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A Granite Bay View farewell
hange. Some people hate papers was again a change and
ultimate in pampering

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On the cover, Jeff Holland of Holland
Construction and Carol Lim relax in
the lounge area of Serenity Spa.
Photo by Philip Wood
West Palm Salon:
Granite Bay salon
debuts new
make-up line
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Tying the knot:
Engaged Library
in Quarry Ponds
offers it all for
prospective brides
and grooms
C it; others thrive on it. For
me, I think I’m kind of in
the middle. I enjoy variety but
stability has comfort as well.
This year however change
seems to be the name of the
game. In my personal life lots
of changes are occurring as a
college graduation will take
place for one of my daughters
this spring and a wedding for
her older sister will be held in
the fall.
Professionally a major tran-
sition for me is occurring as I
am resigning my position as
editor of the Granite Bay View
magazine, The Press Tribune
and The Placer Herald newspa-
pers.
While I’ve thoroughly
enjoyed my time working for
all these publications, after
almost 20 years working in the
newspaper industry I am going
to explore some other oppor-
tunities.
It’s hard to believe it’s been
almost seven years since I
began writing for the Gold
Country Media organization
where I began with The Press
Susan
Belknap
Editor
“Even though I’ve lived
in Granite Bay for
about 15 years I am
always amazed at how
many stories there are
to be told about the
people in our
community.”
Tribune as a freelance writer
for the Granite Bay Press Tri-
bune. From my freelance days
I was appointed editor of The
Loomis News newspaper,
another GCM publication.
In Loomis I learned a great
deal about the workings of a
small town and the impor-
tance of the press. Moving to
the Roseville and Rocklin
there is much about the organ-
ization I will miss.
I have especially enjoyed my
tenure as editor of this publica-
tion and will miss writing
about all the exceptional
events and people that make
up the Granite Bay communi-
ty.
Even though I’ve lived in
Granite Bay for about 15 years
I am always amazed at how
many stories there are to be
told about the people in our
community. As I recall each
month’s edition a flood of fond
memories come to mind.
From meeting so many of
Granite Bay High School’s
amazing students and learn-
ing about all of their accom-
plishments to writing about all
the artists and art tours our
local community offers, it was
always a privilege for me that
so many residents took time
out of their day to meet with
me.
Thank you for your loyalty to
the Granite Bay View. It has
been an honor to be able to tell
so many of your stories.

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Parenting: teaching self-esteem Page 23
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at our Open House. Enjoy refreshments and get
your questions answered about acupuncture and herbs.
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GRANITE BAY VIEW • FEBRUARY 3

The staff at Serenity Spa is available for a full menu of services including facials, massages, permanent make-up, body scrubs and wraps. The spa recently
moved to its new location at the Renaissance Creek shopping center located at the intersection of Douglas and Sierra College boulevards.
New spot, same hands-on holistic healing
BY SUSAN BELKNAP
GRANITE BAY VIEW
hen you hear the
W word, “serenity,”
visions of calm, quiet
and meditation probably come
to mind.
Those are exactly the feelings
Tammie Fairchild, the owner of
Serenity Spa, wants you to
imagine when entering her
establishment.
“We believe in holistic heal-
ing through hands, mind and
body,” Fairchild said.
Fairchild said she believes in
physical, emotional and spiri-
tual components all working
together to enable her clients
to achieve optimal health and
healing. While she admits
Western medicine has its place,
she said many people are look-
ing for an alternative in their
quest for a good life.
4 FEBRUARY • GRANITE BAY VIEW
“Many of us have such toxi-
fying lives,” she said. “You real-
ly have to manage your own
health and there are a variety of
options that can work in con-
junction with Western medi-
cine to maintain a healthy
lifestyle.”
One method Fairchild
endorses and offers at Serenity
Spa is Reiki, an ancient healing
technique of laying on of
hands that has been practiced
for centuries. Fairchild said
Reiki balances energy fields to
bring alignment, balance and
harmony to the entire human
energy system.
“Reiki is good for people in
chronic pain and those with
digestive disorders. It helps to
align the body,” Fairchild said.
“It’s one of the best ways to
achieve physical and spiritual
healing.”
SERENITY SPA
NEW LOCATION
Where: Renaissance Creek
shopping center,
Douglas and Sierra College
boulevards
Hours: Open Monday
through Friday 9 a.m. to 8
p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Info: 797-8550
Currently Fairchild and her
staff are settling into their new
location in the Renaissance
Creek shopping center located
“Many of us have such
toxifying lives. You really
have to manage your
own health and there are
a variety of options that
can work in conjunction
with Western medicine to
maintain a healthy
lifestyle.”
Tammie Fairchild, owner, Serenity Spa
at the corner of Douglas and
Sierra College boulevards.
“It was just the right time to
move,” she said. “Our new
location offers a more compre-
hensive use of space.”
She said the new location
has more of an Eastern feel but
with some of the same rich,
COURTESY • GRANITE BAY VIEW
inviting décor as her previous
Sierra College location. The
new venue will continue to
host community events,
retreats for local companies
and charitable functions.
“We believe in giving back to
the community,” she said.
Granite Bay resident Debra
Olberding has been a client of
the spa since 2004. She said she
appreciates how the Serenity
staff caters to clients’ needs.
“They know me and my
daughters who also are
clients,” Olberding said. “I feel
like all the services I’ve had
there are all tailored just for
me. Everything at Serenity is
just so.”
Olberding said she especial-
ly enjoys the botanical foot
facial, which features a scrub,
massage and time to relax in
the Zen Lounge.
 In addition to services such
as facials, waxing and mas-
sages, Fairchild said she is in
the process of achieving her
certification in Ayurveda med-
icine, which is a system of tra-
ditional medicine native to the
Indian subcontinent and prac-
ticed in other parts of the world
as a form of alternative medi-
cine. Ayurveda uses herbs,
massage and yoga as exercise
or alternative medicine.
Fairchild said the most
requested spa service are the
specialized body massages,
which include their signature
hot stone Swedish massage
that, according to Fairchild, is
totally relaxing but also works
the body areas that need work-
ing out as it is done with long
strokes.
But for February, Serenity
Spa is all about Valentine’s Day.
Fairchild said the spa will cele-
brate the day devoted to love
for three days, Friday, Feb. 13,
Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday,
Feb. 15.
“We want to be able to
accommodate all the people
who want to take advantage of
all of our specials,” Fairchild
said.
Relaxing in the Zen Lounge at Serenity Spa is a perfect way to unwind before or after a spa
treatment.
Fairchild said the spa will be
offering special packages for
couples to experience together
as well as individual services.
All Valentine’s Day promotions
will include champagne, wine,
or beverage of choice, choco-
late covered strawberries and a
Valentine “sweet treat.”
For that special woman, a
head-to-toe experience can be
enjoyed that includes a luxuri-
COURTESY • GRANITE BAY VIEW
ous spa facial with reflexology
and warm aromatherapy tow-
els and a paraffin dip. Include a
full one-hour Swedish massage
for $197, add a take-home robe
of your own to make it $242
and the day is complete.
A relaxing retreat for him
combines a 30-minute
Swedish massage with a 30-
minute tandem massage with
two therapists working togeth-
er rhythmically. This service
can be topped off with warm
aromatherapy towels and is
available for $119. Add a robe
and make it $164.
For the couple who wants to
indulge together this Valen-
tine’s Day, Serenity Spa is offer-
ing two botanical foot facials
that include magnesium
soaked rocks, a lavender sea
salt scrub, a hydrating mask, 30
minutes of healing massage,
then dipped in paraffin wax
and followed by a full one-hour
Swedish Couples Massage, and
wrapped up with warm aro-
matherapy towels for $254.
In addition to all the services
the spa offers, a trendy bou-
tique with merchandise hand-
picked from New York, Paris,
China, Canada, Indonesia, and
several spots in California is
worth perusing.
The shop features home
decor, kitchenware, seasonal
gifts, candles, skin care prod-
ucts and more.

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GRANITE BAY VIEW • FEBRUARY 5
Going for glamour in Granite Bay
BY MEGAN WOOD
GRANITE BAY VIEW

or years, Orlando Gonza-

F les has been the go-to guy

for all things hair, style
and beauty. Clients near and
far flock to Orlando’s West Palm
Salon in Granite Bay in search
of advice from Gonzales who
many call “a beauty genius”
and a “miracle worker.”
Now, Gonzales’ clients can
heave a small sigh of relief as
he has taken much of the
guesswork out of makeup and
how to wear it with the launch
of his line “Glissando” at his
Granite Bay salon last month.
The premier of his new cos-
metics line was received by
about 100 of Gonzales’ clients
and friends who were eager to
primp and play.
“I have spent years hearing
women talk about makeup
and what they did and didn’t
like,” Gonzales said. “I also had
spent time around different
lines and had put together a lit-
tle arsenal of the best products
from each line that I would use
on my clients.”
While Gonzales’ set up shop
at one of the salon’s stations, it
didn’t take long for a line to
form of clients requesting a lip-
stick touch up, fresh sweep of
gloss or the whole she-bang.
Cynthia Cook of Granite Bay
and a loyal West Palm cus- PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
tomer raved about the Orlando Gonzales, owner of Orlando’s West Palm Salon in Granite Bay, gives Cynthia Cook a smokey eye using his own line
smokey-eye makeup look of mineral eyeshadows, one of the many products in his new makeup line Glissando.
Gonzales had created for her.
“I look 10 years younger. It’s
magic,” Cook said. “It doesn’t ORLANDO’S TRENDS FOR SPRING
really feel like I’m wearing any
because it’s so light and breath-
able, I love it.”
Mrs. Sacramento pageant
winner and Granite Bay resi-
dent Cyndee Reed said she
loved the ruby red lipstick and
gloss combination that Gonza-
les chose for her and com-
pared it to her pageant make-
up that she normally wears.
“It feels so good on, some-
times lipstick can feel really
dry, or if it’s too moisturizing it
melts and bleeds under hot PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
lights,” Reed said. “This feels Orlando Gonzales applies mascara to Tori Bender’s eyelash-
incredible. Count on Orlando es. Bender modeled Gonzales’ new makeup line Glissando IN THE BUFF: The nude trend is very fresh-faced and beautiful on
to make products that feel at the launch party last month. everyone, it’s like you, natural at your best.
divine.” VINTAGE GLAMOUR: Red lips, defined eyebrows and very babydoll-ish.
Years of touring with A-list ucts and formulas that produc- needs multiple tones to look So vintage and beautiful, think Jean Harlow.
clients like Liza Minelli and ing his own makeup line fresh and alive.”
CORAL CRUSH: The pinky orange hue will be all over everyone’s lips
creating looks to grace the seemed only natural. Gonzales had also noticed come late spring/early summer.
stage and pages of magazines, “I really loved the feel of that some formulas sit on top Where to buy it?
has provided Gonzales with mineral makeup, but some- of the skin and become cakey Glissando Makeup, Orlando’s West Palm Salon
enough hands-on experience times it can look really flat on or settle in to fine lines and 7120 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay 791-1191 Orlandoswestpalmsalon.com
working with different prod- skin,” Gonzales said. “Skin wrinkles. A very fine molecular

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 PHOTOS BY PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Laura Halverstadt, left, Stacy Lugo and Betti Anders experi-
ment with new shades using Orlando Gonzales' new line of
Glissando lipsticks and glosses at Orlando's West Palm Salon
in Granite Bay.

ORLANDO
continued from page 6

weight keeps the marble in the

colors intact and allows the
powder to sink into the skin
and create a satiny finish that
feels light and airy.
The full Glissando line
includes mineral liquid and
baked powder foundation,
highlighting powder, eye shad-
ows, mascara, lipstick and
glosses that were all on display
and ready for clients to sample
and play with at the party.
The rainbow of lipstick and
gloss colors attracted the most
attention of the evening as
women raved about the
smooth, not sticky texture of
the glosses and the creamy feel
and rich colors of the lipstick.
“My inspiration for the lip
colors was people’s personali-
ties,” Gonzales said. “When I
meet people I get a feel for
their personality and that
emanates a certain aura that
my colors complement.”
For example, Gonzales said a
plummy rose color attracts a
casually smart and romantic
personality while a shocking
pink gloss brings out the
sophisticated, free spirit per-
sona.
Other favorites among par-
tygoers that evening included
a nude, pink gloss and a bright
coral that, when applied was
right on trend with make-up
looks that recently sashayed
down runways of top design-
ers.
Jeri Chalmers holds her dog,
Chloe, who was appropri-
ately dressed in a hot pink
tu-tu, and discusses Orlan-
do’s new makeup line with
Kristina Fleischer and Cindy
Soldano at the launch party
held last month.
“A lot of people use
the excuse that ‘it’s
just Granite Bay, it’s
not L.A. or New York’
as a reason to be more
low key with their
style ... This is your life,
live it as beautifully as
you can.”
Orlando Gonzales
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GRANITE BAY VIEW • FEBRUARY 7

Here’s an engaging resource for brides-to-be
BY EILEEN WILSON
GRANITE BAY VIEW
ebruary is the month for
F romance, and nothing is
more romantic than a new
ring and four little life-chang-
ing words. Will you marry me?
Lucky for brides-to-be, the
Engaged Wedding Library,
located in the Quarry Ponds
Center is here to help.
“Your first stop after he pops
the question should be
Engaged Wedding Library,”
said Abby Schneider, owner of
the new Granite Bay business.
The library, which is an
amazing resource for brides,
and anyone planning an event,
for that matter, is filled with
books, and just about every
wedding magazine, both
regional and national, that a
bride could ask for.
“This is a totally free service
to the bride,” Schneider said.
The library, while extensive,
stays put. Brides can’t “check
out” the materials in the tradi-
tional sense, but there are so
many resources at the bride’s
fingertips, she’ll glean plenty of
information during her visit to
the lakeside location.
Seated on comfortable
chairs and sofa, brides can be
seen leafing through, not only
magazines, but vendor portfo-
lios as well.
Need a photographer? No
problem. There are several
binders to browse – each filled
with sumptuous shots of smil-
ing couples on their special
day.
Need a florist? Engaged has
you covered. Gorgeous bridal
bouquets featuring everything
from tulips to tuberoses, grace
pages illuminating many
options.
For Jim and Abby Schneider,
opening the Engaged Wedding
Library was a natural extension
of the Perfect Wedding Guide, a
free publication they produce,
that has been helping and
informing brides for the last
eight years.
The guide is filled with ven-
dors, and offers everything
from planning and budget
checklists, to where to borrow
real diamond jewelry for the
special day.
But visiting various vendors
takes time.
“Coming here is so much
easier than looking in the
guide, then asking ‘do I want to
8 FEBRUARY • GRANITE BAY VIEW
COURTESY • PROFINISH DESIGN
Granite Bay resident
Julia Owens shows off
her engagement ring
at Engaged Wedding
Library.
ENGAGED WEDDING
LIBRARY
Where: Quarry Ponds Cen-
ter, 5530 Douglas Blvd.,
Suite 130, Granite Bay
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. COURTESY • PROFINISH DESIGN
Tuesday- Saturday Abby Schneider, owner of Engaged Wedding Library, reviews a portfolio of one of the
Info: 783-1100, engaged- dozens of vendors on display at the library where prospective brides and grooms can review
sacramento.com for their special day. Engaged is located at the Quarry Ponds Center in Granite Bay.
“Coming here is so much easier than looking in the guide, then asking ‘do I want to go all the way out to a
particular vendor to see their portfolio.’ The portfolios are right here. We have audio for various bands, and
video from videographers. If a bride wants to give me her budget for a particular service, I can save her a lot
of time by talking to her about what vendors she can find for the price she is thinking of.”
Abby Schneider, owner, Engaged Wedding Library
go all the way out to a particu- the library numerous times, adds to the excitement. “The January seminar filled
lar vendor to see their portfo- and said she is impressed by And the men aren’t com- up fast,” Schneider said.
lio’,” Schneider said. “The port- what the Schneiders’ have to pletely left out. Schneider Next up will be Floral Trends
folios are right here. We have offer. offers a masculine chair amid and Tips and Invitation Inspi-
audio for various bands, and “I’ve found the library to be a the classic-white elegant ration for any Budget semi-
video from videographers. If a great resource to locate ven- atmosphere, complete with nars, which will be held Satur-
bride wants to give me her dors,” Kemper said. “I’ve wedding etiquette for guys, day, Feb. 6 from 10:30 – 11:30
budget for a particular service, looked at wedding books and and more important, sports a.m. In March, the library will
I can save her a lot of time by magazines there to get ideas magazines. host seminars on videography,
talking to her about what ven- for the wedding; wedding Schneider said she was and hair and makeup demon-
dors she can find for the price cakes, honeymoon plans and thrilled to locate her business strations.
she is thinking of.” bridal hairstyles. in Quarry Ponds. She specifi- The seminars require
The library is busiest on Sat- Kemper also used the library cally selected the site because advanced registration and will
urdays, and Schneider said she to view samples of videogra- of its proximity to six bridal offer feature free advice and
enjoys interacting with the phers, which she said helped shops within a 10-minute prize giveaways, too.
women (and a few men) who her narrow down what she was drive, and also for the relaxing “We will have cake tasting,
have come in. looking for. lakeside atmosphere. and musicians, which are all
“Brides typically spend an “The staff is very knowledge- “There are so many places to vendors.” Schneider said.
hour to two hours here at first,” able and helpful with assisting have events, right here,” “There are a few wedding
Schneider said. you in planning,” Kemper said. Schneider said. libraries across the country –
And after a first visit, women “I look forward to attending She said she loves the out- most notably in New York and
usually come back with mom, some of the upcoming semi- door patio, which has been a Los Angeles. But those are
fiancé, girlfriends, etc. nars there.” wedding venue itself, and upscale – they include plat-
Robyn Kemper, an Of course, the free goodie meeting rooms, which will be a inum-wedding type vendors.
Orangevale resident who will bag each bride receives when perfect spot for free wedding- We truly have vendors for every
be married in July, has visited she walks through the door just related seminars coming up. budget.”
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Exotic and legendary flavors at Fat’s Asia Bistro
K.T. Flynn
Dining View
Frank Fat’s dining empire continues to
enjoy a long history of success. What
began as a downtown Sacramento eatery
back in 1939 serving authentic dishes
from China’s four main provinces has
turned into an empire of eclectic
restaurants which blend classic Chinese
flavors and contemporary cuisine
influenced by inventive flavors that
continue to shape our lives.
Collin Fat, Frank Fat’s first grandson,
learned the ropes of the restaurant
business from ground up at his family
restaurant. Then he backed his skills with
a masters degree in hotel and restaurant
management. And today, he truly loves
what he does and it shows. His biggest
inspiration has been his grandfather who
was a true restaurant icon. Collin’s savvy
strategies in tough economic times have
helped him stay connected and on top of
all the regulations and energy laws that
continue to shape our lives and make
demands on restaurants, including the
recently passed no trans fats law.
And these days there is a Fat’s for
everyone! Thankfully for all of us, Fat’s
restaurants have been popping up in
casinos spanning the state, college
campuses, shopping plazas and local
Catch a bounty of seafood at Fins Market & Grill
It’s Dungeness crab season again and
time to soothe your seafood cravings with
a tempting selection at Fins Market &
Grill. It’s easy to get side tracked from
good eating habits that can take a toll on
your health. Seafood has amazing health
benefits but can also take your taste buds
from ordinary to extraordinary.
Fins’ famous motto ‘Stay healthy...eat
fish!’ says it all. You’ll enjoy the menu
which follows the decor’s less-is-more
statement and features all the favorites
including live Maine lobster, Rajun Cajun
Prawns, fried oysters, crab and fish tacos,
seafood Louie, cracked crab, steamed
clams and mussels, scallops, calamari,
catfish and ahi, along with the fabulous
halibut, mahi mahi, sea bass and other
tender white fish that showcase the
simplicity of perfectly grilled fresh
flavors. This weather is ideal for a bowl of
their popular clam chowder rich with
clams and chunks of potatoes that deliver
goodness to both New England and the
Manhattan version. And the medley of
flavors unite deliciously in the savory
cioppino making that another popular
must-try on a cold day or at any time.
10 FEBRUARY • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Fat’s Asia Bistro
and Dim Sum Bar
Happy Hour Mon. - Fri. 3-6pm
Lunch and Dinner daily
Catering
1500 Eureka, Roseville
916-787-3287
2585 Iron Point, Folsom
916-983-1133
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neighborhoods in addition to the flagship
restaurant located at 806 L Street,
Sacramento.
Fat’s Asia Bistro in Roseville blends the
classis designs of ancient Asia and
contemporary touches with floor to
ceiling palm trees bringing in a bit of the
tropics. Don’t be surprised to find the
cocktail lounge packed during happy hour
or a waiting line for a table if you don’t
have reservations. But the inviting
atmosphere and flavorful food will make
up for it. With the upcoming 10th
anniversary for this location later this
year, Collin looks forward to enticing the
next generation of diners. His #1 priority
is to deal with consumer tastes and
satisfaction while meeting and exceeding
customer expectations.
Tasty menu choices highlight exotic
Chinese cuisine and delicacies from
Japan, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, and
other countries. Dim Sum items can be
enjoyed as appetizers or as an entire meal.
Menu changes twice a year and the
recently added lumpias, long and crispy
Filipino style spring rolls filled with pork,
Server Gina Dophied and Chef Michael Smith
Daily specials are also offered with price freshest seafood available and prepare it
set by the market.
Proprietors Ed and Darci Jayousi reside styles. They purchased their first Fins
in Granite Bay with sons Zachary and
Kyle and understand what local families
seem to enjoy. They strive to find the
Fat’s Asia Bistro Proprietor, Collin Fat
onion and celery are quite enticing and
cleverly presented in a cone basket. The
fabulous Honey Walnut Prawns with
caramelized onions; Honey Roasted
Peking Duck; Mongolian Beef with chili
peppers and green onions in a special
sauce; and Orange Chicken in a zesty
orange sauce remain long time favorites
on the 60 plus item menu.
Monthly specials are offered in addition
to the regular menu that changes twice a
year. And they will do their best to honor
special requests if something you enjoy
has been taken off the menu.
with proven recipes and favorite cooking
location in Sacramento in 1998 and have
continued to grow and carry on the
tradition of serving the freshest fish in a
Appreciation for family style dining
promotes sharing with each plateful
delivered to your table. Newly added
delicacies are noted on the menu, as are
the intriguing spicy flavors such as
Shanghais Noodles, Kung Pao Chicken or
Salmon, and Thai Seafood in a Fat Pot.
Brown rice is offered in addition to plain
white for the health conscious.
February 14th welcomes the Chinese
New Year, year of the tiger, and may it
exceed all your dining expectations and
much more.
Fins Market & Grill
Open daily for lunch and dinner
8680 Sierra College at Douglas
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friendly atmosphere. Roseville location
opened in February 2007 and continues to
enjoy a great following of satisfied diners.
Fins is about seafood but there’s a bit
more. On the menu there is a sprinkling
of tasty alternatives such as chicken
Caesar, chicken strips served with fries
and Cole slaw drizzled with their
signature island dressing, onion rings,
buffalo wings, twice baked potatoes or
Maddies Patties, etc. And for dessert the
carrot cake, chocolate cake or New York
cheesecake should satisfy your sweet
tooth and complete your meal.
Don’t miss the seafood counter on the
way out to purchase fish to take home.
Head for Fins and have a little something
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In our fast-paced society,
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ly it is being ingested. Excess
body fat is a direct outcome of
this hurried, poor nutrition.
Even if you have the best
intentions with your diet, you
are likely frustrated and fed up
with extra pounds.
You are not to blame for
being confused about what
you should eat. One day they
tell us to give up all fats. The
next day carbs are the culprit,
and then acai berries become
the holy grail of weight loss.
The food manufacturers
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misleading information and
bogus health claims.
Sometimes it seems like the
whole system is set up to con-
fuse and frustrate us into buy-
ing the latest and greatest
packaged food.
The bottom line is that the
foods that you put into your
body should be carefully
selected. It’s time to re-exam-
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Guests are invited to visit the
office and get questions about
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continued from page 11
hysterical hunger, and wrecks
havoc on your blood sugar lev-
els, promoting fat storage.
The introduction of HFCS
into our food supply resulted
in a 47 percent spike in Type 2
diabetes cases as well as an 80
percent increase in obesity.
Food manufacturers use HFCS
in many mainstream products,
including the following:
sauces (including ketchup)
yogurt
energy bars
soft drinks / fruit juices
processed baked goods
cereals
crackers
ice cream
salad dressing
most packaged snack foods
Hydrogenated fat/
partially hydrogenated
fat (trans fat)
Hydrogenated and partially
hydrogenated fats have under-
gone such extensive process-
ing that it causes a change in
the chemical structure. This
change is foreign and destruc-
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Check each food label for the
word “hydrogenated” and
avoid it diligently. Cutting out
hydrogenated fats is a simple
step toward looking and feel-
ing your best.
Aspartame
Aspartame is an artificial
sweetener that was denied
eight times by the FDA before
being approved in 1973.
Many scientists objected the
approval, claiming that aspar-
tame hadn’t been proven safe
for use as a food additive.
Research has proven that of
aspartame and it promotes
cravings for foods high in calo-
ries and carbohydrates.
Though aspartame is calorie-
free it still causes insulin to be
released, which job is to stow
away sugar – when this sugar is
not available, the result is often
hypoglycemia and severe
hunger. Not exactly a recipe for
weight loss.
White sugar
White sugar comes from the
juice of a sugar cane plant that
has undergone an intensive
refining process.
In this process all of the
enzymes, fiber, vitamins and
minerals are destroyed, ren-
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“Once you cut these
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diet, you’ll be pleased
with the results.
Expect to lose weight,
to have more energy
and to feel better
than you have in a
long time.”
White sugar is also extremely
high in calories, which your
body loves to store away in fat
cells.
Refined sugar has been
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system, hyperactivity, ADD,
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ders, dental cavities, hypo-
glycemia, enlargement of the
liver and kidneys, and an
imbalance of neurotransmit-
ters in the brain. All that and it
leads to weight gain.
White flour
White flour comes from nat-
ural whole wheat that has been
stripped of nutrients, vitamins
and minerals. This results in a
nutritionally void product that
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As you know, this promotes
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Once you cut these five
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pleased with the results.
Expect to lose weight, to have
more energy and to feel better
than you have in a long time.
If you’re serious about look-
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through purifying your diet,
then focus on eating real food
items. Real foods include lean
meats, vegetables, whole
grains, fruits, nuts and seeds.
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through a combination of both
nutrition and challenging, pro-
gressive exercise.
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Making the most of her ‘Golden’ years
BY EILEEN WILSON she lost her only son, Teddy.
GRANITE BAY VIEW “That was the end of my life,
he air may be filled with right there,” Henning said.

T fog and February chill, but

with Golden Henning
around, bad weather simply
means more chances for rain-
bows.
At 5 feet, 2 inches, the
blonde, blue-eyed whirlwind
of activity enjoys her family –
six grandchildren, and 17
great-grandchildren, friends
and menagerie of pets.
Blue and yellow, the colors of
the Swedish flag, adorned
tables, chairs, cakes, and even
Henning’s fashion choice
recently, as she and 160 friends
and relatives celebrated her
90th birthday at the Flower
Farm Inn in Loomis.
But big parties and limelight
are nothing new to this nona-
genarian.
Her daughters, Bonita (Bun-
ny) Brening and Susan Schutte,
enjoy throwing bashes for their
mom, and do so with style.
A catered affair, the party
included lavish decorations,
lovingly hung by great grand-
kids, video and lots of photo-
graphs, taken by granddaugh-
ter, Leslie Broadland, of Norcal
Candids. Attendees were even
treated to learning how to sing
the “Happy Birthday” in
Swedish.
Attending parties isn’t the
only social activity Henning
enjoys. She loves hosting them,
too.
“I just had 33 people here
Christmas Eve for brunch,” she
said. “I set tables all over the
house, and Santa Claus came,
too. That’s the time the whole
family gets together.”
Henning, who still enjoys liv-
ing in her large Granite Bay
home, which she cleans by
herself, hasn’t always lived in
the area.
Originally from Sweden, she
clearly remembers the rough,
wet Atlantic crossing she
endured with her parents
when she was just 4 years old.
“My dad had a store – a
butcher shop. But times were
bad, and we ended up taking
care of the whole village. No
one had anything,” Henning
recounted.
Once the family decided to
leave, their adventure began.
“I remember trying to go out
of our room and on to the deck
of the ship. A wave swept over
the entire boat,” she said.
Granite Bay resident Golden Henning, seated center, recently celebrated her 90th birthday.
“I just had 33 people here
Christmas Eve for brunch.
I set tables all over the
house, and Santa Claus
came, too. That’s the time
the whole family gets
together.”
Golden Henning, 90
The family went from living
in a home in a small Swedish
town, to living in a basement
apartment in Chicago, “in the
middle of all the soot.”
“We had such a lush, green
place in Sweden. I remember
my mother just cried,” Hen-
ning said. “None of us spoke
English, and immigrants
weren’t even treated as people,
we were more like cattle.”
The family moved to numer-
ous states, and Henning’s
father was murdered in Texas
when she was a teenager – a
devastating blow to both
mother and child.
“My mother and father were
all I had,” Henning said.
When Henning set out to
Hollywood to try her hand at
theater, her boyfriend, Al,
insisted she come back to
Chicago, settle down, and get
married.
But Henning’s dramatic flair
couldn’t be squelched. When
Golden Henning prepares to greet her guests at her birth-
day party held at the Flower Farm Nursery in Loomis.
her daughters were young, the
family moved to Los Angeles,
and both girls were sought
after in the movie and com-
mercial industry, as was Hen-
ning herself.
“Lucille Ball’s agent came in
to our bakery one day and sent
PHOTO COURTESY LESLIE BROADLAND
PHOTO COURTESY LESLIE BROADLAND
little Susie out on a call. She
became the daughter in a Bette
Davis film, and later, Miss Teen
U.S.A.
Both daughters spent time
working in the glow of Holly-
wood lights, but the glow
dimmed for Henning, when
And that’s when the rain-
bows started.
“Over Teddy’s grave was a
huge rainbow – I knew he was
telling us he was with God,”
Henning said. “Afterwards, I
prayed in the living room to
God, to show me that he had
Teddy. Out of nowhere, a rain-
bow appeared across Teddy’s
picture.”
Henning said rainbows have
appeared, out of nowhere,
when both her parents died,
and her two husbands as well.
“We all run out and look
whenever we see a rainbow.
They’re our path to God,” she
said.
Henning lost her first hus-
band but had a second chance
at true love, when she married
her second husband, Bill.
The two took three different
adventure-filled trips to
Europe, all on the back of a
BMW motorcycle.
“I can tell you, we had some
real hair raisers,” Henning said,
explaining their detainment in
Russia where their bike, pass-
ports and identification were
taken.
The couple made quite an
impression during their travels,
and they were written up in
several newspapers and
motorcycle magazines.
Henning lost her second
husband after only a few years,
but keeps the fond memories
of their fabulous adventures,
and the beautiful home that
she designed and he built for
her.
But widowhood hasn’t
slowed Henning down. She
authored a book, “Song of
Promise.”
“I started it when I lost my
first husband – it was 25 years
in the making,” Henning said.
She still enjoys the limelight,
and has appeared in hundreds
of commercials, and various
films throughout her life,
including regular appearances
on the television show, “Nash
Bridges,” and a recent televi-
sion series, “Trauma.”
Broadland marvels at her
grandmother’s stamina, and
huge heart.
“Mormor (grandma in
Swedish) is always positive and
happy,” Broadland said. “She
finds the good in everyone, and
in every circumstance.”

GRANITE BAY VIEW • FEBRUARY 15

Looking for love in all the right places
Sheri
Hitchings
Daytripper
rom the rooftop terrace of
F romantic Gaslamp Plaza
Suites in San Diego we
could see the San Diego Bridge
to Coronado.
It was simply a wonderful
way to begin a fascinating stay
in the Gaslamp District. Fortu-
nately, Alonzo Horton pur-
chased 800 acres of land along
the waterfront in 1867, a place
with a history of success and
bouts of decline.
Since 1970, it has been
restored to its early charm. Just
strolling along this district of
Victorian architecture is
incredible. With more than 150
restaurants, coffeehouses and
nightclubs, you have much
food for thought, especially
romance.
Originally, our hotel was
called the Watts Robin Build-
ing. Once, the first skyscraper,
it was also a trust bank from
1913-1928. Now new life has
been brought to the building,
retaining its classy marble and
fine mahogany.
Our first excursion was to
find a place nearby for lunch
and peruse a copy of “101
Things to do in San Diego”
booklet.
We took a trolley to Old Town
San Diego, which is considered
the birthplace of California.
Old Town is the site of the first
permanent Spanish settlement
in California. You can step back
in time to the 19th century and
dig into its past from 1821-1872
while exploring the first
schoolhouse, blacksmith shop
and newspaper office.
To add to your list of “to do’s,”
see beautiful La Jolla. It glim-
mers with opulence, especially
at a shopping strip called The
Village. Try snorkeling at the
cove, and don’t miss an oppor-
tunity to observe the playful
seals and sea lions.
Dining
Our favorite recommenda-
tion is the Café Sevilla in the
Gaslamp Quarter. With a din-
ner show including the Fla-
menco, Tango and Salsa
16 FEBRUARY • GRANITE BAY VIEW
“Fortunately, Alonzo
Horton purchased 800
acres of land along the
waterfront in 1867, a
place with a history of
success and bouts of
decline. Since 1970, it
has been restored to its
early charm. Just
strolling along the
Gaslamp district, with
its Victorian
architecture, is
incredible. With more
than 150 restaurants,
coffeehouses and
nightclubs, you have
much food for thought,
especially romance.
Adventures. Travel with Air2Air-
Charters to Catalina Island and
rent a bicycle built for two,
exploring the island and its
wild animal friends.
SHERI HITCHINGS• SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW
San Diego is a great get-away for a weekend. There’s the downtown area, above left, beau- Sunsets and stargazing
tiful harbor venues and the Gaslamp Quarter District, far right, that all provide the ultimate For an evening to remember,
in places to visit. In addition the city offers dozens of sightseeing excursions including Sea watch a phenomenal breath-
World, Wild Animal Park and the San Diego Zoo. For the fashionista, take in Horton Plaza, taking sunset. Catch the mass
Metro Market and Del Mar Plaza for a shopping fix. San Diego can also be enjoyed without transit bus route No. 35 and see
spending lots of money by taking advantage of camping, fishing and swimming locations. the Pacific Ocean up close.
Check out the Palomar
Rhythm and delicious Spanish Excursions and discover Fortuna and Mountain State Park for roman-
cuisine, you won’t be disap- For a few recommendations, Cowles mountains. Try a romp tic campsites; try fishing and
pointed. visit Hotel Del Coronado; take along the beach with the Bright picnicking under the stars near
Mouth-watering spareribs at an Old Town Sightseeing Tour, Valley Farms. Palomar Mountain.
the Hard Rock Café and “Kiss City Tour or Greyline Tour.
My Tacos” at Fred’s Mexican Other suggestions are the Shopper’s paradise Lover’s view is
Café need mentioning. Antho- Wild Animal Park, a picnic at Discover the uniqueness of cupid’s target
ny’s Fish Grotto for seafood, the Balboa Park and a climb aboard the Gaslamp District stores Enjoy a panoramic view of
Imperial House Restaurant and the USS Midway. Don’t miss the and the Horton Plaza, a block the ocean and city at Mt.
the Boat House Restaurant for San Diego Zoo or SeaWorld. Try away. The Metro Market, near- Soledad. Located between La
prime rib are not to be missed. the Harbor Excursion Company by, is a good source for gro- Jolla and Pacific Beach, it’s a
for a harbor tour or take a bike ceries. Del Mar Plaza, at the great place to hike and bike.
Entertainment ride on Mission Bay. waterfront, has upscale dining Alive with adventure and
For sports lovers, most of the and shopping. romance, the Gaslamp District
restaurants and bars provide Horseback riding and nearby sites in San Diego
television screens. Malmey’s Have a spectacular ride in Flying high are just the right places where
Tavern and Jimmy Lives, the San Diego wilderness. Enjoy the sweeping views of cupid hangs out with arrow
renown for Latin music, jazz Explore Mission Trails Regional San Diego with Corporate Heli- ready.
and great crab, are hot spots. Park, located eight miles north- copters, or take a ride in a Maybe you’ll be lucky to be
east of Downtown San Diego biplane with Barnstorming his next target.
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Where love and luscious food go hand in hand
BY EILEEN WILSON
GRANITE BAY VIEW
ablo Picasso once said,
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On the scene since last
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involved in the food industry
since they were just young-
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A graduate from San Francis-
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restaurant business, since
working in her dad’s steak-
house at the age of 16.
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since the tender age of 5.
But customers aren’t con-
cerned about background;
they simply care about the
fresh and delicious plates that
come from the kitchen.
While La Petite has been in
existence for less than a year,
Redmond has been cooking up
a storm, volunteering for vari-
ous events for St. Joseph Marel-
lo Church.
“It was a natural transition –
Kathi was cooking for the
youth group at St. Joseph
Marello, and for the Principals’
lunch,” Raley said. “She also
did meals for planning meet-
ings.”
Redmond said she enjoyed
preparing pizza and typical
“kid” food for the youth group,
and tri-tip and lots of pastas
and chicken dishes for the
adults.
Today, her catering business
is in full flourish most weeks.
So much so, that she had mul-
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Redmond, a graduate of the San Francisco Culinary Academy, is the chef for La Petite Party
Gourmet, a personal chef and small-group caterer.
But she’s definitely excited
for Cupid to arrive.
“We have a romance pack-
age for Valentine’s Day,” Red-
mond said.
The package will include
main courses like herb and
mustard-crusted rack of lamb
with garlic-mashed potatoes,
sautéed garlic and caper
prawns on a bed of angel hair
pasta, and petite bacon-
wrapped filet mignon with
creamy horseradish sauce.
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“People are so busy –
this is a super timesaver.
If I’m in your kitchen,
and have dinner ready
when you and your kids
walk in the door, it’s a
happy night.”
Kathi Redmond, La Petite chef
Redmond said.
With appetizers like wild
mushroom duxelle in phyllo
cups, only the freshest ingredi-
ents will do.
A decadent chocolate rasp-
berry trifle will create the per-
fect mood for an evening of
enchantment.
And enchanted is the perfect
way to describe how Red-
mond’s customers react when
they get a taste of what’s on her
menu.
Ryan Vas Dias, who was
lucky enough to celebrate his
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
17th birthday with a La Petite
meal, requested his personal
favorite, sautéed prawns on
angel hair.
His brother, Kevin, on the
other hand, favors the ginger
skirt steak with garlic-mashed
potatoes.
And Father Arnold from St.
Marello said his favorite La
Petite dish is the chicken
Marsala.
Romance, clearly, isn’t the
only reason for a great meal.
“People are so busy – this is a
super timesaver,” Redmond
said. “If I’m in your kitchen,
and have dinner ready when
you and your kids walk in the
door, it’s a happy night.”
Even the best cooks need a
night off now and then, and
that’s when La Petite can help.
“A lot of my clients are pro-
fessional couples,” Redmond
said.
“Also, a lot of people enjoy
cooking for their families, but
are intimidated to cook for
larger groups,” Raley added.

Michelle Boudier-Raley,manager of La Petite Party Gourmet,
left, sits with Ryan Vas Dias, and Rob Redmond, chef Kathy
Redmond’s husband, at the Vas Dias table before dinner one
recent evening.
Many of La Petite’s clients
use the service a couple times
a month, and others order
meals several times a week.
Redmond offers flexibility in
her service.
“We can come to your home
and cook for you. We’ll even
plate everything for you,” she
said.
On the flip side, Redmond is
glad to simply drop off pre-
pared meals, and no one need
ever know La Petite had been
there.
“I believe strongly in discre-
tion,” she said.
La Petite has a strong word-
of-mouth following. Redmond
said it’s not unusual for her to
cook for a busy mom, and
before she knows it, she’s pro-
viding meals for the grandpar-
ents, sisters-in-law and
friends, too.
Customer favorites include
dishes like chicken penne in
vodka cream sauce and stuffed
pork roast.
“I would go straight to the
specials,” Raley advised, saying
newcomers should visit the
Web site. “There’s always a
great variety, they’re great tast-
ing dishes, and you get the
most bang for the buck.”
Raley and Redmond pride
themselves on being budget
friendly, and with January spe-
cials like sesame chicken
breasts with cilantro pesto, rice
and steamed veggies for only
$7.95 per person, a home cook
couldn’t put a high-quality din-
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“I would go straight to
the specials. There’s
always a great variety,
they’re great tasting
dishes, and you get the
most bang for the buck.
Some of the appetizers
make great meals, too
... Kathi tends to give
large portions.”
Michelle Raley, La Petite managing
partner
ner on the table for much less.
“Some of the appetizers
make great meals, too,” Raley
said. “And Kathi tends to give
large portions.”
In addition to great eats, La
Petite offers custom classes
(also known as food parties) as
well.
“It’s like a Tupperware party,
but with great food,” Raley
said. “We drink wine and
cook.”
“People love to learn about
marinades, seasonings, tech-
niques – people don’t know
what to do, because they don’t
live in the food world,” Red-
mond said.
La Petite offers free delivery
in Granite Bay, and can also
deliver to nearby areas.
They also offer gift certifi-
cates for meals or classes – the
perfect way to say “ I love you.”
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Clear behavior expectations
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Dealing with
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As role models, our actions
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When angry, leave the room
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How does your child make a
Self-worth is worth difference? First of all, children
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Every child needs to have your life.
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Sculpting great skin
BY SUSAN BELKNAP
GRANITE BAY VIEW
hile being older has
W many advantages, like
wisdom and experi-
ence, advancing age also usu-
ally means wrinkles.
But with so many recent
advances in technology, this
Valentine’s Day, there are a
variety of ways people can
take years off their appear-
ance. And Dr. Celia Remy can
do it without surgery.
Remy recently began offer-
ing her services once a week at
Essentials Spa Salon in Gran-
ite Bay. Remy is the owner of
Vitality Medical Laser and
Skin Clinic located in Folsom
where she offers a variety of
procedures including Botox
and other injectibles, lasers
and a new procedure called
Sculptor, which is designed to
tighten the skin, improve
skin’s overall texture and
reduce the appearance of fine
lines and wrinkles.
“As a pediatrician I used to
work with pediatric dermatol-
ogy dealing with scarring and
burns,” Remy said.
Remy, is a laser and aesthet-
ic medicine specialist who has
advanced medical aesthetic
training in facial sculpting
techniques, injectible dermal
treatments and is a creden-
tialed instructor of Medical
Aesthetics and Laser Medicine
for California Physicians and
Nurses.
Dr. Remy attended USC as
an undergraduate on an ath-
letic scholarship in gymnas-
tics and entered the psychobi-
ology honors degree program.
After graduating from USC
with honors, Remy attended
the Medical College of Penn-
sylvania, continuing research
into mind-body medicine.
After graduating from MCP,
Remy entered into Residency
at UC Davis Medical Center,
studying pediatrics, with a
special interest in dermatol-
ogy, child abuse recognition
and prevention, eating disor-
ders and sports medicine.
She worked with Shriner’s
Hospital for Children in ortho-
pedics, neuromuscular disor-
ders, burns, wound healing,
and pediatric rheumatology.
Remy then entered practice
with UC Davis Medical Group
where she further developed
her pediatric dermatology
education and began to study
laser medicine.
24 FEBRUARY • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Stacy Acevedo, left, receives a chemical peel from Dr. Celia
Remy at the Essentials Spa Salon in Granite Bay.
Concurrently, she began as
Medical Director for the Chil-
dren’s Receiving Home of
Sacramento under the direc-
tion of the Child and Adoles-
cent Abuse Research and Edu-
cation at UC Davis. After sev-
en years in practice with UC
Davis Medical Group and
three years of study in laser
medicine, she left her UCD
pediatric practice to pursue
advanced training in Laser
Medicine.
Remy said the Sculptor is
the most requested procedure
and that it is 10 times more
effective than the use of the
laser for skin tightening. It can
be used anywhere on the
body, but Remy said the face
area is usually what her clients
are requesting.
“The Sculptor uses a new
energy system, (Thermo-
molecular capacitance) to
restructure broken collagen
fibers, build new collagen and
regenerate collagen repair,”
she said. “It doesn’t hurt and
some people experience
immediate change.”
One of the best things Remy
said she appreciates about
Sculptor is that its effective-
ness can last several years and
the cost is significantly less
than having a face-lift, which
requires general anesthesia.
Mary Silva, manager of
Essentials, said some of her
clients have had treatments
from Remy.
“I have seen clients who
have had instant results,” Silva
said.
Essentials owner Linda
Manzer agrees.
PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
“Dr. Remy has only been
here about two months,”
Manzer said. “People love her.
Plus, I think it’s a perfect blend
to have her here at the salon.
Our clients can get everything
they need right here. It’s a per-
fect blend of services.”
Remy said she is thrilled
with the partnership she has
formed with the salon.
“The people at Essentials
are not sales people. They are
upfront and care more about
doing the right thing for the
client as opposed to selling
something. They all have the
highest level of integrity.”
Sculptor services are not the
only treatments Remy can
provide at Essentials. She said
Botox Cosmetic, which is a
non-surgical, aesthetic treat-
ment for wrinkles caused by
muscle contraction can
smooth wrinkles by relaxing
the muscles of the face.
Dermal fillers are another
way to help erase the years
without surgery. Fillers are
used to restore volume,
resolve wrinkles and sculpt
the face for an instant lifted
appearance, according to
Remy.
Remy said most of the pro-
cedures she provides are used
by men and women in their
40s and 50s who are looking
for subtle ways to improve
their appearance.
“This is about self-esteem,”
Remy said. “My clients walk
out with their heads held high
and their confidence level
increases. With our treatments
they are able to look how they
feel.”
WEDNESDAYS person. Info: 772-9372.
Free Tango Argentino lessons at
Sierra Nursery is offering a free
Quarry Ponds in Granite Bay
seminar discussing preparing
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Beads, Baubles and Brand Name
“Heart Matters” is being offered
Fashion Designer Clothing sale
by Mercy San Juan Medical Cen-
going on at the American Cancer
ter from 7-8:30 p.m. at 1550
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how to understand and prevent
lection of jewelry making beads,
cardiovascular disease. Health
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clothing from an L.A. designer.
counseling will be available. Info:
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To register, mercyheartsacramen-
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to.org or 537-5243.
ceeds benefit cancer research
and patient services for Placer
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SATURDAY, MARCH 6
Granite Bay High Emerald
Brigade Band Boosters is hold-
SATURDAY, FEB. 6
ing its 2nd annual crab feed at
A luncheon sponsored by the
Faith Center Lutheran Church,
South Placer Republican Women
6365 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay
takes place at 11:30 a.m. at the
from 6-10 p.m. Brian Hickey of
Sierra View Country Club, 105
KCRA Channel 3 will be the mas-
Alta Vista Ave. in Roseville. The
ter of ceremonies. Tickets: $40.
cost is $20 per person. Info: 847-
Info: Dee Grimm, 791-4495 or
5520.
Christi Schifferle, 791-1006.
Eat to your heart’s delight at
the Emblem Fundraiser break-
CLUBS AND
fast, 9 a.m.-noon at Roseville MEETINGS
Elks Lodge, 3000 Brady Lane,
Roseville. Tickets $5. The Granite Bay MAC meets on
the first Wednesday of each
month at the Eureka Union
FRIDAY, FEB. 12 School District Office at 5455
Eureka Road. Info: 787-8950.
Enjoy a night of entertainment,
food, and silent and live auc-
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management class will meet at
Patrons and Sierra College Aquat-
6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday
ics Program annual crab and
of each month at Raley’s event
shrimp feed. The feed is from 6-
center in Roseville.
10 p.m. at the Historic Blue
Goose fruit sheds, 3550 Taylor
Story time for 3-5-year-olds
Road in Loomis. Tickets are $40
meets at 10:30 a.m. Fridays at
per person and the deadline to the Granite Bay Library, 6475
register is Feb. 5. Info: 660-8232.
Douglas Blvd. Info: 791-5590.
Eureka/Granite Bay 4H will meet
SATURDAY, FEB. 13 at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the each month at the Granite Bay
Sounds of Sinatra dinner dance. Library, 6475 Douglas Blvd. Info:
Event includes music, dancing, 771-6769 or 791-6385.
all-night buffet, raffle activities
and prizes, dessert and coffee. Vista De Lago business center in
Proceeds benefit Saint Anna Granite Bay is hosting a mixer,
Greek Orthodox Church. 7-10 wine and design event from 4-6
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at the p.m. the second Wednesday of
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What is a short sale?
he buzz words in real
T estate today are the two
words “short-sale.”
A short sale is when the
lender will accept less than the
full amount owed on a mort-
gage when a property is sold.
Usually, the lender will accept
the short sale to avoid the time
and expense of a foreclosure.
When a borrower is in
default on a mortgage they not
only owe the back payments
but also may owe late fees,
property inspection fees, attor-
ney fees, etc. This can add up
quickly to eat up all the equity
the borrower had in the prop-
erty. If the borrower is unable
to bring the account current
the lender will then foreclose
on the property.
With a foreclosure, the
lender can lose up to 40 per-
cent of the mortgage amount
because of the extra costs
involved with foreclosing on a
property: attorney fees, court
costs, lost interest, eviction
costs, property maintenance
costs and selling costs. Fore-
closing on a property can also
take up to two years. Therefore,
it is sometimes in the best
interest of the lender to accept
the short sale.
A short sale can also be in
the best interest of the borrow-
er. They will not have to endure
the time and stress of a foreclo-
sure and their credit may not
be as adversely affected as it
would with a foreclosure. It is
quicker and easier and does
not subject the borrower to the
embarrassment of a foreclo-
sure.
How does it work?
The first thing the borrower
should do when they can no
longer afford a property is to
contact the lender immediate-
ly. The last thing a lender wants
to do is foreclose on the prop-
erty. Lenders typically have
departments that work with
people who are behind on
their payments to resolve the
situation.
If you cannot resolve the
default with the lender, and
you want to see if they will
accept a short sale, they will
direct you to the department
that handles short sales.
The lender will usually
require the borrower to submit
a great deal of information to
the lender in order to consider
the short sale.
Mark
Soto
Real
Estate
The information required
may include:
• Income documentation such
as W-2s and pay check stubs to
verify the borrowers’ income
• Bank statements to verify
the borrowers’ assets
• Hardship letter – this letter
will describe the reasons the
borrowers are in this financial
position and will ask the lender
to accept the short sale.
• Fair market value for the
property – depending on the
lender they may require an
appraisal or a Comparative
Market Analysis.
• Preliminary proceeds sheet
from the sale of the property -
this will show the proceeds
after the mortgage is paid off
and all other closing costs and
fees are paid; It will be negative
in the case of the short sale and
this is the shortage amount.
• Listing agreement and pur-
chase agreement when they are
available.
When the lender reviews all
of this they may or may not
approve the short sale. If they
do agree to the short sale you
will close on the sale of your
property and the lender will
take the loss.
So, is the borrower
off the hook?
Not necessarily. The lender
still has options to try to collect
this shortage. As a condition of
the short sale the lender may
require the borrower to sign a
note to repay the shortage.
They may also file a collec-
tion or a judgment for the
amount of the shortage. This is
when a real estate attorney
should be consulted.
Also, the IRS may come after
the borrowers for income taxes
on the amount of the shortage. FREE GIFT
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the lender will report the
shortage as income to the IRS Good through
February 28, 2010
and the IRS may be entitled to
collect taxes on this amount.
For more information on
this topic please consult a tax
professional.
Mark “Coach” Soto can be reached at
532-3514 or thehomeloancoach.com.
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Buy art, hear music, help schools
tate education funding is at
S an all-time low in Califor-
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the state are working harder
than ever to raise unprece-
dented dollars for in support of
public education.
As part of their focus to raise
the money necessary to sus-
tain existing education pro-
grams, one of the more estab-
lished foundations, The Eureka
Schools Foundation is hosting
its inaugural Art Auction and
Music Exhibition. This event
will be held from 5-8 p.m. Fri-
day, Feb. 19 at Bayside Church
on Sierra College Boulevard.
The event will include art
works from many of Eureka
Union School District’s class-
rooms, along with other donat-
ed items from the local com-
munity. These items will be
available by silent auction,
solely at this event.
The evening will also include
performances from school
bands, choirs and other
enrichment programs. There
will be activities for the kids
and affordable food for sale
from local vendors, and raffles.
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What: The ESF Art Auction &
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Where: Bayside Church multi-
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8191 Sierra College Blvd
When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19
this community event.
The school district is in the
midst of a continuing public
school funding crisis that
forces the EUSD to cut more
than $2.4 million for the 2010-
11 school year, on top of more
than $1.3 million in cuts
already affecting this current
year.
Due to these state budget
cuts, the district is asking ESF
to attempt to cover the entire
enrichment budget – more
than $600,000 – starting this
fall. The Foundation’s Annual
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RECENT GRANITE BAY HOME SALES

Address Bed Bath SqFt Lot Size Year Date DOM List Price Sale Price
7133 Bayridge Ct 3 3 1,912 0.090ac 1989 12/21/09 66 230,000 222,000
5562 Olive Ranch Rd 3 2 1,530 0.344ac 1960 1/6/10 102 274,900 250,000
7220 Barton Rd 4 2 1,704 1.500ac 1960 12/31/09 3 215,000 255,000
7725 Hill Rd 3 2 1,522 0.370ac 1974 12/11/09 63 250,000 267,000
7835 Sierra Dr 3 3 1,893 0.267ac 1972 12/11/09 43 315,000 310,000
4510 Rolling Oaks Dr 4 3 2,462 0.216ac 1988 12/31/09 91 350,000 350,000
9190 Oak Leaf Way 3-4 3 3,120 38333sf 1979 12/23/09 402 529,000 392,000
8147 Lakeland Dr 4 3 2,679 0.339ac 1980 12/22/09 76 499,950 455,000
8277 N Lake Cir 4 4 3,101 0.437ac 1980 12/29/09 198 589,500 550,000
3060 Ashridge 4 3 3,174 0.180ac 1997 12/30/09 49 570,000 570,000
9282 Shadow Brook Pl 7 5 4,154 1.000ac 1988 12/10/09 54 599,900 642,500
8160 Oak Knoll Dr 5 4 3,850 0.677ac 1971 12/16/09 5 679,900 685,000
8010 Cobble Ct 4 3 3,290 0.454ac 1999 12/11/09 5 739,900 728,900
112 Volcano 8 8 9,379 0.875ac 1998 12/22/09 20 1,055,241 1,055,241
Information deemed to be reliable but not verified. Home sales are based in information from MetroList Services, Inc. for the period December 10, 2009 through January 12, 2010

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