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THOUGHTS ven though it’s only the beginning of November I’m already thinking about Thanksgiving. I’m not ready to plan my menu just yet, but thoughts about getting the feast prepared are beginning to invade my mind. The shopping, the cooking and baking, getting the table set just right and making sure everyone gets enough to eat are all part of the preparations I tend to stress about. Then I read the cover story featured in this issue of The View about Lisa Kring and Rob Johnson, two local personal chefs who specialize in relieving stress when it comes to cooking. Imagine having all the work and hassle of any dinner party managed by someone else! And did I mention they do clean up as well? Kring and Johnson can do magic with small intimate affairs as well as mega dinner parties. And the best part is they have lots of fun doing it. For those who aren’t interested in eating at home,

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SUSAN BELKNAP page16 features a review of a new restaurant in town, Kabuto Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar. And since it’s November and all talk seems to be about food, check out the story on page 5 about Abe and Randi Kazimierek, owners of Granite Bay Farms, a Granite Bay business that sells specialty products such as marinades, fruit butters, salad dressings and rubs. Aside from food, our November issue also features a story about Karin Thompson who specializes in helping families find simple and inexpensive ways to help decorate their children’s rooms. Thompson, a Granite Bay resident is able to find just the right hardware, fabric or lamp-

shade to add pizzazz to any décor. So before the holiday season is in full swing, I hope you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy this issue of the Granite Bay View.

Calling all hometown heroes ... Who are the heroes in Granite Bay? Got a neighbor who volunteers time helping the elderly? Or maybe a teacher who goes above and beyond the call of duty? Help us choose this year’s hometown heroes to be featured in the January issue of the Granite Bay View. We will focus on a handful of heroes who help make the world a better place to live. Send your nominations (along with contact information and the reason you are nominating them) to Susan Belknap at [email protected] or mail to Granite Bay View, 188 Cirby Way, Roseville, CA 95678.

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PERSONAL

CHEFS TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF HOLIDAY MEALS Page 8

Feasts prepared for parties large and small

Family bottles up local flavors Page 5

Granite Bay Farms turn out flavorable creations

Redecorating made easier Page 10

Granite Bay mom comes up with creative ways to update children’s rooms

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OLYMPUS JUNIOR HIGH’S WELCOMING CULTURE . . . . . . . . . 6 CHILDREN’S ART CENTER CATERS TO ALL AGES . . . . . . . . . . 14 FLAMES OF KABUTO BURN BRIGHTLY . . . . . . . . . . . 16 TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE TALKS NUTRITION . . . . . 18 CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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FAMILY

BOTTLES UP LOCAL FLAVORS

Lauren Weber

exans know barbecuing. That’s why, when Granite Bay Farms took first prize for their Hot Pepper Relish in the Texas Fiery Food Challenge for 2006, it was a real honor. Even sweeter was that the second and third place spots were also snatched by Texasmakers. “That was a huge bonus,” said Abe Kazimierek, who owns Granite Bay Farms with his wife, Randi. For four years they have been running Granite Bay Farms, but for years previous they were making their Hot Pepper Relish for friends and family who continually asked for the recipe and suggested that they should make a profit for their creation. “In addition to the pepper relish, we were making batch after batch. We really should give it a whirl,” Randi said. After creating about five more sell-worthy items, Granite Bay Farms was launched. Now they have about 20 items including marinades, salad dressings and fruit butters that have captured shelf space in shops throughout Placer County such as Vande Rose Meat Market in Quarry Ponds, Roseville Bread Company and statewide Nugget Markets, Raley’s, Bel Air and most recently Whole Foods Market. And with all the competition in the condiment and dressing isles, Abe and Randi are confident their products stand out. “There’s no product on the market like the relish,” Randi said. “It’s the uniqueness of the flavor. It’s sweet, but it’s spicy. It has a really cool flavor and actually really addicting.” But the relish isn’t the only item grabbing awards. Their Golden Honey Mustard snatched second place at the American Best Foods competition in 2007. And not only is the mustard award winning, Randi said the flavors mesh well on a turkey sandwich with Brie cheese – proof that Randi actually uses what she sells. Both Abe and Randi said

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Abe and Randi Kazimierek, owners of Granite Bay Farms, have created about 20 different products including marinades, fruit butters, salad dressings and rubs. Their Granite Bay business began after friends continually asked for their now award-winning Hot Pepper Relish recipe. PHOTOS BY LAUREN WEBER/ GRANITE BAY VIEW

their favorite products are the rubs, which come in a Rib and Chicken Rub or a Blackened Fish and Chicken Rub and are full of flavor and low in sodium. Randi said she uses it on fish, chicken, pork and grilled vegetables. “As a mom, I need ease, simplicity, good flavors and that’s what we have,” she said. Many of their products provide versatility to cooks. Salad dressings can act as marinades, and relish that can top chicken or garnish a hot dog. Dean Adams of Granite Bay came across Granite Bay Farms products while shopping at Nugget Market about a year ago. Now he said between the rubs and relish, he uses the products on a weekly basis. “I have made some rubs in the past, I don’t even try anymore,” he said. Adams said the rubs have the right blend of flavors and likes that the ingredients are all natural. But it’s not just the rubs that he favors. Adams said everything he’s tried from Granite Bay Farms has been high-quality, from the pickled asparagus to the hot relish. And Abe said they’re always creating new items to market to customers. Most recently, two organic sauces were added to their repertoire. It typically takes about six months from idea to shelf because of taste testing, making sure the flavors work when the product is made in mass quantity and gathering only the best ingredients. “We strive for quality products,” Randi said. “We only use the best of the best we can get. We want them (customers) to like our stuff as much as us.” Also important to the company name is giving back. A portion of every purchase goes back into the community of Granite Bay and locally, supporting organizations pertaining to education and cystic fibrosis, and it says so on each product label. “Because we really are a local company, we do give back,” Randi said. “We need to make a difference.” To order products online or for more information on Granite Bay Farms, go to www.granitebayfarms.com. Granite Bay View | November 2008

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Joanna Jullien

onversations with students, staff and parents at Olympus Junior High School reveal that this campus is a welcoming place with a culture built upon good citizenship, respect for others, discipline and a desire to achieve. Principal Kelly Graham is the heartbeat of this culture. Over the past decade he has transformed the campus into a strong fellowship centered on the best interest of the student with consistently enforced rules and a staff who care about each other and each student. During his tenure, discipline issues have steadily declined and Academic Performance Index scores have skyrocketed. Graham has been a principal at Olympus for the past seven years. Prior to Olympus he served four years as assistant principal at Nevada Union High School and as athletic director at Nevada Union High for four years. He said his football coaching background has helped him to be a motivator and a team builder. “There is no magic bullet,” says Graham when asked about what makes a good principal. According to Graham, a good principal listens to staff and students, hires the right people, consistently enforces rules and sticks to what works. One key premise of Graham’s education philosophy is that he said he feels people don’t care about what you know, unless they know that you really care. In this way, he is more of a coach than a boss and he encourages a climate of unity and fellowship on campus. Eighth-grade core teacher Tony Sellarole has been at Olympus for eight years. “He is constantly building us up … there is a level of

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In his seven years as principal at Olympus Junior High, Kelly Graham has seen the school’s test scores steadily rise and discipline issues decline. Below, Graham visits with with students Caroleana Kvaterchuk, left, Griffin Powers and Ariana Musolino.

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friendship with everyone and he is very approachable,” Sellarole said about Graham. For Grahmn the first order of campus business is making each student feel welcome. Each morning Graham or another instructor greets the students. “Principal Graham and all the teachers make you want to come to school,” said eighth-grader Griffin Powers. “We are treated like adults – not like kids. It feels like home,” said eighth-grader Jenny Gilbert. Classmate Ariana Musolino agrees. “He makes each kid feel like a favorite,” she said. Graham said he has observed that some students don’t understand how to behave in the classroom. For those Graham stresses training in self-discipline, which is taught like any other subject in every classroom. Graham said for the most part, students and parents do not challenge the rules. Graham attributes this to the fact that the rules in place are reasonable and are consistently enforced. “I am proud of what we have accomplished. API scores reflect that kids are learning and they can perform better because they are doing better in class. Over the last six years, API scores have risen by 90 points,” Graham said. “We have seen a 74-point growth in the last four years.” For Graham the best part of his job is being able to work with the Olympus staff. “Everyday I get to watch real pros work with kids and push them to be excellent,” he said. “All the while they give back of themselves in the most unselfish manner I have ever seen in my 23 years in education.” – Joanna Jullien is a freelance contributor and the editor of “Banana Moments: Help For Parenting in the 21st century.” She can be reached at www.bananamoments.com. www.granitebayview.com

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CHEFS AND A PAN

Eileen Wilson

ovember is finally here, full of fall’s colorful delights. A mug of hot cocoa, enjoyed next to a merrilytwinkling fire, delicious aromas of fresh-baked cookies or pumpkin pie emanating from the kitchen all represent the season. But for many of us, the traditional kickoff of COVER the holiday also STORY season kick-starts traditional holiday stress. Attending parties, hosting out-of-town family and friends, entertaining at home – fitting fun holiday activities, not to mention grocery shopping and cleaning house, with already overburdened schedules can cause even the most industrious host or hostess to wither at the thought of entertaining. But whether your kitchen appliance of choice is a Viking cooktop, or a microwave oven, help is just a phone call away. Rob Johnson and Lisa Kring, owners of 2 Chefs and a Pan, a dinner-party personal chef service, specialize in making your dinner parties memorable – and stress-free. Experts in gourmet fare, the duo’s fall favorites include squash gnocchi, pumpkin soup, stuffed pork tenderloin and anything involving made-from-scratch fresh pasta. “We plan our menu depending on the season,” Kring said. “We try to pull from the fruits and vegetables in season – we do a delicious pumpkin soup in the fall.” Johnson and Kring have been cooking in Granite Bay for two years, and both have a strong passion for food. The pair delights in coming to clients’ homes and preparing meals. But creating culinary masterpieces isn’t all they do. “We go in to people’s homes, we do all the shopping, the table decorating, place settings and prepare

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Personal chefs Rob Johnson and Lisa Kring specialize in stress-free dinner parties. They own 2 Chefs and a Pan.

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the meal,” Kring said. “And we clean up afterward – we often leave the kitchen cleaner than it was when we arrived.” Kring pointed out that although many people love to entertain friends in their homes, the preparation involved when hosting a din-

ner party is difficult to fit into busy schedules. “A large percentage of people want to have guests over but are too intimidated to cook for six or eight or 10,” she said. “This (personal chef) takes the stress out. Something about getting couples together in your

home – the intimacy – the conversation just flows.” In addition to fine foods, Kring and Johnson enjoy hand-selecting the perfect wines to accompany dinner. “When you do a wine and food pairing in someone’s home, you really get to educate them,” she said. “We

take a lot of time to select wines.” When working with personal chefs, Kring explained that some clients like to sit back and enjoy their friends while being served an amazing meal, but others like to be more involved. “They want to talk about the wine, or ‘how did you make this sauce’? Getting the client involved just enhances the experience,” Kring said. Many clients like to come in to the kitchen, to learn how to make fresh pasta or Kring’s specialty, delectable deserts. Once clients decide to host a dinner party, they typically meet with Kring and Johnson to plan a menu. Occasionally clients know what they would like to serve, but many count on the chefs to select the perfect menu for them. Kring stresses the importance of buying local. “We buy seafood and meat from Vande Rose Farms in Quarry Ponds, and try to hit farmers’ markets for produce,” she said, stating freshness is key. Kring admitted that in her own household, when juggling soccer and tennis practice, weekday meals tend to be on the simple side. But when she and Johnson get together on weekends to try new recipes, spectacular meals ensue. One of her family’s favorite dishes is pizza, prepared with fresh homemade pizza dough. She explained there are ways to liven up even simple dishes. “Even if I do open a jar of pasta sauce, I’ll add things to it – garlic, onions, carrots,” she said. “I add parsnips to mashed potatoes, and gorgonzola cheese.” For Thanksgiving, she loves to cook a stuffed turkey breast, and adds melted leeks, sautéed in butter, and Italian sausage to the stuffing. For Christmas, Dutch babies (German pancakes) and mimosas are delicious. In addition to helping harried clients entertain, Kring and Johnson are monthly “guest chefs” at Spoons, where they create fabulous CHEFS/page 9 www.granitebayview.com

CHEFS continued from page 8 food and wine pairings, and also teach children’s cooking classes. Kring pointed out that clients are typically delighted and surprised at the quality of food that comes out of their own kitchens. She sees her vocation as an art – “What can I do with that vegetable, what can I do to make this sauce creamier, how do I bring a caramel in to this desert – food is unlimited in what you can do with it,” she said. But Granite Bay residents don’t need to host a dinner party to enjoy the services of a personal chef. If getting dinner on the table for your family each night is challenging during the busy holiday season, personal chef Joyce Cunha can help. Cunha prepares fabulous dinner-party menus, but specializes in helping busy Granite Bay families eat healthy and nutritious meals nightly. “I cater to clients who enjoy healthy meals but have little time to cook, or just prefer not to cook,” Cunha said. “Typically my clients are professionals that often work long hours or would rather enjoy their hobbies, families and friends than grocery shop and cook.” Cunha offers a wide range of recipes. “In autumn I turn my attention to slow-cooked dishes such as beef stew, turkey chili with hominy, chicken cacciatore, and tamale pie topped with sharp cheddar,” she said. In addition to helping time-strapped families, Cunha also prepares meals for clients who have special dietary restrictions – people who have been told to change their diets for health reasons, or people who are following a Weight Watchers program or vegan diet. “I can work with your dietician or doctor’s office to package whatever meals they recommend to help you meet your health goals,” she said. Cunha oftentimes prepares meals ahead of time, adding the finishing touches at the clients’ homes, but also cooks several meals in clients’ kitchens, depending on what works for her cuswww.granitebayview.com

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Serving up a Halloween dinner at a private party are Linday Sam, left, Joyce Cunha and Yvette Naas. Cunha is a personal chef dedicated to bringing healthy food to the table. Below, guests at a dinner party are served buffet-style.

tomers. “Joyce did two parties for us and also prepared meals for our kids,” said Jim Reego, a satisfied Granite Bay customer. “She did a wonderful job and is a gifted chef.” Cunha is looking forward to preparing traditional holiday fare for her own family. “I’m very traditional with the turkey, gravy, stuffing and pumpkin pie,” she said. She loves dishes that remind her of her mother. “Wonderful rustic dishes that I looked forward to as a child – I looked forward to coming home from school to yummy smells,” she said. Granite Bay View | November 2008

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CHANGE MY ROOM

UPDATES A SIMPLER WAY

Kristin Withrow

arin Thompson came upon the idea for her home design business when her oldest daughter became a preteen. It was while laboring over her daughter’s second paint job for her bedroom that Thompson realized she needed a simpler way to update her changing daughter’s room. With a degree in graphic design and packaging from Pasadena’s Art Center College of Design, Thompson, a Granite Bay resident, found the transition into interior design to be a natural fit. She quickly turned her great idea into reality and began helping others update rooms with her home-based business, Change My Room. The business has been growing by word-of-mouth referrals, and now Thompson wants to launch the business for the public at large at a boutique on Dec. 7. “The boutique will let people see my work, get an idea of the

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Granite Bay interior designer Karin Thompson opened her Change My Room business after finding a simpler way to update her preteen daughter’s room.

styles I’ve created and inspire them to create a fun new look for their teen’s room,” she said. “It’s a free boutique, but I am also collecting donations for the SPCA, so any furnishing pur-

chased at the boutique will have a percentage of those profits going to the dogs!” With an eye for unique graphic prints, and a desire to repurpose antiques and interesting

finds into modern uses, Thompson’s designs cater to homeowners looking for a oneof-a-kind room that sets off both their needs as well as catering to their child’s current sense of style. “Teens change quickly from their pre-teen interests into more sophisticated styles, and they want their room to reflect their current style,” Thompson said. “At the same time, parents want to maintain a certain bit of control over their home, even if it is in their teen’s domain.” Former client Rosemary Black of Granite Bay smiles as she recalls the work Thompson has done for her in the past. “Karin’s designs have a classic subtlety that utilizes simple yet unique designs and textures,” Black said. Thompson creates everything from duvet covers to draperies and slipcovers for pillows at home utilizing fabrics that she collects from locations all over the local area. She also refinishes existing furniture, like adding new hardware or creating a distressed finish for older pieces, jazzing up lamps with fun shades, or painting chandeliers for use in a girl’s room. The design of the room revolves around the ability to easily change it in the future, such as slip-covered pillows instead of expensive designer pillows. A room change can entail a simple

change of textiles in a room, or it can be a more elaborate change including paint colors, refinished furniture pieces and updated lighting. Change My Room enables parents to give their kids the unique rooms they want, without hurting their budget or compromising the overall flow of design in the home. – For more information about Change My Room, or her December boutique, contact Karin Thompson at 215-3086, or e-mail her at [email protected].

Quick tips from Change My Room Select a palette to make the room flow – choose a wall color; coordinate fabrics and accents in any shade on your color’s sample card. Add a punch of color – Graphic prints and vibrant-colored pillows can lend a punch of color where there are layers of solids. Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns – Combine multiple prints for a spirited look that feels layered and rich. Do it together – Kids love to have input in the design decision. Allow them to help choose a basic color or theme. Involving them in the work will help them build enthusiasm about their new room.

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the general public to stuttering sometimes makes them feel that they are doing something horribly illegal. You may think this is an extreme reaction. However, imagine if you were ridiculed every time you opened your mouth to talk. People sneer, bully and tease and try to finish their sentences for people who stutter. Ultimately the negative reactions cause many people who stutter to stop or reduce communication, which leads to social isolation. At work they may limit verbal communication and may be viewed as shy or aloof. The truth is someone who stutters may be naturally outgoing but the effects of stuttering may have changed the way they communicate. I truly believe that most individuals are kind and caring and feel they are helping by finishing the sentence of someone who stutters. It seems natural to step in and try to assist when an individual struggles in any way. While it may be a natural reaction to want to help, it is not helpful when speaking with someone who stutters. The opposite is often true. If you finish the sentence for someone who stutters they often feel you are impatient and they feel pressure to talk faster. Talking faster only compounds the problem. A person who stutters knows what they want to say, but their muscles won’t always cooperate. They may be experiencing a muscles spasm in their throat and not be able to talk. A person who stutters appreciates your patience. Let them get through the stutter and finish their sentence on their own. Here are some facts about stuttering as well as suggestions for talking to people who stutter: Individuals who stutter are likely to score 15 points higher on intelligence tests than the

general public. They know what they want to say; their muscles may not always cooperate. Individuals who stutter do not have emotional problems any more than the general public. Emotional difficulties do not cause stuttering. Individuals who stutter get frustrated.This may increase stuttering but it does not cause someone to start stuttering. Children who stutter between the ages of 2-5 should be seen early for a screening test. Children who stutter for more than six months should always be tested by an experienced licensed speech language pathologist. Stuttering is a highly complex disorder, which requires specialized treatment. More males stutter than females by a 3:1 ratio. Children who have advanced vocabulary skills may have a higher risk of stuttering than those with fewer vocabulary words. 85 percent of the time stuttering has a genetic link and someone else in the biological family stutters. Delayed auditory feedback is an effective method for reducing stuttering for 85 percent of people who use it. Free and low cost devices are available to help individuals stutter. Here are some suggestions when you meet someone who stutters: Keep your speech pace slow and calm. Don’t rush your words. Do not give advice such as “slow down,” or “think about what you want to say.” Respond to what the person is saying not how they are saying it. Comment on the content and let them know you heard the message. One of the best online resources for stuttering is the National Stuttering Association, www.westutter.org. The local NSA chapter meets monthly at 151 N. Sunrise Ave. Suite 813, in Roseville. Call 797-3307 to reserve a spot or sign up for emails updates about upcoming events at [email protected]. Finally, our Roseville NSA chapter has been been chosen to host the NSA Youth Day and continuing education classes for 2009. We will need volunteers, so please sign up now to help. – Send your questions to speech language pathologist Nancy Barcal at [email protected]. www.granitebayview.com

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he Children’s Creative Art Center has been promoting the arts in Granite Bay for 16 years. Saskia Covington, owner of the center, said she wanted the Douglas Boulevard location to provide a welcome outlet for creativity in many forms. From painting and sculpting to piano and voice, the Children’s Creative Art Center caters to all interests and age groups. More than 40,000 students come for lessons annually. After 11 years at their current location in a renovated farmhouse on Douglas Boulevard, the center has branched out to enhance the community with some of its most colorful canvases. Kaiser Permanente pediatricians Dr. Wendy Cerney and Dr. Karen Lester recently commissioned the center to brighten its pediatric treatment facility on

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Sierra Gardens Boulevard in Roseville. “We got rid of some of the older prints and realized the large murals the Art Center had done six years ago were the best things here,” Cerney said. One of the art teachers, Linda Green, worked with 68 artists, ages 8-17 for several months. “Linda is the driving force, the creative mind” behind the

project, said Covington at the dedication ceremony held at the Kaiser facility on Oct. 3. Each of the 68 artists worked to create a unique painting following a jungle theme. Once completed, the artists donated the piece for permanent display at the treatment center. “It’s even better than we expected,” Cerney said. Art Center student and featured artist Weston Dewitt donated his painting of a monkey for the halls of the center. “I worked on my painting every week for three weeks, for about two hours at a time,” Dewitt said. Other paintings on exhibit include a pair of elephants, an ostrich, and a variety of cartooninspired leopards, hippopotamus and orangutans. For more information about the Children’s Creative Art Center, including class schedules and workshop classes over the holidays, visit their Web site at www.childrenscreativeartcenter.org.

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TECHNIQUES TO TEACH YOUR CHILD ow about some useful tricks to help your child memorize important information and be ready for test taking? The best single advice for memorizing anything is to study in a way that appeals to the senses, by seeing, hearing, feeling and even smelling the material; this can reinforce what is to be learned in the brain. The alphabet system. Associate images represented by letters of the alphabet. This is a great way to remember long lists of items in a specific order. The link/story method. Invent a bizarre or funny story to link items that are needed to be memorized. For example, to learn the colors, “The yellow bird grabbed its pink parachute and flew into the blue sky. Later, he landed MEMORY by a brown tree trunk where he ate red apples. On the ground, LESSONS in the green grass, a black cat BY and gray dog danced like white SHERI ghosts.” HITCHINGS The journey system. In this memory exercise, make up landmarks as if on a journey. For example, to learn the first four presidents of the United States take a mental journey like this: On our presidents’ journey we saw Washington and our friend Adam joined us. Later Jeff wanted to come along too after he finished playing a silly video game called Madison. (Washington, Adam, Jefferson, Madison) Movement learning. Songs that include movement help your child remember vocabulary. For example, “Heads, shoulders, knees and toes …” or “The kids on the bus go up and down …” Excitement and sound. When reading aloud, add inflection and excitement to the story to help your child remember it. “Fee, fi, fo, fum,” boomed the giant in “Jack and the Beanstalk.” The emotion of the story will be picked up through your words and provide more interest to help your child remember the story (or information needed in trying to learn a scientific process). How about your memories of the first time you saw “Wizard of Oz?” Can you still repeat what the witch said? If so, the excitement and sound helped you to memorize the words. Have fun making up interesting tales to help your child remember. Rhyme and rhythm. This is a tool for remembering dates or rules. For example, for history “In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” or the English rule “I before e, except after c.” Funny rhymes help your child learn. The number/shape mnemonic. This system allows the child to build imaginary pictures using a number to represent the shape of the object. For example, the number seven could be a boomerang. Numbers and rhymes. A way of remembering numbers is by picturing objects that rhyme with each digit from 1 to 10. For example, 1 rhymes with bun, 2 rhymes with shoe, 6 rhymes with sticks, etc. Have your child make a rhyme list from 1 to 10 to create a visual image. Color code. The use of color is linked strongly to memorizing. For example, to learn the original colonies, have your child color code a U.S. map. For spelling, writing or reading words use colors to represent the vowels. Circle or draw a colored box around the short vowel in “cut”. Draw a different color for the ending (suffix) like singing or beginnings like unhappy (prefix). Draw a circle around the base word final in finally. This method is useful in mathematics also. For example, if counting by 10s, have the child color code the 0 in each number so he recognizes when counting by 10s every number ends in 0. Then try counting by fives. Color the 0 and 5 different colors so your child recognizes the pattern. Spelling techniques. Break down words into parts, finding little words within and make a rhyme, if you can. For example in friend, the little word is end. A rhyme could be, “A friend is always there in the end.” This memory trick in combination with “I before e except after c” is even better. – Sheri Hitchings is a Granite Bay resident and former educator, principal, educational consultant and student teacher supervisor committed to pursuing excellence in education. She can be reached at [email protected].

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he flames of Kabuto Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar definitely grab your attention. The restaurant is located at Sierra College Boulevard and Eureka Road in a new shopping center at a corner LE where and MENU Roseville Granite Bay meet. Check it out at 9213 Sierra College Blvd., Suite 140. Owner Moses Lie, opened Kabuto three months ago and is currently waiting for his wine and beer license, which he is expecting soon. With hibachi and an authentic modern flavor, he has set a stage for a wonderful afternoon or evening of dining. At our visit the employees were personable, eager to cook, serve and entertain and excellent service was the topping on the cake. Lie is proud of his restaurant with good reason. Being his first restaurant, owning it is a satisfying life-long goal. Formerly, he was a chef in Atlanta, Ga. His vision of Kabuto was a dream come true. Kabuto offers plenty of delicious appetizers. For a sampling, try tuna tartar, shrimp cocktail, soft shell crab, magic mushroom, spring roll, gyoza (vegetable dumplings served steamed or deep-fried) and

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chicken, steak, shrimp or tataki (thinly sliced rare beef or tuna). Edamame (steamed Japanese soybean) is very tasty. Appetizer prices range from $3.50 to $10.95. A generous dinner menu includes soup, salad, shrimp appetizers, mixed vegetables, steamed rice and vanilla ice cream. Entrée choices are all served with vegetables and include filet mignon and other combinations of filet mignon with chicken or shrimp. Also available are sirloin steak, chicken or shrimp, teriyaki and rib eye steaks all served with

vegetables. Steak dinners range from $21.95-$25.95. Side orders are also offered from $1.50-$3.25. Owner Lie’s favorite dinners are the highly recommended hot and spicy filet mignon, shrimp and seafood. The Special Kabuto dinner and special orders of filets and chicken are available. The proportions are ample, so you may want to ask for a container for your extras. For those with a sweet tooth, sample the green tea ice cream, tempura fried ice cream or strawberry mousse ranging in

price of $3.50-$4.25. Beverages include soft drinks, Shirley Temples with free refills, Ramune (a Japanese hot tea) and sparkling water; costs range from $1.95 to $3.00. Our good-natured chef entertained us with his cooking skills and magnetic personality. The magical sounds of his tools as he clanged them in the preparation of our food were enjoyable. As we tried the spring rolls, filet mignon and chicken with miso soup and salad, the chicken and shrimp with creamy wine sauce and

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the shrimp, scallop and crab claws in garlic butter sauce, and the Volcano Roll and Sunset Roll, we discovered wonderful flavors. Kabuto hours are from 4:309 p.m Sundays through Thursdays and 4:30-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Lunch is currently not served. Come taste the dishes and bring a group. “We love families,” Lie said. For more information call 773-3222. Coupons are available on the Web site: www.kabutosite.com.

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The students at Greenhills Elementary School know how to stay in shape and raise funds for their school with the annual Jog-a-Thon held Oct. 3. The event is the main fundraiser for the Parent Teacher Club of Greenhills and this year pledged funds totaled more than $45,000 “The Jog-a-Thon money raised supports the PTC budget this year. The money is used for the art, science and

music docent programs, as well as paying for after school programs, the Accelerated Reader program, additional books, assemblies and more,” said Lianne Getz, PTC copresident. “Our Jog-A-Thon is a student highlight each year,” said Greenhills Principal Peter Towne. “Students get an opportunity to raise their level of physical fitness, while earning money for their school.” Aside from the money raised to support programs at Greenhills, the Jog-a-Thon is an annual event that brings families to campus to generate support for the school. Towne

said the event brings together more than 1,000 students, parents, staff and volunteers. The Jog-a-Thon operates with full support of more than 200 parent volunteers throughout the day. Among other tasks, parent volunteers serve lunch, count and tally statistics on the number of laps run per student, and operate a child care area for younger siblings whose parents are volunteering. “It was tough to tell who had the bigger smiles; the parents cheering on their little ones, or the kids as they zoomed around on the grass,” Towne said. www.granitebayview.com

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TRADITIONAL CHINESE

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in Pan is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, located at Plaza del Lagos in Granite Bay. Pan has been located in Granite Bay for more than three years, and has been at the present site for more than one year. While she has practiced traditional Chinese medicine in the U.S. for more than 19 years, she received her formal medical training at one of China’s premier medical institutions. By the time Pan graduated from the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1989, she had majored in both acupuncture and nutrition, besides completing training in modern western medicine. Today Pan’s office, Pan Acupuncture and Herb, offers the rare opportunity to get treatment that is not limited to acupuncture alone. “Acupuncture treatment is often combined with herbs. Since everyone is different, individuals may need herbal and/or food therapy, combined with their acupuncture,” Pan said. Pan’s commitment to medicine, her patients and community health can be seen in her belief that people need to learn more about how to eat properly, as part of maintaining optimum health. Patients who consult Pan for a wide variety of ailments often receive herbal supplements and dietary recommendations, according to diagnosis using traditional Chinese medicine. According to TCM, herbs, as well as foods, are classified by specific qualities and properties. Further, TCM stresses that each individual may need certain herbs and foods in particular cases, depending on the individual’s need at the time. However, Pan said, “It is essential to understand that when the needs of one particular individual change, then the recommended herbs and foods would also change.” She sees it as important for people to learn that through the concepts of TCM, they can add or delete foods from their diet, depending on symptoms that may change from one day to another. A practitioner trained in the

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Lin Pan, a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, shows off the yin, left, and yang food groups.

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classic arts of TCM will check for symptoms that reveal one’s condition, such as variability of pulse rate, or numerous distinguishing characteristics of the tongue condition, such as coatings on the tongue. Such minute details are crucial to diagnoses in TCM. “The same foods that a person finds helpful to eat today, may not be helpful for them to eat tomorrow. If a person’s condition changes, then that same food would not be the best choice. For example, abstention from certain foods for a time, such as garlic or onions, may help a person’s system to get back to its optimum condition,” Pan said. Subtle changes in the condition of one’s health are diagnosed by a licensed TCM practitioner, on the basis of complicated medical criteria, developed for more than 3,000 years in Chinese medicine. Pan pointed out that the origins of Chinese medicine hail back to “Huang Ti Nei Jing,” one of the oldest books explaining its origins. Research through the centuries has studied the effects of diet and food on health, forming the foundation of one of the main categories of TCM. It also led to informa-

tion aimed at preventing disease. As a result, much of TCM includes treatments, such as nutritional or food therapy to preempt the eventual deterioration of the healthy body. Over the centuries, TCM has come to identify its chief precepts, including yin and yang, and at least nine body conditions to classify the state of health in the human body. Food therapy in TCM, according to Pan, reflects the degree of balance or imbalance that corresponds to the two forces of yin and yang. If a person eats too many foods that are characterized by yin, and not enough foods characterized by yang, then there could be a resulting imbalance that affects the life force, or “qi.” The concepts of yinyang, and qi are two dominant themes in the philosophies underlying the TCM concept of health and health treatments In the accompanying photo, the foods on the left side of the picture, underscored with a black background, contain yin. Among the yin foods are: watermelon, cucumbers, pear, eggplant, banana, orange, tomato, and celery. On the right, having a white background, are foods that

contain yang. Among the group of yang foods are: pumpkin, peach, onion, tangerine, garlic, walnuts, ginger and hot pepper. In the eyes of those uninitiated into TCM, the differing sides of the pictures simply fuse together, as in a farmer’s market table loaded with random, though fresh produce. In the eyes of the TCM practitioner, however, there is great significance suggested by the need to combine foods from the two distinct categories in proper amounts. “A meal containing both yin and yang is an ideal combination,” she said. Pan points out that there are numerous other yin foods, categorized by their specific, inherent yin tendencies. Such foods include crab, duck, tofu, watercress and water. Likewise, there are innumerable foods that comprise the yang category. Just a few, cited by Pan, include: mushrooms, ginger, glutinous rice, sesame oil and wine. “Another one of the nine TCM body types is qi deficiency,” Pan said. Pan said this is based on a number of symptoms, such as shortness of breath, and sweating, as well as personality characteristics that may pertain to this

state, such as inordinate worry or fear. Pan said that TCM also indicates that there are particular foods that are beneficial for overcoming an injury, uniquely affecting qi. Such foods nourish the life force of the blood. These foods may include oatmeal, beets, raisins, salmon, tuna, spinach, carrots, corn, and warming spices such as cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg (in small amounts). As a basis of comparison, Registered Dietitian Kirsten Ransbury, MS, RD, CDE, of Kaiser, weighed in on the subject of how the hospital treats constipation, in terms of nutrition. First, Ransbury suggests, “include plenty of water and other fluids – up to 1.5-2 liters per day.” She refers to foods that should be emphasized, such as “high fiber foods, including beans and legumes, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains; wheat bran is particularly helpful at improving bowel function. Fiber can be increased to about 25 grams per day. Susan Ocheltree, certified nutrition consultant in Fair Oaks, recommends constipation treatment similar to Ramsey. According to Ocheltree, those suffering from constipation should eat plenty of high fiber fresh fruits and vegetables – organic preferred. She, too, notes that one should drink lots of water. Ocheltree’s suggestions for nutrional supplements include taking magnesium glycinate to encourage bowel peristalsis and draw water to the colon. Also, increased Vitamin C can soften stools. Pan has studied both TCM and western medical treatments for all conditions, including constipation. Ultimately, she notes that TCM treatments make the distinction between the two types of constipation (deficiency and fullness), whereas other treatments cited tend to consider a condition, such constipation, as a singular condition with its attendant remedy. Pan’s suggested TCM treatments take into account the different, varying causes of any one given condition, as a means to determining any one of a broad array of possible traditional Chinese medical nutritional, herbal and/or acupuncture remedies. www.granitebayview.com

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Riley Price (angel), and Morgan McIntosh star in the Placer Theatre Ballet presentation of “The Nutcracher,” Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 6-7 at the Placer High School Theatre in Auburn. Performances will be at noon and 4 p.m. Ticket prices range from $10-17, plus service charge. Call (530) 630-7820 or order on line at www.placertheatreballet.org.

The Northern California Dance Conservatory was just one of the groups performing at the Black Tie to Blue Jeans gala at Quarry Ponds, held as a fundraiser for youth performing organizations in Granite Bay.

More than 122 children and their parents turned out for the national Read for the Record event held at Quarry Ponds Oct. 2. Brian Hickey from KCRA Channel 3, dressed as the night watchman, was a favorite of the youngsters. Hickey read the book, “Corduroy,” to the children and Silver Spoon, the children’s boutique, raffled off a large corduroy stuffed animal to support the event. TIM LLOYD/ SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW

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The Eureka Storm Select U-13 team captured first-place honors in the recent Ballistic Fall Harvest Classic soccer tournament in Pleasanton. Team members include, bottom from left, Luke Chirbas, Mitch Khan, Tyler Johnson, Joey Perjanik, Andrew Kreeger, Kenny Griffin and Michael Gezi, and top from left, coach Nick Perjanik, Aseem Khurana, Brandon Freitas, Austin Pink, Armin Anderson, Zach Boyle, Matt Berry, Connor Ingersol, Jack Dockham and coach Armin Anderson. 20

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Dee Dee and Craig Lyman are the new owners of Douglas Ranch Supply, located at 5460A Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay. www.granitebayview.com

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world renowned wine regions, they are not the only areas to claim this fame. Lake County is quickly becoming a destination for avid wine enthusiasts who enjoy visiting family-owned wineries producing quality boutique wines. It is a place where you can walk into a tasting room and speak directly with the owner or winemaker. There are currently 20 wineries located around Clear Lake and one of the most notable is the Ceago Del Lago Vinegarden. Ceago Vinegarden is the creation of Jim Fetzer, former president of Fetzer Vineyards, and is situated on 163 acres of lakefront property near the small town of Nice. The name Ceago is derived from a Pomo Indian word meaning grass-seed valley. Here, Jim along with his two daughters Katrina and Andraya, his son Barney, winemaker Javier Tapia and Carleen Butler, the director of hospitality, have established an oasis where you can walk the vineyards, olive orchards and lavender fields or enjoy a view of Clear Lake from the approximately 100 foot pier while sipping on your favorite varietals. Or if you prefer, you may purchase a bottle of wine, some artisan cheeses and a baguette from the tasting room and have a picnic in the centrally located courtyard soaking in the beautiful views of the Mediterranean style winery while listening to the lively music. The Vinegarden grounds are available for anyone to explore and if you prefer you may schedule a personal tour with Jim, Barney or Javier to learn more about the vineyard and www.granitebayview.com

their unique farming practices, certified organic and Biodynamic by Demeter. Biodynamic farming techniques utilize the vineyard’s natural resources to cultivate the highest quality grapes without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. From your first glass of Sauvignon Blanc, through the fine selection of red wines ranging from Merlot to Cabernet, to the last taste of the late harvest varietals you can truly appreciate the efforts taken by Jim and his family to produce some wonderful wine. Not only does Ceago Vinegarden produce great wines, they also create lavender products such as soaps and sachets and extra virgin olive oil from the crops grown and harvested on the property. For additional information concerning Ceago wines and their unique philosophy of wine production visit www.Ceago.com. If you are an avid wine aficionado or just a weekend sampler you will be pleasantly surprised by the wines being produced by Ceago Vinegarden and other wineries from the Lake County area. – Len Montalbano is a Granite Bay resident and owner of Mio Vino, a wine club development and marketing consulting company.

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CALENDAR Live music and theater Enjoy live music at Toast Restaurant in Quarry Ponds 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. Fridays; 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays. 5540 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay. Featuring Art Garber with a live karaoke party Saturday night, and pianist Parmys Wienberg from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.quarryponds.com for a complete music schedule. Info: 772-3900. Live jazz at Spoons Restaurant and Fine Catering, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays. 8230 Auburn Folsom Road, Granite Bay. Info: 797-2233.

Thursday, Nov. 6 The South Placer Heritage Foundation presents the 14th annual Cowpoke Fall Gathering of

Cowboy Music and Poetry beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, and continuing through Friday and Saturday with matinee performances at 1 p.m. and evening performances at 7 p.m. Location: Blue Goose Fruit Shed in downtown Loomis. Cost: $15 for adults, $8 for children 14 and under. Proceeds will benefit the restoration of the historic Blue Goose Fruit Shed. Info: 652-4480.

Friday, Nov. 7 The 15th annual Autumn Art Studios Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FridaySunday. Cost: $10 for adults and free for children under 18. Info: (530) 885-5670.

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Saturday, Nov. 15 Soroptimist International of Roseville will host a “Fashion, Fun and Firs” auction and boutique at noon at the Granite Bay Golf Club, 9600 Golf Club Drive in Granite Bay. Info: 782-1338.

Tuesday, Nov. 18 The Car Club Charity car show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bayside Church, 8191 Sierra College Blvd. in Granite Bay. No admission fee, vehicle entry for the car show is $30. Info: 770-9004.

Thursday, Nov. 13

Friday, Nov. 21

Impact a Village, Inc., will host a presentation called the “Lost Boy of Sudan,” a personal story of Sudanese Civil War refugee Deng Jongkuch, 7-8:30 p.m. at

Visit the 15th annual Mountain Mandarin Festival, with a preview from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, with a $1 admission fee for ages 16 and over. Fair will

Animal Services Advisory Committee meets 5:30-6:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at the Domes, 175 Fulweiler Ave. in Auburn. Info: 663-3335 or www.AnimalPlace.com/asac.

continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St. in Auburn. Admission: $5 for ages 16 and over, $3 for seniors. Info: 663-1918 or visit www.mandarinfestival.com.

Vista De Lago business center in Granite Bay is hosting a mixer, wine and design event from 4-6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. The event is free and located at 7095 Douglas Blvd.

Saturday, Nov. 29 The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Granite Bay will host a holiday craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 6365 Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay. Info: 408-1163.

Sacramento Valley’s Chapter 500 of Vietnam Veterans of America meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hall in Royer Park, 110 Park Drive in Roseville. Info: 481-6020.

Clubs and meetings Eureka/Granite Bay 4H is now enrolling new and returning members and will meet at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Granite Bay Library, 6475 Douglas Blvd. New enrollments may be added Nov. 19. Info: 771-6769 or 7916385.

Gamblers Anonymous in the greater Sacramento area is holding meetings to assist those seeking help with their gambling problems. To find directions to a meeting near you, call the hotline at (866) 442-5312.

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Bed

Bath

Sq Ft

Lot Size

Date

3

2

1,035

0.160ac

10/03/08

0.165ac

9/11/08 10/3/08

4627 Cimarron Way

3

2

1,248

6821 Fallsbrook Ct

4

3

2,645

8180 Sturm Ln

3

2

2,634

1.010ac

9/26/08

1491 Aberdeen Cir

DOM

List Price

Sale Price

$239,900.00

$230,000.00

30

$289,000.00

$275,000.00

46

$399,000.00

$385,000.00

109

$475,000.00

$450,000.00 $462,000.00

23

3-4

2

2,004

0 .190ac

9/23/08

20

$479,000.00

8025 Boren Ln

3

2

1,580

2.300ac

9/12/08

157

$629,900.00

$600,000.00

8120 Redwood Ln

5

4

3,359

0.750ac

10/3/08

42

$759,900.00

$695,000.00

4-6

3

3,533

1.700ac

9/19/08

27

$837,000.00

$763,000.00

9270 Oak Leaf Way 9764 Weddington Cir

4

4

3,514

0.287ac

9/24/08

4

$849,950.00

$850,000.00

7842 Oak Glen Ln

4

3

2,650

1.200ac

10/1/08

31

$889,000.00

$889,000.00

4738 Dickens Dr

4

4

3,390

0.294ac

9/17/08

60

$929,000.00

$929,000.00

6-8

6

6,747

7.800ac

10/3/08

101

$1,999,000.00

$1,692,150.00

6905 Mystery Creek Ln

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Our Performance Will Move You

Information deemed reliable but not verified. Home sales based on information from Metrolist, Inc. for the period September 11 through October 14, 2008.

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