MARCH 2015 B R AT I N E L 20 G CE Your Community News Source — Serving Northwest Roseville Since 1995 YEARS! IN THIS ISSUE From Your Placer County Supervisor ...5 Seniors Need to Know! ...........................6 Dry Creek School District ...................7 Surf & Turf ............................................8 Woodcreek Profiles ...........................9 Woodcreek Boys Basketball ..............10 Maintaining a Clear, Safe and Beautiful Roseville BY PAUL CAMILLERI, City of Roseville Senior Code Enforcement Inspector Maintaining a clean, safe and beautiful environment for all our citizens is the goal of the municipal, zoning and building codes adopted by the Roseville City Council. Our enforcement program works with residents, neighborhood associations, businesses and all our city departments to bring about voluntary compliance in a fair and unbiased manner. Most issues are remedied quickly without need for punitive measures. We rely on our citizens to help by notifying us of problems and concerns in the city, such as graffiti, unkept or dangerous buildings or property, and illegally dumped garbage. The most common types of complaints we receive are nuisance, zoning and building code violations. Broadly defined, a nuisance is something that is a potential cause of injury, offensive to the senses or obstructs free property. Private signs placed in the public right-of-way (like sidewalks, streets, easements, center medians or any other area owned by the city) are also a violation of city ordinances and can be removed by the city. Filing a report can be done by phone or on our website. You can call our 24 hour hotline at 774-5501. On our website (www.roseville. ca.us<http://www.roseville.ca.us>), choose the “Report” tab from the choices on the top of the page and then choose the situation that best suites your needs. For animal control questions and complaints, you can also call 774-5090. To report after hours noise complaints, call the Roseville Police Department’s non-emergency phone number, 774-5000. If you have questions about the city’s sign regulations, call 774-5276. California Capital Aquatics...............11 Annual Run Rocklin .......................13 WN Gardening Corner...................14 Classifieds .......................................14 And Much More . . . ECRWSS RESIDENT ROSEVILLE, CA 95747 Woodcreek News 5098 Foothills Blvd., #3-405 Roseville, CA 95747 PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ROSEVILLE, CA PERMIT NO. 70 Read the online at News et k e e r c d Woo creeknews.n wood Urinetown: The Musical Comes To Roseville! (yes, that’s really the title) The Roseville Theatre Arts Academy (RTAA) is proud to present Urinetown: The Musical as part of their continuing Master’s Series. Tickets are $13.00 at brownpapertickets.com or $15.00 at the door. Nothing is safe from the savage wit of Urinetown: The Musical -- not Capitalism, not greed, not even (gasp!) Broadway. When a water shortage leads to a ban on private toilets, a greedy company charges admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs ... until a hero decides he’s had enough. While its premise is already outrageous Caldwell B. Cladwell (Luke Donahue) will try to teach his daughand witty, Urinetown ups both the ter, Hope Cladwell (Julia Hixon) the secrets to running a major irreverence and comedy with a corporation. Will love blind her from seeing the truth? Find out score of Broadway song parodies at RTAA”s production of Urinetown: The Musical. Photo by Bill Mael every bit as sharp -- or sharper -than the original numbers. Inspired historic Roseville Theatre. by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, The Roseville Theatre Arts Academy is a this comedic romp takes on sacred cows and not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering cash cows alike, skewering everything from theatre arts within the Roseville community. corporations run amok to Les Misérables. Programs include children’s workshops each After earning a bevy of Tony nominations season, a “Masters’ Series” for more experienced during its Broadway run, Urinetown now comes actors, a Community Choir, and Academy to Sacramento in a production from Roseville classes in voice, dance and drama. The 2014Theatre Arts Academy. 2015 season is sponsored by Consolidated Urinetown: The Musical runs March 6th Communications Inc. and continues with the through March 21st, 2015 with performances Main Stage production of Lend me a Tenor, on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m and April 10th through April 25th, 2015. Sunday matinee’s at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15 For more information or to donate please at the door or $13 through brownpapertickets. visit www.rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com or com. The Roseville Theatre Arts Academy call 916-772-2777. is located at 241 Vernon St, Roseville in the woodcreeknews.net Roseville City Council appoints Bob Schmitt as New City Attorney At its February 4 meeting, the Ro s e v i l l e C i t y Council named Bob Schmitt as the new City Attorney effective February 21, 2015. Schmitt, who has served Bob Schmitt as Assistant City Attorney since 2007, will replace Brita Bayless, who is retiring after 13 years of city employment including more than 8 years as City Attorney. “We were impressed with Bob’s legal expertise, his integrity and high ethical standards,” said Roseville Mayor Carol Garcia. “He will continue to be an excellent mentor to our legal team.” As City Attorney, Schmitt is the chief legal officer of the City and will lead a team of attorneys responsible for the City’s legal issues related to a wide range of industries and topics, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and litigation. The City Attorney also reviews and analyzes the City’s position on legislation affecting the City. “We are in the midst of a very exciting time in Roseville. I’m looking forward to playing a larger role in the city’s future,” said Schmitt. “We have many challenges ahead of us, but I feel as though the City Council, the city and our legal team are well prepared to meet those challenges allowing Roseville to continue to prosper.” Schmitt began his legal career as a law clerk for the City of Roseville in 1997 while attending McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. At various times during his tenure with Roseville, he has been the principal legal advisor to the city’s electric and environmental utilities, and planning and economic development projects. The City Manager and the City Attorney are the only two staff positions directly hired by the City Council. (Note: The City Attorney acts as the chief legal counsel for the Roseville municipal government, not as a legal representative or adviser to private citizens, businesses or nonprofits.) 2 WOODCREEK NEWS • MARCH 2015 WOODCREEK NEWS • MARCH 2015 The Woodcreek News is a monthly publication, published by EGnews Inc. 5098 Foothills Blvd., #3 PMB 405 • Roseville, CA 95747 (916) 727-6383 • Fax: (916) 727-6373 • E-mail: [email protected] Ad rates are available on the Internet at http://www.egnews.com EDITORS Elizabeth “Liz” & Gregg Goldthorpe PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Emily Goldthorpe ADVERTISING Liz & Gregg Goldthorpe Gregg & Liz Goldthorpe CONTRIBUTORS Paul Camilleri, Jack Duran, Karla Gustafson, Brad Tooker, Dianne Carlisle, Jamie Rossito, Janet Vargas, George Porter. The Woodcreek News is Printed on Recycled Paper CIRCULATION CLASSIFIED ADS The Woodcreek News is delivered free directly to 9,500 homes in the Woodcreek community. 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EG Graphics, publishers of the Antelope News, Sun Senior News - Roseville, Sun Senior News - Lincoln Hills & Woodcreek News. 3 Many Safe Surrender Sites For Newborn Babies Located In Placer County Placer County has more than 30 approved locations where parents may surrender newborn babies without fear of arrest or prosecution for child abandonment. Approved sites include several hospitals and many fire stations located in both cities and unincorporated areas throughout the county. A list is available on the county Health and Human Services Department’s website at http://www.placer.ca.gov/departments/hhs/ children/help-support. In September, the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved adding 11 additional fire stations to the list of safe surrender locations throughout the county. The safe surrender sites were established in response to the California Safely Surrendered Baby Act of 2001, which seeks to protect newborn infants at risk of being abandoned at unsafe locations. The act also is sometimes referred to as the state’s Safe Haven Law. “The program has had a share of success, but the tragic and senseless infant deaths the law seeks to prevent still occur from time to time,” said Richard Knecht, M.S. Director of Placer County’s Children’s System of Care. “We want to remind everyone the program allows parents and legal guardians to safely surrender babies confidentially and without fear of prosecution within 72 hours of birth if the babies have not been abused or neglected. The program is a life-saver, and we want to make sure everyone knows it is available.” He noted that a parent or person with lawful custody has up to 14 days from the time of surrender to reclaim a baby. At the time of surrender, a bracelet is placed on the baby for identification purposes and a matching bracelet is provided to the parent or lawful guardian in case the baby is reclaimed. Parents and guardians who surrender babies are asked to complete a medical questionnaire that helps social service and medical workers determine how to best care for the babies, but participation is voluntary and can be declined. Information that might be used to identify a parent or guardian is removed to maintain the person’s confidentiality. The California Department of Social Services has toll-free hotline telephone numbers posted on its website at http://www. babysafe.ca.gov/ for people looking for safe surrender sites in other counties throughout California. On the website, the department provides statewide statistics, reporting that parents and guardians surrendered 57 newborn babies this year through Sept. 30 and surrendered 669 newborns from Jan. 1, 2001 through Sept. 30, 2014. Runway of Women’s History through Fashion AAUW Roseville South-Placer Branch is celebrating Women’s History Month with a unique presentation of the roles of women through the decades starting with the 1920’s fashions. This entertaining and educational event for all ages is sure to spark our fascination with the women’s lives who preceded us. Bring friends, neighbors, daughters and grand-daughters to this eye-opening affair! Runway of Women’s History through Fashion Beginning in the 1920s when women gained the right to vote! Date: Saturday March 28, 2015 Time: 2 - 4 PM Place: Granite Springs Church, 1170 East Joiner Parkway, Lincoln Open to the public Admission: $20 Admission fees will go to our branch philanthropies - local area scholarships AAUW Roseville South Placer Branch is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization For questions and/or additional information, call Barbara at 315-9036. Reservation and payment must be received by Tuesday, March 24th. 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LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.® Providing Insurance and Financial Services Our Therapist Are Califoria Certified and Have Advanced Skills in Geriatric Massage Therapy Senior special 1 hr full body massage $45.00 $39.99 4 WOODCREEK NEWS • MARCH 2015 WOODCREEK NEWS • MARCH 2015 From Your Placer County Supervisor University of Warwick Coming to Placer County BY JACK DURAN District 1 Supervisor Placer County received some This is a landmark initiative exciting news last week when the for our university, with the aim of University of Warwick announced establishing a Warwick campus in its plans to open a “world class one of the world’s most influential university” in the western area of regions. We can take our exceptional the county. This announcement is standards of teaching into a fresh Jack Duran the culmination of more than 12 context, attracting new high-quality, years of work. globally-focused students. We can facilitate Securing Warwick’s presence in Placer international collaboration and employment County has been a top priority as the school’s opportunities that benefit all our staff, students, planned site sits adjacent to the District 1 and alumni. boundary. Over the past three years, myself Through the foresight and vision of a and my fellow board members have met with group of dedicated people, the university will Warwick Staff and the University Development eventually be located on 600 donated acres. Trust, the area non-profit made up of local The site, which is on unincorporated county and regional business persons to encourage land north of Roseville, South of Lincoln and Warwick administrators and teaching staff west of Rocklin, will be part of a 1,200-acre to invest in Placer County, its resources and development. Warwick will initially begin with a people. Warwick, which has its home campus select number of postgraduate courses housed in Great Britain, is a prestigious international in interim accommodations. As the university University and its presence here has a two-fold grows, it will move to permanent facilities and benefit. First, it greatly improves the stature offer undergraduate courses across an array of the county as a place of higher learning. of subjects. The goal is to create a university Second, the state and now the world know that with a campus serving 6,000 students. Placer County is a great place to live, work, An institution such as the University of play and learn. Finally, our children and future Warwick does more than bring students and generations will be able to attend a university faculty to the area. The school strengthens in our own community. the area’s economy through its job-creating The university, in its European capacity. There are the jobs directly created announcement, stated that it is opening a through the employment of the faculty campus in our county, offers some innovative and staff. There are the ancillary jobs from goals for its local campus and some flattering researchers and visitors to the university, in perceptions: addition to the employment that supports the university, such as retail, lodging restaurants, supplies and services. Additionally, a university contributes culturally to the area where it’s located. With its British roots, Warwick, through its graduate and undergraduate courses, will educate an internationally focused student body. Universities also offer a panoply of programs, presentations, assistance to local communities in researching topics of interest and concern, and the use of the school’s facilities for extracurricular activities, meetings and performances. With William Jessup University already established, the University of Warwick on the way and a deal in the works to bring a satellite campus for Sacramento State University to the West Placer area, Placer County stands to have a trinity of higher education. I look forward to working with area elected officials, business interests, parents and students, in the years to come to see these educational opportunities become a reality in Placer County. As your First District Supervisor, I will continue to work diligently to better the lives, safety and economy of the citizens of Placer County and the region. As always, it is an honor and a privilege to serve you. I always welcome your feedback and can be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 916-787-8950. To read more about the University of Warwick, please click on this link: Warwick. American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Roseville Hundreds to Participate in American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Roseville on May 2, 2015 at Cooley Middle School. WHAT: Hundreds of cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and teams of walkers from schools, businesses, places of worship, and more will come together for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Roseville. WHEN: May 2, 2015, 9:00am for 24 hours The opening ceremony and celebratory cancer survivors lap will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, May 2nd. We will honor and remember members of our community who have battled cancer in a touching Luminaria Ceremony that evening at 9:00pm. The closing ceremony will be at 8:30am on Sun., May 3rd. WHERE: Cooley Middle School 9300 Prairie Woods Way, Roseville Relay For Life of Roseville is an annual community based, volunteer run 24-hour event that represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. During Relay, teams will camp out at Cooley Middle School and participants will take turns walking around the track. Relay is the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society and the proceeds go to support cancer research, cancer education and prevention efforts, and free information and services for people with cancer. For more information visit our website at www.relayforlife.org/rosevilleca or contact Kelly Ackenheil at [email protected]. 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The funds are then distributed to states, territories, the District of Columbia, Indian tribes and native Hawaiians on a formula basis which provides minimum funding levels to small population groups and sparsely populated states and proportional funding levels based on state elderly populations of the majority of the other states. Because of its large elderly population, as an example, California receives almost 10% of the money. And because of its high proportion of older people, Florida is next. Ten states receive 52% of the money. States receive federal grants based on the number of residents over the age of 60. The federal money is divided up proportionately among states and territories. Small population states and US territories under this formula might not get enough money to operate their programs, so the Administration on Aging provides a minimum funding floor for these aging units. Federal grants provide specific amounts of funding to the states for each of the seven service categories listed below. 1. Supportive Services 2. Congregate (community served) Meals 3. Home Delivered Meals 4. Preventive Health 5. National Family Caregiver’s Support Program 6. Elder Abuse Prevention 7. Ombudsman The state has some discretion to put money where it will target people in most need. Funding also depends on making sure that local area agencies are securing the federal matching requirements under the Older Americans Act. • Supportive services require a 15% match in money or in-kind services or assets. • The national family caregivers support program requires a 25% matching requirement. There are numerous and complicated rules for moving money around between categories, for administrative costs and in meeting matching requirements. Here are a few of these. • The state must use at least $150,000 but not more than 4% of supportive services money for outreach programs. • Not more than 85% of supportive services money can be used for a combination of supportive services, senior centers and nutrition programs. • State may transfer up to 40% of funds in the two meal programs between congregate meals and home delivered meals as it sees fit. Dispersement Funds: In California, the Department of Aging (CDA), www.aging.ca.gov is the starting point for dispersement of funds to the end users. The CDA administers not only the allocation of funds under the Older Americans Act but also the funds from the Older Californians Act and the Medi-Cal program. The CDA takes all the funding and allocates the monies among the 33 different Area Agencies on Aging which cover all of California. Management of Funds: The networks of the 33 California Agencies on Aging directly manage the array of federal and state-funded services. Placer County is serviced by Area 4 Agency on Aging http://www.a4aa. Area 4 Agency on Aging oversees seven counties of Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba which provides for the sharing of ideas and programs between counties. They advocate for local senior issues and funding. Provision of Services: The actual services within in each county are contracted and operated by local providers. Each service provider is examined and regulated by the Agencies on Aging with community representatives and county board supervisors. In Placer County, our representative on Area 4 Agency on Aging, also serve on the county Older Adults Advisory Commission http://www.placer. ca.gov/departments. Every county offers an array of different services. In Placer County, services are offered by: Caregiver Respite Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center 916-728-9333 Caregiver Support & Respite Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center 916-728-9333 Health Insurance Counseling HICAP - Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program 916-376-8915 Health Promotion •Placer Independent Resources Services (PIRS) 530-885-6100 •Home Health Care Management, Inc. 530-343-0727 Information & Assistance Seniors First, Inc. 530-889-9500 http://www.seniorsfirst.org Seniors First, Inc. publishes a comprehensive resource guide of services that are available in the county. Any services funded by the Older Americans Act are available to all seniors regardless of income. They are the main information and referral service for all residents of Placer County. In-Home Assistance ResCare HomeCare 916-484-7701 Job Readiness Program A4AA Mature Edge Job Readiness Program 916-486-1876 Kinship Care Services Legal Services of Northern California 530-823-7560 Legal Services Legal Services of Northern California 530-823-7560 Nutrition - Congregate & Home Delivered Meals • Meals on Wheels by ACC 916-444-9533 • Seniors First, Inc. 530- 889-9500 • Sierra Senior Services 530-550-7600 Ombudsman Services Ombudsman Services of Northern California 916-376-8910 Personal Care ResCare HomeCare 916- 484-7701 Residential Repairs / Modifications Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) 530-885-6100 Transportation Services • Seniors First, Inc. 530-889-9500 • Tahoe Transportation District 775-589-5500 The views expressed here are those of Karla Gustafson and do not necessarily represent those of the Commission or individual members. 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At the end of January, DCJESD schools joined thousands of schools Mr. across the country in The Great Kindness Challenge 2015, a weeklong bullying prevention initiative that fosters a culture of kindness, unity, and respect. Students and staff accepted the challenge to prove that “kindness is strength and bullying is weak,” by devoting themselves to performing as many acts of kindness as possible. District- wide, participants recorded more than 107,050 acts of kindness in just four days. The week was filled with activities promoting kindness, friendship, gratitude, and other positive characteristics. Students attended inspiring antibullying assemblies, dressed up for spirit days, created kindness-themed artwork, and logged their acts of kindness throughout the week. By demonstrating that kindness matters, and happiness leads to positive Tooker academic outcomes, our District and each of our schools are now “Kindness Certified” by the global nonprofit, Kids for Peace. Earlier this year Silverado Middle School celebrated its re-designation as a California School to Watch – Taking Center Stage School, continuing its 12-year streak of recognition for exemplary performance. School’s to Watch – Taking Center Stage recognizes high At Barrett Ranch Elementary School, students filled paper hearts with acts of kindness they would perform. The hearts were attached to the Kindness banner displayed throughout the week-long Great Kindness Challenge. y Traditional worship service y Choir y Bible studies y Fellowship groups Sunday Morning Worship y 10:00 AM (916) 771– 4447 y www.pgcc.ws ESTATE PLANNING LAW OFFICE OF JAMES S. HALL (916) 772-2522 Offering our clients experienced professional services with convenient access to their attorney. AARP LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDER • Living Trusts • Wills • Powers of Attorney • Health Care Directive • Document Review & Updates • Probate 1380 Lead Hill Blvd., Suite 106 • Roseville, CA 95661 Phone: (916) 772-2522 • Email: [email protected] Website: www.JSH-legal.com Member: California State Bar, Placer County Bar Association, AARP Legal Network Attorney performing middle schools that demonstrate academic excellence, responsiveness to the needs and interests of middle school students, social equity, and organizational support. As model schools, Schools to Watch host visitors from around the state and world who are looking for practices to emulate. Silverado is one of only 59 California Schools, and 400 across the nation, to earn the School’s to Watch designation. Only Silverado and two other schools have earned this recognition Silverado Middle School students teamed up to advocate for kindness during The Great Kindness Challenge 2015. The students created original, kindness-centered artwork, and dedicated themselves to performing acts of kindness all through the week. continuously for the past 12 years. Coming in March, we look forward to the district-wide 5th-grade Math Bowl hosted by Creekview Ranch School. Teams of fifthgraders, selected by each school to represent them in the competition, have been practicing for more than a month to show off their math skills at the event. All fifth-graders in the district will gather at Creekview Ranch School on March 9th to cheer on their school’s four- 7 person team. In the Antelope community, DCJESD schools invite you to celebrate community and explore cultural diversity at the DCJESD Antelope World Fair on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 6-8 PM at Antelope Meadows Elementary. This year, our three Antelope elementary schools have joined forces to transform the event from an Olive Grove Elementary tradition into a community-wide extravaganza. The fair promises to be even bigger and better this year, showcasing 24 cultural heritages through historical artifacts and authentic dress, ethnic food samples, and performances of traditional dances and unique musical exhibitions. The fair is sponsored by our English Language Advisory Committees (ELAC) and highlights the cultural heritage of students at Olive Grove, Barrett Ranch and Antelope Meadows elementary schools. Community members are invited to join DCJESD’s Antelope schools in this celebration. 2015-16 New Student Registration Now Open Registration for new DCJESD Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through eighth grade students is now open for the 2015-16 school year. Details of the enrollment and registration processes, including dates and locations for application pick-up and return, are listed on the district website at www.drycreek. k12.ca.us; click “Parent’s” on the top menu, and select “Student Registration”. 8 WOODCREEK NEWS • MARCH 2015 TH Surf & Turf SATURDAY, MARCH 14 6:30 – 10:30 PM JONES HALL – PLACER COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS $40 PER PERSON DINNER RAFFLE SILENT MUSIC PRIZES AUCTION NO HOST BAR TRI-TIP, CRAB, CHICKEN, PASTA, SALAD AND BREAD ELEGENT DESSERT AUCTION ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT WOODCREEK HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL FOR TICKETS – PRE-SALES ONLY: PAYPAL IS AVAILABLE AT: OR CONTACT HEATHER HIRATA AT: PRESENTED BY THE WOODCREEK HS DUGOUT CLUB SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE WOODCREEK NEWS • MARCH 2015 — WOODCREEK PROFILES — Getting to know you... Meet the Cain Family BY DIANNE CARLISLE Becoming “empty nesters”--with both of their children grown up and out of the house— hasn’t slowed David and Trina Cain down at all. If anything, the two are even busier now than they were when their kids were living at home. Both Northern California natives, David and Trina have always lived in the Sacramento area. Trina lived in Carmichael until she was 12, and then her family moved to Rocklin. She graduated from Del Oro High School. David graduated from Roseville High School. Married 26 years, with their 27th anniversary coming up in May, David and Trina first met when they both worked on the production line at NEC Electronics in 1985. David was a technician working on the manufacturing of microchips, and Trina operated the machinery. Trina continued working at NEC, eventually logging in 28 years at the company. David worked at NEC for 14 years, and then found employment at KeySight Technologies, formerly Agilent Test and Measurement, which was a spin-off of Hewlett-Packard’s test and measurement division. When Trina was laid off from NEC in 2012, she had to find something else--and that something else was becoming a pre-school teacher. “I had always wanted to be a teacher,” said Trina. She became a licensed pre-school teacher, which involved taking classes through Placer County Education, getting their home certified, and being mentored. Trina now runs a morning pre-school/daycare 5 days a week out of their home. She has a 3-year-old class on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a 4-year-old class on The Cain Family: Brandon, Trina, David, Taylor and her husband Derek and baby Hyde. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. “I love it,” Trina said. “It brings laughter back into the home.” In the afternoons, she also works at Cover to Cover Bookstore. David also has a second job, working part-time as a Campus Supervisor at Coyote Ridge Elementary School. “I started this year and get to work out on the field with the kids playing soccer and other field games during recesses,” said David. The Cain family has lived in the Woodcreek area since 1989, and both of the children, Taylor and Brandon, went to local schools and were involved in local sports. Taylor graduated from Woodcreek High School in 2009. She started playing softball when she was five years old, playing in the Roseville Girls Softball leagues. She ended her playing career on the varsity team at WHS. Her primary position was 3rd base, but she also pitched when she was younger. “She didn’t pitch in high school, though,” said Trina. “She didn’t want that pressure.” Taylor is now married and lives in Pennsylvania. She and her husband of three W.ROSEVILLE REAL ESTATE UPDATE In what was already an odd year for sales where August was slow and November busy, we saw on a National level, home sales in December rose above the number of November sales by over 14.%. Sales were also 3.9% above those of last December. Although home sales were lower in 2014 than 2013, three of the last four months have experienced sales higher than the same month last year. As rates have headed WRITTEN BY lower buyer activity has GEORGE BROWN continued to grow. [email protected] W.Roseville Averages Fourth Quarter 2014 $415,000 $410,000 $413,919 $405,000 $400,000 $395,000 $396,031 $390,000 $385,000 Listing Price Selling Price Average Selling Price Per Sq. Ft. / $195 years, Derek, met after he returned from a church mission to Brazil. They both attended BYU-Idaho and graduated in April 2014, Taylor with a degree in Communications and Derek with a degree in Healthcare Administration. After graduation, they moved to Pennsylvania so that Derek could attend graduate school. He is currently enrolled in a Master’s Program for Healthcare Administration at Penn State. Taylor and Derek recently had their first child, a baby boy, in November 2014. Brandon graduated from WHS in 2011. He is very athletic and loves anything to do with sports. Brandon began playing baseball at age 4 with Roseville Little League, and he continued playing all the way through high school. He also earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. After returning from a church mission to the Colombia Cali mission in August of 2014, Brandon continued his education at BYU-Provo. He is majoring in Recreation Management. The Cain family has also been actively involved with Cultural Homestay Institute (CHI), an educational organization created to promote international understanding and goodwill through people-to-people exchanges— basically a foreign exchange student program-for many years. They have had students stay with them from as little as 3 weeks up to a year and a half. “We totally love these programs,” said Trina. “It’s a great opportunity to learn about other countries and cultures while the kids are learning about ours.” Almost all of the students they have hosted have been from Japan, but one was from Colombia, South America. He lived with them in 2009-2010. “So when Brandon went on his mission, the first area he served in, Cali, Colombia, was where our foreign exchange student lived,” said Trina. “They were able to see each other,” said David. “We still keep in contact with him; it really has been wonderful.” A favorite pastime for the Cain family is tent camping, and one of David and Trina’s preferred places to go is Sugar Pine Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. But their favorite 9 vacation destination is the ocean and Dillon Beach. They go there several times a year, staying in a family beach house with extended family. In addition to camping and relaxing at the beach, the Cains like to attend sporting events--they are huge baseball fans! Several years ago, they traveled to the East Coast and had the opportunity to visit Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “When we go on major trips, we like to hit a sporting event, but also like to balance that out with something spiritual,” said Trina. “We visit a temple or another religious place. Recently, we were able to visit Palmyra, New York and see some of the historical sites that are important in our church.” David and Trina are looking forward to their kids eventually moving closer to home and having the chance to introduce their grandchildren to camping and baseball, as well as other family interests. In the meantime, with lots of friends, work responsibilities, and taking care of their 12-year-old black Labrador, it’s doubtful that anyone will find David and Trina moping around the house. “In a sense we are busier, but we need to stay busy, because the alternative is to just sit at home and have a ‘pity party,’” said Trina. “And we don’t want to do that.” Do you know a neighbor who should be recognized? Well, just let us know. Send your names or suggestions to the Woodcreek News at [email protected] Or call us at 727-6383. Please patronize our advertisers, and let them know you saw their ad in the Woodcreek News! St. John’s Episcopal Church 2351 Pleasant Grove Blvd. Roseville welcomes YOU “to come experience the love of JESUS CHRIST” SUNDAY SERVICES 8 a.m. Traditional Eucharist 9:30 a.m. ADULT EDUCATION 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship praise music/ Sunday school /youth group The Reverend Cliff Haggenjos, Rector twww.stjohnsroseville.org 10 WOODCREEK NEWS • MARCH 2015 Woodcreek Boys Basketball on Fire! BY JAMIE ROSSITTO This season Woodcreek High School boy’s basketball team is outstanding. Their record is currently 22-4; they are 8-1 in the league, and are tied for 1st place with Folsom High. The team’s two top scorers are, senior guard Noah Blackwell averaging 18.5 points per game, and freshman power forward Jordan Brown averaging 23 points per game. Noah Blackwell is the first 4-year starter in the Woodcreek Boys Program, and has signed to play with Long Beach State next fall. Freshman Jordan Brown is currently leading the league in scoring and rebounds. While these two may be the team’s top scorers, veteran Coach Paul Hayes, who has been the basketball coach at Woodcreek for 12 Noah Blackwell years now, attributes his team’s great record to “ a true team effort in reaching our success”. Coach Paul Hayes brings 23 years of coaching experience to the Woodcreek Boys Program, and has coached at Woodcreek from 1997-2004 and 2010-current. Coach Hayes says his goal is to get the players to play hard and give their best effort every night. Looking at their record, it seems that the boys have accomplished success and brought pride to their school. Coach Hayes says he believes the boys have achieved their success for this season through hard work, positive attitudes, and the teamwork of the players. We wish Coach Hayes and the team luck and will continue to follow their progress for the rest of their season. I encourage you to come out to support your local school and these great athletes, in their upcoming games. For game information please see Woodcreek Highschool’s website. Jordan Brown AARP – Free Tax Returns AARP volunteers will prepare and electronically file Federal and State income tax returns for low-to-middle income seniors at the SCR Lodge Computer Room and at SAFE Credit Union on Blue Oaks Blvd. now through April 15. There is no charge for these services that are sponsored by the IRS and AARP. Volunteers are tested annually by IRS and are trained for most returns, except those for real estate rentals and complex small business. To make an appointment for any Roseville site, call Maidu Senior Center, 774-5960, beginning in early January. Roseville Genealogical Society Roseville Genealogical Society will meet at Maidu Senior Center, 1550 Maidu Drive Roseville. Meeting 1-3 pm. Ernie McPherson & Jim Rader RGS members will talk on March 10, 2015. They will be talking on “Member’s Interest Survey and Round Table”. Everyone welcome. Loomis Quilt and Fiber Guild’s Upcoming Quilt Show 2015 Quilt Show: April 18 & 19, 2015 from 10am to 4pm. Blue Goose Event Center at 3550 Taylor Road, Loomis. Admission $7; children 12 and under admitted free. For more information contact: Guild President, Phyllis Smith at 916-791-¬3569 or [email protected] Roseville Toyota & Scion Service & s t r Pa pen Dept. O eek aW 7 Days www.RosevilleToyota.com — Fleet Department Retail Program — Let us show you the quick and easy no hassle way of buying your next vehicle!! Call Our Fleet Managers.... you Get pric r flee t i pho ng by ne! No Hassle Pricing Top Dollar Paid For Trade-ins Deal Directly With Fleet Managers Buy Directly From Fleet Managers at Fleet Prices Choose from the Largest Inventory of New & Certified Vehicles in Northern California! 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The Summer Pre-Team Swim Program has two objectives: to develop technique in the four competitive strokes, and to introduce swimmers to the CCA program and USA Swimming. For additional information about the Summer Pre-Team Program, please see our website at www.ccaswimming.org or call Coach Summer Treadwell at (916) 316-3373. CCA has been busy training to earn personal best times, and Junior Olympic, Far Westerns, Sectional, Junior National, and National qualifying times. Their hard work paid off with some great swims at recent Age Group meets, Sectionals, Junior Nationals and Senior meets. A contingent of 44 swimmers, three coaches and four chaperones recently travelled to Federal Way, Washington for the 39th Annual Washington Open. It was four days of fast paced trials and finals. Our swimmers were amazing! They achieved 92 top 24 places, 180 best times, 55 heat winners, 18 Far Western qualifying times, 4 Sectional cuts, and brought home the second place trophy with 898 points. 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Not only is the program designed to allow these volunteer students an opportunity to perform and perfect their dance skills, it also gives special exposure to the arts with travel and performance opportunities. The program is also earns the participants their community service credits to graduate from high school. Leadership skills, confidence building and a strong sense of community are very apparent in these young, dedicated Student Teachers as they grow within the Student Teacher Program. The program was developed 19 years ago to give dance students a positive and worthy The Dance Gallery 2 Student Teachers had a chance to meet the stars of “Madame Houdini” after the show. goal, other than a trophy from a competition. However, it’s not just fun and games. The Student Teachers must continuously train in different dance genres to qualify for a position, and they must be nominated into the group by a current Student Teacher. The DG2 brings in specialty choreographers to offer workshops and classes for anyone interested in promoting themselves in dance, not just the Student Teachers. Workshops and classes with Contemporary choreographer Xavier Garcia, popular Zumba instructor Michael Agraan, as well as partner dancing with Steven Hayes, will be available to anyone interested in dance and fitness in the upcoming weeks. For further information on dates, times and costs, please contact the Dance Gallery 2 at 916-771-0775 or info@ dancegallery2.com. 13 Annual Run Rocklin — April 12 Half-marathon course features rolling hills, challenging terrain The 12th annual Run Rocklin will be held Sunday, April 12 at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin. Last year a half-marathon (13.1 miles) was added and helped the annual charity event have a record-number 3,123 participants. The event has benefited the Matt Redding Foundation and Rocklin’s local schools since 2006. Run Rocklin raised $29,000 in 2014. Unlike other half-marathons in the Sacramento region, Run Rocklin offers more rolling hills and challenging terrain. The race starts and ends at Johnson Springview Park, 5480 5th St. The half-marathon is limited to the first 600 people who register. Since 2003, Run Rocklin has provided a top-notch running event for Rocklin and the surrounding communities. Run Rocklin includes: Free Kids Fun Runs, Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk and 12K Run/Walk. A year ago, Run Rocklin had more than 70 teams register. Creating a team is easy and fun, and requires six or more people. For details, please visit www.RunRocklin.com and go to the “Create A Team” page. As a special bonus, your team name will be printed on the back of the event T-shirt for each team member. Run Rocklin has become a significant community event that has attracted teams of runners from throughout the Sacramento region. “Teams have been a significant part of Run Rocklin for several years and this year our goal is to have 100 teams. Teams are groups of 6 or more people who want to run or walk any of the distances with their friends and family,” Race Director Larry Osborne said. “They are not competitive teams, but just a fun way to share and enjoy the Run Rocklin experience.” Awards will be given to the top-three finishers in each age group for the 5K, 12K and half-marathon events. Awards and prize money will also be given to the top-three male and female overall finishers in all three races. Prize money will be awarded to the top-three largest school teams. Every half-marathon finisher receives a “Run the Rock” medal and all other finishers get a ribbon. Matt Redding Scholarship Foundation The race helps raise money for local schools and for the locally-run, nonprofit Matt Redding Scholarship Foundation. Run Rocklin raised $23,000 last year and has now given $103,000 in memory of Matt Redding, the fallen Rocklin Police Officer. A popular Rocklin Police Officer, Matt Redding tragically died while on duty October 2005 when he was struck and killed by a vehicle that was driven by an intoxicated driver. “Matt loved this community and would be so honored that people are running year after year in a race that supports a scholarship foundation in his name,” said John Redding, Matt’s father. To register, visit www.RunRocklin.com. For more information about the race or to become a sponsor or volunteer, e-mail Larry Osborne at [email protected] or call 916-415-9991. Once Again The Sacramento Business Journal’s Recent Book of Lists has honored Coldwell Banker Sun Ridge as one of the Top 10 Selling Offices in the Four County Area (Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo). If you want to Buy or Sell your home Stop by your Neighborhood Real Estate Office Today ! 916-408-4444 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Lic. # 01441035 Each office is independently owned and operated Visit our Website at www.CBSunRidge.com for current listings 14 WOODCREEK NEWS • MARCH 2015 WN Gardening Corner — My Favorite Plants Juan H. 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Lic#570920 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Roseville CA Stake 211 Estates Dr. • Roseville, CA 95878 Sunday Meetings at the Roseville Chapel: 1240 Junction Blvd. • Roseville For more information, please call: Scott Etherington at 916-780-8745 http://www.lds.org Ǧͤͤ͝ ZZZZRRGFUHHNZSFFRP 6HHXVRQ)DFHERRN :RRGFUHHN:DWHU3ROR&OXE ize n o r t a p Please isers, and ert v d a ou r y w ou o n mk e h t he t t le n i d ir a e h t s! w w e sa N k ree c d o o W As you might suspect, I get a lot of questions from people about what plant or plants I would use in different – usually difficult – situations. Our climate, here, is hostile to plants when you remember that summer temperatures climb into the 110-degree range, fierce winds are no stranger, and winter frosts play havoc with some of our favorite plants. In addition, our soil in most locations is very hard which creates a challenge for all plants that require good drainage. Despite these realities, my favorite plants, below, generally look good all year; those that bloom are good at it; and even if they require some maintenance – are clearly worth it. Every Rose you can think of requires maintenance, but all of them from the Carpet Roses to the Hybrid Teas are worth the effort here. Favorite Ground Covers: Ajuga. Ideal in heavy soils where drainage is slow because they LOVE water. Emerald Carpet Manzanita. Prefers dry conditions but needs occasional water when young. Miniature Ice Plant. Also drought tolerant but needs blankets on cold winter nights. Creeping Junipers. ‘Wiltoni’ is a nice blue one and ‘Prince of Wales’ is a good green one. Needle Nose Ivy. Easier to control than the larger ivy plants that I don’t recommend. Candytuft. We use this ground cover on both sides of the walkway leading to our house. Favorite Small Shrubs: Peter Pan (Dwarf) Agapanthus. This one blooms in summer when most plants are exhausted. California Poppy. This guy is a master at throwing its seeds everywhere. So, beware of this! Radicans (Dwarf) Gardenia. These are pretty hardy once established and always look good. Creeping Rosemary. Lots of winter blue blossoms that bees adore. Almost care free. Nandina. Our two favorites in this family are ‘Fire Power’ and ‘Gulf Stream’. Forget the others. Euonymus Fortunei. “Emerald Gaiety’ is green & white. ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’ is green & yellow. Favorite Larger Shrubs: Camellia. I’ve never known a plant with so many options when it comes to blossoms! Escallonia Fredesi. Blooms are understated but this is one of the best foundation plants. Rhaphiolepis – Indian Hawthorn. Enjoy a sea of pink blossoms each Spring. Sun Azalea. The large flowers are a joy in Spring and are often prolific. Pyracantha. Beautiful Spring white flowers and bright red berries in Winter. Wow! Golden Euonymus. This handsome shrub in sun produces lots of yellow foliage. Oleander. This ‘freeway plant’ is easy to maintain. The white ‘Sister Agnes’ is the largest. Black Stem Pittosporum. This handsome plant gets very large – makes a great screen. Favorite Small Trees: Improved Meyer Lemon. Prolific perennial that tolerates most frost and yields great fruit! Japanese Maple. High Hand Nursery in Loomis is a display arboretum for these trees. Crape Myrtle. This is really a shrub that is shaped to be a tree. Lots of color choices. Dogwood. This beautiful tree can be grown here, not just in Georgia. It’s worth it, too! Arbutus Marina. This evergreen provides year around interest - plus a red trunk. Chinese Pistache. Compound leaves and beautiful fall foliage are key features here. Gingko Biloba. This tree has the best yellow fall color. It can eventually get very tall. Favorite Larger Trees: We’ve had Redwoods – 12 of them in fact – and all are now removed! We enjoyed an October Glory Red Maple which is now gone, also. We removed these large trees because they were too thirsty – stealing water from the plants around them. They, and many others, like the Oaks, are fine plants – but they need room and they need water and they come with certain hazards such as blowing over in a storm. So, my list of Favorite Larger Trees is ‘empty’. Do yourself a favor and avoid them unless your property is very large. George Porter directed the landscaping and landscape maintenance work for over 20-years at the Northgate Property Owners Association in Walnut Creek, CA before moving to Sun City Roseville (SCR) in 1999. At SCR, he has worked with various staff specialists to provide the landscape designs and upgrades to the Common Areas as well as a number of Golf Course locations. At his SCR home, he grows almost all of the plants used in his designs. His home and garden have been featured on a number of local home/garden tours. Writing for Fun and Profit Bud Gardner, area resident and co-author of Chicken Soup for the Writers Soul, part of the New York Times best-selling series, is offering a workshop, “Writing for Fun and Profit,” on Saturday, March 7th at Sierra College in Rocklin from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A successful writing coach who has inspired his students to earn more than ten million dollars by selling their writing, Gardner stated, “If you’ve ever wanted to get into print and earn money with your writing, this seminar is for you.” Students will learn to: see writing as a process, make money writing short articles, sell poetry for five dollars per word, create humorous fillers that sell, write and sell the Chicken Soup for the Soul story, write an effective query letter, make multiple sales from one idea, use the ten clear writing tips and much more. The cost for the workshop is $59. There is a $20 materials fee at the class. Preregistration is required. Contact the Sierra College Community Education office at 916781-6280 or go online at www.sccommed.org. The class will be held at the Rocklin main campus, Rm. C-5. WOODCREEK NEWS • MARCH 2015 15 WOODCREEK NEWS C L A S S I F I E D S SERVICES PIANO LESSONS! Experienced teacher. Learn at your own pace. Daytime and after school openings. Call Theresa 916-662-2130, or email: [email protected]. ••• HANDYMAN SERVICES: Fully l i c e n s e d a n d i n s u r e d General Contractor providing maintenance, repairs and upgrades including kitchen and bathroom remodeling. License #590616. Call Greg 916-879-1995. ••• HENRY’S LAWN SERVICE: Mow, edge, weeding, trimming. Call for a free estimate 831-320-7018. ••• ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR EVENT! Magician and Master Balloon Artist. Pro since 1991. www.sirlantz. com, [email protected]. 916-472-2864. ••• TURN YOUR UNWANTED items into cash! I’ll sell them on ebay for you. Antiques, collectibles and more. I can also buy your items. 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Call 530-273-8490. ••• REGISTER NOW for the 2015-2016 school year at Miss Trina’s Preschool. An in home learning environment. License #313617472. [email protected]. ••• CHILD CARE ASSISTANT NEEDED at Roseville United Methodist Church Sundays 8:45am-11:45am. Must have paid experience working with infants and toddlers and able to pass background check. Email resume/references to [email protected]. ••• FOR SALE: 2 GOOD TIRES, 225/60R 16, very little wear, $45 each/BO. Call 916-773-8318. ••• FOR SALE: SONY TV 44’’. Good condition, floor model or counter, $125 or offer. Call 916-771-8139. ••• “TOYS FOR TOTS BRIGADE”. Musters at Thunder Valley Casino. First Monday 1000 hours. Join us and show your support. Gunner Joe at yahoo.com. We will buy your first breakfast. ••• AARP – FREE TAX RETURNS: AARP volunteers will prepare and electronically file Federal and State income tax returns for low-to-middle income seniors at the SCR Lodge Computer Room and at SAFE Credit Union on Blue Oaks Blvd. from now through April 15. There is no charge for these services that are sponsored by the IRS and AARP. Volunteers are tested annually by IRS and are trained for most returns, except those for real estate rentals and complex small business. To make an appointment for any Roseville site, call Maidu Senior Center, 774-5960. ••• MOMS Club of Roseville-West supports stay-at-home moms with friendship and family-friendly activites. Contact Tovah: [email protected] ••• MOMS Club of Roseville North Please visit our website for more information at www.northrosevillemom.com ••• THE ROSEVILLE CHAPTER NO 9 Of The Widowed Persons Association hosts a general information and meeting the second Friday of each month at Woodcreek Country Club off Hwy 65 between Blue Oaks Blvd and Pleasant Grove Blvd. 5880 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd in Roseville. Information: 916 990-9751. ••• ROSEVILLE EMBLEM CLUB BREAKFAST 1st Sunday of the Month 8:30am-11:30am. $6 Includes Juice and Coffee. 3000 Brady Lane Roseville. ••• CLASSIFIED ADS **F R E E A D S — INCLUDE: •Yard Sales in the Woodcreek Area Only! • Baby, Wedding, or Death Announcements • Notices of meetings or events by local non-profit groups. • Lost and found items/pets • Thank you’s, Memorials. • First 15 words FREE, additional words 50¢ each ANNOUNCEMENTS • Wanted/For Sale (No Real Estate!) • Help Wanted, Childcare Wanted or Work Wanted • First 15 words $5, additional words 50¢ each-must be prepaid. PLACING A CLASSIFIED AD: Write your ad on the form provided and mail to: Woodcreek News 5098 Foothills Blvd., #3 PMB 405 Roseville, CA 95747 Classified ads are not taken over the phone. Submit by mail only. Ads must be received by the 15th of the month to appear in the following issue. WE DO NOT ACCEPT illegible ads, incomplete forms, and ads not accompanied by payment. Please make checks or money orders to Woodcreek News. EGnews Inc./WOODCREEK NEWS reserves the right to refuse any ads they deem unsuitable. ERRORS can be compensated only if the negligence is ours, and we are notified within the first week of the insertion, and insofar as the error, in our judgement, materially affects the content and advertising value of the ad. Compensation will be in the form of additional advertising space or credit, and will not exceed the value of the ad. Your canceled check is your receipt. Woodcreek News has a distribution of 9,500 copies, which go directly to residents and businesses in the Woodcreek area the first week of each month. ROSEVILLE ELKS BINGO! 3000 Brady Lane, Roseville. First Tuesday of the month! Spaghetti dinner starting at 5:30 pm, $8. Stay for BINGO starting at 7pm. Open to the public. All cash prizes! All proceeds benefit our Veterans. For more info: 916-783-4515. ••• ANSWERTHECALLTOHELPFIGHT CANCER. Help by donating gently used furniture, clothing and household items. Volunteersareneededtopickupanddeliver your donations to the American Cancer Society’s Discover Shop in Roseville. Call 771-5267 for more info. ••• THE CAMELLIA SOCIETY OF SACRAMENTO’S 91ST ANNUAL SHOW will be held Saturday, March 7th and Sunday, March 8th 2015 at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515”J”Street. Doors to the exhibit hall will open Saturday, March 7th at 6:30am for registration and entry of competitive camellia blooms and or floral arrangements, and will close at 10am. For information regarding floral arrangements, please contact Ms. Frankie Raymond 916-995-2550. Entries are open to everyone. ••• VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Kitten fostering, admin, medical assist, blood draws, cleaners, socializers. Kitten Central of Placer County 916-645-2217 or [email protected] ••• KITTEN CENTRAL a local non-profit for abandoned/sick kittens is accepting gently used items for our annual Yard Sale in May. Appliances, furniture, household etc. Call Rebecca at 916-6527229 or email [email protected] ••• YARD SALE – HUGE 50+ Tables. Fri, Sat & Sun., May 1-3 at Kitten Central of Placer County 5130 Fruitvale Rd, Newcastle, CA 95658. Fri/Sat 7-7, Sun 8-3 Accepting E-waste those 3 days also! ••• BUSINESS ADS • Anything of a commercial nature, including childcare/real estate. • 15 words for $20. Additional words 50¢ each. $45 for three months, same ad. Classified ads must be received by the 15th of the month. WOODCREEK NEWS CLASSIFIED FORM Ad: _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Not a business ad— $5 Any business ad 1-month $20 • Any business ad 3-months $45 ( Service ) ( Child Care ) ( Wanted ) ( Lost / Found / For Sale ) ( Announcement) Additional words (over 15) ________________ x 50¢ = $____________________ Number of months ad is to run: ____________ Total enclosed: _______________ Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ City: _________ Zip: _____________ Daytime Phone: _____________________ 16 WOODCREEK NEWS • MARCH 2015 SOLD WEST ROSEVILLE’S REAL ESTATE OFFICE For Sale Don’t Trust Computer Generated Home Value Estimates Call us for an Expert Home Price Evaluation 771-4177 George Brown TEAM THOMPSON+BROWN Thompson + Brown Real Estate Serving West Roseville Since 1991 STOP BY OR CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE HOMES OR FOR THE MARKET VALUE OF YOUR HOME 771-4177 1848 Shropshire Street 1740 Fontenay Way 7225 Acorn Glen Loop 3(4) Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2152 Square Feet Located in a desirable neighborhood in Roseville this home is in great condition. The backyard is a tropical paradise, with pool and screened gazebo. RV access, great location. 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2268 Square Feet Well maintained Crocker Ranch home has bedroom and full bath downstairs. Large Master, open loft bonus room upstairs, cherry cabinets, granite counter tops...list goes on! 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1334 Square Feet A move-in ready Rosetree with some very nice upgrades. There is a newer A/C and heater, 2 bay windows, berber carpets, 3 fans and oak cabinets. The yard is low maintenance. $419,000 $422,500 $320,000 1339 Muscat Circle 5009 Dreamgarden Loop 618 Hovey Way 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1558 Square Feet Move in ready home with separate living and family rooms located in a quiet neighborhood within a short walk to elementary school, park and shopping. Very well maintained home. $272,500 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2493 Square Feet 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1618 Square Feet Beautiful 4/5 bedroom with 3 car garage. Sun City Roseville Calaveras model in a great Granite counters with island. Pool, built in location featuring a heated and cooled sun island with BBQ, refrigerator and putting green room. Recent HVAC, water heater, gas cook top in back. ALL major upgrades have been done and double oven. Finished garage with cabinets. here! Truly a must see. Move in ready. Low maintenance yard. $378,000 $372,500 FREE SERVICES OFFERED Need to make a few copies? Send a fax? Have a house key made? Stop by during business hours and we will be happy to assist! Key making service available Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm. 8008 Walerga Rd. #300, Antelope, CA Call us today to answer any real estate questions you may have. CALL (916) 771-4177 OR VISIT www.thompson-brown.com
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