Granite Bay View - November 2011
Granite Bay View - November 2011
Granite Bay View - November 2011
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to your waist). It makes me so sad that such a good dog would have been homeless and destined to be destroyed. When I found out that Kodah was rescued from a Great Pyrenees group out of Granite Bay, I couldnt help but want to share the story of this local club and how they are helping large breed dogs in need of a home. Other articles that I
hope will inspire you this month include our cover story on Guchi Interior Design. Find out their tips on making over a space. We also profile a Granite Bay girl with dyslexia who is hoping to change stereotypes about the condition (page 26). Plus, we kick-off Mark Sotos new column, Sideline Conversations, which will focus on lessons learned from the local coachs life and his observations about Granite Bay. Happy Thanksgiving!
Michelle Carl is the editor of the Granite Bay View.
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Bruce and Katherine Kawaguchi of Guchi Interior Design stand in the foyer of a Granite Bay home they designed.
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atherine Kawaguchi is like the Band-Aid to your disorganized, ill-designed, badly feng-shuied living space. Which is to say: she can fix it. Not just cover it up with a beige flexifabric (unless you like that sort of thing). Kawaguchi is vice president and head designer at Guchi Interior Design, an interior design firm in Roseville dedicated to helping homeowners create beautiful homes one room at a time. Guchis clientele varies from renters to first-time homeowners to high-end clients in Donner and Granite Bay. Really, Kawaguchi can get excited about working with just about anybody. I become very close friends with the bulk of my clients, she says. Think about your relationship with your hairdresser.
Think about your relationship with your hairdresser. You tend to share some things because you know youre safe in that environment. The same thing happens in design.
Katherine Kawaguchi
You tend to share some things because you know youre safe in that environment. The same thing happens in design. She recounts her experience with a client from Fair Oaks named Lois, who came to Guchi with modest ideas of renovation and a very tight budget. Lois expected, at most,
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Want to redesign your space? Follow these guidelines, as suggested by Katherine Kawaguchi of Guchi Interior Design. Step 1: Look at the space and decide how you want to use it. Do you want to leave it in its existing use, or do you want to change it? Like changing an office to a study or reading area. Step 2: Think about what style youd like it to be. Do you want it to be formal? Super casual? California casual? Step 3: What are your Guchi Interior Design furfavorite colors? Color drives nished these Paris-inspired everything. Everything we dcor items for a raffle wear, everything thats fundraiser for the Sun City around us. Roseville Foundation. Step 4: Start with neutrals and then pop with some accent colors. Use maybe taupe, or whatever quiet colors you love, then come in with your teals and terra cottas. Step 5: Clean! Clean the windows inside and out. Get that space spick and span!
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Bruce and Katherine Kawaguchi of Guchi Interior Design added many touches to this Vista Del Lago home, including the window treatments seen here.
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Whats unique about Katherines design style is that she always looks into the future and how the design will function for a client 10 or 15 years down the road. A lot of designers only focus on whats good for the clients now.
Monica Magoffin, interior design coordinator at Guchi
The foyer in this Granite Bay home features a gold leaf pattern created using Guchi Interior Designs signature sugar treatment, a special technique that results in added texture and splendor.
budget though? Of course, Guchi undertakes more complex and extensive projects as well. The firm is licensed to install flooring, tiling and window coverings, and Guchis President Bruce Kawaguchi is a wellknown expert in the flooring field. Its a hard formula to pull off because lots of things that we do are so detailed, Bruce says. But we do operate in the spirit of a one-stop shop in a lot of ways.
Kawaguchi describes her design style as flexible. She says most of her designs tend toward the eclectic because of the kind of items her clients possess, like a dresser they inherited from their grandparents or a bed theyve had since their college days. Even Guchis showroom, which is richly styled with traditional and Tuscan swatches and artwork, features furniture that Kawaguchi finds in consignment shops, like the Goodwill or Restore in
Roseville. Kawaguchi often tries to use what clients already own because those items feel like home to them. I usually find one thing in the clients home that really speaks to me and end up creating an entire look based on it, Kawaguchi says. She also runs all of her designs through the screen of universal design, an approach that seeks to create environments that can be used by as many people as possible, regardless of their age, ability or status in life. Whats unique about Katherines design style is that she always looks into the future and how the design will function for a client 10 or 15 years down the road, says Monica Magoffin, interior design coordinator at Guchi. A
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Granite Bay artist Mya Louw works on her latest painting in her at-home studio.
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isiting an artists home is as wonderful as discovering a new art gallery. Theres a profusion of fabulous paintings the best of the artists work on display and so much to see. Mya Louws home is the per-
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LOUW: Artist was born in Holland and lived in South Africa before coming to Granite Bay
continued from page 9 tion on the other. Thats a photo of my daddy, she said, pointing to an old-style photo of a slender, young man in a sleeveless undershirt. It was created to celebrate his 90th birthday. Louw visits her father in Cape Town, South Africa, about three months of each year. The artist was born in Rotterdam, Holland, and lived in South Africa, Europe and the U.S. She
began formal, classical art training at age 13. I just wanted to paint like the Dutch masters, she said. After obtaining a fine arts degree with honors in painting at Rhodes University in South Africa, she did graduate studies at Polytechnics and the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. She and her husband, Etienne Louw, an architect, were married in
I often paint upside down. If it doesnt work upside down, then it doesnt work. Im not looking at bodies; Im looking at light and dark.
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Johannesburg in 1980. They moved to the U.S. 25 years ago and returned to South Africa for six years to help with
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the reconstruction of the country when Nelson Mandela came into power. They returned to the U.S., first to Roseville and then to Granite Bay, moving close to her sister who lives in the area. The Louws have two sons, one a biochemist in nanotechnology in Denmark; the other is on Wall Street. She enjoys this area and the landscapes and her paintings of the El Dorado area and Califor-
nia-gold hillsides are vibrant with color. Im a Northern California painter, she said. I just love it here. I would hate to have to rediscover the nuances of another landscape. Theres enough to keep me busy here. She pointed to a painting of flowers leaning against the wall next to the kitchen table.
Here I translated something from Matisse, she said, adding that she used to copy a lot to understand what is going on with colors, rhythms of design and how to formulate negative and positive spaces with color. I often paint upside down, she said. If it doesnt work upside down, then it doesnt
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lent whether its landscapes or figures, her use of color and composition draw the viewer in. When Louw is busy, she paints 24/7. My art broker tells me something needs to be finished in six weeks and I eat and sleep
my work, especially when the house is quiet. Sometimes exhaustion takes over, she said. Does she ever get painters block (similar to writers block)? Yes, she said. When I know something is wrong, but I cant lay a finger on it. It helps to have an honest critic or I take a good break for a day or two. She enjoys company and overnight guests. Friends keep me busy and keep me intellectually challenged. She also enjoys travel and just returned from a trip to Spain where she visited El Prado Museum in Madrid and the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. She unfolded a letter-size copy of a painting by Picasso with two figures in shades of gray. I think Im going to be influenced by gray, she said. But one imagines her grays will be vibrant. It will be my gray period, she said. But Im not ever melancholy.
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am Tobins home is a rescue-animal menagerie. Flocks of geese and ducks roam freely, ponies graze together in an oak-shaded corral, and a pair of attention-loving cats meander peacefully around the yard. But Tobins true love lies in her dogs. I work specifically for the dogs, Tobin says. I came out of retirement and went back to work. So to say that my life has gone to the dogs is an understatement. But its an OK reason to get up in the morning! Shes president of the Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Club, headquartered at her home in Granite Bay. The club held its annual awards dinner there last month. The casual, low-key event was indicative of club members warm and supportive relationships. The awards banquet is designed to thank and recognize the volunteers who go above and beyond, whether its rescuing dogs, or its working for the shows, or working on fundraisers, or cleaning, Tobin said. All of these people that come and I honor, they bust their tails. They do a lot. Veterinarian Dr. Brent Wooden, of the Old Town Animal Hospital in Fair Oaks, has worked with the rescue group for the past few years. Dr. Wooden was honored with thanks for his time, efforts, and expertise that have helped many dogs recover from trauma, abuse, or neglect. Its quite a good group, Wooden said. They do a really good job for the animals. The Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Club is a nonprofit group founded in October 1996 by a group of Great Pyr aficionados
Club treasurer Paul Henderson travels all the way from his home in Montara to attend their annual awards banquet. A year and a half ago, Henderson and his wife adopted Cluny, left, from the rescue group as a replacement companion to his dog Noel, at right.
We have a cradle-tograve commitment on these animals. So if life should happen divorce, lose your home, whatever these dogs come back here.
Pam Tobin, president of the Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Club
Dr. Brent Wooden microchips a rescue dog in preparation for its adoption.
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Pam Tobin, president of the Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Club, gets feeding time going in the kennel at her home in Granite Bay.
who wanted to preserve, protect and promote the large breed. Great Pyrenees dogs can grow to 100 pounds, stand 32 inches high and are primarily used for livestock protection. The breed is very old, with references dating to 1407, and was used by shepherds in the Pyrenees Mountains of southern France and northern Spain. Starting with 12 members, today the club has grown to over 400 members who rescue animals from as far away as
(and) starved. But no matter under what circumstances the dogs come into Tobins rescue group, theyre all given the care and attention needed to rehabilitate them into ideal pets for loving and qualified homes and families. We have a cradle-to-grave commitment on these animals. So if life should happen divorce, lose your home, whatever these dogs come back here, Tobin said. Were a resource for (owners) for the life of the dog. People call me at two in the morning, and its saved a couple of dogs lives because theyve gotten into things. And they call 24/7, 12 months out of the year, and were there.
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hree Granite Bay women Donna Chipps, Carol Wolfe and Char Donnermeyer led the charge in 2001 to form the United Way California Capital Regions Women in Philanthropy. I remember telling the gentleman at United Way who was responsible for major donors that I wanted to do more than just donate dollars, Chipps said. He asked me about beginning a womens group in Sacramento . . . Carol came on board right away, as did Char. At that time, United Ways across the country were starting womens initiatives.
United Way found that women like to really stay connected with their donations rather than kind of just donating once a year, said Amber Murry, vice president of marketing and communications, United Way California Capital Region. They want to have volunteer opportunities, networking opportunities. United Way sponsored a national two-day conference for cities that had already established Women in Philanthropy groups. The first was held in 2001 right after 9/11 in Washington D.C. which was a very interesting gathering of women, Wolfe said. Donna and I went to
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that. Its been 10 years now, and on Oct. 13 a special luncheon celebrated the 10th anniversary of Women in Philanthropy. This areas WIP group has espoused the specific cause of foster children who are about to age out. The luncheon was held in the open courtyard of Macys Downtown Plaza in Sacramento. It happens annually, but this one was special, with a video showing 10 keynote speakers from the past and reflecting the work that has been done. So many people really dont understand that at age 18 these kids are out on their own, said Donnermeyer. That money stops, their life at that particular home often stops, too.
So many people really dont understand that at age 18 these kids are out on their own. That money stops, their life at that particular home often stops, too.
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If youre a child in the system at 14 and you know youre going to be there until 18, then start planning now. Dont assume that your number one option is whatever everyones telling you to do ...
Chloe Walker, 23, former foster youth, current member of Women in Philanthropy
From just a few members the group is up to 286 members in 2011. They have raised more than $1 million since 2001, helped 300 foster youth per year for a total of 3,000. The percentage of foster youth in the program promoted to the next grade level is 93 percent compared to the national average of 45 percent. Thirty-four Life Skills Workshops have been held once a month for the last three years, teaching such topics as interview skills, public
speaking, assertive communication and financial literacy. Granite Bay WIP member Sandy Yasso got involved through Donnermeyer. They said that $1,500 was enough to emancipate one youth, to successfully launch one child, Yasso said. I felt that was so incredible, to think that amount would make that kind of a difference for a child. Former foster youth Chloe Walker, now 23, is one of the success stories.
She called for new members and pointed out how they can help foster youth overcome the barriers that they face.
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At 14, the abuse was so severe that I was placed into protective custody and long term placement until I was going to turn 18, Walker said.
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continued from page 21 The mentoring she received through Women in Philanthropy was invaluable. Her advice to foster youth is that it is never too early to start planning for aging out. If youre a child in the system at 14 and you know youre going to be there until 18, then start planning now, she said. Dont assume that your number one option is whatever everyones telling you to do ... If you think about it and youre savvy and you think about a Plan B and Plan C, youre going to be more successful. Because Plan A doesnt always work. Walker now has just three more classes to complete for her Associate of Arts degree from
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cant even imagine the challenge of an 18-yearold young adult being launched out of this program into wherever. Kitty ONeal, news anchor at KFBK, and Tim Ray, executive director at AT&T, served as co-masters of ceremony for the luncheon. We had a great time, it was so fun, and I think it spoke to our hearts today, too, said ONeal at the end of the luncheon. So thank you for making a difference in the lives of foster youth. Ray had plenty of encouragement to offer. I think its amazing what one woman can accomplish, he said. A packed room, with hundreds of women theres no stopping them.
Women in Philanthropy co-founders Carol Wolfe and Char Donnermeyer, of Granite Bay, at the organizations 10th anniversary celebration at the Downtown Plaza in Sacramento.
Sierra College. Then she will transfer to Sacramento State University to continue for a degree in deaf studies with a minor in social work or sociology. Having the personal and professional experi-
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waitress at 7 Sisters Italiano places down a plate with a large serving of pesto pasta and returns to the table a few minutes later. Can you tell its gluten free? she asks, raising her eyebrows. No, says my dining companion, impressed. Thats the best part, the waitress says, smiling. Owners Todd and Jeanine Morgan opened the Citrus Heights restaurant in December 2010 with a goal in mind: To make quality homemade Italian food in the vein of an old-school mom-and-pop eatery one would have found in Italy at the turn of the 20th century. That means authentic recipes, organic ingredients and homemade bread, sausage, dough, sauce, pasta and cheese. People should be passionate about food, not go to a restaurant and feel like theyre settling, Jeanine Morgan says. But the husband-and-wife team had another goal, which involved raising the bar on the taste of gluten-free food. To do so, Jeanine Morgan who suffers from celiac disease along with their two children and the majority of her 11 siblings creates her own line of convenient, gluten-free cuisine. You want something and you realize no one else is going to do it, so you shut up and realize you have to do it, she says. In the process, shes providing an enjoyable eating experience for those who often cant go to restaurants without worrying about the potentially dangerous impact on their health. Jeanine Morgans food is certified by the Celiac Sprue
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Chef Todd Morgan makes pasta at 7 Sisters Italiano restaurant in Citrus Heights.
Association. People come in here and try our food and cry. And we know we did our job, she says. Their gluten-free menu includes about 20 products, including desserts, and shes also experimenting with vegan and dairy-free dishes. I guess thats where my degree comes in, says Jeanine Morgan, who majored in biochemistry at Rutgers University. There are also plenty of nongluten free items available. The Morgans pride themselves on providing customers with a constantly evolving menu of reasonably priced dishes appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas devised by the trials and taste tests of Todd Morgan. The friendly chef often visits patrons tables, offering free samples, suggesting items not even on the menu or boister-
ously encouraging them to dig in! In October, he introduced a stew with sausage, mushroom, onion, garlic and marinara. This is a hearty meal, he says. Its a winter-time thing. For an appetizer, he recently created a mozzarella wrap filled with salami, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, capers, onions and olives. Hes always coming up with new recipes to try. I make a lemon pizza. People are totally freaked out by that, he says. He actually prefers his pasta
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few years ago, Jordan Heald marched into the office of A Touch of Understanding and said she wanted to be a speaker for the organization. The nonprofits Executive Director Leslie DeDora asked what she would speak about. Ill never forget what she said, DeDora said. She said she has dyslexia and her younger sister does too, and she doesnt want her to be teased the way she was. Who can say no to that? Jordan joined the groups Youth FORCE, which stands for Friends Offering Respect Creating Empowerment, and visits schools to spread awareness about disabilities.
Now a freshman at Granite Bay High School, Jordan, 14, isnt able to volunteer as much as she once did. But she still wants kids to know that its wrong to make fun of someone else because of a learning disability. I was made to feel bad inside because I wasnt like them, Jordan said. But now I feel so confident. I dont care what other people think. One out of every 10 Americans struggles with dyslexia, according to the International Dyslexia Association. Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability that impairs a persons ability to read, write, spell and sometimes speak. A person with dyslexia has trouble translating messages
Dyslexia hasnt held Jordan Heald, 14, back from doing the things she loves, such as playing guitar.
received from the eyes or ears into understandable language. Symptoms include difficulties with word recognition, mixing up similar words and poor spelling and decoding abilities.
Dyslexic people dont read backwards, although spelling can look jumbled because they have trouble remembering letter symbols for sounds and forming memories for words. People with dyslexia may be gifted in areas that dont require strong language skills, such as art, computer science, design, drama, electronics, math, music and sports. A list of prominent dyslexic people includes John Lennon, Ansel Adams, Jay Leno and Erin Brockovich. Jordan was diagnosed with dyslexia when she was in third grade. My first reaction was, Lets get her fixed, said her mom, Lavena Heald. Jordan was carted off to
tutoring. She tried homeschooling, then a charter school and then back to a public school Cavitt Junior High School, where she made the group of friends she still has today. Instead of trying to fix Jordan, her parents decided to encourage the areas where she shines. Lets work on everything shes really good at, Lavena Heald said. Jordan is a talented musician. She writes her own country music and performs cover songs at gigs around town. She plays the guitar, which she learned visually by watching her teacher. She cant read music, Lavena Heald said. But she can jam on the guitar.
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ts never too early to start thinking about your holiday shipping. At least that is what David Woodworth, owner of Pak Mail in Granite Bay, says. Woodworth, a Granite Bay native and a graduate of Cavitt Junior High and Granite Bay High schools, recently became a Pak Mail franchisee because he said he enjoys doing business in the community that raised him. Woodworth is offering tips for making sure your holiday presents arrive to their destination on time and in one piece.
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Woodworth says UPS and Fed Ex are very competitive with one another, and because of that, their prices tend to go back and forth within about 50 cents. He said the U.S. Postal service is generally more cost effective, especially with smaller items, but shipping tends to be a bit slower than other carriers and it is more difficult to get adequate insurance coverage.
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Woodworth says a wellpacked box should be able to withstand a fall from a two-story building, no matter how breakable the contents. Its fine to pack it yourself as long as you do it right, he said. Woodworth recommends getting advice from a professional or bringing it to a professional shipping center like Pak Mail. He says UPS and Fed Ex dont like paperwrapped packages because their feeders will rip off the paper. The U.S. Postal service does accept paper-wrapped packages, he said. Electronics usually require special consideration, including using static-free packing materials, Woodworth says.
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Woodworth says the sooner the better. In terms of making it there on time, plan ahead, he says. The more time you have, the lower rates we can use. It gets exponentially more expensive (to ship) as we get closer to the holidays. Woodworth says it generally takes about six business days for a package to get from California to the East Coast.
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hen Tara Delaney makes up her mind to do something, she follows the Nike motto, Just Do It. Tara and her husband, Bill, live in Granite Bay and are the founders of Baby Steps Therapy, a nonprofit therapy clinic located in Rocklin, which provides occupational, physical and speech therapy for children of all ages. I always knew I would work with children with disabilities, Tara said. When I was a young girl I had a friend who had Downs syndrome. She died when I was about 6 years old. I told my dad, Someday Im going to help people like her. My
dad said, You should do that Tara. It was just the way he said that made me realize this was going to be the focus of my career. Today Tara not only runs the Rocklin clinic but is also a nationally known child development expert, author of two books and seminar speaker who travels throughout the world educating school administrators as well as parents about sensory processing and autism spectrum disorders. Tara has a Master of Science in therapeutic science, a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy and more than 20 years experience in her field. Bill holds a masters degree in business
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When I was a young girl I had a friend who had Downs syndrome. She died when I was about 6 years old. I told my dad, Someday Im going to help people like her.
Tara Delaney, founder, Baby Steps Therapy
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The Delaney family takes time to read together at their home in Granite Bay. Pictured are Bill Delaney, left, Liam, 7, Tara and Maggie, 8. Bill and Tara are the owners of Baby Steps Therapy in Rocklin, a nonprofit company that offers occupational, speech and physical therapy for children.
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continued from page 29 administration and is a former Intel financial analyst who handles the business aspect of the Rocklin clinic. Jordan Holliday was one of Baby Steps first clients. He was about 2 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. He didnt speak much and preferred spending his time by himself. Today at age 7 Jordan is in second grade, learning to ride a bike and is socializing with other children. Jordans mother, Dina, said her sons progress is
due to the therapy he has been receiving at Baby Steps. Jordan has done a 180degree turn around since hes been here at Baby Steps, she said. But its not just the families who appreciate the Baby Steps Therapy approach. For Alba Barraza, the clinics service manager and speech language pathologist, its the type of therapy Baby Steps provides that drew her to Tara and Bill. I believe in the vision of the company, which is to provide quality therapy. Barraza said.
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I believe in the vision of the company, which is to provide quality therapy. Our job is to teach children how to communicate and thats where we concentrate.
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responsibilities of the therapy business. It helps that Tara and I share all the responsibilities, Bill said. Since we work together each day, we know what is going on in each others lives and that really helps. But no matter how busy their work lives become, Tara and Bill relish their time at home with Maggie, now 8, and Liam, 7. We are so grateful, Tara said. We love living here in Granite Bay and all it offers.
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community. That is why I want to encourage everyone to stay involved. I am pleased the Granite Bay community has been so involved in the update process, and hope everyone will review the draft plan and consider submitting comments to County staff. Other opportunities for public input are on the horizon. Both the Granite
Bay MAC and Planning Commission will formally review the draft plan and send their recommendations to the Board of Supervisors before we take action. I am convinced the process has been very productive, and the updated plan will offer a vision that will help preserve Granite Bay as one the finest communities in the Sacramento region.
The draft Granite Bay Community Plan may be reviewed at the Granite Bay Public Library, 6475 Douglas Boulevard, or online at: www.placer. ca.gov/Departments/ CommunityDeveloment /Planning/GBCPReview. aspx.
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keg of emotion that would forever change the way we view youth sporting events. In a burst of unfathomable rage, Thomas Junta confronted, attacked and beat to death fellow hockey dad Michael Costin over what witnesses say was ironically enough a disagreement on how rough practice had gone. I am not saying that this type of action would ever happen in Granite Bay, but could it? Look at what made national news in our area several weeks ago when two high school football teams had a bench clearing brawl. Some of the parents joined in, and a coach was later terminated for his involvement.
As unfortunate as the incidents above are, the issue has found its place in Americas consciousness serving notice that even the most simple of lifes pleasures is no longer so simple. Ask yourself, Have you ever witnessed any inappropriate behavior of parents toward children, coaches or officials at a youth sporting event? Before you answer no so emphatically, consider that yelling at a referee for missing a call qualifies as inappropriate behavior. So does the dad who angrily yells at his son to throw strikes as he labors on the pitchers mound. So is the coach who screams at his player not to miss the free throw seconds before the ball leaves the hand. I believe two factors define how and why parents react the way they do. The first is defining the power of the situation, which includes the factors that
cause a parent to react the way they do, (heat, drinking, a bad day at work). The second is the level of identification a parent has with his or her child (if your child is benched, youre benched. If your child is called out, youre called out). I am not suggesting that a parent should not identify with his or her child. Instead, the solution lies in not tying this identification with the outcome of the game. In the end, it is the winning and losing and all the trappings of success and failure tied to the outcome that send some parents off the deep end. Todays youth sports culture has taught parents to care too much about who wins and who loses. What our children and student athletes really want is to be with their friends and have fun playing whatever sport it is they chose. The adult mentality of winning championships has
interfered with this premise. The emotionally mature parent is the one who recognizes that spending time on the bench, coaches telling their child what to do, etc. are parts of the whole learning experience for their child. In sports as in life we learn about the joys of winning and sadness of losing. As a parent, you must remind yourself of what is really important when it comes to your child and sports. Would you want your child to come to your office and badger you about how you do your job? The bottom line: Relax, enjoy and know that sports will assist your children in receiving life lessons that will help them become better and more respectable adults. Dont ruin it for them.
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physically bullied, while 44 percent didnt report it. Forty percent say they want to harm themselves. Girls make up 67 percent of bullys. Twentytwo percent say they were bullied and later became a bully and 79 percent say they regret bullying someone.
with your spouse in front of your child. Watch for signs of bullying; guide the child and help him understand what he is doing wrong.
Tell someone
Every child has the right to feel safe and the power to stop bullying. Telling someone can change a childs life in fact, it can turn his life around. Clearly report: What happened? How often? Who was involved? Who saw it? Where did it happen? What has the victim done about it? Make a written report.
school or excludes himself from group activities, there is probably a problem of some kind. Talk about the experiences where it is happening. Reassure your child he has done the right thing by telling you.
Reforming a bully
Sometimes a child doesnt know bullying is wrong. He may be copying a sibling, or he hasnt learned how to socialize properly. Friends may be encouraging him to out aggressive feelings. Change will happen only with appreciation, love, guidance and support of parents remember change takes time.
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n exceptionally beautiful way to spend the day is walking the pebbled streets of charming Carmel and lounging on the picturesque beach. We just refreshed our memories of Carmels one square mile and always enjoy discovering something new. Carmel is a place to dine, shop, stroll and savor the unbelievable ambience of ivyadorned cottages.
Gustatory pleasures
For breakfast, savor the delightful banana and brown sugar pancakes at the Village Corner Mediterranean Bistro. Dont miss Wagon Wheel on Carmel Valley Road and brunch or cocktails at Mission near Carmel Beach. Savor a lunch at Flahertys Seafood. Bring your dog to Forge in the Forest in Carmel or sit outside by a fireplace. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Rio Grill in the Crossroads Shopping Center the walls have been painted with caricatures. Try Los Laureles Restaurant and Saloon for wonderful country dining. Try breakfast at Awakenings in nearby Pacific Grove, Sand Bar and Grill on the wharf in Monterey or dine with beautiful views at Nepenthe at Big Surs Ventana Inn.
The dog-friendly beach in Carmel has views of Pebble Beach golf course.
History
Since the late 1800s, Carmel has been the haven for writers, painters and poets. In 1906, the San Francisco earthquake drove many famous people, like Sinclair Lewis and Jack London, to Carmel. Today, locals and tourists flock to the professional theater, symphony orchestra, music concerts and cultural center after a day of exploring.
Shopping
Shop til you drop along Ocean Avenue and the side streets, visit The Crossroads, the Barnyard
Shopping Village and the Mid Valley Shopping Center. You will find exclusive products and handcraft-
ed treasures. For your sweet tooth, Carmels Cottage of Sweets was voted Americas No. 1 candy shop.
Getting Around
The sunset walk on the beach is incredible. Bring your dog along theres no leash law. Ride the free trolley to downtown, Carmel beach, Carmel Mission and Sunset Center.
Take a drive
Discover historic homes of the famous just off Ocean Avenue. Wind in and out of Monte Verde Street, Casanova Street, Camino Real and Carmelo Street. Enjoy the Scenic Road past lovely homes overlooking Carmel Bay. Stop for a picnic on the beach and proceed on to explore the Carmel Mission.
ITEMS NEEDED! - Board games (family type) Arts & crafts supplies Puzzles Bath & body products Diapers Baby Wipes Clothing (infant & school age): jackets, warm sweaters, pants, socks, shoes Homework supplies: educational books, paper, pencils, note books School snack items: fruit snack items, 100% juice boxes, crackers Gift cards: Target, Wal-Mart
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Cardio Kickbox Taekwondo Dance 4Play Balletone Belly Dance Bootcamp Meditation Zumba TRX Butts & Guts Express Power Lunch Personal Training Persian Dance Pilates Yoga Weight Lifting
Places to stay
For intimacy and a view, try the Carmel Wayfarer Inn. You can bring your dog to Doris Days Cypress Inn. Enjoy the secluded wonders and lavender plants on 500 acres of the Carmel Valley Ranch. Play croquet on the lawn at Bernardus Lodge. Enjoy the new Carmel Mission Inn or Mission Ranch located
Arts
For live performances, enjoy the Golden Bough Playhouse, home of the Pacific Repertory Theatre and Sunset Centers leading venue of top performers.
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FRIDAY, NOV 4 .
A Night of Offering active gallery event from 6:30-9 p.m. at Metro Calvary, 1660 E Roseville Parkway, Suite 100, in Roseville. Featuring sculpture, painting, short films, installation art and dance performances from various local Christian artists. Proceeds go to Ballet Rejoice. Tickets $20 at the door or by calling The Conservatory of Dance, (916) 624-1636. Info: www.the conservatoryofdance.com. Pioneer Quilters Guild 12thannual quilt show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, at the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive in Roseville. Admission is $7. The show features more than 100 quilts, and a quilt sale. The craft boutique will have 30 to 40 sellers with homemade jams, jellies, Christmas items, handcrafted jewelry, dolls and more. www. pioneerquiltersguild.org. set Blvd. in Rocklin. Holiday wares, bake sale. Proceeds benefit local families who have children with cancer or special needs. [email protected] Watershed Festival Art Show from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Adelante High School, 350 Atlantic St. in Roseville. Light food and beverages available. Free. Mandarin Festival at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St. in Auburn. Cooking stage, recipe contest, childrens activities, live entertainment, crafters and 15 local citrus farmers. Info: www.mandarinfestival.com.
THURSDAY, NOV. 10
Cowpoke Fall Gathering at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Goose Event Center, 3270 Taylor Road in Loomis. Well-known cowboy poets and musicians celebrate the past in stories, humor and song. Tickets and information: (916) 652-4480 or visit www.soplacer heritage.org.
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SATURDAY, NOV 19 .
Mandarin Festival (see Nov. 18 listing) Monty Pythons Spamalot (see Nov. 17 listing) Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade at 3 p.m. Route begins at Riverside/Vernon/Douglas intersection, proceeds east down Vernon Street, turns right at Folsom Road and ends at the Roseville Square Shopping Center. Free. (916) 7838136 Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration (See inset for details) Fun-Fashion-Firs, hosted by the Soroptimist International of Roseville, will begin at noon at the Timbers Ballroom at Sun City Roseville, 7050 Del Webb Blvd. in Roseville. $30. Proceeds benefit programs to better the lives of women and children. (916) 6241119. Gardening, Eating and Healing with Native Plants, presented by the Maidu Museum and Historic Site, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the museum, 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr. in Roseville. Living Wild author Alicia Funk and Mountain Maidu language teacher Ferrell Cunningham will lead discussion about gardening, cooking and healing with native plants of the Sierra Nevada. Free. (916) 774-5201. www.maidumuseum.org.
FRIDAY, NOV. 11
Salute to Veterans Pancake Breakfast, hosted by state Sen. Ted Gaines, from 8:30-10 a.m. at Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall, 110 Park Drive, Roseville. All those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and their families are welcome. (916) 783-8232, [email protected].
SATURDAY, NOV 5 .
Pioneers Quilters Guild 12thannual quilt show (see Saturdays listing). Crab & Shrimp Feed, hosted by the Roseville Host Lions, at 7 p.m. at the Placer County Fairgrounds (Jones Hall), 800 All America City Blvd. in Roseville. Fundraiser for local scholarships, scouting, and community projects. Cost $40/ person pre-sale only. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: (916) 783-8144. Crafty Ladies Holiday Bazaar from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Centerpoint Community Church, 515 Sunrise Ave. in Roseville. Decorations, crafts, gifts. (916) 989-3539. Fall Harvest Fundraiser for the March of Dimes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sutter Medical Center parking lot, One Medical Center
SATURDAY, NOV. 12
Cowpoke Fall Gathering (see Nov. 10 listing)
SUNDAY, NOV. 13
Sunday, Cowpoke Fall Gathering (see Nov. 10 listing)
SUNDAY, NOV. 6
Crafty Ladies Holiday Bazaar (see Nov. 5 listing) Santa Claws (see Nov. 5 listing) Emblem Fundraiser Breakfast from 8:30-11:30 a.m. t the Elks Lodge, 3000 Brady Lane in Roseville. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee, tea. $6.
THURSDAY, NOV. 17
Monty Pythons Spamalot at Three Stages at Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom. Showtimes at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 8 p.m. Nov. 18, and 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 19. Tickets $45-$65, with Premium tickets available for $79. www.threestages.net or (916) 608-6888.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9
Rocklin MOMS Club Holiday Boutique from 6-9 p.m. at the Rocklin Sunset Center, 2650 Sun-
FRIDAY, NOV. 18
Monty Pythons Spamalot (see Nov. 17 listing)
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