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know it’s only March and the calendar says it’s officially winter until the 20th, but I’m getting anxious for spring. I’ve already noticed many of the flowering pear and cheery trees around town have begun to sprout tiny white and pink flowers and POINT some of the bulbs planted last fall or in years past have startOF VIEW ed to poke through the ground. BY Spring is a beautiful time of S USAN year in Granite Bay, the days BELKNAP are getting longer and warmer (for the most part) and many people seem to be coming out of their winter hibernation. I enjoy being able to come home from work when it’s still light outside. In fact, in just a few short days, March 8 to be exact, we will be turning our clocks ahead by one hour to ensure even more daylight hours. How nice it will soon be to take in a quick walk or jog, work in the garden or even go on a short bike ride after work before darkness falls. For residents like Patrice Palomar and Liz Guyer an extra hour of daylight means being able to ride their horses more. Both Palomar and Guyer are local equestrians who enjoy spending time training and competing with their favorite equine. Their story appears on

page 5. On page 11 meet Granite Bay residents Carly Weldon and Sara Kessler, the creators of SniffThis Candle Co. Discover how these two construction works took their love of fragrance and candles and made it into a business. The two ladies have developed more than 120 different scents for their soy paraffin blend and palm wax for their variety of candle styles. March is a great time to reevaluate those New Year’s resolutions that might need some re-vamping. Fitness trainer Debra Skelton admits trying to lose weight can be a frustrating experience. In a world filled with quick fixes, lasting weight loss is not something that happens overnight. On page 14 Skelton discusses how to keep up your fitness goals by dispelling seven common diet myths. Readers interested in conserving water and energy will want to read Kristin Withrow’s article on page 15, which discusses the current water shortage and offers suggestions on ways to be more water and energy efficient. So, while we all wait for the “official” arrival of spring, I hope you enjoy this issue of the Granite Bay View.

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LIFE COACHING CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS . . . . . . . . . . . 4 THE 7 MYTHS OF WEIGHT LOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 VISIT HIGH VALLEY FOR WINE TASTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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what those goal are, then help them achieve them. Hills is a certified life coach who has been practicing in Granite Bay for three years. “The beginning of a new year is a terrific time to take stock of life and make changes. Coaching keeps you motivated and accountable to achieve the goals you define,” Hills said. “My coaching helps people define their goals, create a plan of action while keeping them accountable until they achieve their goals.” Hills said life coaching is particularly relevant to people who are in transition. A life coach can assist with changing careers, achieving personal goals like going back to school or following a long held dream, or moving forward with a relationship. The key is working through the problem with a process that pinpoints specific goals for a solution. Once those goals are defined, Hills said there is a

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hen Granite Bay resident Julie Menard evaluated her life following a divorce, she decided to make some changes. She enlisted the help of Granite Bay life coach Holly Hills. “Following my divorce, I was kind of lost. I found myself unmarried, with kids away at college and needed to take stock,” Menard said. “Holly provided me with a practical method to think through what my goals were. When I followed Holly’s process, I was surprised at how clear my thoughts were.” For Menard, one of those goals led her to recently make a move out of state that she’d been hesitant to initiate before working with Hills. She now has a life plan and is focusing on her personal goals. A life coach assists people in achieving their goals. They begin by helping people define

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WOMAN FINDS SUCCESS WITH ONCE-RETIRED MOUNT Eileen Wilson

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veryone knows that a dog is a man’s best friend. But there are at least two Granite Bay women who would disagree. In their eyes, man’s best friend is a horse, of course. For horse lover and Granite Bay resident Patrice Palmaer, it hasn’t always been that way. “I was a triathlete, but then I got hurt,” she said. “I saw a lady on a horse, and told her he was beautiful – she COVER sold him to me for a dollar.” STORY Fast forward more than a decade, and Palmaer’s horses are like family. William Corrie, and Cinnamon quietly wander the family’s pasture, lush in winter-grass green. But Palmaer’s biggest soft spot is for her beautiful brown thoroughbred, Ace. The 18-year-old horse recently retired from dressage and eventing with his previous owner. Palmaer purchased the horse in 2004 for her husband, with the hope that the family could enjoy trail riding together. But for a true competitor, simple trail rides just weren’t enough. The retired horse wanted to work. A trainer suggested Palmaer give Ace a try in competition, an activity the woman gave up when she married and started a family. Once Palmaer started working with Ace, the duo couldn’t be stopped. A huge grin split her face, as she proudly displayed the bronze medal she and Ace earned from the United States Dressage Foundation. “Ace still needed a job, which is why I started to compete with him,” she said. “If I just stopped and put him in a pasture, he’d just break down.” Dressage is described by Wikipedia as horse ballet. While sitting atop a horse, decked out in fine clothing may look easy, the reality is that dressage involves an intense connection between rider and horse. The sport’s goal is to show a horse’s natural athletic ability and is often associated with the world-famous Lipizzaner breed. Rider and horse become one, with the rider influencing the animal’s movements with the slightest variation of hip, leg or core muscles. Canter, www.granitebayview.com

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Patrice Palmaer has bonded with her 18-year-old horse Ace. The two compete in dressage, earning honors from the National Dressage Foundation.

trot, turn, pirouette, even the horse’s attention and confidence are judged. “It’s truly a relationship between me and Ace,” Palmaer said. “The horse is being judged on each movement, my movements, and his expression and willingness.” And the fact that Ace is willing to work hard, and strive for success, amazes his owner every day. “This is a very unusual animal,” Palmaer said. “The thing about him – his body type pre-disposes him not to be an athlete.” She attributes his award-winning performance to the fact that he has “so much heart.” Ace’s physique includes bad feet, a quirky gate and a bit of a swayed back – all of which he overcomes magnificently, when it counts. All Palmaer has to do is ask.

“People can go through 10 horses to find a horse they can go to competition with,” Palmaer said. “I’ve had horses with no heart – they do some level of training and then say ‘no thank you.’” Palmaer’s husband, Eric, agrees. “He’s a great horse – he’s got a wonderful personality. He tries real hard for Patrice.” Palmaer spends 12 to 14 hours weekly with Ace at his winter home, the Horse E. Hilton in Loomis. “I try to work it around when the guys (husband Eric, and pre-teen Kovey) are doing basketball,” Her dedication is obvious, as she gently stretches Ace’s legs, and works his tail to stretch his back. “It’s like yoga for horses,” she said. HORSES/page 6 Granite Bay View | March 2009

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Granite Bay High School senior Liz Guyer takes her horse Kasimir over a jump during during the 2008 Hudson Medal at the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center.

HORSES continued from page 5 And Ace is like Palmaer’s yoga too. “He keeps me sane,” she said, as she readies herself for an international competition later this month. While the elegance and stateliness of dressage is impressive, Granite Bay High School senior Liz Guyer, prefers the adrenaline-inducing sport of jumping. “I specialize in equitation – how the riders look and the fundamentals of riding,” she said. And showing off her horse, Mario, as he gallops and jumps fences, is her favorite pasttime. Guyer spends about 15 hours a week with Mario. Tuesdays and Thursdays are “lesson” days at Vanvleck Ranch, located at the Rancho Murieta Equine Complex. Shod in muddy books and fleece pullover, Guyer makes the 40-minute 6

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trek from Granite Bay High to the stable and savors every moment. “I was 8 years old when I started to ride,” she said. “My sister, Lauren, who is 21, wanted to ride. My mom just wanted us to be ballerinas.” Once Guyer’s sister got a horse, riding became a family affair. “My dad’s gotten into it too,” she said. As has her mom. “We like doing the activity as a family.” Guyer received Mario as a gift, and has been competing for the last six years. Saturday is the day to which the rider and horse both await. “We get to warm up our horses ourselves, and spend an hour jumping – bigger and bigger fences,” she said. Guyer loves the camaraderie of the sport. “There are so many girls from all over the state. We compete against each other, but it’s more like we just want to get in a really good ride,” she said. “We all love to get together. It’s really a per-

sonal-best sport and it’s totally satisfying to know you and your horse have given your best.” Of course, Mario is easy to love as well. Guyer reported he can be sassy – a real handful. Extremely large, the coppery-brown Belgian Warmblood stands 18 hands and can intimidate a novice. But Guyer takes matters in to her own hands. “He’s such a little boy – I treat him like he’s a little kid,” she said. “I’m an overbearing mother – I’m not gonna lie.” Guyer explained there’s a mutual trust between rider and horse. “I have an animal with a brain, weighing roughly 1,500 pounds and he has to trust me because I’m telling him to jump over things that are high – and I have to trust him as well.” Knowing the horse’s mood is key. “Being close to your horse is a really important part of riding. He has to instantly know what I want him to do,” she said. “I have to feel when he’s tensed

up or collected, or whatever. I need to know what he’s going to do before he does it.” But Mario isn’t the only horse in Guyer’s life. She has been volunteering for the past six years at Saddle Pals, a therapeutic horseback-riding organization for physically and mentally challenged students. Guyer seemed to be a perfect fit for the organization, as they hired her as an employee in August. “I get to watch them (kids) be efficient little riders – kids who some people thought would never ride,” she said. Guyer is excited about the work she is doing with Saddle Pals, but is looking to the future – to receiving college acceptance letters in the coming months. Her sister is on the riding team for Sweet Briar College in Virginia and Guyer is applying to schools with competitive equine teams as well. “I’ve been sending applications and letters to coaches – it’s been a big hoopla,” she said. www.granitebayview.com

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he advantages of dental health are many. What could be better than a beautiful smile, improved self confidence and not to mention, fewer dental procedures as we grow older. At Advantage Dental Care in Granite Bay, Doctors Nader Zanzi and Raj Zanzi are just a few of the local INSIDE doctors offer BUSINESS who patients the advantage of the latest in dental technology. Digital imaging, which means lower radiation levels than traditional x-rays, and electric drills, which mean less noise and vibration than previous models, are advantages that help patients feel more relaxed. But the real advantage, as far as Nader is concerned, is the office’s flexible schedule. “We want the advantage to be for the patients,” he explained. “We try to do whatever we can to accommodate them, and give them the best care. Some people have very restrictive hours in their jobs. They’re stressed out, and have a lot of nervousness. I’d rather have a patient come in when they want to, so they can be as relaxed as possible.” Of course, the massage chairs and video screens that play patients’ favorite movies don’t hurt either. Patient comfort is at the top

of the list for the doctors. “Everybody has a level of fear,” Nader said. “Many people had a bad experience 30 or 40 years ago. But those experiences just aren’t the case anymore. We have relaxation (medication) and sedation available, but most people don’t need it.” Nader said that most people feel relaxed after meeting office staff. “We build their trust, address their anxiety and approach it slowly,” he said. It’s a policy that is especially helpful with young children and teens. The doctors’ practice has been open a little over a year, and Dr. Raj Zanzi, Dr. Nader’s

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older brother, also has a practice in Lincoln. Both doctors graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, and Nader said he really enjoys working with his brother. “He’s been a great mentor. Having him here is a great benefit. I bounce ideas off him, and patients can receive a second opinion,” he said. “He’s the only one I trust with my teeth.” The doctors opened their Granite Bay office because they said they love the community. “There are lots of young families – and we’re family oriented,” Nader said. “We’re both young doctors with young families, Raj and me, so it’s just a good fit. I love working with the younger patients. We like to break procedures down in to small increments, and give kids positive experiences.” Office manager Karla Knight said the doctors see plenty of youngsters. “Families want to come here because it’s so close to the school (a pre-school and a junior-high school), and an orthodontist is right here in the same complex,” she said. www.granitebayview.com

Dr. Nader Zanzi of Advantage Dental Care in Granite Bay, works on patient Shawn Bonick. Dental assistant Daniela Pimentel observes the procedure on a monitor. TIM LLOYD/ GRANITE BAY VIEW

The doctors, always interested in treating children, are still learning about the community – the school community in particular, and have recently pledged support to the Eureka Schools Foundation. Nader said he has seen plenty of young ones for routine checkups, but is alarmed at how many kids come in with bigger issues. “I’ve only been here for over a year, but in that short time, I’ve seen a lot of injuries. Athletics, biking – we’re encouraging parents to obtain sports guards or mouth

pieces for their children if they’re involved in physical activities,” Nader said.“It’s simple and it’s easy. Especially with football and other contact sports, the guard should be fitted, not purchased off the shelf, according to Nadar. The doctor explained that creating a fitted mouth guard is inexpensive, and parents should ask their child’s dentist about it. In addition to routine care, Advantage Dental offers “Smile Makeovers” including porcelain crowns, Invisalign, veneers, whitening and more. Granite Bay View | March 2009

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onkey Farts smells like bananas and bubblegum. The scent of Butt Naked conjures up images of frolicking on the beach in your birthday suit. If neither of those sounds appealing to you, Sara Kessler and Carley Weldon have more than 120 other scents to choose from. Sniff This Candle Co. got its start in Granite Bay last summer after Kessler and Weldon met at their 9 to 5 construction job. “Girls in construction have to stick together, so we naturally came together,” Weldon said. “Then we discovered we had similar interests. She told me about her candles and that’s when I came on.” Kessler had started a candle business out of her home before moving to California from Montana in 2008. Making candles was a way for Kessler to bring in an income while being able to be home for her two young daughters. “It’s something we can do together,” Kessler said. “They stir and help add fragrance and color.” Weldon and Kessler decided to go into business together last summer under the name “Sniff This.” They added multiple candle sizes, new fragrances, reed diffusers and homemade sugar body scrubs to their candle menu. Sniff This candles are available in two different waxes. The first, a soy paraffin blend, is a clean burning wax that captures and releases fragrance evenly. Palm wax is an all-natural wax that crystallizes as it dries giving the candle a pretty shimmer. Also called glass glow, palm wax candles burn down through the center of the jar so the candle glows from within.

“Both types hold scent really well and will release a consistent scent from the first light to the last little bit of wick,” Weldon said. A zinc wick means Sniff This candles put off less smoke than ordinary cotton wicks that are found in most mass-produced candles. In addition, the Sniff This candles do not require trimming. Candles with a zinc wick burn cleaner and don’t produce the black soot that can be found around the jars of candles with cotton wicks. Kessler also said they chose zinc wicks because they burn slower than their cotton counterparts meaning customers can enjoy their favorite fragrances longer. According to Kessler, the two women spent countless hours testing scent lines to find the most true-to-form and best smelling fragrances to bring to their line of candles and body scrubs. “We only put out what we would bring into our own homes or give to loved ones,” Weldon said. Kessler stresses that although their products are homemade they are of the same caliber of those you would find in retail home stores. And because their products are homemade, they have complete quality control to ensure that each batch is consistent from scent, to color to size and quantity. “That was my biggest thing, I never wanted them to look homemade like you would see at a flea market,” Kessler said. “We have the ability to make a really nice, quality product and I think it shows.” Not only can the two make the repertoire that is featured on their pamphlets, they go above and beyond the call of duty and can customize orders for customers. “There’s one woman who has really tall cathedral ceilings in her house and she told us that the scent would go straight to the

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After coloring and scenting the wax, Carly Weldon, above, pours essential oil into warmed, wicked jars as partner Sara Kessler tends to the melting of the wax. Below, Weldon drops blocks of soy-paraffin blend wax into a double boiler for melting.

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ceiling and not fill up the room,” Kessler said. “So we make special extra strong batches of her

favorite fragrance just for her so that they will fill up the whole house.”

Want the pine-scented candle that normally comes in a dark green shade, but hate green? Kessler and Weldon will make a special batch in another color of your choosing. The two have even gone on scavenger hunts for customerrequested scents like genuine leather and those modeled after brand name perfumes and colognes. “Almost all of our scents are available in the reed diffusers, which are good for people who want constant scent,” Weldon said. “The body scrubs are available in most scents too. We’re working on making our bath and body line bigger.” The pair is currently working on adding lotion, shower gel and soaps to their current line of sugar scrubs and bath salts. “It’s exciting to create something and see it come to life,” Weldon said. “And it’s fun to see our business grow like it has been.” Granite Bay View | March 2009

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Tell us why you think your mom (or someone else’s) is special and we’ll tell her unique story in the May issue, just in time for Mother’s Day. Our only stipulation is that she needs to live in Granite Bay and is willing to be interviewed and have her photo taken for the article. To make a nomination, tell us about this special mom and send in your letter plus your name, address and phone number (and e-mail address if you have one) to Susan Belknap, Granite Bay View, 188 Cirby Way, Roseville, CA 95678 or email to [email protected]. Please put “Granite Bay View Mom nomination” in subject line. Your nomination must reach us by April 3. Now go and write something to make your mama proud!

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works to support Roseville Arts. Live music will complement the art along with food and wine tasting, hosted by area wineries and restaurants. Proceeds from the tour will benefit Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery. Tickets are $35 per person in advance and can be purchased by calling Roseville Arts at 783-4117, visiting The Blue Line Gallery at 405 Vernon St. in Roseville, or online at www.roseville-arts.org . Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-8 p.m. Saturday. Granite Bay View | March 2009

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THE 7

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yth No.1: Eating late at night makes you fat The facts: Your body doesn’t have an internal timer that causes late night eats to be stored directly as fat. Weight gain happens when you eat too much and exercise too little – you could eat too much in the morning, the afternoon, or late at night and it would all result in weight gain. Your solution: Consider how many calories you eat and burn each day, rather than when you eat.

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Myth No. 2: Snacking proCOLUMN motes weight gain BY The facts: Eating snacks throughout the day is actually a DEBRA great way to keep your metaboSKELTON lism up and to avoid overeating at meals. However, if you snack on junk food, be prepared to pack on pounds. Your solution: When it comes to snacking it’s all about what you snack on. Myth No. 3: You can lose fat without exercise The facts: Exercise and healthy eating go hand-in-hand when it comes to permanent fat loss. Your body needs exercise just as it needs to be fed a diet filled with fresh produce, whole grains and lean protein. Your solution: Accept exercise as a part of your daily lifestyle. Myth No. 4: Fat-free means “All-you-can-eat” The facts: It’s time to close your eyes and mentally erase everything that the ’90s taught about fat-free dieting. Fat-free foods are not the equivalent of flavored air – they contain plenty of calories and often lots of sugar. Your solution: Be mindful of calories when eating fat-free foods. Myth No. 5: Eat as little as possible for maximum fat loss The facts: Eating too little causes your metabolism to shut down and puts your body into starvation mode and prone to store fat rather than burn it. Your solution: When it comes to fat loss think burn rather than starve. Myth No. 6: Diet pills work for fat loss The facts: The only thing that diet pills are capable of burning is the extra cash in your wallet. Billions of diet pills are sold every year – all to no avail. Your solution: Healthy eating and exercise can never be replaced by a pill.

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Myth No. 7: You should never eat fast food The Facts: It’s all about what you order. Fried, processed and salty foods will cause weight gain – don’t order them. Lean meat, salad, vegetables and beans, on the other hand, are available at many fast food chains – order these instead. Your solution: When eating fast food skip the fried items, stick with lean meats and salads. Trying to lose weight is often a frustrating experience. In a world filled with quick fixes, lasting weight loss is not something that happens overnight. Remember that it took time to gain the weight, so it will also take some time to lose it. Permanent weight loss happens as a result of a proper exercise and nutrition plan that you can live with for life. All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult your physician regarding information provided. – Debra Skelton is a certified fitness consultant, a licensed nurse and owner of Motivative Health & Fitness, an in-home fitness training business. She can be reached at [email protected]. www.granitebayview.com

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Placer County Master Gardeners are on hand at the Water Efficient Landscape Garden to educate the public in efficient water practices. The garden is located behind the San Juan Water District office at 9935 Auburn-Folsom Road in Granite Bay.

scape evaluations, including plant assessments, irrigation recommendations, rebates for installation of reduction devices, and free home assessments for indoor water reductions. Master Gardeners are on hand to educate customers through the Water Efficient Landscape Garden located behind the district office. Irrigation classes are held every other month to assist people in maximizing efficiency in their landscaping. Classes are free to attend and are located at the district office located at 9935 Auburn-Folsom Road in Granite Bay. For more information about these free resources, including reserving space in a water efficiency class, contact San Juan Water District at 791-2663. The SJWD Web site offers additional information and current class offerings at www.sjwd.org. In addition to maximizing efficiency in your irrigation and home water use, there are other ways to save energy, resources and money at home. Some very

simple changes can make a large impact in the environment, and your wallet. Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs. CFLs use only 10 percent of the energy of a normal light bulb and last 8-12 times longer, according to EcoMall.com. If every American household replaced one of its standard light bulbs with an energy efficient compact fluorescent bulb, it would save the same amount of energy as a large nuclear power plant produces in one year. In a typical home, one compact fluorescent bulb can save 260 pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Recycle, and seek products with reduced and recycled packaging. According to environment-green.com, the United States recycles just about 28 percent of its waste today, which is doubled from what it was a decade ago. Each small step adds up. For example, the Hershey Chocolate Company produces approximately 20 million chocolate kisses each day,

using 133 square miles of aluminum to wrap them. The wrappers are recyclable, yet usually end up in the trash bin, rather than the recycling bin. If we

change our thinking and reconsider old habits, we can make a huge difference. Dress for the weather. Turn your thermostat down 2 degrees in the winter to save 6 percent of heating-related CO2 emissions. That’s a reduction of 420 pounds of CO2 per year for a typical home. On its Web site, PG&E states, “3 percent to 5 percent more energy is used for each degree the furnace is set above 68 degrees.” Throw on a sweater and save some money on your utility bill. Encourage green thinking in others. Add a small tag line to your e-mail signature that prompts people to think before printing. Something as simple as “Please do not print this email unless you absolutely have to,” will cause your recipient to pause and consider before automatically printing every e-mail that crosses their screen. Saving paper is saving trees. Reductions in energy use resulting from shade trees can save over two tons of CO2 emissions per year.

Tips on greening your environment The following Web sites offer valuable information to assist in reducing your planetary footprint. San Juan Water District has valuable information about rebates, classes and current water forecast at www.sjwd.org For information about recycling, purchasing products made from recycled material and green energy, check out www.environment-green.com To find environmentally responsible links and resources, visit www.EcoMall.com To become more active in helping clean the environment and join a community program, visit www.campaignearth.org For energy saving tips and rebate information, visit www.pge.com

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MOTHERS, DAUGHTERS GATHER FOR TEA IN GRANITE BAY More than 250 mothers and their daughters, all members of the Granite Bay National Charity League, gathered recently for the organization’s annual Tea. The theme of this year’s event was “The Heart of Tea,” which was connected to the best selling book “Three Cups of Tea” in which Greg Mortenson, a mountain climber scaling the second highest mountain, K2, wanders lost, into a village in Korphe. Every girl, or ticktocker, as they are called in NCL had a part in the yearly tea. National Charity League is an organization of mothers and daughters who volunteer their time in local philanthropic organizations. Bay Gourmet Market in

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ESCRIP SCHOOL FUNDING MAKING A DIFFERENCE Oakhills Ridgeview Elementary School and Granite Bay High School were recently highlighted for their participation in the eScrip fundraising program. Their successful participation in the five-week Safeway 10 percent Back-toSchools Program, administered by eScrip, has secured each group a $1,000 bonus in addition to their program earnings. “Having two schools from Granite Bay make the top 200 cut is quite impressive,” said Joanne Remillard, executive Vvce president for eScrip. The funds are being used to support valuable programs such as science, sports, art, music, extracurricular and core programs.

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he doors of Little Madfish, a Japanese restaurant, opened a few months ago with a grand opening. The energetic waitresses, Christine Park and Euna Baik, proudly insist their job is to make their guests happy. The philosophy is “We never compromise LE our quantity, MENU quality or service.” Little Madfish is located at 3988 Douglas Blvd. in Roseville. Reservations are recommended. Seating capacity is 54 people and there are a few tables available outdoors for the warmer weather. The restaurant is open seven days a week. Dine in or take-out service is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a closing time of 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. What is unique about Little Madfish? It is the first Little Madfish in the Sacramento area. Jo Chan, chief financial officer said he believes the food preparation is vital and food must be fresh. The employees agree and believe they provide a friendly and open atmosphere. We found them very welcoming and attentive. Later on, we discovered they each had a great sense of humor. The prices are reasonable and many menu options are available. Appetizers range from $1.75-$8.50 with 22 items available. Some of the most popular items are barbecue white tuna and tuna tataki. Nigiri sushi, includes one piece per order, ranging in price from $1-$2.75. Selections include inarl (Sushi rice in

sweetened and fried tofu pouch) to uni (Sea Urchin). On the menu, the favorite rolls category includes 60 selections to choose from with prices ranging from $3.75 to $9.75 for the Mad Fish special. Vegetarians have seven options priced at $3.25, including avocado, asparagus, cucumber and shiitake mushroom. There are also five traditional items ranging in price from $3.50-$6.25 and three combinations offered from $8.75-$14.50. Ramen includes mamma (condiment made from dried bamboo), bean sprouts, egg, seaweed, green onion and fish cake. Donburi (rice bowl) is served with soup and salad. Six selections priced from $7.75-$8.75 include chicken katsu, beef, oyako, unagi, tempura and don katsu. Japanese Curry is served with soup, salad and steamed rice. Prices range from $7.25-$8.75. Charbroiled chicken, beef, salmon and saba are served with soup, salad and steamed rice. Prices range from $8.50-$10.50. Bento boxes are served with soup, salad and steamed rice. Eight varieties are served ranging in price from $9.75-$11.75. They are absolutely delicious, but plan on leftovers. Kid’s menu (under 12 years) includes a choice of chicken, salmon or beef teriyaki, gyoza, shrimp and vegetable tempura, soup, salad and rice. The highly recommended dessert is deep fried ice cream with whipped cream and chocolate sauce with a cherry on top. Delicious! Having a party? Party platters are available for small parties serving 3-4 people for $34 or large party platter serving 5-6 people for $68. For more information and reservations, call 788-8212. Gift certificates and coupons are available.

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