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DECEMBER 2014
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Your Community News Source — Serving Northwest Roseville Since 1995
YEARS!
IN THIS ISSUE
From the Editors .......................................3
From Your Placer County Supervisor ...4
Emblem Club’s Break With Santa .........5
Dry Creek School District ...................6
WHS “Let’s Dance”.............................7
Dance Gallery 2 ....................................8
California Capital Aquatics.................9
Woodcreek Profiles .........................11
WHS Cross Country ......................12
WHS Cycling Team ........................13
WN Gardening Corner...................14
Classifieds .......................................15
And Much More . . .
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Think Holiday Safety
BY ROB BAQUERA, Roseville Public Safety
Outreach Coordinator
It is the holiday season and time to
think… safety. The Roseville Police and
Fire Departments have some tips to keep
you, your family and your presents safe
and sound.
While you’re out shopping —
• Carry small amounts of cash, and
only credit cards and gift cards you actually
plan to use.
• Park in busy, well-lit, well-traveled
areas of parking lots.
• ALWAYS take your purse or wallet
with you--never leave them in your vehicle.
Stash your shopping bags in your trunk or
out of sight in the cargo area, BEFORE
driving to your next destination.
• If you carry a purse, keep it securely
closed and wear it close to your body.
• Men should carry their wallet in a
front pant pocket, rather than the back
pocket or a jacket.
• Be aware of your surroundings at
all times.
• Have your keys ready when you
approach your vehicle.
• If possible, walk to the parking lot
with other people.
• Ask store security to walk you to
your car if it is late and you are carrying a
lot of bags.
• If you see someone loitering near
your car or who is acting suspicious, walk
away and call 911.
While at home —
• Keep a close eye on young children in
the kitchen lessen the chances of a cooking
mishap.
• While cooking, do not wear clothing
with loose sleeves or dangling jewelry.
• Never leave cooking unattended.
• Holiday decorations with candles
should never be left burning when you are
away or asleep.
• Before choosing a tree, make sure
it is fresh.
• Cut 2-3” off the trunk of the tree
when you get home and place the tree base
immediately in water.
• Place Christmas trees away from
fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources.
• Turn off Christmas tree lights before
leaving home or going to bed.
• Do not overload electrical outlets
• Dispose of the tree as soon as needles
begin to fall off easily
Following these and other common
sense safety measures will help ensure your
holidays are happy, merry and safe.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
Comes To Life At RTAA!
at 241 Vernon St,
The Roseville
Roseville in the
Theatre Arts
historic Roseville
Academy (RTAA)
Theatre.
is proud to present
The Roseville
A Charlie Brown
Theatre Arts
Christmas as part
Academy is a not-forof their continuing
profit organization
Treehouse Players
dedicated to
Series. Tickets
fostering theatre arts
are $8.00 at
within the Roseville
brownpapertickets.
community.
com or $10.00 at the
Come enjoy this stage adaptation of the wonderful
Programs include
door.
TV classic. Perfect fun for the holiday season!
c h i l d r e n ’ s
The classic
w o r k s h o p s
animated television
each season, a
special; A Charlie
“Masters’ Series”
Brown Christmas
for more experienced
comes to life in this faithful
actors, a Community Choir,
stage adaptation where Charlie
and Academy classes in
Brown, Snoopy and the other
voice, dance and drama.
Peanuts grapple with the real
The 2014-2015 Season is
meaning of Christmas. Music
sponsored by Consolidated
samples provided courtesy
Snoopy (Corydon Melgoza) is Communications Inc. and
of Fantasy Records and Lee
playing tug-o-war with Linus’ continues with the Treehouse
Mendelson Film Productions.
(Michael MacLennan)
Players production of Fairytale
A Charlie Brown Christmas
precious blanket!
Survivor, January 17th through
runs December 6th through
February 7th, 2015.
December 20th, 2014 with
Photo credit to Bill Mael
For more information
performances on Saturdays at
or to donate please visit www.
11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the
rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com or call 916door or $8 through brownpapertickets.com.
772-2777.
The Roseville Theatre Arts Academy is located
Roseville Police Department Receives Grant for
Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention
The Roseville Police Department has
been awarded a $70,000 grant from the
California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for
a year-long program of special enforcements
and public awareness efforts to prevent trafficrelated deaths and injuries. The Roseville
Police Department will use the funding as
part of the city’s ongoing commitment to keep
our roadways safe and improve the quality of
life through both enforcement and education.
Roseville Police Chief Daniel Hahn said,
“Traffic safety is one of the most common
concerns I hear from residents. We’re grateful
for OTS’s help keeping our roadways safer.”
After falling dramatically between 2006
and 2010, the number of persons killed and
injured in California traffic collisions saw
slight increases in 2011 and 2012. Particularly
worrisome are recent increases in pedestrian
and motorcycle fatalities, and the dangers of
distracting technologies. This grant funding
will provide opportunities to combat these and
other devastating problems such as drunk and
drugged driving and speeding.
“California’s roadways are still among
the safest in the nation,” said OTS Director
Rhonda Craft. “But to meet future mobility,
safety and sustainability objectives, we must
create safer roadways for all users. The
Roseville Police Department will be using
these and other resources to reach the vision we
all share--Toward zero deaths, every 1 counts.”
Activities that the grant will fund include:
• DUI saturation patrols
• Distracted driving enforcement
• Bicycle and pedestrian safety
enforcement
• Seat belt and child safety seat
enforcement
• Enforcement of speeding and other
violations that cause most injury collisions
• Warrant service operations targeting
multiple DUI offenders
• Specialized DUI and drugged driving
training such as Standardized Field Sobriety
Testing (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired
Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and Drug
Recognition Evaluated (DRE)
Funding for this program is from
the California Office of Traffic Safety
through the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
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From Your Placer County Supervisor
In Honor Of Those That Protect And Serve Us
BY JACK DURAN
make sure we, as civilians, are safe.
On most days they will come home
to their families and friends, but
The tragic events that took
on this day these two men did not
place on Friday, October 24, ripped
make it home. Their end of watch
a giant wound in our region. Placer
came far too soon. Two women
County Sheriff’s Detective Michael
became widows on that terrible
David Davis, Jr., and Sacramento
Jack Duran
day and six children will now grow
County Sheriff’s Deputy Danny
up without their fathers.
Oliver were killed in the line of duty on
I am shocked from the stark and sad
that day. Not only will the family members
reality of these events. I commend the men
of these two brave men grieve for a very
and women of law enforcement for their
long time, but the law enforcement family
bravery. Deputies and officers never know
will be grieving from the loss of two of their
if their shift will be routine or if they will
own, and the community as a whole will stay
confront the face of pure evil. But regardless
shocked and saddened by these senseless
of what they may face, they go about their
acts of violence.
duties with professionalism, integrity and
The memorial services for these two
bravery. We rest easier because these brave
men were spectacular. The outpouring of
men and women are on watch when the
support from law enforcement not only from
criminal element in our society tries to take
the region, but from around the country, and
something from us or do us harm.
from the thousands who lined the procession
The wheels of justice are already turning
routes, could not help but bring tears to the
for two people charged in the killings of a
eyes of those who watched.
deputy and a detective. I have faith that
The analyses of how these two shootings
the proceedings will end properly and that
happened will be as complex as they are
justice will be served. But regardless of
thorough. We may learn more details of
whether these two people are convicted and
what happened that day in Sacramento
sentenced under the guidelines of the law,
and Auburn. And while that may satisfy
it seems an uneven trade: the lives of two
our curiosity, it will never replace the loss
dedicated men can never be replaced by the
to our community of these two brave men.
disposition of the two who are accused of
Every day, men and women of law
committing these acts.
enforcement put their lives on the line to
As the son and brother to law
District 1 Supervisor
enforcement officers in California, Nevada
and Washington, my heart and prayers go out
to the families who have suffered a horrific
loss. May the wives of these two brave men
find solace in knowing their husbands gave
the ultimate sacrifice to make our world
a better place. And may the children find
comfort in knowing their fathers were true
heroes.
This holiday season, please find a
moment to reflect on what the men and
women of law enforcement and our
military do on a daily basis. Ask for their
protection from the evil that will take from
us the brightest, the bravest and the most
dedicated.
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 jduran@
placer.ca.gov or by phone at 916-787-8950.
Roseville Customers
Reduce Water Use
City of Roseville customers continue to
reduce water use citywide. In October, the
city saw a 21.3 percent decrease compared
to this time last year. Overall, since January,
customers have reduced water use by 18.4
percent.
With a 20 percent reduction goal by the
end of the year, here are some things that
customers can continue to do to save even
more water.
Change your sprinkler schedule. As
the weather cools down, lawns and plants
don’t need as much water ... and when it’s
raining, they don’t need to be watered at all.
Change your sprinkler timer now, and then
remember to turn if off when it is raining.
Another option is to invest in a weatherbased sprinkler timer and never worry about
your sprinkler schedule.
Look inside for efficiency. Consider the
follow water-saving activities:
- Install high-efficiency appliances such
as toilets, showerheads, faucets, dishwashers
and clothes washer
- Limit showers to five minutes or less
- Check plumbing and appliances for
leaks and fix them within 48 hours
- Run the clothes washer and dishwasher
only when full
- Turn off water when brushing teeth
or shaving
Know your water use. We’ve got a neat
website where you can track your household
water consumption. This is a good gauge
to see how much water you are using, how
you stack up against homes similar to yours,
and get recommendations on how to save.
Sign up today.
Roseville Emblem Club’s
Breakfast With Santa
Utility Exploration Center
Looking for Volunteers!
Roseville Emblem Club #407 will conduct
its eighth annual “Breakfast with Santa” on
Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 8:30 a.m.
until 11:30 a.m. at the Roseville Elks Lodge,
3000 Brady Lane, Roseville. All proceeds of
the event will benefit charities in the Placer
County area and the Roseville Emblem Club’s
scholarship program for graduating seniors in
the Roseville High School District.
Attendees who want to help Santa are
encouraged to bring an unwrapped children’s
toy for the Roseville Elks’ Holiday Toy Drive.
Santa and his Elf will be at breakfast
to talk to the children, activity toy bags for
children under -10. Parents and grandparents
are encouraged to bring their cameras for
photo opportunities. Personalized letters from
Santa will also be available. Breakfast includes
pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and
beverage. Adults $8; children $6; for more
information, please contact Cindy McKim at
916-771-4910.
By volunteering for the Utility Exploration
Center you can help spread the word! Our
volunteer program and its valued members
are a part of a team to assist staff members in
various utility conservation efforts. Our Tech
Team is the core that keeps our center running.
Within our Tech Team (volunteers) there
are two different volunteer opportunities
available, interpretive docents and customer
service volunteers.
Interpretive Docents
Interpretive docents lead exhibit hall tours
and curriculum-based classes offered to local
school children (1st – 6th grade).
Duties -Lead educational tours of the
Utility Exploration Center and curriculumbased; attend interpretive training and
continuing education classes; assist staff with
updating and evaluating school programming.
Customer Service
Customer Service volunteers are our
integral front desk assistance when staff and/
or docents are amidst teaching our school tours
and curriculum-based classes.
Duties –Staff the front counter of the
Utility Exploration Center; answer any and
all public questions with the center’s mission
in mind; answer phones; small interpretive/
administrative projects provided by staff; staff
outreach and special event booths; promote
the Utility Exploration Center’s message to a
variety of audiences.
Fill out the online application today!
www.roseville.ca.us/explore
Any questions, call Melissa Kinsey,
Interpretive Specialist & Volunteer
Coordinator: 916-746-1553.
Holiday Shopping At Maidu
25th Annual Holiday Craft Fair &
Book Sale December 6th
Holiday cooking, crafting and storybooks
will be featured at the 25th Annual Maidu
Holiday Craft Fair on December 6th. The
Friends of the Roseville Public Library will have
these items for sale in the Maidu Library. These
holiday-themed materials are collected all year
long from community donations. Gently used
Table Top books will also be offered along
with general fiction and non-fiction. The sale
prices are $.25 for children’s books; $1 for
paperbacks and most media and $2-$10 for
hardbound fiction and non-fiction. Tabletop
books are priced from $2-$10.
The sale is scheduled from 9:00 amthrough 3:00 pm and features over 100 crafters
located both in the Maidu Community Center
and the Maidu Library, 1530 Maidu Drive.
The Friends will also present tabletop
books for sale at each of their Bookstores
located in the Riley, Downtown and Maidu
libraries the month of December. Money
from the used books sales and bookstores
are earmarked for library programs and
materials. Information and questions: www.
rosevillefriendsofthelibrary.org or 916-7461212.
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performance, fraternity, personal growth,
and shared musical experiences of the
highest caliber. Members come from all over
Northern California to have fun and create
great music. Their high-energy performances
are memorable for both their vocal and visual
impact.
Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. at 6414 Brace
Road, close to the 80 Freeway. Tickets may
be purchased at the door for $15. To reserve,
call the church at 652-0469.
This is a repeat performance for Voices
of California, who delighted audiences at
the same venue in 2013. They bring to life
very animated and energetic style music that
includes classic quartet songs as well as other
musical genres. They compete each year in
contests throughout the US and Canada.
Voices Of California
A seasonal concert will be presented by
voices of California on Saturday, December
6 at First United Methodist Church, Loomis.
The group is a world-class male performing
ensemble that create harmony through
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Dry Creek School District Update
BY BRAD TOOKER, Superintendent
By the end of December the
school year will be nearly half over
for Dry Creek Joint Elementary
School District (DCJESD) students.
Parent-teacher conferences in
October signaled the end of the
first trimester and progress reports
for the second trimester will be sent
home on December 19th. There
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has been much to celebrate so far.
Great progress has been made
toward preparing students for success in
meeting the new state content standards.
These new standards require shifts in student
learning and in instruction.
In English
language arts, students are being challenged to
read more non-fiction, learn about the world
through their reading, expand their vocabulary,
and identify and use “evidence” from the texts
they read. In mathematics, the new
standards aim to delve deeper into
mathematical concepts, increase
speed and problem solving skills,
and focus on real-world application
of math skills.
In every DCJESD classroom
teachers and staff are helping students
adjust to the higher expectations and
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prepare for their future. To assist
with the transition, the District’s
Educational Services Department is also
providing parents with tools for understanding
the standards and their impact on students.
The “California K-8 Content Standards
Parent Information” section of our website
includes guides, handbooks, and helpful links
for parents interested in supporting their
children’s learning. Parents can familiarize
Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District
Open Enrollment 2015-2016
Plans are already underway for the 2015-16 school year, beginning with the Open
Enrollment period for Intra-District transfers from January 12th – February 27th.
Intra-District transfer Open Enrollment offers students who reside permanently
within the DCJESD boundaries the opportunity to apply for enrollment at a school
other than their school of residency. Intra-District transfers are granted based on
space availability at the requested school.
Applications for Intra-District transfers are available each school office, the
District Office, and on the Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District website
in the Parent Resources – Inter/Intradistrict Transfer Request section. For more
information please visit our district website at www.drycreek.k12.ca.us.
themselves with the academic standards by
clicking the “K-8 Grade Level Standards” link
and also view “K-5 Educational Milestones”
video presentations of what essential reading,
writing and math skills look like at each
grade level. To access these resources and
more content standard information, visit the
DCJESD website at www.drycreek.k12.ca.us .
While the implementation of the new state
standards is an important focus this school year,
DCJESD approaches such shifts by integrating
them with our commitment to provide a
top notch education for our students, with
unparalleled access to technology, instructional
programs, extra-curricular opportunities,
and activities that promote positive socialemotional development in a safe environment.
To enhance excellence in education within the
district, high-quality programs at each school
are tailored to meet the unique needs of the
school’s students and community. To find out
which programs are available at your child’s
school, please check the DCJESD mobile app
which can be downloaded from our website or
from your mobile device’s app store, consult the
school’s website and/or newsletter, or contact
the school office.
The month of December also brings
many holiday-centered activities and student
performances at DCJESD schools. Details
of each school’s events are listed on school
website calendars and the district’s mobile
app. Please join us in supporting your students
at these school-sponsored community events,
and in wishing all of our DCJESD families and
neighbors a joyful holiday season.
Reminder: All DCJESD schools will
observe winter break from December 22nd
– January 2nd, with students and school staff
returning on January 5th.
Loving Families
Needed!
Have you been wondering how you
can vonlunteer in your community, but you
have limited time? Host a Foreign Exchange
Student! This is a great way to serve the
world community and promote cultural
understanding. The United States needs
strong international public diplomacy.
Students from all over the world need
host families for the 2015-2016 school year.
• Students are ages 15-18 and attend local
high schools for a semester or full academic
year.
• Host Families provide shelter, basic
food and loving support. The students have
their own spending money for all other
expenses and they carry medical & dental
insurances.
• Ongoing local support is provided, as
an academic coordinator will serve as a liaison
between the family, the student and the school.
For more information, please contact
Academic Coordinator Valerie Boughner @
916-807-0431 or visit our website, Cultural
Homestay International at www.chinet.org
*Cultural Homestay International is a
Non-Profit Educational Exchange Program
that was founded in 1980. We carry a FULL
listing with the Council on Standards for
International Educational Travel (CSIET) and
we’re approved by the State Attorney General’s
office for participation in California schools.
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Roseville Annual Christmas Tree Pick Up By
Roseville’s Boy Scouts of America
Roseville Boy Scouts will once again
be picking up Christmas trees. The scouts
will pick up trees Saturday, Dec. 27, Sunday,
Dec. 28, Saturday, Jan. 3 and Sunday, Jan.
4. Place your tree at the curb by 9 a.m. on
the morning you want your tree picked up.
Place a donation envelope on your door or
porch (do not attach to tree). Tax-deductible
donations cover Boy Scout summer camp
costs. Cash or check accepted. Make
checks payable to Boy Scouts of America.
We appreciate your donations to the Boy
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Cub Scout Pack 252 is looking for New Scouts!
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Presents “Let’s Dance”
“Let’s Dance — Holiday Spectacular”
December 4, 5 and 6, 2014 with 7pm
performances each night, and a 2pm matinee
on the 6th. Ticket prices are presale: $8 for
evening shows and $7 for the matinee.
Let Woodcreek’s Performing Arts
Dance Department get you into the holiday
spirit! With 125 high school dancers, we
will kick you into high gear with songs
like “Run, Run Rudolph”, “Step into
Christmas”, “Holly Jolly Christmas”, and
“Little Drummer Boy”. We will have tap,
contemporary, jazz, ballet, hip hop; dancing
Santas, dancing Elves, and dancing reindeer!
And for the 12th running — the WHS Timber
Rockettes will be kicking up their heels in
true holiday tradition. There is something for
everybody, and kids of all ages will love it!
Tickets are now available at Woodcreek
High School at the Finance Window or
online at www.woodcreekghigh.com, click
on Webstore, then Event Tickets.
Show will be performed at Woodcreek
High School located at 2551 Woodcreek
Oaks Blvd., Roseville on the main stage.
For more information, you can contact
Director Lydia Ajay at [email protected].
Woodcreek
Water Polo Club —
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the 2014/2015 Season!
The Roseville Woodcreek Water Polo
Club (WWPC) is excited to announce the
hiring of Selene Rego as the club’s new head
coach. Selene played for the Venezuelan
National Team and has coached national 18
& under boys and girls teams in Germany
and Spain. Adding Selene to the program,
as a highly successful player and coach at the
international water polo level will elevate
the WWPC to one of the premier water
polo clubs in Northern California.
Registration for the Winter Session
is now open at woodcreekwp.com and
practices start in early December. The club
invites you to experience a free session
working with a very high caliber coach.
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The Dance Gallery 2 and U.S. Marines Team Up for Toys for Tots
YouTube Celebrity Dominic “D-Trix” Sandoval to host Annual Holiday Review
The Dance Gallery 2’s annual
HOLIDAY REVIEW reflects the warmth
of community that the holidays bring. The
DG2 dancers will grace audience members
with their exciting stage performance, which
includes a wide variety of dance genres
presented by dancers ages 3 – 63. Another
highlight of the evening will feature the
award-winning DG2 Parade Dancers,
pictured above, who will be representing
The Dance Gallery 2 in a parade down Main
Street U.S.A. in the Disneyland Theme Park
December 12, 2014.
The Dance Gallery 2 HOLIDAY
REVIEW event is sponsored by the DG2
Parents Association and the Sutter Memorial
Hospital Child Life Program. Proceeds
from ticket sales benefit this deserving
organization. The Child Life Program
is known for its dedication to providing
comfort, compassion and understanding
to seriously and terminally ill children and
their families. The Dance Gallery 2 has
shared this relationship with Child Life for
over 22 years and is very proud to be part
of this event’s “spirit of giving” during the
holiday season.
Families get so busy this time of the year.
Attending the DG2 HOLIDAY REVIEW
is a great way to slow down and enjoy an
entertaining performance, while benefiting
the Child Life Program and even helping out
Dominic “D-Trix” Sandoval
the United States Marines with their Toys
for Tots Foundation. As in years past, the
Marines will be on hand at the performances
to collect toys for their national toy drive.
Please support our United States Marines
by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the
DG2 HOLIDAY REVIEW. The Dance
Gallery 2 Parents Association is sponsoring
a FREE raffle drawing, giving away fun
gifts and merchandise such as hotel stays,
show tickets and golf packages during the
evening’s merriment! Five raffle tickets will
be awarded and entered into the drawing
for each donated toy collected at the door!
This is definitely a holiday event that
shouldn’t be missed! The performances
are on Wednesday, December 10th, at
6 pm and 7:30 pm at the Mesa Verde
Performing Arts Center located at 7600
Lauppe Lane in Citrus Heights. Tickets
are $11 and will be available at the door.
For more information, please call The
Dance Gallery 2, 916-771-0775.
The exciting evening will be hosted by
popular Youtube star Dominic “D-Trix”
Sandoval of “The Dominic Show.” D-Trix
is a former DG2 dancer and teacher prior
to his “So You Think You Can Dance” and
“America’s Best Dance Crew” days. He
says he’s happy to come back to his home
studio to be part of the Holiday Review
again this year. D-Trix will also be teaching
a dance workshop at the Brand New Dance
Gallery 2 Studios on Saturday December
20th. The workshop is also a fundraising
effort to assist the DG2 Student Teachers
Volunteer Program. The workshop is open
to all Sacramento dancers at a cost of $25.
Everybody welcome!
Pastor Chuck Wysong is the founding
pastor of Life Community Church
(formerly Bayside West). He loves to
teach God’s word in a relevant and
practical way. He is a motivational
speaker, former NFL Chaplain and
currently one of the Chaplains of the
Sacramento Kings. He and his wife,
Gale, have four awesome children and
have lived in Roseville for 9 years.
California Capital Aquatics
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swim with University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Congratulations and well done!
The short course season is at the halfway
point. Our swimmers are gearing up for
several local meets, as well as out of state
meets. In early December, CCA will be
sending three swimmers to the 2014 Speedo
Winter Junior National Championships in
Federal Way, WA. The following week,
Coach Walker will take three swimmers
to Southern California for the Speedo
Champions Series CA/NV December
2014 Sectionals Meet. The swimmers have
diligently trained and competed to earn
qualifying times for these meets. Good luck
and swim fast!
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raising money for an on-site Training Center
that will be used by all swimmers. For more
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swim team, trains year
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leadership of Head
Coach Debbie Walker.
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Placer Community Foundation Awards $250,000 in
Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Grants
Placer Community Foundation (PCF)
proudly announces that it has awarded five
grants of $50,000 each to local nonprofits
that provide services to at-risk youth and
their families. This funding will allow the
organizations to provide varied mental health
services, including; court advocates for foster
children, mentors for fathers of at-risk children,
counseling for birth families recently reunited
with their children, intervention for those at
risk of mental illness in the Placer Native
community, and intervention for teens exposed
to, and at risk for, drug abuse.
“Nine out of ten people who have
experienced addiction began use in their
teen years,” said Ariel King-Lovett, Deputy
Director of Community Recovery Resources,
one of the five grantees. “With this support we
have the opportunity to change the lives of
teens, and in doing so help them build a safer
and healthier future.”
This funding was made available through
a partnership with the County of Placer
Department of Health and Human Services
and the Mental Health Services Act.
“I’m excited that we’re partnering with
the county to fund these projects and provide
services to people in our community who need
it most,” said Veronica Blake, CEO of Placer
Community Foundation.
“We partner with Placer Community
Foundation because we know that it really
takes everyone working together to improve
the lives of those in need,” said Maureen
Bauman, Director of Placer County Mental
Health Adult System of Care Services.
Grantees include:
Child Advocates of Placer County for their
CASA Expansion Project which will expand the
Court Appointed Special Advocate program to
serve 650 unduplicated foster children.
Community Recovery Resources will
offer the Full Circle Student and Family
Support Program for Western Placer County
youth ages 12-18 who are at greater risk of
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developing a mental health disorder due to
identified substance misuse or dependence,
and their families.
KidsFirst for Supporting Fathers consists
of an intervention group, a mentorship program,
therapy and case management services to
address the mental health, emotional, and
behavioral challenges experienced by fathers.
Lilliput Children’s Services Home to Stay
will provide counseling and support services by
building on the strengths of birth parents and
kinship caregivers. Intensive in-home support
will be offered to birth families during and
following reunification, and kinship families.
Sierra Native Alliance Native Community
Early-Onset Therapeutic Services project will
provide outreach, peer support and mental
health assessment, referral and counseling
services for 120 members of the Placer Native
community at risk for mental health disorders.
About Placer Community Foundation —
Placer Community Foundation (PCF)
grows local giving to strengthen our community
by connecting donors who care with causes that
matter. Known for sound financial management
and knowledge of the nonprofit sector, the
Community Foundation continually monitors
the region to better understand the nature of
local needs, so that it can invest in areas such as
arts and culture, education, health and human
services, and the environment. The Community
Foundation provides regular trainings and
technical assistance for the many local nonprofits
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— WOODCREEK PROFILES —
Getting to know you...
The Dixon Family
BY DIANNE CARLISLE
Melissa and Seth Dixon
first met at Vintage High School
in Napa, California. Both were
in honors math classes and
found each other competing for
the top grades in their shared
classes.
“We started letter-writing
in class, long, 8-10 page letters,
and our friendship grew from
there,” said Melissa.
“We lost touch a bit after
graduation, and then one day,
I stumbled upon his number
while going through some old
things. We reconnected, and
were friends again for years.”
After Melissa’s first
marriage ended, she and Seth
started dating. The rest--as she likes to say--“is
history!” Married in 2007, their blended family
includes twelve-year-old Anthony, ten-yearold Samantha, and Claire, age five.
Melissa currently works as the chief
operations officer and account manager at
an association management company that she
helped found in 2006. Seth is a doctor of organic
chemistry, and worked in the hematology and
oncology lab of the UC Davis Medical Center
until their daughter Claire was born in 2009.
It was then that he decided to become a stayat-home dad.
“Being a stay-at-home dad is a lot of
work, and hard work at that. I think Seth
would almost welcome the distraction of an
out-of-the-house job!” Melissa exclaimed.
“It’s been really great for the kids, though,
and my husband will always put the kids’ best
interests first.”
One of this family of five’s interests
is performing live theater. Melissa knows
the confidence that comes with performing
onstage. In high school, she was involved in
choir and also took part in one play but, for
the most part, she had abandoned singing and
acting since she had moved to Sacramento
for college in 1995. But that changed when
Melissa’s daughter was six years old.
“When I saw my six-year-old practically
wilting in public, I sought out something that
The Dixon family at Disney’s Aulani in Hawaii,
joined by Melissa’s aunt and uncle.
would help,” said Melissa. “It worked, too.
With just her first workshop, I watched her go
from hiding behind my leg to running around
onstage, unfettered, within a matter of weeks.”
That “something” was a Little Ones
workshop at Civic Theatre West (founded in
1987 as Magic Circle Theatre).
“The summer Sammy turned six, we put
her into the workshop. I loved the program-it gave both of my kids a boost in selfconfidence and self-esteem, as well as a sense
of responsibility,” said Melissa. “Everyone
had lines, songs and choreography.”
When Civic Theatre West closed its doors
in 2010, Melissa was disappointed because she
thought that her kids would end up missing out
on any more theater experiences. But then she
received word that the Roseville Theatre Arts
Academy (RTAA) was forming. RTAA is an
award-winning children’s theatre in Roseville
that strives to get local children involved in
live theater and musical theater productions.
Since joining the RTAA, Anthony has
been in three youth workshops at RTAA,
Sammy has been in four youth workshops and
Claire has been in three Little Ones workshops.
Some of the workshops include “Alice in
Wonderland” (Claire), “Saga of Sweet Hannah
Sue,” “Nobody’s Perfek” (Claire, Samantha),
and “Dragon the Line” (Anthony, Samantha).
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Shortly after RTAA formed, musical
director Jennifer Vaughn sent out a notice that
she was creating a community choir.
“I almost didn’t go because I hadn’t done
any singing for years; also, I travel a lot for
work and wasn’t sure about leaving my kids
voluntarily one night a week,” said Melissa.
But with Seth’s
encouragement, Melissa took
the plunge.
“I’m so glad he encouraged
me! I found at RTAA a family
of warm-hearted parents and
thespians alike, along with a
long-lost love of performing,”
she said.
Since then, Melissa has
been in several productions:
“ O l i v e r ! ” a t Ro c k l i n
Community Theatre, alongside
Anthony, “Fiddler on the
Roof” at RTAA, and “A Visit
from Scarface” at Chautauqua
where she played Hollywood
starlet Dovie Love. She played
Cordelia in a production of
“King Lear” last summer at The
Alternative Arts Collective.
Currently, she is playing the part
of Kaa, the snake, in “The Jungle Book” at Big
Idea Theatre. Melissa continues to perform
in RTAA’s Show Choir, which puts on a free
concert every summer for the community.
“I refer to it as my weekly stress relief,”
Melissa said with a smile.
Melissa hasn’t limited herself to
performance opportunities and has always
been willing to step in where needed. When
the RTAA first formed, she helped with
communications, taking care of weekly emails
for about a year and learning html so she could
keep their website up to date.
The RTAA is truly a family affair.
While Melissa and the kids all have taken
part in production performances, Seth has
done tech—lighting and sound--for a couple
of the shows, including “If The Shoe Fits,”
with Melissa playing the part of Cinderella.
With a love for performing and support from
both Melissa and Seth, the entire family will
continue making their mark on Roseville’s
local theater scene.
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.
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Woodcreek Oaks
Neighborhood
Association
Holiday Party
The Woodcreek Oaks Neighborhood
Association (WONA) is hosting our
Monthly Neighborhood Meeting and
Holiday Party on Monday, December 1st,
from 7:00PM to 8:30PM. It will be held at
Silverado Middle School, 2525 Country Club
Dr., Classroom SR-3. This month we are
celebrating our Woodcreek Neighborhood.
We’ll have desserts, drinks, and a raffle. Join
us for a fun year-end bash and bring any
ideas you would like to share for next year!
We’d love to see you there!
Congratulations to our Halloween
contest winner, Heidi Bacon. And guess
what! You have another chance to win $50.
We are having a Christmas Home Decor
contest for Woodcreek Oaks Neighborhood
residents. Just take a photo of your front yard
holiday decorations and post them to our
Facebook.com/WoodcreekOaksNeighbors
page. The one with the most LIKES by
December 25th at midnight wins!
Please note that the January meeting
will be held on Monday, January 5th, 2015.
We meet the first Monday of each month,
excluding holidays.
The Association is a non-profit
organization, affiliated with Roseville
Coalition Of Neighborhood Associations
(RCONA). The function of the association
is in part to share information, provide
resources, and build community.
If you are interested in being a member,
or on the Board, with the Association, please
contact us at [email protected].
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boys and girls teams
were both able to make
impressive appearances
during both league and
post season meets.
Overall, the girls
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WHS Cross Country Team - photo by Tim Durel - taken at
behind state-ranked teams
Bella Vista, Davis, and
Section Championships.
St. Francis, a significant
accomplish in the 48 team
League team”.
deep Sac-Joaquin Subsection Meet. The
“This girls’ team was the best team we
Varsity Boys finished 5th at Sections, moving
have had in the history of Woodcreek, and
up four spots from their Subsection results.
the majority of the team will be back next year
Individually, athletes continued to
to improve on this year’s accomplishments,”
set personal records. Angela DiPentino
Gebray continued. “The majority of the boys’
qualified for the state meet after placing
team is also returning next year, and we will
second at Sections with a time of 18:25.
be a contender for league championship and
She won eight meets during the season,
state berth. The coaching staff is very proud
including both the League Championship
of this team and their accomplishment. We
and Subsections, with times of 18:10 and
would like to thank all of our seniors and
10:01, respectively.
especially those who dedicating four years
“Angela has broken multiple school
to the team. Also, we would like to thank
records during the season,” explained Coach
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that have made this year a success.”
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WHS Cycling Team Begins Pursuit of
NorCal and State Championships
Photos by team photographer Jerry Rolin.
(Mackenzie’s brother), who took 2nd place at
last year’s varsity state championships. He is
joined by fellow varsity riders junior Connor
Jinguji (last year’s JV NorCal champion) and
senior Austin Wolfe. The JV squad includes
seniors Caylor Klinkenborg and Graham
Lynn along with juniors Mitch Rotheram,
David Rolin, Andrew Norris, Cooper Lynn,
Andrew Pizzo, Trevor Olson,
Aiden Tronnes, Elias Nguyen,
Austin Angelli, and Randall
Altman. The sophomores
are Ethan Wolfe, Noah See,
Landon Farnworth and Dalton
Witt. The lone formidable
freshman boy is Matt Norris.
Like the girls, this group of
riders promises to bring home a
number of wins and top finishes.
Interestingly, there are 5 pairs
of siblings on the team.
The team just completed its fall time trial
during which it demonstrated just how fast
it is from top to bottom. Pre-season training
includes regular Saturday rides of 21/2 hours
duration and a 3-day training camp right
after Christmas, following which the team’s
training intensifies as Coach Winne prepares
them for the rigors of the 2015 race season. A
fundraising ride-a-thon takes place in January
at the wetlands behind the high school. Then,
it is time to start racing! The 2 pre-season races
start in late-January. The 5 race NorCal series
begins on March 1st at Fort Ord near Monterey
and culminates with the state championships
in May at Los Olivos near Santa Barbara.
NorCal is conducting a race at Granite Bay the
weekend of March 14th. Everyone is welcome
to attend and cheer on all local racers. It is a
sight to behold with upwards of 1000 racers
competing over the weekend.
The team is appreciative not only of support
from the school, parents, and community but
especially from its sponsors, which include
Roseville Cyclery, Diamondback, Magura
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more information about the team please check
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The Woodcreek High School Cycling
team, which races mountain bikes in the
NorCal high school league, has begun
its pursuit of both individual and team
championships. Woodcreek
competes in Division 1against
teams ranging from the Oregon
border down to Fresno. The
team is led once again by its
founders, head coach Jim
Winne and assistant coach
Chris Lafazia as well as team
director Phil Klinkenborg and
team mechanic Tom Crase,
along with a host of adult ride
leaders, including Meghan
Jinguji-who is dedicated
to the development of the
female riders. Coach Winne
is excited about this year’s
team, especially the girl’s
squad. According to coach
Winne, “With 30 athletes on
our preseason roster, this is the
largest team we’ve ever fielded.
That number includes an unprecedented 10
girls. We have an abundance of experienced
upperclassmen that are capable of winning
races but we really won’t know what we are
capable of until we see the kids in training camp
and get some preseason races under our belts.”
The girls are led by juniors Lauren
Ostrander (a podium regular last season),
Natalie Dahlstrom and Anna Fidler. The
sophomores include Courtney Wraa, Rachel
Sanchez, Ashley Ripley, Allison Lafazia and
Hannah Frost. The formidable freshmen are
Mackenzie Lewis and Kristi Lafazia.
The boys return senior Bryce Lewis
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WN Gardening Corner —
Wandering Roots
BY GEORGE PORTER
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Another of the challenges
all gardeners face is
‘wandering roots’.
When we buy a plant
that lives on year after year
(perennial) we typically
buy small plants - like
those in one gallon pots
or smaller – because
small plants adapt
quicker than large ones
to their new environment.
At the time of planting we run
a drip emitter to both sides of the
plant, choosing among low, medium, or
high water discharge depending on the
plant’s requirement.
After planting, the water emitters
drop water into the hole we dug for the
plant. During this first season the plant
is happy and it tells us so by looking good
and often adding a little growth. Then
comes winter.
The winter rains moisten the soil
between plants and, sure enough,
opportunistic roots wander out into the
newly moistened soil. When the following
dry season arrives, the drip emitters go
back to work but, just like in the first year,
they drip overwhelmingly into the hole
you dug at planting time. Yes – there is
some fanning out in a funnel shape but the
key word is ‘some’. The young plant will
often grow larger in this second season,
especially if there are late winter and
spring rains, water from other sources,
and for other reasons.
Then, another winter of roots
wandering well beyond the original
planting hole, sometimes reaching a
neighboring source of water that was
probably intended for some other plant!
But, the wandering roots will travel in all
directions during the rainy season – taking
up where they left off the previous winter.
It doesn’t take long for us to notice
that the original drip emitters are no
longer doing the job. After several seasons
of root wandering, plants will actually look
thirsty in the summer. Furthermore, they
are now larger and REQUIRE more
water than they did as youngsters.
How do we cope
with this?
There are several
things we can do. First,
we can do some hand
watering with a hose
during the summer.
Second, we can use
“T” connectors to add
additional drip emitters
to service the plant. Third,
we can convert one or more
drippers to sprayers that work
with drip systems and cover much more
ground. My favorite is the 360-degree
micro-jet sprayer. Fourth, we can resort
to hand watering if the new sprayers
aren’t enough.
Eventually, I converted so many drip
emitters to sprayers that I experienced
a significant pressure drop – since the
sprayers offer less resistance than an
emitter does. I found a few of my sprayers
were performing more like drippers! So
what did I do? I bought a battery-operated
irrigation clock that attaches to a hose bib
and installed a separate circuit of sprayers
– enabling me to shut off a number of the
other emitters and sprayers.
An even better solution (that we’ve
also been doing this past couple of years)
is to remove some plants and not replace
them. If the plants you remove are thirsty,
so much the better. Also using plants with
low water needs as your replacements is
a fine idea since there are MANY such
plants that are handsome and do quite
nicely in our climate.
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.
Please patronize our
advertisers, and let them
know you saw their ad
in the Woodcreek News!
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online at:
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STYLIST (Elysium Salon). Holiday
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Highlites/cut and style $75. By app.
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Good references. Randy 916-847-4357.
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operators, cables. Lic. Contractor. Call
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FOR RENT/FOR SALE
NEEDED: Co-facilitator for writers’
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one boy, one girl. Excellent condition,
$35 each, 916-600-6460.
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SEEKING POSITIVE, enthusiastic
individuals to substitute teach in K-12
classrooms throughout Center School
District. Sub rate: $140 full day, $80 half
day. Submit applications to the Center
Personnel Office, 8408 Watt Ave. For
additional information contact Jenny
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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.
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Animal Shelter need volunteers!
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BREAKFAST 1st Sunday of the Month
8:30am-11:30am. $6 Includes Juice and
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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
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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
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Santa visit one neighborhood per night.
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Truck Mania (Vernon Street). Come
to Downtown Roseville for food truck
goodness and music on the 2nd Thursday
of each month. 5-8pm
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Gala (Downtown Library). This year’s
“Retro Winter Wonderland” themed event,
benefiting the Roseville Mobile Library, is
a wonderful evening of fine food, drinks
and dancing, featuring the Sacramento
Jazz Orchestra. Fees vary. Tickets on sale
now. 7-10pm.
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thePark(RosevilleSportsCenter).Cookies,
punch, music, carolers and crafts. Collecting
non-perishable canned food donations for
needy families in our community on behalf
of the Placer Food Bank. Free. 1-5pm
(RCONA)
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16-18 – Maidu Museum Free Days (Maidu
Museum & Historic Site). Enjoy hot coffee
and guided tours at 10:00am and 1:00pm
plus free children’s activities all day long.
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184 Glenwood Circle
1740 Fontenay Way
6124 Granite Flat Lane
4(5) Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2822 Square Feet
Situated in the highly desirable Diamond Oaks
Subdivision this home has an upstairs loft, large
master suite, granite tile with tile back splash,
stainless appliances and fresh paint throughout.
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
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Very well maintained Sun City Shasta model
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$400,000
$422,500
$359,000
618 Hovey Way
1339 Muscrat Circle
1817 Ambridge Drive
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.
Beautiful 4/5 bedroom with 3 car garage.
Granite counters with island. Pool, built in
island with BBQ, refrigerator and putting green
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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1852 Square Feet
Great location, original owner! Separate living
and family rooms, custom paint, updated
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covered patio and a half-court basketball court.
$285,000
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