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 The kitchen is where the home’s heart is
I
t never fails at get- ing project.
togethers that every- Speaking of spending
one ends up congre- time in the kitchen, I
gating in the kitchen. You have a new recipe for you
Michelle
can have the most com- Carl to try, courtesy of The
fortable couch, but you Editor Boxing Donkey. The Irish
still find guests hovering pub is known for its St.
around the kitchen table, Patrick’s Day party, but if
socializing and sampling you want to bring some
the chip-and-dip spread. of that flavor home this
When coupled with the few tweaks turned into a March 17, try the Shep-
amount of time you major overhaul with herd’s Pie recipe (see
spend preparing meals some stunning results. page 16).
there, is it any wonder She was so proud of the Plus, meet a Granite
homeowners want their outcome, she sent us Bay boy who’s turned his
kitchens to be the most photos and the invitation room into a train station.
dazzling room in the to her “kitchen unveil- Hayden Anders is keep-
house? ing” party. Check out her ing a hobby from a
Granite Bay resident makeover story on page 4 bygone era alive with his
Anne Kessler would plus get tips for how to passion for model trains.
agree. What started as a start your own remodel- Meet him on page 10.

a view inside 32 CORRECTION

In the February View, the hours of operation listed for Pete’s Restaurant & Brew-
A Special day house were incorrect. The restaurant is open seven days a week at 11 a.m. and clos-
es at 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and closes at midnight Thursday, Friday
Granite Bay High School freshman Taylor Guzman, left, gets acquainted with 5- and Saturday.
year-old Callia Kyle at the Valentine’s Ball in Rocklin on Feb. 12 that was held
for less-fortunate children.

All Aboard 10 ALSO IN THE ISSUE:

7-year-old is making tracks with train hobby. Dining 16
Parenting 18
Muy delicioso! 14 Real Estate 26
Bernardo's does Mexican food right. Fitness 34
Daytripper 36
Calendar 38
ON THE COVER:
Anne Kessler enjoys her newly remodeled Granite Bay kitchen.
COVER PHOTO BY PHILIP WOOD

March 2010

Volume 21 • Number 3

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 PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Anne Kessler sought ideas in magazines and an experienced team of contractors to remodel her Granite Bay kitchen.

BY EILEEN WILSON
A dream kitchen come true kitchen designer, my kitchen
SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW “I started out just wanting a built-in coffee maker and Miele double ovens.” expert,” Kessler said.

H
ope springs eternal, and
this spring, many Granite
Bay residents will take a
look at their homes and hope
for a more beautiful kitchen,
master bath or even a whole-
house overhaul.
While hope, alone, won’t
bring about a miraculous
transformation, help from pro-
Anne Kessler, Granite Bay
fessionals can.
Anne Kessler was hoping to
add a couple of modern
updates to her kitchen, but
with the help of professionals,
she ended up with the kitchen
of her dreams.
“I started out just wanting a
built-in coffee maker and Miele
double ovens,” Kessler said. “I
visited Ferguson’s showroom,
where they connected me with
a certified Miele installer, and it
evolved from there.”
The Miele installer who
came to Kessler’s Folsom Lake
Estates home had an eye for
design, and helped her realize
the kitchen that she had always
wanted was within her grasp.
“I call Mark Studebaker my
Studebaker, who owns Appli-
ance Depot Installers in Fol-
som, was excited to hear that
Kessler was open to new ideas
when it came to kitchen
design.
“She had a Shaker-style
kitchen,” Studebaker said.
The classic Shaker style,
• SEE KITCHEN PAGE 6

4 MARCH • GRANITE BAY VIEW


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KITCHEN: New appliances frequently necessitate reconfiguring cabinetry
continued from page 4
which is created by using clean
lines, a minimum of ornamen-
tation, and a simplistic style,
typically includes a center
island. The kitchen was serv-
iceable enough, but not very
inspired.
“There was a small island in
the kitchen, and the cabinets
were in very bad shape — the
kitchen was almost 20 years
old,” Studebaker said.
Though Kessler has only
lived in the home three years,
she was ready for some
upgrades.
Studebaker explained that
new appliances frequently
necessitate new or reconfig-
ured cabinets as well, to enable
the appliances to fit. Luckily,
Studebaker and his team also
offer custom cabinetry at their
Folsom shop.
“We install high-end appli-
ances in people’s homes.
Sometimes a customer will
want to do something in the
house, but they don’t want to
gut their whole kitchen,”
Studebaker said. “We bring the
cabinet shop right into the
house.”
Studebaker said that
installing new appliances can
mean cutting out or filling in
sections of cabinetry.
“Frequently, installing new
appliances means adding a
drawer or piece of wood in the
area, which we then stain to
look like the rest of the
kitchen,” Studebaker said.
When planning a remodel,
Studebaker asks clients if they
are hoping to make an invest-
ment in their home, and if they
plan to live there long term.
“The majority of my clients
don’t want to gut their entire
kitchen when putting new
appliances in, so we come up
with creative solutions to
reconfiguring the kitchen,” he
said.
Other questions Studebaker
asks clients is how they live,
how do they cook, and what
kinds of things do they like to
do in their kitchen.
“Do they want ‘amazing’ or
6 MARCH • GRANITE BAY VIEW
“The majority of my
clients don’t want to
gut their entire kitchen
when putting new
appliances in, so we
come up with creative
solutions to
reconfiguring the
kitchen.”
Mark Studebaker, Appliance
Depot Installers
do they want to just get by?” he
said.
Kessler started with two sim-
ple wishes, but ended up with
“amazing” by the time the job
was done.
The over-the-stove hood, a
copper piece that was hand-
made in Denmark, set Kessler
back $10,000.
“The hood arrived with slight
imperfections — imperfec-
tions that most people would-
n’t notice, but I did. I sent it
back twice,” Studebaker said.
Looking at pictures of
kitchens was important to the
process, with Kessler always
asking questions.
“I was surprised — I didn’t
know all the things that we
could do,” she said. “I saw this
arch in a magazine, and I said
‘That’s what I want. Can you do
that?’”
The wood arch, which would
be at home in one of Bernini’s
wooden alters in St. Peters, is
Kessler’s favorite characteristic
of her new kitchen.
Kessler acted as her own
general contractor, but had lots
of help from craftsmen and
tradesmen.
From Kent Naffziger at Fer-
guson’s Appliances to staff at
Arizona Tile, Kessler left no
stone (or store) unturned in
her quest for the perfect gran-
ite, lighting and hardware.
“Some people let contractors
select things for them, but I’m
not like that,” Kessler said. “I
PHOTOS BY PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Anne Kessler was so pleased with her remodel she held a “reveal” party for friends, neigh-
bors and those who worked on the kitchen makeover.
had to OK everything. I was
always right there.” Details,
Kessler ended up with four right
top-of-the-line ovens, warm- down to
ing drawers, refrigerators and the shine
refrigeration drawers, built-in on her
coffee maker, dishwashers, and spigots,
a subzero wine refrigerator. were
The focal point of the room, important
however, is the massive granite to owner
slabs that create a table top Anne
that is edged with a twisted- Kessler.
rope bullnose that is matched
by twisted-rope style table legs
as well.
Though the project took
almost eight months to com-
plete — a time in which Kessler TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS:
admits to eating a lot of take • Don’t rush. Take time to figure out what your style is.
out, the time and money — • Look through magazines and books to help determine your
$150,000, was well worth it. likes and dislikes
“It’s very custom. You can’t go • Visit various showrooms and see appliances in person. Fer-
to a big-box home improve- guson has several demonstration kitchens so visitors can see
ment store and get a look like the appliances in action.
• Stay away from cabinets down low. Instead, use drawers or
this,” she said. cabinets with pull-out drawer shelving.
Kessler loved her new • Install cabinetry in varying heights if you want a “furniture”
kitchen so much that she had a look.
big “reveal” party and invited • Have a professional come to your home to assess what you
everyone who had worked on have and show you what is possible.
the home, in addition to
friends and neighbors.
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Honoring those who
put the kids first
The 13th Annual Putting
KidsFirst Awards Luncheon
will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, April 1 at Sun City Lin-
coln Hills’ Orchard Creek Ball-
room.
KidsFirst (formerly known as
The Child Abuse Prevention
Council of Placer County) will
pay tribute to people and
organizations in the Sacra-
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made a positive difference in
the lives of children.
The theme of this year’s
luncheon is “The Art of Putting
KidsFirst,” focusing on how art
therapy helps the healing
process of abused children.
The event also kicks off April as
National Child Abuse Preven-
tion Month.
Tickets and sponsorships are
available by calling (916) 774-
6802 or by registering at
www.kidsfirstnow.org. Nomi-
nations for those making a dif-
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are being accepted on the web-
site.
KidsFirst, a nonprofit agency
formed in 1988, offers parent
coaching, family counseling,
emergency assistance and chil-
dren’s health-insurance enroll-
ment programs. For more
information, visit www.kids-
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Volunteers of all ages are
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native oaks within Roseville’s
open space and native oak
woodlands. Fifty volunteers are
needed at each event to plant
about 200 oak seedlings. This is
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Volunteers should dress
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suggested) and bring a
reusable water bottle. Tools are
provided.
Event takes place from 9 a.m.
to noon Saturday, March 26 at
Blue Oak Park, 8273 Horncastle
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GRANITE BAY VIEW • MARCH 9
 Granite Bay boy’s hobby on the right track
BY EILEEN WILSON
PRESS TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT
F
rom the bottom of
the stairs in the
Anders’ home, you
can hear the soft peal of a
train whistle from some-
where beyond.
It’s not the 5:15 Amtrak
to Auburn, its 7-year-old
Hayden Anders’ O scale
Lionel train set.
Hayden may be a bit
on the young side, but his
passion for trains is true,
nonetheless. Interested
in trains since he was 2,
his mom explained that
Hayden always says he
was “just born that way.”
While Hayden’s dad,
John Anders, took his son
to watch the diesel trains,
the elder Anders really
had no interest in the
hobby himself.
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planted the seed of his
passion, but agrees he
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the Train, but I don’t, real-
ly, anymore. I do still like
some of the books
because they have great
illustrations,” Hayden
said.
Looking around the
room, it’s clear that Hay-
den has expanded
beyond Thomas the Train
toys.
His O Gauge set is ele-
vated, and travels the cir-
cumference of the 12-by-
14-foot bedroom. Flat
cars, crane cars, iron-ore
cars, and of course,
engines, compete for
space on the track, and
on his numerous shelves.
Hayden controls the
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of his platform bed,
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a mere foot or two from Hayden Anders, 7, looks at his electric model Union Pacific engine that sits on tracks that run in a circle
the ceiling. around his room’s ceiling.
With a huge grin,
cherub cheeked Hayden tunnels and over trestles. “The HO scale is the trains are typically two to On a recent trip to the
conducts his line with Though the O scale is most popular, due to the three inches tall, and the Sacramento Train Expo,
intense concentration, his favorite, Hayden size,” said Railroad Hob- track is just over an inch Hayden had an opportu-
his yellow Union Pacific enjoys creating tracks for bies owner, Michael apart. The O scale is twice nity to exhibit his HO
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TRAINS: Hayden by far youngest exhibitor at expo
continued from page 10
chased many of Hayden’s
trains from Railroad
Hobbies in Roseville, and
Hayden has saved money
to purchase some of his
own trains, as well.
“He’s very responsible,
very careful with them,”
Anders explained.
Given the cost of the
hobby, it’s not surprising
that Hayden takes great
care with his equipment.
“Some trains range
from $6 for a model set,
to hundreds or even
thousands if someone is
really serious,” Anders
said.
Schroedle agreed. “The
hobby can be cheap to
very expensive, it just
depends on how
involved a person wants
to get with it. You can get
a train set for $50 or you
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prised at seeing kids start
young.
“My customers are
from 3 to 103,” he said.
“Kids can start with a set
that’s in the $100 range —
it’s something they can
build on.”
Hayden was, by far, the
youngest exhibitor at the
Sacramento Train Expo,
and said a lot of people
stopped to ask questions,
but he let his dad do
most of the talking.
Hayden enjoys sharing
his hobbies with others,
“I spend most of my time playing with
trains, or thinking about trains.”
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including friends who road Association is
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“Hayden entered a said. “I never got to take a
Pinewood Derby car that ride on a real diesel loco-
he painted to look like a motive.”
train, and he won ‘best Hayden hopes to build
car.’” Anders said. He’s a second track in the near
passionate about trains, future — a track that will
and he likes to share his include a switch so the
knowledge with others.” trains can change tracks.
Hayden and his dad His long-term plans
have created a brochure, also include trains — he
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Customers keep coming back to Bernardo’s
BY BILL POINDEXTER
GRANITE BAY VIEW
M
y first thought after an
initial eye-opening look
at the super burrito set
on the table in front of me was,
“The rest of this will be my din-
ner tonight.”
Bernardo’s, located just
south of the Douglas Boule-
vard/Auburn Folsom Road
intersection in Granite Bay, has
a familiar face in charge again.
Bernardo Ramirez has been at
the Mexican restaurant for
almost three years. This is his
second tenure there, having
operated Bernardo’s originally
about 20 years ago.
His daughter, Cristina
Ramirez, said he wanted to get
back into the restaurant after
taking a break.
“He really enjoys it,” she said.
“He always remembered this
spot. He liked to be here.”
Apparently, so do many orig-
inal customers of Bernardo’s.
“From when we had it
almost 20 years ago, our cus-
tomers still remember us,”
Cristina Ramirez said. “They’re
like, ‘Oh my gosh, we’re so hap-
py you’re back.’ A lot of cus-
tomers mention how every-
thing is fresh. They keep com-
ing back.”
Bernardo’s is clean and col-
orful, its walls decorated with
plants, sombreros and beer
signs.
There is plenty of seating – 11
booths, four tables and two
long tables in two rooms – to
feed customers hungry for
Bernardo’s lunch, dinner and
even breakfast dishes (chorizo
and eggs with Mexican
sausage, diced onions, toma-
toes and bell peppers for $8.75
sounds like a great way to start
the day).
The menu is heavy with tra-
ditional Mexican dishes and
light on the wallet: appetizers,
soups and salads from $2 to $8;
combination plates from $6.75
to $10 and a pick-three plate
for $12.50; and house special-
ties with beans, rice and salad
14 MARCH • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Mike Bogue, left, and Chani Courtright of Folsom have lunch at Bernardo’s in Granite Bay.
They enjoy the cuisine at the Mexican restaurant.
“From when we had it
almost 20 years ago,
our customers still
remember us. They’re
like, ‘Oh my gosh,
we’re so happy you’re
back.’”
Cristina Ramirez
from $9.25 to $12.50, also avail-
able a la carte.
Cristina Ramirez said the
enchiladas are popular,
whether beef, chicken or
cheese, and the chili verde –
pork and green sauce – might
just be the signature item.
Sold. I’ll have the chili verde
in my super burrito.
While awaiting your dish,
customers can dip crisp chips
in a tasty salsa that, while hav-
Bob Hubbard of Loomis, who frequents Bernardo’s with his
wife, has a chili verde burrito for lunch.
ing enough kick to make your
nose run, doesn’t come any-
where close to sending you on
a chase for cold water. I even
asked for a second cup of salsa
PHOTOS BY PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW
to accompany my super burri-
to, which …
IT’S HUGE! Cristina Ramirez
smiled when I made my com-
ment about saving the rest for
Bernardo Ramirez
is running the
restaurant for a
second time, the
first was 20 years
ago
BERNARDO’S
Where: 8781 Auburn Folsom
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Hours: Open seven days a
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Info: (916) 791-2940
Cristina Ramirez serves beef
tostadas and a chili verde
burrito to hungry patrons at
her father’s Mexican restau-
rant, Bernardo’s, in Granite
Bay.
dinner.
The super burrito is filled
with sour cream, tomatoes,
onions and beans to comple-
ment your choice of meat.
The chili verde is mild and
tasty, and do yourself a favor:
Have a piece of the tender pork
by itself.
It was filling, to be sure, and
so good that I had the rest for
dinner – right then and there.
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Try this pub grub for your St. Patrick’s Day feast
Shepherds Pie
This casserole-style version of a favorite
recipe at Irish pub The Boxing Donkey is
a hearty dish to try in honor of St.
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The dish is also a great way to use up
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Reese.

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 medium sized yellow onion, small
dice
2 cups carrots, small dice
¾ cup tomato paste
¾ cup red wine
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
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Directions: PHOTOS BY PHILIP WOOD • GRANITE BAY VIEW

In a wide bottomed pot cook the
ground beef on medium heat until
brown. Add the onions and carrots and
cook until the onions soften and turn
translucent, about 10 minutes. Add oil if
mixture starts to dry out.
Add tomato paste and cook for 2-3
minutes more. Turn heat up to high and
Chef Michael Reese will prepare shepherd's pie at Irish Pub The Boxing
Donkey on St. Patrick's Day in Old Town Roseville. Or you can try your hand
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cheese. Place under broiler and cook
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A
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You and
Your Kids
Building Confidence
A child builds confi-
dence when his siblings,
friends, parents and
grandparents show
respect and are in tune
with his attitude, feelings
and goals, so important
in life.
Experiences, good and
bad, become life’s les-
sons, teaching a child
how to adapt and cope in
his world. Acceptance
and appreciation of oth-
ers, whom he meets
along life’s pathways, can
interested in life and nagging, criticism, bad
“A child’s self-esteem is acquired, pursing hobbies, sports feelings, lack of values,
not inherited.” and art are a few exam- and an environment of
ples of helping a child be negativity; lack of role
well rounded. models tops the list.
For additional involve- Also an interesting
provide lifelong friend- Home as a ment, have your child point to consider: a
ships and feelings of breeding ground visualize problems and child’s self-esteem is
good will. Playfulness Home should be a tell how he could solve acquired, not inherited
and risk-taking, as well, haven of positive role them.
help a child jump the models. Without a doubt, Celebrate the progress How to make
hurdles in everyday life. adults who teach by with a “Wall of Fame” for affirmations work
Teaching values, as example are more influ- his good work and atti- When helping a child
well as developing and ential in clarifying expec- tude, which also promote make affirmations, keep
supporting a daily dose tations, which are truly better efforts. in mind the age, vocabu-
of affirmations, are truly needed. Finding ways to These are also ways he lary level and unique
the frosting on the cake. involve your child in goal learns to be capable. needs and interests.
But, keep in mind, life is setting and teaching Don’t forget to celebrate An affirmation should
not perfect with unex- what trust means keeps the exciting progress be stated in a positive
pected bumps along the everyone on the same made along the way. way, for example, “I am
road. page, so to speak. helpful and caring.”
Fortunately, however, Demonstrating posi- What hinders Focus on what is wanted
adults can help smooth tive thinking also pro- self confidence? not what is not wanted.
the road to success by vides wonderful develop- Simply put, self confi-
building confidence mental tools. dence can be eroded by Sheri Hitchings is a Granite Bay
through affirmations. Clearly, getting a child failure, shouting, fears, resident and retired educator.
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ore than 200 people came out
for the Granite Bay High
School booster fundraiser
dinner and auction Feb. 5 for the
boy’s basketball teams, said Cindy
King of the booster club.
The 13th annual event, always a
crab feed in the past, was held at the
Granite Bay Golf Club.
“A crab feed is a lot of work,” King
said. “The parents go to a lot of effort
to make that happen, and it’s a lot of Granite Bay High School varsity basketball players Kyle Howarth, left, Jon
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Author puts a new spin on Western
Granite Bay writer on the move
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SPECIAL TO GRANITE BAY VIEW

L
ocal Granite Bay author Renée Thompson will be
one of the featured authors at the Sacramento
Library Foundation’s event, Authors on the Move, on
March 5.
Thompson has set her book, “The Bridge at Valentine,”
in 1890s Idaho with a conflict between a family of sheep
ranchers, and one of cattle ranchers.
It has been a long road for Thompson to the publica-
tion of her first novel. She has been writing for some
time, having served a stint as a newspaper columnist
and reporter, and her short stories have been published
in Narrative Magazine and Chiron Review.
By 2002, she had raised two daughters, lived in a num-
ber of rural locations with her wildlife refuge manager
husband, and held down a succession of jobs. After the
move to Granite Bay she found herself at home and
turned her attention seriously to producing a novel.
“Once you commit, it’s a turning point,” Thompson
said. “You have to actually write, and you have to be
working at it. It’s a job now.”
The idea started with the
“The Bridge at book of remembrance of her
Valentine is very Mormon grandmother who
had lived in Idaho. The jour-
original and very nal spoke of a conflict in
appealing. Renée which a cattleman named
Alex Durty shot a sheepman,
Thompson has an Tom Nook.
angle of attack that “After I read that,” Thomp-
son said, “I thought, it’s sort
is all her own.” of a Hatfield versus McCoy
Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer situation.”
Prize-winning author of However, she didn’t want
“Lonesome Dove” to write a traditional West-
ern, and decided to pattern
it after Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” with a different
time and setting. She researched in Idaho and also spoke
in depth with cattle ranchers and sheep ranchers.
When she finished the novel, she knew that she need-
ed a good comment from an established author to get
the attention of an agent. She went straight to the top,
and sent her first chapter to Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer
Prize-winning author of “Lonesome Dove.”
She then put it out of her mind and was surprised
when McMurtry responded.
“He said he really liked that first chapter and he’d be
happy to read the rest of the book,” Thompson said. “So
I sent it to him right away … I thought I would just go
crazy waiting, waiting, waiting for this potential blurb to
come.”
It came a short time later.
“The Bridge at Valentine is very original and very MARGARET SNIDER • SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW
appealing. Renée Thompson has an angle of attack that Author Renée Thompson with Toggenburg goat Lady Baa Baa. Her other two goats are Nubians.
is all her own,” said McMurtry in his letter to her. They Thompson’s first novel, “The Bridge at Valentine,” is a take on “Romeo & Juliet” set in Idaho in the
corresponded for several years. 1890s.
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mendation, Thompson
hunted for an agent and was
accepted by The Gernert
Company, the agency that
represents John Grisham.
“That was a coup and I
was very excited so I
thought, ‘Oh, boy, here I go.’”
Her agent pitched the
book for several months and
then called with the disas-
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BY EILEEN WILSON
SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW

A
nyone who is familiar
with Wexford, a private,
gated community adja-
cent to the Granite Bay Golf
Club, might know 5029 West-
bury as the white Victorian on
the big corner lot. But those
who have seen this home
before should take another
look.
The home has seen a Renais-
sance of late, and barely resem-
bles the house it was before.
“I’m not saying every surface
of the house has been touched,
but I would say 98 percent of
the home has been changed in
some way,” said Fran Dixon of
Ellington Properties. “The
house has a whole new feel.”
Filled with bay windows and
glassy doors to the outside, the
home fairly streams with sun-
light.
“I am hearing ‘fresh, white
and bright,’” Dixon said. “In
fact, many of my clients say the
home has a coastal feel to it.”
Coastal is a great description.
White cabinetry, wainscoting
and ceiling treatments marry
dark-wood plank floors and
earthy granites for an organic
feel that is tied together with COURTESY
walls dressed in natural colors You might think you know the home at 5029 Westbury Circle in Granite Bay, but look again. It’s recently undergone a mas-
like buckskin and fawn. sive makeover. The slightly elevated property affords privacy and amazing 270-degree views.
Stepping into the home
inspires a “wow” from most Living and dining rooms
visitors, as the views are equal- flank the dramatic entry with HOT PROPERTY
ly amazing, both inside and semi-floating curved staircase. Where: 5029 Westbury
out. But most visitors want to fol- Circle, Granite Bay
“This home is unusual for a low the sun, heading toward Size: 5 bedroom, 6 bath;
lot in Wexford. It’s a flat lot that the window-filled family room 6,238 square feet
walks right out to the pool, but with a view of the pool, water- Acreage: .65 acres
it has 270 degree views,” Dixon falls and hot tub, the Sacra- Price: $1,395,000
Contact: Fran Dixon,
said. “And everyone around mento skyline floating in the 5029westbury.com
you is lower than this property, distance beyond.
so you have this terrific priva- The large family room
cy.” accommodates multiple seat-
Views like snow-capped Sier- ing areas, and has box-beamed rich granites and detailed
ras, Sutter Buttes, and the ceiling and full bar. backsplash, is top of the line.
Sacramento skyline are just The casual dining area, “They gutted the kitchen —
part of what makes this per- which opens to both family these are all new cabinets,”
fectly located home a great room and kitchen, in great- Dixon said. White cabinetry
find. room style, has a unique ceiling mixed with dark-wood island COURTESY
But the indoors are breath- treatment as well. offer beautiful contrast, and The master bedroom brings the ultimate in drama and luxu-
taking as well. The kitchen, dramatic with • SEE PROPERTY PAGE 28 ry to this home.

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PROPERTY: Bedrooms have walk-in, cedar-lined closets and adjacent baths
continued from page 26
the high-end appliances bring
the space together with
aplomb.
A six-burner Bertazoni Ital-
ian cooktop is the focus of this
chef-inspired kitchen. Double
ovens, compactor, dishwasher
and microwave, all stainless,
and all perfectly complement-
ed by creamy, light granite, pair
perfectly with a honey-and-
glass diamond shaped back-
splash.
The kitchen also includes a
hidden pantry, and a wine
refrigerator with its own gran-
ite-topped pouring area.
5029 Westbury is perfect for
entertaining.
A downstairs game or media
room, which would also dou-
ble as an in-law quarters, with
private entrance and full bath,
offers the same high quality
and attention to detail as the
rest of the home.
“This is a great media room,
with space for a pool table — a
great teen hangout,” Dixon
said.
Upstairs bedrooms are all
unique, some with bay win-
dows, some with “box” win-
dows — all with picture-perfect
views.
“The bedrooms have walk-
in, cedar-lined closets, and
adjacent baths,” Dixon said.
Quartz bath counters offer a
dramatic look, each bath with
very individual glass-filled tile
backspashes.
“The designer just really
liked the look (of quartz) — the
color was more fun,” Dixon
said.
But it’s the master bedroom
that brings the ultimate in dra-
ma and luxury to this home.
“The master is beyond pro-
portionate,” Dixon said.
The suite of rooms is large,
but designed to allow intimate
spaces. Triple-crown ceilings
grace the over-the-bed area,
The large family room accommodates multiple seating areas,
and has box-beamed ceiling and full bar.
and an ornate fireplace —
white woodwork mantle with
“empanada” granite on the
fireplace’s face, wet bar, and
various areas throughout the
COURTESY
bath, have a look that says
sumptuous.
Dixon loves the curves and
angles of the room, and the
large seating area that could
easily double as a nursery or
home office.
With a closet the size of most
bedrooms, and a laundry
chute, the fashionista will favor
this home’s master suite.
Brown quartz counters,
paired with empanada granite
and herringbone crosshatched
tile create a bath fit for a king.
“The bull nose edges of this
granite really show nicely,”
Dixon said.
The home has a six-car
garage — a four-car and a two-
car detached that is topped
with an almost 500 square foot,
beautifully-finshed bonus
room with full bath.
“This room would also make
a great home office or in-law
quarters. It has a separate
entrance and its own heat and
air unit.” Dixon said.
The home has new land-
scaping, and is beautifully
done. Definitely worth a sec-
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Why are mortgage loans so hard to get?
I
t seems to be the million dol-
lar question right now. Why
are mortgage loans so hard to
come by?
It seems lately everything we
read in the news about real
estate and mortgage has us dis-
couraged. Everyone tells me
how hard it is to get approved
for a mortgage loan right now.
Why does it seem to be so hard?
I would like to actually take a
different look at this and write,
“That it is harder for unqualified
borrowers to get a mortgage.”
But if you have decent credit
and stable income, you should
have no trouble finding a lender
willing to work with you.
Much of what you’re hearing
and reading in the news is pure
sensationalism. The main-
stream media love to say things
like “Credit crunch grips the
nation,” because it makes for a
great headline. But it’s also inac-
curate.
Mark Soto
The Home &
Loan Coach
Basically, all we’ve done is
return to a world of sensible
lending. Mortgage lenders are
scrutinizing credit reports to
determine how responsible con-
sumers have been in the past.
They are requesting docu-
mentation to verify income,
assets and debts. In short, they
are looking for reasonable qual-
ified borrowers. This is how it
should be.
So why are people saying that
it’s hard to get a mortgage these
days? Because we went through
a prolonged period of “easy
credit,” when just about anyone
who could fog a mirror could get
a mortgage loan.
We had a nationwide housing
boom through most of the
1990s, and well into the 2000s.
Lenders came up with all sorts
of ways to qualify borrowers
with shaky finances.
The stated-income mortgage,
the Subprime mortgage, the
interest only loan, and the pay-
ment option ARM loan. Basical-
ly if you had a pulse and a Social
Security Number you could get
a mortgage loan of some kind.
But those days are over now.
So it may be a little harder to
get a mortgage loan today, but
be aware it is because there is a
reason to the banking madness.
It is certainly harder for unqual-
ified borrowers to get a loan. But
people who have their finances
in order should be able to find a
willing lender with no issues.
Mark “Coach” Soto can be reached at
(916) 532-3514, check his daily reports
on www.thehomeandloancoach.com
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Stepping back to the past in Angels Camp
A
ngels Camp, “City of
Angels”, has been well
known for the Calaveras
Jumping Frog Jubilee. Don’t
miss this experience on the
third weekend of every May.
Since 1928, the excitement
continues to mount. Besides
talented frogs, just imagine
how 4,000 gold miners strug-
gling for gold on claims in
Angels Camp in 1850, survived.
As reminders of their struggle
of wealth, many of the old tun-
nels and mines are still visible.
To make your trip memo-
rable, first stop off at the Calav-
eras County Visitor’s Center
and pick up brochures, espe-
cially the “Historic Walking and
Driving Tour Map” and other
information about the area. A
County Museum, in San
Andreas, open daily 10-4, is
also interesting.
Dining
Depending on what time you
arrive you might want to try the
delicious Italian food at Crus-
co’s Ristorante at 1240 S. Main
St. for excellent pasta or ham-
burgers or La Hacienda Restau-
rant on 51 N. Main St. and Gold
Frog Restaurant at 1262 S.
Main St.
Sights to see
Downtown has some great
antique shops, a theater, inter-
esting historical plaques and a
variety of stores to explore. Also
on your way into town, see the
red Historic Altaville School on
North Main Street. Built in
1857, it is one of the oldest in
California. Students were still
in attendance in 1950.
Not to miss is Angels Camp
Museum at 753 S. Main St. on
Highway 49. Three buildings
house historical objects and
surrounding areas are filled
with unbelievable Gold Rush
memorabilia dating back to
1849. It is a delightful gold
mine of information and mem-
orabilia for adults and children,
especially those who are learn-
ing about early California his-
tory.
36 MARCH • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Sheri
Hitchings
Daytripper
At the museum, watch their
Jumping Frog Jubilee CD and
then explore Mark Twain’s
effects. The other buildings are
brim full of all kinds of machin-
ery, cars and Gold Rush equip-
ment, The Indian artifacts, rock
and mineral specimens are
incredible. Another building
offers memorabilia from a doc-
tor’s office, barber shop, etc.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the
premises.
Mark Twain
By the way, Mark Twain’s
small cabin, where he lived in
1865, can be seen on Jackass
Hill. After overhearing a story
in a hotel bar, he later penned
the now famous, “The Cele-
brated Jumping Frog of Calav-
eras County.” For an especially PHOTOS BY SHERI HITCHINGS • SPECIAL TO THE GRANITE BAY VIEW
entertaining evening, try the A view of downtown Angels Camp, which is best known for the Calaveras Jumping Frog
Mark Twain Dinner Theatre in Jubilee on the third weekend of every May.
nearby Columbia State Historic
Park at the City Hotel. St. www.calaverasarts.org.
Enjoy nightlife with music
Explore www.sjconcertseries.org; try
Not to miss is the natural theater; Stage 3 Theatre
wonder of the giant sequoias in www.stage3.org and Sierra
the Calaveras Big Trees State Repertory Theatre www.sier-
Park. Open since 1850, it is an rarep.org and movies at Angels
amazing park of 6,000 acres to Theatre.
explore. Along with some of the Nearby Murphy’s exciting
largest and rarest living trees, Ironside Winery has dinner,
enjoy camping, hiking and concerts, wine tours and gold
bicycling. For more informa- panning.
tion: www.parks.ca.gov. and
camping www.GreatCamp- Lodging
ingSpots.com The Historic Murphy’s Hotel,
While exploring, don’t miss Queen of the Sierras, is a four-
trying one of the famous “big star 1856 hotel with restaurant
3” fascinating caverns: Mercer, and old-time saloon,
California and the Moaning, www.murphyshotel.com.
which has exciting zip lines. The Angels Camp Museum is a delightful gold mine of infor- If you’re bringing a trailer,
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California, the New Melones those who are learning about early California history. 444 S Main St. in Angels Camp
Lake, provides camping on the is ideal.
beach or renting a houseboat. Mokelumne Coast to Crest, Entertainment
For mountain climbing, dis- New Melones Lake and Calav- Theater is available at the Sheri Hitchings is a Granite Bay resident
cover Arnold Rim Trail, eras Big Trees State Park. Bret Harte Theatre at 323 Main and avid traveler.
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human-animal bond,
and Hero Awards are giv-
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calendar
THURSDAY,
MARCH 3
“The Miracle Worker” presented
by Woodcreek High School The-
atre shows at 7 p.m. Thursday, Fri-
days and Saturdays through
March 12 with a 2 p.m. show Sat-
urday, March 12, at Woodcreek
High School, 2551 Woodcreek
Oaks Blvd. in Roseville. Tickets are
$8 adults, $6 seniors and stu-
dents. (916) 771-6565 ext. 4228.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
Alina Kamilchu performs from 7-
9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711
Sierra College Boulevard No.1 in
Roseville.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
57th annual Oriental Food
Bazaar from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30
p.m. at Del Oro High School, 3301
Taylor Road in Loomis. Teriyaki
chicken, kushiyaki, chow mein,
sushi and desserts served. Presen-
tation of traditional Japanese tea
ceremony at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Free
admission, prices vary for meal.
www.loomisfumc.org.
Bart Vogal performs from 7-9
p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sier-
ra College Boulevard No.1 in
Roseville.
Live music at Club Retro with
Domination. Show starts at 6
p.m. at Club Retro, 1529 Eureka
Road in Roseville. $8 advance,
$10 at door. (916) 988-6606 ext.
3012.
The i80’s perform at 9 p.m. at The
Westhouse, 345 Atlantic St. in
Roseville. Free. (916) 783-4405.
MONDAY, MARCH 7
An Evening with Gloria Steinem
at 8 p.m. at Three Stages at Fol-
som Lake College, 10 College
Parkway in Folsom. Steinem
speaks on women’s social equali-
ty. Tickets $29-47, premium $55
and dinner with Ms. Steinem
38 MARCH • GRANITE BAY VIEW
Gaining a touch of understanding
Ridgeview Elementary School fifth-graders Patrick Lambey, left, Tara Zamiri and Chris
Gai attempt to push themselves around campus in wheelchairs to gain an understand-
ing of what it is like for someone actually has to use a wheelchair. A Touch Of Under-
standing will hold its AccessToCareFair March 19.
$100. www.threestages.net or
(916) 608-6888.
THURSDAY,
MARCH 10
Holocaust Survivor Lecture at
7:30 p.m. at Maidu Community
Center, 1550 Maidu Drive in
Roseville. Phillip Bialowitz will
speak on his experiences at the
Sobibór camp. $15 in advance,
$20 at the door.
SATURDAY,
MARCH 12
Granite Bay High School Band
Crab Feed from 6-10 p.m. at Faith
Center Lutheran Church, 6365
Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay.
Unlimited crab and pasta, raffle,
silent auction and Granite Bay
band performances. Nick Toma of
Good Day Sacramento will
emcee. Proceeds benefit the
Emerald Brigade band students.
$40. (916) 797-2249.
St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving
Event from noon to 4 p.m. at the
Westfield Galleria Mall, 1151 Gal-
leria Blvd. in Roseville. Help raise
money and shave your head in
honor of a child with cancer. Adri-
enne Bankert and Chris Riva will
host event. Proceeds benefit the
St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
www.stbaldricks.org/events/rosev
ille.
Live music at Club Retro with
Early States. Show starts at 7 p.m.
at Club Retro, 1529 Eureka Road
in Roseville. $8 advance, $10 at
door. (916) 988-6606 ext. 3012.
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 16
Author/Storyteller Cara Wilson-
Granat presentation at 3:30 p.m.
at Martha Riley Community
Library, 1501 Pleasant Grove
Blvd. in Roseville. Wilson focuses
on ways to create hope for the
new year. Free. (916) 738-3892.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 18
Girls Night Out Dance 4Play Par-
ty at 6:30 p.m. at the Studio,
4130 Douglas Blvd. No. 405 in
Granite Bay. Sexy fitness workout
for all shapes, ages and abilities.
Bring an appetizer and a drink.
Proceeds benefit the Chrohn’s
and Colitis Foundation of Ameri-
ca. $20 per person. (916) 258-
5425.
SATURDAY,
MARCH 19
Ruckin’ & Shuckin’ RugbyFest
party at 7 p.m. at The Blue Goose
Fruit Shed, 3550 Taylor Road in
Loomis. Oyster bar, ethnic cuisine,
beer, silent auction and more.
Tickets $40, adults only event.
(916) 672-8225 or info@sier-
rafoothillsrugby.com.
AccessToCare Fair from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. at Bayside Church, 8191
Sierra College Blvd. in Roseville.
Demonstrations and workshops
to promote understanding of
people with special needs. Event
hosted by A Touch of Understand-
ing. Free.
www.accesstocarefair.com.
Live music at Club Retro with
Swimming With Dolphins and
Abandon Kansas. Show starts at
8 p.m. at Club Retro, 1529 Eureka
Road in Roseville. $8 advance,
$10 at door. (916) 988-6606 ext.
3012.
SATURDAY,
MARCH 26
Relay for Life celebration from
10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Jericho
Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd.
No. 1 in Roseville. Live music,
vendors, silent auction, fundrais-
ing, speeches and more. Free.
(916) 771-5726.
Tricks of the Trade Explained
magic class from 9 a.m. to noon
at the Sierra College Community
Education building, 333 Sunrise
Ave. Ste 300 in Roseville. Lloyd
Shaffer will teach adults close up,
stage, and mental magic effects.
Pre-registration required. $73.
(916) 781-6280.
THURSDAY,
MARCH 31
“Annie” presented by Oakmont
High School’s Musical Theatre
runs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Fridays
and Saturdays March 31 through
April 9 with a 2 p.m. show Satur-
day, April 9, at Oakmont High
School, 1710 Cirby Way in
Roseville. Tickets $10. (916) 782-
3781 ext.2612.
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