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fairytails
pending many of my younger years on my familys dairy farm, I was accustomed to rubbing shoulders, so to speak, with numerous cows, calvesand a few pasrandom goats. However, the farm didnt end at the fenced pas ture line. You see, I was one of those kids whose mom could never say no to any cute (or not-so-cute) animal in need of a home. At one point in time we had five dogs of varying makes and models; three cats with at least one of them expecting a litter at any given time; three chinchilla hamsters that also separeproduced at lightning speedand why we did not sepa rate them, I dont know; lastly, one chameleon lizard (my brothers) that always freaked me out as it stared straight at me when I would relentlessly search for the little ugly thing in his jungle cage. Oh, wait, throw in a saltwater aquarium with a community of creatures, and there you have it a small petting zoo within the Patterson-family compound. I guess you could say that we were never lonely as kids; even if one of us was home alone, the pet posse had us surrounded. There were personalities, not to mention pet fur, at every turn. My mom probably the most compassionate and giving person I know has definitely instilled a love of animals within me, and there have been few periods in my adult life when I have been without a pet companion of some sort. Now that my daughter Olivia is going into second grade and navigating what I call the mother hen phase of littlegirlhood, she delights in feeding and grooming her dolls, as well as bossing younger children around. She has also started asking me for a new baby brother OR a puppy. Option B won with a landslide victory. Enter the new puppy: Lulu Rene. Definitely a surprise, Olivias dad met her one afternoon with a nine-weekold, black-and-white-splotched pup in hand. It was love at first sight for everyone and needless to say, Lulu had us at hello. There is nothing quite like the distinctly-delicious scent of puppy breath. And, there is nothing like the joy of giving a helpless animal a healthy home full of love. And this month, in one of my most favorite issues of the year, we present you with stories of precious animal rescues and their fairytale endings. From horses to cats, dogs and birds, there are too many animals found in inhumane conditions and in need of tender loving care. This month in Saving Graces: 3 Local Animal Rescue Stories we spotlight and celebrate the inspiring animal-lovers among us and the heroic efforts of local animal rescue organizations that have stepped up to the plate in service of all things animal. Also, if you are in need of a reason to smile, look no further than the pages of Styles annual People and Their Pets weve got cute covered. It is our hope this month that you will be inspired by both humans and animalsand follow that through with a visit to your local animal shelter (find a list at stylemg.com). A friend for life is waiting for you. Desiree
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ongratulations to two Woodcreek High School students who received $1,000 scholarships from Denios Farmers Market. Both students work at the market, and they were recognized for their academic achievements and participation in community service. Recipient Jessica Decoque will attend Sacramento State and major in nursing, while Joshuah Kerby will attend UC Davis and major in business economics...Style extends a huge round of applause to Roseville High School teacher Valerie Erb, who was recently awarded the title of Teacher of the Year for the Roseville Joint Union High School District. Later this year, she will go head-to-head with teachers throughout Placer County for the county-wide Teacher of the Year award. Way to go Valerie!... May 21st was a charitable day in the Roseville community; three local charities received large donations from local events. During Rosevilles Community Safety Day, over $21,000 was raised for The Keaton Raphael Memorial and the Roseville Police Activities League, both youth organizations. Each group will receive over $10,000. Also, the inaugural PEACE Survivors Run raised $30,000 for PEACE For Families, a nonprofit that provides assistance and shelter for the victims of domestic abuse. What an inspiration!...The Placer Arts League has announced the winners of their annual open juried show. The Best-in-Show award was presented to Ann Henderickson of Penryn for her painting, Giant Bird of Paradise. She was chosen from a pool of 70 Placer County artists. The first place winners in each category include Bonnie Armstrong of Roseville, Pam Cushman of Auburn, James English Babcock of Lincoln, Autumn Moon of Lincoln, Craig Johnson of Granite Bay and Alexandra Badolian of El Dorado Hills. For full awards details, visit lincolnarts. org...The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program of Auburn has moved to a new location. The new address is 11484 B Avenue. Phone, fax numbers and email addresses are still the same. For more information, visit placer.ca.gov/WIC...John Adams Academy, a new charter school in Roseville, opens for the first day of school on August 22. They will also host a Kick-Off Pancake Breakfast on August 20. For more information, visit johnadamsacademy.com... Congratulations to Thunder Valley Casino of Lincoln, which has just been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating. It is currently the only casino resort in the Sacramento area to receive this honor. Out of all of the AAA-approved properties, only 3.6 percent have a Four Diamond rating. Congrats!...The Kamphefner Family of Loomis is pledging a $1 million contribution to renovate the pool at Del Oro High School. They will match donations up to that amount and will also spearhead fundraising for the remaining amount to finish renovations. Many local businesses have also pledged their financial support. For a full list of the businesses and to find out how you can help, visit deloroaquaticcenter.com...International public safety group 9-1-1 For Kids awarded two Placer County heroes, 10-year-old Ashley Walcker and Roseville Public Safety Dispatcher Sondra Christian, on June 23. Ashley called 911 after her mother had collapsed, and she calmly followed all of Sondras instructions. They were honored for their appropriate responses to the emergencyThats all for this month, but check back in September for Styles annual Art & Wine feature issue! Send your news to: [email protected].
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rom August 9-13, Folsoms Ciros Pizza will donate 20 percent of all sales during this one-week period to Folsom Music Boosters. Be sure you have the clubs event flyer to give to your cashier. For more information, visit folsommusic. orgThe Rotary Club of Sacramento named the Powerhouse Science Center as the recipient for the proceeds from their 27th Annual Bids for Kids fundraiser, which raised a record-setting $388,000 in support of this local educational facility. For more information, visit powerhousesciencecenter.orgLooking for a volunteer opportunity? Contact The El Dorado County Department of Human Services to assist in visitation between parents and children who are currently receiving reunification services. If you would like more information, call Sylvia Matassa at 530-642-7134.Voting is now open for the Be The Voice singing competition, hosted by El Dorado County Habitat for Humanity. The top 10 finalists will be selected based on the number of likes received on their Facebook audition videos. On August 1, the top 10 contestants received their own special code for SMS/Text voting and can invite friends and family to vote with that code. Each text vote will cost $5 and will be donated to the EDCHFH. Voting ends August 20th, and the top 10 will perform at the Hoe Down event at Burke Junction in Cameron Park (see this months Agenda for complete event details.)Great news for Folsom! Come October, Whole Foods will have a brand new location at The Palladio. Features of the new store will include a beer garden with exterior enclosed seating, along with tasty food fare, a stage to showcase local artists, and a culinary specialist who will teach customers how to cook bulk items with six or fewer ingredients. Stay tuned to Style for more information on the grand opening or visit wholefoodsmarket.com for the latestThanks to a $20,000 gift from the Intel Foundation, the Gateway Academy was able to host five summer camps in the Sacramento region, the last of which will be held this month at Folsom Cordova Unified School District. The local camp will take place August 3-5 for 6th through 8th grade students, who
Save the Date: Friends of the Folsom Librarys Book Sale, September 9-11
will be introduced to a technology-based curriculum designed by Project Lead The Way (PLTW). For more information, visit pltw.comMark your calendars! Its time for a little Folsom rivalry at the second annual Crosstown Cup, scheduled for September 17 at Prairie City Stadium in Folsom. Soccer teams from two Folsom high schools will compete for the city title. Last year, Vista Del Lago beat Folsom High in both games, so its sure to be an exciting competition this year! Dont miss it!...The Friends of the Folsom Library book sale will be September 9-11. Admission
to the special preview sale held at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 9, is $5 and youll get a first look at thousands of gently used books, audio books, CDs and more. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Folsom Library. For more information, visit folsom.ca.usThats all for this month, but check back in September for Styles annual Art & Wine feature issue! Send your news to: [email protected].
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whatsup......................by Kourtney Jason

is the season for apples! As summer draws to a close, fall will be upon us and that means the opening of most Apple Hill ranches September 4-7. Mark it in your calendars now! Take the family on a day trip filled with delicious snacks, fun activities and more. Visit applehill.com for more detailsShakespeare will be in Lake Tahoe through August 21 for the annual Shakespeare Festival. More than 25,000 people attend this month-long event at the Sand Harbor State Park for great shows, scrumptious foods and flavorful wine. Visit laketahoeshakespeare.com for more detailsThis years American River Music Festival will be held September 16-18 at Henningsen-Lotus Park and will include live music, riverfront camping, jam sessions, workshops, art vendors, food and beverages and more. For the list of acts performing and for more details, visit americanrivermusic.org Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Contact the El Dorado County Department of Human Services to assist in visitation between parents and children who are currently receiving reunification services. If you would like more information, call Sylvia Matassa at 530-642-7134If you love reading and you love pets, weve got PAWS for Reading at Cameron Park Library just the program for you! PAWS for Reading at Cameron Park Library offer children the chance to enhance their reading skills by reading to therapy dogs. The reading program has been benefiting local children for more than two years, and all participating dogs are retired/career-changed Labrador retrievers. To get involved, register by calling 530-621-5500 and stop by the library every Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m. The Senior Health Education Program in Pollock Pines is seeking volunteers to instruct exercise groups. Training is available. Contact Senior Information & Assistance at 530-621-6369 if you can assistIn its fourth year of awarding grants, the Womens Fund El Dorado recently awarded $50,000 to community organizations serving the Western Slope of El Dorado County. The recipients of this years Focus Grants are the Community Resource Center in Placerville, Food Bank of El Dorado County in Diamond Springs, Assistance League of Sierra Foothills in El Dorado Hills and Senior Peer Counseling of El Dorado County in Placerville. Congratulations to all!Did you know that one out of every three residents in El Dorado County is over age 50? With this large growth in the older and wiser population, a new online resource for those in the second 50 years of their life is now available. Visit 2nd50yrs. org to check it out!On August 15, Larry Dawes, MSW-CMC of Eskaton Senior Connections will host Diagnosis Dementia and provide insight and information on the myths and realities of memory disorders and their causes. On August 29, Dawes will also lead training in Caring for the Caregiver, a class focused on identifying signs of caregiver stress while providing suggestions on how to alleviate and cope with that stress. Both events start at 1 p.m. on their respective dates at the Greenwood Community Center. For details, call El Dorado Countys Family Caregiver Support Program at 530-621-6151Thats all for this month, but check back in September for Styles Annual Art & Wine cover feature! Send your news to: [email protected].
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Susan Goto
When Susan Goto was sent to a Japanese internment camp at 9 years old in 1942, she had no concept of the value of a good education. She remembers vividly her struggle to educate herself during her six years in the camp, noting that: The teachers we had were often not credentialed. They were brought in because they couldnt get jobs. The experience inspired her true passion for education, and Goto went on to a successful, 25-year career as an elementary school teacher in Roseville. Now retired from teaching, Goto has moved on to become president of the Roseville City School District Board of Trust and works tirelessly to improve the quality of education in Roseville by building new schools, updating older facilities, and bringing new technologies into the classroom. She is also an advocate for physical education and nutrition programs; she hopes to create a bright, healthy future for all children in the district, including her two grandchildren. And luckily for the residents of Roseville, Goto has no plans to retire from public life anytime soon. I love the connection I make with people in the community, she explains. It keeps me happy and going. Amber Foster
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Q: What advice would you give to your younger self? A: Take risks. Q: What comes to you naturally? A: Smiling. Q: Are you high or low maintenance? A: High. Q: Biggest life inspirations? A: Teachers. Q: What are you most proud of? A: My many family accomplishments. I have a daughter and son, both college graduates. Q: Favorite humanitarian cause? A: Volunteering my services to the community. Im a board member for my church, Roseville Parks and Recreation, and the City. Q: Best words of wisdom youve received? A: Keep your feet on the ground, dont worry if you dont know all the answers. Gerry Gunther
React when life throws you a curve ball? Take time for yourself?
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Cindy Abraham
For Cindy Abraham, coordinator for the Gallery at 48 Natoma in FolFol som, there is an art to displaying art. I get all this art delivered and plopped down in the middle of the gallery, and I have to make sense of it, she explains. Its like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. Despite the difficulty involved, there is no denying that she loves her job. I think art is one of the major unifying subjects in the world, she enthuses. Her goal? To bring great art to the local community and make it accesacces sible to people of all ages and backgrounds. An avid painter, art advocate and mother of two girls, Abraham pubhas worked hard her entire career to keep art education alive in pub lic schools teaching art technique and starting volunteer, hands-on art history programs in school districts throughout northern California. Its one of the legacies Ive tried to offer to the communities Ive lived in, she says. I dont think its right for a child to grow up not having a rich cultural education. Amber Foster
& QA
Q: What advice would you give to your younger self? A: Dont worry. Everything always works out for the best. If you think positively, good things will happen, even if they are not what you expected. Q: Biggest life inspirations? A: Books. I read everything, from best sellers to the Bible. Q: What are you most proud of? A: Definitely my wonderful husband and our two daughters. They are talented, bright and beautiful. Q: Favorite humanitarian cause? A: Hands4Hope. Q: Best words of wisdom youve received? A: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I always try to encourage emerging artists and let them know that there is a place for all kinds of art, from pretty to provocative.
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Judy Knapp grew up in an abusive and domestically violent household. SeekSeek ing comfort, she turned to her pets for the unconditional love she needed during those tough years. As she grew, so too did her passion to protect the innocent and dependent beings of the world. Neither children nor animals were put on this planet to be abused, she says fervently. As former director of education and training at The Center for Violence-free Relationships, Knapp became a familiar face at local schools where she facilitated presentations on bully prevention, personal safety, healthy relationships and more. She also created a Personal Safety for the Developmentally Disabled program, which helps mentally and physically challenged members of the community learn self-defense and other protection skills. Knapp implemented a myriad of other programs at The Center, including the Safe Pet program, which provides animals with temporary shelter while victims escape abuse. Knapps new position as executive director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of El Dorado County brings her new challenges. While her job description has changed, she remains steadfast in promoting respect for our communitys youth. Every child needs an extra friend, she says. A mentor can provide a child with new knowledge, different experiences and a wider perspective of the world. That one person can help a child develop new skills and healthy relationships, and therefore lead a successful life. Lisa M. Butler
How Do You...?
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Q: Whats your biggest pet peeve? A: People who manipulate others; hypocrites. Q: Are you high or low maintenance? A: Very low; I dont care about jewelry, clothes or other genderstereotypic things. Q: Biggest life inspirations? A: My husband, Jim, and his gentle soul. He helps me grow and supports my dreams and goals. Q: Best words of wisdom youve received? A: The only person you have control over is yourself; no one can make you feel a certain way without your permission.
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Author/Writer: Maya Angelou Escape: Ocean, mountains Guilty Pleasure: Anything with chocolate Local landmark: Horsetail Falls Memory: Birth of my children and grandchildren Musician/Band: Any music with purpose Saying: Kids dont care how much you know, until they know how much you care.
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re you ready for the start of the school year? Let Roseville Parks, Recreation and Libraries help you get started with another great year of school fun. Need a place for your kids before or after school starts? Register for Adventure Club, located on Dry Creek and Roseville City School District locations. Adventure Clubs provide a safe, caring environment for the elementary, school-age child. Activities are designed to meet a childs social, physical and intellectual needs; plus, Adventure Club is a great place to make new friends and hang out with old ones! To learn more about this great program, including the flexible enrollment options, call 916-774-5505. If you dont need Adventure Club but do need homework help for your children, the lili brary is the place to be. Visit any of Rosevilles three libraries, Monday-Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m., for free homework assistance led by trained volunteers. For more information, visit roseville.ca.us/library. After youre prepared for the transition back to the school year, look for the Fall Activity Guide to add some great activities in your free time. The Guide hits the streets on August 17! Pam Allen For more information or to view the Fall Activity Guide, visit roseville.ca.us/guide.
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Im going on vacation soon and will have to leave my dog. What should I know about the differences between in-home pet care versus a dog resort?
Both professional in-home pet care and dog resorts are great options for pets because experienced animal lovers are providing care. The best choice for your dog often depends on how your pup responds to your absence. If your dog behaves well when you are not around, in-home care would allow him to stay in the safety and comfort of his own environment with his normal routine. On the other hand, if your pup can get a little crazy when no one is home, he might need the supervision and socialization that a dog resort would offer. Regardless, doing thorough research on your options is always recommended.
Anne Lesemann Home Buddies Premier In-Home Pet Care 916-969-6932 myhomebuddies.com/roseville
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WHATS IN SEASON NOW: Red, yellow, green, cherry, heirloom, beefsteak, vine-ripened, picked-at-the-peak-offreshness, you name the variety, you name the color fresh and juicy tomatoes! DID YOU KNOW? While virtually all commercial tomato varieties are red, some tomato plants, especially heirlooms, produce fruit in other colors, including green, yellow, orange, pink, black, brown, ivory, white and purple. Less common variations include tomatoes with stripes, multiple colors and fuzzy skin. Tomatoes are thought to origi originate in Peru. The name comes from the Aztec xitomatl, which means plump thing with a navel. When Euthe tomato was introduced to Eu rope in the 1500s, the French called it the apple of love. The Germans called it the apple of paradise.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says there are 25,000 tomato varieties (for examples, visit stylemg.com) roughly divided into several categories, based mostly on shape and size. FRUIT OR VEGETABLE? Its bothdepending on your point of view. Scientifically, the tomato is a botanical ovary a sac that contains egg cells (seeds) and therefore, is classified as a fruit. Until the late 1800s the tomato was classified as a fruit, therefore avoiding taxation. Legally, this was changed after the Supreme Court ruled that the tomato is actually a vegetable (and is now taxed accordingly). Get your local fresh produce at Foothill Farmers Markets Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Whole Foods parking lot in Roseville, or Saturdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Rocklin RC Willey parking lot. And theres a new market on Thursdays at Mahany Park in Roseville! For an updated schedule, visit foothillfarmersmarket.com. Carol Arnold and Jocelyn Maddux For the recipe to make Tomato and Zucchini Gratin, more on what to use tomatoes in, tomato tips and where to buy them locally, visit stylemg.com! For more information about PlacerGROWN and the Foothill Farmers Market Association, visit placergrown.org and foothillfarmersmarket.com.
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The moment I entered Crush 29, I was smitten. Stone walls, lit fireplaces on either end of the space, and a grand circular bar in the center gave way to eleganceand fun. I grabbed a bar stool, opened the menu and found a list of specialty cocktails. Each drink sounded better than the last with options for sweet, tart, strong and even spicy, but I finally settled on the Cherry Lime Drop. This cool cocktail is shaken with Skyy cherry vodka, cherry juice and freshly squeezed lime juice, giving it a refreshing sweet and sour taste. Sunset orange and pink in color, the crafty cocktail arrived in a martini glass with a sugared rim and was garnished appropriately with a cherry and lime wedge. It looked like heavheav en and tasted even better. The first sip was a burst of tartness, but the sugared rim and cherry juice sweetened the finish. A great choice to pair with an appetizer, this libation could even serve as dessert! Its that delicious. I slowly sipped and relished my tasty drink that was not too strong and not too sweet, both indicators of a good beverage for me. I definitely plan on going back to Crush 29 for my Cherry Lime Drop fix, as well as everything else on their menu! Crush 29, 1480 Eureka Road, Roseville. 916-773-2929, crush29.com. Paris Narayan
Pets trivia!
In honor of our annual People and Their Pets feature issue, we invite you to test your knowledge on the celebrity owners of these adorable animals!
Celebrity
1. This former Girl Next Door found

playmates in her pet ferrets Sid and Nancy.
2. Yes, even this multi-billionaires

pet Puli named Beast has his own Facebook page.
3. This A-list actress recently said

goodbye to one of her favorite doggie Friends, Norman.
4. Who could be on this pet owN-
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5. This NYC-based actor may not

walk his Maltese dog Figaro down wall Street, but he does walk the pup through Central Park.
ith the school year right around the corner, its time to start looking into after-school care for the kids. The City of Rocklins Parks and Recreation Departments Kids Junction and Preschool are the perfect programs for you and your family. Registration is currently ongoing. Well known for its safety, reliability and convenience, Kids Junction is the only before- and after-school program that operates on all Rocklin Elementary School campuses. Kids Junction is a state-licensed, feebased recreation program, just steps away from classrooms, and offers safe and supervised activities for children enrolled in grades K-6. The program operates 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, based on the Rocklin Unified School District calendars school days. Rocklin Preschool is a school-year-long program as well, operating on most Rocklin Unified School District calendar days. Rocklin Preschool is designed to prepare your child for entrance into kindergarten. All participants must be potty trained; children are registered in classes by age according to birth date. Three-year-old classes meet for 2.5 hours per day, twice a week. Four-year-old classes meet for three hours per day, three times a week. Fees are prepaid on a monthly basis. See our Web site for testimonials, inclusion program details, registration information and a short video of Rocklin Preschoolers in action.
Chris Meyer
6. This recent Oscar-winning actress just had her first baby, but shes been a mother to Whiz, her pet Yorkie, for years.
7. This Australian actors best friend

isnt a wolverine; its his French bulldogs Dali and Peaches.
8. This actress may have shared

her last kiss with her dog Thurman Murman, who is named after a character in the holiday movie Bad Santa.
9. Bo, a Portuguese water dog,

lives in the most famous house in the U.S. with this owner.
10. This actor doesnt need 300 pets

he just needs his pet pug Lolita. Kourtney Jason
For more information, visit rocklin.ca.us or call the Sunset Center at 916-625-5200.
Foodie Find photo by Dante Fontana; all other photos courtesy of their respective organizations.
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In collaboration with the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the finale of summer from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the EDH Community Park. Dance to the music of PosterChild (classic rock) and Foreverland (Michael Jackson tribute), and enjoy interactive games, thrilling inflatables, yummy food, local businesses, free giveaways and more. There will be plenty to see and do, so dont miss the summer celebration of the year! For more information about this event or other happenings, visit edhcsd.org or call 916933-6624.
For complete daily schedules, event entry details and links, volunteer opportunities and more, visit folsomcyclebration.com or call 916-355-7366.
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meet WolF-Dog Kya!
hen picked up as a stray in the Sonoma area, there was concern that beautiful silver-gray Kya could be part wolf. This was a problem because in California, wolf-dog crosses are not available for adoption to the general public due to safety concerns. The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary was contacted with the hope that there would be a place for her. The staff always thinks long and hard about adding any new animal to the Zoo family, but the final decision about Kya was made by her future roommate wolf-dog-hybrid Lincoln. It was love at first sight. Kya was flirty with Lincoln and he was obviously pleased that she had become a part of his life. The Folsom Zoo Sanctuary advises and teaches that wolf-dog crosses can be risky pets. Roberta Ratcliff
In the mood for ItalItal ian food but cant jet to Tuscany for the weekend? sergios steak & seafood in Folsom is one of the next best things a charming eatery with a genuine Tuscan atmosphere. The regular menu features fresh pastas with tempting sauces and hearty dishes, such as chicken Parmesan and filet mignon. On a recent Friday visit Sergio himself greeted us, and our waiter came quickly to tell us about the evenings specials and suggest some wines to complement our meal. A dish that Sergios is known for and my selection for the night is their lamb shank. Delizioso! Braised in the oven with porcini mushrooms in a brown sauce, it was tender, comfortingly elegant, and served alongside roasted potatoes and vegetables. Another tasty treat found on the antipasti menu, the Fried Calamari, was delightfully light and crispy and drizzled with lemon and dipped in a simple marinara sauce. As a finishing touch to a fabulous dinner, Sergios offers a complimentary chocolatini (mousse) for all, and a limoncello shooter for the adults. sergios steak & seafood, 322 east Bidwell street, Folsom. 916983-4300, sergiosfolsom.com. Janet Scherr
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Photo of Kya by Judy Bujold. All other photos courtesy of their respective organizations. Foodie Find photo by Dante Fontana.
he fourth annual family-friendly Cyclebration takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18. From speedy time trial pros to those still tooling along on training wheels, Cyclebrations 13 different events provide plentiful fun and action for everyone! A special Friday evening Fam Jam event shifts the action into sky-high gear, as BMX pros perform gravity-defying aerial flips, tricks and jumps at the Folsom Bike Park. Spectators who are inspired by the action may test their skills during an open-ride session at the Fam Jam; entry is $5/person. The hub of the Cyclebration action takes place Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Festival and Expo in Folsom City Lions Park; admission is free. The festival includes a bike show, music, activities, product demos and displays, food vendors and a beer garden. Many of the days races and rides start and finish on the festival grounds, making it a great place to catch up with friends and family and to watch the action. Saturdays events include the Gold Rush Century rides, with 100-, 62and 30-mile options; the Willow Hill short-track mountain bike race; mountain bike and Folsom South Canal time trials; Folsom Family Scavenger Hunt; Cyclocross; and the Folsom Challenge Criterium races. Sunday offers two distinctive events that are all about speed: mountain bikers race on a cross-country course that begins at Folsom Prison, continues through the hills and ravines on the prison property, and ends in the Rodeo Arena. Road cyclists and handcycle racers compete by division in the Willow Creek Circuit Race, riding a lap-style format through a flat, fast course in Folsom (in the business park near Maximus) with an exciting straightaway sprint finish. Hop on your bike and catch some of the thrilling speed and action; great vantage points are plentiful along both courses! lesley miller
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What are your suggestions for at-home ways i can relax and decompress from the weeks build-up of stress?
Our homes and lives are filled with daily stress, so the number one suggestion for relaxing and decompressing at home is making time for you. Take 30 minutes a day to relax and do something just for you: draw a bath, read a book, give yourself an athome facial, enjoy the warm summer nights by sitting out on the patio with a glass of wine. Whatever it may be that decompresses the daily stresses of life, be sure to make time for it.
Janelle Harris, Spa Director Asante Spa 530 Post Court, El Dorado Hills 916-933-8905, asantespaedh.com
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how long are mattresses supposed to last? how do i know if im buying a quality one?
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In 10 years, you use your mattress almost 10 times as much as your car. However, youll likely accept a decline in car performance, but expect your mattress to perform like new for years despite extensive use. We consistently see customers replacing a premium conventional mattress that is less than five years old. A well-built mattress with durable, flexible components will generally last about 10 years. Wear should occur gradually without dramatically affecting comfort or function. Look for mattresses that are designed for function and built to last. All-natural latex foam and independent carbon steel coils are more durable and more comfortable than those found in conventional mattresses. Some companies will even offer a full 10-year warranty on every mattress they sell. To put it another way, either your mattress wears out or you do.
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im going on vacation soon and will have to leave my dog. What should i know about the differences between in-home pet care versus a dog resort?
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ouve been sitting in the stands, watching the kids long enough! Adults, its time to get in the game! The Placerville Recreation Department offers adult sports leagues to encourage fitness, healthy competition and fun in the form of organized sports. Choose from three-on-three basketball, five-on-five basketball, volleyball and softball leagues. Join the three-on-three basketball league and play on Wednesday nights at Markham School, or try the five-on-five league at El Dorado High School on Sunday evenings. With our adult coed volleyball league, choose from a six-on-six or four-on-four league, and play Tuesday nights at Markham School. New seasons begin throughout the year and teams are guaranteed a minimum of seven games each season. Our largest adult sports program, the adult softball league, plays in the spring, summer and fall. Mens, womens and coed divisions are available, as well as our newest Wooden Bat division. Games are held Sunday through Friday at Lions Park in Placerville. For all leagues, players form their own teams and are placed into competitive divisions. Individuals who are interested in joining a team can contact the Recreation Department to be placed on our free agent list. Kimberly stewart For more information, visit teamsideline.com/placerville or call the Placerville Recreation Department at 530-642-5232.
First, there are two versions of home pet-sitting. Either your friend is only coming to your home a couple times a day to feed and let your dogs out to potty, or your friend is staying at your house with your dogs. If you have dogs that are used to being part of the family, having someone come only a few times a day can leave your dog feeling anxious, lonely and bored. This could possibly result in barking, howling, chewing and digging, and maybe potty accidents in the house if your friends timing doesnt match your dogs needs. If youre lucky enough to have a trusted friend/dogsitter stay in your home while youre away, then you have the best of both worlds. Your dogs can continue their routine with the human interaction they require to feel happy, safe and balanced. But, if you do not have that special person, then finding a dog sitter that will take your dogs into their home is the next best thing. This prevents any squabbles and no one will be separated from the family unit. Your dogs are temporarily another familys dogs while youre away.
Susie Baggett, Owner The Family Dog [email protected], 916-802-6923
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For a complete listing of all of our recreation programs, visit cameronpark.org or call the Cameron Park Community Services District at 530-677-2231.
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ummer fun continues to sizzle in August, but also brings with it the start of school and the reopening of the Teen Center! After school, teens in grades 6-8 can come to the Community Center and utilize the teen centers computers, video games, gym, tutoring services and more! The Center will be open beginning the week of August 10; participants need to sign up in advance and are welcome to stop by and check it out. Recreational preschool also begins this month. Sign up for the Kinder Kids program a three-day a week, three-hourper-day program which is a great way to help prepare your child for school and give you a break from the action, too. Theres one last chance for swim lessons before school! Evening swim lessons are available at the pool through August 11. Also, take advantage of the free family swim day on Saturday, August 13, from 1-5 p.m. This is just a part of the all-day celebration for the 50th anniversary of Cameron Park. During the day, there will also be a Kids Zone at Christa McAuliffe Park and a concert at 7 p.m. with Dave Russell. On Friday, August 26, listen to the sounds of the band Caravanserai, the Santana tribute, at the final Concert on the Green. The free event will be held at Christa McAuliffe Park; music begins at 7 p.m. The KidzCamp program (ages 6-12) has two more sessions in August with weekly themes of Space is the Place and Play with Food. Weekly activities include special guests, gymnastics at Tumble time, Kidzart, time at Cameron Park Lake, a special trip each week and lots more. Lastly, dont miss out on the UK International Soccer Camp, August 1-5. Adults, dont feel left out! You can join in the action by signing up for an adult basketball league or one of the drop-in sports at the gym. You can try Tai Chi, ballroom dance, truffle- and sushi-making, CPR, hunter safety, Zumba, yoga or meditation classes. Cameron Park Lake will be open until August 14 for swimming, exercise, picnics, boat rentals and tennis. Tina Helm
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papa giannis ristorante
When it comes to dinner at our house, its sometimes hard to please everybody. But the one dish that even the youngest members can agree on is pasta! After a busy day at work, and in an effort to alleviate some pressure on my wife to prep dinner, I jumped online and selected a handful of dishes from Papa Giannis Web site, gave them a ring, and let them do the dirty work. When I arrived, the food was hot and ready. Missing out on the family atmosphere and friendly staff by getting takeout was one major drawback, but Papa Giannis food was more than satisfying in the comfort of our back patio. The Baked Penne was a hit with our kids, and my wife loved the Ravioli in Meat Sauce. They also included salad and fresh-baked garlic bread although that didnt stick around long! Papa Giannis is conveniently located in the Bel Air shopping center off of the freeway in Cameron Park, so nabbing some great Italian food is a painless affair. The ristorante also offers a wide range of reasonably priced lunch specials to fight off midday hunger. Next time youre in need of satisfying Italian food, and dont have the time to break out grandmas from-scratch recipes, let Papa Giannis craft a tasty meal for you and your company. Papa Giannis Ristorante, 3450 Palmer Drive, Suite 1, Cameron Park, 530-672-2333, papagiannis.net. Aaron Roseli
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august events
August is National Panini Month
Woofstock 2011 Come out to JohnsonSpringview Park in Rocklin from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for this dog-friendly event. Proceeds will benefit various canine rescue groups. Pets must be on a leash at all times. For more information, visit woofstocknorcal.com.
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11th Annual Northern California Blues Festival
Eleven different bands will perform this year at the two-day festival in Auburns Regional Park. The event includes a Kids Zone and arts and crafts vendors. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit norcalbluesfest.com.
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Hosted by Bayside Church in Roseville, this one-night event aims to raise awareness about innocent girls forced into the sex slave trade. For tickets, visit awarenesstoaction. eventbrite.com
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14th AnnuAl Chipping AwAy At Childhood CAnCer MeMoriAl golf tournAMent
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Support the Auburn Symphony and the Auburn Chamber of Commerce at this fourperson scramble format tournament beginning at 1 p.m. Cost includes green fees, range balls, cart and dinner. For details, visit auburnchamber.net.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Check out Placer Community Theaters interpretation of this classic musical. Featuring Elly Award-nominated actor Kenny Gagni as Joseph, this ambitious production is sure to be a delight! Visit placercommunitytheater.org to purchase tickets and find out more.
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this golf tournament is held in partnership with the Keaton raphael Memorial, a non-profit organization for children battling cancer. tee time is at 8 a.m. at the Morgan Creek golf Club in roseville. to register, visit childcancer.org.
August 6-7 NorCal All Sports Health & Fitness Expo. Held at the
Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, this outdoor event features everything from presentations, interactive workshops, and shopping. For more information, call 530217-3488 or visit norcalallsports.com.
Rachel LIVE! A Signing Time! Foundation Benefit Concert. The star of Signing Time will perform a
concert at the Valley Springs Presbyterian Church in Roseville. The event will be translated in American Sign Language and all proceeds will benefit the Signing Time Foundation. For tickets or to donate, visit signingtimefoundation.org.
August 19 Paint & Sip. Indulge in some vino and embrace your inner artist at American Visions Art Gallery in Granite Bay. Tickets are $40 and include a canvas, paints, brushes, a glass of wine and snacks. Call 916-351-1623 to sign up.
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20-21 Celebrate the tomato at the High Hand fruit sheds! This free event showcases local farmers especially tomato producers and includes a tomato tasting, locally grown food, and arts and crafts... all with a tomato theme! For more information, visit highhandnursery.com.
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Stay up all night and play mini golf for a good cause! The top 144 people who raise the most money will play in the tournament at Sunsplash Roseville; the top 3 finishers win prizes! Proceeds will benefit The Gathering Inn of Roseville and their work for the homeless. Register at tgimidnightmadness. dojiggy.com.
Grape Days of summer Wine TasTinG
Enjoy the best wines that Placer County has to offer during a weekend filled with vino. You can even meet the winemakers and the grape growers! Tickets are $10 and provide access to each winery. Visit placerwine.com for more information.
For even more events happening in our area, log on to our Web site: stylemg.com and click on Calendar. Email your events to [email protected]. And, be sure to check out our Blog!
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The event is open to the public and starts at 7 August 2-7 Camelot. Music Circus presents the Tony award-winning musical about King Arthur and his court at Camelot. To purchase tickets for the limited run, visit californiamusicaltheatre.com. August 6 Fairytale Towns Moonlight Costume Ball. Arabian Nights is the theme of this fundraiser that will benefit Fairytale Town. For ages 18 and up, this event gives adults free range to have fun and act like kids again. Tickets are $10 on pre-sale and $15 at the door. For more details, visit fairytaletown.org. August 6-7 The Heritage Trail. Check out 19 different museums from Roseville to Tahoe in this annual cultural event. For the list of participating museums, visit theheritagetrail. blogspot.com August 7 A Touch of Understanding SpaA-Thon. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bella Toscana Salon in Roseville will host a spa day to benefit A Touch of Understanding, a nonprofit seeking to end discrimination against people with disabilities. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 916-342-7556. August 13 Poppy State Cat Club Cat Show. Cat lovers will enjoy this event at the Placer County Fairgrounds that features more than 200 pedigreed cats. The event is open to the entire family, and tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and military personnel. Contact Mary at 530-417-4405 for more information. August 13 & 27 Summer Movies in the Park. Enjoy an evening in the park with friends and neighbors viewing a great family movie on a 30foot screen. Movies start at dusk; come early for food from local vendors and kids activities. The August 13th movie is Astro Boy at Royer Park; August 27 is Babe: The Gallant Pig at Kaseberg Park. For more details, visit rcona.org. August 19 Opening Reception for the Rudy Browne Exhibit. Wine, dine and meet the artist himself at The Arts Building Gallery in Auburn.
p.m. For more details, visit placerarts.org. August 20 Relay for Life Auburn. Join walkers of all ages in this 24-hour relay that benefits the American Cancer Society. To participate, email [email protected]. August 23-28 Miss Saigon. From the creators of Les Miserables comes this classic love story based on an opera by Giacomo Puccini. The musical is an international hit and is one of Broadways longest running musicals. Dont miss out on this fantastic show! For more details, visit californiamusicaltheatre.com. August 26 Junior League of Sacramento "Wine & Dine." Held at Raley Field, this great night of food and wine will be accompanied by live music. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. For more details, visit jlsac.org. August 26 Womens Golf Fundraising Tournament. Support Sierra College Womens Golf by participating in this fundraiser at the Whitney Oaks Golf Club in Rocklin. Registration ends on August 19; to sign up, call 916-652-8555 or 916-201-7094.
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September 11 NorCal KidsFest & Tri the Rock Youth Triathlon. Combining the popular annual KidsFest event with the Youth Fun Triathlon sponsored by the City of Rocklin, this event will benefit Sierra Family Services and feature activities, entertainment and more for healthy family fun. For more information, visit rocklin.ca.us.
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September 11 Third Annual Charity Golf Classic. Hosted by Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck, LLP at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Lincoln, , this annual tournament includes hole-in-one contests, women's and men's longest drive awards and more. Dinner, silent auction and raffle will follow. All proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks. To register, visit knchlawgolf.com.
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August is National Panini Month
Its a GIrls NIGht: Bag It for Braxton Tickets are just $5 for this three-hour handbag silent auction at the Folsom Community Center, and all proceeds will be donated directly to the family of Braxton Killam of Florida. For more information, visit itsjustyourstyle.com.
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The Cappuccino Cruisers will host this car show featuring a tribute to the forefathers of car customizing, live music, awards, raffles and more. For more details, visit capcruz.com.
Cameron Park Family Fun Day & ConCert on the Green Enjoy activities for both adults and kids at Christa McAuliffe Park. At 7 p.m., country music star Dave Russell will take the stage. Visit cameronpark50.com for details.
These weekly Thursday evening concerts will continue through September at the Steven Young Amphitheater in El Dorado Hills. In August, Unauthorized Rolling Stones, Chris Cain, Dave Russell, and The Rising will take the stage at 6 p.m. For more details, visit eldoradohillstowncenter.com.
August 13 Second Annual Designing Dreams Charity Fashion Show. Benefiting the Sweet Dreams Foundation, this event will feature the
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Treasure Trove of Gems

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., more than 20 world-class dealers, exhibitors and demonstrators will gather at the Orangevale Community Center for this gem, mineral, jewelry and fossil show. During the two-day event, one grand prize winner will receive a treasure chest filled with thousands of dollars in fine jewelry, mineral specimens and gemstone treasures. Admission is $4 per day; $6 for the weekend. For details, visit treasuretroveofgems.com.
collections of local designers. The Sacramento Memorial Auditorium will transform for the stylish event, which will include a 90-foot runway and performances from the Sacramento Opera. For tickets and more details, visit designingdreamsfashionshow.com.
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Admission is free for this event at Burke Junction in Cameron Park featuring train rides, magicians, an "Old Wild West Gun Fight," and the highlight, the BBQ Rib Cook-Off. Gates open at 4 p.m. Proceeds will help fund future building projects near El Dorado and benefit the El Dorado County Habitat for Humanity. For more information, call 530-621-2111.
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Join the Junior League of Sacramento for this night of fine wine, great food, and live music. General admission tickets are $35, VIP tickets are $95, and both can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.
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Benefiting Fairytale Town in Land Park, this fundraising event will feature food, beverages, henna artists, fire dancers, belly dancers, costume contests, raffles, dancing and more. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org.
With free admission, youll have no reason not to boogie at this community party. There will be inflatables, delicious food, local business booths, giveaways, a mechanical bull, live bands and more. For more details or to reserve a booth, contact Cassidy at [email protected].
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Through August 28 Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. See if you can solve the mystery of the Stage Door Slasher in this comedic play before its revealed! Visit garbeaus.com for tickets and show times. Through September 1 Gallery at 48 Natoma presents Pastels in Light. Internationally known artist Marbo Barnard will judge approximately 80 paintings, with some to be awarded prizes, including the top prize of Best of Show. For gallery information, call 916-351-3506. Through September 4 Ageless Beauties from Loving Hands 31st Annual Antique Quilt & Vintage Fashion Exhibit. Folsom History Museums hours will be extended to 8 p.m. on Saturday nights for this exhibit. Almost all of the quilts on display will be on loan from the public and are from the late 1800s to mid 1900s. For more details, visit folsomhistorymuseum.org. August 5 Folsom High All Class Reunion. Folsom High School Alumni are invited to an evening of live music, dancing, raffles and no-host bar, all within the newly revitalized Historic District of Folsom. Party starts at 6 p.m. and goes until midnight. For ticket details, visit powerhousepub.com or call 916-797-8850. August 6-7 NorCal All Sports Health & Fitness Expo. This inaugural event will showcase an array of sports, health and fitness businesses, non-profit organizations and clubs. The two-day event takes place at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn; a portion of the proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Northern California and American Heart Associations Search Your Heart Program. For details, visit norcalallsports.com. August 13 Folsoms Free Family Movie Night: Toy Story 3. Bring your family to the Folsom Aquatic Center for an hour of swimming and a movie screening under the stars. All the fun starts at 7 p.m., with the movie expected to begin around 8:30 p.m. Visit folsom.ca.us for more information. August 18 Crocker Art Museum Summer Outdoor Jazz Concert Series: Roger Smith. The jazz keyboard master, who is recognized as one of the most prolific artists in contemporary jazz, will perform with special guests
at 6 p.m. at The Crocker Art Museum. Visit crockerartmuseum.org for more details. August 20 Banding Together for P.A.R.T.Y. Fun Run. Help raise awareness and funds for teen injury prevention by joining the community at the Parkway Trail in Folsom for a 5K and 10K run/walk. Teen bands will perform at the start and finish, and Chris Riva from KCRA will be master of ceremonies. For race details, visit partyprogramca.com. August 20 Summer Dance Party. Check out Bistro 33 at the Steven Young Amphitheater at El Dorado Hills Town Center to see band Pop Fiction perform. Tickets are $15 and the doors open at 7 p.m. For details, visit eldoradohillstowncenter.com. August 26 Concerts on the Green: Santana Tribute. Head to Christa McAuliffe Park in Cameron Park to see Caravanserai, a band performing material from all eras of Santanas 30-plus year history. Itll appeal to Santana fans young and old. For more details, visit cameronpark50.com. August 27-28 Ninth Annual Art in the Orchard. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rainbow Orchards, enjoy live music and a free local art show benefiting the El Dorado County Arts Council. For more information, call 530644-1594.
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August 31 The Cappuccino Cruisers: Rancheros, El Caminos & Truck Night. At this weeks themed car show guests are encouraged to bring nonperishable goods to donate to the local food bank. For more details, visit capcruz.com.
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September 17 2011 RibStock BBQ Festival & Competition. Devour delicious smokecooked barbecued meats while enjoying family time and live music at Cameron Park Lake. Admission is $5 per person; children six and under are free. For more information, visit rib-stock.com. September 17-18 Folsom Cyclebration. Northern Californias most family friendly weekend of bike riding and racing is back! The annual Folsom event will include 13 different events, and will provide riders of all ages and levels a chance to participate. Visit folsomcyclebration.com for more details.
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Friends oF the Library book saLe For booklovers of any age, find great deals on gently used books the first Saturday of the month from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sale is located in the rear parking lot at the Main Library in Placerville. For more information, visit eldoradolibrary.org.
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Placervilles Historic Main Street will close to host more than 100 artisans participating in the 15th Annual Craft Faire. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 530-672-3436.
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From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rainbow Orchards in Camino, enjoy live music and a free local art show benefiting the El Dorado County Arts Council. For more information, call 530-644-1594.
Cameron Park Family Fun Day & Concert on the Green. Parents can lounge by the community pool while kids
check out a movie or run around the kids zone at Christa McAuliffe Park. At 7 p.m., country music star Dave Russell will take the stage. Visit cameronpark50.com for more details.
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August 6 Benefiting Fairytale Town in Land Park, this fundfund raising event will feature food, beverages, henna artists, fire dancers, belly dancers, costume contests, raffles, dancing and more. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org.
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Santana tribute Head to Christa Mcauliffe Park in Cameron Park to see Caravanserai, a band performing material from all eras of Santanas 30-plus year history. itll appeal to Santana fans young and old. For more details, visit cameronpark50.com.
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This event will be full of deals and steals. The businesses on Placervilles Historic Main Street will stay open for late night shopping and dining. For more information, call 530-672-3436.
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Through September 4 Ageless Beauties from Loving Hands 31st Annual Antique Quilt & Vintage Fashion Exhibit. Folsom History Museums hours will extend to 8 p.m. on Saturday nights for this exhibit. Nearly all quilts on display are on loan from the public and are from the late 1800s to mid 1900s. For more details, visit folsomhistorymuseum. org. August 13 Saturday Night in the Park. With free admission, youll have no reason not to boogie at this community party. There will be inflatables, delicious food, local business booths, giveaways, a mechanical bull, live bands and more. For more details, visit eldoradohillschamber.org. August 13 Kids Night Bike Races at Placerville Speedway. Sponsored by the Mountain Democrat, Kids Night featuring free admission and bicycle races returns in conjunction with the annual Placerville Police Officers Association Destruction Derby the following day. Kids also will be given free tickets to the August 14th derby event. For more details, visit placervillespeedway.com. August 14-28 45th Annual Mother Lode Art Exhibition. Placerville Arts Association presents this annual juried show at the Placerville Shakespeare Club in Placerville (2940 Bedford Avenue). Reception and awards will take place on the 28th from 2-3 p.m. For more details, visit placervillearts.com. August 19 Imagination Theaters Third Annual An Affair to Remember. This silent and live auction benefits the local theater. Get there early to check out the loot on the bidding block. This years event will be held at the Smith Flat house and runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit imagination-theater.org for details. August 20 El Dorado Hills Habitat for Humanity Hoe Down. Admission is free for this event at Burke Junction in Cameron Park that will feature train rides, magicians and an Old Wild West Gun Fight. The BBQ Rib Cook-Off will be a highlight. Gates open at 4 p.m. Proceeds will help fund future building projects near El Dorado and benefit the El Dorado County Habitat for Humanity. For more information, call 530-621-2111. August 20 El Dorado Chuck Wagon Kitchen EDC Sheriff Posse BBQ. Held on the Main Lawn at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, this event will feature a beer tree, apple tree areas and a chuck wagon. The fun starts at 11 a.m. Call 530-647-1234 for more information. August 26 Wine & Dine at Raley Field. Join the Junior League of Sacramento for this night of fine wine, great food and live music. General admission tickets are $35, VIP tickets are $95, and both can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. August 27 Sunset Sipping. This is the first of many Saturday evening, late night winetasting events (4:30 a.m. to dusk). Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the sunset. For more details, call Lava Cap Winery at 530-621-0175. August 27 Handful of Luvin. Enjoy this Seattle-based, fiddle-driven roots rock band at David Girard Vineyards as part of their 2011 Sounds of Summer" concert series. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; first act starts at 6 p.m. and the feature band takes the hilltop stage at 7 p.m. For ticket information, visit davidgirardvineyards.com. August 28 El Dorado County Library's "Wine for Words." This years special guest will be best-selling author James Rollins, who wrote six thrillers in the Sigma Force series and the blockbuster movie novelization, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. For tickets and more details, visit eldoradlibrary.org. August 28 Folsom Bridal Show. Lake Natoma Inn will hold this annual fall bridal show featuring resources for every wedding planning needall in one place! For more information, visit folsombridalshow.com.
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September 10 Kacies Ride for Hope. Placervilles Main Street will close for this motorcycle run which raises awareness and funds for the fight against domestic violence. Funds raised will support The Center for Violencefree Relationships. For more information, email [email protected]. September 17 Oktoberfest. Celebrate the annual German tradition with beers, food, a Polka band, weiner dog races and more from 3 to 8 p.m. in Historic Downtown Placerville. For more information, call 530-672-3436. September 22 Hangtown Car Show. From 5 to 8 p.m. the popular Thursday Night Hangtown Car Show will take over Historic Main Street in Placerville. Participation is limited. Admission and parking are free for spectators. For more information, call Mike at 530-622-1731. September 25 23rd Annual Antique Street Faire. Admission and parking is free for the 23rd Annual Antique Street Faire, featuring antiques and collectibles and refreshments. For more information, call 530-672-3436 or visit placerville-downtown.org.
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For the third year, Style brings you the latest stack of accomplished area authors and their published works! 1. Horse at the Corner Post: Our Divine Journey by Denise Lee Branco This is the touching, true story, 30 years in the making, about the extraordinary bond between a woman and her beloved horse. It is a definite must-read for animal lovers of all ages. 2. The Clutter Breakthrough: Your Five-Step Solution to Freedom From Clutter Forever by Kelli Wilson Find freedom from all of the clutter (both mental and spiritual) that blocks you off from living the life you dream about with this five-step guide. 3. Porcelain Soldier by Kelli Davis Finding gratitude in cancer is an intimate, honest journey that follows Kelli as she attempts to answer the questions Why did I get cancer? and What am I supposed to learn from it?, allowing readers to see and feel her struggles as she regains a so-called normal life. 4. All About Korea: Stories, Songs, Crafts and More by Ann Martin Bowler This wonderfully illustrated book will bring Korea to life for children from all cultures and backgrounds. It is chock full of stories, fun activities and games, and delicious food! 5. My Diabetic Soul: An Autobiography by A.K. Buckroth This life-long tribute will inspire the millions of non-diabetic caregivers and diabetics alike
whom have been affected by the disease. The memoir portrays and encourages a consciousness to the development of a personal human blueprint to health. 6. The Jefferson Project by Thor Duffin In this political thriller, Sam Archer, an analyst with Homeland Security, finds clues to an impending terrorist attack on American soil. He soon uncovers an even darker threat that could tear the nation apart. 7. Beyond Anger by Steve Cooper Jenna Masters wife, mother, murderer and ex-mental patient must somehow find a way to put her life back together. Hopefully salvation lies with her rich aunt. But kidnapping and imprisonment again conspire to keep her from safe haven. 8. Hatless by John Witt This picture book describes the tale of a young boy named Marco who tries to tame his wild hair by donning a hat. When he loses it, the Sherpa-style cap takes an adventure of its own. 9. Just Too Busy: Taking Your Family on a Radical Sabbatical by Joanne Kraft This is a must-read for any mom who feels like there has to be more to life than soccer practice and fast-food in the minivan. Learn how to say no to busy-ness and instead
enjoy your family and your life. 10. Cat Mulans Mindful Musings by Margie Yee Webb A gift book for cat lovers, animal lovers, and their finicky friends too! Cat Mulan, philosophical and wise beyond her years, will capture your heart. Timeless photographs along with insightful and inspirational reflections will lift your spirits with humor and wisdom. 11. Race to Read: A Step-By-Step Guidebook for Parents by Linda LoBue and Stacie Farin This guide outlines the essential skills children need to learn to become proficient readers and gives easy strategies for parents to use at home to help their children master skills in record time.
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ob Bonslett, a self-described portrait painter, opened his watercolor painting studio and school on May 1, 2011, in a Historic Old Town Roseville storefront. On the walls of the studio are examples of Bonsletts work, including portraits of a young Johnny Cash in a piece titled Round the Bend, and Tiger Woods with his 3-iron over his shoulder in Perfect Swing. Intermingled among the famous faces are many landscapes. These images of the country and the sea are also excellent examples of his work in an artistic medium he has been in love with for more than 30 years. I dont try and control the water, Bonslett explains. I just set its boundaries and add pigments. Author William Gough said, The making of an artist is more than the training of hands; its the training of the eye, the ear,
and the listening heart. These concepts are very apparent in Bonsletts work and his teaching style. He has the rare gift of being a talented artist and an excellent instructor and mentor. Roseville resident Patty Haydon, Bonslett collector and student, waited for years before taking a painting class. He is a very talented and patient teacher, Haydon says. He gives his students a passion for painting. She saw his work and knew she wanted to learn more. I had never seen colors like that, she adds. I never knew watercolors could be that way. Self-taught Bonslett credits a few people with putting him on the watercolor path. Starting in his early teens, he used to hang out at a neighbors house. Sharon Smith, a master watercolor painter, lived right down the street and offered classes in painting. He would accompany his mother, Winnie, to
the house where he was mesmerized for hours by Smiths work. He also attended a few watercolor workshops by internationally known artists Tom Lynch and Jeannie Vodden. I am constantly learning, Bonslett admits. This medium takes a lifetime to master. Bonslett draws from his experience as an outdoorsman to capture the mood and colors of his landscapes. As a former Alaska resident and fishing guide, he knows how to realistically paint trees and nature. The shapes of trees are so random, Bonslett explains. If you are not careful they can look like little lollipops. He uses just three colors in his palette to create each painting and chooses different hues of red, yellow and blue, depending on the mood he wants to impart. My paintings are playful with colors, says Bonslett. The goal of his paintings is for the viewer to play in the painting. That is how he determines its success. The more time I spend planning the image, he explains, the longer the viewer can enjoy the piece. Bonsletts painting classes are fun, affordable, and held throughout the week. In four sessions, you will learn to prepare the paper, set up a palette of colors, and how to paint land, trees, water and great skies. I teach my students how to let the paint do the work, says Bonslett. For more information, visit robbonslett.org.
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Save the Date! September 9-24 Children of Eden. Roseville Theatre Arts Academy presents this heartfelt and humorous look at the age-old conflct between parents and kids. For times and tickets, visit rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com.
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in black. Though the designer loves her vintage pieces, she also creates in Southwestern and modern styles. It is becoming more difficult to find well-loved vintage focal pieces and beads as they are disappearing due to their popularity, she laments. This is evidenced by the large number of Hollywood stars wearing vintage or vintage-inspired jewelry. But that hasnt stopped Dixon from finding a successful niche with her clients, a customer base she describes as fashion forward with an eye towards the past. And the creativity doesnt end with jewelry. Last year I did an order for 200 designer dog collars for an upscale dog catalog. Dixons jewelry can be found in galleries across California, Art Studio Tours as well as several juried art shows, such as the Crocker, Art Fiesta and El Dorado Hills Art and Wine Affaire. n 2003, Crista Dixon made her move. After a 30-year career in senior management in the high-tech industry, she decided to retire. At this point, I was able to speak in complete sentences, she muses. I was free to completely pursue my creative and artistic interests. Dixon says she has always been attracted to rocks, minerals and gemstones, learning to cut and polish stones from a neighbor as a child. In college, as a pre-law major, she continued to take jewelry making classes as an elective and considered the process a creative outlet. These talents lay dormant until I started making summery earrings with a friend, recalls the artist. I then took some more silver classes and the rest is history. Now, four years later, Dixon enjoys a second career creating vintage-inspired and stone jewelry and continues her education with classes from Native American experts in silver, stone-cutting and beading. I love the art deco and art nouveau peri44 stylemg.com - August 2011
ods, shares Dixon. I often incorporate vintage elements into my jewelry, which makes an antique a new piece of jewelry. Some of those antique findings include Bakelite, celluloid, cameos, buttons, vintage beads and bits and pieces of old jewelry. She finds these elements during her travels to Europe and across the U.S. I love the Paris flea market, but I recently purchased many vintage components on a business trip through Germany and the Czech Republic/Slovakia, she says. I found some amazing unset cabochons from the 1940s in a warehouse in Prague. Dixon introduces the collected antique pieces into both vintage and contemporary settings, noting that her clientele ranges from ages 18 to 80. Many of her high-grade stones and gems are purchased from Native Americans on the Santo Domingo Pueblo in New Mexico. For more details, visit cristadixon.com. On a recent trip to Los Cerrillos she purchased several stones indigenous to the area and rough-cut them, leaving the crysartbeat tals exposed. I cut stones in a wide Through August 28 El Dorado Hills Art Associavariety of colors, she says. I look for tion Membership Show. At the Bank of America materials in a wide variety as my cliGallery at Three Stages at Folsom Lake College, view ents generally are looking for specific the works of local artists from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday colors. Personally, I am attracted to through Thursday. For details, visit threestages.net. jewel tones, but I make a lot of pieces
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ome artists can just sit down and paint, while others take some time to reflect on their subjects before they put brush to canvas. For Bettie Smith, that time of contemplation is a little more strenuous, as she enjoys thinking while shes running 100 miles at a time. The 59-year-old artist says she loves to run, but calls running 100 miles the stupidest thing Ive done, with a laugh. Shes
actually done it twice: once in 29 hours and 18 minutes and again in 32 hours and 36 minutes. And thats without stopping to sleep, though there is a lot of walking involved. I dropped out at 83 miles last year, but Im hoping to finish this year, she says. Its pretty awesome to run through the night and to be running when the birds wake up and see the sunrise. Spending so much time running puts her in a special zone, she says.
Emotionally, its great for inspiration, she adds. Its a strong factor in my work. It just puts your mind in a great place. Smith uses oil paints and oil sticks to create her work, which she describes as contemporary on an abstract background. Her favorite subjects are animals, specifically horses, and she says she likes to capture an expression on their faces. She adds that she enjoys putting human emotions into animal faces, and having worked in veterinarian offices for years, shes seen many animals and their expressions. I think of what they are doing or were doing that caused that expression, she says. I like to paint free-form and worry about the details later and make it work, admits Smith. This is one reason she chooses to work in oils; she can redo and restart without too much trouble. Sometimes Ill sketch it out if I have a clear idea, but sometimes Ill just start drawing on the canvas, and you can erase it easily, she says. Most of her paintings are 36 by 36 inches or 36 by 48 inches. Smith likes to work on larger canvases to give her freedom of expression. To be able to move my arm freely and let it flow works on a larger canvas, she says. I found it constraining when I first started doing smaller pieces. She says her inspiration came from some of the San Francisco Bay Area figurative artists, and she is a fan of Jackson Pollock. Her work was previously shown in a few local galleries, but not any longer. Unfortunately, they both closed due to this wretched economy, she says, but one of the owners is still representing me at RAS Galleries in Yountville. Living in Cool on five acres, Smith shares her house with her husband, two dogs and a cat. For more details, visit bettiesmithart.com.
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August 14-28 45th Annual Mother Lode Art Exhibition. At Placerville Shakespeare Club on Bedford Avenue, view the works of numerous professional artists. Reception and awards ceremony is August 28 at 2 p.m. For details, visit placervillearts.com.
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arly this spring, in between the snowstorms and heat waves just days apart, my husband joked, Mother Nature is perimenopausal! She needs some serious hormone therapy! Funny guy. But as any woman in the throes of this natural midlife stage of life will tell you (loudly, and often), perimenopause is no joke. In fact, the very beginning stage is generally the most difficult for women, says Dr. Anthony Retodo, director of medical services at Kaiser Permanente Folsom. Women are experiencing a
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dramatic physical realization that things cant remain the same; that were human, and we age. We all have to accept a certain level of change. Traditionally, notes Dr. Retodo, women have had a hard time
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dealing with the drama of perimenopause without much support. For years, women were told its all in your head or get over it. But its a true obstacle, and we need to work through it. Perimenopause describes the stage in a womans life when her ovaries start producing less estrogen and progesterone the hormones responsible for ovulation and menstruation, commencing anytime between the late 30s and early 50s, with the average age of menopause being 51. Declining levels of estrogen and progesterone result in just about every symptom you can imagine, marvels Dr. Timothy Phelan, of Folsoms Creekside OB/GYN: from the most common (menstrual irregularities, vaginal dryness, difficulty sleeping, hot flashes, loss of libido) to some surprising issues (depression, severe itching, increased libido, hair loss and thinning, an inability to heal from injuries, headaches). One of the things my patients complain most about...is the loss of focus. They report not feeling as productive as they once were, says Phelan. When midlife interferes with life, a
patient should seek immediate relief. It may in fact take a couple visits to tease out whats going on, Dr. Phelan explains. We rule out other suspects like early diabetes, depression or thyroid disorder. Blood work, pelvic exams and baseline hormone measurements are completed. Treatment options are then discussed. If the symptoms are severe, medications are available: low-dose birth control pills can get menstrual irregularities and pain under control; an antidepressant can help with depression; sleep aides for insomnia; and lubricants to alleviate dryness. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is no joke, either. Doctors tend to be conservative when it comes to hormone replacement products (including topically applied creams). Dr. Christine Cambridge of Marshall Medical OB/GYN in Cameron Park says, The evidence currently supports the use of HRT in healthy women in early menopause with vasomotor symptoms and the therapy should be limited to the treatment of these symptoms, as well as be prescribed at the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time. Dr. Retodo cautions,
Bioidentical hormones have provided some relief, but they havent really been studied. Its a buyer-beware situation. Dr. Phelan, however, is one of the few doctors in this area who works with compounding pharmacies, which are able to individualize a patients HRT treatment. There are also natural-treatment alternatives, including soy, black cohosh, green tea, valerian root and ginkgo biloba. Karen Pan, founder of the Folsom Chinese Acupuncture Center, has successfully treated peri- and post-menopausal women with acupuncture and Chinese herbs. A healthy lifestyle is the best basis for navigating this stage of life successfully. Stop smoking, cut out the booze, maintain a healthy weight with diet and regular exercise. More sleep, less caffeine. Theres no harm in taking a multi-vitamin, says Dr. Phelan. Seeking treatment for perimenopause is just the first step; its imperative that women work with a doctor who is willing to take the time to go over treatment options, says Dr. Phelan. All the pros and cons, to allow patients to make an informed choice.
At Marshall OB/GYN, caring for women is our number one priority. Were here to advise, guide and see you through the many changes to come. With three female OB/GYN physicians in our Cameron Park office and a friendly staff to see to your needs, your womens health team is just a phone call away. Appointments are available and new patients are welcome.
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s a parent, you have many options available when it comes to the type of school your child attends. From public to private, charter to homeschool, you can choose whichever type of school best meets your son or daughters personal learning style and academic needs. Maybe he excels academically or needs extra attention in certain subjects; perhaps she prefers the arts or the sciences; or, possibly shes interested in getting a head start on college classes. The reasons for selecting one type of school over another range widely. We asked a representative from various school settings to answer questions on his or her personal experiences with each learning environment. What unique opportunities does each respective school offer students? Public: With confidence, I can say that public school teachers in our area are highly skilled, exceptionally trained, and extremely dedicated to all students learning, says Superintendent Richard Pierucci, Roseville City School District. We do not control who walks through our school doors and we embrace all students of every variety of background and skill level. Public schools are a microcosm of our society; students learn to interact with and learn from experiences with students of all backgrounds. Private: The private school system provides an arena that caters to each individual student and their learning needs, says Armaghan Mirhaj, associate administrator for Golden Hills School in El Dorado Hills. Due to smaller class sizes, greater parental involvement, and various extracurricular choices, the students receive a complete education in a small and safe environment. Aside from academics, we also focus on building character and positive citizenship within our students . . . and we offer various enrichment courses that further enhance their educational experience. Charter: Our charter school is actually a public school that is part of the regular public school district, says Principal Sylvia Shannon, Gold Oak Arts Charter School in
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Placerville. It provides an alternative to those students who are more successful in a different environment than a typical school. Our charter is highly academic; however, we do feel that having an arts emphasis and being more projects-based allows those students to flourish where they might not in a traditional public school. We try to expose the students to the experience of across-the-board arts, including visual, performance and visiting artists.
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Homeschool: One-on-one education, for one thing, says Julie Yoder, mom and teacher of Zack, 15, who was diagnosed with high-functioning autism at 21 months. We had him in a regular class until first grade and saw he couldnt keep up with peers, so we started to homeschool. Now, there are no distractions and hes at grade level in everything. It is still a public school education done through a charter school called Visions in Education. We have to meet with a certified teacher every 20 school days, meet state standards, do STAR testing and follow curriculum. I can go with the curriculum they suggest, or if I find something more appropriate that meets the standards and better fits his learning style, then that can be approved. It allows us to really personalize the education. For example, I can use videos or audio to supplement the textbook materials. What are the current challenges for students and teachers that might not be present in other types of education? Public: Well, certainly budgetary issues have been a big challenge for public schools in the past few years. We also are challenged to meet the needs of our English learner population and students with identified special needs. We have a very fast-growing population of preschool-aged students with special needs that we are responsible for educating. A majority of these students are on the autism spectrum. Funding for meeting special needs students is very deficient from both the federal and state levels, yet the accountability to school districts is very high, says Pierucci. Private: Private schools must maintain consistent enrollment in order to provide a continuous quality education. To maintain our enrollment, it is critical that we maintain our high academic standards, smaller class sizes and enrichment opportunities to ensure that parents are satisfied with the educational program that is being provided and, thus, will continue to make the personal sacrifices necessary in providing a quality, private school education for their children, says Mirhaj. Charter: I think the challenges in the charter, for us, are pretty much the same as whats hitting all of our schools right now. With budget and funding cuts we have to make bigger classes, even at the charter level. Meeting those same standards and making sure our kids are succeeding and becoming the best they can be with less resources at hand is our biggest challenge, says Shannon. Homeschool: Our relationship has improved because when he was younger he couldnt communicate very well about his school day, so I felt like I had no idea what he felt or was doing, but now I always know. Our main challenge though, is that he has trouble with my teacher voice, which can be stern, and he doesnt always differentiate well between my roles as mom and teacher, says Yoder. hoW does your school best prepare students for future education and/or the Workplace? Public: Students in public education learn to work and play with children who come
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Private: Private schools are able to provide opportunities for their students that, unfortunately, many public schools cannot, due to severe budget cuts and the elimination of various enrichment/support programs. Therefore, students attending private schools experience a more well-rounded education where they partake in classes that further their growth and extend their educational experiencethis provides our students with choices and exposure to various programs so that they can make appropriate decisions for their future educational and career choices, says Mirhaj. Charter: I think that oftentimes the charter school brings in parents who are looking for something other than a traditional classroom. Different ways of teaching reach different kids and it depends on the student and where he or she is most successful. Charter schools have a little bit more freedom and flexibility to use alternative teaching methods, says Shannon. Homeschool: When youre in 11th grade, kids in homeschool can take community college classes, so I think it helps keep kids who are excelling in school to not have to wait for other kids to keep up with them. Also, there is a special option through our homeschool program called EDGE, which is more of a technological education for independent study at the high school level. Its research- and project-oriented, rather than just working out of textbooks. The idea is to get students prepared for 21st century technology, so that kids are learning how to use online programs, says Yoder. For more Q & A with each of the school representatives, visit stylemg.com.
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with recommenrecommen dations and a comprehensive accounting of the case. Without the involvement of a oppoCASA, the oppo site is often true and research judges receive is frequently limited the product of an overstrained, inexcusably under-funded system. CASA of Placer County also advocates for the best interests comof the com munity by engendering understanding among residents. I always ask volunteers, How many calls came in last year reporting child abuse for Placer County? Hart says. Everyone is shocked to learn the number is over 3,500. The picture becomes more sobering when you factor in the other realities: Children with a CASA are less likely to spend more than three years in foster care than those without advocates, and four times less likely to reenter the system after their cases have been closed. CASA advocacy also saves the county and taxpayers approximately $15,000 in staffing, emergency shelter, and ancillary costs it requires every time a child is relocated to a new foster home. Most importantly, CASAs help break a damaging cycle. When foster children have a CASA, they have at least one consistent, reliable adult in their lives who truly cares about and steers them toward positive outcomes.
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by Jenn Thornton
ne of lifes impossible truths is that thousands of abused and neglected children in this country hundreds from our community have been extracted from their homes, removed from their families and are part of an overburdened dependency and delinquency system. They live in limbo and bounce from foster home to foster home, while equally strained courts try to determine their best interests. Is reunification of the family possible, and if not, under whose custody will these children live until they age out of the system? Wading these unpredictable waters is Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Formed nationally in 1977 to provide court-appointed volunteer advocacy to abused and/or neglected children of all ages (and, in doing so, help secure them permanent placement), CASA now oper-
ates a network of more than 1,050 community offices nationwide, including a local chapter in Placer County. Like its national counterparts, CASA of Placer County, established in 2004, recruits, trains and supports volunteers to provide quality advocacy and consistency for children in the system and a voice for them in court. For CASA of Placer Countys Program Director Kathryn Hart, rewards overshadow the obvious challenges. Yesterday, in court, a youth told the judge, The only person who I trust is my CASA, she relays. But, while noting the complexities that come with CASA advocacy, Hart honors its compensatory victories. It is difficult to read sad stories of hurt children in our community, she admits. But a caring volunteer can love unconditionally and be the difference. CASA of Placer County volunteers 197 of who are currently serving 143 children whose cases have been assigned to the organization by the courts are linchpins of the operation. They meet with social workers, teachers, family members, physicians, mental health professionals, law enforcement and the children to provide a judge
CASA of Placer County currently needs bilingual and male volunteers. For more details about the organization, including its Casino De Paris fundraiser (October 15 at Rocklin Mercedes-Benz), or how to become a volunteer, visit casaplacer.org.
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CASA volunteers in both Sacramento and EDC work on cases that have been assigned to the organization by the courts and are oplinchpins of the op eration. They meet with social workwork ers, teachers, family physimembers, physi cians, mental health professionals, law enforcement and the children to provide a judge with recommendations and a comprehensive accounting of the case. Without the involvement of a CASA, the research t ha t judges receive is frequently limited the product of an overstrained, inexcusably under-funded system. CASA also advocates for the best interests of the community by engendering understanding among residents. Child abuse and neglect takes place in every community, but how we respond to this defines us and the outcomes for our kids, says Noreen. The picture becomes more sobering when you factor in the other realities: Children with a CASA are less likely to spend more than three years in foster care than those without advocates, and four times less likely to reenter the system after their cases have been closed. CASA advocacy also saves the county and taxpayers approximately $15,000 in staffing, emergency shelter, and ancillary costs it requires every time they keep a child from being relocated to a new foster home. Currently, CASA of Sacramento and El Dorado Counties both need male volunteers.
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by Jenn Thornton
ne of lifes impossible truths is that thousands of abused and neglected children in this country hundreds from our communities have been extracted from their homes, removed from their families and are part of an overburdened dependency and delinquency system. They live in limbo and bounce from foster home to foster home while equally strained courts try to determine their best interests. Is reunification of the family possible, and if not, under whose custody will these children live until they age out of the system? Wading these unpredictable waters is Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Formed nationally in 1977 to provide court-appointed volunteer advocacy to abused and/or neglected children of all ages, CASA now operates a network of more than 1,050 community offices nationwide, including local chapters in Sacramento and El Dorado County. Like their
national counterparts, these CASA affiliates recruit, train and support volunteers to provide quality advocacy and consistency for children in the system and a voice for them in court. For CASA of Sacramento Countys Executive Director Carol Noreen, rewards overshadow the challenges, chief of which is finding youth permanence in loving homes through reunification, adoption, guardianship, or a stable foster placement that provides emotional support. It is the most important component of what we do and the key to success for most of our children, explains Noreen. Once they have the supportive home environment, they have room to build their confidence, improve academic outcomes and enjoy being a kid, knowing that they are not alone. It makes all the difference in the world. Also making a difference is CASA of EDC. Its mission deeply resonates with Executive Director John Adams, who makes clear that while CASA deals with a weighty issue, EDCs chapter is a good news story we are a wonderful success story for this community and have set the gold standard from an effectiveness and efficiency standpoint.
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that provides emotional supsup port. CASA of EDC volunteers work on cases that have been assigned to the organization by the courts and are linchpins of the operation. They meet with social workers, famteachers, fam ily members, physicians, mental health professionals, law enforcement and the children to provide a judge with recommendations and a comprehensive accounting of the case. Without the involvement of a CASA, the research judges receive is frequently limited the product of an overstrained, critically underfunded system. CASA also advocates for the best interests of the community, engendering understanding among residents about an issue that crosses all socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic boundaries. The picture becomes more sobering when you factor in the other realities: children with a CASA are less likely to spend more than three years in foster care than those without advocates, and four times less likely to reenter the system after their cases have been closed. CASA advocacy also saves the county and taxpayers thousands in staffing, emergency shelter, and ancillary costs it requires every time they keep a child from being relocated to a new foster home.
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by Jenn Thornton
ne of lifes impossible truths is that thousands of abused and neglected children in this country hundreds from our community have been extracted from their homes, removed from their families and are part of an overburdened dependency and delinquency system. They live in limbo and bounce from foster home to foster home while equally strained courts try to determine their best interests. Is reunification of the family possible, and if not, under whose custody will these children live until they age out of the system? Wading these unpredictable waters is Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Formed nationally in 1977 to provide court-appointed volunteer advocacy to abused and/or neglected children of all ages, CASA now operates a network of more than 1,050 community offices na-
tionwide, including a local chapter in El Dorado County, first formed in 1992. Like its national counterparts, this CASA affiliate recruits, trains and supports volunteers to provide quality advocacy and consistency for children in the system and a voice for them in court. CASA of EDC, explains Executive Director John Adams, operates at an unequaled level of effectiveness and efficiency despite significant fiscal limitations and staffing shortfalls. We are the gold standard, he says. I always tell people that we have a good news story to tell. In 2009, for example, CASA of EDC produced David and Goliath-like statistics. That year the organization served 70 percent of all children in the local court system twice the state median average, at a cost per child, less than half the median state average. Rewards for Adams, who is quick to credit his staff for their dedication, and volunteers for their altruistic passion, also stem from the organizations overall mission to reunify youth with families when possible, and when not, to secure them permanent residency in loving homes through adoption, guardianship, or stable foster placement
CASA of EDC currently needs male volunteers and your support. For more details about the organization, including its Fifth Annual CASAblanca in the Vineyard event (September 24 at Rancho Olivo Vineyards in Cameron Park), visit casaeldorado.org.
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by Lisa M. Butler
ruit trees were the only thing that could hold the soil against the lust for sluicing, and they had their genesis as a few pits of choice fruits planted in the dooryards of mines, wrote El Dorado County Farm Advisor B.J. Jones in 1928. The Foothill orchards of the El Dorado now perpetuate for the county a generous part of that fabulous wealth of its spectacular and golden beginnings. Nearly 80 years before Jones wrote these words, many emigrants to the Placer Diggings discovered the favorable climate and rich soils of the Coloma Valley. In time, apple, peach and plum trees dotted the landscape surrounding Gold Hill, Missouri
Flat, French Creek and other mining towns. Historian Paolo Sioli later wrote: The basin around Placerville is one continuous orchard. Around 1915, twenty-two area farmers began pooling their fruit and selling their produce under the newly chartered Placerville Fruit Growers Association (PFGA). Its Board of Directors raised fruit on the same land tilled by their fathers years earlier. They belong to the land, affirmed the PFGAs first president, James Irving. They love it, and when folks like to make things grow, theyre not so fast to tear them down. Initially, growers packed the fruit on individual ranches and marketed their goods
through the California Fruit Exchange. That all changed when members erected a packing shed in Placerville. By 1925, the organization shipped its own Placerville Maid fruits to markets outside El Dorado County. Membership grew to 100 by 1950, and pears became the PFGAs most coveted crop. The biggest day in PFGA history occurred August 19, 1954, when 47,715 field lugs of pears were received at the plant, exceeding the previous record high set only one day before. By then, the packing shed had become the worlds biggest deciduous fruit packing plant. The facility now included 40 cold storage rooms; a laboratory, complete with a pressure tester to gauge the fruits ripeness; and a box-making department where crews of three turned out 350 boxes every hour. The company also made its own ice, crushing it as needed and running the chop into cars by gravity from overhead chutes. Clementine Paddleford, a writer for the New York Herald Tribune toured the bustling plant during the 1950s. She watched as workers washed, dried and sorted the fruit. These pears were a river of gold carried along on a moving belt down a 125-foot culling line where women picked out inferior fruit, she reported. Paddleford continuted, After sorting comes sizing, then the packers take over 180 of these speed demons were putting pears into boxes. Hands moved with almost invisible speed as each pear was wrapped in soft tissue, then packed by diagram pattern . . . to keep the pack firm, to keep the count uniform. Paddleford witnessed a hubbub at the back door where 11 trucks were honking simultaneously, inching out, backing in, or just stalled by the jam. Here, freight cars stood, waiting to be loaded before the long journey to New York, Boston and Chicago. Drivers also loaded overland trailer-trucks with fresh fruit. A Beechnut truck carrying 19 tons, or 756 boxes, was being crosswired to keep the stacked cases firm for the 150-mile trip to the San Jose packing plant. Those pured pears packed as baby food by Beechnut, Clapps and Libby came from the Placerville orchards. Pear harvests fell victim to blight and disease beginning in 1959, leading to the eventual closure of the once-prominent fruit house. Fire destroyed the plant on October 1, 1975. Shortly after, the organization sold the property and moved to its present location on Missouri Flat Road.
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o one wants to think about bankruptcy as his or her only option, but if its even on the table you owe it to yourself to take an honest and pragmatic look at your situation. The worst thing you can do is put off a bankruptcy that, in the end, was inevitable. As soon as someone realizes they cant pay their debts, they need to act, says Sarah Litchney, CEO of the Litchney Law Firm, which specializes in bankruptcy filings. The clients with the best outcomes are those who act while theyre still current on their payments, but realize they cant stay current much longer. Acting quickly can also save some of your assets (including your house depending on how you file) and avoid lawsuits and liens that could garnish future wages for
years. Importantly, the alternative paying off debt with your 401K or other retirement savings, and selling anything thats not nailed down only serves to needlessly deprive you of those assets. Certainly theres something of a stigma associated with bankruptcy, which is why those in the industry prefer to call it a fresh start. Its a way to put the bad behind you and get out from the stress of mounting bills. Its not ultimate ruin by any means, Litchney says. There are downsides of course, among them a public record on your credit report for seven years. Stigma or not, however, bankruptcy is getting more popular. In northern California alone there were more than 54,000 filings in 2010, up from 9,000 in 2006, an increase of 500 percent. The majority
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are the more basic Chapter 7 filings. A Chapter 7 gets rid of debts for things like credit cards, medical bills and delinquency notices for foreclosed homes. It will not, however, eliminate certain loans, taxes, liens or lawsuit judgments. That said, not everyone can qualify for a Chapter 7. Thats generally the option for people who dont have a lot of equity and have an income below a certain threshold, Litchney says. If you cant qualify for a 7, the next option is probably a Chapter 13. Chapter 13 filings are for people with decent salaries but still cant pay their debts. The good news with a 13 is that it can help save your home (Chapter 7 wont) because it establishes an amount that will be paid to creditors over the next three to five years. Costs for filing bankruptcy can range from $1,000, for a very basic Chapter 7, to $3,500 for a more complex Chapter 13. Those costs must be paid up front, for understandable reasons, so acting fast is doubly important. Most creditors wait six to nine months before taking action on unpaid bills, which can give you the time you need to pull those funds together. Above all else, people should not feel embarrassed about considering bankruptcy, Litchney says. Talking to an expert doesnt mean you have to file; it helps you understand your options so you can ultimately do whats best for yourself and your family.
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aforementioned Napa River Inn, combines yesterday and today to house a mix of high style and warmth. A member of the prestigious Historic Hotels of America, the NRI serves up some of the best food around, along with features such as river views, fireplaces, slipper-backed tubs, and turn-ofthe-century dcor (napariverinn.com).
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heard it through the grapevine. Historic Downtown Napa is back on the map! Once a bustling economic hub and Gold Rush staging location, this landmark of the Napa Valley, until recently, was overlooked for years by leisurists and wine enthusiasts heading a little farther north to dressier Valley scenes. Now, after a revitalization and renaissance of the downtown waterfront, art and food scenes, this charming town with numerous restored buildings exudes a fresh urban vibe with much to see, do and taste! There are reasons-aplenty to slam on the brakes for a stay in Napa proper.
special, choosing Cuve adjacent to River Terrace Inn (cuveenapa.com), La Toque (renowned Chef Ken Frank; latoque.com) at the Westin Verasa, or Ubuntu (out-ofthis-world vegetarian menu; ubuntunapa. com) on Main Street will get you amazingly crafted cuisine.
STAY Theres no better place than the Downtown area for the best in accommodations. For any style of traveler, you cant go wrong with a room at either the Westin Verasa or the River Terrace Inn; or for some historic luxury, try the Napa River Inn the only three-starred downtown hotel, ideally situated in the Historic Napa Mill. The Westin Verasa, a full-service, upscale hotel is just blocks away from main attractions such as the Oxbow Public Market and the Napa Valley Wine Train. Spacious, vineyard-chic, and detailed with historic architectural influences, this property delights the senses with natural beauty, elegance and signature services for mind and body (westinnapa. com). Also steps away from downtown attractions, The River Terrace Inn a boutique hotel embodies a charming, refined California-rustic style with richly decorated rooms and tranquil breezes from river-viewing balconies (riverterraceinn.com). The
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EAT With 14 Michelin stars for 2011, more than any other wine region in the world, per capita, you could say that Napa knows its food. For a days worth of food, heres what we suggest. Get your engine started in the morning with the worlds best English muffin (according to celebrity chef Michael Chiarello) at The Model Bakery (themoelbakery.com) located inside the Oxbow Public Market a food lovers mecca complete with restaurants, artisan foods, wines and more (oxbowpublicmarket.com). For lunch, and in between shopping, sight-seeing and wine tasting, stop into Oenotri, an Italian restaurant with a daily changing menu based on what is local, fresh and in season. Order one of their authentic Naples-style pizzas of the day with some fresh greens (oenotri.com). At the golden hour, happy hour that is, saunter inside Carpe Diem on Second Street for great wines and bites at bottom-of-thebarrel prices. Snack on their truffled popcorn or select from their large artisan cheese and charcuterie menu (carpediemwinebar. com). For dinner, there is a bounty of options, but if youre seeking something truly
PLAY Beyond the world-class dining, there is oh so much more. Enjoy all the charm and history of the city via an entertaining, walking tour led by local historian, actor and wine expert George Webber of Napa Walking Tours (napawalkingtour.com). For lovers of the arts: view original art at the citys ART on F1RST exhibit on First Street (napaartonfirst.com); take in a performance at the 130-year-old Napa Valley Opera House, which attracts more than 35,000 people a year (nvoh.org); as well, catch a live show at the Uptown Theatre, a stunningly-restored art deco masterpiece showcasing only the best acts, including upcoming performances by Kenny Loggins and Chicago (uptowntheatrenapa.com). For the adventurist, find a scenic retreat via a cruise of the river with Napa River Adventures (napariveradventures.com); or take your sights a little higher for a birds-eye view of the valley in a hot air balloon with Napa Valley Balloons, touring since 1980 (napavalleyballoons.com). No matter what time of year, the new Downtown Napa is a playground awaiting you.
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or abandoned. According to the Humane Society of the United States, nationally, more than eight million unwanted animals enter shelters, and half of those are put to death. This is due to lack of funds, space and resources, or health issues. The rest are adopted by new families or reclaimed by their owners. Animals cannot speak for themselves, it takes someone to come to their aid and speak up against their suffering; they need humans to be their champions. We found some wonderful folks and welfare groups that did the humane thing and helped a few lucky animals find a new, bright and happy future.
omestic animals depend on us for their safety and lives. We take animals into our homes for so many reasons and once we dowe must take on that obligation for life. However, there are some who feel differently about the furry friend they have adopted. Instead of giving love, food and affection, they inflict pain and despair leaving a trusting animal wounded, starving
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SPCA put her story up on their Guardian Angels Web page. This is a very special and personal way to donate to the Placer SPCA. The program is for animals with special medical needs, such as dental work, tumor removal, or medical procedures that could make the animal more adoptable. And Oodles needed help. She was bald and covered with infections, Smith explains. She needed a lot of medical care. A donor saw her story on the organizations Web site and sponsored her treatments. Oodles immediately responded to treatment; however, her fur was slow to grow. She was doing so well and shelter staff decided she was ready to go up for adoption. Gary Laurichs daughter, Jennifer, was perusing the Placer SPCA Web site for adoptable dogs, spotted Oodles, and told her dad right away. I had German shepherds growing up, Gary says. I just love the breed. He and his wife Lisa went to the shelter to meet the dog and fell in love. For the first several months, she couldnt stay outside alone, Lisa says. The familys love and support for her is apparent. With her new name Segen, German for blessing, she is thriving. She is in perfect health, has a luxurious coat and bounces with boundless energy and affection for everyone. A very happy life indeed!
ooDles a.K.a. seGen ooDles a.K.a. seGen You couldnt even tell what breed she was, says Tiffany Smith, admissions and adoptions manager for the Placer SPCA. Her entire body was impacted with feces, it was tragic. That is how Oodles first arrived at the shelter. Thank goodness for some well-meaning neighbors who called animal control to report her situation. When officers arrived, they found her locked in a plastic kennel baking in the full sun in the back of an abandoned house. The interior of the kennel was also completely coated with feces and urine. She was severely malnourished and about 20 pounds underweight. The initial examination revealed that she had lost more than 90 percent of her fur and was covered with skin infections. Also infected were her eyes and ears. Even through all of this, she maintained a great personality. They named her Oodles because of the enormous amount of energy and love she gave her new caretakers. Once safe, she needed a lot of medical attention and had to be spayed. So, Placer
THUMBELINA thumBelina thumBelina What was the thought process of the person that dumped a beautiful velveteen rabbit in a Red Robin restaurant parking lot? We will never know. All we are sure of is that a lovely rabbit was petrified and hopping wildly amid parked cars and dodging moving ones on the hot asphalt one late September afternoon. People think rabbits can revert to the wild and take care of themselves, says Kim DeWoody, president of Leaps and Bounds Rabbit Rescue. They cant. Thankfully, a good samaritan captured the frightened hare and took her home. They quickly contacted Leaps and Bounds. The bunny was evaluated and found to be in pretty good shape. Before being put up for adoption, she had to be spayed. Rabbits are so unique, DeWoody says. Just like cats and dogs, it is imperative that rabbits also
healthy and ready for a permanent home. Every Saturday, the rescue group holds adoptions from 12 to 4 p.m. Rabbits are the gentlest creatures, DeWoody admits. Every successful adoption is heartwarming. Josh Graham had always wanted a rabbit. In March, this precocious 11-year-old and his mom Michele ventured to the weekly rescue event at Petco. He sat with a couple of bunnies and decided that the newly named Thumbelina was the best fit. She clicked with me, Josh says. Now the happy rabbit shares a room with Josh and his hamster Blaster. Thumbelinas elaborate condo takes up nearly one-third of Joshs room, but he doesnt mind. She is his baby, Michele admits. Josh gets up at 5 a.m. every morning to feed Thumbelina her greens and make sure she is happy. Josh does a great job, Michele explains. He takes such good care of her. Thumbelina is flourishing in her new home. It is important to consider rescue when thinking of getting a pet, Michele says. They worked with us to determine which animal would be the right fit for our home.
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get spayed or neutered. Easter used to be a huge time for us, DeWoody explains. Now it is year-round. Thats why DeWoody, along with friend Nola Williams, started Leaps and Bounds Rabbit Rescue in 2008. The nonprofit operates out of a 300-square-foot room within the Petco on Douglas Boulevard in Roseville. The cheerful room holds 16 large cages with individual or bonded pairs living the good life in peace. They are all happy,
oscar No one really knows how Oscar got on to the back porch of Cindy Hagmans country home. He was emaciated and his right hind leg was mangled. Oscar, starving, was desperately eating the cat food left out for their household cats. As Oscar was gulping kitty kibble, the resident cats tried to defend their dinner, but Oscar fought them off with his wounded leg. When Hagman came out to investigate the mayhem and first saw him, she thought his injuries would require euthanasia; however, this feisty little brown tabby proved her wrong. When she approached Oscar, despite his excruciating pain, he started purring and rolled over on his back for a tummy rub. Hagman was moved, but knew she could not take on another pet. She remembered FieldHaven Feline Rescue in Lincoln. They had assisted her by spaying her kitten through their Spay Neuter Assistance Program. They do great work, Hagman says. Sisters Jann Flanagan and Joy Smith founded FieldHaven in 2003 to provide a safe place for cats and kittens while they are awaiting permanent homes. The not-for-profit group works because of the army of 125 volunteers who selflessly give their time, money, sweat, and tears caring for felines that have been abandoned or abused. FieldHaven is also a no-kill shelter, which means a cat has a home for life, even if they arent adopted. Oscar went directly to the vet and his leg was amputated at the hip. His general health was good so he only needed post-operative care and lots of food and love, which he received in massive doses when he moved in with the 24 other cats at the FieldHaven shelter. Volunteer Board Member Sabina Pellissier is honored to work among the unpaid staff. Our volunteers make me humble, she says. No matter what they are doingthey never complain. This is where Oscar met Suzy Miller and both their lives changed. Miller volunteers at the shelter and fell in love with Oscar at first sight. Hes beautiful, Miller says. After a few weeks recuperating at the shelter, Miller was able to take her new buddy home. Specialneeds animals seem to appreciate a nice home, Miller says. And she is right. Oscar joined Millers menagerie of rescued animals in her Lincoln home. Hes happy, Miller delightfully explains. And Oscar, purring loudly, agrees.
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Fieldhaven Feline rescue 2754 Ironwood Lane Lincoln 916-434-6022 fieldhaven.com leaps and Bounds rabbit rescue P.O. Box 466 Roseville 916-782-8669 leapsandboundsrabbitrescue.cfsites. org
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omestic animals depend on us for their safety and lives. We take animals into our homes for so many reasons and once we dowe must take on that obligation for life. However, there are some who feel differently about the furry friend they have adopted. Instead of giving love, food and affection, they inflict pain and despair leaving a trusting animal wounded, starving or abandoned. According to the Humane Society of the United States, nationally more than eight million unwanted animals enter shelters, and half of those are put to death. This is due to lack of funds, space and resources, or health issues. The rest are adopted by new families or reclaimed by their owners. Animals cannot speak for themselves; it takes someone to come to their aid and speak up against their suffering; they need humans to be their champions. We found some wonderful folks and welfare groups that did the humane thing and helped a few lucky animals find a new, bright and happy future.
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with about 20 bulldogs in their Folsom and Woodside locations. These dedicated bulldoggers work to save dogs from Fresno to the Oregon border. They can no longer take surrenders, so they work with families to find other options. Our focus now is to save bulldogs from euthanasia in shelters, Ippoliti says. Denali, the adorable white and fawn female, had never seen a vet and wasnt spayed, trained or socialized. She is so pretty and has issues, says Kathy Jackson, volunteer and Denalis new mom. She is definently a work in progress. Jackson admits she, her husband and five kids love Denali unconditionally. Dogs that come into a rescue have been damaged, Jackson explains. They are not perfect. And that means a lot of extra patience and time for the adoptive forever family. Denali has a lot of friends in her new home. On the Jacksons Auburn ranch she and her family are fostering two bulldogs for the group. They also have seven dogs, seven horses, three cats, and a plethora of chickens, doves and pigeons. Denali appreciates being part of the family, Jackson says. And working as a veterinary technician, she is one busy lady. Along with private donations, NCBR relies heavily on the staff and generosity of the Blue Ravine Animal Hospital in Folsom. We are blessed for their veterinary care, Jackson says. They are just wonderful people.
Denali One-and-a-half-year-old Denali was an owner surrender. She was always kept outside. The person that bought her didnt do the research on what it takes to keep a bulldog healthy and happy. People get them because they are cute, explains Michele Ippoliti, a volunteer for Northern California Bulldog Rescue (NCBR). Under the conditions she was living, she would have never made it. Bulldogs are inside dogs and can not tolerate heat over 75 degrees. The heat and cold literally take their breath away, Ippoliti says. The breed has very specific needs and is high maintenance. Having a bulldog is like having a two-yearold that never grows up, Ippoliti says. The dogs personality traits demand a lot of attention and love. Their physical grooming needs are also very time consuming. Ippoliti admits the original owner did the right thing by turning her into the rescue group, instead of just dumping her somewhere. The nonprofit NCBR was established in 2006 and has a membership of 300, but only 10 core volunteers that work
CLAYTON claYton Back in 2009, horse-lover Wendy Digiorno found out about the terrible fate of horses Clayton, Dayton and Sierra. Within hours, the two colts were going to be sent to Mexico and the mare, Sierra (Daytons mother), would be taken to Canada where they all would share the same fate: slaughtered for human consumption. Digiorno worked fast and found transportation and the cash to buy all three horses for their worth in meat a couple of hundred dollars each. She drove to Nevada and brought them to her nonprofit All About Equine (AAE), located in El Dorado Hills.
with him, Lewis says, and I took him under my wing. Clayton needed a lot of special care because of his injuries and he was severely malnourished. He was very weak, Lewis explains. So, she helped bandage his wounds and nursed him to health. Lewis had always wanted a horse, but just never got one. Now I have a horse for my four grandchildren, she says. Clayton is a healthy, happy horse and is being trained to help educate children on the importance of horse safety and saddling procedures. Horses are wonderful, Lewis explains. They bring a sense of peacefulness to me. muhammaD ali, a.K.a. oliVer One of the volunteers at Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary in Sacramento named this big white cat Muhammad Ali because he was so beat up when they found him. On a freezing and stormy November night, he and another cat were dropped off in front of the rescue in an old cat carrier wrapped in a black plastic garbage bag. They were left in a torrential rainstorm, says Cathryn Rakich, board secretary for Happy Tails. Luckily for the cats, patrons
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Currently, AAE has 25 faithful volunteers that tend to 24 animals each day. Feeding, cleaning, brushing, training and veterinary care takes a lot of time and money. AAE depends on private donations to run the rescue. We are blessed, Digiorno says. Seems like we get something just when we need it. Their mission is to rescue and rehabilitate adoptable horses and find them permanent and loving homes. The trios story is a sad one and it happens to hundreds of animals daily. Unwanted horses are taken to out-of-state feedlotsnot a good place to be if you are a horse. Cramped, overcrowded and violent, these lots are where animals are fed until theyre heavy enough to sell for slaughter outside the U.S. Sierra was starving and she was feeding both Dayton and Clayton. Dayton was her own, but Claytons mother had been herded onto a Canadabound truck weeks before. In the chaos, the month-old Clayton was bitten and trampled by the other horses fighting for the meager food available. For Linda Lewis, a volunteer at AAE, it was love at first sight and she immediately felt a connection when she met Clayton. There was something about this red roan colt that captured her heart. I just bonded
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from a nearby restaurant intervened and they were taken in by the eaterys manager for the night. Muhammad Ali had some major injuries that required stitches, lots of veterinary care and loving support. Many of the 75 active volunteers went to work to get him healthy and adoptable. For such a rough looking guy, he was a real sweetheart, Rakich says. Now in safe hands, they treated his wounds and had him neutered. Happy Tails is a non-profit no-kill shelter currently housing 60 adult cats and six dogs on the premises. Approximately another 100 cats and kittens are in foster care awaiting just the right, loving permanent home. The group focuses on cats with special needs, those that would be automatically put down at other area shelters. These cats deserve a second chance, Rakich says, however, that is why the bulk of our costs are veterinary services. Steve and Pam Green of Carmichael saw Muhammad and wanted to adopt him. The cat took to Steve right away, so despite his mangled appearance, they took him home. He was missing a lot of fur and his front fang was broken off, Steve says. These self-described bleeding hearts are a couple of softies when it comes to mistreatment. I cant stand to see anyone human or animal abused, Steve admits. They changed Muhammads name to Oliver (Ollie for short) and he quickly assimilated into the family that included three other rescue cats. Ollie and Steve are best friends. He puts his head on my keyboard when I am working on the computer, Steve says. Ollie is a friendly cat that has beautiful yellow eyes, which complement his long white fur. He has really attached himself to me, Steve says. It works for ushe is a good cat.

all about equine El Dorado Hills 916-606-3330 allaboutequine.org happy tails Pet sanctuary 6001 Folsom Boulevard Sacramento 916-556-1155 happytails.org northern california Bulldog rescue thebcnc.org [email protected].
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sk anyone who has rescued an animal from a bad situation or adopted an animal from a shelter, and they will tell you that there is something special about their pet. Animals that are rescued almost seem to know they have been given a second chance. In a bad economy, people have to make hard decisions when it comes to their pets. When they are out of work, become ill, or for some other reason cant take care of their animals, the kindest thing to do is turn them over to a rescue organization to find them a new home. There are numerous no-kill shelters in the area where relinquished animals can live, either in the facility or in foster homes, until they are adopted. These are generally non-profit, volunteer-run organizations where caring people donate time and money to help the cause. In most cases, these organizations are continually in need of more foster homes, volunteers, funds and in-kind donations. Of course, adopting an animal is a wonderful way to help the cause. This creates an opening for another animal in need, and the adoption fees paid go toward spaying/ neutering, veterinary care, food and other costs associated with taking care of the animals. Here we give you the saving-grace stories of three compassionate individuals who adopted from area animal rescue leagues. haVannah In the spring of 2010, The Grace Foundation of Northern California, a horse rescue organization, contacted Malinda Kregoski, owner and horse trainer at Equine Unlimited, Inc., and invited her to participate in a
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more adoptable because they are trained and therefore more desirable. I got sponsorships from Purina, Lees Feed, Elk Grove Milling, and my farrier, Jasiaha Opsted, so that really helped, Kregoski explains. Everyone thought it was a great benefit and pitched in. I donated my time after work to do the training. I accepted the challenge because its a great cause. There are a lot of neglected horses out there, and I wanted to do my part. JOAQUIN AND MOOCH
special program called The HELP Rescue Me Trainers Showcase. Kregoski and 31 other trainers took in a total of 50 horses from The Grace Foundation, trained them for 70 days, and then showed off their accomplishments during the Showcase that June. Kregoski accepted two horses through the challenge and won her category on a four-year-old quarter horse named Havannah. She was given the opportunity to adopt her after the challenge, which she happily did. Havannah is now a valued part of Kregoskis lesson and summer camp programs, helping children learn how to ride and giving pony rides at birthday parties. The other horse Kregoski trained for the challenge, Cammy, went on to be adopted by another person. Havannah had pretty good ground manners when I got her, but that was all, Kregoski recounts. I taught her to walk, trot and canter with someone riding her, and I taught her to jump. By the end of my two months with her, she would walk through water and tolerate me standing up on her back while holding an American flag. It was an amazing transformation, and she has really adapted well into our lesson program, which is exceptional for any horse this age. There are some really quality horses up for adoption. The purpose of The HELP Rescue Me Trainers Showcase is to raise awareness of rescue horses, showing that there are some very nice horses available. Some have come from abuse or neglect, some have come from the Bureau of Land Management wild horse roundups, and others were simply turned over because the owners faced financial difficulty and could no longer care for them. The horses in the program are
JoaQuin anD mooch Ginny Ott has been volunteering at the El Dorado Humane Society for about a year, and she had no intention of taking home any more cats to join the two she already had at home. It has been a joy, Ott says of her work at the shelter. I just go and hang out with the cats. I felt there was a need to give them a chance to be loved on a daily basis, but the reward is even greater for me. When you spend time with them, you fall for them and want to help. Ott feels its important to adopt animals from the Humane Society instead of through ads or breeders. They may not be the most beautiful, but theyre the ones that need the love the most, she explains. In March of this year, she succumbed to temptation and happily agreed to adopt Mooch, age 11, and Joaquin, age six. The cats had been living at the shelter since before it moved to its current location on Pleasant Valley Road in 2008. In fact, they had lived at the shelter for longer than any of the current volunteers have worked there, so no one knows how they first arrived. Thats one of the bittersweet parts of being a no-kill shelter, explains Janey Frazier, volunteer recruiter. Youre glad you can save lives, but there are great cats like Joaquin and Mooch that essentially spend their whole lives in a shelter setting. Its such a victory
when they get a real home to live out their senior years. They deserve it. I couldnt leave them behind, even though I already had two cats, Ott adds. Mooch needs medicine every morning, but shes been a sweetheart. Joaquin was scared and hid for a week after I brought him home, but now hes coming out of his shell. He likes to go out the kitty door and sit on the deck in the back of the house. Taking four adult cats and putting them all into the same home has a few challenges, but Ott is up for the task. Knowing that Im working with all four of them and seeing how theyre changing has really touched me, she shares. It feels really good to be doing something for someone else. cloVer Four years ago, Cindy Flaherty and her family were driving home from vacation when she stopped at the PAWED shelter in Shingle Springs. They saw a flyer advertising a border-collie-mix named Clover and fell in love, but they waited a couple of days to think about it before adopting her. Flahertys sons were so excited that night they couldnt sleep, and she called PAWED back the next day. Clover, now 11 years old, has been through a lot, having had several owners in her life. Most recently, a teacher found her on the school playground and couldnt keep her. PAWED President Charlene Welty fostered Clover because she wasnt doing well in the loud shelter environment. However, she was just perfect for Flahertys family. We were only looking for dogs that were five or older, Flaherty explains. Our younger son was five at the time, and he was intimidated by the puppies jumping on himClover is so mellow, she says. Clover has found a place not only in the Flaherty household, but in the community as well. Flahertys sons school sponsors a Mileage Club program that encourages kids to eat healthy and be active. They run every morning and get badges when they meet milestones. Clover is the mascot of the Mileage Club, Flaherty boasts. She has arthritis and cant walk that far, but she helps inspire the kids. We have a board where the kids chart their progress, and theres a picture of Clover wearing one of the boys badges for 25 miles. At home, Clover is a comfortable member of the family, happily playing with the
cats and rabbits. Ive adopted a puppy before, and I know I cant train them, Flaherty shares. The advantage with an adult dog is that you can get a sense if they are already housebroken and what their personality is like, and its an easier fit into your household. Because of what Clover means to her family, at PAWEDs request, Flaherty recently told their adoption story in her testimony before the county Board of Supervisors advocating for the building of the planned permanent animal shelter.
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n a hot summers night, my guest and I decided to go to Hawks Restaurant in Quarry Ponds for dinner. Thinking that the restaurant would be quiet on a weeknight, I was wrong. It was buzzing with energy, and almost every table was filled. Near the entrance, customers enjoyed drinks and appetizers at the inviting bar. As I sat down in a comfortable booth in the dining room, I looked around taking in the sophisticated, contemporary scenery of the lovely boutique restaurant. The menu included dishes prepared with local farm-fresh ingredients. Some of the items change with the sea-
son, while others remain constant, such as the popular Hawks Burger. Another option is the chefs seven course tasting menu prepared for the entire table. I started off with the Chopped Summer Vegetable Salad. Various vegetables such as corn, jicama, cucumber, red bell pepper and green beans were mixed together with a tasty California avocado mousse and sherry vinaigrette. It was a perfect summer salad...light and refreshing! For my main course, I had the Pan Roasted Petaluma Chicken. The mouthwatering chicken was served over a delightful medley of fingerling potatoes, bloomsdale spinach (an heir-
loom spinach), housemade bacon, wild mushrooms and baby artichokes. The flavorful stone-grain mustard cream sauce complemented the ingredients nicely. With every bite I took, the chicken melted in my mouth and the saltiness of the bacon added even more flavor. For dessert, we shared Hawks moist Tres Leche Cake served with white chocolate granita and local Bing cherries, which ended up being a perfect finish to a perfect summer dinner. This was not my first time at Hawks, and it definitely wont be my last!
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Dining Out in Folsom, El Dorado Hills and Beyond
Hacienda Del Rio

702 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-351-1800, haciendafolsom.com
ne recent summer evening, I had a craving for Mexican food and decided to go to Historic Folsoms Hacienda Del Rio. Located on the second floor of an 1880s building and serving food since 1979, I had been longing to try it. Entering the restaurant felt like going back in time to the Gold Rush days. Colorful murals decorated the dining area while floral and calico shade lamps hung above each booth. The outdoor dining area and the spacious bar area were both full of activity. The menu included a wide variety of choices, from fajitas to traditional
combo plates. There were also Specialties de la Hacienda such as Chili Verde, Chili Colorado and Carne Asada. I decided on the El Grande, a combination of three items served with rice and beans. Each item I chose the chicken taco, cheese enchilada and chili relleno was generously proportioned. The chicken taco was served in a hard shell with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and a large amount of shredded chicken; the cheese enchilada in a red sauce brought out the spiciness and blended well with the cheese; and the giant green chili relleno enveloped the melted cheese that escaped from it as I took each bite. It
was my first time trying a chili relleno and I wasnt disappointed! For dessert, I had the Mud Pie, a wonderful slice of cookies and cream ice cream with a chocolate cookie crust, drizzled with chocolate sauce and dolloped with whipped cream to top it off. It was a refreshing way to end the delicious meal. After dinner, I strolled down Historic Sutter Street peeking into shop windows. If you find yourself in downtown Folsom and have a yearning for authentically delicious Mexican food, stop into Hacienda Del Rio! Dana Lee
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Dining Out in the El Dorado County Foothills and Beyond
Greenhouse Caf
2864 Ray Lawyer Drive, Suite 106, Placerville, 530-626-4081
Heather L. Becker
o doubt about it, sometimes youre just in the mood for some good, no-fuss, homemade cooking. Enter Greenhouse Caf. In its unassuming location next to Raleys in Placerville, the familyowned and operated caf serves its tasty breakfast and lunch seven days a week. With knotty pine, a long counter and a smattering of antiques, the Greenhouse Caf is ever the charming country kitchencomplete with outdoor seating. Although the omelets and biscuits and gravy were calling like sirens, lunch was on our minds
during a recent trip out with girlfriends. We feasted family-style, starting with a large plate of onion rings; thickly battered then fried to a perfect crisp, and even more divine when dipped in a side of ranch dressing! It was then onto Greenhouses Cheeseburger, juicy and satisfying, served alongside classic potato salad; as well as the Turkey Club, with thickly cut turkey breast and crispy bacon between layers of toasted wheat bread delicious with its side of thin-cut fries. To complete the trifecta, we tried the Tuna Melt with Cheddar cheese, tomato and unexpected avocado. The
sandwich, grilled to a creamy and cheesy goodness between two slices of sourdough, melted in our mouths. An accompanying cup of the homemade Turkey Noodle Soup was simple and rustic, with chunks of turkey, veggies and fusilli pasta in a hearty broth. Although the Greenhouse Caf has a tempting selection of homemade pies including chocolate cream, we were all too stuffed to try any dessert. Yet the great thing about a small hometown caf, where the owner will most likely remember your name, is theres always next time!
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For the cake: 3 cups plus 2 tbsp. cake flour; more for dusting pans 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cocoa powder 1 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk 2 tbsp. (1 oz.) red food coloring 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. white distilled vinegar Butter, for greasing pans For the frosting: 12 oz. cream cheese, softened 12 oz. butter, softened 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 cups confectioners sugar 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa, and salt into a medium bowl. Beat eggs, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Add dry ingredients and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly between 3 greased and floured 8 round cake pans. Bake cakes, rotating pans halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Let cakes cool 5 minutes, then invert each onto a plate, then invert again onto a cooling rack. Let cakes cool completely before frosting. Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer
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Thousands of individuals have turned to Dr. Paul Sasaura, orthopedic surgeon and president of Summit Orthopedic Specialists, for his expertise in minimally invasive and computer-navigated total joint replacement. Dr. Sasaura, one of the first surgeons in the area to perform computer-navigated surgery, is now one of the first in the area to perform MAKOplasty, a robotic surgical technique to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. The innovative new procedure yields greater precision and stability during surgery, resulting in less pain and a more rapid return to the activities you love. Our mission at Summit is to provide personalized care for your individual needs. Rest assured, you will be treated with the same level of compassion and care we provide our own family members, says Dr. Sasaura. Visit www.mysummitortho.com to learn more about the extraordinary orthopedic advances taking place at Summit Orthopedic Specialists.
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LEG UP on a NEW LIFE

For Ginny VanDuyn, a new knee meant a new life for her whole family. See pages 4 & 5 for the story.
Marshall Womens Health Expo, August 27 Embarrassing Health Issues Rate Your Plate
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ABOUT MARsHAll MEDICAl CENTER

Marshall Medical Center is an independent, nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the sierra Foothills between sacramento and south lake Tahoe. Marshall Medical Center includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 105 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Placerville and Georgetown; and many community health and education programs. Marshall has over 200 board-certified physicians and a team of over 1,200 employees providing quality healthcare services to more than 150,000 residents of El Dorado County.
My PLatE
Marshall Registered Dietitian supports New Plant-Focused Emphasis

Most of us grew up with the food pyramid,, the usDAs visual representation of how to eat a balanced diet. Move over pyramid and make way for the new My Plate initiative. The plate emphasizes a plant-based diet heavier on vegetables, fruit and whole grains, which are rich in cancer fighting compounds, fiber and water. They also help you feel full while not eating as many calories. The plate still gives due space to protein and dairy diet components. one of Marshalls registered dietitians, tamalisa carlson, RD, says, Adopting a more plant-based diet is one way people can get healthier and reduce their disk of heart disease, cancer and stroke the big three killers of Americans.
connEct to REsouRcEs: If youre ready to improve your diet, reach

your healthy weight or need other nutritional support, contact Marshalls Diabetes & Education Program at 530-672-7021. check out the usDAs latest info at www.choosemyplate.gov.
Marshalls cancer Resource center recently Room to move moved to 3581 Palmer Drive, suite 202. at new Marshall Its still on the upper level of Marshalls is cameron Park campus, but a much cancer Resource center now in for morelarger space, allowing onsite classes and stretching out room for patrons. The center is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment and is open to the public. It offers a wide range of cancer-related services and information, including support groups, treatment travel assistance, counseling, personal appearance support and cancer navigation, among others. If you or someone you love is facing cancer, be sure to take advantage of the services offered.
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For Your HEAltH

is published as a community service by MARsHAll MEDICAl CENTER 1100 Marshall Way Placerville, CA 95667 telephone 530-622-1441 or 916-933-0913; www.marshallmedical.org It is intended to provide information about health in general as well as healthcare services and resources available in El Dorado County. Information in For Your Health comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. If you have questions, concerns or suggestions for future topics, contact the editor, Carrie Poggio, at (530) 626-2816 or via email at [email protected].
RIBBON CUTTING Representatives from Marshall celebrate the relocation of the cancer Resource center with a ribbon cutting and open house.
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Dont let embarrassment keep you from addressing health issues

Many people go without treatment for medical problems because they are too ashamed. But some of the most embarrassing issues are more common than you think. If youre affected with such a health issue, you are likely constantly aware of the condition and are modifying your lifestyle to accommodate the problem. Help is available, talk to your doctor.
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MARsHAll sIERRA PRIMARY MEDICINE
1000 Fowler Way, suite 7 Placerville, CA 95667 530-621-3600
or hirsutism, affects 5-10% of all women. You may have hirsutism if you have coarse, mature facial hair, or hair on the chest, back or arms. While hirsutism can be hereditary, excessive hair is also a symptom of the hormonal condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOs). PCOs occurs when an imbalance of hormone levels in a womans body causes cysts to form in ovaries. see your doctor if you have a sudden increase in facial or body hair, if your periods have become irregular, or if your voice has become deeper. Its important to diagnose or rule out more serious causes, such as PCOs, says Family Physician Peter Barba, MD. You may address the excess hair by shaving, tweezing, waxing or through laser hair removal. Your doctor may also prescribe medicines available to treat hirsutism.
EXcEssIVE FAcIAl HAIR: Excessive facial hair,
thermal regulation. But for people with hyperhidrosis, sweating exceeds the bodys need for the regulation, says Alice Tse, MD. Hyperhidrosis can have social, emotional, and professional consequences. Fortunately, there are many forms of treatment available to treat hyperhidrosis -from topical antiperspirants to botox injections and surgery, your doctor can help you determine the cause and best course of treatment.
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BlADDER lEAks: If you have small leaks when you sneeze, laugh or cough, or a larger loss while exercising, stress incontinence can be very embarrassing. stress incontinence is the most common type of bladder control issue among women. Almost every woman who has given birth is going to have some urinary incontinence problems says OB-GYN Alicia Tobin-Williams, MD.
The exertion from coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercising puts pressure on the weakened sphincter that normally keeps your urethra closed, and urine leaks out. Exercises, physical therapy or surgery can help. But first, see your doctor just to rule out anything more serious.
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new Healthcare Providers

Steven Uzelac, MD Marshall Family & Internal Medicine 3581 Palmer Drive, Suite 602 Cameron Park, CA 95682 530-672-7000 Nadine Yassa, MD (Neurology) 991 Reserve Drive Roseville, CA 95678 916-789-8811 Terry Zimmerman, MD (Plastic Surgery) 2370 East Bidwell, Suite 100 Folsom, CA 95630 916-983-0550
EXcEssIVE sWEAtIng:
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder that can cause excessive foot, underarm and facial sweating. Normal sweating is needed for
When we begin to talk about embarrassing things, you may be relieved to find there is a condition you can blame. If there is something wrong, talk to a doctor, no matter how embarrassing or hopeless it might seem.
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it means everything.
A cardiac technician for nearly 25 years, ginny knew what living with chronic pain was all about it can ratchet down quality of life in serious ways. she was only 18 and on a spring board diving scholarship when during a dive, she tore her meniscus, a key piece of cartilage in her left knee. she was supposed to be back on the diving board in 10 days, but the arthroscopic surgery didnt go well. she was left with trouble even walking. More surgery of limited success followed, to clean out the damaged knee. At the time, given her young age, overall good health and the inherent risks in the procedure, a knee replacement wasnt even considered.
Ginny demonstrates a rehabilitation exercise with physical therapist Ron Kopitzke.
Thirty years after a devastating injury, a whole family gets a boost

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New Life
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ginny made the much time hobbling best of it over the around like an old years, enduring lady, she recalls. chronic pain, bone scans, x-rays, braces Aside from the physiand repeated clean cal pain, ginny dealt out surgeries to with a sense of not give temporary really being there relief at best. I fully for her husband Ginny with her surgeon, even had surgery or her children, a Stephen Cyphers, MD. when I was 25, so I son and a daughter, could walk down the aisle, she now 16 and 20. Field trips for says. Arthritis developed and school, and other family outbefore long, she was feeling ings, were a source of embarolder than her years, and putrassment, ginny remembers. ting on weight from the lack I couldnt get around very well. of mobility. not being able to When Id been sitting, it was bend her knee enough to ride quite a process for me to get up a bike with her family was terand moving. As she entered ribly upsetting. I missed out her 40s, movement in her knee on a lot of life and spent too was severely limited.
Introducing Marshall orthopedics

Marshall proudly welcomes the five experienced surgeons of Western sierra Orthopaedic Center, to Marshall Orthopedics. Existing patients will not notice any major changes, and new patients are welcome. Antony Boody, MD, also has appointment times available in El Dorado Hills, within the Marshall Family Medicine Office at 5137 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. AntonY BooDY, MD stEPHEn cYPHERs, MD
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A doctors honesty, a life reclaimed

ginny started seeing stephen cyphers, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Western sierra orthopedic center (now Marshall orthopedics). He looked me in the eye and said, there are no more miracle surgeries for you, and slowly encouraged me to consider knee replacement. He was the one who was finally able to help me let go of the past and start planning my future. total knee replacement was intimidating, and a procedure not often performed on one so young. But at the age of 47, ginny finally decided it was the right thing to do. In February of 2010, she underwent the surgery. Months of physical therapy and determination later, ginny has reclaimed her life and lost over 30 pounds in the process a large amount for her small, 54 frame. Im active most days of the week, she proudly says. shes now able to ride a bike, hike and do other treasured activities with her family. she also enjoys wearing clothes shes happy in, and took great pleasure in tossing out four garbage bags worth of clothes that no longer fit. Im not going back there, she says with optimism.
tAYloR VAncE, MD
school: Penn state University
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FounDAtIon nEWs
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Funding programs that care for people
guardian Angels: they walk among us

At Marshall Medical Center, patient care is a top priority for each and every member of our professional healthcare team. You and your family deserve the best medical services, and the Marshall Family is proud to continue to exceed your expectations. Acknowledging an individual for a jobwell-done is one of the most meaningful forms of support you can offer. Your participation in the Guardian Angel Program demonstrates you have an understanding of the important role our caregivers play in enabling us to continue fulfilling this mission of excellence in patient care.
Its about you

and grateful patients or their family members often take the time to send a note of thanks to their caregivers for the care they received. In addition, many would like to do more, but dont know how.
For further information on giving opportunities, please contact Executive Director Karen Good, CFRM at Marshall Foundation, 530-642-9984 or visit us on the web at www.marshallfound.org
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Acknowledge a guardian Angel

How can I say thanks to Marshall Medical Center and my healthcare team?
The guardian Angel Program was created so that patents would have the opportunity to acknowledge the exceptional care received, and at the same time, support Marshall in continuing its mission. Your gift will support medical excellence and provide a way for you to pay special tribute to the caregiver who made a meaningful difference in your Marshall Medical visit or stay. Your Guardian Angel will be recognized with a certificate and a speciallydesigned lapel pin in recognition of his or her exceptional care. Guardian Angels will also be recognized in Marshall Medical Centers quarterly publication, For Your Health. A monetary gift of any amount will be acknowledged as a Guardian Angel Donation. Express your gratitude for the excellent care you received. Express your appreciation by making a gift to say thank you and honor the caregiver or other staff member who made your experience a positive one. Include the name and department of the person you wish to recognize.
SATuRDAY, AuGuST 27, 2011

El Dorado Hills Town Center Steven Young Amphitheater
Cost $15
Includes fun run/walk, shirt and Health Expo Proceeds benefit the Marshall Foundation for Community Health
Grab your girlfriends and join us for fun and fitness including a 5k run/walk, health screenings and health talks by Marshall Medical Center experts
Schedule
8:00 a.m.
Run Start (7:30 a.m. registration)
9:00 a.m. to Noon

Health & Wellness Expo
HEALTH TALKS 9:00 a.m.

Looking Your Best at Any Age
Tips on skin care from a Marshall Clinical Esthetician
Health Screenings

Pulmonary Function Body Fat & Weight Measurement Blood Glucose Screening Blood Pressure Screening Mobility/Flexibility Test Core Strength Test
9:45 a.m.
Heart Smart
Womens heart health advice from a Marshall Cardiologist
10:30 a.m.
Eat This, Do That
Nutrition and exercise advice from a Marshall Family Physician
11:15 a.m.
Below the Belt
Womens health discussion with a Marshall OBGYN physician
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PRogRAMs & clAssEs Marshall Health & Wellness Programs & classes
Marshalls programs can help you get healthy and stay healthy. Offering services for all ages and stages of life, we hope to see you at one or more of the classes below. Our Community Health Education Classes include smoking Cessation and Childbirth-related classes, in addition to a babysitting class. Call 530-626-2990 for more info and to register. We also offer Diabetes and Nutrition Education through our Physician Clinic services. Call 530-672-7021 for more information.
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Pre-registration required & space is limited. call 530-626-2990 more information.
Fee: $35 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, september 14 Wednesday, november 9 This class reviews basic newborn care for the first few weeks of life. topics include newborn characteristics, physical and emotional needs of the baby, health & safety skills. Fee: $35 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, August 24 tuesday, october 4 Wednesday, December 7 This fun, interactive class teaches boys and girls, ages 11 to 15, how to become competent and responsible baby-sitters. Fee: $50 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (limited scholarships available) saturday, october 11 saturday, november 12
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This class will provide you with the information on: Making carbohydrates work for you Meal planning Managing your weight Thursday, August 8, 6-8 p.m. tuesday, september 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, october 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, november 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. tuesday, December 6, 1-3 p.m.
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Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? Cryotherapy is localized or whole-body exposure to cold temperatures, promoting the healing of strains, sprains, aches or pains. The various items in our product line generate extremely cold temperatures, up to four times colder than standard ice packs and ice baths. Exposure for a very short duration in dry air can result in short- and long-term cessation of pain and promote recovery without shocking the bodys core temperature. Cryotherapy centers are readily available in Europe but have not had a mainstream presence in the U.S., until now! US Cryotherapy is the first cold therapy treatment center in the nation, with a focus on faster recovery and better health. After testing out the treatment in Prague, my father became extremely passionate about bringing Cryotherapy here. Shortly after, my dad, two brothers and I created US Cryotherapy. Were extremely proud of bringing this state-of-the-art technology to the U.S. and the community of Roseville. Rob Kramer and Todd Kramer How are you involved with both the community and your customer? I am involved with the Roseville Chamber of Commerce, the Roseville Rotary Club and with various charities. Kim mcLaughLin, LmFT Why is your staff the best in the business? 411 Oak Street, Roseville They are customer-service oriented, hardworking and always willing to go the extra mile. 916-847-8053, feedyoursoultherapy.com I wouldnt trade them for the world! Whats your biggest job perk? Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it Working with my family. find you? Where do you and your family go locally to have fun? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I work William Land Park, Fairytale Town and the Sacramento Zoo. with people who struggle with their weight, are frusWhats your favorite childhood memory? trated, and are either looking for the next best diet or Going abalone diving off the coast of Mendocino with my father and two brothers. have been on every diet imaginable without long-term Whats your favorite local business other than your own? success. I help them determine the core problem that leads to overeating and find tools to feed their soul, I am a fan of all small businesses; I have a greater appreciation for the hard work it takes resulting in increased happiness and fulfillment. to build a business from the ground up. What was the first job you ever had, and what did If you could be any other profession what would it be? you learn from the experience? A professional baseball player. At age 15, I was a waitress in a retirement communitys And finally, customer service is? restaurant and learned compasUnderstanding our customers needs and trying to fully serve them. sion, patience and how to listen to the customer. How are you involved with both the community and your customer? I volunteer at my church on the Women of Spirit Leadership Council. We provide a monthly support group for women in our church community. What life accomplishments are you most proud of? Being able to live out my passion by getting a masters degree in psychology and becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist. Who is your role model in business or in life, and why? My mom. She raised two children alone and worked two jobs to make sure we had enough money to live. Later in life, she got a college degree and really strives to learn all she can. Whats your biggest job perk? All the great people I get to meet. Whats your favorite place to eat out locally? The Counter I love their burgers and sweet potato fries. Whats your favorite local business other than your own? Once Upon A Child my family really embraces the philosophy of reuse, reduce and recycle. And finally, customer service is? Focusing on the needs of my customers and showing a caring attitude and a genuine interest in their wellbeing; treating them the way I want others to treat me, because I know people have so many options for service Kim McLaughlin, LMFT providers.
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916-532-9800, imakebeautiful.com Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? I am a certified makeup artist who has been blessed to do what I love: I make women look and feel beautiful. What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience? My first job was in the fashion industry. I learned to be a leader and how to make things look beautiful. How are you involved with both the community and your customer? Being a mother of three, I am on the board of both my communitys little league and my childrens local football and cheer programs. In addition, I donate my services to local community events. Why is your staff the best in the business? I am very creative, possess great people skills, and have so much passion for what I do. What life accomplishments are you most proud of? Being able to stay home with my children when they were little. Who is your role model in business or in life, and why? Dany Sanz the creator of Make Up For Ever. She started as a makeup artist and built an Jenifer Haupt empire. Where do you go when the going gets tough? To my husband and the other successful businesses I work with. Whats your hidden talent? Baking and sewing. Whats your biggest job perk? roSeviLLe DermaToLogy Getting a makeup discount! 1412 Blue Oaks Boulevard, Roseville Whats your favorite place to eat out locally? Blue Nami. 916-784-7546, rosevillederm.com Where do you and your family go locally to have fun? To the movies. Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? Whats your favorite childhood memory? Roseville Dermatology is a full-service practice, specializing in medical, Grandmas house. surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Since I opened Roseville DermatolWhats your favorite local event that you go to? ogy in 2006, my staff has grown to include a physician assistant, esthetic Farmers markets. nurse, licensed esthetician and a skin care specialist. To accommodate Whats your favorite local business other than your own? the growing number of patients, our office relocated to a state-of-the-art Sephora. facility on Blue Oaks Boulevard in January. If you could be in any other profession what would it be? How are you involved with both the community and your The clothing industry. customer? And finally, customer service is? Every year I perform free, full-body skin cancer screenings through the What will make or break you. People have to want to be Skin Cancer Foundations Road to Healthy Skin Tour. We also host an around you for you to be successful. I love people and I hope annual open house event and invite all our friends into the office for an it shows. evening of drinks, hors doeuvres and conversation. Why is your staff the best in the business? Christopher Ha, M.D. Our staff thrives on the relationships they develop with patients. This personal connection is one reason why Sutter patients consistently rate us the best dermatology practice in Roseville. We also won second place for Favorite Dermatologist in Style Magazines 2010 Sixth Annual Readers Choice Awards. What life accomplishments are you most proud of? Im most proud of opening this practice. It took a huge leap of faith to leave a secure job and start Roseville Dermatology with no prior business experience, but it turned out to be the second best decision of my life (after marrying my wife!). Whats your favorite place to eat out locally? I love to eat at Bravo Pastaria on Eureka Road. Im a huge fan of buying local. And finally, customer service is? Customer service is more than just treating patients; its about improving their lives. To have that kind of impact on people, you need to know who they are and where they come from. From the moment a customer enters our office, he or she is not just a number, but instead a friend dropping by for a visit.
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3840 El Dorado Hills Boulevard, Suite 201, El Dorado Hills 916-933-7022, simmschiropractic.com Answers by Dr. Krista Rainwaters. Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? I am an associate doctor at Simms Chiropractic. Dr. Ron Simms and I work as a team to provide optimum health and function to our patients, through gentle and specific chiropractic adjustments. We are passionate about educating our community to pursue a preventative and proactive approach to their health and wellness. The most common symptoms we see as a result of spinal and nervous system problems are headaches, low back pain, asthma, allergies, digestive issues, painful menstrual cycles, etc. We remind our community that health comes from inside your body, not from a bottle or pills. Our mission is to detect and remove interference from our patients nervous system; therefore allowing the optimal expression of health without the use of drugs and surgery. We found each other! Things happen for a reason! How are you involved with both the community and your customer? As a new member of the community, I am always looking for ways to get involved. Dr. Simms and I are active in partnering with local companies and businesses in health education. We often provide complimentary workshops to all types of businesses and frequently host our patients and their guests for an educational dinner. On a personal level, I have recently been participating at Lakeside Church in Folsom. Why is your staff the best in the business? Lisa, Chris, Nicole, Marylene and Kate all have unique skills and personalities. It is amazing to work in a place where you are family! There is an extremely high level of care and concern for each other as well as the team. Such a degree of efficiency, love and concern translates over to all of our patients. If you could meet someone living or dead, who would it be and why? Lucille Ball! Who wouldnt want to meet her? These days, we need to laugh a little more. And finally, customer service is? Going above and beyond the expectations of those you serve. To truly serve someone, is to recognize and meet the unique and individual needs of every person.
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Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? Founded in 1978, we are the worlds longest-running womens adventure travel company. We offer active vacations, including hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing and much more for women of all abilities across the globe. Call of the Wild is the perfect fit for me. I am passionate about business, the outdoors, and have the belief that a group of women can accomplish anything they put their minds to. What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience? At age 16, I worked as kitchen staff at a rural summer camp for girls in Maine. I learned about teamwork, hard work, and the worlds best recipe for trail mix! Why is your staff the best in the business? My guides are not only the finest in their field, but they also love what they do and it shows. What life accomplishments are you most proud of? I taught English in Nepal as a volunteer during a year off from school before I returned to earn my MBA. I lived with a Nepali family and taught grades 1-6. It was by far the most rewarding and mentally challenging experience I have had to date. Compared to teaching, mountain climbing is easy. Who is your role model in business or in life, and why? My clients. Many of these women have managed through divorce, breast cancer, a spouse or child dying and much more. I hear their stories while traveling and think of them every time my life gets a little rough. Where do you and your family go locally to have fun? My husband and I love all of the bike paths in Folsom; the loop around Lake Natoma is our favorite. Whats your favorite local business other than your own? Zuda Yoga. Its great training for hiking and backpacking season in the California High Sierra. And finally, customer service is? Kate Reid Listening first and servicing second.
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1160 Suncast Lane, Suite 9, El Dorado Hills, 916-939-4243, purebodyspa.net Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? I have created a beautiful, healing detox spa and have an amazing team of professionals totally committed to our clients success. Our joy is providing and practicing health and detox principles that are reliable and affordable. Our body detox programs include colonics, infrared sauna and nutritional programs and education. In addition, we offer the finest massage services in the area. Over the years, we have empowered thousands of people seeking health solutions to transform their lives. Why is your staff the best in the business? Our mission is to inspire and empower our clients to achieve a healthier transformation. Our goal is not to meet their expectations, but to exceed them. We want customers to leave the spa with what we call the WOW factor, so they will share the experience with friends. Our staff represents decades of experience in successfully serving others with a commitment to excellence in health and passion in care and treatment. If you could be any other profession, what would it be? This is crazy, but I would have been a detective. I am inquisitive and intuitive by Cindy Blair nature, and I love solving mysteries. Thankfully, my current work allows for me to do this by helping others achieve better health. How are you involved with both the community and your customers? I consider every new customer a new friend. Some have become even better friends with more social BiRth toolS involvement outside of the spa. My community Folsom, 916-538-3521, birthtools.com involvement this last year included providing spa treatments for charitable causes. Ive also been Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? involved in fundraising for El Dorado County famiI began Birth Tools in 2006 as a way to empower families through childbirth education lies suffering from hardship, and cancer causes. In and doula services. After receiving amazing care during my pregnancy and the birth of addition, I support activities for Waldorf School. my son, I wanted to give back to other women. I truly feel that the care you receive when Whats your favorite place to eat out locally? creating your family guides the type of parent you become. Sky Sushi in El Dorado Hills Im not a fan of raw How are you involved with both the community and your customer? fish, but their tuna tartar is to die for! Every woman deserves a doula! I love volunteering my childbirth classes and doula serWhats your favorite local business other than vices to pregnant teens. I feel society unfairly assumes that young parents cant be good your own? parents. With love and support you can be a good mom at any age. Energetic Care Pilates Studio, La Chateau Nail Where do you go when the going gets tough? Salon and Rowena & Takashi Hair Salon. I go outside! Whether going on a run by myself, biking with my kids, or lounging in the backyard with a margarita the fresh air always helps me feel better! Whats your biggest job perk? Thats a tough decision! I get to be a part of one of the most intimate and joyous times in peoples lives. I love teaching childbirth classes, and I feel so lucky to be at every birth that I attend. But the best is a common reaction that dads have after a birth, when I hear them say: Wow, I wasnt convinced that we really needed a doula, but I dont know how we would have done it without you! Where do you and your family go locally to have fun? Our family just recently moved to Folsom. We love the community, especially the Humbug Willow Creek Trail, which we run and bike on daily. And finally, customer service is? As a doula and childbirth educator, customer service is presenting all of the options to families without passing judgment or making decisions for them. You can empower parents so much by teaching Stacy Gould and daughter Ella them about their choices and giving them the strength and support to choose whats right for their family.
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6111 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado, 530-295-9486 Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? The Barn is an unusual destination, specializing in antiques, collectibles, goods with character, decorative and vintage iron, architectural finds, yard/garden supplies and more. Youll find treasures from the past for your lifestyle today! We feature two distinctive and charming styles, rustic to refined and Cabin Corners vintage cabin/favorite retreat, blended into one setting a historic 1908 milking barn. We also feature Big Iron Garden, which is retired logging equipment turned into an oasisa must see! Rene Hargrove and David Thomson created The Barn on a shoestring in 2008. It has been enhanced by them, along with Jean and Max Frigault of Cabin Corner. What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience? Jean Frigault and Rene Hargrove I was a holiday gift wrapper at Macys in San Bruno. I learned to be creative, hone my customer service skills and to be quick with quality. I then Jamey amin went into a hospital environment where I learned the importance of compassion, StyliSt at Bella Capelli thoroughness and administrative/public relations skills. 580 Main Street, Placerville How are you involved with both the community and your customer? 530-344-0320; 530-368-3642, placervillesalon.com We are global El Dorado County volunteers, but specifically, in Historic El Dorado, I am involved in event planning, fundraisers, publicity and coordination. The Barn Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it donates auction items (in limited supply) to help raise money for good causes as find you? well as attend events. We also feature artisans to promote the cottage industry. I am a signature colorist and stylist at Bella Capelli, an Our customers become friends, and they have helped in our success because Aveda concept salon and day spa featuring plant- and flower-derived products from hair care to makeup, skin they are loyal and unique. We cater to, and welcome, each and every customer and body. Both user-friendly and environmentally safe, who comes through our doors. Aveda has an unsurpassed reputation for over 30 years Why is your staff the best in the business? and is a top contender in the beauty industry today. As a We value our customers. Our philosophy is to offer hospitality, creativity and a professional for 26 years, my love and dedication have sense of fun. We work hard to find and feature cool stuff to fit every budget, so enabled me to utilize my innovative techniques, unique customers can find that perfect thing! The Barn and Cabin Corner offer value, creativity and craftsmanship to their fullest potential. unique items and exceptional customer service in an old-fashioned mercantile Specializing in Aveda and setting. embracing their mission And finally, customer service is? statement for the Exceptionally rewarding! last 13 years is something I am truly proud to be a part of. The beauty industry found me at the early age of five, and I love every minute of it. I am so blessed! How are you involved with both the community and your customer? I always donate complimentary haircuts to Ponderosa Little League on opening day and to the entire team at the end of the season. I also provide complimentary haircuts to our local vendors and offer 50 percent off to both new and existing guests the first Thursday of every month. Who is your role model in business or in life, and why? My mom. Shes always worked so hard in life to provide as head of the house, and through this, she has shown me that hard work and determination are what it takes to survive. I love her with all my heart and dearly thank her for her sacrifices in life and teaching me the true meaning of love. Whats your favorite place to eat out locally? Amerikan Ichi its the best sushi and is all-you-can-eat for a really reasonable price. And finally, customer service is? Ive always stood firm on treating people how I would like to be treated. Always be honest, ethical and sincere; it really makes a difference in ones life.
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Across 1. Exercise wheel pet 7. A pet for the hearing-impaired may be a _______ dog 11. Return Merchandise Authorization, for short 12. As opposed to stop 13. California country, shortened 14. Pot- ________ pig 18. Used the oven 19. Garter, for one 21. (See 31 across) 22. What recede and Eden have in common 23. Nashville state (abbr) 24. Puppy quantity 27. Right tackle, shortened 29. ____ of the dog that bit you 31. (with 21 across) _____ - ___ dog 32. Skyward 34. Cerium symbol 35. Present 37. Budgie cousin 39. Yen 42. Follows star or tuna 43. Not in 45. Airborne
49. 51. 53. 54. 56. 57. 58. 59. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 70. 72. 73. 74. 76. 77.
Also known as, shortened Not com nor gov Understand Precedes toy or run Toms offspring Symbol for lawrencium Football gains (abbr) Disc that you throw Much ___ about nothing That thing Born as Morning light, often Where you might get hay and oats (2 wds) Extraterrestrial, for short Opal, for one __ Dorado County It drives felines crazy Lead What the ID fastens to
Down 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mare, for one Quiet as a _____ Teaching obedience Dorothys aunt Long-eared, for example
6. One who exercises Rover: dog ______ 7. Small monkey variety 8. Crimson and ruby 9. Large tropical lizard 10. Cobalt symbol 15. Apiece (abbr) 16. Had followers 17. Domesticated polecat 20. A higher power: the ___ degree 24. Symbol for lithium 25. End of week initials 26. Devours 28. Aquatic reptile 30. The rocks 31. Noisy plaything: _______ toy 33. Mr. Kettle 36. Old school dog name 38. Japanese carp 40. Billies and nannies 41. Europium symbol 44. Good dog rewards 45. Forest Service, shortened 46. Affirmative answers 47. Bismarck state (abbr) 48. Beginning for fish 50. Young goat 52. Short-eared tailless rodent: ______ pig
55. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 66. 67. 68. 69. 71. 75.
Bather and clipper To opposite Opposite NW Used to be; had ____ Precedes shark or fish Not currently working Hairy coat on a mammal Lamprey ___ the season Short for remote control Involuntary, spasmodic movement Purchase order, shortened
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