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s it just me or is time flying by at Mach speed? Seriously, folks, I don’t mean to kill the mood, but the sand in the hourglass is slipping slightly quicker these days. Even as I sit here, working on a fast-approaching deadline, time is ticking like a train, the high-speed kind, and not on my side. Then there are things that happened 10 years ago, and I look back and it feels like only a few calendars have passed. It’s frightening sometimes. Like when the mental image I had of myself started to contrast with what the mirror showed. I’m getting less concerned with how time will transform me though—I think because I have accepted what I know will happen. Some perks with the passing of time are getting to know and accept who you are, and in turn developing a better relationship with vanity. One thing many say is an effective anti-ager is reducing stress, a.k.a. enjoying life. Lucky for you, the Fountain of Youth awaits you this month in Style’s 2013 Summer Fun Guide, packed with a plethora of activities, events, festivals, fairs, camps, concerts and much more to keep your family’s itinerary for fun full. Also this month, and just in time for the holiday, get some hot tips for impressing guests at your 2013 Fourth of July celebration. Local expert and awardwinning interior designer, Kerrie Kelly shares her “8 Independence Day Party Ideas” that are practical and affordable, yet chic…and will make any great get-together even better. Another hot topic warming up the month is the subject of youth sexting. In Our Kids, Jenn Thornton opens parents’ eyes in her piece, “Risky Business,” in which you’ll find a quick list of common sexting codes. Don’t let time pass you by when it comes to your kids and staying abreast of their technology usage. There are many dangers involved with virtual relationships, and youth sexting can signal this type of connection. One more thing before you get started with your summer fun, do you love your pets? Then don’t miss having them featured in Style’s annual People & their Pets pictorial spread coming in August 2013. To be featured, we need your photos now! Please email photos of you and your pet, or just your pet, along with the names of those pictured and the city where you reside to info@stylemg.com. Deadline is July 5. Until next month, keep in mind that we only have the sun for a limited amount of time—go soak it up!
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what’sup The El Dorado Hills Town Center will be buzzing with fun, free activities for the whole family this month! The Bistro 33 Dance Party concert series runs the third Saturday of the month, beginning June 15, in the Steven Young Amphitheater. Doors open at 7 p.m...The Town Center’s popular Thursday night concert series, Live on the Boulevard, also returns this month (June 20). Concerts go from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Steven Young Amphitheater... Showcase Saturdays begin June 22, and will repeat every fourth Saturday of the month. Enjoy a lively street fair from 6:30-8:30 p.m. along Town Center Boulevard, featuring wine tasting (for a small fee that benefits Canine Companions for Independence), live music and Town Center business specials and giveaways, followed by a free concert in the Steven Young Amphitheater...Banners on Parade, a community art project featuring more than 30 artistically decorated banners on light poles along Placerville’s Main Street, will run June 8 through October 12. Banners can be purchased at the Art & Wine Festival’s silent auction in October. For details, visit placerville-downtown.org...Create your own unique mosaic at Beauty and Blessing: Creating Art That Stirs the Soul at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in El Dorado Hills. This all-ages event takes place June 25-28, starting with a light dinner at 5:30 p.m. and continuing with the art workshop from 6-8 p.m. Pastor Trudy Franzen at Childcare will be provided for young Beauty and kids. To sign up, call 916-933-1441... Blessing: Identify your art goals and creative Creating Art That Stirs the strength with artist Susan Keale, Soul known for her whimsical illustrations and paintings, in her Private Creativity Mentoring program. The series will run June 1-July 31 on an appointment basis. For details, call 530-228-8775...Come tap your toes to jazz or blues music at the Fountain Plaza Courtyard on Historic Main Street in Placerville. This month’s Music in the Courtyard dates are June 1 and 22, from 1-4 p.m.; the series runs through October. Admission is free. For details, call 530-622-4900...On the third Saturday of every month, the Cozmic Café hosts a non-sectarian Buddhist Dharma discussion and guided meditation class at 10 a.m. For details, call 916-709-1392...The El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society meets the third Wednesday of each month (except December) in the Community Room of the El Dorado Hills Branch Library. Meetings begin at 6:15 p.m. For details, email edhgs@yahoo.com...The Gold Country Woodcrafters continue to meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Covenant Church in Shingle Springs; all levels of woodworkers are welcome. For details, visit goldcountrywoodcrafters.com...Calling all poetry lovers! Join poetry group, Poetry-Off-the-Shelves, the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the El Dorado County Library. For details, visit eldoradolibrary.org...Welcome El Dorado County’s newest event space and commercial kitchen, Manzanita Kitchen + Events, at the Diamond Center in Diamond Springs. Celebrate the grand opening on June 6 from 4-8 p.m. with food and wine tastings, an art show, live music and raffle. For details, call 530-344-7613...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual Travel feature. — Compiled by Jamila B. Khan
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Q&A Q: What advice would you give to your younger self? A: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Q: What comes to you naturally? A: Management, organization and helping others. Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve? A: Untrustworthy people. Q: Biggest life inspirations? A: Gandhi—he changed his country with persistence, pa tience, kindness and selflessness. Q: What are you most proud of? A: My parents, husband and two children. Q: Favorite humanitarian cause? A: NGOs’ efforts in building schools and helping people become independent in war-torn countries.
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citizen, but she never forgets her early trials. After getting her master’s degree and founding her own Internet services company, she began looking for ways to give back. Since taking on her new role as director of the Cameron Park Community Services District, she has been working hard to balance the budget and make Cameron Park more financially stable. She is also president of Snowline Hospice and an active member of the Cameron Park Rotary Club. “Because I feel so blessed to have this freedom, to be able to be who I am, I would like to make a difference in this world,” Frentzen says, explaining her passion for community service. “It’s why they call me ‘an American Dream.’” — Amber Foster
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Author/writer: Beverly Lewis Escape: Backpacking in the Sierra Guilty pleasure: Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate… Meal in town: Henry’s Steakhouse, Sienna Local landmark: Cameron Park Lake Movie: Argo Musician/band: Andrea Bocelli, Adele Place to buy a gift, locally: We Olive Annual event: Rotary Wine at Town Center Saying: “Be the change you want to see in the world.”—Gandhi
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ameron Park Community Services District Director Shiva Frentzen was born in northern Iran to parents who wanted the best for their child and had big dreams for her. From a young age, Frentzen was exposed to Western culture, and despite the restrictions placed on women at that time, she was able to earn her bachelor’s degree. Yet everything changed with the Islamic Revolution of 1979 and the subsequent war with Iraq. Frentzen was forced to flee to the U.S. in 1989 with her then two-year-old son, and she soon found herself a single parent living with relatives and struggling to make ends meet. These days, Frentzen is a happily remarried mother of two and a proud U.S.
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Voted Best Overall Restaurant Happy Hour - Monday-Thursday, 3-6pm Serving Lunch And Dinner 7 Days A Week 482 Main Street, Placerville 530-303-3480
Voted Best Mexican Restaurant & Cocktails Serving an eclectic mix of Mexican favorites and California fresh cuisine. Open 7 days a week. Full Bar. 384 Main Street, Placerville 530-344-7757 • cascadaonmainstreet.com
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Voted Best Overall Restaurant & Best Salads Featuring fresh California cuisine and a fantastic wine list. Open for Lunch & Dinner Tuesday through Sunday 325 Main Street, Placerville 530-626-9700 • heydaycafe.com
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A: 1. How many children are in a classroom with how many teachers? A smaller ratio is important, but so is exposing a child to large group settings. This helps prepare children for potentially high kindergarten ratios. 2. What is the routine and how is the day structured? It’s important to have a routine that is consistent and full of activities. 3. What are the qualifications of the teachers? Most daycares/preschools must meet minimal state law requirements, so it’s a bonus when a center goes beyond them. 4. Will the daycare/preschool allow a trial day? Trial days give parents an idea of how the teacher interacts with their child and how well your child does in this new environment. 5. Do you have an open door policy? Daycares/preschools should have an open door policy for families at all times. It allows you to watch your child interact with others while acknowledging your presence. —Jennifer Kelly, Owner The Gift of Kids Daycare and Preschool Locations in Citrus Heights and El Dorado Hills thegiftofkids.net
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ummer has arrived, and it’s time to let your kids and grandkids have some fun. Send your campers (ages 6-11) to the weeklong Junior Explorers summer camp, featuring a different theme each week, adventures to Cameron Park Lake, gymnastics at Tumble Time, and a special field trip to places like Folsom Lake Bowl and Sky High. Sports camps include Challenger Soccer at Christa McAuliffe Park the week of June 17-21, two different basketball camps—one the week of June 24-27, and the other the week of July 8-11—and UK Soccer the week of July 29-August 2. Tennis pros (or newbies) will want to take advantage of lessons, available for ages 4 and up at Cameron Park Lake’s tennis courts. Adults—don’t feel left out! Get in on the action with an adult softball league, or try out the Chocolate Truffles or Water Bath Canning classes. Is fitness your forte? Sign up for Tai Chi, Zumba Gold Toning, Meditation, Yoga, Water Aerobics, Hula Dance and Ballroom Dance. Those interested in birds won’t want to miss the Bird Identification class on June 1 at Cameron Park Lake. Your four-legged friends can get in on the fun too; this month, a Canine Good Citizen class will be held, along with a Senior Dog class on Tuesdays. On June 11, seniors are invited to the monthly Coffee Tea and Friends event, held from 10-11:30 a.m. in the social room of the Community Center. This free program, sponsored by Visiting Angels, also features guest speakers. This month’s topic is “Local Wildlife in El Dorado County” and will be presented by Sierra Animal Wildlife. Seniors won’t want to miss Game Day—held the fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon and sponsored by the Newcomers Club—or Tai Chi for Better Balance, held Tuesday afternoons from 1-2:30 p.m. The pool (now featuring a waterslide!) will also bring lots of opportunities for the community to stay cool this summer. Swim lessons begin June 3, and water aerobics classes are held most weekdays—mornings or evenings. Learn the basic responsibilities of a lifeguard, as well as communication and decision making skills, in the Guard Start Junior Lifeguard program. Do your little ones like horses? Register them for the Introduction to Horses and Ponies—English-style riding program in June, the three-day kiddie day camp, or the weeklong equestrian day camp (offered throughout the summer). Don’t forget about the various art camps offered in June and July, or the Pretty Princess and Pop Star Dance camps in early July. Mad Science camps also return this summer. If your kids want to cook, sign them up for Cooking with Kids. If they’d rather babysit, the Babysitting Certification class in June will prepare them to take on the role. The Foothill Cruisers will host their 15th Annual Car Show June 8 at Christa McAuliffe Park. For more information, email foothillcruisers@gmail.com. Cameron Park Lake is open for swimming, picnics, boat rentals and more. The 14th Annual Summer Spectacular will take place June 29; gates open at 2 p.m. — Tina Helm
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ummer is in full swing and the Placerville Aquatic Center is open with fabulous, fun-filled classes for children and adults. If your child loves to swim, is 10 or older, and wants to have a lifeguarding job as a teen, then the Junior Lifeguard Camp is designed specifically for them. This class teaches basic lifeguard skills, rescue drills, team building, and continued swimming endurance; participants can also choose to shadow certified on-duty lifeguards during Public Swim. Partakers should be able to swim freestyle continuously for 25 yards, tread water for one minute, and swim 10 feet underwater. Two, three-week classes will be offered (starting this month) and will fill fast, so signup soon. If you’re ready to take your water safety training to the next level, be sure to register for the Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification (with Title 22) course, where students ages 15 and up will learn the basic skills and knowledge to be an entry level, non-surf lifeguard. The course includes classroom learning, water rescue skills, and advanced first aid and CPR training. Upon successful completion, participants will receive Red Cross certification in lifeguard training and first aid, CPR/AED, oxygen administration, and Title 22 first aid (all valid for two years). For information about eligibility requirements, call the City of Placerville’s Community Services Department. Kids, teens and adults also have an opportunity to improve their swimming abilities with competitive swim clinics, which work on improving stroke coordination and efficiency, drills, racing starts, and turns. Choose from the Freestyle and Backstroke Clinic, or the challenging Breaststroke and Butterfly Clinic. Adults looking to cool off and tone up should check out the invigorating Aqua Aerobics class for a total-body workout. Don’t forget to look for the extended Lap Swim, Activity Pool, and Public Swim schedules. — Amanda Anderson For more information, call the City of Placerville’s Community Services Department at 530-642-5232, visit cityofplacerville.org, or stop by the office at 549 Main Street in Placerville.
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ake a deep breath the next time you stroll through Shingle Springs and you’ll get a whiff of the local roaster responsible for the mouthwatering aroma of the famous drink that keeps the world awake. As I made my way to El Dorado Coffee & Tea Co. for my daily fix, the smell of coffee and loose-leaf teas was invigorating. Curious and intrigued by its name, I chose the Brown Cow drink—an iced layered latte with hazelnut and chocolate syrups. Because the drink had a great balance of bittersweet flavors, the Pecan Caramel Macaroon complemented it well; soft and fresh, it was the perfect example of what a macaroon should taste like. While the inside of the shop featured a cozy, open and inviting atmosphere with a blend of a contemporary and vintage ambiance, I was equally overtaken by the beautiful outside patio overlooking Shingle Springs. I soon discovered this was no ordinary coffee shop. Helping local charities and nonprofits raise funds, in addition to shipping coffee to U.S. troops, it was heartwarming to learn about the philanthropy they spread. Hyped up and energized by my delicious cup of Joe, I walked away feeling good about supporting a local shop that does good things for its community. El Dorado Coffee & Tea Co., 4068A Mother Lode Drive, Shingle Springs. 530-676-2623, eldoradoroasting.com. — Nelli Badikyan 14 stylemg.com - June 2013
the10 spot Rodeo Trivia
Whether you’re a city slicker and it’s your first time at the rodeo or you’re a seasoned stampede goer, lasso-up your cowgirls and boys and test your smarts on this competitive sport that’s a bucking good time. 1. What two basic categories of events are most rodeos divided into? 2. In what three states is the official sport rodeo? 3. Where in Europe are rodeos banned? 4. What’s the primary purpose of a rodeo clown? 5. Who sang the 1991 hit single “Rodeo”? 6. What rodeo legend is profiled in the biopic 8 Seconds? Bonus: What does the title refer to? 7. True or false: Many rodeo events are based on everyday tasks of cattle ranching. 8. What does the Spanish word “rodeo” translate to? 9. In the U.S., the largest number of rodeos is held on what holiday weekend? 10. In what rodeo event do children ride sheep and attempt to hang on as long as possible? — Megan Wiskus
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Rotary Wine at Town Center From 6-10 p.m. at Sandra’s Rose Garden and Steven Young Amphitheater in Town Center, sample some of the finest wines (and brews!) from El Dorado, Amador and San Joaquin Counties, while tasting food from local restaurants and listening to live music. A silent auction will be held throughout the event. For more details, visit wineattowncenter.org.
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Spring Art Studio Tour The El Dorado Hills Arts Association will feature 40 artists— including painters, sculptors, jewelers, potters, photographers and mixed-media artists—in 20 locations around Shingle Springs, El Dorado Hills and Folsom. Don’t miss this self-guided, free event. For more details, visit eldoradohillsartists.com.
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64th Annual Wagon Train: End of the Trail Party As the wagon train makes its way to “Old Hangtown” at 2 p.m., server's races, Studebaker wheelbarrow demos, gold panning, historical displays, a beer garden and more will come to town; Broadway, Downtown Placerville and Placerville Drive will all be abuzz with different activities. For more details, visit hwy50wagontrain.com.
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10th Annual Trailfest Come enjoy dinner, live music, dancing and auctions at EarthTrek Expeditions Camp. This benefit will support the American River Conservancy in its efforts to build, grow and preserve foothill trails. To purchase tickets, visit arconservancy.org.
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El Dorado County Fair: “Blue Jeans and Country DREAMS" Discover the agricultural bounty available locally in El Dorado County this Father’s Day weekend. There will be animals, exhibits, carnival rides and food vendors galore packing the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Free shuttles will also be available. For a full event guide, visit eldoradocountyfair.org.
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Foothill Cruisers Car Show Held at Christa McAuliffe Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., this 15th annual event will feature music, vendors, raffles, food and refreshments. Free for spectators; vehicle registration fee is $25 ($30 day of the show). Net proceeds will benefit the Cameron Park Community Foundation. For more details, visit cameronpark.org.
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El Dorado Dance Academy Presents Decades El Dorado Dance Academy’s 10th anniversary show will feature dancers of all ages performing a variety of dances—from ballet, jazz, tap and hiphop to kathak, samba and folklorico—in an evening-length program at Three Stages. Show begins at 5 p.m. For more details, visit threestages.net.
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Bell Tower Brewfest Help support Main Street Placerville at this annual fundraiser. Sponsored by the Placerville Downtown Association, the event (held from 6-9 p.m.) will offer patrons a taste of more than 35 craft brews and wildly entertaining bands. Downtown merchants will also offer special deals throughout the night. For ticket information, visit placerville-downtown.org.
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Pre-rodeo festivities will include a Stars and Stripes Country Concert on June 29 at 6 p.m. at Folsom Rodeo Park, followed by a Cattle Drive on July 3. Then sit back and enjoy three nights of fast-paced rodeo action, along with nightly fireworks, interactive children’s activities and live music. For more details, visit folsomrodeo.com. 16 stylemg.com - June 2013
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more events June 1-2 – Fair Play Wine Festival: Weekend with the Winemakers. In its 32nd year, this event is among the longest running wine festivals in all of California. Don't miss the opportunity to meet and drink with Fair Play’s winemakers and taste wines with some altitude! For more details, visit fairplaywine.com. June 9 – Family Fit 'N' Fun Expo. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the community (all ages welcome) will come together at High Hill Ranch in Camino for an afternoon of fun activities, sharing information on healthy living and supporting local businesses. A brunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters. For more details, visit familyfitnfun.org. June 14 – Animals of the World with Wild Things, Inc. Starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Placerville Library, Wild Things will present educational, live animals—guaranteed to both inform and captivate. Learn about the amazing diversity of life on Earth by meeting with animal ambassadors from five continents. For more details, call 530621-5547. June 15 – Superhero Dad Story Time. Come celebrate the greatest superhero of all— Dad—at this special story time at the EDC Library Main Branch in Placerville. Rumor has it that Batman and Captain America will be making a special appearance at 10:30 a.m. To learn more, call 530-621-5547.
an amazing lineup—ranging from ’60s and ’70s classics to rock and roll, jazz, Motown, original artists and more. Concerts take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Steven Young Amphitheater. For the list of performers, visit eldoradohillstowncenter.com. June 22-23 – Peddlers & Pickers Antique Faire. This second annual vintage event at the Coloma Country Inn will showcase an exceptional array of goods, including creatively repurposed items, jewelry, quality handcrafted pieces and more. Event hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more details, call 530-295-9486. June 22 – First Annual Hangtown Motorcycle Show & Competition. Sponsored by the Placerville Fleet Reserve Association, this motorcycle show, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will benefit veterans programs in El Dorado County. Trophies will be awarded for Best Paint, Best Classic, Best Custom and People’s Choice. Food and drink will also be available at nominal cost. To obtain an entry form and flyer, email klannum@sbcglobal.net.
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June 22 – Third Annual Sheriff’s Day. Meet and greet the Mount Aukum Sherrif’s Department at this family-friendly picnic and BBQ at D’Agostini Ranch from 4-8 p.m. The kids won’t want to miss the bounce house. To RSVP, call Janine at 530-6202786.
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June 15 – Sixth Annual Spaghetti Western. Amador Cancer Research Foundation presents its benefit tri-tip dinner, featuring dancing to the Dick Cooper Band and lively auctions. The event will kick off at 6 p.m. at Plymouth’s picturesque Cooper Vineyards. To purchase tickets and for more details, visit thespaghettiwestern.org or head to Cooper Vineyards and Barron’s Flooring & Design.
June 24 – 11th Annual El Dorado County Special Olympics Benefit Golf Tournament. Gather three of your best buds to participate in an 18 hole, four-person scramble golf tournament at the Cameron Park County Club. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners and to longest drive. Non-golfers can enjoy a raffle, auction and a tri-tip banquet at 1 p.m. Play begins at 7 a.m. For additional details, call John at 530-417-2661.
June 15 – A Quilted Affair. The Antique Depot at 4241 Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs will host this event featuring past to present quilts, sewing notions, rag rugs, vintage button treasures, handmade soaps and more. For more details, call 530-6775542.
June 29 – Summer Spectacular. Welcome summer at Cameron Park Lake at 2 p.m. and then enjoy an evening filled with great musical entertainment, food and craft exhibitors, contests and a world-class fireworks show. For more details, visit cameronpark.org.
June 18 – ADHD Support Meeting. Beginning at 7 p.m., enjoy an evening of support, discussion and knowledge for ADHD children and their parents at the El Dorado Hills Branch Library. Guest speakers from professional fields frequently lead each meeting. For more details, visit eldoradolibrary.org.
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outtakes Oak Ridge High School Prism Concert Fundraiser Oak Ridge High School, El Dorado Hills, April 13 Photos by Fletch.
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Ponderosa FFA Spring Auction Fundraiser Cameron Park Community Center, April 13 Photos by Lexie Padilla.
The Knapp family: James (a Big Brother), Judy, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County, Jim (a Big Brother) and Cory
With some help from an FFA student, Master of Ceremonies StateMailey, Tom Park Ranger of KNCI, Terri kisses Lopez a baby leadspig volunteers in response in stretching to an exercisesattendee’s auction before starting bid Earth Day assignments
The Hands4Hope Youth Board, accompanied by the evening’s entertainers and H4H club members: (back row): Austin Laut, Julia Guardino, Grant Laut, Connor Cahill, Jamin Sagay, Marissa Peterson, Carl Palagud and Connor Campbell; (front row): Hailey Abraham, Heather Dunham, Mackenzie Ramirez, Andrew Bassett, Madison Ramirez, Leanna Ordanza, Julia Phillips, Michelle Gonzalez, Jordan Caldwell and Kirsti Buckendorf
FFA members help display the donated KNCI T-shirts and River Cats vouchers
Hands4Hope Board Director Coleen Johnson and her husband Jim
Hands 4 Hope Youth Board Spaghetti Feed Jodi Martin (a Big Sister) and Trinity
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Lakehills Community Church, El Dorado Hills April 12 Photos by Jennifer and Mike Bassett.
Hands4Hope adult volunteers Genevieve Walk and Tori Loba share the evening with family members Carolyne White, Billiy White and Marie Shepherd (also a H4H volunteer)
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What’s more, each member is certified as a meditation instructor. As a group they’ve even taken several workshops with local spiritual life coach Dr. Kim Clarity. Teaching themselves to quiet their minds and tap into the universal love artists give to their creations and inspirations, helps each of them find creativity in their surroundings. “It’s like opening up people’s eyes and minds to different religions...they’re all the same,” Zephyr says. “You can find your own personal guidance in meditation; it’s there if you look deeper.” Still residing in Placerville after having grown up in the area, the guys feel it’s a pretty epic place to create music. Their love of the beautiful area, reflected in nature and the community living here, won’t have them relocating any time soon. “NorthL to R: Eric Opdyke, ern California, as a lover of Seth Ahern, Christopher Brown, the arts in general, has a Issac Benjamin Moore, Mike O’Briant and Tristan Brown great vibe for music. It’s up and coming like Seattle in last year—was met with such fan admirathe early ’90s,” Moore explains. “In Placertion that the group decided to produce ville, musicians are really supported and an acoustic follow-up called Love & Light. accepted; everyone is so open-minded. If “We had a lot of response from fans that I ever get rich and famous, I will still own a like our old stuff,” Moore says. “Some of the house in El Dorado County.” re-worked tracks are the first songs Mike and I wrote when we were only 20 years For more information, visit old; we just brought a new light to them.” elementofsoul.com. The band has performed in a varying array of venues—from churches to bars and county fairs to casinos. Driven forward, it seems, by both their individual journey and collective growth, the band Through June 29 – On the Cusp is now focusing on touring and playing Emerging Artists Show. See the at festivals with bigger names, staying works of cutting-edge artists (ages attuned as possible in themselves as well 18-30) at this innovative multimedia as their craft. “We want to keep it as open exhibition at ArtSpace at 459 Main as possible, with no limitations, and take Street in Placerville. For more deour music to the next level as a business,” tails, visit eldoradoartscouncil.org/ Moore shares. “You only get one shot in artspace/exhibit-schedule. life, so you might as well take it.”
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lacerville-based band Element of Soul’s (known as EOS) eclectic merging of sounds boasts a unique feel-good combination of reggae, pop, rock and folk, to name a few. Each vital component of their get-up-and-dance positivity is unique in its own way. After just four years together, EOS consistently celebrates this notion of soul, as they continue to grow and evolve. The band is comprised of six local friends: Issac Benjamin Moore on keyboard, sharing vocals and guitar with Mike O’Briant, Tristan Brown on lead guitar, Seth Ahern a.k.a. DJ Zephyr, Christopher Brown on bass and Eric Opdyke on drums. Moore and O’Briant, being the founding duo, compose the acoustic backbone of the group’s songs while each member contributes their own facet to the track. Their debut, self-titled album—released
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ushing 40 and preggers? No, this is not a reality show, but it is reality for an increasing number of women who have delayed pregnancy to pursue other plans or simply mature. Although age absolutely affects reproduction rates, conceiving midlife does happen (shout-out to Kelly Preston and company). So even if you’re late to the pregnancy game, you’re not out. Here, Dignity Health’s Dr. Carrie Gordon, OB/ GYN with Mercy Hospital of Folsom, advises on what to expect when you’re expecting later in life.
EXPECT POSSIBILITIES Advancing maternal age is still associated with an increase in complications for both the mother and child. “Over-40 mothers are two to five percent more likely to have gestational diabetes, placental abnormalities, high blood pressure and miscarriage than younger women,” Dr. Gordon explains. “The baby is also at risk of genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, premature birth, low birth weight, asphyxia and stillbirth.”
EXPECT PROGRESS The above information, combined with the Center of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) report that infertility affects about 11 percent of women (6.1 million), does not add up to the most favorable odds—but they’re not necessarily a deal breaker. “The options and availability for infertility treatments to women in the U.S. have improved over the past decades,” notes Dr. Gordon, crediting this progress for granting advancing-aged women, and those with significant medical problems, the opportunity to have a healthy preg-
nancy and delivery. She also relays that the number of women giving birth in their 40s and 50s is at record highs. “According to the CDC, the birth rate for these women has been increasing steadily for the last decade,” she adds. “This has been attributed to the improvement of reproductive medicine and prenatal care.”
EXPECT TO PROTECT It is essential to safeguard the body’s extremely fragile reproductive system. Take the necessary steps to prevent STDs, many of which don’t exhibit signs of infection, making regular checkups essential. Choosing the right contraception can keep you on fertile ground, so discuss details with a doctor. Fibroids, endometriosis, diabetes and cancer can also impact fertility as one ages. Given this information, step up the protective measures—don’t smoke or expose yourself to toxins, maintain normal body weight, eat a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly. Adds Dr. Gordon, “Starting folic acid supplementation three to six months prior to planned conception
is recommended, and make sure that all existing health problems, like diabetes and high blood pressure, are under control. Having regular visits with your health care provider can help you optimize your health prior to conception.”
EXPECT A POSITIVE OUTCOME No pregnancy is without risk, but there are plenty of good-news post-40 pregnancy stories out there. “We are seeing over-40 pregnancies much more often that are successful,” confirms Dr. Gordon, crediting better medical care with advancements in cutting-edge infertility treatment for improving midlife mothers’ chances of conceiving and having a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
EXPECT EXPERIENCE TO COUNT “In some ways, age is an asset, not a liability,” Dr. Gordon notes. “As women mature they can become more emotionally ready to be a parent. More life experience and financial stability can accompany a pregnancy for the older and wiser.”
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THE ISSUE Typically kids, particularly those with poor self-worth or who are easily influenced, seek approval through “sexting.” Youth compelled to act by someone they love or trust are also vulnerable, especially teens, since they inherently struggle to see the
mon than parents realize—and that no child is immune to it—there are certain personalities more prone to persuasion, including kids with a strong need for romantic or sexual attention, those without media limits or supervision, and those with an intrinsic lack of forethought.
THE SEXTING EFFECT Initially, the cost of sexting might include possible humiliation and exploitation, while long-term social consequences include
Further points of discussion include lack of control. Explain that information doesn’t disappear because it’s not there— it can be forwarded, copy and pasted, or saved. “Remind kids that, yes, the recipient might be someone they trust now… but no one can predict the future,” Dancy explains. “They put themselves in a vulnerable position to allow anyone to have compromising photos of them. [But] having a conversation about sex with your kid will not prepare them for how to handle sexting. Both need to be addressed.” Technologically speaking, kids are a step savvier than their folks, so foster open dialogue to educate and establish a mutual relationship where kids can come to you with questions and concerns. Also, set limits on technology usage and use logic (e.g., always consider age and maturity). Finally, communicate your parental right to monitor their activity and institute fair rules—no late-night technology in the bedroom or for long unsupervised periods. As trustworthiness and responsible usage of technology is exhibited, slowly loosen the reins, but never hand them over entirely.
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THE TARGET On average, sexting becomes an issue in middle school, when kids increasingly navigate social and romantic relationships without as much parental oversight. The mix of freedom, access and naïveté creates something of a perfect storm. Although Dancy feels sexting is more com-
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bullying, harassment and sexual objectification, which can lead to poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, etc. Legally, implications for minors discovered in possession of nude photos, which is considered child pornography, can lead to further trouble if discovered.
“THE TALK” 2.0 Preferably, approach the issue with your kids before they have access to a smartphone or media device. But don’t make the discussion solely about sex—focus on the real-world consequences of posting explicit or embarrassing material, and use examples of others who have been hurt by such actions. Pose helpful and thoughtprovoking questions like, “How did it affect their reputation?’”
KNOW THE CODE Don’t know an OMG from a TDTM? Here, a cheat sheet straight from Therapist Dancy, dancytherapy.com: 8: Oral Sex 53X: Sex A/S/L/P: Age/Sex/Location/Picture (in chat rooms) CU46: See You For Sex CUOL: See You Online CYM or CYE: Check Your Email DTD: Doing The Deed GAP: Got A Picture? LOB: Lying On Bed LOK: Lots Of Kisses PIX: Photos POS: Parents Over Shoulder TDTM: Talk Dirty To Me
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big picture. Society also exacts sway, normalizing and even glorifying under-age sex. “If a child or teen is spending a great deal of time online, you can bet they are seeing sexually explicit content,” explains Krysta Dancy, M.A., M.F.T., and supervisor/ co-director of The Place Within Counseling Center (theplacewithincounselingcenter. com). “It can begin to feel like it is normal. Everyone seems to be participating.”
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hen Matt Huckabay—executive director of local nonprofit, The Center for Violence-Free Relationships—had an idea for a program to provide mental health therapy for kids exposed to family violence, he also had a huge problem: it had never been done before. “It was our belief that if we could intervene in these kids’ lives, we could reduce the likelihood of them becoming a next generation of abusers or victims,” Huckabay says. “Were it not for the El Dorado Community Foundation being willing to take a risk on a new program, the Second Generation Project would have never been more than an idea.” The Foundation provided a $60,000 grant over three years to develop and pilot test the program, with outstanding results. The program is in full implementation today. Its work is one more example of the Foundation’s efforts to be a steward for people and organizations wanting to direct their philanthropic support to the most pressing local needs. Central to that steward role is the im30 stylemg.com - June 2013
El Dorado Community Foundation Staff: Pam Hagen, Marsha Repschlaeger, Megan Wolford and Bill Roby
portance of “smart giving.” “Every dollar we give is an intelligent, educated dollar,” says Bill Roby, the El Dorado Community Foundation’s executive director. “Rather than scatter money around and spread the veil of caring so thin that nothing gets done, we’re here to take on the biggest problems, resolve them, and move on to the next one.” Founded in 1992, the Foundation donates about $650,000 annually to causes and programs in the El Dorado County community. To the average person at Starbucks on any given Tuesday that may not mean much, but Roby puts it into sharp perspective. “Take a look around that Starbucks. Six or seven out of 10 people in there have been touched by the Foundation in some way. They, or someone they know has been served by, or needed information from, one of the nonprofits in the region that the Foundation has helped support.” Looking ahead, the Foundation is focused on three issues affecting the county: economic development, the homeless population, and the needs of foster youth—
a huge percentage of which are also part of the homeless community. Worse, research shows that many of the young girls are caught up in sex trafficking. Is $650,000 enough to really address these problems? The short answer is no— there’s always room to grow in meeting the need, but by focusing on its giving, the Foundation is able to make forward progress. By identifying the local non-profit agencies focused on these challenges, the Foundation can step in with auxiliary funding that helps them be more successful in achieving their missions. As a result of these efforts over the past 20 years, the successes streaming from the Foundation’s involvement are many, but Roby is quick to give credit where it’s really due. “For an organization like this to thrive takes a community that’s willing to invest in what we do,” he says. “We don’t look to donors to ‘give,’ we ask them to invest in efforts that make our community better.”
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une 29 brings the Bell Tower Brewfest to Downtown Placerville, a fitting tribute to a town that boasted the first brewery in El Dorado County and one of the first in the state. Jacob Zeisz was born in Germany in 1825 and worked as a brewer before immigrating to California around 1852, where he owned mining interests along Cedar Ravine. As gold played out, Zeisz turned to brewing Bavarian beer, establishing the California Brewery in 1856. After marrying Dorothea Hartman in Europe in 1859, he and his bride returned to Placerville where he began construction of the structure on upper Main Street, across from the Wilkinson-Hupcey Building. The brewery was completed in 1862 and included cold storage caves dug into the shale hillside, a spring in the basement, and a public room off the street. Zeisz operated the brewery until 1881 when he “returned to Bavaria because of business interests in Europe.” He left his wife and 10 children, four of whom were under 10 years old, in Placerville. He remained in Europe, never returning to his family. In 1887, Zeisz deeded the brewery, land, property, building and equipment to Dorothea who lived there until her death in 1919 (the family operated the brew-
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ery until 1890); she provided a livelihood for her family by renting rooms and running a dining room. In 1966, a car dealer purchased the building, later razing the structure and building a parking lot. Today, all that remains are crumbling walls and a stone sporting a keg and the words: “1862 J. Zeisz.” Zeisz befriended another local brewer from Germany, Fred Giebenhain, who
ventured to California around 1852 and mined in Gold Hill and Mud Springs (El Dorado) then opened a bakery in Gold Hill. In 1857, Giebenhain purchased the Mountain Brewery in Placerville—located at the west end of town on Pacific Street at the current location of Anova Architects. In 1861, Giebenhain built the brick house, later purchased by the Fausels, which stands in front of Anova. Giebenhain later built a steam brewery at the site; his Mountain Steam Beer won first prize at the St. Louis Exposition and was popular in El Dorado County, the Tahoe Basin, Comstock Lode, Carson City and Virginia City. On June 4, 1902, in the United States Health Bulletin of New York, Amos Gray, M.D., praised the health benefits of this beer. “The proper beer to drink and the purest and best is the beer from the Giebenhain Brewery of Placerville, Cal… Our staff of physicians have found that this beer yields the greatest tonic strength so much desired to assist digestion, and that it keeps down the temperature, thus preventing sunstroke, and establishes proper perspiration which promotes mental and physical activity, thus counterbalancing the effect of summer heat.” The Giebenhain family operated the brewery until prohibition in 1918.
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here’s something special about Fourth of July festivities, and this year we’re planning get-togethers that are simple, stress-free and kid-friendly. Stars and stripes? You bet. A red, white and blue palette? For sure. Here are just a few classic, nofail ideas to make your home and garden Independence Day ready.
1. PUT YOUR PICNIC ON WHEELS Gather your friends, neighbors, family members and dogs, and take it outside. Whether you’re heading into town for the annual parade or hitting the front lawn for a low-key picnic on the grass, this party works. Once you get the gang on board, prepare to take your party on the go. Load up a wagon and roll it to your destination.
2. PARK IT CURBSIDE Once the kids are outside, it’s important to have some activities planned before the pop-a-wheelies begin. Surprise your bunch by whipping out a basket of tricks filled with all sorts of goodies. Kazoos, pinwheels, yo-yos and bubbles always seem to do the trick!
3. LOAD UP ON PARTY PROPS In true Fourth of July spirit, fill a basket or bucket with red, white and blue trimmings. Visit the Dollar Tree or your local party shop and load up on all sorts of inexpensive items—from flag picks to metallic shooting stars and streamers. Don’t overlook the décor meant for tables, walls and ceilings—most of it will look pretty sharp on your two-wheeler, too.
Show off pride for our country with an adorable and delectable centerpiece. In honor of the date, display a metal “4” house number inside a vase filled with Americana-colored candies. Insert classic sparklers or berry skewers decorated with colorful ribbon flags and voila, instant centerpiece.
5. SPELL IT OUT Show your American pride with colorful letters. Buy plain wooden letters at a craft store or on Etsy and get creative with red, white and blue paint. Mix and match solid colors with stars and stripes. If necessary, coat the letters with polyurethane for durability.
6. FLAGS ON PARADE Display Old Glory as artwork. Start with a small flag and gently remove the cloth from the stick. Center the flag on a mat inside a frame with no glass. Glue only the top edge of the flag to the mat, so it appears to be blowing in the breeze.
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displayed year-round. Stitch a “USA” monogram onto a solid color throw pillow; use a button fastener to embellish another pillow with buttons in the shape of a star.
8. STARSTRUCK ENTRY Make a bold patriotic statement by sprucing up your front door with a ribbon-wrapped star. Loosely tie a ribbon around a metal star and loop the ribbon around a hook or outdoor light fixture; secure with a knot. Make the star the focus by hanging a wreath behind it. With these ideas at your fingertips, you’ll be ready to celebrate America in style!
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For even more tips, visit stylemg.com. Kerrie Kelly is an award-winning interior designer, author and multimedia consultant. She has authored two books: ‘Home Décor: A Sunset Design Guide,’ published by Oxmoor House, and the newly released ‘My Interior Design Kit,’ with Pearson Professional and Career Education. To contact her, visit kerriekelly.com or call 916-919-3023.
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Family Water Ski Nights and Family PWC (private water craft) Nights. For full details, visit sacstateaquaticcenter. com. Make sure you check out their kayak and canoe rentals and lessons, too: Lake Natoma is the perfect spot for some serene paddling. Take the boat out on Folsom Lake for wakeboarding, Jet-Skiing, fishing or just general wet and wild fun. For more details, visit parks. ca.gov/?page_id=500. Paddle up! Grab (or rent) your raft and float down one of the many rivers in our backyard; American River Parkway at
Floating along the American River Parkway with American River Raft Rentals Whitewater rafting with Beyond Limits Adventures
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get soaked Lights, camera, swim! The Folsom Aquatic Center is hosting a free Family Picnic and Movie Night on July 20 from 7-11 p.m. Space is limited to the first 500 entries. The pool also offers numerous programs and classes. For more details, visit folsom.ca.us/depts/ parks_n_recreation/aquatic/. Kids (and adults) can make a splash at the El Dorado Hills CSD Community Pool, which features two diving boards, water basketball, a zero-entry beach area,
shade with lounge chairs and tables, and much more. Swim lessons, various special events and family passes are also on tap for the summer. For more information, visit edhcsd.org/aquatics.html. Dive in daily to Cameron Park Lake and instantly chill out. The swimming lagoon is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 12; for day use fees and season pass info, visit cameronpark. org/cameron_park_lake.html. If you’re into evening watercraft activities, Sacramento State Aquatic Center hosts
the Sunrise Recreation Area is a popular launch spot (rentals available at raftrentals. com). If you want to get a bit further out of town, try Bear River in Grass Valley for some stunning scenery. Is going fast your forte? Then show off those white knuckles and head to Coloma for the “real deal,” with whitewater rafting down the South, North or Middle Forks of the American River. We like Beyond Limits Adventures for their friendly, skilled professional guides and deluxe 12-acre resort, allowing rafters to partake in multi-day trips (rivertrip.com). For more local outfitters, visit coloma.com/ recreation/whitewater-rafting. June 2013 - stylemg.com 37
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ROAR WITH THE CROWD Summer fun is enjoying America’s favorite pastime; thankfully, the Sacramento River Cats have every day of the week covered for your baseball enjoyment: Throwback Mondays (throwback uniforms, $.50 popcorn and hot dogs), Family Value Tuesdays ($1 hot dogs and desserts), Free Parking Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, Fireworks Fridays, and Sunday Fundays with pre-game activities for the kids, plus bobblehead giveaways and much more! (Oh, and great baseball.) For the full schedule, visit rivercats.com. Sacramento Capitals
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Instead of sweating it out on the tennis court, watch the pros do it for you (with more impressive results). Summer time is Mylan World Team Tennis time: Cheer on our Sacramento Capitals starting July 7 at Capitals Stadium, on the corner of Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights. To purchase tickets, visit saccaps.com. Summer means California State Fair time, which means Cal Expo Horse Racing at Miller Lite Grandstand from July 12- 21. Enjoy the excitement of thoroughbred racing and get free entry with your State Fair ticket. For details, visit calexpo.com/ events/cal-expo-horse-racing. Buck up, buckaroos—the Folsom Pro Rodeo is back in town! Official proceedings run July 4-6, but don’t miss a true symbol of the American West when the Cattle Drive kicks off the rodeo on Tuesday, July 3, followed by three nights of exciting pro rodeo events, including live music, nightly fireworks and interactive children’s 38 stylemg.com - June 2013
Bye Bye Birdie will run July 12-21, as well as Los Lonely Boys on August 13. Keep an eye on threestages.net for more shows and to purchase tickets. Doobie Brothers
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activities. Festivities commence with a Stars and Stripes Country Concert on Saturday, June 29. Giddy up! For more info, visit folsomrodeo.com. The sounds of summer will ring through Sacramento with some great music on offer. Three Stages in Folsom is bringing back that lovin’ feeling with the Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley on June 7; El Dorado Musical Theater’s production of
Thunder Valley Casino Resort’s Summer Concert Series will rock your socks off with Cheap Trick, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on June 7; Doobie Brothers on June 14; Huey Lewis & The News on July 13, Chicago on August 3, and many more! For show times and to purchase tickets, visit thundervalleyresort.com/entertainment/ headliners. Boz Scaggs will give the low down at Red Lion Woodlake Hotel’s Outdoor Grove on June 13; at Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Wheatland, don’t miss John Mayer (July 24) or Kid Rock (July 31); on August 10, Train will rock your flip-flops off. Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento is bringing big names like Pitbull (June 13), Bruno Mars (July 24) and Taylor Swift (August 27). To purchase tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.
Sacramento River Cats photo by Sara Molina - Sacramento River Cats; Sacramento Capitals photo by Rob Vomund; Bruno Mars photo courtesy of Atlantic Records; all other photos courtesy of their respective companies.
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Prime Patios For outdoor dining at its best, check out: 36 Handles in El Dorado Hills 36handles.com Bistro 33 in El Dorado Hills edh.bistro33.com Casa Ramos in El Dorado Hills casaramos.net
Doggie Dash photo by Stella Sweet Photography; Pups in the Park photo by Tia Gemmell; Bark in the Park photo courtesy of Sacramemto River Cats.
Diamond Springs Hotel diamondspringshotel.comcastbiz.net Hamptons on Sutter in Folsom hamptonsonsutter.com Placerville Brewing Co. & Restaurant placervillebrewing.com Relish in El Dorado Hills relishburgerbar.com Rock Creek Café in Placerville rockcreekcafe.com Selland’s in El Dorado Hills sellands.com Doggie Dash
Bring Fido Dogs are social animals too, and thankfully more and more area events are catering to our four-legged friends. At the Sacramento River Cats Bark in the Ballpark event on July 24, baseball fans and pooches can enjoy pre-game festivities and then watch the game together on Home Run Hill. For more details, visit rivercats.com. On June 8 at W illiam Land Park, Sacramento area pet owners and pups can enjoy a 5K scenic fun walk and raise money for shelter animals at the annual Doggy Dash, which benefits the Sacramento SPCA. As the SPCA puts it: “Walk for the animals, party for the pets!” For more information, visit sspca.org. Join in a 2K social dog walk for a good cause at the Beary Couture Walk-N-Wag
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for Ovarian Cancer Awareness, June 9 at William Hughes Dog Park in Roseville. Entrance fee is $20 and includes prizes, trophies, treats and T-shirts! To purchase tickets, visit bearycouture.com.
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Sacramento’s McKinley Park will be host to all manner of colorful canines at the 5th Annual Pups in the Park dog walk and costume contest, June 22 at Shepard Garden and Art Center (35th Street and McKinley Boulevard). Bring your pup and strut your stuff for a 1K dog walk around the park! A $20 donation includes entry into the dog costume contest and postrace drinks and snacks. Proceeds benefit Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary, Friends of East Sacramento and Youth Development Network. For tickets and more details, visit happytails.org.
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Concerts in the Park at the Folsom City Lions Park
You don’t have to pay to get a little culture; you just have to walk! Art walks are everywhere, and you could get exercise and culture if you plan out your summer right. The Second Saturday Art Walk in Historic Folsom runs through September and features music, entertainment, merchants and artists at various galleries throughout Historic Folsom; the Second Saturday of El Dorado Hills Art Walk runs from noon to 6 p.m. at Village Square Shopping Center and in addition to art, includes booths from local businesses, live music, a kids’ corner, plus beer, wine and food; in Placerville, the Third Saturday Art Walk runs year-round from 5-9 p.m. and features late-night shopping, demonstrations, music, refreshments and changing art shows at Main Street galleries and merchants. There’s also free music almost everywhere you look. Check out El Dorado Hills Showcase Saturdays with live music (89:30 p.m.) and merchants from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at El Dorado Hills Town Center, running monthly on the fourth Saturday of the month (through August) and starting June 22; Live on the Boulevard—the Thursday concert series held at the Town Center’s Steven Young Amphitheater from 6:30-8:30 p.m.— kicks off June 20. Gather with friends at the Friday Night Summer Concerts in the Park, Starting June 14 (through August 9) at El Dorado Hills Community Park. Music begins at 7 p.m. In Folsom, the Palladio Summer Concert Series will begin every Wednesday starting June 5 and go from 7-9 p.m. at the Palladio at Broadstone in the Piazza. Also in Folsom, catch Concerts in the Park at Folsom City Lions Park every Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Don’t forget about farmers’ markets this summer. They’re more than just a hip activity latte-drinkers do; they’re a smart way to save money on your fruit and vegetable shopping. Here’s the skinny on where and 40 stylemg.com - June 2013
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when to get great local eats from area farmers this summer: on Saturdays, head to the Historic Folsom Farmers’ Market (Public Plaza between the parking garage and Sutter Street) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; on Sundays, journey to the El Dorado Hills Certified Farmers’ Market (Town Center parking lot)
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from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; on Wednesdays, Burke Junction at Cameron Park is full of produce from 8 a.m. to noon; and Thursdays, venture to Whole Foods Market at the Palladio in Folsom from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., or to the El Dorado Hills Community Services District parking lot from 8 a.m. to noon.
Folsom Concerts in the Park photo courtesy of the City of Folsom; Live on the Boulevard photo by Jolan Nolan Photography; Palladio concert photo by David Gatti, Canyon Marketing; Avio wine tasting photo courtesy of Avio Vineyards; Farmers’ market photo coutesy of PlacerGrown; Third Saturday photo by Bill Robinson.
Whether you have a crew of kids or not, summer can get expensive when you’re trying to beat the heat and have fun. Luckily, the area has an abundance of free activities for locals to enjoy.
Bell Tower Brewfest photo by Bill Robinson; California State Fair night photo courtesy of Josh Coleman; all other photos courtesy of their respective organizations.
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FESTIVALS AND FAIRS Summer is becoming brewfest time in the Sacramento area, and 2013 is no exception. The first keg gets tapped on June 29 at Placerville’s 13th Annual Bell Tower Brewfest. It’s one of the premier craft brew events of El Dorado County, and the only time of year you’ll get to see the historic Placerville Bell Tower dressed up like a beer stein! To purchase tickets and for more info, visit placervilledowntown.com.
at Sandra’s Rose Garden and the Steven Young Amphitheater in the El Dorado Hills Town Center on June 8 from 6-9 p.m., the evening will showcase El Dorado, Amador and San Joaquin Counties’ fine wineries, breweries and several local restaurants. In addition to wine and food tasting, guests will enjoy live music and a fantastic array of items in a silent auction. For more details, visit wineattowncenter.org.
If your idea of summer fun entails wine, beer and food, then Rotary Wine at Town Center is the event for you. Held
“I love the smell of cotton candy in the morning…” It’s state and county fair time folks, so get ready for more baby animals
and deep-fried food than you can handle. Here’s the rundown: The California State Fair starts July 12 and runs through July 28 at Cal Expo; county-fair wise, you can get your Ferris wheel on at the El Dorado County Fair from June 13-16 at the El Dorado Fairgrounds in Placerville (eldoradocountyfair.org); head to the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth from July 25-28 for the Amador County Fair (amadorcountyfair.com); and from August 7-11, the Nevada County Fair will liven up the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley (nevadacountyfair.com). For even more food on a stick, visit cdfa.ca.gov/ fairs_&_expositions. June 2013 - stylemg.com 41
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KEEP THE KIDS HAPPY When the kids are happy, the family’s happy, right? And happy families make for a happy summer. The Sacramento River Cats get into the swing of summer with their River Cats Baseball Camps, running June 27-28 and August 1-2, featuring instruction from River Cats players and coaches. An exciting chance for kids to obtain hands-on instruction from future MLB stars! For more details, visit rivercats.com. The Sacramento State Aquatic Center Summer Youth Camps kick off in June for children ages 7-17, with instruction in everything from sailing and windsurfing to wakeboarding, whitewater rafting and much more. For more details, visit sacstateaquaticcenter.com.
Things get pretty hands on at Sutter’s Fort this summer with their Hands on History days: War in California! (includes black powder weapon demonstrations and scavenger hunts) will take place June 15; Mining the Miners: Sutter’s Fort and the Gold Rush will take center stage July 20, and Tools, Talent and Technology: Jobs at Sutter’s Fort will take place August 17. 42 stylemg.com - June 2013
Summer Youth Camps at Sacramento State Aquatic Center
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A chance to experience history as it was! For more details, visit suttersfort.org. Camp Discovery at the Discovery Museum Science & Space Center, combines innovative science projects, creativity challenges, outdoor games and, of course, fun! The curriculum revolves around central themes including space, nature and general science; what’s more, all science activities are based on recom-
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mendations from the National Science Education Standards and the California State Guidelines for Science Education, and are taught by experienced, professional staff educators. For dates and more details, visit thediscovery.org. Fairytale Town offers up a magical summer for kids and families, starting with their Annual Puppet Festival running Thursdays through Sundays, until June
All photos courtesy of their respective organizations.
The Folsom Zoo offers two terrific animal-friendly summer programs for kids, starting with their ABC Zoo Camp for children ages 4-7. Held at the Folsom Library, little ones will learn the wonders of the animal world through activities and hands-on interaction with some of the zoo’s outreach animals. The three-day sessions begin June 18 and run through July 25. A Junior Zookeeper Camp— for little ones ages 8-11 at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary—is the perfect chance for older kids to learn in a hands-on way what it’s like to be a zookeeper. You might even find yourself cleaning the bear exhibit! Five-day sessions begin June 17 and run through August 2. Both programs are popular, so sign up soon! To register, visit folsomzoofriends.org.
Style’s Favorite Frozen Treats Cool off this summer with some of our favorite local frozen treats. Shiver Sisters for shaved ice, El Dorado Hills, shiversisters.com ABC Zoo Camp
The Shoestring for malts, shakes, cones and sundaes, Placerville, 530-622-7125
Soil Born photo by Guy Galante; Puppet Festival photo by Dina Heidrich; all other photos courtesy of their respective organizations.
Zia’s for traditional gelato and espresso drinks, Placerville, ziasgelato.com Sweet Score Frozen Yogurt & Donuts for over 40 fro-yo toppings, Placerville facebook.com/sweetscore Soil Born Farms Summer Day Camp
Annual Puppet Festival at Fairytale Town
Yogaberry for a huge selection of fresh fruit and their original Italian tart yogurt, El Dorado Hills, eatyogurt.net
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30. And don’t miss a chance to bring the kids to the Family Campout on June 21 at 5:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. on June 22. The overnight adventure will feature a theater performance, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, bedtime stories and a sing-along; in the morning, wake up to a continental breakfast! For more information, visit fairytaletown.org. Soil Born Farms, a 55-acre ranch located along the American River Parkway in Rancho
Cordova, offers kids and teens a chance to explore farm, field and forest with their exciting summer day camps, held June 17 through August 9, and available for a wide variety of age groups. And don’t let your kids miss out on Kids & Teens in the Kitchen: Farm Pizza Party on June 29, where kids and teens can learn to cook using fresh, seasonal ingredients and enjoy the fruits of their labor! For more info, visit soilborn.org.
Start out with three fantastic and unique versions of the same George Gershwin song “Summertime,” and see where the day takes you... 1. “Summertime”—Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong 2. “Summertime”—The Zombies 3. “Summertime”—Janis Joplin with Big Brother & The Holding Company 4. “Summer in the City”—The Lovin’ Spoonful 5. “Panama”—Van Halen 6. “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark”—Fall Out Boy 7. “Party in the USA”—Miley Cyrus 8. “Cruel Summer”—Bananarama 9. “Summertime”—DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince 10. “Springsteen”—Eric Church
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SKIES AGLOW Summertime is Fourth of July time, and that’s when the night sky will erupt in sound and color with fantastic fireworks displays. Cal Expo is always at the top of the list for their huge display, starting at 9:30 p.m. on July 4 (part of their Independence Day Celebration, which begins at 6 p.m.); free admission and parking is $10. For more details, visit calexpo.com/ events/sacramento-independence-daycelebration. After every Friday and Saturday night home River Cats game at Raley Field, the popular fireworks show will illuminate the night sky. Bring a group and enjoy the show! 44 stylemg.com - June 2013
Fourth of July Family Celebration
There’s loads of local displays too, so you can have your choice of exploding aerial ordinance: The Folsom Pro Rodeo—running July 4-6—will have fireworks each night around 9:30 p.m., as well as the spectacular finale display on July 4. For more details, visit folsomrodeo.com. The popular Fireworks Jubilee at El Dorado Hills Town Center is back for another year to dazzle onlookers. On July 3, guests of all ages can ring in Independence Day with entertainment— including three live bands—beginning at 6:30 p.m. Spectators will also enjoy the 4th Annual “Badge to Badge” chili cookoff, a kids’ activity area, as well as enticing dining and shopping options from Town
Center businesses. New this year will be a Community Parade down Town Center Boulevard, starting at 6 p.m. For more details, visit eldoradohillstowncenter.com. It’ll be blast at the 4th of July Family Blast at El Dorado Fairgrounds in Placerville. Gates open at 4 p.m., with live music from 6-10 p.m. and fireworks once dark. For more details, visit eldoradocountyfair.org/ blast.html. Rancho Cordova does it up right with their Fourth of July Family Celebration, running July 3 from 4-11 p.m. and July 4 from noon to 11 p.m., with music and fireworks both nights. For the full scoop, visit ranchocordovajuly4th.com.
Fireworks Jubilee photo by Cory Montgomery; all other photos courtesy of Cordova Community Council.
Fireworks jubilee at El Dorado Hills Town Center
Eppie’s Great Race photo courtesy of brightroom.com; all other photos courtesy of their respective organizations.
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BREAK A SWEAT Celebrate America’s independence with a scenic 5K run/walk or 10K run through Lake Natoma’s bike trails at the 5th Annual Folsom Firecracker on July 4. The 10K kicks off at 8 a.m. and the 5K at 8:15 a.m. To register, visit folsomfirecracker.com. When things really heat up in August, head into the cool scenic hills of Pollock Pines for the Fleet Feet Run on the Sly Trail Runs on August 18, near and around the shores of Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park. Half marathon, 12K, 20 mile, and 50K options are available, with limited spaces
for each to ensure a great experience on the scenic trails. For more details, visit runonthesly.com. Sacramento’s landmark triathlon, the 40th Annual Eppie’s Great Race will be held July 20 at American River Parkway in Sacramento and Rancho Cordova. Kids can join in the fun with the US Bank Kid’s Duathlon (2-mile run and 5.5K bike ride, ages 7-17). For more info and registration information, visit eppiesgreatrace.org. Anyone for tennis? The Hangtown Women’s Tennis Club’s 27th Annual Hangtown Junior Tennis Clinic for grades 6-12 will take place June 3-7 at Union Mine High
School. The clinic will be led by nationally ranked tennis pro Martha Downing. The Hangtown Women’s Tennis Club meets at El Dorado High School for round robin play on Wednesdays from 8-10 a.m., June through August. Membership is open to women 18 years of age and older. For more details, call 530-626-5292. Venture out onto the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, aka the American River Bike Trail. Take it all the way from Beal’s Point at Folsom Lake to downtown Sacramento (or vice versa), or pick it up anywhere along the way. Idle time on your hands? There’s no excuse for summer boredom with so many hiking and biking trails at our toes!
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Presenting Style Magazine’s Boys & Their Toys special advertising section featuring some of our area’s best boating, automotive, off-road and moto-sports retailers, automotive supply, plus automotive repair, automotive detailing businesses...you get the idea. They have chosen to highlight their organizations within the pages of the area’s most read community magazine. Each month Style will choose a different industry to give the respective businesses a unique opportunity to stand out and promote their products and services. And when you visit these places, make sure you tell them you saw their profile in Style!
Steve Stymeist Auto Body 3948 Highway 49 | Placerville 530-622-7588 1001 S. Highway 49 | Jackson 209-223-7788 www.stymeistautobody.com
Repair all your big toys at Stymeist’s Collision Centers. Hey! Dents, cracks and scrapes are a sign you’re out there having fun! When damage happens, bring it to Stymeist’s certified fix-it team. RVs, boats, jet skis, trailers, 5th wheels, bumper pulls. Whatever you've got, we’ll fix and finish it like new. We repair interior and exterior damage to body, trim, fiberglass, SMC, plastic and Gelcoat, including custom fabrication and custom painting. We can even take on your full-size coach in our fully enclosed 60-ft. paint booths now installed at our Placerville and Jackson locations. Our goal is to make it look like damage never happened. So the only thing you might regret about Stymeist’s complete, fast, hassle-free repair job is having no “scars” to show off and brag about to friends! Our advice: grab a photo before we totally erase what happened.
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The Toy Tech 1063 Locust Avenue | Placerville 530-622-5900 | www.thetoytech.com The Toy Tech is a family owned independent repair facility specializing in the repair of Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Honda, Acura and Subaru vehicles. We pride ourselves on our renowned customer service and 16+ years of knowledge and experience in the automotive industry. Owner/operator David Lawrence opened The Toy Tech in October 2012 after working locally at different shops for the last 16 years. Fast, friendly service comes standard as does a free carwash at Splasherville with every paid invoice. We also feature one of, if not the lowest hourly rates in the county. Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs.
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At Automotive Excellence we do more than service and repair cars and trucks. We also perform full services on RV’s, Boats, and custom cars! No need to go “down the hill” anymore! If you need custom exhaust, suspension, tires, wheels, and more, we are the ones to call. For your RV, we do everything from smog inspection to repairing slides, servicing generators, and performing full inspections to make sure you are ready for your trip! Automotive Excellence is family-owned and operated, providing service to El Dorado County and beyond since 1999. WE have been voted #1 Favorite Auto Repair for 5 years in a row by Style Magazine readers, and we will continue to provide the BEST service! We are a Napa Autocare Center, providing a 24 month/24,000 mile warranty on most repairs. We are AAA approved station, and have a financing program available. If you haven’t been to Automotive Excellence yet, We invite you to make an appointment and let us show you how professional and honest service and repairs are performed. We look forward to providing you with excellent service!
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THE SHAPE: SQUARE THE SHADES: Round frames add curves to a square face, while the rounded edges of cat-eye sunglasses soften the angular planes.
Kayu Cebu in Natural Bamboo, $80 at kayudesign.com. Oakley Polarized FrogSkins, $140 at Town Center Bike and Tri, 4420 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills. 916-941-0900, tcbikeandtri.com.
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THE SHADES: An oval-shaped face can pull off pretty much any style with its balanced proportions, but wraparound frames can be most fitting. Soft angular frames also play up the shape; just be careful that the frame size is proportional to your face. Oakley Custom Polarized Radar, $200 at Town Center Bike and Tri, 4420 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills. 916-9410900, tcbikeandtri.com. Ray-Ban Wayfarer, $180 at Healthy Eyes Optometry, 4917 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills. 916-941-3800, healthyeyesoptometry.com.
THE SHAPE: ROUND THE SHADES: Rectangular-shaped sunglasses offset the roundness; oversized sunglasses give your face the illusion of being longer and leaner.
Oakley Little Black Dress in Dark Plum, $120 at oakley.com. Gucci Large Rectangle Frame with Horsebit Detail on Temples, $391 at El Dorado Hills Eyecare, 899 Embarcadero Drive, Suite 3, El Dorado Hills. 916-9396631, edheyecare.com.
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Taqueria Tepa #2 Refreshingly Unexpected by Bill McEnroe Photography by Dante Fontana
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ucked away in a Cameron Park shopping center off of Palmer Drive is a delicious find: a restaurant where the food is good and the cost, inexpensive. With the price of everything escalating, you don’t find this combination often. Having been to many taquerias, I was pleasantly surprised that my wife and I were actually seated and a menu was delivered—along with chips (very fresh) and two salsas (one mild and one mediumhot). After pondering the selections, our order was taken by the waiter. Where service has diminished in today’s business world, to acquire it—especially when not
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expected—is rare, and something found here. The restaurant itself is very clean and maintained. When an errant piece of paper was on the floor, the waiter immediately scooped it up. The old Mexican-style tables and chairs, along with the red tiled floors, added authenticity. F o r d i n n e r, I treated myself to steak fajitas and my wife had a taco salad with carne asada. Everything prepared is fresh and madeto-order. I know this because I asked for a minor variation in my entrée and it was exacted without any issues. The beans, rice and salad, which accompanied my Taco Salad (front) meal, were fresh, flavorful and filling. The steak was tender and well seasoned, and the vegetables were cooked correctly—grilled with a little crunch. My wife’s salad was prepared with fresh mixed greens (not the usual green shreds from a bag), tender carne asada, refried beans, avocado, sour cream and Mexican cheese. Needless to say, the entrées were not the typical served at many if not most taqueria-style restaurants. To find this quality of food and service so accommodating at such a kind-to-thewallet price is a true discovery.
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Taqueria Tepa #2, 3440 Palmer Drive, Suite 8B, Cameron Park, 530-672-1549.
The steak was tender and well seasoned, and the vegetables were cooked correctly—grilled with a little crunch.
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t was nearly 9 p.m. as my husband and I arrived at Cascada, but we were relieved to see a few other late birds enjoying dinner in the handsome (and sprawling) dining room’s cozy red booths. Our waiter stopped by with the traditional offering of chips and a trio of salsas (one mild, one spicy, and a delectable creamy bean dip) for us to nibble on while we perused the menu. With more than 50 items listed, you’ll be happy for the snack while you make your choices. We started off with the Camarones Don Felipe appetizer—succulent jumbo shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon and tossed in hot
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sauce. The creamy, picante dipping sauce served alongside was a welcome addition, as it cut the vinegar in the hot sauce without compromising heat. Most bacon-wrapped shrimp dishes end up being tough and chewy in an attempt to make the bacon as crispy as possible, but this one embodied a balance of crispy bacon with soft shrimp. Next, we moved on to our entrées: Brocheta and a “house specialty,” Pasta Mexicana. The first selection, brocheta, which translates to “skewer,” featured strips of sirloin steak sautéed with bacon, onions, jalapeños, tomatoes and melted jack cheese, served with cilantro rice, black beans and tortillas. The meat was of a higher quality then you’d expect in this type of dish (no tough gristle), and came scented with the flavors from the fresh ingredients in the sauté, rather than a heavy-handed marinade. The Pasta Mexicana was a creative take on traditional Alfredo, with a spicy red chile cream sauce atop penne, chicken, shrimp and über rich habanero sausage. The al dente veggies in the decadent dish (like zucchini and red bell pepper) served as a
welcome palette cleanser, for me. We couldn’t leave without trying the churros on the dessert menu—another great decision for the night. The dish was perfect for sharing with two churros nestled in vanilla bean ice cream and topped with gooey caramel. The churros were crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle. It was a perfect ending to a sweet, and spicy, evening.
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Cascada Restaurante & Cantina, 2222 Francisco Drive, El Dorado Hills, 916-934-0800, eatcascada.com.
Pasta Mexicana
restaurantguide Featuring restaurants and eateries in the El Dorado County Foothills ** = MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION POINT
• AMERICAN / CAFé / DELI Back Forty Texas BBQ 3977 Durock Road, #205 Shingle Springs | 530-676-4040 Hours: Tue.-Thrs. 11:00a.m.-8:00p.m., Fri-Sat 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m., Sun. 11:00a.m.- 8:00p.m. Cards Accepted: V, MC, D, AmEx We serve authentic Texas recipes. We have been voted number one caterer and number one ribs in El Dorado County. Dine-in, Carryout and Catering services are available. All of our dishes are made fresh from scratch daily. Our meats are slow smoked on our southern pride pit. Please come join us for a Texas-size meal. Bricks Eats and Drinks 482 Main Street Placerville | 530-303-3480 Burger Barn ** 6404 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines | 530-344-7167
Hog Wild BBQ ** 38 Main Street Placerville | 530-622-3883 Log Cabin Café 3220 Pondorado Road Camino | 530-644-0345 Mr. Pickles ** 4601 Missouri Flat Road Placerville | 530-642-1677 New Haven ** 6396 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines | 530-644-3448 Placerville Brewery ** 155 Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-295-9166 Shingle Springs Coffee Co. ** 4068A Mother Lode Drive Shingle Springs | 530-676-2623
• CHINESE/Mongolian China City Restaurant 4100 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-9888 Dignity Dragon Restaurant 415-A Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-622-4293 Grand China 4340 Golden Center Drive Placerville | 530-626-5679
• FRENCH Allez! ** 6180 Pleasant Valley Road El Dorado | 530-621-1160
• ITALIAN Papa Gianni’s Ristorante ** 3450 Palmer Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-2333
• JAPANESE Snooty Frog ** 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-677-9025
Kobe Sushi & Grill ** 3300 Coach Lane, #C-1 Cameron Park | 530-672-9210
Sweetie Pies ** 577 Main Street Placerville | 530-642-0128 Join us to feast on specialty scrambles, omelettes, pancakes and Belgian waffles hot off the griddle for breakfast. For lunch enjoy our best-seller chile relleno casserole, sandwiches and paninis galore, and delightful salads made with the freshest vegetables and fruits to pair with our hearty homemade soups. Don’t forget to leave room for our wonderful homemade desserts!
Shilla Sushi Bar 2943 Paul Bunyon Road Placerville | 530-644-5047
Que Viva ** 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-577-3330
The Forester Pub and Grill ** 4110 Carson Road Camino | 530-644-1818
ZacJack Bistro 3275 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-676-2969 Hours: Sun-Th: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; F-Sat: 8 a.m. 10 p.m. Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, A Serving Breakfast until 2pm everyday. Food type California bistro. Price range $10 to $20 ZacJack Bistro in Cameron Park is Zachary Jacques new casual everyday gourmet restaurant using farm fresh ingredients. Fresh breads are made every day and all dressings and sauces are homemade. We make our own breakfast sausage. We use Mary’s free range chicken, local fresh farm eggs, and all our beef and pork is California sourced. We serve wild, not farmed salmon. Open for breakfast lunch dinner everyday. Come visit us and see how every day can be gourmet.
Heyday Café ** 325 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-9700
Z Pie 3182 Center Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-621-2626
Buttercup Pantry 222 Main Street Placerville | 530-621-1320 Caffé Santoro ** 2531 Merrychase Drive Cameron Park | 530-387-4432 Centro ** 385 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-5500 Crystal Basin Bistro 3590 Carson Road Suite B Camino | 530-303-3749 Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Everyday Cards Accepted: V, MC, D, AmEx Crystal Basin Bistro is Upscale Food Up the Hill with a 5 Star Yelp Rating! Located right on Highway 50, we bring tasty, wine-friendly food to Camino. All dishes are priced between $6 and $8 and feature culinary stars like our Reuben Hoagie, Veggie Wrap and our Carnitas Tacos. We feature live music and a 3-course dinner for $15 on Friday nights. Check out our Summer Saturday Concert Series from May to October! Cuppa Coffee and More ** 442 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-9600
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• MEXICAN Cascada Restaurant 384 Main Street Placerville | 530-344-7757 Casa Ramos ** 6840 Greenleaf Drive Placerville | 530-622-2303
• SEAfood Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub 425 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-1091
• THAI Taste of Thai 1160 Broadway Placerville | 530-621-9559
If we’ve omitted your favorite restaurant or you find an error, let us know via email: info@stylemg.com.
For more restaurant listings in the El Dorado County Foothills and surrounding areas, visit our Web site at: stylemg.com and click on our extensive restaurant guide.
• on the menu • Sample Menu Selections Burgers Burger Cheese Burger Bacon Burger Jalapeño Burger Chili Cheese Burger Hawaiian Burger Bleu Cheese Burger Western Burger
Jr. 3.25 3.75 4.25 4.35 4.55 4.99 3.75 4.99
Reg. 4.25 4.75 5.25 4.35 5.55 5.99 4.75 5.99
Dbl. 5.25 5.85 6.50 5.85 6.55 6.99 6.75 6.99
Stuffed Burgers
1/3lb 5.99 1/2lb 6.99
Bacon Bleu Cheese, Bacon Cheddar, Mushroom Swiss, Jalapeño Cream Cheese
Western Stuffed
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Burger Barn 6404 Pony Express Trail • Pollock Pines 530-344-7167 Indoor & Outdoor Dining • Dine In or Take-out
Best stuffed burgers in town! Employee voted Number #1 in customer service two years in a row.
French Fries Fries
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Add Garlic or Cheese for .75
Beer Battered Fries 2.90 Sweet Potato Fries 4
Chili Fries 4.25
Hot Sandwiches / Cold Sandwiches Pastrami/ Roast Beef 5.95 Patty Melt 4.75 Ham & Cheese 4.50 French Dip 6.25 Philly 6.50 B.L.T 4.75 Reuben 6.25
Other Favorites Fish & Chips 2pc 7.99 4pc 9.99 Jalapeño Poppers 3.25 Zucchini 3.25 Onion Rings 3.25 Mozzarella Sticks 3.99 Chicken Nuggets 3 Small Salad 3 Deep Fried Mushrooms 3.25
Shakes over 30+ Flavors
Burgers, sandwiches, fish & chips, shakes, beers, espresso and more. Sun-Mon 11-5 • Tues-Sat 11-7
Shakes 1 flavor 3.25 Each additional .25 Barn Blizzard 4 Oreo, M&M, Butter Finger
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Broken Arrown Ranch all-natural boar sausage served with golden brown herb potatoes, grilled house-made rosemary bread, and two eggs cooked to order
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Pan seared fresh Scottish salmon filet, served with crispy, golden brown latke, seasonal al dente vegetables, cilantro pesto, and crisp Meyer lemon-shallot relish
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Lightly wilted baby spinach tossed with pickled red onion, wild mushroom ragout, green apple matchsticks, almondbrown sugar brittle, and smoke-cured bacon vinaigrette
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Fresh made dough brushed with garlic infused olive oil and topped with tomato confit, Asiago, Romano, Provaline, and Mozzarella cheeses and roasted garlic bulb drizzled with olive oil
Two country-style biscuits served with a side of creamy chicken velouté, herb potatoes, an all-natural house-made pork sausage patty, and two eggs cooked to order
Stuffed Artichoke
ZacJack Bistro
Roasted Garlic Flatbread
Crispy Sautéed Salmon
Boneless Beef Short Rib
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Beef short rib braised in red wine, house-made beef stock, mirepoix, and herbs, and served over Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables with a Bordelaise sauce and crispy onion strings
Desserts Gateau Saint Honore
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Pate choux pastry filled with vanilla crème patisserie and garnished with whipped cream and a caramelized sugar cream puff. Inquire about available flavors
Hours: Open 8 a.m., 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
Sample Menu Selections Appetizers Calamari Fritta
Entrées 10.95 (small), 13.95 (large)
Bruschetta
Ravioli
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Tomatoes, onions, garlic and basil dressed with olive oil, served with toasted bread
Our homemade meat filled ravioli, served in a meatsauce
Sausage & Peppers
Mussels, shrimp and scallops, served in a light cream sauce over linguini
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Meatball
Frutta di Mare
19.95
Pollo Francesco
17.95
Chicken breast, artichoke hearts and mushrooms, served in a cream sauce
Lunch Sandwiches 6.50, 6.95 with cheese
Our homemade meatballs, topped with meatsauce
Chicken Parmigiana
3450 Palmer Dr. Ste. 1 Cameron Park Inside Bel Air Shopping Center 530-672-2333 • papagiannis.net Reservations Recommended
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Vodka, cream and chillies blended in a marinara sauce, served over semolina wheat pasta
Sliced sausage links, bell peppers and potatoes, sautéed in olive oil
Papa Gianni’s Ristorante
Gnocchi alla Vodka
Deep fried calamari, served with a spicy marinara dipping sauce
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Vitello Saltimbocca
Chicken breast, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella
Desserts
Italian Submarine
Tiramisu
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Toscano salami, pepperoni, coppacola, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, mustard, mayonnaise and vinaigrette Hours: Tues-Thurs: 11am - 2pm; 5pm - 9pm Fri: 11am - 2pm; 5pm - 10pm • Sat: 5pm - 10pm Sun: 5pm - 9pm • Closed Mondays
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Veal cutlets, sautéed in white wine then layered with proscuitto, provolone and mushrooms
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Lady finger cookies dipped in espresso and layered with a marscapone whipped cream
Cannoli
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Italian pastry filled with creamy ricotta, rum and chocolate
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taste Grilled Carne Asada Tacos 200 Easy Mexican Recipes by Kelley Cleary Coffeen (Robert Rose, Inc., 2013, $24.95) Tip: There are several different cuts of meat you can use for this recipe. Skirt steak or minute steaks are best due to the thin cut and quick cooking time. • 1 1⁄2 lbs beef skirt or minute steak (see tip) • 12 6- to 8-inch flour or corn tortillas • Pico de Gallo (see following recipe) • 2 limes, each cut into 6 wedges
Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, garlic, jalapeños, teriyaki sauce, bell pepper, sugar and salt until sugar and salt have dissolved. In a large resealable plastic bag, add marinade and meat and seal. Work marinade through meat with your fingers. Refrigerate meat for at least 2 hours or for up to 6 hours. Preheat greased barbecue grill to medium. Remove meat from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill meat for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from grill and let stand for 8 to 10 minutes. Carve meat across the grain into thin slices, then cut into bite-size pieces. To build tacos, skillet warm tortillas. Divide meat equally among tortillas and top with Pico de Gallo. Fold tortillas in half. Serve with a sliced lime. Makes 12 tacos. Pico de Gallo • 4 tomatoes, seeded and diced • 4 green onions, greens parts only, minced • 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced • 2 serrano chile peppers, seeded and minced • 1 onion, finely chopped 56 stylemg.com - June 2013
dinner date Food and Wine for the Season • 2 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro • Juice of 2 limes • Kosher salt In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, serrano chiles, onion and cilantro. Add lime juice and mix well. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or for up to 24 hours. Add salt to taste just before serving. Makes 2 cups.
SEAN MINOR FOUR BEARS CHARDONNAY 2011 CENTRAL COAST Sean Minor and his family live in Sacramento, but source grapes from all over California to make their wines. Considering the quality, Minor obviously has some great grape sources, as he produces top caliber wines at reasonable prices. I have been a fan of Sean Minor wines for several years, but think his current line-up includes some of the best available. I especially like the Chardonnay from his Four Bears label, named for his four children and sold at an affordable price point. Minor also produces wines under the Sean Minor label—which are a little higher in price (in comparison to the Four Bears’ bottles)—including a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Pinot Noir and a red table blend. Sean Minor Four Bears Chardonnay 2011 is a great summer wine, full of apples and white peach flavors. With a little butter, a little oak and a little acidity, it’s amazingly balanced and will keep every Chardonnay drinker at your party happy! Selling at about $14 a bottle, this wine’s a perfect choice for barbecuing with friends and will definitely complement this month’s recipe, Grilled Carne Asada Tacos. —Richard Righton, Owner Bidwell Street Bistro in Folsom
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Marinade • Juice of 3 lemons • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1⁄2 cup drained sliced pickled jalapeño peppers • 1⁄2 cup teriyaki sauce • 1 tbsp. minced red bell pepper • 1 tbsp. granulated sugar • 2 tsp. kosher salt
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REST YOUR HEAD (AND FEET!) Manhattan has many more hotel options than Brooklyn, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a good deal this side of the East River. The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge has comfy rooms and quick access to public transportation. In the off-season (read: winter), rooms with one king or two queens start around $199/night. During the summer, prices are higher, starting around $230/night. Hotel Le Jolie is a 54-room boutique hotel within walking distance to many shops and restaurants in Williamsburg, one of Brooklyn’s hippest neighborhoods. A standard room with a queen bed nears 60 stylemg.com - June 2013
$189/night. If you like feeling like a local, Le Jolie is the spot for you.
PROSPECT PARK Prospect Park is Brooklyn’s Central Park. It was designed and constructed over a 30-year period by the same Manhattan park masterminds, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. The park is a 585acre oasis featuring a 90-acre meadow (perfect for picnics and flying kites), an intricate system of pools, streams and waterfalls that culminate in a 60-acre lake, and Brooklyn’s only forest, which is home to a wide range of animals. The
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park also houses an ice rink, a bandshell, a carousel, and a zoo—a must-see for families where the daily feedings of the sea lions are a favorite.
Page 64: Brooklyn Bridge sign photo by Kim Goosmann; Brooklyn Bridge photo by Kim Goosmann; B&W Brooklyn Bridge photo courtesy of Brooklyn Tourism; New York Marriott photo courtesy of New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. Page 65: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Palm House at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Prospect Park photos courtesy of Brooklyn Tourism; Brooklyn Museum and Fountain at Prospect Park photos by Kim Goosmann; Grimaldi’s photo courtesy of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria.
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PROSPECT HEIGHTS Now home to some of the best horticultural displays in the world, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, in Prospect Heights, was an ash dump in the 19th century. At 52 acres, the garden includes a number of “gardens within the garden,” including the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, the Cranford Rose Garden, and the Shakespeare Garden, which features more than 80 plants mentioned in the writer’s plays and poems. You’ll also find plant collec-
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tions, the Steinhardt Conservatory and an art gallery. Needless to say, it’s easy to spend hours here. Once you leave the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, it’s a quick stroll to the Brooklyn Museum. The museum is housed in a 560,000-square-foot, Beaux-Arts building and is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country. Permanent collections range from ancient
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Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary art. Don’t miss the Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden on the first floor. It was created in 1966 as a space to display architectural sculptures rescued from NYC demolition sites, and is a beautiful sampling of the detailed buildings still standing in older parts of the city. Save money and buy one $20 ticket for admission to both the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the museum.
There are four rules for eating at the world-famous Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: No credit cards. No reservations. No slices. No delivery. So you better show up hungry and with cash in your pocket. You’ll soon discover no pizzeria does it like Grimaldi’s, with the coal-fired brick oven that gives their pizza a “unique smoky flavor and a crisp crust that is just not possible with gas, convection or wood ovens.” The pizzeria opens at noon on most days and typically there’s already a line outside, so arrive early. Once you’re done with your pie, it’s a quick 15-minute walk to the Brooklyn Bridge walkway, which packs spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and the new Freedom Tower.
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The local watering hole, Brooklyn Brewery, was founded in 1988. Featuring an award-winning roster of year-round, seasonal and specialty beers, it’s become one of the top craft beer producers in the world. The brewery grew twice in size in 2012 and is expected to quintuple this year. Stop by Friday evenings for Happy Hour, or Saturdays and Sundays for tours and tastings. Reservations for tours can be scheduled Monday through Thursday between 5-7 p.m. June 2013 - stylemg.com 61
escape CONEY ISLAND What’s a trip to Brooklyn without a stop at Coney Island? Home of the annual Mermaid Parade held every June, Coney Island has something for everyone, ages 8 to 80. Hit up the Wonder Wheel for a smooth ride and beautiful views of the beach, or ride the Cyclone Rollercoaster for stomach-dropping thrills. When hunger hits, head to Nathan’s Famous (home of the annual Hot Dog Eating Contest!). And curl up next to that special someone to watch the free fireworks show every Friday evening in the summer. With all this on your itinerary, you’ll do as the Beastie Boys said—“no sleep till Brooklyn!”
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1. WHITEWATER ADVENTURE Adventure awaits you at Whitewater Connection in Coloma. Now is the perfect time to experience rafting the American River. Trips from $94, whitewaterconnection.com.
Fair trade meets style when you visit EcoLogical in Placerville. Your pretty little head won’t survive summer without one of these handmade elephant grass fedoras. $18, facebook.com/ecologicalshop.
Words can’t describe the adoration we feel for this silky summer dress by designer Sweet Sinammon. Found at Ambiance in downtown Placerville, this lightweight beauty can be worn all summer long. $65, ambiancethecollection.com.
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5. CHILL OUT Treat yourself to the perfect summer drink at Caffé Santoro in Cameron Park. “The Cure” is a refreshingly delicious ice blended beverage. $6.30 for 24 oz., caffesantoro.com.
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he hurler steps into his box and eyes the behind. The striker grips his timber and digs in, looking to tally an ace with a good shot past tenders and scouts. But if it’s caught, it’s a hand. Three hands and you’re down. Meanwhile, the cranks are in the stands, just waiting for a chance to razz the sir for a bad call. And if a ballist shows some ginger? Well then, huzzahs all around. Huh? Welcome to baseball, circa 1880, when fouls didn’t count as strikes, seven balls was a walk, the pitcher could fake his throw, and it wasn’t unusual—or illegal— for a defensive player to hide the ball in his armpit. And here in 2013, you can still see it played that way. The eight-year-old Gold Country Vintage Base Ball is a league based in Amador County and the brainchild of Mike “Goose” Kerry, a former Amador school superintendent who had a love of both the game and its history. “When he retired it was his idea to bring vintage baseball to the West Coast,” says “Dirty” Dan Duran, a player and one of the league’s biggest advocates. “There were vintage leagues on the East Coast at the time, but none out here.” Kerry’s idea was to start one as a tribute to “Mudville 9,” the famed team from the classic poem “Casey at the Bat,” which some legends say was based on a 19th century team from Stockton. Six clubs, from Jackson, Ione, Rancho Murietta and now a squad in Folsom, with names like the Crushers, Miners and Pioneers, play nearly every spring and summer weekend, including three games at Folsom Lake High School on June 16. Jackson resident Duran, 36, whose playing name is “Dirty” (“All players had nicknames back in the day,” he notes), has been suiting up since the beginning. He played high school ball in Roseville and joined the league after moving to the Gold Country. When watching a game, everything is 66 stylemg.com - June 2013
so authentic you half wish it was sepia toned—from the uniforms, which are custom-made by a vintage uniform company and cost upwards of $300, to rules and lingo, which the players actually use. “Aces,” for example, are runs. Players are “ballists,” with infielders known as “tenders,” outfielders, “scouts.” Spectators are “cranks” (still an apt description for some today), outs are “hands,” and top-hat wearing umpires are known as “sirs” because, after all, baseball was a gentleman’s game. Bats are “timber” (and look like it), and if a ballist shows some “ginger,” it means he hustled. These guys were, and are, tough: “Fielders’ mitts are literally no more padded than a leather gardening glove,” Duran says. Fielding a hard-hit grounder requires not only quick reflexes but ample finesse, too. As for catchers—“behinds” back in the day (good thing they changed that one)—their gloves were slightly more padded but not enough that “hurlers” (pitchers) could throw with the velocity you see now, so they made up for it with an array of trick pitches, which become more effective as the game progresses (the ball becomes misshapen the more it gets hit). That also makes things interesting on defense. “There’s no such thing as a routine play,” Duran sighs, massaging several bruised fingers from the game I watched. The league consists of young guns in their 20s to men in their 60s, and Duran says they would love to expand. “We want to get into Roseville and Sacramento,” but admits there is some trepidation, not just because of the initial cost of uniforms and gear, but also because those who have never seen the game before “get a little apprehensive about hard balls being pitched from 50 feet away.” Because that’s another piece of authenticity the guys adhere to: The pitcher is 10 feet closer than in the modern game and “strikers” (batters) don’t wear helmets. Find a game, come out, and let ‘em hear your huzzahs, because no matter what era, cheering is still music to a ballists’ ears.
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“The Uncensored Message that My Wife Asked Me Not to Write…” Dear friend, Well, at first, my wife asked me not to write this. We had a big discussion about it. Finally, she understood what I was trying to do, and actually helped me write this letter to you. Here’s the thing. In my office, most of the people that come in to see me tell me they’ve “tried everything.” They’ve had “every” test, wound up with huge medical bills, and are still no better off. Often, they’ve been subjected to medications that have only served to temporarily mask symptoms. That’s not what most people are looking for.
might never regain feeling again in her left leg. A friend of mine convinces me to give his doctor a try. This new doctor does an exam takes some films, and then ‘adjusts’ my wife’s spine (he tells us there is compression in her body creating pressure on the nerves that are affecting her legs.) The adjustment is very gentle, and post exams and films are taken to assure the adjustment is successful.
Health, or the lack of it, very often has simple causes, and very reasonable corrections. That’s what I’m going to tell you about. But, before I tell you more, let me On the way home from our visit tell you something about me… my wife states that she felt At the time, I’m about to become a tingling in her legs! Oh, did I brand new father. For nine months mention that this doctor is a my wife and I are excited and a bit chiropractor? Within a few short nervous to meet our unborn months, she has full use of both daughter. Then it happens, my legs. I’m so impressed with the wife is having complications so the results, and the other ‘miracles’ doctor induces her one month that are shared with us at his early. The labor is exhausting and office, that I eventually went to the cord is wrapped around my chiropractic school myself. And daughter’s neck. With no time to that’s how it happened! spare, the doctor delivers our baby by way of forceps. Our newborn is Back to what my wife (at first) lifeless when we first meet her, and didn’t want me to write. It’s that my wife is physically, mentally, chiropractic is one of the biggest and emotionally spent. “secrets” in health care. Few people (relatively, only 10% have After a week in the intensive care been to a chiropractor) know unit my daughter, Aislyn, is well about it. And many of the rest enough to go home. Sadly, my could be helped if they only knew wife is not doing well. She has the true story. My wife could have limited use of both of her legs and been confined to a walker or is checked out of the hospital with possibly a wheelchair had we not a walker. Our lives become a been encouraged to seek challenge as she cannot carry our chiropractic care. So, I often feel baby from room to room, and I am like shouting it from the away most of the day. The doctor’s mountaintop! Is that at the hospital are perplexed so “professional?” Well, maybe it is, they refer us to a neurologist. We or maybe not. But, I’ve decided left with a grim prognosis that she people should know.
Many of my patients travel well differently to care, but we get over an hour each way to see me terrific results. It’s that simple! for various problems like: Exciting Offer-Look, I know you’re smart. You want to get to Headaches the cause of your problem, and not Migraines just cover it up with drugs. When Chronic pain you are one of the first 20 people Neck pain to call and schedule a new patient Shoulder/arm pain exam (by JSeptember u n e 3 0 t h28, , 2 02012) 13 Whiplash from car you’ll receive that entire exam for accidents $37. That includes x-rays, a Backaches computerized postural analysis Numbness in limbs and a detailed report of findings. Athletic injuries The whole ball of wax, and, there Just to name a few… are no hidden fees. But, call right away because we expect to be Here’s what some of my flooded with calls as this exam patients had to say: normally costs $275. Again, there’s only 20 of these slots, so After my first adjustment, it don’t miss out and call today (by law, this offer excludes was like the floodgates were open. . I have been twisted up Medicare/Medicaid recipients.) for over 20 years and for the Great care at a great fee…Please, I first time I am moving in the hope that there’s no right direction. misunderstanding about quality -Sam W of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at Dr. Hassey’s technique proves I a great fee. My qualifications…I’m didn’t have to be in pain for the a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. rest of my life. I was able to get I’ve been entrusted to take care of back to the active life I enjoy. tiny babies to pro athletes that -Toni S. you may know. I just have that low exam fee to help more people who As amazing as this may sound, I need care. have been symptom free since my first visit! My assistant is Kristen Katie and she is a -Greg G. really great person. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at After many years of major home. We have a wonderful shoulder pain, I saw Dr. Hassey service, at an exceptional fee. Our and after a few corrections the office is called NUCALI SPINAL constant pain was gone. CARE and it’s at 1200 Suncast -Tod J Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. Our phone number is 916-626-4300. I have more stamina, am less Call Kristen Katie today for an stressed and I have increased appointment. We can help you. energy. Thank you and God bless. - Tantra M. -Matthew Hassey, D.C. Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with P.S. When accompanied by the their health problems. But I can’t first, I am also offering the second really take the credit. The truth is family member this same that I’ve never healed anyone of examination for only $10. anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. Of course, all people respond
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