of spectacular. The kitchen in 5911 Wedgewood is a showpiece. Two large islands — with pale neutrals like oatmeal dotted with gray, black and raisin — fill the space that can easily accommodate half a dozen chefs. A stunning middle-of-theroom stainless hood is the star of this kitchen, seconded by a Thermador six-burner cook top with grill. Other upgrades include supple cherry cabinetry, double ovens, double warming ovens, built-in stainless refrigerator, built-in stainless microwave, dishwasher, compactor, double stainless sinks and a veggie prep sink, as well. The kitchen also includes a fabulous pantry with an herb

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prep center and customized spice racks, along with super efficient storage systems. “The kitchen had a $250,000 update,” Svanum said. Murano glass, hand-blown and shipped from Venice, illuminates the kitchen and hallways — an example of just how special and custom this home is. Every room in the home has wow factor all its own, from the mudroom with granite and cherry lockers and cubbies, to

The kitchen features a stunning middle-ofthe-room stainless hood and a Thermador sixburner cook top with grill.
the game room — modernly elegant with wet bar, fridge, microwave and black-out curtains designed for a movie theater. From the fitness room with rubberized flooring and mirrored walls, to the office with a granite-topped credenza and extensive book shelves, the home leaves no desire unfulfilled. The master wing is a spa-like retreat, complete with stunning cherry-filled dual closets, dual vanities and makeup
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continued from page 20 desk. The bathtub is an effervescent soft bubble tub with decorative overflow water tray filled from a dramatic hidden ceiling water source. The room is truly unique and grand, but in a most subtle way. Granites, marbles and mosaics of tile and pewter add drama to the room, without being showy. The effect is a well-appointed, sumptuous room that is elegant, yet comfortable. But the backyard might offer the biggest wow factor of all. Hidden paths cross a treefilled paradise that includes multiple waterfalls, which cascade in to the natural-entry pool, hidden spa and even a waterfall-covered cave — the ultimate adventure for kids. The yard includes a redwood forested knoll, several sitting areas, and an outdoor kitchen outfitted with large slabs of hand-chiseled gray sandy granite, stainless barbecue, sink and

From the fitness room with rubberized flooring and mirrored walls, to the office with a granitetopped credenza and extensive book shelves, the home leaves no desire unfulfilled.
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Scout has serious case of cat-scratch fever
Builds 65 cat-scratching posts to donate to Placer SPCA during kitten season
BY SENA CHRISTIAN

ick Leapley’s cat Sophie is a total nutcase. She jumps all over furniture and tears things apart. She’s a real “piece of work,” said Leapley, 16. But the Roseville Boy Scout loves cats, and other animals, and this inspired his project to earn his Eagle Scout rank. Leapley and 29 volunteers spent made 60 catscratching posts to donate to the Placer SPCA in Roseville. Those posts will go into the kennels while adult cats wait for adoption. Then, the post goes home with the

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forever family at no additional cost. “They can take something home they’re familiar with,” Leapley said. These posts benefit both the felines and their human companions, said Placer SPCA Humane Educator Mary Terrell. “The cat-scratching post project is important because it gives the cat something safe to scratch while in their kennels,” Terrell said. “We also want cats to get used to using a scratching post instead of furniture and curtains. We encourage people to keep their cats safe by keeping them indoors, and providing

fun places for them to scratch indoors makes that possible.” Summer marks kitten season as female cats go into heat during warm weather and can have up to three litters during this time of year, Terrell said. “Shelters are inundated with unwanted, unplanned kittens during this time of year,” she said. “Of course, we always have lots of adult cats as well, especially during this time when everyone looking to adopt is usually adopting kittens.” Leapley reached out to the nonprofit organization to see how he could help, and soon began buying materials, organizing volunteers and applying for grant fund-

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ing to make the scratching posts possible. He ended up receiving $100 from Lowe’s and a carpet donation to cover the posts. The junior at Woodcreek High School has been in the Boy Scouts since fifth grade. “It helps boys become better people and it teaches them lessons they can use,” he said. “I feel it’s a good way to give leadership and learn project management skills, and it will help me throughout life.”

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Electronic stimulator tones and tightens muscles
BY TINKA DAVI

elly Durham gets a pretty good workout two to three times a week and, in the two months since she started a new program, she has more energy, her waistline is smaller and her back pain is gone. “If I wanted to go rollerblading today I could,” Durham, 41, said. The flabby area under her arms has firmed and shrunken, but she hasn’t lost weight. That’s because she admits to hitting McDonald’s and enjoying ice cream sundaes on her way home from work. “If I worked on my diet, I’d lose weight,” she said. Durham isn’t frequenting a conventional health club; she gets her workouts at Image Health in Roseville. That’s where she is hooked up to an electronic muscle stimulator. “We use this stimulator to get muscles in good shape and bring them back to life,” said Rudie Bevins, Image Health’s owner. “You cannot get in a gym what you’re getting here.” What clients are getting is a specialized treatment program using electrodes hooked up to targeted areas of the body. Clients lie down in quiet rooms and are supervised during treat-

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ments by employees with a fitness training or medical background. Bevins demonstrated the process by placing electrode pads on trigger points on a volunteer’s legs. After setting the frequencies on the stimulator and turning it on, it was possible to see the muscles alternately contract and relax. The process included a warm-up and cooldown. The latter is similar to a massage, Bevins said. The stimulator tones and tightens specific areas of the body via the electrode pads, which then deliver specific frequencies to the muscles. The intensity is adjustable, Bevins said. The goal is to help increase the flow of oxygenated blood, improve circulation, work with the body’s lymphatic system to promote detoxification, tone muscles, burn calories, help smooth out cellulite and tighten some of the body’s flaccid skin. “From all I can gather, we’re unique,” Bevins said. At first, clients visit about three times a week. Once they get in shape, they may only need treatments about three or four times a month. In addition, Bevins said that people need to walk or do other
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Helen Bahneman undergoes a muscle strengthening workout via electrode pads placed on the skin by Rudie Bevins of Image Health. The electrode pads tone and tighten specific muscle areas of the body.

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Rudie Bevins works a device that controls the electrical current delivered to electrode pads that are placed on a client’s muscle area that tones and tightens the body’s muscles.

MUSCLES: Increase strength
continued from page 29 types of cardio exercises. “A good percentage of Olympians use this method and the Russians and Eastern Bloc countries had this 25 years ago,” Bevins said. The stimulator helped Bevins overcome knee problems. About 10 years ago, he had laparoscopic surgery on both knees, and not long ago was told he would have to have knee replacement surgery. He started muscle stimulator treatments to increase the strength in his thighs. “Now, two months later, I can jump up and down and go upstairs,” he said, while demonstrating his ability to jump several times.
Bevins also told how he lost inches on his waist with the fitness equipment that contracts stomach muscles 315 times in 40 minutes. His stomach is as hard as a board. Muscle stimulation is not for everyone. Those who should not have the treatment include people with pacemakers, epilepsy, hernias in the targeted area, open sores, existing diagnosis of cancer and children. What are the side effects? It may take 40-50 hours for someone to get back into shape, Bevins said. There’s also some soreness similar to when a person hasn’t exercised for a period of time. Long range side effects are that people in the

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program will get their strength back, enjoy a healthy lifestyle and look good. “The biggest problem in weight loss is that people don’t keep their weight off,” Bevins said. “Increasing lean mass means you’ll burn calories. If people pick a diet and follow it, they will build a powerful body.” The cost of treatments varies depending on the number of sessions purchased at a time and the type of program. The 27minute power series is $65 per session; the one-

“Increasing lean mass means you’ll burn calories. If people pick a diet and follow it, they will build a powerful body.”
Rudie Bevins, Image Health owner

hour fitness series is $95. A set of pads is $50. Durham is happy with the program. “I know I get a good workout and I can see my muscles contracting,” she said. “I feel like I’ve been doing leg curls or 20 to 30 squats. “It has helped me speed up my metabo-

lism,” Durham said. “I love it and I think it’s great.” Image Health has two locations — 1411 Secret Ravine Parkway in Roseville and 11220 Gold Express Drive in Gold River. “Looking good is what this business is all about,” Bevins said.

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Bud Gardner, coauthor of “Chicken Soup for the Writer’s Soul,” part of the New York Times’ best-selling series, will conduct a workshop, How to Write Your Life Story, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Road in Rocklin. “Everyone should write his or her own life story,” said Gardner, a long-time writing teacher honored as one of the most inspirational writing coaches in the country by the American Association of Journalists and Authors. “It’s your personal history, legacy to give to your family — a priceless gift, really.” Participants will learn how to organize their project, establish a writing schedule, interview their family members, capture stories without getting bogged down, and much more. There is a $20 materials fee for the class in addition to the registration fee of $57. The class code is 8855. To sign up for this workshop, call the Sierra College Community Education Office at (916) 781-

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4-H enrolling members
Eureka/Granite Bay 4-H Community Club is now enrolling members for the 2012-13 school year. Projects include ukulele, digital photography, fiber arts, hiking, advanced bees, poultry, rabbits and more. The next enrollment community meeting is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18 at the Granite Bay Library, 6475 Douglas Blvd. All meetings take place the third Tuesday of the month. For additional information, call (916) 768-0554.

and at-risk veterans. Nearly 250 veterans were served last year. The Stand Down provides a variety of services, including free haircuts, dental and medical assistance, and mental health resources. Hot meals and sleeping quarters will be provided. Chaplains will be available to address spiritual issues. All veterans and their families are welcome to attend the event. For more information, call (916) 259-1001 or visit www.placercountystand down-org.doodlekit.com.

Read for the Record set for Oct. 4
Join South Placer Fire Chief Lawrence Bettencourt as he reads about the power of imagination, friendship and courage in the popular children’s book “Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad,” by David Soman and Jacky Davis. Arts and crafts will follow the reading. This event is free and runs from 3:304:30 p.m. at the Granite Bay Library, 6475 Douglas Blvd. Call (916) 791-5590 for information. The event is hosted by the Moms Club of Granite Bay.

Volunteers needed for ‘Stand Down’
The second annual Placer County Stand Down takes place Tuesday, Sept. 18 to Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville and organizers need assistance in making the event a success. Gold Country Chaplaincy seeks volunteers and donations for the event, which assists homeless people

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ach Gorsen got his passport and was ready to go. And the place he went was to the north woods of Minnesota. There, the 14year-old immersed himself into the Spanish culture and language for two weeks in July. He ate authentic foods, learned about traditional songs and activities and played lots of outdoor games, including futbol. He says he attended the camp to help himself in the future. “It was for college prep and learning to speak Spanish is valuable in life,” said Zach, who recently started his freshman year at Granite Bay High School and hopes to eventually attend Stanford University. Living in California, he knows lots of people who speak Spanish. He also has traveled to Spanish-speaking countries with his par-

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ents, including Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru. Minnesota might seem like an odd place to learn Spanish. That is, unless, one participates in the Concordia Language Village, as Zach did. He attended El Lago del Bosque, the Spanish language village. During this simulated visit to another country, campers had class three times a day and participated in outdoor activities. They were urged by camp counselors to speak Spanish the majority of each day, except for free time after dinner. This instruction frustrated some campers who gave up after only a few days. Zach’s first three days were challenging, he said, but he pushed through. “I definitely learned a lot of Spanish,” he said. “(At the end), we had a list of words and we taped them to the side of a wall and they took up the whole wall and I

knew almost all of them.” His mom, Maureen Gorsen, said her son’s interests — he has a passion for history and politics — and academic pursuits are conducive to him learning a foreign language. “Being fluent in a second language is very important, and speaking Spanish is important in California,” she said. “Zach is going to be in the International Baccalaureate program (in high school) and he will have to take Spanish.” Concordia Language Villages began in 1961 with a mission of promoting peace through understanding. The program is part of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., which offers programs year-round to ages from infants to seniors. Programs in 15 languages are offered annually.
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cott Houston broke all the rules of golf etiquette his first time caddying for legendary golfer Arnold Palmer. He extracted Palmer’s divot from the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach Golf Links and transplanted the piece of grass, which he grew for several years until one day the plant shriveled up and died. Houston wrote a press release about the death and held a moonlit burial for “Arnie the Divot.” He attributed the cause of death to overwatering with Coors Light. But the grass’s legacy lives on. “I would open the bag and let people touch it,” Houston, 60, said. “And it’s just a dead piece of grass. You can Google ‘Arnie the Divot.’ It has a life of its own.” The Roseville resident collected dozens of stories during the decade he spent caddying at Pebble Beach from 1992 to 2003. Some of these stories appear in Houston’s first book, “The Holey Land,” published in 2011. “It has to do with finding passion in your life,” Houston said of his first book. “It’s not worth waking up and going through the motions.” Houston’s journey into the golf world began one afternoon when he worked an unsatisfying job as vice president of marketing for a company in Monterey that managed hotels. He put on some Miles Davis and hit chip shots in his air-conditioned office. “And I’m thinking to myself, ‘What else would

I like to do?’” he said. “I like being outside, I like meeting new people and I like golf.” He called up Pebble Beach and applied to be a caddie. His commute turned into the 17-Mile Drive. Before long, he became Palmer’s personal caddie, a position he held for four years. The famed golfer remembered his caddie’s name the first time they met. For Houston, that confirmed the rumor: Palmer was a good guy. In 2003, Houston was inducted into the Professional Caddie Association Hall of Fame. Eventually, he left Pebble Beach and spent some time living in Louisiana. He struck up an online correspondence with a former high school classmate, who happened to be the first girl he ever kissed. Eight months later, he moved out to Roseville and the couple married. “What I know about golf, I learned from Scott,” said his wife, Robin Houston. “When I read his caddie stories, what struck me was the personal dimension, humor and insight a round of golf could provide.” She already knew the name Arnold Palmer, but then she came to know about “Arnie the Divot.” She realized she’d married a Hall of Fame caddie who considers a dead divot “sacred soil.” “I do, however, insist all divot remnants remain in ‘the man cave,’” she said. Houston now works in customer service at Sierra View Country Club, showing how his passion for golf is alive and well —

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unlike “Arnie the Divot.” Like he said, that grass took on a life of its own, appearing in a documentary called, “Golf: the Ridiculous Obsession.” Houston even had a chance to win the Golf Nut Society’s annual award, but he lost to Michael Jordan, who built a putting green in the basement of his house. “That’s not fair,” Houston said, recalling the defeat. “I’m being legitimately nuts.”

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From left, Kaiser Permanente Roseville employees Cathy Stapelfeld, Mary Jean Smith and Kathi Conry celebrate during the online streaming of the Olympic women’s 10km marathon open-water swim Aug. 9 in London. Conry’s niece, Haley Anderson of Granite Bay, used a strong push at the end to earn a silver medal.

Haley Anderson swims to an Olympic silver
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he clock said 6 a.m., confirmed by the rising sun in the east, but the commotion resembled happy hour on the fourth floor at Kaiser Permanente Roseville on Aug. 9. Haley Anderson of Granite Bay was making a late sprint in the last 400 meters of the Olympic women’s 10km marathon open-water swim, and a small gathering of family, friends and co-workers were serving as a stomping, cheering alarm clock to the rest of the building. Anderson pushed Eva Risztov all the way to the finish at

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Hyde Park in London and touched the wall four-tenths of a second behind the Hungarian, who won the gold medal in 1 hour, 57 minutes, 38.2 seconds. Anderson’s silver-medal time was 1:57:38.6. Martina Grimaldi of Italy earned the bronze with a time of 1:57:41.8. “This is my first really big international 10k, so I’m really happy with the results,” Anderson said in an interview. “It took a lot of energy to catch her, but I’m really happy. She had a great race.” Anderson’s silver gives the family two medals in these Games. Sister Alyssa Anderson won gold a week earlier in the 4x200 freestyle relay and joined about 20 family members for Haley’s race. Back home in Roseville, Kathi Conry was attending her second viewing party in a week

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Granite Bay’s Haley Anderson is interviewed after receiving her silver medal. The U.S. Olympian was the runner-up in the women’s 10km marathon open-water swim in London.

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at Kaiser, where she works as a nurse. “I wouldn’t have missed this

for all the tea in China,” Conry said, summing up the gold and silver medals won by her nieces. “This has been so exciting.” There was no announcer for the online streaming of Haley’s race, which allowed the cheers of her family to be heard. Chants of “U-S-A” and “Ha-

ley” quickly were picked up by the Kaiser contingent, which included the Anderson sisters’ grandmother, Jeanne Conry, 91. “I am so nervous. I can’t tell you how nervous I am,” Jeanne Conry said as a crew from KCRA Channel 3 filmed the party.

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Leadership training program to be simulcast in Granite Bay
Best-selling author and business expert Dave Ramsey will share his formula for leading people, teams and business with a one-day “EntreLeadership” simulcast workshop on Friday, Sept. 21 at Bayside Church in Granite Bay. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the $49 fee includes a workbook and lunch. EntreLeadership is Ramsey’s premier leadership training program focused on growth at all levels. With EntreLeadership, Ramsey teaches how to build business on the same solid foundations that have grown his organization to the “Best Place to Work in Nashville” five times in a row. Based on his No. 1 New York Times best-selling book, “EntreLeadership,” Ramsey will share how to become the kind of leader people want to follow, how to set big goals, and make the tough decisions to reach them. The Dave Ramsey Show can be heard from 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays on 950 AM KAHI radio “Last year’s EntreLeadership simulcast was sold out, and those who attended raved that Dave’s message was exactly what they needed to hear in building their businesses, careers and lives. More than 70 percent of this year’s presentation is new material, so
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it should be enlightening for everyone,” said Aric Resnicke of the Christian Business Roundtable, which is sponsoring the event. “This seminar is the best business-centered training I’ve ever attended. There’s in-depth teaching for all aspects of business operations, starting with how to be an excellent leader, making this a must attend event for all business owners, managers and nonprofit leaders.” Seats are limited, and can only be purchased online at ChristianBus inessRoundtable.com. For details, contact Resnicke at (916) 342-4502.
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COURTESY • USA SWIMMING

Alyssa Anderson, swimming here for the University of Arizona, won a gold medal Aug. 1 competing on the grandest stage of them all — the Olympics.

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Anderson strikes gold
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lyssa Anderson of Granite Bay and her United States teammates earned Olympic gold in the 4x200 freestyle relay Wednesday in London. “My experience at this London 2012 Games has been one in a million,” Anderson said in an e-mail to the Press Tribune on Aug. 2. The U.S. set an Olympic record with a time of 7 minutes, 42.92 seconds in the final. Missy Franklin, who now has

won multiple gold medals at these Games, started for the U.S. and led by .45 of a second after her leg. Dana Vollmer swam second, Shannon Vreeland third, and anchor Allison Schmitt came from behind to give the Americans the victory. Australia set the quick time in the preliminaries at 7:49.44 and earned the silver with a time of 7:44.41. France earned bronze. Anderson swam the third leg in a preliminary early Aug. 1, won by the U.S. in 7:50.75, the second-quickest time in the preliminaries. Jeanne Conry of Granite Bay cheered on her niece during the preliminary with other mem-

“My experience at this London 2012 Games has been one in a million.”
Haley Anderson, 2012 Olympic gold medalist in swimming

bers of the family, including Anderson’s parents, Colette and Randy, younger sister Jordan and cousin Erin Conry Webb. Jeanne Conry said Alyssa Anderson’s fans sat with the family of swimmer Lauren Perdue and Vollmer’s husband, Andy Grant. “It was just unbelievably exciting,” Conry said Aug. 2

COURTESY • JEANNE CONRY

Gold medal swimmer Alyssa Anderson, middle, of Granite Bay poses with family members outside an Olympic venue in London. From left, cousin Erin Conry Webb, younger sister Jordan, mom Colette and dad Randy.

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from the gymnastics venue. Conry said it was known beforehand that Franklin and Schmitt would swim in the final. The decision on the lineup for the finals is based on a combination of times and coaches’ prerogative. “Dana (Vollmer) is an allaround superb athlete,” Conry said. “There’s also some factoring for time off the blocks and stuff.” Vreeland had the fastest time for the U.S. in the preliminary with Anderson’s time second. “I swam on the prelims relay and guaranteed an evening swim for the relay team that night,” Anderson said. “I unfortunately just missed out on making it on to the night relay, but it was a best time so I was thrilled with my split. I would have loved to have had the honor of swimming at night with those girls but fell a little short of earning that privilege. Those girls earned it and swam with heart and brought the gold medal back to the U.S. “I am just so grateful for such incredible teammates, and what an honor it has been. I watched them swim from the stands with the rest of Team USA.” Conry gave her ticket for the final to Erin Conry Webb, who traveled from France for the event. Conry Webb also traveled to Portugal in June, when Alyssa’s sister, Haley Anderson, won the FINA USA Marathon Swim Qualifier. Haley Anderson swam in the women’s 10km marathon Aug. 9.

“A whole group of us were cheering, so we had the pub people cheering with us. What means so much to all these athletes is hearing all the support from home.”
Jeanne Conry of Granite Bay

IN BRIEF

Jeanne Conry said the hospitality of London residents extended to a pub, where she watched the final. “A whole group of us were cheering, so we had the pub people cheering with us,” she said. “What means so much to all these athletes is hearing all the support from home.” In Roseville, Kathi Conry and the rest of the crew at Kaiser Permanente cheered for Anderson during the preliminary and for the U.S. foursome in the final Aug. 1. “All of Kaiser is excited,” she said. Only the final foursome was honored at the medal ceremony. Anderson received her medal at a later time. Anderson qualified for an Olympic relay team by finishing sixth in the 200 freestyle at the U.S. Trials in Omaha, Neb. Swimming for the University of Arizona last spring, Anderson earned All-America status in five events at the NCAA Championships in Auburn, Ala., and finished her collegiate career as a 13-time AllAmerican.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in Rocklin is reaching out to local residents by hosting a community volunteer fair from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. This event will bring together many local service organizations with individuals who are ready and willing to volunteer. Willing volunteers of all faiths are welcome. The church is at 5901 Lonetree Blvd. in Rocklin. For directions and a list of local service organizations in need of volunteers, visit www.stmattlcms.com.

Rocklin Church hopes to connect volunteers with organizations

19th annual World Day of Prayer will be observed Sept. 13
The celebration of the 19th annual World Day of Prayer will be a 12-hour prayer vigil sponsored by trained prayer chaplains of Unity of Auburn. From 2-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, the public is invited to attend the prayer vigil held at Unity of Auburn sanctuary, 1212 High St. in Auburn. There will be 20-minute segments of prayer, meditation, spiritual readings, solo or group singing, solo or group instrumental music and/or sacred dance. Prayer chaplains will be available for individual prayer. For further information, contact the Rev. Karen Schindler at (530) 888-6478 or coordinator Marra P Swan at (916) 738-4610. .

The second annual Veterans Pancake Breakfast takes place from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 Stone Canyon Drive in Roseville. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10 years of age. All the proceeds benefit The Soldiers Project, a nonprofit group that provides free counseling to military veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families. The inaugural event raised $1,100 and organizers hope to double the contribution this year. For more information, visit www.thesoldiersproject.org.

Pancake breakfast at Saint Anna will benefit The Soldiers Project

Civil litigation training course is open to all legal staff
The Placer County Legal Professionals’ Association will present a three-hour civil litigation training course to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 15 at Bardellini & Associates Conference Room, 195 Cherry Ave. in Auburn. Topic to be covered during the course will be “Summons through discovery.” This course is open to all legal staff. Registration fee for this course is $35. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, Sept. 5. Additional information and registration forms may be obtained by contacting Mary Ayala at (916) 788-1690 or email mary@penneylaw.com.

Non-practicing Catholics invited to re-discover the church at St. Clare
Anyone who would like to feel at home in the Catholic Church again is invited to join St. Clare Parish. No matter how long people have been away and no matter what the reason, everyone is invited to consider renewing their relationship with the Catholic Church. A series of six weekly meetings begins on Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 7-9 p.m. in the library in the church office of St. Clare Parish, 1950 Junction Boulevard in Roseville. There is no obligation. Call Betty Nunziati at (916) 771-3892 or Conchita Lizardi at (916) 797-3760 to enroll.

Vendors wanted for craft fair in November at Methodist Church
First United Methodist will hold its annual Crafting on Track Holiday Boutique and Christmas Cafe from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the church at 109 Washington Blvd. in Roseville. All crafters will be in the main hall. Returning vendors may sign up at a reduced rate by Sept. 15. All vendors this year will be in the main hall or outside spaces will be available at a reduced rate. For more information, call (916) 770-6875 or email craftingontrack@yahoo.com. This is the main fundraiser for the Roseville Methodist Church.

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Granite Bay High School football players Tony Milo, Zack Lilley and Carlton Modin serve cheese to attendees at the Granite Bay Touchdown Club’s Day on the Green fundraiser.

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Day on the Green
Some of the silent auction items at the Granite Bay Touchdown Club’s Day on the Green fundraiser included a Grizzly cake by Little Bliss Bakery of Granite Bay.

The Granite Bay Touchdown Club recently held its Day on the Green fundraiser. The event raised money for the Granite Bay High School football program. Above, attendees look over some of the auction items.

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Mel Brooks classic, ‘fractured fairy tale’ take to area stages this month
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INTO THE WOODS When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 28 - Oct. 20 Where: Roseville Theatre, 210 Vernon St., Roseville. Tickets: $13 advance,$15 at the door Info: (916) 772-2777, www.rosevilletheater artsacademy.com

SUTTER STREET THEATER
Where: Sutter Street Theatre at 717 Sutter St., Folsom. Info: (916) 353-1001, www.sutterstreettheatre.com. THE PRODUCERS When: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 9 ALICE IN WONDERLAND When: 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 16. SLY FOX When: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sunday, beginning Sept. 14 IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE COURTESY • ALLEN SCHMELTZ When: 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays The Mel Brooks classic “The Producers” is now beginning Sept. 22 playing at Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom.

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“Into the Woods” takes the stage in Roseville at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 28-Oct. 20. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door at Roseville Theatre, 210 Vernon St. “An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch who raps? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s frac-

tured fairy tale,” according to organizers. “One of Sondheim’s most popular works, ‘Into the Woods’ is a timeless yet relevant piece and a rare modern classic.” For more information, call (916) 772-2777.

Sutter Street Theatre
Most of the theatrical groups in Folsom are dark in September, but not Sutter Street Theatre at 717 Sutter St., Folsom. Here you’ll find the musical comedy “The Producers,” running

through Sept. 9. It’s hysterical and sure to offend the easily offended. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays. Catch it while you can. For those young at

heart, “Alice in Wonderland” runs at 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 16. Beginning Sept. 14, “Sly Fox” takes the stage at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sunday. Meanwhile, “If You Give

a Mouse a Cookie” replaces “Alice in Wonderland” at 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays beginning Sept. 22. For more information, call the theater at (916) 353-1001 or visit sutter streettheatre.com.

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What’s new in Granite Bay schools?
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chool just started, but Granite Bay students are excited to learn. And that might be, in part, because of the outstanding programs that several Granite Bay schools offer. Cavitt Junior High School in the Eureka Union School District has been offering STEM classes (Science, Technology, Engineering and

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about the science program. “We are re-energizing and refocusing our efforts to improve student achievement and focus on future career opportunities,” Platt said. “We have our elective programs that are either two or three trimesters, and we also offer onetrimester enrichment courses that are STEM focused, like forensics and robotics.” Longer courses include Science Challenge 7 for seventh-grade students, and PLTW, which is a science technology course for eighth-graders. Cavitt science teacher Ron Pozzi describes his new PLTW course as an academic elective that is basically a middle school engineering course. “The curriculum is

“All these programs are designed to focus on 21st century skills like problem solving, predicting, inquiry and analysis. They give kids an opportunity to explore things in a hands-on way.”
Kevin Roche, Oakhills Elementary School principal

provided by PLTW and involves advanced work with CAD (computer aided design) engineering software like Autodesk Inventor and Vex Robotics,” Pozzi said. “Granite Bay High School is also implementing courses

from PLTW and utilizes the same software and robotics components at a more advanced level.” Pozzi describes the single trimester classes as creative problem solving enrichment classes in which students are challenged to work collaboratively and innovatively to solve specified project challenges which also support the district’s Challenge 21 Program. Lego Mindstorm Robotic projects and building balsa towers and water rockets are just a few of the activities that students will enjoy during the trimester. Who knew that science could be so much fun? “It’s very difficult to end class each day. The kids just want to keep working,” Pozzi said. Students love the

“We are reenergizing and refocusing our efforts to improve student achievement and focus on future career opportunities.”
Jennifer Platt, Cavitt principal

hands-on, science-based classes — so much so that Platt has added additional class periods to meet with demand. Platt loves the classes, too. “It’s so much fun watching students build a rocket, then seeing how high it can go and still come back in one piece,” she said. But more than

that, she loves the fact that STEM and PLTW are drawing kids’ interest to science and math fields, and improving study habits across the curriculum. “Anything that creates interest in school, interest in reading and writing, or problem solving is great. And we’re definitely seeing increased interest from girls, in science and math,” Platt said. “PLTW is also very interesting because it’s supported by tech-based businesses and university professors who have helped create the curriculum.” Nearby school districts think STEM and PLTW are interesting too — several schools have come to observe how Cavitt is implementing the programs.
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continued from page 45 Of course, it’s helpful to see students get interested in science at a very young age. Kevin Roche, Oakhills Elementary School’s new principal, explained how his campus is doing just that. The FOSS program, a research-based science program for young students, includes extensive hands-on research. In addition, Oakhills and Ridgeview’s STAR education, an after-school enrichment

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“It’s very difficult to end class each day. The kids just want to keep working.”
Ron Pozzi, Cavitt science teacher

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Eco Station, which will explore the animal world and why animals do the things they do. “All these programs are designed to focus on 21st century skills like problem solving, predicting, inquiry and analysis,” Roche said. “They give kids an opportunity to explore things in a hands-on way. I was a science major, so I know that a lot of science is just note taking. These programs are a great way to get kids really excited about science.”

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hen Eric came back from his second tour in Iraq, he wasn’t the same person he was when he left. A combat solider with the Air Force, Eric was on edge, experiencing anxiety and in pain. The war had lasting effects on Eric and he had to undergo several reconstructive surgeries on his right knee. On one occasion, the surgery was going to be very invasive, and Eric began to feel extreme anxiety. His wife suggested that perhaps he could be hypnotized before the surgery. Eric was skeptical, but upon the urging of his wife, he decided to give it a try. “I didn’t believe in it, but I went in with an open mind,” Eric said. He made two appointments with David Chervick at the Hypnosis Center at Secret Ravine in Roseville. “I didn’t think it would work at all,” Eric said. But the next morning, before and after the surgery, Eric felt different. “This was the most invasive and by all means should have been the hardest to recover from, but it ended up being the opposite.” To his amazement, the hypnotherapy had worked. “I can’t explain why or how it worked, but it is the only thing I did different and it was the best

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recovery I had,” he said. After the surgery, Eric returned to see Chervick. Eric admitted that he was suffering in silence from post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is classified as a disorder that can occur after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event that involved the threat of injury or death. “I knew I was experiencing symptoms from PTSD,” he said. “I wanted to see if hypnotherapy would help me get past this disorder.” After four months of weekly sessions with Chervick, Eric says it’s made all the difference in the world to him, his wife and his two young daughters. “Hypnotherapy has boosted my confidence, and given me skills to deal with my PTSD,” Eric said. Although a heavily debatable form of treatment, hypnosis has been used for centuries as a form of therapy when used for positive change. It has also been criticized
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Certified hypnotists Gary Yeatts, left, and David Chervick coach their clients at the Hypnosis Center at Secret Ravine.

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continued from page 47 as a form of brainwashing when used in unethical ways. In essence, hypnotherapy can enable the mind to tell the body how to react, and modify the messages that the body sends to the mind. It has been used to counter the nausea from chemotherapy and pregnancy; speech and social anxiety; pain associated dental treatments and childbirth; fear of flying and agoraphobia; panic attacks; irritable bowel syndrome; and many other health problems, phobias and disorders. Eric is optimistic that he will be able to get past his PTSD. He attributes his success to Cher-

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Certified hypnotist David Chervick records his client’s sessions so they can listen to them and reinforce the coaching sessions between appointments. Chervick specializes in psychodynamic hypnotherapy that reprograms the brain to move away from faulty habits to establish new neural pathways to help in being successful in a client’s goal.
founder of Clarity Hypnosis. Yeatts is a licensed clinical social worker, a certified clinical hypnotherapist, a master practitioner of neuro-linguistic programming, and a certified consulting hypnotist. He is certified by the International Hypnosis Federation and the National Guild of Hypnotists. Yeatts offers individual hypnosis programs tailored to individual needs as well as hypnocoaching for enhanced results.

Certified hypnotist Gary Yeatts specializes in business and professional coaching.
“Hypnotherapy is a highly effective medium for change,” Yeatts said. “I combine personal and business coaching with hypnotherapy for maximum results by using the unconscious mind.”

Yeatts is very outcome-driven. “The goal of hypnosis coaching,” he said, “is to help patients use their unconscious potential to become the very best they can be.” Both therapists said hypnosis could be helpful even if done with a CD, which they both offer as part of their practice. “When a person uses the CD at home, they get more experience getting to that trance state,” Chervick explained. “They learn to selfhypnotize and this makes it easier to guide them in their office sessions with me.” Although hypnotherapy may not be for everyone, Eric says he plans to continue his therapeutic sessions with Chervick. “I’m facing this disorder head-on, and not allowing it to rule my life,” Eric said. “I feel good and hopeful and I would recommend this to anyone who’s trying to overcome something in their life. Go in with an open mind, you might be surprised.”

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Women help you unlock your potential, experience personal growth
Center helps students access unused areas of the brain with guided imagery
BY EILEEN WILSON

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Susan Rickman, left, and Carol Ashlin offer classes for the body and soul at the Mandala Healing Arts Center in Granite Bay.

any yogis know that the ancient art of yoga is all about connecting mind, body and spirit. But at Mandala Healing Arts Center, yoga is just one of the many activities available to help people realize their full potential and make sure mind, body and spirit are integrated in to one healthy whole. In a tiny studio located at the end of a shaded, nature-filled lane, the Mandala Healing Arts Center is hidden among lush foliage and a deliciously fragrant hedge of rose bushes. The center, with its peaceful courtyard, is the essence of calm and relaxation — the per-

fect setting for a yoga class, a guided imagery and music session, or an intuition development workshop, just a few of the classes that Susan Rickman and Carol Ashlin offer. Rickman and Ashlin were destined to work together. Both women collaborated for years as learning disabilities specialists at California State University, Sacramento. “We taught learning-skills and study-skills workshops for students over the years,” Ashlin said. “We had a base of wholebrain learning.” The women are both experts in helping people learn, using a style that works for the student — a product of their years-long careers in school settings.

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Today, both women are excited to help people unlock their potential and experience personal growth. “We help people access parts of the brain that are usually not available to them,” Rickman said. Ashlin agreed. “People only use about 10 percent of their brains. That means there is 90 percent left unused.” Helping people develop their natural intuition is a big part of unlocking the unused portion of the brain. “We can all be intuitive if we choose to be,” Ashlin said. “We all have the potential, and some of us want to reach our potential.” Everyday examples of people who have developed their intuition are athletes who can visual-

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ize the game or sport and perform better as a result, inventors like Thomas Edison, who dreamed about an invention, then created it, musicians who have created complex classical works, and scientists like Albert Einstein, who said that imag-

ination is more important than knowledge. Training minds to tap in to the intuition they possess can be invaluable in helping people perform better in their home lives, their professions, with decision making, and within their personal relationships. “Most people know they have intuition — they have a gut feeling about something. But it’s sporadic. We’ve been taught in school a very linear, left-brain way of thinking. We don’t know how to access our intuition at will. People know they are missing something, and they want a guiding force in their lives,” Ashlin said. “I teach people how the brain works. I teach people how to touch on our
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Carol Ashlin offers instruction in channeling at the Mandala Healing Arts Center in Granite Bay.

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“We help people access parts of the brain that are usually not available to them.”
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“Most people know they have intuition — they have a gut feeling about something. We’ve been taught in school a very linear, left-brain way of thinking. We don’t know how to access our intuition at will.
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continued from page 51 deeper feelings from within. It ties in to the wholeness of things.” Rickman helps students access unused areas of the brain with guided imagery, paired with music, as well. “It’s a special technique that required extensive training,” Rickman said. “The practice can give you insight and understanding about issues in
life, and help with setting goals and problem solving. You’re tapping in to your creativity.” Yoga classes are 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, yoga with meditation 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays. The pair conducts additional classes and workshops, as well — in both individual and group settings. Upcoming classes include a sixclass series, Connecting to the Nature Spirits Part 2 this month, and a sixclass series, Goddess Emerging — Discovering the Sacred Feminine in October. Ashlin will also offer a Channeling Group Session at the end of this month. Visit mandalahealing artscenter.com for more information.

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Susan Rickman offers Ananda Yoga in her classes at the Mandala Healing Arts Center.

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“One of the main ideas was to help keep an eye in the remote areas of the park, especially the trails and areas that rangers can’t easily get to.”
Ray Santana, founding member, Folsom Lake Trail Patrol

Folsom Lake Trail Patrol volunteer co-founders Ray Santana, left, and Janet Pucci patrol the Granite Bay area of the lake. The pair are the two remaining cofounders in the group of 70 that have patrolled the lake for 30 years.
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he sight of uniformed, horsemounted scouts has been common along the trails and shorelines of Folsom Lake for more than three decades — despite the fact that few people know who the men and women of this detachment actually are. The Folsom Lake Trail Patrol was created to be a volunteer group that would help monitor 70 miles of brushy, rocky pathways that weave around one of the pristine lakes in the region.

“Primarily, we see ourselves as a security valve. One of the main goals is to be the eyes and ears of the rangers.”
Ray Santana, founding member, Folsom Lake Trail Patrol

It has since helped search for missing hikers, provided first aid and CPR to injured lake-goers and reported countless instances of illegal activities happening inside Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.

The initial concept behind the Folsom Lake Patrol was to use experienced, volunteer horse riders to bolster the capabilities of park rangers. “One of the main ideas was to help keep an eye in the remote areas of the park, especially the trails and areas that rangers can’t easily get to,” said founding member Ray Santana. “Primarily, we see ourselves as a security valve. One of the main goals is to be the eyes and ears of the rangers.” The group coordinates its efforts closely with Park Ranger Sarah Morgan, a law enforcement 

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Folsom Lake Trail Patrol volunteers Ray Santana, left, and Janet Pucci patrol the Granite Bay area at the lake. The volunteer group must get their horses qualified, take various examinations, pass a background check and attend regular meetings.
officer employed by the state. Morgan has been impressed by just how much training the volunteers are willing to go through to provide a civic service. “They are very dedicated,” Morgan observed. “Joining is a long process that includes training, getting their horses qualified, taking various examines, passing a background test and showing up to regular meetings.” Morgan added that Folsom Lake Trail Patrol has not only been an asset to rangers, but to the main-

“I think a lot of what we do, and what most uniformed volunteers do, is act as a comforting presence. It’s nice to be able to have access to people who know the lay of the land.”
Leslie Bisharat, Folsom Lake Trail Patrol volunteer

tenance staff and general employees of the park. “They put in thousands

of hours providing extra safety,” she said. For member Leslie Bisharat, the recent experience of getting lost on a trip to Phoenix served as a reminder of why she values her own role on the Folsom Lake Trail Patrol. “I think a lot of what we do, and what most uniformed volunteers do, is act as a comforting presence,” said Bisharat, recalling the volunteer who had approached her in Phoenix to offer assistance. “It’s nice to be able to have access to people
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“I may not own the park, but I feel I have a stake in it.”
Leslie Bisharat, Folsom Lake Trail Patrol volunteer

asset to the park’s rangers
continued from page 55 who know the lay of the land, or, in our case, have a lot of knowledge about a resource. When the public knows help is nearby in the area, it puts people at ease.” The Folsom Lake Trail Patrol pays for its own uniforms and all of the associated horse expenses. According to many members, the only reward besides taking part in a community service is riding through the rugged, picturesque landscape of the park. “I may not own the

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park,” Bisharat reflected, “but I feel I have a stake in it.” Anyone interested in joining the Folsom Lake Trail Patrol should contact Folsom State Recreation Area interpretive specialist Terri Lopez at (916) 988-0205.

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Folsom Lake Trail Patrol volunteers Ray Santana, left, and Janet Pucci ride their Arabian Thoroughbred Cross Horses. Patrol members pay for thier own uniforms and all of the associated horse expenses.

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that popular plant expert Rich Swanson is retiring from Bushnell Gardens Nursery was greeted with a mix of well-wishes and appreciation. Swanson has worked at the spacious nursery in Granite Bay for nearly 14 years. Swanson, a horticultural graduate from American River College, has worked in gardening and landscaping since 1976. For Swanson, coming to work for Dave Bushnell turned out to be a fascinating and liberating experience. “We do things a little differently here than oth-

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er nurseries do,” he said. “The owner really inspires his employees to be extremely innovative, especially when it comes to helping our customers. People come in here with specific challenges they are facing, and we try to think outside of the box in solving those issues.” During Swanson’s last week on the job, numerous customers stopped by to have one last chat with the gardening veteran. Swanson isn’t sure he understands all the fuss, though he acknowledges having many great expe-

riences getting to know customers over the years. “It’s strange. A customer walks in the door with a question, and 13 years later you’re good friends with them,” he said. “You truly consider that person a friend.” Employees at Bushnell Gardens called Swanson’s contributions extraordinary. From his perspective, the feeling is mutual. “I’ve worked with some spectacular people here over the years,” he said. “And there will still be spectacular people working here when I’m gone.”

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Local band Grenade Jumper puts education first
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Members of Grenade Jumper, from left, Matthew Breining (guitar), Marshall Hampson (bass/keys), Erik Parker (vocals), Brett Hampson (guitar) and Craig Smith (drums).

n July, a local alternative rock band by the name of Grenade Jumper opened for teen heartthrob Cody Simpson on the main stage at the California State Fair. Grenade Jumper consists of five Granite Bay High graduates: Erik Parker on vocals, Marshall Hampson, on bass and keys, Brett Hampson on guitar, Matt Breining on guitar and Craig Smith on drums. This was easily the biggest show they had performed to date, but their accomplishments on stage pale in comparison to their stringent work ethic, devotion to their church, and uncompromising will to have a college degree to fall back on — should they not become famous. “We’re definitely not a conventional band who drops everything in hopes of being big,” Marshall Hampson said. “We all want to have college degrees as backup plans because we know the chances of being rock stars are very slim.”

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Brothers Marshall and Brett and their cousin, Breining, have been playing for the better part of six years. Parker and Smith joined in 2007 and 2008, respectively. The band was formed while the original three members were in high school and their first show was at Granite Bay High’s talent show in 2006. Since then, the band has had tremendous local success and as this article is being written, they are on their way to perform a show in Los Angeles. But this isn’t your typical alternative band and their sarcastic, wisecracking personalities and high energy appearances are just a small part of a much bigger picture. Each member of the group is either currently attending college or recently graduated. Breining just graduated from University of California, Irvine and is enrolled at McGeorge Law School where he began in the fall. Brett Hampson is scheduled to graduate from Baylor University in December. Smith currently attends Azusa Pacific University, Parker just graduated San Francisco State University and Marshall Hampson just graduated California State University, Sacramento. And the accomplishments don’t end there. Each member volunteers in the community, his school, or church — and all of the young men are under 25 years old. So what motivates this group to be so determined to succeed in life and in music? One might attribute their fortitude to the love of music.

The band’s harmonious sounds are reminiscent of early Fall Out Boy with a dash of All American Rejects, and writing their songs is a collective effort. Staying in touch during the school year might be impossible if not for the magic of the Internet. The band collaborates electronically throughout the year by means of email, iPhones and music programs.
The band’s harmonious sounds are reminiscent of early Fall Out Boy with a dash of All American Rejects, and writing their songs is a collective effort. “We all write our songs. Everybody in the band has their own song ideas,” Marshall Hampson said. “If we think it’s good enough to go on the album, we’ll all add onto it.” Keeping consistent with being the atypical band that earns recognition by releasing original music, Grenade Jumper has already recorded and released two albums and released a new EP entitled “Night of My Life,” last month. Staying in touch during the school year might be impossible if not for the magic of the Internet. The band collaborates electronically throughout the year by means of email, iPhones and music programs. “With all of us away from each other throughout the school year, we usually use GarageBand to record our songs and email them to each other,” Marshall Hampson said. Perhaps their success is due to keeping a level head and living life to the fullest. Drummer Smith is an avid outdoor enthusiast. “I like to whitewater kayak, do lots of activities outdoors, and unicycle,” he said. In fact, his photo was on a recent cover of the Press Tribune for riding a 6-foot giraffe unicycle in the Independence Day parade in Roseville. Breining is having the time of his life. “Since the formation of the band, we have had a lot of amazing opportunities, from playing with some of my favorite bands to touring the West Coast, I’ve made some of the best memories with my best friends,” he said. “I would encourage everyone to come out to a show sometime and experience it first-hand.”

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The importance of developing responsibility in our children A
s parents and grandparents we want our children to grow up as responsible individuals. My road to developing responsibility came from two distinct experiences. My Granddaddy gave me a beautiful crystal, and he told me to take care of it. I was so proud of it, but of course I wanted my friends to see it. So, I took it to school in fourth grade, and of course, it was taken. I can still vividly remember my Granddaddy’s face when I confessed I had taken it to school. My second lesson was when I was a baby sitter and one of the children threw a ball in the house and broke a lamp. I apologized and took full

Being responsible

Sheri Hitchings You and Your Kids

responsibility. It took me months to earn enough money to buy the family a replacement lamp, but I can remember their respect for me in taking ownership of the problem. I enjoyed many more years of working for them. Children learn valuable lessons by experiencing first-hand predicaments, but I believe we have the responsibility to teach them the meaning of responsibility and what happens when they aren’t responsible.

As a core value, it is not only taking care of duties and answering for actions, it is being accountable, dependable and trustworthy for behavior, such as calling a parent to say you will be late, eating healthy foods, following through without giving up, keeping a promise, completing assignments and returning a library book on time. Wendell Phillips said, “Responsibility educates.” Winston Churchill’s wisdom included, “The price of greatness is responsibility.”

the ways each family member is treated. Is love and respect demonstrated? What happens when there are times of stress? Does the child know and understand the family rules? Is the child given duties to complete each week and are the duties completed? If not, the lesson learned doesn’t make the child responsible.

music and see if you can spot examples of responsibility, perseverance and dependability.

Books with themes
Go to the library and find books about responsibility and enjoy them together. Some suggestions are: “It Takes a Village” by Jane CowenFletch, “A Very Important Day” by Maggie Rugg Herold, “I Did It, I’m Sorry” by Caralyn Buchner, “The Book of Virtues” by William Bennett, “Fudge” by Charlotte Towner Graeber and “The Giver” by Lois Lowry.

they become learning points for you? Encouragement and follow through will be vital. Remember responsibility is answering for your actions, being accountable and trustworthy. You’ve probably heard “action speaks louder than words.”

Be a community
Take a load to the dump, work on recycling and organize a street and/or school clean-up project. Volunteer at a community center or day care. Remember, one way to keep your feet on the ground is to put responsibility on your shoulders.
Sheri Hitchings is a former educator and Granite Bay resident.

Ignite the creativity
Have the child think of a talent or new skill he would like to develop; practice and share the talent. Write a poem or paragraph or jingle about responsibility. Look up inventions and talk about the responsibilities the inventor had to develop his idea/s. Listen to

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Top 10 exercise ball moves that will help tighten the core W
ith everything that you’ve got going on in your life, taking time to tighten your core is probably not a high priority. An easy way to incorporate core strengthening into your exercise routine is to work the following 10 exercise ball moves into your routine. As with other exercises, warm up before using an exercise ball. For specific exercises, keep your back straight, avoid locking your knees and breathe properly. The size of ball you use should be based on your height and weight. When sitting on a ball, your thighs should be parallel to the ground. Choose dumbbell weights based on your fitness level.
1: Ball push-up 7: Ball triceps extension Deb Skelton Fitness Column

ly lift and straighten your left leg and right arm. Extend them away from the body’s center while keeping your hips stable and balancing on the ball. Finally, bring your leg and arm back toward the ball. Perform eight extensions before switching sides.
4: One-legged ball squat

Also called the triceps blaster. Rest your forearms on the ball with your legs extended straight and toes on the floor. Keep your back straight and roll the ball toward your hands so you can lift yourself up and straighten your arms. Then slowly lower back down to your forearms.
8: Lying ball squeeze

Squeeze the ball while lifting your buttocks off the floor and squeezing your thighs together. Lower your back down to the floor and repeat.
9: Ball leg curl

Targets your inner thighs, back and buttocks. Lay on your back and hold the ball between your lower legs.

To work your hamstring muscles, lie on your back and rest the back of your calves and thighs on the ball. Squeeze the ball by pushing your feet toward your buttocks. Release, repeat.
10: Ball shoulder flies

To work your shoulders, lay at an angle with your belly resting on the

ball, back straight, legs extended behind you. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and start with your arms at your sides. Raise your arms out to the sides until the dumbbells reach shoulder-level. Slowly release back to your sides and repeat. If you can’t do it all, then pick one exercise to perform daily. You will be amazed how five minutes a day will strengthen your core, improve your posture and balance, and help guard against back injuries.

Tip: Swap your office chair for a ball

If your job calls for sitting at a desk all day, then swap out your chair for an exercise ball. When sitting on an exercise ball, your body will constantly make small adjustments, often imperceptible, to remain balanced. These small movements, over the course of a day, result in the strengthening and tightening of your core.
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A great way to work your chest, triceps, upper pectoral and core muscles. Rest your upper thighs on the ball and place your hands on the floor shoulder width apart. Lower your upper body toward the ground until your arms are bent at 90 degrees, and then lift back up. This really targets your chest.
2: Ball sit-up

To work your quadriceps and buttocks, stand up straight and place your right ankle on top of the ball behind you so your weight is on your left leg. Slowly lower your body until your left leg is bent at the knee at 90 degrees and your right leg extends behind you. Rise back up and lower again. Alternate sides after 10 squats.
5: Ball jackknife

This works your abdominal, core and hip muscles. Sit on the top front of the ball and place your hands behind your head. Lie back until your back is touching the ball, and then slowly sit back up straight, lifting with your abs, not your neck.
3: Arm-leg extension

For abdominal and hip muscles. Place your hands on the floor shoulder-width apart, arms extended, ankles on the ball, and legs extended. Put your weight on your arms and roll the ball in toward your arms by bending your knees and waist. Extend your legs back out straight. Repeat.
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This simple exercise works abdominals, shoulders, chest and back. Sit on your knees and lean over onto the exercise ball, placing your forearms on the ball. Keep your back straight and bend your elbows at 90 degrees. Roll the ball forward and raise off your knees onto your toes. Extend your legs straight. Return to your knees.

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he area around Downieville is a great place to get away, to really get away, to literally get away. If you have a vacation in mind that really isn’t a vacation at all — you know, cell phone in hand, texting and talking away, keeping updated with the office on the laptop — then Sierra City isn’t for you because cell phone service and Internet connections are as rare as people and traffic in these parts. But it has a great place to stay. Herrington’s Sierra Pines Resort is the perfect home away from home for a weekend or a week. The restaurant serves tasty and hearty breakfast and dinner, and the cooks will prepare a rainbow trout should you hook one from the pond out front. Open the sliding back door in your room and listen to the continuous noise — sort of a soothing crash — of the waterfall that dumps fresh water into the North Fork of the Yuba River. The area offers nature in its purest form. Two baby ringtailed cats, normally found in the Arizona desert, wrestle on the rocks as either mommy or daddy sits nearby, eyeballing a tourist. You can eat, drink, sleep, watch TV and do a whole lot of nothing at Sierra Pines, and enjoy every second of this peace and quiet. And if you want to get even more away from it all, you can ask for Richard Blankenbiller and David Marcus. You’ll need them. They’re neighbors just up the road from Sierra Pines Resort, and they’ll take you darn-near all the way to the top of the Sierra Buttes — 8,600 feet up. The Pacific Crest Trail rolls through these parts on its way from Canada to Mexico. “I go up there all the time,

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The China Wall in the Sierra Buttes near Downieville was assembled with rock to build a road during the Gold Rush.

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and I have a good time,” said Marcus, our chauffeur for the day, first in his truck and then in his ATV for a ride up the buttes too bumpy even for his Jeep. During the ATV ride, we stop at one of more than 30 lakes in

the area, some of which you can only walk to. Upper Sardine was named after a mule during the Gold Rush. Volcano Lake is warm, and the surface is like glass on a comfortable, sunny day. At the shore of Volcano Lake is a

plaque with a quote from John Muir that reads: “Doubly happy, however, is the man to whom lofty mountaintops are within reach.” We park the ATV and set out on foot at 4,000 feet elevation. You can see forever up here. The air is fresh and clean, and wild flowers sprout from the mountains and between rocks. We hiked high enough to run our fingers through leftover snow. Blankenbiller, our guide, is the caretaker for the Sierra County Alliance. He knows his history and knows this area well. He shares that Downieville in

the 1850s was considered as a site for the state capitol and was the first town in the state to hang a woman. He points out the China Wall, massive rocks placed one on top of the other to build a long road for mining during the Gold Rush. You can see the old mountain mine. Ore cars remain up here, remains of the Gold Rush. “I just love it up here,” Blankenbiller said. “People come up here and enjoy it, and that’s the way it should be.” Blankenbiller and Marcus encourage visitors to look them up, and they’ll gladly take you to a place you’ll never forget.

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way. Free. (916) 786-2679 or www.fountainsatroseville.com. Second annual Veterans Pancake Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 Stone Canyon Drive in Roseville. $5 adults, $3 children 10 and under. Proceeds benefit The Soldiers Project. (916) 3376331 or mdindio@me.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 8
23rd annual Polish Festival from 12-6 p.m. in the city of Roseville parking lot, Church and North Grant streets. Polish food, beer and music. Free admission. (916) 782-7171 or www.polishclub.org. “Sex, Lies & Politics” murder mystery dinner theater (see inset for details) Harvest of Hope Gala from 6-10 p.m. at Dalla Terra Estate, 5862 Eureka Road in Granite Bay. Moonlight Over Morocco theme. Cocktails, silent and live auctions, entertainment, dinner. $200. Benefits the American Cancer Society. (916) 446-7933 or www.gala.acs events.org/harvestofhopegala. Splash from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Roseville Aquatics Complex, 3051 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd. in Roseville. Food, wine, music, $60 advance, $75 at door. Must be at least 21. (916) 783-8136 or www.rosevillechamber.com. Carwash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Tri-Counties Bank parking lot, Douglas and Sierra College boulevards in Granite Bay. $10. Benefits GBHS Marching Band and Color Guard. Lincoln Highway plays from 8-10 p.m. at the Fountains at Roseville, Galleria Boulevard and Roseville Parkway. Free. (916) 786-2679 or www.fountainsatroseville.com.
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FRIDAY, SEPT. 28
Granite Bay High School’s Homecoming will have the theme “Lost in Time.” Aerial fireworks at 7:30 p.m. and during the halftime show. Bill Santucci Memorial Golf Tournament at Sierra View Country Club, 105 Alta Vista Ave. in Roseville. 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. lunch, 12:30 p.m. golf, 5:30 p.m. reception. $125. Benefits The Santucci-Gaines Scholarship Fund. (916) 724-2438 or www. santucci-gainessf.org/index.html. Spaghetti Feed from 5-8 p.m. at ARC Center, 531 Vernon St. in Roseville. $10. Proceeds benefit Roseville/Rocklin Aktion Club. (916) 742-5026.

From left, Melyssa Flessing as Reporter Scoop Johnson, Ben Harwell as Bruce Airborne and Lyra Dominquez as Char Cole star in “Sex, Lies & Politics.”

‘Sex, Lies & Politics’
Have a unique dining experience with “Sex, Lies & Politics” murder mystery dinner theater. During a gourmet meal, watch a series of murders take place during an election in a small town. Try to solve the mystery of the killer by running investigations, interrogating the characters and filling out answer sheets. At the end
When: 6 p.m. Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 Where: Beermann’s, 645 5th St. in Lincoln Cost: $45 Info: (916) 209-3544

of the evening, prizes will be awarded to the best and worst detective teams. The dinner theater is taking place at three locations over the course of September, October and November, so there is plenty of time to reserve your seats.
~ Sydney Maynard

When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 14-Nov. 2 Where: Lou La Bonte’s, 13460 Lincoln Way in Auburn Cost: $39.95 Info: (530) 885-9193

When: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29 and Nov. 9 Where: The Station, 1100 Orlando Ave. in Roseville Cost: $39.95 Info: (916) 722-2405

SATURDAY, SEPT. 29
“Sex, Lies & Politics” murder mystery dinner theater (See inset for details) Carnegie Library Building Centennial Celebration dinner at 6 p.m. at Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive in Roseville. $50. (916) 773-3003. Romanian Festival from 12-7 p.m. at Royer Park, 190 Park Drive in Roseville. Romanian food and entertainment. Free. www. RomanianCenterSacramento.org. Houses of the Holy from 8-10 p.m. at the Fountains at Roseville, Galleria Boulevard and Roseville Parkway. Tribute to Led Zeppelin. Free. (916) 786-2679 or www.fountainsatroseville.com.

Comic Book Signing Event from 3-7 p.m. at Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd. in Roseville. Meet “Planet Protector” illustrator Bernard Chang. Free. (916) 7461550, www.roseville.ca.us/explore. Friday Night Standup at 8 p.m. at Blacktop Comedy, 7311 Galilee Road, Suite 150 in Roseville. $8. (916) 956-7285 or www.blacktop comedy.com.

Boulevard and Roseville Parkway. Old school and funk. Free. (916) 786-2679 or www.fountainsat roseville.com. Car wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Tri Counties Bank parking lot, Sierra College and Douglas Boulevards. $10. Benefits Granite Bay High School dance team.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 21
Second annual Sauce Off from 68:30 p.m. at Roseville Sports Center, 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd. Pasta sauce competition. Tasting tickets $12 presale, $20 at door, meal tickets $20 presale, $30 at door. Benefits Crime Stoppers and Parks & Recreation Senior Services and Programs. (916) 774-5505 or www.roseville.ca.us/sauceoff.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 16
Mumbo Gumbo at 6 p.m. at Royer Park, 190 Park Drive in Roseville. Music with New Orleans flavor. Free.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 14
“Sex, Lies & Politics” murder mystery dinner theater (see inset for details)

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22
The Remnantz from 8-10 p.m. at the Fountains at Roseville, Galleria Boulevard and Roseville Park-

SATURDAY, SEPT. 15
Inner Soul from 8-10 p.m. at the Fountains at Roseville, Galleria

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FARMER’S MARKET
The Farmer’s Market is back each Sunday morning. Stop by for some fresh vegetables and support your local farmers!

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MEETING ROOM
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Quarry Ponds Partnering with Placer SPCA Quarry Ponds will host the Pet Mobile on Thursday, September 20 from 10am to 1pm in the parking area. Stop by to adopt a pet or to just see the adorable animals and learn more about supporting your local SPCA.
Visit the Quarry Ponds mobile site by scanning our QR code with your smart phone app.

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