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items in Raina’s clinic were donated at go to the toy room down the hall near “Kids carry their own anxiety and the
a drive at the end of February. About 70 the exam rooms. Though it contains anxiety of their parents,” Raina says, “so
families brought stuffed animals, toys things like stuffed animals, a dollhouse we try to keep the child at the center of
and over 200 books. Even then, since so and a colorful rug of a globe, some of its their care.” He hopes that patients will be
many patients have to miss school due elements are similar to parts of the exam able to come back to the doctor’s office
to their illnesses, Raina says he’s always rooms. For instance, the same globe rug without the fear that typically accompa-
looking to expand the library. appears in the exam room next door. This nies those visits.
repetition of elements makes an easier Sometimes, play is more than what it
PLAY BY DESIGN transition from play to procedure. When seems. Joyful expression is integral to any
Playtime is tends to be carefree by na- a child is done with the exam, the doctor patient’s experience at the clinic, but Raina
ture, but Raina was deliberate in setting encourages him or her to head back to the recalls one appointment where play was
up this space. If patients don’t want to toy room or reading room before leaving not only enjoyable, but part of the exam.
read before their appointment, they can the clinic, allowing them to decompress. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
Meet
FOLFAN
BY MACKENZIE MYERS
Local nonprofit
B
etween helping handle a recent activities like guided hikes, habitat resto-
rockslide along the Lake Natoma ration, removing invasive species, edu-
brings events, bike trail, removing trees downed cational programs and two river clean-
spring cleaning
in storms and ramping up their spring ups, one on Earth Day and one in the
schedule, the Friends of Lakes Folsom fall, which is part of a larger, global effort
to community and Natoma — FOLFAN for short — have
their work cut out for them in coming
called Coastal Cleanup.
Co-founder Crystal Tobias of Folsom
waterways months. Other things on the schedule? An said that even though the lake’s ecosys-
amateur photography contest, wildflower tem can feel small, they pull some sur-
hikes and kayak-guided river cleanups. prising things out of the water, including
Though the nonprofit’s presence is per- computers and even mannequins.
haps most visible through the sponsored “It’s fun to get groups of people togeth-
Adopt-a-Parkway signs along the bike er to work on a project like that,” she said.
trail and the Kids Don’t Float initiative, “You see the trash pile up and it’s so cool
which allows parents to borrow lifejack- to have that immediate gratification, to
ets for their children, FOLFAN works on see the fruits of your labors so quickly.”
several other projects within the Folsom In fact, clearing piles of garbage out of
Lake State Recreation Area. Its six board the region’s main water resource was an
members, roughly 100 paid members impetus for the organization. The non-
and many more volunteers participate in profit got its start in 2009 after Tobias no-
”
don’t respect it as much. bike trail improvements.
However, the group’s
Crystal Tobias, Friends of Lakes
Folsom and Natoma co-founder main resource is the
time and effort of local
community members
“It sees about 1.5 million who come out to help,
visitors a year and it didn’t making a noticeable
have a coordinating organi- impact in just one af-
zation,” McDonald said. “It’s ternoon.
a great recreational resource “We want people to
ticed significant litter buildup within the and one of the most heavily get excited and get in-
Folsom Lake SRA in the late 90s. Tobias, used state parks.” volved,” Tobias said.
58, said that on any given weekend, she McDonald, now 56, has since “Everything we’re about
would fill two to four large trash bags just stopped working for state parks is making the park better
by herself. but continues to carry her love of for everybody, and that
“That’s a lot of trash, and I would do natural resources with her. includes the flora and
it every week,” she said. “People would “Any time you see wildlife or fauna that live there. And
come down to the lake and party, break- wildflowers, it’s an opportunity for after all this rain, the whole
ing bottles. A lot of times when things are inspiration,” she said. “That’s what area is just bursting.”
free, people don’t respect it as much.” keeps me motivated.”
Tobias continued to pick up trash both Folsom Lake SRA serves Placer, Sac- Top right:
on her own and as a part of larger vol- ramento and El Dorado counties, reach- Crystal Tobias
unteer cleanup efforts. Eventually she ing into the forks of the American River, (left) and Linda
McDonald working
met Fair Oaks resident Linda McDonald, as far north as Auburn. Such a massive
a registration
another Adopt-the-Parkway volunteer. watershed calls for a group effort when tent during a
Though McDonald had been all over it comes to caring for the resource. cleanup day.
California thanks to her father’s state Fortunately, since its inception, FOLFAN Top left:
Kids are welcome
park job, her own 22-year career for state has gathered a sizeable group. Around 280
to help clean
parks headquarters in Sacramento gave people now subscribe to the organiza- waterways as well.
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S
ix days a week during baseball sea- an unbelievable curve ball and he’s very ball a little bit harder’ or ‘I need to throw it
son, Jim Barr makes his way to Gran- competitive,” Barr said of Daniels. “He’s a little bit harder,’ and therefore you start
ite Bay High School. going to do very well.” to lose a little bit of control,” Barr said.
Seven years ago, Granite Bay coach Pat But there’s one thing about Daniels’ In time, Barr became a control artist,
Esposito talked Barr into helping coach style of pitching that Barr and other Gran- never striking out more than 100 batters
the school’s baseball team, not long af- ite Bay coaches are working to change. in a season, but keeping the number of
ter Barr finished a 16-year stint as pitch- “He wants to throw every pitch as hard bases on balls he issued to opposing hit-
ing coach for Sacramento State. Prior to as he can,” Barr said. “When we get him ters down to a respectable two walks per
this, Barr pitched a dozen years of Major away from throwing every pitch as hard as nine innings pitched.
League Baseball, including 10 seasons he can and just be firm … he’s going to be Barr became one of the better pitchers
with the San Francisco Giants between real good.” of the 1970s by sabermetrics, with his 14.0
1971 and 1983. Barr has been in Daniels’ place, coast- Wins Above Average tied with Andy Mess-
At 69, Barr has wisdom to pass on to ing on raw ability as a young pitcher. Like ersmith for 20th-best in the decade. Barr
young ballplayers like Granite Bay High Daniels, he went through a stretch of had a losing record in the ‘70s — 91-102,
pitcher Chris Daniels, who will play col- throwing too hard. with a 3.48 ERA — only because he played
lege baseball for the Hornets. “You get to a point where you feel real the majority of his seasons for the Giants,
“He has a very good fastball, he’s got good and you think, ‘I’m going to throw the one of baseball’s worst teams in those years.
California air
with a European flair BY MACKENZIE MYERS
Clos du Lac
G
eographically, southeastern France groves of olives pepper the rolling hills.
and Northern California are 5,840 And then there’s the wine — lots of it.
brings a taste of miles apart. But in terms of ag- Not just in bottles at the gated commu-
Southern France
riculture, architecture and fine wines, nity’s many gatherings, but on more than
they’re closer than you might imagine. 20 acres of vines, waiting to be harvested,
Clos du Lac,
established in
1994, is a gated
community along
the northern edge
of Granite Bay.
PHOTO BY
MACKENZIE MYERS
”
just one of the many community-orga- friendly type of person.
nized groups that keep the neighborhood
Grant Koch, Clos Du Lac resident
running. There’s an entertainment com-
mittee, an olive oil committee, an archi-
ley: Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Petite tectural review committee — the latter of Today, the neighborhood is filling the
Syrah and Mourvedre. The homeown- which his wife, Yoka, has been a part of for last of its 88 lots. Though Susslin admits
er’s association manages all the vines, in nine years. Clos du Lac regulates what residents can
both the common areas and in residents’ “Everybody gets involved,” says Koch, grow in their yards, what changes they
front yards. All the homeowner has to do “and it’s a lot of fun that way.” can make to their homes or what kinds
is water them and keep them alive. From The neighborhood became established of lights can go on their houses, she said
there, grapes are harvested and crushed in 1994 when Hardie Setzer, part of the that it’s not as strict as it sounds.
at a fall festival, then sent off to processors family who started Setzer Forest Prod- “If you want to live here, it’s not prohibi-
who bottle the wine and send it back. Res- ucts, Inc. in Sacramento, wanted to build tive at all because you like it,” she says.
idents can then buy the wine at a fraction a community inspired by the Provence re- Given the neighborhood’s proximi-
of the typical cost. gion in Southeastern France. An architect ty to Folsom Lake and the North Fork
Some even make it themselves, like from San Francisco, Henrik Bull, designed American River, the French term clos du
16-year resident Grant Koch, who won the community. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
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ON THE ATTACK
Hardoy has led the Grizzlies in scoring
for three straight years. She’s a master of
the spin move and can attack any angle
at will, sometimes luring her opponent to
Far Left: Granite Bay’s
sleep before striking and finding the net.
sophomore midfielder
Under her new coach, Allie Lehner, Avonna Usher has the speed
Hardoy could blossom even more. and skill to impact games for the
“She works the crease and always has Grizzlies this season.
Top center: Lauryn Hardoy
the ability to put the ball in the back of
and her team celebration
the net,” Lehner said. “But the great thing the double-overtime,
about Lauryn is that she’s very dynamic. sudden victory at home
She does a lot more for us than just putting back on March 7.
At left: 2016 team MVP
the ball in the net — she’s very versatile.”
and First Team All-League
Helping Hardoy on the offense end this selection Lauryn Hardoy
year will be seniors Autumn Mannsfeld, returns to the lineup to
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team up to protect
27 acres of delicate
habitat in Granite Bay
At left: Placer
Land Trust has set
up a conservation
easement for 27
acres of Granite
Bay wetlands that
will remain parking
lot-, plaza- and
population-free
forever.
Top right: Like
much of the other
protected areas in
the foothill region,
Odayan Preserve
contains trees
like valley oak,
interior live oak
and blue oak.
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t’s no secret, especially for long-term ra College Boulevard in Granite Bay. Vice CARING FOR WHAT’S LEFT
residents, that Granite Bay has seen President of Finance Allen Hrenyk said The project took about a year to set up,
a growth spurt in the last 20-some the group purchased 75 acres of proper- according to Placer Land Trust Executive
years. What used to be a meadow or a ty 12 years ago. It has since been raising Director Jeff Darlington. He said Amaz-
rolling hillside now might be a parking funds to build office space and a 1,400- ing Facts gave the nonprofit $220,000 to
lot or shopping plaza. Homes for families seat church on 12 acres of land within the help them take care of Odayan Preserve.
wishing to live in a beautiful communi- entire property. Though the Corps has designated the
ty close to Folsom Lake have gobbled up Hrenyk said the remaining acreage property as private land, Darlington said
much of the available land. Green spac- may be developed for housing in the fu- this is atypical of Placer Land Trust pre-
es, and the creatures that occupy them, ture, but in accordance with United States serves.
seem to be drying up. Army Corps of Engineers land-use regu- “It’s common for the Corps to restrict
But at the beginning of February, the lations, a portion was set aside as a pre- public access on properties where wet-
Placer Land Trust sealed the deal on 27 serve. The Corps required the ministry to land habitats are sensitive,” he said. “But
acres of wetlands that will remain park- mitigate the impact of the church project for the Placer Land Trust ... many of our
ing lot-, plaza- and population-free for- because of the sensitive wetland habitat preserves are open to the public.”
ever. The land is called Odayan Preserve, some of the property contained. Hrenyk said if it was ever an option,
to honor the Nisenan people who inhab- Auburn-based Placer Land Trust, act- they would be open to putting in trails.
ited the area. ing as a third party, set up a conservation Darlington said the Land Trust will man-
easement for the 27 acres. This desig- age the property, rather than contracting
WORKING TOGETHER nation will remain in the books forever scientists to take water samples, catalogue
The landowner, Rocklin faith-based — the easement is part of the property’s species and conduct other maintenance
organization Amazing Facts Ministries, deed now, so any future owners will have involved with preservations. The money
wanted to build on property next to Sier- to abide by the same terms. CONTINUED ON PAGE 28
continued from page 27 being a wetland, is an oak woodland typ- ilar ecosystems accommodate animals
ical of the foothills region. It contains val- like muskrat, beaver and river otters.
provided by Amazing Facts will also help ley oak, blue oak and interior live oak, but Raptors such as red-tailed hawks and
fund any possible legal action, in case any- likely has riparian, water-loving trees like great horned owls could also inhabit the
one is caught misusing the land. cottonwood and willow as well. preserve. The western pond turtle might
Both Darlington and Hrenyk agree that Sierra College botanist and biology be an especially exciting resident — the
the land would have likely become hous- professor Shawna Martinez said that it’s threatened species has experienced hab-
ing developments if not for the preserve. vital to protect wetlands in order to ben- itat loss due to human developments up
“It would not have been very long before efit the species that haven’t yet adapted and down the west coast.
we saw rooftops here,” Darlington said. to drought. In any case, whichever species live
“Most of the species we have out here there now are there to stay. Odayan Pre-
PROTECTING THE NEIGHBORS can live six to eight months without wa- serve, thanks to the combined efforts
Instead, the Odayan Preserve will pro- ter,” she said. “But the riparian species of the Placer Land Trust, Amazing Facts
tect a habitat rich in biodiversity, and one near open bodies of water have to have it.” Ministries and the United States Army
that is often lacking within drought-prone Though Martinez had not seen the Corps of Engineers, has ensured a habitat
California. The ecosystem, in addition to specific section of property, she said sim- of peace, in perpetuity.
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life they have left. Hospice is a service that focuses on the a loved one at home, in familiar surroundings, with the peace-
quality of life instead of continuing with treatment to prolong it. fulness a clinical setting can’t provide, is immeasurable. Studies
Quality versus quantity. Let’s explore hospice as a valuable mem- have actually shown that hospice patients live, on average, 29
ber of a seniors’ care team. days longer than those that do not have these services.
In previous articles, I’ve highlighted professionals that help Various diagnoses and illnesses can lead to hospice as long
seniors and their families continue to thrive, heal and improve, as a physician declares a life expectancy of six months or less.
but there often comes a time when treatments or interventions Although the diagnosis of “failure to thrive” is no longer a cri-
become more exhausting and challenging than the benefits they teria for hospice admission, according to Walters, significant
provide. When curative treatment is no longer available and a pa- weight loss, frequent falls and emergency room visits, advanced
tient’s physician determines the individual has a life expectancy Alzheimer’s and pneumonia in an already compromised condi-
of six months or less, hospice services may be appropriate. tion often precipitate a discussion about hospice services. It is
Hospice is a Medicare, Medi-Cal or insurance-covered benefit interesting and important to note that patients may “graduate”
that provides medical, pharmaceutical, social and spiritual sup- from hospice if their condition improves and life expectancy is
port. As Mary Kay Walters, MSW, Executive Director of Bristol extended. Hospice is a temporary service for many and may be
Hospice Sacramento notes, hospice services usually include: reengaged at a future, appropriate time.
• Basic medical care with a focus on pain In Atul Gawande’s thought-provoking book, “Being Mortal:
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fats, so don’t skip this category! Healthy fats help to keep you enjoy your Nourish Bowls of your own creation.
satiated, a benefit that will pay off in fewer calories consumed Don’t forget to get your fitness on by exercising 3-5 times each
over the long haul. No more energy crashes in the afternoon! week. Remember that for your workout to be effective, it must
Choose from: be challenging, progressive and consistent.
• Avocado • Olive oil
• Nuts • Olives
• Seeds Debra Skelton is a certified fitness consultant, a licensed nurse and owner of
Motivative Health & Fitness. She can be reached at MHF4life@gmail.com
F
irst let’s talk about what a refund is, just to get some per- Do consider paying down high-interest debt, like maybe a credit
spective. Everyone I talk to gets excited that they have a card or a car loan. Start with the highest interest rate debt, not
huge refund coming their way. “Huge” is relative, by the necessarily the smallest balance owed.
way. Maybe the refund is $500, maybe $5,000, or maybe $10,000.
The average refund is about $3,000. Many people receive this In closing, let’s talk about how to maximize your deduction
check in the mail and view it as free money, delivered from heav- next year. And by maximize, of course I mean minimize! Rather
en by the mail gods. Let me just remind you that a tax refunds is than setting yourself up to have a massive refund each year,
money the IRS is returning to you that you pre-paid, in excess, consider working through (or hiring a tax professional) to cal-
throughout the year. In other words, the federal government got culate your write-offs and adjust your withholdings on your
to use your money throughout the year above and beyond what W2 so that you have more cash flow all year long. My goal is to
was due to them, and now they are giving it back to you. That is always have the smallest refund possible. I don’t know about
the mentality with which to look at your tax return. you, but I like my money, and I like it working for me all year
So, what do we do with it? Here are some ideas: long more than lending it to the federal government for free
all year.
1. VACATION
This is a very common option and I put it first because, let’s
be real, this is the most fun. Tax refunds do go far toward a The author, Garrett Konrad, has lived in Placer County his whole life and has
well-deserved vacation. Check out discount sites like Groupon been a trusted voice in local written publications, seminars and radio, and is
and their air-inclusive travel deals. There are real discounts on president-elect of the Sierra Passport Rotary Club in Auburn. Konrad and his
flight/all-inclusive hotel packages. I personally want to book company IFC are Registered Investment Advisors, Member FINRA. This is not a
that trip to Paris and Spain for $799 in November. solicitation for the sale of securities.
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29APRIL
South Placer artists will show their work, and provide demonstrations in
their studios. See mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, wood, stone, painting,
gourds and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30 at
Cost: $35 in advance or $40 on the day.
Must be 21 years to purchase. Children may
accompany adults. Designated Driver tickets
art studios throughout Granite Bay, Roseville and Rocklin. For more information, visit available on the day.
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Ongoing events
ACCORDION SOCIETY MEETS COMPUTER BASICS HELP
Northern California Accordion Society meets from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Adults, bring your own device for help accessing e-books, social
Wednesdays at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 6365 Douglas media, internet searching, email account set up. 4-5 p.m. Thursdays
Boulevard in Granite Bay. Cost is $2 for members and $3 for guests. at the Granite Bay Library, 6475 Douglas Boulevard in Granite Bay.
For more information, call David at (916) 806-6927. For more information call (916) 791-5590 to reserve a spot.
29APRIL
The Folsom Garden Club will feature six gardens plus a bonus garden at the
San Juan Water District in the 17th Annual Garden Tour, “Gardens of Folsom”
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30. Master Gardeners will
Where: Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All
America City Boulevard in Roseville
Cost: Tickets are $10 each. VIP tickets are
be present to answer questions. View artists painting in the garden. Plants and baked $25 and include prime seating, waitress
goods will be available for purchase. Event is rain or shine. Tickets are $20 each. Children and bout expert to explain the game.
under 16 are free. Tickets can be purchased at Bushnell Gardens Nursery in Granite Tickets are limited and can be purchased at
Bay. Pick up tickets purchased online at Garden #1, 324 Marsh hawk Drive in Folsom. brownpapertickets.com
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