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Liz Briggs keeps Auburn Drug Fruitful venture
Co. in good health. Page 3 Ladies of Machado Orchards
reap the rewards. Page 14
Plus:
Inspiration and advice
from local businesswomen.
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1. What are your biggest challenges/successes? 3. How do you balance career and family? “(My favorite part is) meeting the people. The
I guess my biggest challenge is to get people to brush It’s a great career, especially for women with small chil-
and floss their teeth. It’s frustrating because it’s not dren. You can work two days a week, make decent day never drags, I see a different patient
rocket science, it’s easy to do. When I get someone to money and be at home with a child the rest of the
start taking care of their mouth, maybe someone who’s week. I never take my work home with me. It is such a every hour. The day flies by with so many
starting to have problems who actually listens to me, great job. You can pick and choose hours, I never work different people and interesting
that’s what feels really good, to save someone from los- overtime and it’s easy work. (Corrie has two grown chil-
ing their teeth later down the road. dren, four grandchildren and has been married for 21 conversations.”
years.)
2. What advice would you give to women interested in 5. What do you do for fun?
your field? I ride horses. I live in a gated community in Cool
I give this advice all the time because I love what I do. 4. What is your favorite part of your job? (Auburn Lake Trails). There are literally 1,000 acres with
Definitely if you’re single, go anywhere you have to go Meeting the people. The day never drags, I see a differ- horse trails around here. I can get on my horse and ride
to get into school, There are only a few schools around ent patient every hour. The day flies by with so many out the back gate, and get out there in the fresh air and
and there’s a wait list. It took me two years to get in. Be different people and interesting conversations. People quiet.
willing to go and leave the state of California for two ask me, “Aren’t you bored doing the same thing every
years and once you get your license it’s just a matter of day?” But every mouth is different. It’s not as redun-
coming back and taking the California state boards. dant as you think.
~ Michelle Miller-Carl
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105 Auburn Folsom Rd., Auburn The staff of Companion Veterinary Clinic.
Christine Johnson,
left, with client
Karen Trowbridge
on the El T Ranch,
a 270-acre (more
or less) family
estate located in
Pilot Hill. Johnson
and Trowbridge
are discussing the
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estate.
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Omiyage is the art of gift giving. Omiyage is a Japanese inspired gift shop owned and operated
by Michelle Sandoval. Michelle opened Omiyage in May 2008. Michelle’s love for travel sparked the
idea of a gift shop that would offer unique and beautiful gifts. “I opened Omiyage with the desire to
PACO SAYS: This Place is Totally Cool!
bring the beauty and elegance of authentic Japanese gifts to our community.” Michelle
invites you to come visit us in the Gold Rush Plaza in the heart of Historic Old Town A one-stop shop for the entire
Auburn. We have a great selection of Vintage Kimonos, Yukata’s, (“Yu-kata”) family & friends
beautiful Japanese bath robes, cast iron tea pots,
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origami and much more. Michelle also invites you to • Garden art • Magnets • Signs
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Featuring an eclectic & unique assortment of gifts & home decor, the Red
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metal wall hangings, candles & fountains. In addition, you’ll find jewelry Jewelry Designer along with
crafted by local artists, hand woven scarves, local photography, local
honey & an assortment of BBQ sauces from Saucy Sally & Newcastle Molly Anderson, Goldsmith,
Mandarin Ranch. We even carry organic dog treats for the pooch! With
Christmas right around the corner, the Red Poppy is the answer to your
Heidi Zacher, Gallery Manager
Kathy Arnold
holiday shopping needs. and Trish Peters Office Manager.
Owner
Courthouse Coffee Placer Speech & Hearing has been in business and has been trusted by local physicians for over
25 years. This is my 12th year as owner of Placer Speech and Hearing and being a woman
A Mother & Two Daughters business owner has presented many challenges and many, many rewards. I love my staff and really
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of the family. quality, caring, professional service as well as the latest technology hearing devices from the most
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Left to right: Brooke Robison: raises sheep and chickens, attending College to
Counter Girls
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Anderson: is an Office Assistant. She raises sheep and has
and going to school she Romero are all in FFA
a flock of 100 commercial ewes. Ciera Williams: graduated
rides on the Sacramento .
from Feather River College with her Liberal Studies Tammy Kimler on Rio
Sheriff Posse drill team Not Pictured: Jenny Brown,
degree. She is involved in barrel races on the weekends and De Janecho.
Lindsey Burham. and competes with her Savanah Young, Elise
also competes in WPRA, CCPRA, and jack pots on her Tevis Completion
thoroughbred gelding. Travers.
quarter horse mare. Katrina Ramsdell: rides a horse for 2009
the Sacramento Sheriff’s drill team. Raises ducks and
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JR’s TRANSMISSIONS
JR’s is the oldest
transmission repair in Auburn!
JR’s Transmissions is owned
by Gale Nored-Tranquary and
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come see the crew at JR’s.
amily bonding is
F tough to come by
these days. Bev
Mann is devoted to bring-
For: Anyone with an
associate’s degree
who supports the
organization’s mission
of education and
ing families closer in the
Sierra Nevada Mountains. equity for women.
She’s the director of the (530) 878-7938 or
www.aauwca.org
Auburn Ski Club’s Gift of
Skiing program and is Assistance League of
responsible for introduc- Greater Placer
ing dozens of kids to ski
racing each winter. For: Anyone who can
The program took flight commit to work on
in 1999 and has served the club’s philanthro-
about 100 kids each sea- py projects.
son since then. Mann (530) 885-1982
sees it as an opportunity
Gold Country
to open children’s eyes to
Lioness Club
the beauty of the snow
sports. For: Open to anyone.
“We wanted Auburn (530) 346-8443
kids to be able to appreci-
ate the beautiful moun- Soroptimist
tains around here,” Mann International of Auburn
said. “Skiing’s a wonderful
way to stay involved with For: Open to anyone.
family. Other sports dwin- (530) 886-6402
dle as the kids go off to
Soroptimist
college and go on with International of
their lives. Skiing’s a fam- Historic Auburn
ily affair. They can do it COURTESY PHOTO
their whole lives.” Bev Mann heads up the Auburn Ski Club’s Gift of Skiing program, working with families on and off the For: professional
The Gift of Skiing pro- mountain. Grants from the club help defray the cost of the program for families that normally would not women
gram serves children be able to afford it. Janet Paehlig, (530)
from ages 6 to 13. They’re 823-1444
introduced to the basics
of skiing before joining “Skiing’s a wonderful way to stay involved with family. Other sports Veterans of Foreign
the Cisco Kids, the Boreal
WOMEN IN Wars, Women’s
Bombers or the Bomber BUSINESS dwindle as the kids go off to college and go on with their lives. Auxiliary
Teens, depending on their Who: Bev Mann Skiing’s a family affair. They can do it their whole lives.” For: Women who
level of competition. Occupation: Director of have a husband,
Grants from the Auburn the Auburn Ski Club’s Gift father or brother who
Ski Club help defray the of Skiing program with the Auburn Ski Club, ual help with something, the season, the difference served in an overseas
cost of the program for To learn more: For more Mann teaches lessons at I’ll step in and help.” from the beginning is war.
information on Auburn Ski (530) 885-0382
families that normally Club’s Gift of Skiing pro-
Boreal. Mann said the greatest amazing.”
would not be able to gram, call (530) 878-2888 “I love being out on the reward of her job is seeing Mann said there is still
afford it. hill with the kids,” Mann kids develop from begin- time for kids to enroll in The Foresthill
Friendship Club
Mann is responsible for said. “ The instructors are ners to skilled athletes in a the Gift of Skiing pro-
working with parents to out there teaching them few short months. gram. For: Socializing and
get children enrolled in during weekend training and I go around to each “The things you teach For more information, helping Foresthill’s
the program and making sesssions. In addition to group and if there’s a child them they just devour,” call Mann at (530) 878- Emergency Services
sure things run smoothly her part time position that needs some individ- Mann said. “By the end of 2888. with fundraisers.
(530) 367-5087
530-823-1393
M ton, an Auburn
lawyer in estate
planning, living trusts,
ensure that the proper people inherit their
assets, avoid an expensive and time-
probate and conserver- consuming probate process and minimize
torships, likes to give back
to the community both
estate taxes.”
through her work and in
her spare time. WOMEN IN “Auburn’s a very friend-
Fulton is certified by the ly community where the
state bar in estate plan- BUSINESS people work together”
ning – one of only a hand- Who: Margaret Heiser Fulton said. “I enjoy being
ful in the county. Fulton involved with the com-
The work provides her Occupation: Lawyer munity and, with Robin-
with the opportunity to When she’s not at work: son Lyon & Fulton, mak-
Heiser Fulton enjoys hiking
help families surmount and cross-country skiing
ing an effort to know my
complicated estate law clients and do the best
Attorney Mar- and tax code hurdles. planning for their individ-
garet Heiser “The most common ual family situation.”
Fulton has estate planning method is served on the Auburn Heiser Fulton is mar-
served on a the do nothing method,” Boys & Girls Club and Sut- ried to Dave Fulton, own-
number of local Fulton said. “But people ter Auburn Faith Hospital er of Diamond Well
non-profit need to ensure that the Foundation boards. She’s Drilling. Daughter, Jamu-
organizations’ proper people inherit currently an Auburn na Fulton, is a student at
boards since their assets at their death Ravine Terrace board Live Oak Waldorf School.
coming to to avoid an expensive and member. The Hastings An attorney for 30
Auburn in time-consuming probate College of Law graduate years, Heiser Fulton said
1995. process and minimize has also been an instruc- she also likes Auburn
estate taxes.” tor at Sierra College in because of the opportuni-
BEN FURTADO • GOLD An Auburn resident business law and income ties to get outdoors hiking
COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE since 1995, Fulton has tax. and cross-country skiing.
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IN TIME...
Both these women worked the soda fountain
in their teens. . . and look where they are now!
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Debi Lawrence Debra Shirvanioun Erin Mezzetti Gayle Scott Gloria Young Jane Smith Jenifer Gee Jessica Ortiz
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