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ne house, seven girls, two bathrooms. Yes, I just returned from a long overdue girls’ weekend in Santa Barbara, my old college stomping grounds. It had been years—way too long in fact—since we roomies were all together in one place at one time. Having rented a house near the beach and right downtown, the weekend delivered countless throw-your-head-backlaughing moments reminiscent of the amazing times spent together in our 20s. Regardless of the years passed, time zones crossed and children born—it was like we never missed a beat. And while on this occasion we may have traded our less-luxurious, randomly decorated and perfectly simple off-campus “We don’t home for one that afstop playing forded modern décor, because we fabulous bedding and flat screens, it regrow old; ally didn’t matter—it we grow old was 1999 all over because we again. We could have stop playing.” been in sleeping bags —George and tents and it would Bernard Shaw have been just as great (maybe even better?!). Returning home after pretending to be 21 again for a few days, I was filled with giddy upon recounting the weekend to friends and family. I often daydream and say to myself, “oh to be back in school again…” as if my thoughts could mentally turn back the clock. But after this weekend, I realized, who needs school to feel young and carefree (I get that I’m not old, but you know what I mean…)? All it took for me was a break from my big girl schedule to “play” with friends again. The moments of silliness we share with loved ones keep that eternal flame of youth aglow, pushing us to never stop achieving that which our souls whisper to seek. This month find plenty of inspiration to revisit your beginnings in our “20+ Under 20” feature that captures local youth following their dreams. — Desiree
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he Placer Community Foundation (PCF) has initiated a new Placer County Library Fund that is intended to support libraries throughout the area. Friends of the Library groups from Placer County contributed a total of $25,000 to establish the endowment. Further donations will go toward additional resource materials, special projects, and extend the library system’s outreach. To contribute, visit placercf.org...The Sandwich Spot—a full-service deli offering delicious specialty and made-to-order sandwiches—is opening a Roseville location at 8200 Sierra College Boulevard. For more info, visit thesandwichspot.com...Don’t miss the last of the Tuesday Train Rides offered by the California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum on May 5 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. A ride in the authentic locomotive along the Sacramento River with its vintage coaches and open-air gondolas is sure to be fun! Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 6-17 (children under 5 are free). For more info, visit csrmf.org...Cosentino recently opened a center at 10015 Foothills Boulevard, Suite 150, in Roseville. The design showroom and warehouse carries natural, stone, quartz and architectural surfacing. Guests are invited to browse the selections for their kitchen and bathroom needs. For more info, visit cosentino.com...Do you know a senior who donates their time to better our community, or one who has made a difference in someone’s life? Nominate them now for Roseville Health & Wellness Center’s 2015 Active Senior of the Year award. Pick up a nomination form at the center’s front desk. Deadline is May 15. For more info, call Lisa at 916-6771200....Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin awarded nearly $5,000 in community awards on February 26; awardees included Undral Khuyag, Stephanie Lawler and Carol Parker, with special recognition going out to Fred and Acsa Hitchen. Teacher grants were also awarded, to help educators fund VOTE NOW! projects that would Style’s annual Readers’ benefit their classes. Choice Awards are back and voting begins May 4! For more info, visit Don’t forget to vote for soroptimistloomis. all your local favorites com...Sutter Health at stylefedh.com. Hurry, voting ends July 15. will be expanding by 60,000 square feet to add a new medical office building at 8 Medical Plaza Drive in Roseville...Congrats to Barbara Besana who was recently appointed as executive director of KidsFirst, which runs counseling and family resource centers and functions as the Child Abuse Prevention Council for Placer County...Placer County Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery was among 24 women elected officials nationwide, who were recognized by the Governing Institute for their outstanding contribution to the government. She is now part of a Women in Government Leadership Program that is focused on strengthening public-sector innovation, leadership and citizen engagement...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual Summer Fun Guide. — Compiled by Tara Mendanha
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uring his 31 years as Roseville’s Parks and Recreation director, Mike Shellito helped plan and execute over 50 major park improvement projects, including the Woodcreek Golf Course, the Roseville Sports Center, the Martha Riley Library and the Roseville Aquatics Complex. Upon his retirement, one project was even named after him—the Mike Shellito Indoor Pool—but for Shellito, the most rewarding part of his years with the city was helping to create recreational facilities for future generations to enjoy. “It’s a lot of people’s legacy,” he explains. “Myself, along with hundreds of people, helped make that happen. It’s wonderful to know that I had a hand in helping to create that.” Since retiring from the City of Roseville in 2010, Shellito continues to volunteer
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icking out a new swimsuit (or two), jumping into the pool, swimming for hours on end— these are cherished memories many of us have of our childhood summers. Unfortunately, many children in our community can’t afford a swimsuit, and the opportunity to learn how to swim is even less likely. Learning the important skills of swimming and water safety can be lifesaving. Operation Swim is here to help! THE GOALS OF OPERATION SWIM: 1. Collect donations of new swimsuits and beach towels for children in need. Donations are currently being collected at the Mike Shellito Indoor Pool. Check the website for more locations. 2. Provide swim lessons to at least 150 children in need through monetary donations. For every $40 collected, a child will receive a new swimsuit, beach towel and swimming lessons. HOW CAN YOU HELP? All donations are accepted—you name the amount. To donate, visit roseville.ca.us/ operationswim or call 916-772-PLAY and say you would like to be a part of Operation Swim. — Pam Allen For more information about Roseville Parks and Recreation, visit roseville.ca.us/parks.
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hile they may be small, when it comes to nutrition and flavor, nothing beats the power of blueberries. In terms of popularity, blueberries rank second in the U.S. (strawberries are number one), and they happen to be one of the few fruits that are native to North America. Blueberries are at the head of the class nutritionally, too, with their abundance of vitamin C and manganese. What’s more, they’re low in fat and sodium, a good source of fiber, contain only 80 calories per cup, and are rich in many types of antioxidants and enzymes. Try adding a handful to your breakfast cereal or smoothie, baking them into your favorite muffin recipe or in an elegant dessert layered with yogurt and served in a parfait or wine glass. They’re also delicious mixed with wine and ginger and layered on a pan-roasted pork chop (for the recipe, visit stylergbr.com).
SELECTION AND STORAGE When shopping for the best-tasting blueberries, it’s a good idea to shake them; if they seem to move around freely in their container, you can safely assume they’re not too soft, moldy or damaged. Blueberries are considered to be the most delicious when they maintain a consistent color of blue. Take note to avoid berries that are dull in color, as these tend to be soft and sometimes watery. Moisture is indeed the fruit’s enemy and can cause it to decay at a faster rate than those that are kept dry; therefore, don’t wash them until ready to use, and place in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to three days (if kept at room temperature, they’ll usually spoil after a day or two). If you find yourself with more than a three-day supply, freezing them is a good option 14 stylergbr.com - May 2015
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rom May 2-3, the Rocklin Ramble is taking over JohnsonSpringview Park. Each day includes a 5K crazy fun obstacle course with a superhero theme for teams, individuals and families. This year’s event features new and exciting obstacles and special team challenges; pre-registration is required. Food Truck Mania comes to Johnson-Springview Park the fourth Thursday of the month (through October) from 5-8:30 p.m. Dine on gourmet food truck offerings in a beautiful park setting with family and friends, while enjoying activities, entertainment and fun! — Tracie Colamartino For more information on these events and others, visit rocklin. ca.us/depts/parksnrec/special_events/default.asp.
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reakfast burritos are the pinnacle of breakfast foods—minus the orange juice, it’s an entire breakfast table rolled into one soft tortilla. As such, I have high standards for them—they should be full of flavor, like a stacked plate at a good Vegas buffet. Thankfully, I uncovered a goldmine at Short Stuff Café. Don’t let its hidden location at the Chevron station deter you. At Short Stuff, you can fill up the gas tank while a quality breakfast fills yours. I was lucky enough to try the Sausage Wrap (sausage, eggs, pepper jack cheese and green onions), and was surprised at the freshly fried fluffiness of the eggs—which are real I might add, and made right in front of you—and the cheesiness of the gooey pepper jack within a chewy tortilla. What the café lacks in seating and ambience it makes up for in tastiness and convenience. The burrito silenced my early morning tummy rumbles and rivaled every other breakfast wrap I’ve tasted, which made me realize that Short Stuff truly has the right stuff for the most important meal of the day. Short Stuff Café, 1505 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-786-3935. — Adrianna Valencia
Go loco this Cinco de Mayo by sampling Style staffers’ 10 favorite local Mexican dishes. Just don’t forget the margaritas! In no particular order… 1. For a meal that’s filling and feels guilt-free, order the Chicken Taco Salad at Jimboy’s Tacos. It may be the only “salad” I crave. jimboystacos.com 2. As a kid, frozen taquitos were my fav, so it’s no surprise the fresh-made Chicken Taquitos at Casa Ramos are my grown-up go-to. casaramos.net 3. The beer-battered Fish Tacos at Don Quixote’s Mexican Grill are consistently crunchy, fresh and flavorful. What’s more, you can customize between regular or spicy (perfect for my fire-loving palate)! thedon.net 4. Spicy and citrusy, the Tostada de Ceviche at Plaza Jalisco never fails to impress the taste buds. plazajaliscorestaurant.com 5. Sometimes less is more, and the Al Pastor Tacos at Fresh Mex Jalisco Grill are proof. Meat, salsa, cilantro, onions and corn tortillas are the makings of Mexican food success. jaliscogrill.com 6. The Super Nachos at Rudy’s Mexican Gourmet Restaurant have a perfect ratio of chips to toppings, ensuring each bite gets loaded with goodies galore. 916-435-4050 7. The Chile Relleno Burrito at Taqueria El Tapatio is easily enough for two meals, but it’s so scrumptious that stopping halfway through is hard! 916-788-0212 8. For a simple supper that hits all the right flavor notes, try the Steak Quesadilla at Dos Coyotes Border Cafe. How can you go wrong with gooey, melty cheese and tender meat in a grilled tortilla? doscoyotes.com 9. When you’re craving something off the usual Mexican food path, try the Mulitas (think of a corn tortilla quesadilla on steroids) at Chando’s Tacos. chandostacos.com 10. The aptly named Super Burrito with carnitas at Los Cabos Grill isn’t only “super” and titanic in size, but tasty too. Try it “wet,” and thank me later. loscabosgrill.net — Megan Wiskus
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NORTH AUBURN ART STUDIOS TOUR Eighteen artists in North Auburn are opening their home galleries to the public between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. both days. Peruse (and purchase) photographs, jewelry, paintings, pottery and more. The event is free and also features demonstrations. northauburnartists.com
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ARMED FORCES DAY GALA Sacramento Blue Star Moms—a nonprofit veterans service organization—is hosting this gala at 6 p.m. at the Timber Creek Ballroom. The dress code is semiformal or uniforms, as the event honors men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and Gold Star family members. sacramentobluestarmoms.org
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CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT The Gathering Inn of Roseville invites you to tee off at Whitney Oaks Golf Club! Registration includes 18 holes, a cart, and a 19th-hole celebration that features a raffle. Proceeds benefit the Gathering Inn, which offers help to people who’ve fallen on hard times. 916-847-2909 18 stylergbr.com - May 2015
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Don’t miss this 5K obstacle course at Johnson-Springview Park. Continuing with the “superhero” theme, this year’s adventure promises to be fun for individuals, families Kitchen and teams. Beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing till noon, enjoy entertainment, vendors, activities and more. rocklin.ca.us/ Bath rocklinramble Granite
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CONCERT ON THE SQUARE The Spazmatics, a new wave band from the ’80s, will perform at the Vernon Street Town Square at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks and a beer garden will also be on tap. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the event is free. roseville.ca.us/events 3/13/15 4:46 PM
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PLACER POPS INAUGURAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Head to Whitney Oaks Golf Club at 8 a.m. (registration begins at 7 a.m.) for Placer Pops Chorale’s first annual fund-raising event featuring breakfast treats, goodie bags, prizes, a barbecue lunch, vouchers for free golf clubs, green fees, range balls and a cart. placerpops.org
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Derby Day photo by Diana Miller Photography. North Auburn Art Studios Tour-The Robots Are Coming by VIncent DiLeo. All other photos courtesy of their respective organizations.
DERBY DAY 2015: HATS ON FOR THE KIDS
MORE EVENTS Through May 9 – The Lettered Life of a Mountain Maidu Woman: An Archival Portrait of Marie Mason Potts. Maidu Museum and Historic Site is hosting this ongoing exhibition featuring archival correspondence, boarding school records and photographs of the life of political activist, Marie Mason Potts. Don’t miss taking a peak into her extraordinary life. roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum May 1-3 & 8-10 – Calendar Girls. This popular movie and play about a group of everyday women posing for a calendar to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital is now showing at the State Theater in Auburn. brownpapertickets.com/e/1311364 May 2, 9 & 16 – A Tail of Two Pawn Shops. In this twist on the classic Little Mermaid, Ariel has no wish to leave the sea. She owns the most successful pawn shop under the sea, and every crab, shark and flounder bring her their gadgets, gizmos, and thingamabobs when they need a few extra clams. But what happens when a handsome prince from land stumbles upon her shop while scuba diving? Find out at the Roseville Theatre Arts Academy (11 a.m. and 2 p.m. shows). rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com May 3 – Bicycles Plus Diva Night. Celebrate women in cycling while enjoying food, drinks, discounts and fun—all from 5-8:30 p.m. at Bicycles Plus in Folsom. Free, but donations will help women and children at the Powerhouse Transition Center. bpdiva.com May 5 – Downtown Tuesday Nights. Everyone’s favorite family-friendly event is back! From 5-9 p.m., Vernon Street will be filled with vendors, entertainment, live music, a kids’ fun zone, food, a classic car show and more. Admission is free. downtownrosevilleevents.com May 9 – Women's Self-Defense Workshop. The STUDIO Martial Arts & Fitness in Roseville will offer a free cardio kickboxing class and selfdefense class to all moms in honor of Mother's Day from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees need not be members to participate; the fee for non-moms and non-members is $15, with all proceeds benefitting the Hearts that Care. trainatthestudio.com May 14 – Roseville Chamber's Signature Business Event of the Year. Join nearly 700 business professionals, elected officials and community influencers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bayside Blue Oaks Campus for a day featuring a business showcase, breakout sessions, lunch, keynote speaker Sett Mattison and more. roseville2015.com May 16 – Roseville Greener Gardens Tour & DIY Expo. Take a self-guided tour of up to 10 Roseville gardens showcasing the best examples of sustainable living in the area. The free DIY expo features industry experts in landscaping and gardening, and various displays and demonstrations. Both events take place at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. roseville.ca.us/greenergardens May 16 – “I Love the ’80s” Fun Run. Gather at the Vernon Street Town Square at 8:30 a.m. to warm up for the 10K kicking off at 9 a.m., and the 5K at 9:15 a.m. Stick around for a dance party, games, contests and other ’80s fun. Prizes will be given out for the best and most creative costumes, icon and dance moves. roseville.ca.us/events May 27 – 2015 Senior Health & Fitness Day. Head to Roseville Health & Wellness Center (1650 Lead Hill Boulevard) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for great food, educational seminars, classes, free health screenings, games, door prizes and more. Free for everyone; no membership required. rosevillehwc.com May 29 – Woof, Wine & Dine. Bring your leashed four-legged friends to the Vernon Street Town Square from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and enjoy samples from local fine dining restaurants, beer and wine tasting, basket raffles, live music, a "muttini" bar and more. Proceeds benefit the Placer SPCA, the largest and most comprehensive animal welfare provider in Placer County. placerspca.org/woofwinedine May 30 – Old Town Auburn Fine Art and Wine Faire. Head to Old Town Auburn from 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for some fine art, plein air painting and live music; for a nominal fee, taste Placer County Vintners Association wines and food by Max’s Restaurant. 530-888-1585
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outtakes KERRIE KELLY DESIGN LAB’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY & COSENTINO’S GRAND OPENING
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ST. BALDRICK’S FOUNDATION HEADSHAVING CELEBRATION March 7 Roseville Galleria Photos by Melissa Babasin Photography.
March 12 Cosentino, Roseville Photos by Dante Fontana.
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Eduardo Cosentino and Nil Koray
Mike Paris, Katie Tomlinson, Kerrie Kelly, Vinny Catalano, Robert Brazier, Lori Vaught, Erika Halstenrud and Patrick Ramos
Kerrie Kelly, Alicia Kerr, Lisa Baichtal and Jill Williams
Kerrie Kelly, Nar Bustamante and Patty Dominguez
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February 28 Roseville Sports Center at Mahany Park, Roseville Photos by Tice Elkins and Bill Bowen.
March 6-7 St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, Rocklin Photos courtesy of Barbara Woolman.
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I also became friends with working artists and began studying the masters of impressionism.
HLB: Why did you choose to work with oils and in the impressionist style? VB: I studied oil painting because of the texture and richness it has. I’m primarily an oil painter, but work in watercolor and acrylic as well. I love the vibrant energy and painterly quality of impressionism.
HLB: How did you get started in plein air? VB: I’d been hearing how beneficial working on location—directly
Chasing the Light by Heather L. Becker
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or years, Victoria Brooks lived the fast-paced Southern California lifestyle as a graphic designer/art director for television and movies. Ultimately wanting to be a fine artist, she went back to school to study painting and eventually traded city life for the Loomis countryside. Brooks recently celebrated her 10th anniversary of teaching international plein air workshops (her next one is September 28-October 5, 2016, in the French Riviera); in addition, she instructs a weekly “Impressionist Oil Painting” class at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center and a plein air painting workshop (May 16-17) through the Mendocino Art Center. You can view her work at the Old Town Gallery of Fine Art in Auburn, Patris Studio and Art Gallery in Sacramento, and the Loomis Art Loop (May 9-10).
HLB: What do you love most about your community? VB: The sunshine! Living in the foothills is beautiful and sort of a midway point between the Northwest and tropical Los Angeles— [except there’s] a lot more open space and less [people]. There are many wonderful artists and art organizations here, too.
HLB: What inspires you most? VB: Beauty. It’s all about the light and how it illuminates the landscape, figure, portrait or still life. I’m always “chasing the light” and trying to capture that effect in oils.
HLB: Do you ever get “artist’s block”? VB: Not often. I have a wonderful library of my favorite artists (deceased and alive) who guide me in some of the problem solving that arises in oil painting. I usually have several paintings going at once and can let one rest while I work on another and think about how to improve the first. Most people don’t realize how much of painting is done in the mind first. For more information, visit vbrooks.com.
HLB: Tell us about your early days as an artist? VB: I grew up in Portland, Oregon, and my parents gave [my siblings and me] art supplies to keep us busy during all those rainy days. I was always sketching and painting. In high school, I painted posters and sold them to teachers and students. Then in college, I chose to study graphic design, which included lots of art classes.
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artbeat Save the Date! June 20 – Garden Party. At a secret two-acre garden location in Granite Bay, surround yourself with food, drink and a “fantastical” cast of characters at this fund-raiser for the future Museum of Wonder & Delight to open on Sutter Street in Folsom. For tickets (on sale May 10) and more info, visit folsomhistorymuseum.org.
Photo of artist by Dante Fontana. Artwork photos courtesy of Victoria Brooks.
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from life—was from my artist friends. I finally took a plein air workshop with Arizona artist Matt Smith. I had no idea what I was doing, but he shared everything with me and I was hooked! What I love about plein air is the challenge of capturing the color and atmosphere of a live subject. Capturing the moment with the sun racing across the sky forces you to see and paint quickly, giving it a spontaneous and fresh feel.
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furry friends with benefits 6 Benefits of Pet Ownership //
Not everyone is equipped to own a pet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spend time with animals. Check out your local animal shelters and rescues to see what volunteer opportunities are available. Many of these nonprofits need dog walkers or someone to help socialize cats. It’s a fun, rewarding and meaningful experience that can make you feel good and help the potential pet have a greater chance of finding a forever home. Check out Placer SPCA (placerspca.org), Animal Services in Diamond Springs (edcgov.us/ animalservices) and Folsom Felines (folsomfelines.org).
THERAPY DOGS You and your dog can become someone else’s best friend. It’s beyond rewarding to share your pet with someone who needs support, encouragement or simply unconditional love. Our area has several groups: • Sacramento-based Lend a Heart Lend a Hand Animal-Assisted Therapy brings dogs of all sizes to people of all ages for an interaction of love. • Mercy’s Hospice Source of Unconditional Love (SOUL) program brings animals to terminally ill patients and their families for a loving break from sadness and sorrow. • Sutter Roseville Medical Center has several dog/human teams that offer support and a bright spot during a hospital stay.
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he paw print shaped bumper sticker asks: “Who rescued who?” Although the grammar is incorrect, the sentiment is spot on. Who benefits from the partnership more: the human or the pet? Judith Esquivel, a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Roseville, says “Pets of any size, from fish to horses, are instrumental in helping people get better from physical or emotional issues.” She says there are multiple scientific studies that prove pets enrich our lives in many ways. “Animals are very intuitive to our needs and feelings,” Esquivel says. “They care about you in a way a fellow human might not.” Dr. Brad Cahoon, owner and veterinarian of the Veterinary Healing Centers of Folsom and El Dorado Hills, agrees. “My relationship with animals as a veterinarian has enabled me to value them in a unique way,” Cahoon explains. “They don’t judge you and are always loyal friends and companions.” In his integrative practice, which brings Western and Eastern medicines together, he sees a lot of good in relationships between pets and their owners. “Entering into a relationship with a pet creates an opportunity to care and bond with them...This responsibility and position as a caretaker gives the pet owner a purpose. In return, the animal’s love and devotion can help these individuals heal from all types of physical and emotional traumas.” Here are six additional health benefits of cohabitating with a furry friend.
Shari (human) with Jax
4 / Peaceful Petting The act of stroking the fur of an animal is proven to bring about all sorts of calming effects, including reducing blood pressure and heart rate.
5 / Physical Prowess Just having that friendly, all-loving pet around can help you lower cholesterol levels and ease pain. No matter what happens—from job loss to financial problems—your furry friend will still be happy to see and stand by you. As James Taylor sings in his hit “You’ve Got a Friend”—You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am, I’ll come running to see you again. In other words, your best buddy will be there if you’re down.
6 / Disease Detector Science has proven that certain dogs have the ability to detect some cancers. Also, therapy dogs can be used to tell diabetic owners when their blood sugar is dangerously low.
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Stephen (human) with Baxter
1 / Allergy and Asthma Assistance It sounds counter intuitive, however, recent studies show infants exposed to animals are less likely to develop allergies or asthma in adulthood.
2 / Socialization Success Having a pet can increase opportunities for social interactions. A dog is a natural conversation starter and can lead to friendships…and beyond.
3 / Exercise Incentive Pets need attention and care. Having a canine means a daily walk. Whether it’s around the block or a long run, both you and your pooch will reap all of the health benefits.
Oliver and Scooter
Top photo courtesy of Jess Gibson Photography.
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ourkids BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT “Foster parenting can be a terrifically rewarding experience,” says Richard S. Knecht, MS, client services director at Children’s System of Care-Placer County. “Helping young people who’ve not experienced the peace and joy of family is life-changing for all involved.” Foster parents receive a monthly stipend from the state to feed, clothe and otherwise meet the needs of the child. Individuals wanting to foster need to:
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• Apply for a license from the state to ensure health and safety requirements are met • Attend an orientation, as well as an 18-hour training program, and become First Aid and CPR certified • Pass a TB test and health screening, get fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check For more information, call 1-800-KIDS4-US.
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hen Destiny Bullock’s mother was arrested for drug possession and her grandfather was too elderly to care for her, the then oneyear-old was put into foster care—a temporary living arrangement for neglected or abused youth whose parents are legally not capable of caring for them. At 14-monthsold, Lilliput Children’s Services placed her with the Bullocks, a family who fought to keep her, even after Destiny’s mother was released from jail and wanted custody. Her birth mother “was unable to prove to the court that she could provide and take care of me,” says the 22-year-old, who was eventually adopted by the Bullocks and now lives in Citrus Heights. While Destiny forgets most of her childhood, one thing stands out: “I remember having a close bond with my family, especially my mom, Peggy,” she says. These days, Destiny is happy and eager to get rid of foster care’s stigma. “Being a foster child doesn’t automatically make one bad or damaged,” she says, explaining kids need good role models and a positive environment. “The key is to surround children with strong role models who can build [them] up and teach them how to be a good person,” Destiny says. Being in foster care isn’t easy. Children are separated from loved ones, friends, schools, teachers and everything they know. “It’s very
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scary for a young person—they are typically removed from their home suddenly, by a stranger, and with little understanding of why,” says Dr. Laura Heintz, PsyD, chief executive officer at Stanford Youth Solutions in Sacramento. “Then they await placement or go to a shelter. Wherever they go, it’s different than [what] they know. It’s hard to have a sense of belonging.” Heintz explains kids in foster care also face emotional family visits, as well as court hearings. Life feels “unpredictable and it’s very hard for them to trust adults,” she says, noting if kids can make a connection, it’s devastating when those adults—such as social workers—leave the child’s life. Many kids get reunited with their birth parents, but others remain in the system. The median number of months in foster care for kids in California is 14. Of the kids who entered in the first half of 2012, one year later, 39 percent were reunified with their families and 58 percent remained in foster care. “There are far more children in foster care that need a permanent, adoptive home than there are families available to adopt them,” says Elizabeth Morabito, community relations manager at Lilliput Children’s Services, noting Lilliput recruits foster families who are also committed to adoption. “In California, about 10,000 children are not going to return home and need to be
LOCAL FOSTER CARE ORGANIZATIONS California Department of Social Services
cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/pg59.htm, 916-657-2268 Foster Resources by California County
childsworld.ca.gov/pg2692.htm California CASA
californiacasa.org/fostercare/index.htm Lilliput Children’s Services
lilliput.org, 800-325-5359 Foster Family Service
fosterfamilyservice.org/default.aspx, 530-295-1491 Stanford Youth Solutions
youthsolutions.org/foster-care, 916-344-0199 Foster Care Program-El Dorado County
edcgov.us/humanservices/protective_services/ foster_care_program.aspx, 530-642-7100 Foster Care Program-Placer County
placer.ca.gov/departments/hhs/children/fosterparent, 530-886-3620 Koinonia Family Services
kfh.org adopted today”; and as kids get older, getting adopted becomes less likely. Last year, nearly 2,000 youth “aged out of the system,” without a family connection, which means they turned 18 while in foster care. “All it takes is one caring adult to make a difference in the life of a child,” says Morabito. “With the support of a family, youth have better chances of graduating from high school, attending college and holding a steady job.”
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by Morgan Cásarez
have made. They also feel better from the clean water that they’re drinking so miss school less frequently. Clean water helps mothers breastfeed their babies and helps fight malnutrition.” In addition to accepting tax-deductible donations through the organization’s website, Bowin and her supporters are currently seeking volunteers interested in writing grants to secure much-needed funding. “Taste of Loomis,” a local celebration of food, wine, live music and dancing, also benefits the organization. This year’s event will be held Friday, June 19, at the Blue Anchor Stage and Park in downtown Loomis; advance tickets are available on FOA’s website for just $40. “The number of children who die from lack of clean water just breaks my heart. Everyone deserves the basic human right to have access to [it],” Bowin shares. “I am thankful to have so much, and I’m always up for the opportunity to give back. This life is so much more about giving than receiving. To see someone’s life impacted in so many ways from the hard work that we do is such a blessing.”
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Carrie Beth Bowin, Matthew Watson and Elham Watson
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ollowing a near-death experience in 2007, Carrie Beth Bowin says she was inspired to serve others. She began by moving to Ecuador and working at an orphanage. The experience was so rewarding that, with the help of friends, she founded her own non-profit organization in 2009, dedicated to affecting positive change in the world. While doing relief work in Haiti following the catastrophic earthquake of 2010, Bowin once again found inspiration. “People were coming into our clinics suffering greatly from dehydration and parasites. Children were begging us for water,” she explains. “I knew there could be a way to end this needless suffering and that is when our foundation started focusing on water and clean water needs around the globe.” As executive director of the nonprofit For One Another (FOA), Bowin and her team of mostly volunteers donate Sawyer Point One water filtration kits to orphanages, clinics, schools and small communities throughout North, Central and South America, and India and Africa, while educating children about hygiene. “It’s an amazing thing to be a part of changing the lives of others in the sense that clean water actually saves lives,” says FOA Board Member, Elham Watson. “We have met people who lived with severe health issues due to waterborne illness and as a result of our water filters, experienced a completely improved quality of life.” According to UNICEF, more than 1.1 billion people lack access to safe and affordable water, while End Water Poverty—a global coalition dedicated to combating the world’s water and sanitation crisis—reports that access to clean water and proper sanitation could save the lives of more than half a million children. “I know our foundation has saved lives,” Bowin says. “Children in rural areas can go to school because they do not have to walk as far to get water with the solutions that we
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better with age 5 Tips to Increase Intimacy by LeeAnn Dickson
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sion is an evolving part of the whole.” In her practice, Improve Intimacy, she sees people of all ages—helping older people, however, is very close to her heart. Being of a certain age isn’t a crime; we need to count it as a blessing. As the old Irish proverb advises: A new broom sweeps clean, but the old brush knows all the corners. Here are five tips to help you bring some love back into your life.
1 / Communicate with your partner or with a therapist. Talking about your wants, needs, and possible problems helps you and your partner avoid misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
2 / Set the mood and build up to a romantic interlude. Put on Sinatra, light the candles and pour the wine. Then, when the mood is set, take your time and enjoy each other.
3 / Mix it up. Try something new and
maybe try another time to enjoy each other. Morning is the new night when it comes to having a romp—some have more stamina when rested and fresh.
4 / Increase stimulation. Don’t rush— it’s the journey not the destination that brings the most satisfaction. As we age, certain areas tend to get dry; thankfully, there are many over-the-counter products to help in that delicate department.
5 / Just do it. Don’t let negative stereotypes stop you from enjoying this very important part of living. Get on with it, and have a good time! Rocklin couple Fred and Ethel Mertz* know Fisher is right. “We’re in our 70s and are both healthy and feel great, so we’re not going to let that part of our lives fade away,” Fred says. Ethel agrees. “We just don’t make a big deal of it—we enjoy ourselves and have a fun and fulfilling sex life.” *Names changed to protect their identity.
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s baby boomers, we want to stay as young in our bodies as we feel in our minds. Thankfully, science has helped make this happen by creating better lotions, potions and miracle cures, which keep aging at bay; while our TV sets are filled with anti-aging advertisements promising plumper this and smoother that. Even though the wrinkles aren’t as deep as our parents and liver spots are a thing of the past, there are some areas of our bodies that—to put it delicately—may not function as well as they once did. When it comes to sexual function, some of our parts and/or the sum of our parts may not be working as intended. “Performance issues, such as erectile dysfunction (ED) or low to no desire, are often more of an emotional or physiological problem than purely physical,” says Dr. Fran Fisher, an AASECT certified sexual counselor who’s based in Granite Bay. And she’s right. With derogatory terms like “dirty old man” and “cougar” being bantered about, it’s easy to start believing that after a certain age society dictates that intimacy in our life is over. Well, it doesn’t have to be. “We can all be sexual to the day we die, if we choose to,” Dr Fisher explains. “However that looks—it’s beautiful. Aging changes everything in our lives, and sexual expres-
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Eskaton Village Roseville Multi-Level Community: Assisted Living and Memory Care 1650 Eskaton Loop | Roseville 916-432-5058 | eskaton.org Lic. #315002052 Welcome to Eskaton Village Roseville, a gated multiservice retirement community in popular Placer County. Our emphasis is on wellness, nutrition and socialization to nourish body, mind and spirit. Residents experience the benefits of community living — good friends and neighbors, support services and caring staff — as well as a range of features and amenities. Personal assistance is offered when needed for tasks of everyday living like bathing, dressing and grooming. Our pet-friendly community features a clubhouse with swimming pool and spa, beautiful courtyards, a café bistro and fitness center. Benefits include: Smart-sensor technology for enhanced wellness • Medical Partner Program (on-site appointments with a medical professional) • Around-the-clock caregivers and licensed nurses on site • Restaurant-style dining with a variety of menu choices • Full activity program, including Brain Fitness, exercise classes, lifelong learning and excursions • Kids Connection Intergenerational program • Life enrichment initiatives, like music and pet therapies • Free Wi-Fi We also offer short-term stays. Guests enjoy the same amenities as full-time residents. Experience Eskaton Village Roseville for yourself. Contact us today to schedule a personal tour and complimentary lunch.
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Eskaton Lodge Granite Bay Independent Living with Services, Assisted Living 8550 Barton Rd. | Granite Bay 916-245-1166 | eskaton.org Lic. #317005628 Sheltered among acres of oak trees and handsome neighboring estates and across from a beautiful park, Eskaton Lodge Granite Bay showcases beautiful architecture and interiors. The community offers a complementing blend of independent living, assisted living and short-term stays. Eskaton Lodge Granite Bay is a place where everyone knows your name. Residents socialize with friends in our courtyards, gardens, putting green and outdoor dining areas; while quiet contemplation is easy to find in the well-stocked library and tranquil walking paths. Small pets are welcome. Benefits include: Smart-sensor technology for enhanced wellness • Medical Partner Program (on-site appointments with a medical professional) • Around-the-clock caregivers and licensed nurses on-site • Restaurant-style dining with a variety of menu choices • Full activity program, including Brain Fitness, exercise classes, lifelong learning and excursions • Kids Connection Intergenerational program • Life enrichment initiatives, like music and pet therapies, and veterans recognition • Free Wi-Fi We also offer short-term stays. Short-stay guests enjoy the same amenities as full-time residents. Experience Eskaton Lodge Granite Bay for yourself. Contact us today to schedule a personal tour and complimentary lunch.
Eskaton Village Grass Valley Multi-Level Community: Independent Living with Services, Assisted Living and Memory Care 625 Eskaton Circle | Grass Valley 530-802-0140 | eskaton.org Lic. #297001933 Eskaton Village Grass Valley sits among the striking beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills on an attractive 42-acre campus. Our emphasis is on wellness, nutrition and socialization to nourish body, mind and spirit. Residents experience the benefits of community living — good friends and neighbors, support services and caring staff — as well as a range of features and amenities. Our pet-friendly community features a recreation center with indoor swimming pool and spa and state-of-the-art fitness center. Benefits include: Smart-sensor technology for enhanced wellness • Medical Partner Program (on-site appointments with a medical professional) • Around-the-clock caregivers and licensed nurses on-site • Three meals each day with a variety of menu choices • Full activity program, including Brain Fitness, exercise classes, lifelong learning and excursions • Intergenerational program • Life enrichment initiatives, like music and pet therapies • Free Wi-Fi We also offer short-term stays. Guests enjoy the same amenities as full-time residents. Experience Eskaton Village Grass Valley for yourself. Contact us today to schedule a personal tour and complimentary lunch.
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Eskaton FountainWood Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care 8773 Oak Ave. | Orangevale 916-900-1680 | eskaton.org Lic. #347003574 With magnificent grounds accented by lush patio gardens with fountains, elegant interiors, and expansive open areas with windows throughout, Eskaton FountainWood Lodge offers residents an affordable, distinctive and friendly place to call home. Its array of educational and cultural programs and workshops, along with recreation and engaging social activities, keep life unique, fun and exciting. Providing assisted living and memory care at very competitive rates, Eskaton FountainWood Lodge is a private campus with a single-level building for safety and ease of access. Serenity, security and support are the hallmarks of this community. Our community is pet-friendly. Benefits include: Smartsensor technology for enhanced wellness • Medical Partner Program (on-site appointments with a medical professional) • Around-the-clock caregivers and licensed nurses on-site • Restaurant-style dining with a variety of menu choices • Full activity program, including Brain Fitness, exercise classes, lifelong learning and excursions • Kids Connection intergenerational program • Life enrichment initiatives, like music and pet therapies • Free Wi-Fi We also offer short-term stays. Short-stay guests enjoy the same amenities as full-time residents. Experience Eskaton FountainWood Lodge for yourself. Contact us today to schedule a personal tour and complimentary lunch.
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sofa and chairs in an island colonial style can pair well with those Adirondacks, or a more rustic outdoor dining set of wood and metal. Finish it off with bright pillows and a simple and stylish outdoor rug, and you’ll find yourself enjoying the space at all times—even when you’re not entertaining.
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may not actually match your interior furniture, but you’ll keep the traditional theme going inside and out. If you’re looking at allweather patio sets made of durable resin, consider a wicker finish. For a more traditional look, pick pieces with a higher back that have a little more curve and flair, and choose fabrics and cushions accordingly. Bold and bright stripes will take you a little toward the transitional, while a beautiful floral print will root you firmly in history.
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FIRST THINGS FIRST Take a minute to figure out what you really want to do in that space, and what the weather, light and exposure will allow. Are we talking parties of 10 a couple weekends a month, or leisurely Sunday mornings and dinners for two throughout the week? What is the actual size of the space you’re working with? Next, determine whether your basic design style is traditional, transitional or contemporary—you’ll want to complement that style with your outdoor design in order to create the illusion of extra square footage. Let’s break down your outdoor furniture options by style.
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Most of us are working from a transitional design perspective—a little of the old, a little of the new. This is actually a smart style that can evolve with you over time and doesn’t box you in. The key with transitional design is to keep the background muted and simple so that you introduce pops of color and texture to bring the pieces together; a mix of materials—such as wood and metal— work well in this setting, too. Keep the lines clean and straight, and you’ll have room to accessorize with more personal pieces and landscaping. An all-weather wicker
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Taking your contemporary style outdoors really highlights that feeling of some extra square footage, as it tends to be a style that blurs the line between indoors and out. Design the space like a hip, outdoor lounge and focus on seating for friends—an outdoor sectional with clean lines and a low back with matching chairs will more than double the sitting space available for those weekend parties. An outdoor bar instead of a dining table has at least two advantages: first, an outdoor bar (!); second, the choice to forgo the table for seating and the bar means you’ll need to stick to finger foods when you entertain, making it that much easier to send out the invitations.
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This kid. His fearlessness to dirt, heights and things that left dents made him a great—if sometimes misguided—little helper, like when he was three and decided our carpet needed watering so he brought the hose inside and turned it on. This kid, who we noticed early on was repeatedly flicking his wrists, shrugging his shoulders, clearing his throat and flaring his nostrils. Who genuinely couldn’t sit still (save for back scratches from Mom—then he could be still for hours). Sometimes he talked way too much; sometimes he was way too impulsive. Listening was a challenge. In third grade he would be diagnosed with both Tourette’s and ADHD. We worried other kids might make fun. Many didn’t. Some did. This kid, who we put on medication— the first of which dimmed the light in those bright blue eyes; and another that made him nauseous. We decided medication created
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more problems than it solved, when a third gave him terrible nightmares. Without meds, focusing could be tough for this kid. If something interested him, fine. If it didn’t? Getting him to concentrate was like trying to thread a needle in a whitewater raft. But this kid was also stubborn . Surprisingly, if something didn’t interest him, he didn’t dismiss it. He’d chip away at and come back to it for as long as he could. He repeated algebra twice, but passed. He retook countless tests, but he passed. He never gave up, never threw in the towel. Rarely got frustrated, actually. Maybe those involuntary shoulder shrugs were indicative of a steel will, a resolve that would find the impediments of adversity... eh, unimpressive. There were teachers along the way, too. Teachers who saw someone a little different, but instead of trying to sand his anomalies away, polished them, and made them shine. Harvey. O’Conner. Caulkins. Silva. They encouraged him to grab onto those things he was interested in and let the other stuff take care of itself. And as he did that? This kid blossomed. He built three guitars in eighth grade, was a certified scuba diver at 15, and became a lifeguard at 17. He helped found a mountain bike team at his high school. He spent his senior year in the ROP firefighting program. He’s a sensitive and expressive writer. Loves history. He has friends and a girlfriend, and sometimes still helps around the house— although his room is probably eligible for disaster relief funds. This month, this kid will graduate. He did well in subjects he liked and well enough in subjects he didn’t. That’s fine by me, because more than a precious GPA, this is a kid who knows where he wants to go, has the self-confidence and drive to get there, and, still quick with that jack-o’-lantern grin, possesses a joie de vivre that some people never find in decades of living.
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• 1 pork tenderloin, about 12 oz. • 12 cloves garlic, peeled • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish • 1/4 cup sherry • 4 tsp. kosher salt • 1 tsp. ground black pepper • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar • 2 tbsp. smoked paprika • 16 jumbo shrimp (21–25 count), tails on, peeled and deveined, about 12 oz. • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Remove and discard the silver skin from the tenderloin. Thinly slice 8 cloves of the garlic and combine with 1/4 cup of the olive oil, sherry, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a quart-size, zip-top bag. Add the tenderloin and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Finely chop the remaining 4 cloves garlic and combine in a small bowl with remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons of salt, half teaspoon of pepper, sherry vinegar, and smoked paprika. Refrigerate overnight. Heat a grill over medium-high heat or a grill pan over high heat. Divide the garlic-paprika sauce in half. Arrange 8 shrimp in a line, all facing the same direction and, using 2 skewers, skewer through the shrimp on each end so they will stay flat and are easy to flip on the grill. Repeat with the remaining shrimp. Slather both sides of the shrimp with one-half of the garlicpaprika sauce and let marinate while the pork is cooking. Remove the tenderloin from the marinade, and discard the marinade. Pat the pork dry and grill until nicely charred, about 3 minutes per side, for
dinner date Food and Beer for the Season a total of 12 minutes. The pork should reach 145 degrees for medium rare. If your tenderloin is larger than the 12 ounces, you may need to finish cooking it on a cooler part of the grill for about 5 minutes. Place on a plate and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm; the carryover cooking will bring it to just the right temperature. Arrange the shrimp so there’s a little space between them on the skewers. Add the shrimp to the grill and cook for about 45 seconds, then flip and grill for another 45 seconds. Continue flipping and grilling for a total of 3 minutes cooking time. You don’t want to char the shrimp, hence the flip-and-grill method. When the shrimp are done, they’ll be opaque; they cook fast, so watch carefully. When they come off the grill, slather them with more of the garlic-paprika sauce. Transfer the tenderloin to a cutting board, reserve the juices, and slice on the bias. Pour the reserved juices into the remaining garlic-paprika sauce and stir to combine. Arrange the tenderloin on plates, top with the shrimp, and drizzle with the sauce and some additional olive oil; sprinkle on some torn basil leaves. Serves 4.
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1 / Morgan Booth, 17, Citrus Heights Author of seven full-length novels in print and in the form of e-books, Morgan Booth is an established author in the genre of “anthropomorphic” fiction, where the characters in her stories are animals that speak with human voices. Not only has she authored the books, but she also created the illustrations for them. “I’ve always loved animals and had a talent for writing since I was little,” she says. And when her first book was printed, she was elated. “Holding the first printed copy of my first published book (The Last Winter) felt like Christmas!” she reminisces. Her tales range from orphaned puppies and wolf hybrids to legends of big cats and endless winters. With Booth’s passion for animals, it should come as no surprise that she interns at the Placer SPCA and plans to become a veterinarian. With a GPA of 4.0, it’s clear she’s on the right path. Booth is set to pursue her future and with a keen sense of purpose. “Knowing that I am doing
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FAVORITES Escape: Playing with my cats or walking my dog Guilty pleasure: Ice cream Meal in town: Anything from Red Lobster Local landmark: Westfield Galleria at Roseville, Roseville Golfland-Sunsplash Movie: Soul Surfer Musician/band: Owl City Saying: “To infinity…and beyond!”
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2 / Cole McCune Thompson, 17, Folsom
A future Harvard graduate, Cole Thompson has much to be proud of. He set the state record for single season touchdown receptions (34), and helped his team, the Folsom Bulldogs, win the Division 1 state championship. “Winning a state championship with guys I’ve been playing with for 10 years” was a memorable moment for Thompson. That’s not all—he works equally hard off the field as he does on it, earning himself a GPA of 4.27 at Folsom High School, being part of the student government, and becoming a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete. Throw in his hobbies of playing the piano and drums and his involvement with Bayside Church of Folsom, and you’ve got an all-rounder. But Thompson thinks otherwise. “I’m a jack of all trades and master of none,” he claims. Having played football since elementary school, he’s experienced when it comes to hard work and determination, and has this advice to offer, “Treat your future self as someone you want to please. Put in the hard work now to make it easier on them.”—TM
3 / Naguib Abduila, 11, Rancho Cordova
Naguib Abduila is a rock star student with As in all his classes. He also enjoys playing baseball, basketball, volleyball and soccer (his soccer team, Sac United, recently won the State Cup in their U13 division). His favorite part about playing sports is “[getting to know] new people” and developing teamwork. His soccer game is so advanced that he plays in the U13 division when most kids his age are playing in the U12 division. Achieving a perfect GPA is a difficult feat for most students, and when asked where his favorite place to study is, Abduila says, “My room—I like to listen to music.” Not only is this 11-year-old skilled in the classroom and on the soccer field, but he spends quite a bit of time doing volunteer work and particularly enjoys helping at hospitals. It’s no surprise that his advice to the under-20 community is to “never give up on your dreams, do well in education and play sports,” considering the words of wisdom he lives by are “study and stay focused on education.”—RM
Photos by Dante Fontana.
FAVORITES Escape: Music Guilty pleasure: Coldplay Meal in town: In-N-Out Burger Local landmark: Folsom Lake Movie: The Lord of the Rings (Trilogy) Musician/band: Led Zeppelin Saying: “If you aren’t whitening, you’re yellowing. (It applies to more than just teeth).”
FAVORITES Escape: My room Guilty pleasure: Eating candy Meal in Town: In-N-Out Burger Local landmark: The State Capitol Movie: The Avengers Musician/band: Native Deen Saying: “Never give up on your dreams.” May 2015 - stylergbr.com 45
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4 / Sara-Kate Pirnik, 16, Granite Bay Sara-Kate Pirnik is responsible for leading over 100 young people in various activities with A Touch of Understanding’s (ATOU) Youth F.O.R.C.E. (Friends Offering Respect Creating Empowerment). According to the 16-year-old, “ATOU provides disability-awareness programs designed to educate a new generation to understand the challenges associated with disabilities and to accept and respect all individuals. It’s comprised of people with and without disabilities working together as a team.” She has risen to president of the club and also manages two high schools’ clubs on different campuses. What’s more, Pirnik volunteers with Special Olympics. She says because of her Aunt Sara who deals with mental disabilities, she always knew she wanted to work with those less understood and accepted. When she’s not in any of her leadership roles, Pirnik enjoys hanging out with her friends, shopping, playing miniature golf and going to the movies. She admits, “Pretty much everything we do involves eating as well.” A piece of advice she claims has helped her
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is to not avoid things she fears. With that in mind, she auditioned for her school’s show choir, a glee club of sorts, and she now enjoys performing—something she thought she could never do. When asked what advice she would give to the under-20 community, she says, “Don’t be afraid to try new things—especially the ones that may make you uncomfortable at first!”—RM
FAVORITES Escape: Exploring old towns, like Nevada City Guilty pleasure: Taco Bell Meal in town: See above Local landmark: Rainbow Bridge in Folsom Movie: Bride Wars Musician/band: Ed Sheeran, 5 Seconds of Summer Saying: “Be curious, not judgmental”—Walt Whitman
5 / Brandon Alpert, 18, Granite Bay Brandon Alpert has a heart for giving back to his community, as he achieved Eagle Scout status at age 15, works with the leaders at Koinonia Family Services, assists with food drives for Wellspring Giving Tree, mentors younger lacrosse and trumpet players, volunteers at Jesuit High School events, serves as a Big Brother, and helped build homes for people recovering from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. His favorite part of giving back to his community is “seeing who is impacted by my effort.” When talking about his experience in New Orleans, he says: “It was a lot of hard work rebuilding housing for people to move into in the Saint Bernard Parish. It was good knowing our work would eventually help many families later on.” In addition to community service, Alpert does a lot of photography for Jesuit and produces school videos, plays soccer and lacrosse, and serves on Jesuit’s Executive Council. With such a crazy schedule, Alpert makes sure he uses his time efficiently by studying with teammates before practice. One of his favorite pieces of advice is, “Be true to yourself, don’t hurry your life, and stay creative.”—RM
Photos by Dante Fontana.
FAVORITES Escape: Listening to music Guilty pleasure: Food Meal in town: Chipotle Local landmark: Folsom Lake, Tower Bridge Movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail Musician/band: Too many good ones to name one Saying: “Happiness isn’t about getting what you want all the time, it’s about loving what you have.”—Asher Roth
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FAVORITES Escape: The beach Guilty Pleasure: Any and all baked goods Meal in town: Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, particularly their Train Wreck Roll Local Landmark: Sutter Street/the river Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower Musician/band: The Fray Saying: “For what it’s worth: It’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be...I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again.”—Eric Roth
8 / Natalie Marini, 14, El Dorado Hills When she was in fourth grade, Natalie Marini donated her hair to Locks for Love. Her quest to help in whichever way she can has also led to her raising two puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind (she’s now on her third dog, Laurel). “Raising Guide Dogs for the Blind seemed like the natural thing to do to help somebody in need,” she says.
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Jonny Lyda has a bright future ahead, as he keeps good grades in school, plays first chair saxophone on the Folsom Middle School Jazz Band and plays lacrosse. In addition to the saxophone, Lyda plays the flute, piano and guitar. When asked what additional instruments he wants to learn, he says: “I do want to learn more about guitar and also learn vocals.” He started playing lacrosse after a couple of friends told him he should try it. He enjoys the sport, but also really enjoys playing soccer—an activity he pursues because he was told he should “get out of [his] comfort zone and experience new things.” This is the same advice he would give to anyone under 20. Other than music and sports, Lyda enjoys photography, but has plans of being involved in music or science in the future.—RM
FAVORITES Escape: Playing guitar and learning/watching stupid things on YouTube Guilty pleasure: Eating Sour Patch watermelon candy Meal in town: Sushi Local landmark: Rainbow Bridge Movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Musician/band: Charles Mingus, Led Zeppelin Saying: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”—Bob Marley
Not only that, but she also cares for and rides horses, and has served as a counselor in horse camps and taught horsemanship. Dogs and horses aside, Marini’s even bred, raised and shown rabbits as part of her involvement with 4-H and fed orphaned baby birds at Sierra Wildlife Rescue. Now an expert in caring for animals, she provides pet sitting and behavioral training for pets in the area. At home, Marini cares for a filly who was born last summer. “I’ve always enjoyed working with animals...and I am spontaneous and adventurous with my guide dog by my side,” she says.—TM
FAVORITES Escape: Music, horseback riding, drawing Guilty pleasure: Good & Plenty candy Meal in town: Kobe Surf N Turf Local landmark: El Dorado Hills Town Center Movie: The Proposal Musician/band: Fall Out Boy Saying: “Dream as if you’ll live forever; live as if you’ll die today.”
Photos by Dante Fontana.
Admitting that she may spend “as many as 30 hours a week studying and completing homework outside of school,” it’s no mystery why Kimberly Gledhill has over a 4.0 GPA. When not studying, she can be found at Chick-fil-A dressed in the iconic cow suit. Even though she really enjoys her job, she also takes pride in coaching a youth girls’ softball team and helping inner city youth. Of coaching and volunteering, she says: “I may teach a girl to pitch a softball or help a third grader with his spelling, but those kids teach me far more than I could ever teach them, and for that I am so grateful.” Gledhill credits the support of mentors she’s had throughout the years for her success and advises the under-20 community to “find somebody older than you who you care about and trust, and start talking to them. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice or help.” Gledhill is also the president of the Speech and Debate Club at Vista Del Lago High School and mentors a group of middle school students. After she graduates, this over-achiever aspires to get an advanced college degree and go into social work as a child advocate.—RM
7 / Jonny Lyda, 13, Folsom
9 / Natasha Szombathy, 17, Rocklin Natasha Szombathy holds an impressive 4.22 GPA and serves in various leadership positions, including the California Scholarship Federation, Girl Scouts, ASB Leadership and the marching band. She says one of her favorite parts of Girl Scouts is “working with friends on projects that directly benefit the community.” She recalls one of her favorite projects, “A few years ago we helped plant and cultivate a community farm in Granite Bay, and all of the fresh vegetables were donated to the [local] food bank.” When asked what most people don’t realize about marching band, she responds: “Most people definitely underestimate the physical strength that marching band requires— [you have to] be able to play music very loudly, while marching at sometimes up to 200-beats-per-minute.” Marching band has taught her great teamwork skills, too, as “everyone must be extremely focused in order to create the correct shapes on the field while maintaining cohesive music.” Her love of music helps keep her focused when she studies, especially listening to Mozart when doing math. To help break up a long night of studying, she will often go for a walk or run. She recommends the under-20 community to “seize every opportunity to challenge and learn about something outside themselves—volunteer as often as possible, take a class that sounds difficult, and sign up for programs you would never imagine yourself participating in.”—RM
FAVORITES Escape: Hiking Guilty pleasure: Drinking hot chocolate Meal in town: Snap Crackle Salmon at Source Global Tapas Restaurant Local landmark: Empire Mine State Park Movie: The Sound of Music Musician/band: Johann Strauss II Saying: “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all—in which case, you fail by default.”—JK Rowling
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10 / Sarah Peterson, 17, Rocklin Sarah Peterson’s proudest achievement thus far has been her mission trip to Kerala, India, in order to build a school that serves 500 children. “I wasn’t just able to serve people, I was able to see myself grow in trust and love,” says this insightful Rocklin teen. Her need to assist has also taken her to the Dominican Republic where she served as a Spanish translator for medical personnel. For these accomplishments and more, Peterson won the Forman Award at her school, John Adams Academy, for exemplifying core values and the mission of the school. In addition, she also serves as the scholar body president and is the varsity volleyball captain. When she’s not playing the piano or babysitting, she’s tutoring a ninth grader in English and history. She’s also helped pack food for the nonprofit Feed My Starving Children, and organized school-wide service projects like a pajama drive at Christmas. “I work hard to accomplish my dreams and do
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my best to help others around me,” she says. After all, in Peterson’s own words, “Kindness is more powerful than anything else.”—TM
FAVORITES Escape: Sitting in my hammock under a tree reading a book Guilty pleasure: Chocolate-covered pretzels Meal in town: Pho Local landmark: Lake Natoma Movie: Surf’s Up Musician/band: Jack Johnson Saying: “I like adventure, and I’m going to find some.”—Louisa May Alcott
11 / Demetria (Demi) Whisenhunt, 18, El Dorado Hills Demi Whisenhunt is a senior at Oak Ridge High School and has achieved a 4.0 GPA. She enjoys helping at homeless shelters as well as animal shelters, churches and other organizations in the community. What’s more, she was invited to attend the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists in Washington, D.C. last November and received an award from the academy at the conference. Upon her invitation to attend, Whisenhunt admits, “In all honesty, I thought it was a joke. [I couldn’t believe that] I was chosen to attend.” One of her favorite parts of the experience was watching a live surgery. Whisenhunt says, “Being in a room with fellow peers from across the nation that had the same passion as me was absolutely life-changing.” She has plans to further her education in medicine with an interest in emergency treatment and recognizes that other jobs offer flexible hours, less schooling and travel, but she believes the ability to save lives outweighs all of the benefits of different career paths. One piece of advice that has influenced her and that she believes is important for others to hear is to live each day like it’s your first— in other words, live every day in awe and wonder at what’s around you, as if it’s your first experience with everything.—RM
Andrew Wilson has been playing lead roles in the theater since he was nine years old, but first fell in love with performing at the age of four when he saw The Nutcracker. He says, “Seeing all of the performers and hearing all the music completely captivated me—I was hooked and couldn’t stop dancing.” Of the countless shows he has performed in, Singin’ in the Rain is his favorite. “It is one of the most iconic Hollywood musicals. Plus, I’ve always wanted to play the role Gene Kelley created. There’s great singing, great dancing, and you get to splash in a lot of puddles.” Kelley is one of the many actors Wilson has been inspired by over the years. Among his other favorites are Fred Astaire, Kenneth Branagh, Hugh Jackman, Meryl Streep and Kate Blanchette. The 19-year-old finds his motivation from knowing he is making a difference. “When I know I have touched an audience, that keeps me going despite all adversity.” After committing 11 years to the performing arts, Wilson has plans to pursue his passion as a full-time professional performer. His advice to the under-20 community is: “If you have a dream, follow it. Most dreams fail because someone gave up, not because it was impossible.”—RM
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FAVORITES Escape: The beach Guilty pleasure: Vegan ice cream Meal in town: Sunflower Natural Foods Restaurant Local landmark: Rainbow Bridge, Folsom Lake, Salmon Falls Movie: Across the Universe Musician/band: S3RL, ODESZA Saying: “I’m feelin’ peachy keen, jelly bean. I’m a happy camper.”
13 / Alyssa Clay, 15, El Dorado Hills
Photos by Dante Fontana.
12 / Andrew Wilson, 19, El Dorado Hills
“Teenagers have more power than they think,” says Alyssa Clay with confidence. “They don’t have to wait until they’re older—they can make a difference now.” Practicing what she preaches, this 15-yearold has been “making a difference” ever since she was a little girl. Instead of putting up a lemonade stand like other kids, Clay chose to bake dog treats and sell them, in order to donate blankets and dog toys to local animal rescues. Her deep love for animals and advocacy
Escape: Hiking in the Sierras with friends Guilty pleasure: Anything sweet—I love my mom’s almond macaroons Meal in town: Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay Local landmark: The “rocks” on El Dorado Hills Boulevard—they’re a running history of our community Movie: The Fall Musician/band: Bill Evans (past); Nils Frahm (present) Saying: “The greatest joy there is in life is creating. Splurge on it!”
of animal rights has also led to her becoming a vegetarian—despite coming from a meat-loving family. “I’ve always loved animals—I was born that way. I empathize with them, and I want them to have safe and loving homes,” she says. Her latest accomplishment has been to organize the Bow Wow Brunch—a fund-raiser to help Foothill Dog Rescue of the Sierras. Clay is also an accomplished contemporary dancer and has been dancing ever since she was two years old. She now belongs to two competitive dance troupes and competes statewide. With dogged determination, Clay does it all. “My faith keeps me going,” she says. “I also find inspiration in my family, friends and, of course, my dogs!”—TM
FAVORITES Escape: Twain Harte Guilty pleasure: Chocolate Meal in town: Sizzling Fresh Mongolian Grill Local landmark: Skunk Hollow Movie: Stardust Musician/band: Frank Sinatra Saying: “Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you never get back.” May 2015 - stylergbr.com 51
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“In the eighth grade, I hacked my PS3 using just a TI-84 calculator. I would then examine the source code of my PS3, editing games to my advantage and adding features that were not present in the games to begin with,” says self-taught web-developer and overall tech genius, Bradley Chee. More recently, he was the recipient of Web Marketing Association’s international award for “Best School Website” where he designed, programmed and developed a website for Granite Bay High School. Although the school doesn’t currently use his design, he’s proud of this feat nonetheless, considering he beat some of the world’s best web designers, and his 24K gold award was made by the creators of the Emmy Awards and MTV Video Music Awards! Happiest in front of a keyboard, Chee loves attending hackathons, and has won the “Best Game Application” at a competition in the Sacramento area. Hackathons and programing apart, he does do other things like play tennis—having captained his varsity
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tennis team and led them to three consecutive league championships. What’s more, Chee breakdances in his spare time and is in the top one percent in his class. According to Chee, “It’s cool to be nerdy!”—TM
FAVORITES Escape: The shower Guilty pleasure: Popcorn at the movie theater Meal in town: Hong Kong Special Chow Mein at Fat’s Asia Bistro, Smashburger Local landmark: Hacker Lab in Downtown Sacramento Movie: Inception Musician/band: Linkin Park Saying: “I got it!”
Photo by Dante Fontana.
14 / Bradley Chee, 18, Granite Bay
15 / Neilson Powless, 18, Roseville Neilson Powless spends his time traveling the world with the USA Cycling team. He is one of the top mountain bikers in the country, but also trains for road cycling with the U.S. team in Europe. He was gradually introduced to the sport as a child and says he “tried almost every sport under the sun—from boxing to swim team—but always seemed to do best with endurance sports like cross-country and triathlons.” Powless finished his junior year of high school with an eighth place finish in D2 State Championships for cross-country running and first started racing with the USA Mountain Biking team before making the transition to road cycling, which is what he currently does. When not cycling, Powless says he can be found “eating, sleeping or trying to recover for the next race, which is the next day most of the time.” When he is home, he tries to hang out with friends as much as possible or watch Netflix. His favorite cyclist is Greg LeMond, as he is still the only American to ever win the Tour de France now that Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis have been stripped of their titles. His advice to the under-20 community is: “Find something you love to do, and devote yourself completely to whatever that thing is.”—RM
Photo courtesy of Neilson Powless.
FAVORITES Escape: Hawaii seems like the best place to escape Guilty pleasure: Frozen yogurt with lots of caramel Meal in town: Sushi Local landmark: The State Capitol Movie: Apocalypse Now (1979) Musician/band: G-Eazy Saying: “It never gets easier, you just go faster.”—Greg LeMond
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20+ UNDER 20 That’s not all! For more Q&A with these chart-toppers and to meet 8 more stellar stylergbr.com!
16 / Meghan Schoener, 18, El Dorado Hills
17 / Nicole Sutherland, 19, Shingle Springs
18 / Chris Dias, 18, Cameron Park
19 / Lindsey Marie Rogers, 18, Pollock Pines
20 / Crystal Floyd, 17, Shingle Springs
21 / Rebekah (Becky) Riepe, 17, Placerville
22 / Gina Phillipsen, 17, Shingle Springs
23 / Kassidy DeLapp, 15, El Dorado Hills
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Cynthia Besson Founder LHT Revolution Weight Loss Centers Author “Leaner Healthier Teen Revolution” 6891 Douglas Blvd. | Granite Bay 800-528-0926 | www.LHTRevolution.com Watching my mother die of diabetes at the age of 38 (I was only 18 at the time) made a great impression on me. I made a decision that very day that I would NEVER get diabetes, and that I would help other families so they would not suffer the same loss. I attended college for nursing and quickly learned that I had a passion for nutrition and wellness. Having had a weight problem myself as a teen, I found myself pulled towards the weight loss industry. Now, 30 years later, I have worked with most of the giants in the industry, helped literally thousands of men, women and children lose weight and most recently achieved my lifelong dream of creating my own weight loss franchise. Even though I have been blessed to have achieved many of my own personal goals, (I was featured in “TIME” magazine and took a company public), my journey as a new franchisor (founder) hasn’t been easy. However, now that I’m at the finish line (or the starting line, whichever way you see it), it has certainly been one of my greatest accomplishments. There are only a small percentage of women franchisors in the industry and because of that, I wanted to be an example to other women that they can do ANYTHING they set their minds to (including losing weight or owning their own business) if they find their passion, dream big enough, and never EVER give up!
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program that incorporated home-cooked meals, planned outings and structured daily activities that engaged the children and fostered learning.
My journey began after I was left disappointed in my search for “the right" childcare for my son, who is now a senior in high school. After going through five different programs and with my daughter on the way, who is now going to be a sophomore in high school, I began reflecting upon my family’s needs. It was then that I decided to change my career focus and venture into childcare. My mission then, and now, is to provide a nurturing, loving, safe and educational environment for every child.
In 2010, I expanded my business and moved to a large building on an acre in El Dorado Hills. It’s been a dream to serve so many children and give families the satisfaction I never felt when my son was in daycare. I pride myself in providing a safe place for children to come to.
On June 10, 2000, I opened my home to three newborns, two 2-yearolds and a 3-year-old. I immediately knew that this was my calling— everything felt natural. I went back to school and started a preschool
Currently I have 30 wonderful, loving, professional teachers and over 200 children where we provide care for infants, preschoolers, private kindergarteners, and school agers. Although the size is large, the classrooms have a homey feel with teachers who truly care about the children's development. We work together on communicating with parents and developing each child's individual needs. It delights me that so many children have the opportunity to experience our program.
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Mimi Nassif Keller Williams/Luxury Division Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Keller Williams Top Producing Real Estate Agents Roseville | 916-612-7772 www.mimiluxuryestates.com BRE# 01918236 Inspiring, workaholic and passionate are words commonly used to describe Mimi Nassif as the prime Realtor of the Luxury Estate Market for Keller Williams/Luxury Division. She has listings for former Sacramento Kings player Bobby Jackson and Taro Arai, the incredible Sushi Chef and owner of Mikuni restaurant along with several other Luxury Estates throughout the Placer, Sacramento and El Dorado Counties. Mimi has taken the Luxury market to new heights and received several awards for being the "Rookie of the Year" and voted the #1 Favorite Real Estate Agent by the Style Magazines readers for 2013 and 2014. She was invited by Gary Keller, founder of Keller Williams, to speak in front of over a thousand people about her success and passion for Real Estate. She has been inducted into the Placer County Masters Club and become a certified Luxury Home Marketing
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Specialist. Her true key to customer satisfaction and success is the positive attitude and tireless energy she brings to every client she works with as much as being dedicated to making a positive impact in people's lives. Mimi has multiple degrees in business marketing, fashion design and a great eye for Interior Design. She only pursued her career in Real Estate after finding out that her husband of 5 years at the time, Dr. Firas Nassif, was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia and given a few weeks to live. Her faith in God, the huge support from family and friends along with the knowledge that her husband was a fighter helped with his recovery process. Now five years later, Dr. Nassif is cancer free, enjoying life, a challenging career and successful practice and the raising of their three beautiful children. Mimi is so grateful for all her blessings and the success she has received in her real estate practice and the opportunity to give back to the community that has helped her in her career. Good things come to those who focus on the positive in life and take action! So when it comes to your next move, whether buying or selling, give Mimi a call. With her expertise and optimistic approach to real estate, you can count on her to deliver exceptional results.
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Vitality Medical Laser & Skin Clinic Celia Remy, M.D.P.C. 8735 Sierra College Blvd., Ste. 200 | Roseville 916-797-1131 740 Oak Avenue Pkwy., Ste. 100 | Folsom 916-508-8640 www.VitalityMedicalLaserandSkin.com Vitality Medical Laser & Skin Clinic and our new Regenerative Medicine branch are owned and operated by Celia Remy, M.D.P.C. Dr. Remy began her career with UC Davis Medical Center holding two positions as Medical Director for a satellite child abuse prevention clinic, and as a pediatrician with specialty interest in pediatric dermatology. This work piqued her interest in cosmetic dermatology and tissue regeneration. After additional advanced training in laser medicine, cosmetic dermatology, liposuction, and most recently stem cell procedures, she was able to integrate all aspects of her background and bring a fresh perspective to the field of aesthetics. Dr. Remy is always learning and working toward improved outcomes. She demonstrates this in her work with laser engineers,
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developing technologies, and critically evaluating protocols for treatment effectiveness. She is a certifying instructor for physicians and nurses in laser therapies, as well as advanced injectable fillers. She was recently invited by Allergan to train physicians in the use of their newest filler, Juvéderm Voluma™ XC. The newest branch of Vitality involves regenerative medicine with stem cell procedures and other leading edge technologies. At Vitality our staff embodies Dr. Remy's philosophy: "It is our responsibility to provide safe and effective treatments appropriate for each individual patient’s needs. We must honor our patients' trust in us by delivering the highest quality of care with integrity and accountability.” Services Include: • Liposuction and autologous fat transfer • Stem cell procedures for joint disease, COPD, and diabetes • Advanced techniques and technologies for skin tightening • Dermal fillers and neuromodulators such as Botox and Xeomin • Laser treatments, Venus Freeze, and other RF technology • Scar treatment • RF Fractional • Complimentary consultations
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Granite Bay Pilates and Yoga
Placer Law Group, APC 5800 Stanford Ranch Rd., Ste. 710 | Rocklin 916-632-1930 www.PlacerLaw.net
Kay Davis and Lesley Allen 8775 Sierra College Blvd., Ste. 450 | Roseville 916-774-9642 | www.granitebaypilatesandyoga.com
Since 2007, Placer Law Group, APC, has been helping people just like you rest assured. As a boutique estate planning and probate law firm, we only do what we do best. Elise Baker, Esq., and her caring team help people create their personal estate plans and also help them administer the estates of their loved ones through trust administration or probate. Committed to serving the community where she lives and works, Elise sponsors many Rocklin community events. Please stop by and say hi when you see our booth. We would love to meet you!
We feel so blessed to be able to share our passion with our great clients at Granite Bay Pilates and Yoga since 2004. We strive to deliver the best instruction and always address our client’s goals and previous injuries. Our workouts are designed to build strength, balance, control and flexibility. Our studio offers a welcoming open and bright appeal and we hope to make everyone that walks in feel comfortable. We are launching a fun, cutting edge apparatus in May. The MOTR™, it’s where the Foam Roller meets the Reformer. Come start your MOTR™ with us.
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Three years ago, long-time friends Vivien Cohen and Monica Jackson opened Sei Bella Boutique (SBB), a high-end consignment shop offering new to gently used designer apparel, handbags and furniture. It used to be that buying used clothing and furniture was something done but not discussed. Today, scoring designer items at half the price offers a win-win-win; not only are you sophisticated and savvy, you’re recycling! SBB offers a “wishlist”! The ladies shop for customers making calls for in-demand items: Chanel handbags, LV luggage and even an Italian leather sofa. More often than not they make a match. Want to sell? SBB offers free house visits to view merchandise and discuss possibilities. They have a house call soon in Beverly Hills. Yes they travel!
We spent ten years working together in manufacturing and knew we needed to find a way to celebrate our core values and find a purpose for our work. We just needed a product that could measure up to our values and provide enhancement to those values and our customers lives. We found the product—High Quality, Healthy and Fabulous!
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We would like to thank all of you in the Roseville, Granite Bay, and Rocklin communities. After our first year we couldn't be more honored by your support. We'd loved to see you, so come by and get a taste of our Pairings.
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Donna Hogue is the owner of Aquatique Pool Service. In business since 1998 she has applied the age-old adage “treat people the way you would like to be treated” to both customers and employees. The friendly and knowledgeable staff is happy to share information and recommendations for energy saving equipment and the latest in water conservation measures. You can trust that your swimming pool will receive the professional attention that each unique pool deserves. Donna has lived in Granite Bay for nearly 30 years and has always enjoyed being active in the community.
KFB Public Affairs is a comprehensive public affairs firm located in downtown Roseville. We help clients strategically present their business, project, event and even themselves in front of key audiences. By providing our clients with a public affairs plan, we take the guesswork out of the equation. We are a team of strategists who elevate and bring awareness to what’s important to our clients. Whether your business requires public relations, branding, advocacy, media buying, website development or graphic design, we can help! Let us save you time and resources. Chances are, we are not reinventing the wheel; simply perfecting it.
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Val’s passion for promoting your business is a vital component of her business, Promote Me. Val enthusiastically provides a diverse marketing experience for your advertising needs. Promote Me specializes in banners, t-shirts, embroidery, promo products and screenprinting. Need trade show items? Sports team apparel? Corporate Shirts? Promote Me is eager to work with you to achieve the look you want. Val is a grateful contributor to this extraordinary community, including being a proud member of the Rotary Club of Roseville, and aspires to delight you with her products and outstanding customer service.
Serenity Spa | Soul Yoga is a wellness temple with the intent to provide healers, teachers, and community a place to connect and to transform. It is our philosophy to help and serve others through touch - To heal others with the human hand and human heart. Our partnership with Dignity Health recognizes the importance of merging Western modern medicine with Eastern holistic traditions. Soul University continues to change the world. It has been developed from the ancient tools of Ayurveda and gives rise to courses in Primordial Sound Meditation, the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga, and Ayurveda. Our Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga teacher training is a 200 hour Yoga Alliance recognized program developed by Chopra Center Vedic Masters.
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Old-Fashioned Decadence with a Contemporary Kick by Jennifer Resnicke Photography by Dante Fontana Seared Diver Scallops
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ituated in the same shopping center as the celebrated Paul Martin’s on Eureka Road is the newly opened Cibo 7 Ristorante Wine Bar & Spirits, featuring European-inspired food and an impressively lengthy wine list. As my husband and I walked up, we couldn’t help but notice the cozy patio seating, which looks like the perfect spot to enjoy not only the spring breeze but some conversation and a Sangiovese, too. We opted to settle inside on this trip, at a generous table draped in a stylish black tablecloth with deep red napkins. The restaurant is shrouded in dark tones and rich wood (think ornately carved mirrors and elegant high-backed black leather chairs), with crystal chandeliers and pale-red brick walls evoking an old-fashioned decadence. The staff was attentive and friendly; we realized just how perceptive they were when our waiter dropped by and mentioned that the owner noticed we’d skipped the wine list—and said if there was something we’d like to try, it was on the house. We started with the perfectly bubbly and chewy house-made flat bread, which was topped with a layer of crispy manchego cheese, tart pickled red onions, rich chorizo, fresh cilantro and a delicious saffron crema. Maybe it’s because I’m Italian, but I couldn’t help but order the
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ultra-soft, house-made sage gnocchi. The dish came to the table in an individual cast iron skillet—the presentation just as warm and hearty as the tender Mary’s Free Range chicken coq au vin, bacon confit, earthy oyster mushrooms and delectable and dusky coq au vin jus. My husband opted for the pan-rendered Muscovy duck breast, served with creamy Grass Valley white polenta, chorizo-braised collard greens from Tin Roof Farm in Loomis and a vibrant blood orange-chipotle glace. The dessert menu came out next, and along with our French-pressed coffee, we tried “breakfast for dessert”—cornbread seared in a cast iron pan just enough to crisp the edges (the slight caramelization was perfect), with a generous scoop of faintly tart but über creamy buttermilk ice cream and a chewy piece of brown-sugar candied bacon. It was so good that I’ve been craving “breakfast for dessert” for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert ever since. Editor’s note: Since the writer’s visit to Cibo 7, the menu has switched over to their spring offerings, which include the pictured Seared Diver Scallops and Formage Blanc Agnalotti.
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HELLO! BLISS BOX Lincoln helloblissbox.com
Kelli Girsch
Do you know that our editorial is not paid for, nor can it be purchased? In fact, our Introducing and Dine reviews are not paid advertisements. If you’d like your business profiled, please email Megan Wiskus at megan@stylemg.com. Once we determine when your business will be featured, we will contact you to schedule a time to come out and take a photograph. Thank you!
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Angella Thrash
A TRANQUIL SPACE 8850 Auburn Folsom Boulevard Suite B, Granite Bay 916-787-0220 atranquilspace.com
Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? The idea for Hello! Bliss Box came to me as I was at the mall one day. How is it possible I come to find something for myself (a shirt or something pretty) yet leave with something for my kids every time? I decided I needed a special treat that’s just for me—a gift package at my doorstep sure would be blissful! How are you involved with both the community and your customer? We are heavy into social media, and I love getting my customer’s feedback on a product we are thinking of featuring in upcoming Bliss Boxes. I enjoy letting them vote on the color or scent we put in the boxes. After all, their bliss is important to me and I want them to be happy every month. Why is your staff the best in the business? My staff is my family. It doesn’t get much better than that. My husband helps package and ship, my kids get to test out new products with me, and my two-yearold really enjoys spreading our tissue and Bliss Box filler all over the room (now that’s an important job!). Where do you go when the going gets tough? I throw my earbuds on, blast the music and go for a long run. Surprisingly, I feel much better when I return—almost rejuvenated. What’s your biggest job perk? Aside from being able to run Hello! Bliss Box at home with my kids, I get to seek out so many wonderful product lines and meet the masterminds behind them. Many of our items are handmade by talented moms. Where do you and your family go locally to have fun? We enjoy doing family bowling nights at Strikes in Rocklin. It’s great bonding time. And finally, customer service is…? Number one. It will make or break your reputation—plus, when Mama’s happy, everyone’s happy!
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Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? Massage found us. We love what we do and couldn’t imagine going back to the monotonous office and sales jobs we previously held. How are you involved with both the community and your customer? We have participated in the yearly Getty Owl Run/Walk by offering chair massage to participants. In 2014, we offered chair massage to the DSIA (Down Syndrome Information Alliance) and donated all proceeds raised to the organization. We love helping our community in any way we can, and volunteering is our favorite way to give back! Why is your staff the best in the business? Our passion is to give clients the best experience available by being state licensed, staying on top of the latest techniques, and continuing our education when/as needed. What life accomplishments are you most proud of? Going back to school so late in life, earning an associate of arts degree in massage therapy, and building a successful business with certified massage therapists who have the drive and passion to help one person at a time realize the healing effects of massage therapy. What’s your biggest job perk? Watching a client come into our office in pain and seeing them leave with a smile—knowing they can get back to doing what they most enjoy in life! Where do you and your family go locally to have fun? We love country music, so whenever there’s a country concert, or when the Folsom Rodeo comes to town, we’re there! If you could be in any other profession, what would it be? Kerri would like to open up her own bakery one day; Angella would be an author. And finally, customer service is…? The key ingredient to what we do. We have to listen before, during, and after each session to ensure we have met and, hopefully, exceeded your expectations.
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“Don’t let the absence of butter and eggs fool you—the Vegan Donuts at Whole Foods— which come in a variety of flavors (all equally sweet and scrumptious)—are as decadent as any other donut. I’m not sure what the magic ingredients are, but they work in a wondrous way!” wholefoodsmarket.com
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“The Classic Glazed Donuts at Bill’s Donuts are warm and airy upon first bite, followed by dough that seems to melt in your mouth. No matter what your go-to flavor is, Bill’s makes it yummy and delicate.” 916-791-1086
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“Although known for their all-youcan-eat sushi, I would pay just to eat the Sugar Donuts at Raku Sushi. Each one is about the size of your palm and madeto-order, so they come out hot with a slight crunch and fluffy center.” rakurestaurant. com
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“Holy donuts! I can’t get enough of the Vanilla Sprinkle Donuts at Jasmine Donuts. The dough is nice and cakey with a welcoming hint of floral, while the showering of sprinkles makes me feel like a kid again. They oftentimes throw in a few complimentary donut holes, too!” 916-632-2740
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“The Crumb Donuts at Manley Donuts will make you feel like you’ve died and gone to donut heaven! The buttery, cinnamon-sugary covering and moist center is good to the last crumb.” 916-781-2411
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Number of gnomes residing at Gnome Habitat USA, a private museum in Auburn. The collection started in 1979, and the museum itself is housed in a huge converted barn on a sprawling five-acre property.
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The age of Auburn local, Clark Ashton Smith, influential poet and author, when he published his first collection of poetry in 1912. Hailed by critics as “the boy Keats of the Sierras,” In 1922 he received a fan letter from HP Lovecraft. The two corresponded for many years, and it was through their friendship that Smith began publishing stories for Weird Tales. The manuscript of a poem dedicated to Smith was found on Lovecraft’s desk after his death in 1937.
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Annual spring cleanings will often clear out the clutter, but did you realize the work your home needed, as well? If so, be sure to mark May 9 on your calendar to attend the Folsom Home Show. Now in its sixth year, the Style-owned event showcases over 80 local businesses—all for the benefit of homeowners. From landscape to heating and air, solar, kitchen and bath, the Folsom Home Show will connect you with experienced and informed professionals able to assist you with home improvements. Marketing and Events Manager at Style Media Group Siobhán Russell Pritt encourages
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Acres of mandarin orchards in Placer County. A large number are located in and around Newcastle and Penryn, and some—like Aguilars’ Mandarin Hill Orchard—date back to the 1880s. The Aguilar family has been farming mandarins at their orchard since 1956.
homeowners in the surrounding area to attend. “This event is similar to the big home shows in the region but without the prices, the chaos, and the commute.” Additionally, raffle prizes will be awarded hourly and local artists will display their work for viewing and purchase. Every attendee can enter to win a two-night trip to Las Vegas. The Folsom Home Show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on at the Folsom Sports Complex (66 Clarksville Road); entry is free. For more info, email Siobhán at siobhan@stylemg. com, or visit facebook.com/folsomhomegardenshow. •
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