Women In Business - 2008

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Women in Business Sewing up success Cabin Fever Quilt Shoppe owner Patti Henderson is Women in Business’ Woman of the Year – Page 4

Clubbin’ it with kids Auburn Boys & Girls Club’s Jackie Pischke forms a special bond with children – Page 6

Kickin’ it in the cage Martial arts school owner Debbie Lovas likes to spar for fun – Page 14

A supplement to Gold Country Media • Fall 2008

The Auburn Journal salutes the women who keep our workplace, balanced and productive. We would like to take this opportunity, to personally thank: Andie Leventin, Angela Conroy, Angie Joudry, Anne Papineau, Ashley Bare, Barbara Benavidez, Beth O’Brien, Betty Windsor, Candace Wagner, Carolyn Berggren, Cassie Serrano, Daneen Lile, Debby Clifton, Debi Lawrence, Debra Shirvanioun, Diana Allen, Gale Scott, Gloria Young, Jane Powell, Jane Smith, Jenifer Gee, Jenna Nielsen, Jessica Ortiz, Joni Broadway, Joni Roth, Joyce Smith, Karen Davis, Linda Shuman-Prins, Liz Hanley, Lori Escobedo, Loryll Nicolaisen, Mariesha Moreau, Marilyn Leveskis, Martha Hyers, Mary Hazelwood, Mary Shubert, Michelle Christianson, Michelle Miller, Nancy Neathery, Rachel Voight, Rebecca Passey, Sandy McCall, Sandy Stockton, Staci Orlando, Stephanie Breitbart, Susan Morin, Tiffany Keim, Victoria Gilstrap, Yavonne Pratt, Yong Li

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Rip her to shreds Women should join forces to help each other accomplish life goals e have quite an array of role models as women these days. For every Condoleezza, Oprah and Couric we have a Jessica, Paris and Britney. Some might think the latter threesome (Simpson, Hilton and Spears) mark a plunging low for women, but I see them as indicative that us ladies really can be anything we want these days. We can hold the highest offices of power and influence, yet we can also Women in revel in the frivolity of being Business a woman. But it seems if a woman is in the spotlight, we must pass judgment. Look no further that this year’s presidential election to see how women are torn down by our popular culture. When Sen. Hillary Clinton was still jockeying for the Democratic nomination, she

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On the cover ... cover... Patti Henderson, owner of Cabin Fever Quilt Shoppe in Downtown Auburn, is this year’s Women in Business Woman of the Year. Henderson started her business about six years ago after retiring from a job with the state. To read more, see page 4.

was vilified as cold, ambitious and relentless in her quest for the presidency, even when she was mathematically ruled out as a candidate. She was also thought of as — gasp — man-like. After Sarah Palin had her coming out soiree at the Republican National Convention, some criticized her for aiming for the White House when she gave birth to a child a few months earlier. Would she be able to be V.P. and a mommy? For all the extra scrutiny we face, women must band together and support the varied paths we are so privileged to choose. The women in these pages are indicative of all the different kinds of women we can be. From the Realtor who helps other women find their dream home, to the woman who kicks butt as a martial arts instructor. We can be tough. We can be pretty. We can be smart. We can make mistakes. We are women — and we mean business.

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Planning sews success for Henderson Cabin Fever Quilt Shoppe owner is Woman of the Year By Jenna Nielsen Women in Business

atti Henderson knows quilts. And though her personality is as colorful as some of the intricate patterns and designs she sews, Henderson is all about business — when she has to be. “I’m a planner,” Henderson said. “It’s never just good enough. We are the sprinkles and cherries and top. Anyone can bake a cake and put frosting on it. We are over the top and make it really fancy. We go above and beyond.” Henderson, owner of Cabin Fever Quilt Shoppe in Downtown Auburn, is this year’s Women in Business Woman of the Year. Henderson started her business more than six years ago, after she retired from working as a project manager for the state of California for 27 years. After years of commuting to Sacramento from her home in Meadow Vista, she and her husband decided to start something local. “The quilt shop seemed like a natural progression for me,” Henderson said. “I retired fairly young — at 50 — and quilting is something I have always done. Since I was a kid I would make my own clothes.” In the early ’90s, Henderson joined the local quilting guild and

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Patti Henderson, owner of Cabin Fever Quilt Shoppe in Downtown Auburn, is this year’s Women in Business Woman of the Year.

got more into creative sewing. “I knew the community was in need of a quilt shop and a fabric shop that would provide for

them and be a place of education,” Henderson said. “We loved the space here in Downtown and once we found it, everything just snow-

balled. I retired and the next month we were open.” At the quilt shop, the staff of 10 instructors and Henderson offer

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courses on a variety of quilting and sewing techniques including cutting, piecing, piercing, binding and more. “A lot of our success

is due to our staff,” Henderson said. “We all agree that our philosophy is centered around service. How do we provide the best possible community service we can?” Last year, Cabin Fever was recognized as one of the top 10 quilt shops in the nation by Better Homes and Gardens. “It was one of our goals,” Henderson said. “Ninety-five percent of what you do is plan, the other small percentage is execution.” Henderson has also worked with the Downtown Business Association to encourage shopping in Auburn. Earlier this year, she helped organize a quilt show Downtown. More than 20 businesses participated and hung quilts in local shops. “We are always trying to do something different,” she said. “People said they visited shops in Downtown that they never knew were there.” Tracey Wright has worked with Henderson for the past four years and previously worked with her in the local quilting guild. “Patti is a really positive person and she deserves this for a lot of reasons,” Wright said. “She always has energy and she is always forward thinking. I don’t think she sleeps — she is always thinking of new stuff to do while delegating and getting other people’s ideas. She trusts others to do their part and she energizes us, but at the same time doesn’t allow anyone to take advantage of her.”

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Taking care of the Clubhouse She makes after-school enrichment a lot of fun By Loryll Nicolaisen Women in Business

ackie Pischke can take an idea and run with it. This is an important skill to have when, as the unit director of the Boys & Girls Club Downtown Clubhouse, you’re in charge of creating an enriching, entertaining afterschool program for anywhere from 90 to 95 kids, five days a week. Fostering the youth ages 618 who frequent the Downtown Clubhouse takes a versatile skill set that includes everything from enforcing “power hour,” a mandatory homework and study hour, to playing a mean game of freeze tag. And Pischke, 25, has got it. “Jackie is just a wonderful asset,” said Jana Iverson, Boys & Girls Club of Auburn director of programs and training. Pischke started working at the Downtown Clubhouse as an intern in April, was hired on to the staff as a youth development specialist in May, and stepped up to her current position in August. Iverson said Pischke was one of some 60 applicants interested in the job. “I’m responsible for pretty much all the kids,” Pischke said. “I’m responsible for getting the members to the club, and making them want to stay.” Pischke, who originates from Pacific Palisades, moved up to Placer County three years ago after attending culinary school in Santa Barbara. She lives in Roseville and is currently working toward a bachelor of sciences in human services at University of Phoenix. Whether teaching or by other means, Pischke said she wants to work with kids. “I think that any way we

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Jackie Pischke, unit director for the Boys & Girls Club Downtown Clubhouse, plays freeze tag with club members on a recent Friday afternoon. Pischke has been working at the Boys & Girls Club since April, and moved up to her current position in August. Pischke enjoys the bonds she shares with Auburn-area youth.

can help them now is not only not only grow at the club but going to benefit them outside in the comand their future, but it munity… it’s fun to benefits everyone,” she have a connection said. with a diverse Pischke enjoys group of kids.” watching club members Pischke said one form friendships with of the challenges of each other, and also her job is accomappreciates the bonds modating a group she’s formed with the of kids ranging in children and teens. age from 6 to 18. “I enjoy that kids are Jackie Pischke “The stuff that so willing to just share the 6-year-olds are themselves, and it’s really neat totally into is of no interest to to form friendships in a sense, the 18-year-olds,” she said. with all kids,” she said. “That’s been a challenge for “Being able to see these kids me, personally, and when you on a daily basis, and see them think you’ve found something

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that you liked to do as an 18year-old — this is a totally different group of 18-yearolds.” Pischke said there are many benefits to working with children. “When you work with adults, they have opinions and preconceptions. Kids are so innocent, and they’re fun,” she said. “It keeps you grounded in a way, because they’ll bring you back to your childhood and how much fun it was to be a kid. They’re so happy to have attention and they’re so happy to have people there who care.”

That said, Pischke takes her job seriously. “It’s not just about having fun. It’s making sure they’re safe, and making sure they’re learning through the fun we’re having,” she said. “It’s a lot of work. It’s worth it, but it’s something you’re going to want to put your heart and soul into. It’s almost something bigger than yourself. Don’t try to do it by yourself, because you can’t.” The Journal’s Loryll Nicolaisen can be reached at [email protected] m, or comment online at Auburnjournal.com. SUPPLEMENT

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“You’ve been sent to the principal’s Office!” Boy! If I were a kid, THIS is the principal’s office where I would want to be sent! When you walk in, there waits Mira Wordelman, with a warm smile and an understanding gleam in her eye. Mira is a native of Chicago – a town she remembers fondly as being family oriented. She earned a BS in Finance at Northern Illinois University, and began a ten-year career in banking in Chicago. Eventually she made her way out West where she was the Compliance Officer at Sacramento Savings Bank. When the bank was sold, Mira had a change of heart (and careers) and decided to return to school to earn her teaching credentials. She knew she made the right choice when upon completion of her student teaching, a seventh grade homeroom teacher position became available at St. Joseph Catholic School. Mira and her family had been parishioners here since 1989 and she knew this was where she wanted to be. Mira and her husband Gary have four children – Danielle 17, Michael 15, David 10 and Madelyn 9. When you speak with Mira, it’s clear that her strong faith and family values carry over into her career. She is implementing several new programs at the school such as the Religion Decathlon (for the 5th & 6th graders), the Academic Decathlon and a program geared to challenging students in math. This year Mira is working with the parishes of St. Teresa of Avila and St. Joseph to help bring more students to our school who would otherwise not have the financial means to attend. If you would like to know more about St. Joseph Catholic School and all it has to offer, please contact Mira for an appointment and campus tour. Mira also stands firmly behind the extensive sports program at St Joseph’s which includes both girls and boys flag football, volleyball, basketball, track and golf. Mira believes in forming partnerships with parents to help the students grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically which is helping to build a stronger community for everyone!

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Lyon Real Estate Realtor Cathy Asbury enjoys making her clients’ “dreams come true” while at the same time being able to enjoy quality time with her family.

What are your biggest challenges? The biggest challenge for me is the same one everyone else that I know has — not enough hours in the day. What are your biggest successes? I would say that our

happy marriage and our happy children are the biggest successes of my life. What advice would you give other women who would like to work in your field? This is a financially rewarding career for a

nurturing, independent go-getter with an understanding family. I would add that as a commission-only career, the lack of dependable paychecks and healthcare make this a difficult choice as the mainstay of the family budget. It is a good idea to have at least

How do you balance career and family? I chose to work for myself so that I could set my own schedule. This career means working nights, weekends and holidays, but I was able to lead scout troops, go on field trips and watch afterschool sports. For me, it takes a lot of list making, calendaring, stamina and a crew of capable can-do people at home. What is your favorite part of the job? Working together with my clients and making dreams happen. What do you do for fun? I love the fellowship that I have at church and in my Bible study; I play tennis as much as I can and I love to read mysteries. — Andrew DiLuccia

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Court reporter says job’s like writing a play Teresa Kenworthy has reported civil trials for 23 years By Jenifer Gee Women in Business

eresa Kenworthy has not only observed many dramatic occasions in the county, she’s documented every word of them. Kenworthy has been a statecertified court reporter for 23 years and said she’s never regretted pursuing it despite the challenges she’s faced. “It’s always different,” Kenworthy said. “Each time you could have a witness with an accent or an expert or someone who is really emotional or it gets heated. It’s almost like a play being acted out.” The 45-year-old Auburn resident enrolled in Argonaut Court Reporting School in

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Sacramento and spent three and a half years, year-round, eight hours a day learning the unique code of court reporting machines. Court reporting school typically has a 90 percent drop out rate because many people get frustrated that they are not becoming fast or accurate enough, Kenworthy said. Also, she had to learn legal and medical terminology and there could be no misspelled words, incorrect tenses or misplaced punctuation marks in her practices, she said. “If you’re persistent, you’re going to get through it,” Kenworthy said.

reporter to record 200 words a minute with at least 98.5 percent accuracy. She has since reported during many civil trials for cases in the Sacramento area. She remembered one case in which Squaw Valley USA was suing Resort at Squaw Creek for water rights. In another case, a former employee of a University of California, Davis professor was suing that professor for wrongful termination. She said despite the different types of cases and the number she’s recorded, she always gets BEN FURTADO/WOMEN IN BUSINESS a sense of anxious anticiAuburn’s Teresa Kenworthy says she pation at the start of each enjoys the challenges and excitement job. of being a court reporter. She said recording experts can sometimes be In 1985, Kenworthy passed the hardest part because they the state test that required a

have their own language and speak quickly. “Sometimes I have to interrupt and let them know I’m here,” Kenworthy said. “I do have to stay on top of it. I can’t really fake it.” The 19-year Auburn resident said she’d like to start taking on more work in the Auburn area. Kenworthy recently created a Web site, kenworthyreporting.com, to help connect clients with her services. Kenworthy explained that she’d like to work more in Placer County so she can be closer to her family. The idea of a family was one of the main reasons Kenworthy decided to start a career as a court reporter, she said. “I’ve always wanted to be available for my kids,” Kenworthy said. “I like the freedom of being independent and working on my own.”

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price. Antiques and collectibles dealers will show up on the streets of Old Town before the show starts at 8 a.m. The theme of this event has been antiques, collectibles and good used junque. The event is free. The Old Town Business Association provides a free shuttle from the library parking lots on Nevada Street starting at 8 a.m. with the last pick up at 5 p.m. The many specialty

shops will be open offering gifts, collectibles and clothing. Restaurants are open, too. Bring a flashlight and shop early for the best bargains. Many early birds are on the street by 3 a.m. negotiating for the best buy. This is a rain or shine event. There is no rain date. For information, call: Linda Robinson (530) 888-1585 or e-mail [email protected] or (530) 823-3836 or toll free at (800) 488-2876.

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Answers: Down 1. Nancy Munster: As Time Goes By 2. Gale Freeman: Mahogany 3. Sharon Feely: Lemon Tree Decor II 4. Catherine Rowe: Oz Gallery of Fine Jewelry 5. Mimi Louisa: Silver Star 6. Lynn Carpenter: Serendipity 7. Linda Robinson: Sun River Clothing 8. Karen Jones: Wild Women in the Garden TO

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Valerie Marble 4 Across

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Debbie Lovas and her husband, Dan, who own Auburn Martial Arts Center in Auburn, demonstrate some of the techniques they teach at their center.

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love the martial arts, teach as an instructor at a school for someone else before deciding to open your own school. You have to love it and really focus to make it work. How do you balance career

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SHIRLEY B O R BA

Occupation: Photographer Company: Images by Shirley Borba Age: (not provided) Education: Glenn Fishback School of Photography in Sacramento.

What are your biggest challenges/successes? Of course there are always challenges running a business, but I love what I do. If I had to choose a challenge, it would be making people comfortShirley Borba able with their lighter side. My successes would be meeting the challenge and my clients leaving with a smile.

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come naturally. What advice would you give other women who would like to work in your field? Have a sense of humor, always work hard and stay focused. Treat your clients like your best friend. If you are passionate about what you do, this will

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What is your favorite part of the job? My favorite part of my job would probably be photographing high school seniors. It is a privilege to

What do you do for fun? The best times are spent with family and friends. I enjoy boating, tennis and volleyball. — Bridget Jones

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This dynamic business women may be small in stature, but she’s big on rising to the challenge and succeeding.

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No challenge is too big for Susan Teixeira, who is making a huge impact on Auburn residents in her career as one of the area’s most successful real estate professionals. With sheer energy, business savvy and professional integrity, Susan is deeply committed to helping people make the most of their home buying or selling goals. Making a move in the Auburn area is no small decision—Susan understands. She’s Big on Results when it comes to your real estate success. Give her a call today!

Big on Results With her background in commercial construction, Susan is educated in housing structures and has a good eye for detail that is an asset for both buyers and sellers. She has a creative vision for pointing out the possibilities if you’re interested in buying a home and is excellent at helping you stage your home if you’re looking to sell quickly and at top dollar. From her personable nature and great sense of humor to her market insights and knowledge of the local area, Susan is big on making sure your next real estate experience is a complete success.

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Word on the street

Asked at the Auburn Recreational Park by photographer Ashley Baer

What has the election season taught you about women in politics?

That we’re still a It has shown me “ “ feminine figure — it’s that we can take a

That gender “doesn’t seem to

Sky’s the limit. I “ think it just gives

I say what I’ve “learned is that

I think it’s about time “(women were this

still a man’s world and that we’re not there yet. And with that, when you have an attractive political figure, people watch and people listen.

mitigate the lack of ethics we see in our politicians.

every young woman a positive role model. If the president’s a woman, then they have something to aspire to.

society and the United States as a whole has gained a new respect for women in politics.

recognized). Unfortunately, I think that with all the politics, it’s not so much about the issues as it is attacking the politician.

” – Ginger Tivey,

Lincoln, sales

strong stand in politics and that people will rally around you, and that we can be a strong force in politics.

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– Julie Marshall, Stockton, self-employed

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– Robert Bonacci, Citrus Heights, medical administrator

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– Rachelle Manning, Lincoln, sales manager

– Gina Givogrie, Sacramento, inside sales

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– Chris Galbreath, Sacramento, retired U.S. Navy

Betty Jane Martin

Since 1936 Harris Industrial Gases, founded in 1936, was named “Business of the Year” by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce in 2001. Norma has achieved success and recognition on an exceptional scale: “California Federation Business & Professional Women Hall of Fame,” “Woman of Achievement,” “Placer County Woman of the Year,” and “Fifth District State Legislature Woman of the Year,” are but a few of her long list of awards. This certified woman-owned business has thrived in a maledominated industry. Both Norma Harris and daughter Kathleen attribute this success to a small but excellent staff. When you call us you talk to a real person, not a phone menu. 578 Lincoln Way • Downtown Auburn • 530-885-1971

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We create an inviting atmosphere allowing you to feel comfortable coming into the gym. We want to teach you how to feel better both physically and mentally, giving you the self confidence to believe in yourself, in order to achieve your goals. We encourage and educate people that it isn’t all about dieting, it isn’t being thin, it’s about life choices for being healthy, being active, making healthy eating choices and teaching your children about healthy lifestyles. Our staff keeps current on new health and fitness ideas and trends. Give us a chance to show you how to implement these healthy choices into your life.

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REAL ESTATE & HOLLYWOOD? Sandy Schweiger is not your everyday Realtor. She doesn’t subscribe to conventional real estate thinking but prefers to approach the sale or purchase of your home much like the production of a movie. For example, consider that there is always a director (that’s you, the client), and a producer (that’s Sandy, your Realtor). This is essential so things don’t get bogged down, and results meet your expectations. Sandy knows that sometimes selling/buying a home is a love story, sometimes it’s a drama, and regrettably, sometimes it’s a tragedy. You see, in addition to her career in real estate, Sandy is experienced in the film industry, and presently functions as a successful locations manager for Placer County Film Industry. Her calm, no-nonsense approach to complex realty issues, along with her passion for detail, provides a buying/selling experience truly unique in real estate. As a locations manager, Sandy finds homes that have interesting or unusual filming qualities and advertises them to production companies as possible locations. Your kid’s tree house or your exotic garden might be just such a location. Sandy has helped organize all kinds of filming, from simple photo shoots to full feature-films. What this means for Sandy’s listings is exposure to an entirely new and un-tapped market. She may call you with a client (generally a film director) that needs your home for a shoot. Compensation for such use can vary widely, but is commonly in the range of $400-$1,000. And it can be much more: She recently acquired $6,000 for a couple struggling with their mortgage. They also enjoyed front-row seats to the filming process! Sandy includes all her listings on her film website, putting your home in front of Producers and Directors who have also proven to show an interest in her listings! Sandy loves all kinds of homes and has put together a team of photographers and agents dedicated to satisfying her clients needs, whether buying, selling, or just listing their home on her Locations website. Sandy hopes you’ll be the next director she works for.

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Tax expert stays on track with change Marcia Bice sees evolving role for women in workplace By Gus Thomson Women in Business

arcia Bice of Newcastle’s Tax Solutions has seen a change in woman and finances over the past quarter century of doing business in the foothills, particularly in the past decade. “In the last 10 years, I’ve seen more proactive rather than reactive women,” Bice said. That shift toward selfdependence and looking toward the future more realistically has partly been shaped by the past (more women getting higher education and in the work force) and the future (women generally outlive their husbands), she said. For Bice that change in attitude has resulted in her own business’s move to help customers in that proactive direction. With a foundation as a tax advisor, Bice has branched out into planning for people’s financial future, particularly long-term care insurance. “It’s about knowing when you get to retirement that you know how to pay for it,” Bice said. As a working mother of three, Bice said that it’s easy to relate to other women faced with adjusting to everything else happening in their lives

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— from work to family. On the tax side of things, Bice advises small businesses to plan for taxes, while providing payroll and bookkeeping services. Twenty-five years after establishing her own business, she’s seeing more women business owners — particularly those who can establish a venture without a storefront, using e-mails, Web sites and cell phones to create a presence in the marketplace from a home office. That’s meant more women working who have chosen a

As a working mother of three, Bice said it’s easy to relate to other women faced with adjusting to everything else happening in their lives – from work to family. route in business with more flexible schedules. “It’s not unusual to get an e-mail from a business client in the evening anymore,” she said. Bice, whose office is comfortably nestled in a small plaza near Interstate 80, has found her own niche in a community that she has embraced. She and husband Doug, who works for the Small Business Administration, have three sons, ages 23 to 12. Bice said she initially moved to the area because of the proximity

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Marcia Bice of Newcastle’s Tax Solutions is branching out into areas like long-term care insurance to assist clients with their future financial needs.

to skiing and now finds herself spending time riding bicycles and hiking in her spare time. She has also found a place

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Vicki has been in the auto body business since 1985, offering highly skilled employees who are I-CAR trained & ASE certified master technicians in auto body & paint. She offers complete auto collision repairs and paint on all makes and models of cars and trucks. Vicki’s love of her community keeps her active in community service and volunteer work through Daybreak Rotary, Treasurer of the Employer Advisory Council, Treasurer of the California Auto Body Association and a member of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Vicki wants to take this opportunity to thank all her clients and remind everyone that “You Do Have the Right to Choose the Shop you prefer” and she is here to help you!

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Top Producer in Valley and Foothill Communities for over 20 years! Cathy has earned repeat and referral business from her clients, some of whom are large corporate accounts. She is consistently in the top ten percent of the entire Lyon Real Estate Company and a Life Member of the Placer County Masters Club. She has been happily married to Chris Asbury since 1980 and they have two daughters, Kendra and Kimberly. The family is active in church, school and sports.

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Tammy Kimler on Rio De Janecho.

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Connie and Penny doing their KAHI Corral Radio Show every other Saturday morning. NOT PICTURED Tamara Davis Tamara is attending college to become an ultra sonographer. She loves to ride in endurance rides and recently completed a 50 mile ride at Camp Far West. Jenny Brown

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Thompson fine-tuning Auburn’s vehicles Six-year mechanic uses experience to prove her skills By Todd Mordhorst Women in Business

eghan Thompson wasn’t sure what to make of her new job at SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-Up when she started working there in high school. Six years later, she’s still there as one of the most trusty technicians in the Auburn establishment. “I didn’t have a huge interest in working on cars, but once I started working on them I really started to enjoy it,” Thompson said. She began as a cour-

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tesy technician, washing windows, vacuuming out cars and checking tire pressure. Now she works under the hood, taking care of oil changes and tuning engines. “She started doing windows, vacuuming and tires, but she wanted to learn everything and she did,” said manager Dave Jones, who hired Thompson. Even with her experience and expertise in the industry, Thompson has been the victim of stereotyping while on the job. “I just don’t take things personally,” she said. “I had a lady come in the other day and she didn’t want a girl working on her car. But you can’t take things like that personally. “We see a lot of the

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Meghan Thompson has worked her way up from courtesy technician to mechanic at SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-Up in Auburn.

same people (at SpeeDee). Most are regulars that have given me an opportunity to prove myself.” Thompson is the mother of 3-year-old Zane and is thankful for her flexible work schedule that allows her to spend plenty of time with him. The Grass Valley resident also said she enjoys her co-workers. “They’re not a bad group of guys to work with,” she said. Jones said Thompson’s personality is suited perfectly to working in an auto shop. “She’s a lot of fun to work with, very sweet,” Jones said. “And she takes everything these guys dish out and gives it right back.”

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Top left - right: Bettina Jacobson, Janene Bauhofer, Loveleen Sandhu. Bottom: Christina Barbao, Kristi Montgomery, Jeanne Bisbano. Not Shown Lynnel Queen, Amber Perry and Kim Eelkema. Placer Speech & Hearing has been in business and has been trusted by local physicians for over 20 years. This is my 11th year as owner of Placer Speech and Hearing and being a woman business owner has presented many challenges and many, many rewards. I love my staff and really feel a sense of family in our office; this has been a great source of joy, support and pride. Still, the greatest joy for me as a business owner is knowing that my staff and I truly make a difference in people’s lives. We build long lasting relationships with our patients and are dedicated to providing quality, caring, professional service as well as the latest technology hearing devices from the most trusted manufacturers in the industry. Please call my office and schedule an appointment to let us help you with your communication needs.

(530) 823-7532

11775 Education St., Suite 102, Auburn

“Good agents don’t just bring you health insurance plans, they know health insurance. The most important “benefit” for you to have in today’s challenging health care environment is peace of mind. At Rood & Dax, we strive to find you the most affordable employee benefits to fit your business needs.” Charlotte James is one of the many women at Rood & Dax who provides exceptional service with a strong client focus and a keen eye for product and industry trends. She is results driven, provides innovative solutions and exceeds the expectations of her clients. As a Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), Charlotte understands how important employee benefits are to employers and their employees. With more than 20 years of experience, Charlotte consistently brings ideas and options, focusing on her client needs. Her proactive approach will provide you with a higher level of benefits for your premium dollars.

On a personal note, Charlotte lives in Newcastle with her husband of 45 years. She enjoys her 3 young grandchildren and is proud of her 3 grown children (2 firemen and a teacher). When not working with her clients, she enjoys gardening, speaking at women’s retreats and volunteering in the community. At Rood & Dax Adv. Insurance Services, Inc., we believe that “Good business is based on trusting relationships”. As proud women in the business world of insurance, we look forward to bringing “peace of mind” to the Auburn community of businesses.

Charlotte James, RHU Rood & Dax Advanced Insurance Services, Inc.

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“With our SpeeDee women running full bore, no one can keep up with them! They want to know everything and do everything and they can relate to our women customers.” - Dave Jones, Manager

Emeritus at Emerald Hills is excited to celebrate our new name and logo after 10 great years in Auburn! We are a licensed assisted living community for seniors who can no longer live on their own but want to maintain their independence. We also have a separate neighborhood for seniors with memory care needs, such as Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Our fantastic team of caregivers, under the direction of a licensed nurse, provide personalized support and assistance so the resident can age in a place with dignity while maintaining an active and independent lifestyle.

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For information or to schedule a visit and lunch, call us today! 11550 Education Street, Auburn • 530.888.8847 www.emeritus.com • Lic.#317001692

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We provide excellent service to our clients.

One California Street • Auburn (530) 823-2010 (530) 885-8900 FAX (530) 823-0570 [email protected]

November Trust Review Special

Is your existing trust adequate? If you call us during November, 2008 we will schedule a one-half hour appointment to review your trust in our Auburn office for a fee of $100. If work on your trust is necessary, there will be additional charges.

Joanne Pierson, RDA

Julie Mitchell, RDH

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Carmen Johansen, RDH Dental Hygienist

The ladies of Dunn Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry invite you to join the premier cosmetic and restorative dental practice in the Sierra Nevada Foothill area. We are committed to delivering quality care in a comfortable, friendly environment, offering you state-of-the-art technology in our equipment and materials. From routine cleanings and exams to a complete cosmetic smile makeover and everything in between, choose the best for yourself and schedule an appointment today!

Dunn Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry

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530-823-7335

530-305-0408

With our combined experience of nearly 25 years, Diane and Renee are here to help you with all your massage and/or facial needs. Ask us about our combined specials... Gift Certificates always available.Come discover or rediscover us in our charming Victorian located upstairs, 138 Magnolia Ave. Auburn

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James R. Dunn, DDS 3180 Bell Road, Suite 100, Auburn, CA 95603

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