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You want to know what keeps my engine revved and running optimally? It’s quite simple – planning, taking and looking forward to getaways. Whether my destination is just a few

miles out of town or requires a plane ticket, the significance is the same. I get to ESCAPE! The daily grind for most of us includes monotony – although, admittedly, things shake up when summer rolls around – that’s why having something to look forward to (like packing your suitcase) is so necessary and absolutely cathartic. Better yet, you don’t have to have Mark Zuckerberg’s wallet to have a good time when you travel. One of my most memorable trips to Maui included buying items for our breakfasts and lunches at the local grocery store. We chose to spend our money on excursions, such as driving up to Hana via an open-air jeep (one of the world’s most scenic drives), and then taking a sunset catamaran cruise the next day. It’s all about having a strategy and enjoying all that your locale (and bank account) has to offer.

Fortunately for me, traveling, eating and “pretending” to be a vacationer is included in my job description. I have been on so many press trips both domestic and international, that my carry-on luggage has become part of my bedroom décor. No need to put it away, my itching energy to depart always seems to bring new opportunities my way. I have skipped town and visited more ranches, resorts, bed & breakfasts, and everything in between these past few years than I have in all my years prior. While these perks continually please my passion for adventure, they also do something much greater – they inspire and they humble me. Like I said before, changing your zip code for a few days truly does rearrange your perspective. I call it travel therapy.

This month we have just what the doctor ordered: trips and more trips. Whether you want to traverse surrounding cities or go big with an all-inclusive resort-style rendezvous, we have plenty to get your wheels – or propellers – spinning. First up, Sharon Penny fills the pipeline with “7 Ultimate Area Adventures” for us to enjoy our northern California backyards. From Coloma to Lodi, find a slew of what Sharon dubs “day-filling distractions.” Looking to go farther and perhaps get a few more frills for your dollar? Experience fabulosity, breath-taking scenery and celeb-worthy accommodations, with Darren Elms’ “Modern Family Travels.” If all-inclusive amenities tickle your fancy, we’ve got five of your best bets situated in spots from California to British Columbia. Waiting in line at the airport will be the only time you won’t be smiling on these vacays.

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Until next month, keep your sunscreen lathered and find yourself somewhere you’ve never been.•

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Head to Folsom City Lions Park for its free Summer Concerts in the Park series! On July 6,

listen to classic rock band Boomer, Have Mercy takes the stage July 13, country singer Dave Russell sings July 20, and soul/R&B/funk band FBI will conclude the series July 27; concerts begin at 6:30 p.m....Every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m., Palladio at Broadstone provides free high-energy family entertainment at their “On the Stage” Summer Concert Series. This month’s acts include new country artist Buck Ford (July 11) plus party bands Mother Mayhem (July 18) and Groove Thang (July 25). For more info, visit gopalladio.com...El Dorado Town Center’s Showcase Saturdays brings business to the boulevard on July 28! Attendees can sample a variety of of-ferings from Town Center businesses, sip wine and beer from 6-8 p.m., and enjoy a concert from 8-9:30 p.m. in the Ste-ven Young Amphitheater...Last month, Chick-fil-A opened a new restaurant at 2675 East Bidwell Street in Folsom...En-roll your little thespian in T.H.E. Actors Workshop’s “Shakespeare for Kids” class. The course, which lasts from July 23 to August 9, will introduce youth ages 6-12 to the exciting world of the Bard. Every class will be held at 800 Reading Street in Folsom from 9 a.m. to noon. To learn more, call 916-207-5606...Head over to Folsom Zoo every second week-end of the month to learn more about the marvelous creatures that inhabit Earth. On Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays from 12-2 p.m., docents walk around with various animals to handle or “biofacts” – skulls, skeletons, fur, etc. – for visitors to touch. For details, visit folsom.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/zoo...Elements Therapuetic Massage is now open at 850 East Bidwell near Trader Joe’s. For details, call 916-817-1875...To complete her Girl Scouts Gold Award project, Ashley Newcomer seeks to help children at UC Davis Children’s Hos-pital, by providing them with pillow-cases and welcome kits that include hand sanitizer, tissues, socks, cards, coloring books, crayons and a copy of Barf’s First Flight: Lessons in Helping Others. New-comer, 17, attends St. Francis High

School and lives in El Dorado Hills. To make a donation and help Newcomer finish her project, visit the El Dorado Hills Library...Teens looking for career options can now consider the Folsom Police Department’s Law En-forcement Explorer program as a po-tential resource. The program is geared to high school and college students ages 14-21 who are enrolled in the Folsom Cordova School District or any of the surrounding colleges. Accepted students will be in a classroom Thursday nights

and after adequate training, can attend police ride-a-longs and patrol with a mentoring officer. For more informa-tion, including participant requirements, visit exploring.learningforlife.org...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual People and Their Pets feature issue! •

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What’s happening at Palladio at Broadstone?Teenagers will rejoice as the girl’s accessory store, Claire’s

will open its doors this month. In August, anticipate the

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El Dorado Hills resident Bill Tobin may be a semi-retired nu-clear power plant inspector, but his true passion lies in the com-munity activities he participates in outside of work. Tobin joined his local Rotary club chapter in 2004 and soon found himself checking smoke alarms, help-ing with fundraisers, char-tering Scout clubs, and even serving ice cream to area seniors. “Rotary club focuses on defining needs, engaging resources, taking action, and leaving a good im-

pression,” Tobin says. “For me, no other club compares,”

The Club is also dedicated to interna-tional outreach, and it was through these activities that he discovered ShelterBox (shelterboxusa.org), an organization that provides shelter and basic necessities for disaster victims in places such as Haiti, Japan and Africa. During his tenure as president of the El Dorado Hills Rotary Club in 2010-2011, Tobin continued to work as a ShelterBox spokesperson, and in 2011 was awarded the Presidential Volunteer Service Award by President

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Q: What advice would you give to your younger self?

A: Do more for others. I volunteer with some amazing teens and I wish I had done more service for others when I was their age.

Q: What comes to you naturally? A: My sense of humor.

Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve? A: People who complain yet do nothing

to alleviate the problems they complain about.

Q: What are you most proud of? A: Marrying my high school sweetheart,

Sherie, and raising two great boys, Pat-rick and Daniel.

Q: Best words of wisdom you’ve received?

A: My father once said that if all the people on Earth were lined up – darkest to lightest skin – and you walked the line to determine where one color ended and another began, you would find any two adjacent people to be identical, and therefore conclude that we are all the same.

Q: What’s next? A: I turn 50 this year, so I suppose “what’s

next” will be knee replacements, hip replacements, etc.

Bill Tobin

Author/Writer: James Galvin (The Meadow)Escape: Bucerias, MexicoGuilty pleasure: Writing and singing blues music Meal in town: Breakfast at the Purple PlaceLocal landmark: EDH Veterans Memorial (when completed)Memory: Getting married in Dutch Flat Musician/Band: The Used Blues BandLocal nonprofit: Rotary Club of El Dorado HillsSaying: “The only time to look down on somebody is when you’re offering to help them up.”

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Folsom Zoo spotlight:Meet kevin tHe RABBit!

Brown domestic rabbit, Kevin, was apparently “turned loose” in an office building complex. Luckily he was discovered, and rescued,

by a Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary docent. And not a minute too soon – his lower front teeth were over-grown through his nose, and the upper teeth had curled up like the letter “J.” Kevin was starving. Now, at the Zoo Sanctuary, Kevin’s teeth are clipped back every three to four weeks.

A zookeeper gently bundles him up in a big towel, and another clips the teeth short. Chompers trimmed, Kevin spends several hours a day groom-

ing his handsome coat. — Roberta Ratcliff

The Folsom Parks and Recreation De-partment marks its 20th anniversary this month, which also coincides with

National Park and Recreation Month. Folsom’s rich history of sports and recreation predates the 1992 founding of the Parks and Recreation Department. Prior to that time, the City con-tracted recreation services through the Folsom Cordova Unified School District and the Folsom Athletic Association.

Today the Department maintains 46 parks, more than 400 acres of open space, and 35 miles of recreational trails; offers hundreds of programs for tots through seniors; and operates the Folsom Aquatic Center, the Folsom Sports Complex, the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, the Hinkle Creek Nature Center, the Senior Center and Public Art Center, and

the Gallery at 48 Natoma. Parks truly do make life better; these amenities not only add beauty and value to the community, but they offer safe places to play, promote environmentally friendly transporta-tion, provide inexpensive – or free – ways to keep fit and healthy, and create a higher quality of life for residents.

We invite you to help us celebrate our 20th anniversary – we’ve compiled a list of 20 fun ways for residents and visitors to enjoy some of the great activities presented by the department:• summer Concerts in the park (July 13, 20 and 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.); admission is free – pack a picnic and enjoy the music with

friends and family.• Visit the gallery at 48 Natoma from 6-8 p.m. on July 13 for a free reception to wel-

come the beautiful new exhibit, Sea, Sand and Stone.• On July 21, the Folsom Aquatic Center hosts a free swim and movie night at 7 p.m.;

the family-friendly film is projected on a giant outdoor screen – bring a picnic and some blankets and enjoy an evening of great entertainment.

• Take a one-mile nature hike through riparian and oak woodland habitat at the hinkle Creek Nature Center.

• Take your four-legged friend for a play session at Fido Field (dog park) or at Cummings Family park.

— Lesley Miller

For the complete list of 20 ways to celebrate 20 years of Folsom Parks and Recre-ation, visit folsom.ca.us.

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Folsom pARKs AND RECREAtioN:Happy 20tHanniversary!

Break tradition this summer with a voy-

age somewhere you’ve never been. Get

inspired by our list of locales – all off-the-

beaten path and sure to change your life.

1. The Blue Lagoon, Iceland. Named

one of the “Natural Wonders of the

World” by National Geographic, this

natural spa holds six million liters of

geothermal seawater.

2. IndianaDunesStatePark,Chesterton,

Indiana. This state park (an hour out-

side of Chicago) is the perfect place to

enjoy an afternoon by Lake Michigan

or explore the large sand dunes.

3. AntarcticGlaciers,Antarctica. Take a

polar cruise and discover an icy conti-

nent so different from ours.

4. YellowstoneNationalPark,Montana.

Check out the “Grand Canyon” of

Yellowstone National Park – 24 miles

of sheer rock cliffs carved 1,200 feet

deep.

5. Paro Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s

Nest), Bhutan. Getting there re-

quires a steep 900-meter climb up a

hill, but once you arrive, breathtaking

views await.

6. Kansas. Explore the world’s larg-

est ball of twine at Cawker City or

a 24x32 rendition of Vincent Van

Gogh’s Sunflower Project – displayed

on an 80-foot easel in Goodland.

7. Darwin, Australia. Have you ever

wanted to cage dive with crocodiles?

If so, Darwin’s your place!

8. FortLauderdale,Florida. Leave tour-

isty Miami Beach and the Florida Keys

for this locale boasting beautiful white

sandy beaches and upscale eating.

9. SnorkelingOrcaSafari,Norway. Head

to the fjords of northern Norway and

snorkel with killer whales in their natu-

ral habitat.

10. Crater LakeNational Park,Oregon.

This lake at the southern part of Or-

egon, famous for its deep blue clarity,

is a natural wonder worth visiting.

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tHrouGH auGust 1: summer pHoto ContestWe want to see you and your family enjoying life in El Dorado Hills. Submit your entry to Mike ([email protected]) for a chance to have your photo included in an upcoming Recreation Guide! For details, visit edhcsd.org. July 11, 18, 25:neiGHBorHood parK partiesThis month, we’re bringing the party to a neighborhood park near you. The Wednesday evening events (6:30-7:30 p.m.) will include free food, activities and fun for the whole family. Art Weisberg Park will host festivities on July 11, Oak Knoll Park on July 18, and Bertelsen Park on July 25.

July 13, 27: Friday niGHt summer ConCerts Head to the El Dorado Hills Community Park at 7 p.m. on July 13 to hear the sounds of Superbad; on July 27, see Solsa perform.

July 20:Free movie in tHe parK Enjoy an outdoor screening of Cool Runnings at the El Dorado Hills Community Park at 8:30 p.m.

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A new addition to the recently revamped Sutter Street, sassy sweets by monique offers something for

everyone with a sweet tooth. The petite store, with its quaint décor and small café setting, is a welcome change to big-box bakeries. In addition to cup-cakes, cheesecakes and brownies, Monique’s menu

also features early-morning items like breakfast sand-wiches and burritos, as well as lunch fare (think grilled

Cuban sandwiches and Chinese chicken salads). However, it’s Monique’s glass bakery case, fully stocked with a mouthwatering cupcake selection and other confections, that truly impresses. Ultra-moist cupcakes are piled high with decadent frosting in original flavors like red velvet cheesecake, white Russian, raspberry lemon drop and salted caramel apple. Never too early for something sweet, I decided on the Breakfast Cupcake. Made with a dense, fluffy homemade pancake batter (swirled with real maple syrup) and frosted with a light buttercream, the moist and flavorful creation was just enough to sat-isfy even my sweet(est) tooth. The moist, maple-soaked cake was finished with a delicate strip of candied bacon, which added a nice salty texture. The small shop also features a full espresso bar, so you can sip a cappuccino or latte while enjoying your confection. sassy sweets by monique, 604 sutter street, suite 190, Folsom, 916-985-9462, sassysweetsbymonique.com.

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Come watch El Dorado Musical Theatre’s performances of this award-winning contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit threestages.net.

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21 From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring your rare finds to the Folsom History Museum for informal evaluations by

expert appraisers of quilts, jewelry, and pre-‘20s clothing. For more information, visit folsomhistorymuseum.org.

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EppiE’s GrEat racE This “no swim” triathlon features a 5.82-mile run, a 12.5-mile bike ride and a 6.35-mile paddle along the scenic American River Park-way in Rancho Cordova and Sacramento. The race begins at 8 a.m. To register, visit eppiesgreatrace.org.

Fab 40s 5k Run/Walk

14 Run or walk through the tree-lined streets of East Sacra-

mento’s famous neighborhood. All proceeds raised will support the Al-zheimer’s Association. Race day regis-tration begins at 7 a.m. For additional details, visit fab40s5k.org.

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22Parents' Day

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Stars and Stripes Country Concert

3 Presented by KNCI Radio and the Folsom Chamber of Commerce, this patriotic celebration will take

over the Dan Russell Rodeo Arena, starting at 6 p.m. Country sensation Jason Michael Carroll and The Farm will perform before a spectacular fireworks show. For more details, visit folsomprorodeo.com/countryconcert.html.

Sacramento capitalS

12-28Join the six-time World Team Te n n i s ( W T T ) C h a m p i o n Sacramento Capitals in their 27th season. All matches take place at Sunrise Marketplace Stadium and promise high-energy fun and excitement! For a complete schedule and tickets, visit saccaps.com.

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23-27El Dorado Musical

Theatre’s Summer Theatre Intensive

This five-day experience allows young people who

love musical theater to work with experienced Broadway performers. Class instruction

includes acting, singing and dance lessons. Open

to 100 performers, ages 13 and older. To register, visit

edmtsummerintensive.info.

28 Cajun night at three StageS

Two-time Grammy winners, The BeauSoleil Quartet and one of the Bay

Area’s most formidable bands, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, will bring the spirit of the bayou to Three Stages. The show

begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit threestages.net.

more events

Through July 1 – Folsom Pro Rodeo. Be part of a beloved Folsom tradition! Enjoy bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and the always popular “mutton busting” at Folsom City Park. Each night concludes with live music and fireworks. For more information, visit folsomprorodeo.com.

July 4 – Folsom Firecracker Family Fun Run. Celebrate America’s birthday at this 5K run/walk and 10K run along Lake Natoma’s bike trails. The race starts at 8 a.m. at 145 Parkshore Drive. For more information, visit folsomfirecracker.com.

Through July 5 – California Watercolor So-ciety Art Exhibition. Artist works from all over the West Coast will be on display at Folsom's Gallery at 48 Natoma. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday nights from 6-8 p.m. For more details, call 916-355-7285.

July 5, 12, 19 & 26 – Live on the Boulevard Concert Series. Enjoy a mix of musical genres, including blues, Latin and tribute bands, from 6-8 p.m. at El Dorado Hills Town Center’s Stephen Young Amphitheater. For a complete schedule and more information, visit eldoradohillstowncenter.com.

July 11, 18 & 25 – Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series. Head to the Palladio at Broadstone for live music from 7-9 p.m. For a complete lineup and more details, visit gopalladio.com.

July 14 – Bastille Day: French Market Festival. From 12:30-4:30 p.m., David Girard Vineyards invites the community to celebrate the opening of their Gallery. Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, gourmet cheeses, made-to-order crepes, sip French-style wines, enjoy live music and more! For more information, visit davidgirardvineyards.com. July 14-15, 21-22 – Sinbad & Aladdin: The Arabian Knights! In this original production, the greatest superheroes of the ancient world join forces to rescue Scheherazade from the clutches of an evil wizard. Performances will be held on the Mother Goose Stage and are free with park admission. For more details, visit fairytaletown.org.

July 18 – What’s New at FamilySearch.org. At this month’s El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society monthly meeting, Linda Lucky will pres-ent the new functions on the Family Search Web site. The meeting will be held at the El Dorado Hills Library at 6:15 p.m. For more information, email [email protected].


July 19 – Artist Demonstrations: Rhonda Egan. This month’s artist demonstration class at the Gallery at 48 will be hosted by Rhonda Egan. A member of Northern Califor-nia Artists, Egan has won several awards for her plein air landscapes. The demonstration begins at 6 p.m. For additional information, visit folsomarts.org.

July 20 – Kinderwise Music Company Con-cert: You are the Star! The concert will begin at 10 a.m. at the Community Center, adjacent to the Folsom Library. Fun for all ages! For more information, call 916 355-7372.

July 20 – Spend the Night at Humpty’s House! This exciting overnight adventure includes a the-ater performance, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, bedtime stories and a sing-along. Wake up to a light continental breakfast. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org.

July 21 – Cowboys and Cornbread. Spend a fun-filled day at Rainbow Orchards in Camino. Activities include the Hangtown Harmonica Championships, a horseshoe tournament, chili cook-off, kiddy corral and more; the fun lasts from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit cowboysandcornbread.com.

July 25 – FLYP Professional Skills Lun-cheon. Join Folsom’s Leading Young Pro-fessionals for a monthly professional skills development luncheon from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at HDR Engineering. Enjoy a complimentary lunch, networking opportunities and presen-tations by great speakers. To learn more, visit flypnow.com.

July 26 – Smart Irrigation Workshop. The City of Folsom Water Conservation Coordi-nator will discuss smart irrigation practices and new water efficient irrigation technolo-gies at the Folsom Community Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve your spot, call 916-355-7252.

July 28 – The Sun Kings. Head to the hilltop stage at David Girard Vineyards for a night of Beatles-inspired music. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the opening act, Janel Drewis, takes the stage at 6 p.m. For more information, including ticket prices, visit davidgirardweddings.com/concerts.

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August 18 – Jackie Greene Live at Fairytale Town. Jackie Greene returns to Fairytale Town’s Mother Goose Stage for this fourth annual benefit concert supporting Fairytale Town’s education programs and park im-provements. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 8 p.m. For more details, visit fairytaletown.org. •

July 5th

Joel: The Band (Billy Joel Tribute)July 12th

Lena Mosley & The Badd Blues BandJuly 19th

Sapo Guapo (Latin)July 26th

Summer of Love (60’s Tribute)

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ALBUMSTHEN:

Ellington at Newport 1956 (Complete) –

Duke Ellington

It’s one thing to know a few Duke Ellington

songs – it’s another entirely to hear the man

and his band in front of a crowd. The original

Ellington at Newport included a combination

of studio performances and dubbed crowd

noise; the Complete release provides, in

stereo, the actual audio from the live perfor-

mance; you can hear the great man and his

band rewriting their legend status on stage.

NOW:

The Duke – Joe Jackson

Eclectic singer-songwriter Joe Jackson has

never picked a style and stuck to it, so it

should come as no surprise that Jackson

interpreted the Duke Ellington Songbook.

Backed up by artists like Steve Vai, Ahmir

“Questlove” Thompson and Captain Kirk

Douglas of The Roots, plus Iggy Pop and

Sharon Jones of Dap Kings, Jackson lovingly

makes Ellington’s classics his own…without

stealing any credit from the great man.


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Flicks with Style – The Watch

Ben Stiller’s newest comedy – also starring Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill – features a group

of neighborhood-watch dads who get in over their heads when they discover a plot to

destroy the world. In theaters July 27. — Justin Buettner

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DVDsTHEN:

The Fly

A monster movie on the surface, but beneath

see a tragedy of all-too-human proportions.

The titular fly is no mere monster; he is, or was,

a man (Jeff Goldblum). His condition is the sad

result of a simple mistake. As he deteriorates,

so too does his relationship with his girlfriend

(Geena Davis), and it’s their bond – with all of

its flaws – that draws us into their horrific, tragic

world. David Cronenberg’s interpretation of the

1958 classic is at once graphic, terrifying and

frighteningly real.

NOW:

Jaws (Universal’s 100th Anniversary

Edition)

Thirty-seven years after its massive debut,

Steven Spielberg’s Jaws remains a classic in

horror history, and a high watermark (no pun

intended) of the “monster movie” genre. Now

released on Blu-ray as part of Universal’s 100th

anniversary celebration, you can show your

kids why you’re still a little skittish about swim-

ming in the ocean. •

BOOKSTHEN:

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule

Serial killer books rarely come with an ele-

ment so chillingly personal. Here, author

Ann Rule relates the story of her years spent

volunteering alongside Ted Bundy at a crisis

hotline, while never once suspecting that 36

savage murders lay beneath this innocent

friendship. This is a story that puts the phrase

“hiding in plain sight” into stark relief.

NOW:

Cemetery John: The Undiscovered

Mastermind of the Lindbergh Kidnapping

by Robert Zorn

True crime is a sensationalistic genre and

few mysteries define sensationalism like the

Lindbergh kidnapping. Author Robert Zorn’s

father spent his life convinced that his Bronx

neighbor was responsible for the kidnapping.

Zorn’s connection is not to the astounding

scandal or a lifelong obsession with the

mystery, but in trying to prove his father right.

It’s an approach both unique and refreshing,

adding new light to a mystery decades old.

The word “art” conjures images of paintbrushes and pallets, large ea-sels and small bits of charcoal. Yet,

sometimes, the most beautiful works come from the most unexpected materials. Such is the case with Folsom’s Dave Cronk, a prolific mixed media artist whose use of unconven-tional materials and tools lend themselves to abstract masterpieces.

Having spent his youth in pursuit of an architectural degree, the hard knocks of life pushed him out of the classroom and into the field earlier than he’d expected, but his pas-sion for beauty and form never waned. A contrac-tor by trade, Cronk chan-neled his artistic talents into his business, earning a reputation for mind-bending concrete work. “One day, while waiting for a client to show up, I had some epoxy lay-ing around. I poured it on a piece of wood, grabbed a leaf blower and thought, ‘Hey, that’s pretty cool.’” A short time later, Cronk experimented with this technique on an old coffee table, and the results were met with enthusiasm from friends and family. Thus began his transition from popular concrete P

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artisan to renowned abstract artist.According to Cronk, epoxy is a challeng-

ing medium. “It actually begins to cook after too long in the cup,” he explains, “I only have about 45 minutes to work with it.” Given the time constraints, he begins with a base color and then layers more colored epoxy on top, providing both depth of color as well as unique textures and profiles.

“I like color composition,” Cronk says, when asked about the origins of his inspi-ration. “I start with primary colors, adding pigments to clear epoxy, sometimes using

as many as eight or nine colors in all.” Cronk uses a multitude of uncon-ventional tools when creating his artwork, including toothpicks, Popsicle sticks, air com-pressors, and plasma cut pieces of sheet metal. He goes on to explain that

while he doesn’t usually have a specific im-age in mind, he knows when he begins a piece whether explosive color with move-ment or soft and subdued tones will guide his hands.

Cronk recently began incorporating text into his pieces. “People build a relationship

with a piece of art,” he explains. By adding inspirational quotes and phrases, he hopes to increase that emotional connection. He also loves to teach and inspire others in his field. The intense passion he has for his work drove him to produce the television show Every-thing Concrete, which showcases techniques in concrete work as well as accomplished individuals in the industry. “I’m driven by passion,” he says.

Cronk is in negotiations with various pro-duction companies and networks to bring Everything Concrete to viewers in 2013. His work is displayed in galleries, restaurants and shops throughout northern California and is for sale on his Web site. “If it’s not something you love doing, it’s not worth doing it.” •

Visit davecronk.com for more information.

artbeatThrough October 21 – Mel Ramos: 50

Years of Superheroes, Nudes, and

Other Pop Delights. See the works

of Sacramento native Mel Ramos, an

internationally-acclaimed artist, at his

first American museum exhibition in

more than 35 years. For more details,

visit crockerartmuseum.org.

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The thyroid is not normally a part of the body anyone gives much thought to – until they know how

important the gland is to basic body func-tion.

According to Dr. Deborah Plante, an endocrinologist with Mercy Medical Group, the thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in your neck and produces

thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4. She says the thyroid controls pretty much everything in the body, including heart rate, digestion, temperature regulation, bone turnover, metabolism of medica-tions and cholesterol. “It basically con-trols your overall metabolism – it’s pretty important,” she adds. According to Dr. Jaiwant Rangi, medical director of Capitol Endocrinology, Inc., in Cameron Park, the thyroid will sometimes stop working

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properly and begin to either produce too many (hyperthyroid) or too few hormones (hypothyroid).

Dr. Rangi says some symptoms of hy-pothyroidism include fatigue, weight gain, constipation, feeling cold all the time, slow metabolism and slow heart rate. “In severe cases you could have mental fog and not be able to think clearly,” she adds. With the opposite, hyperthyroidism, Dr. Rangi says the patient’s metabolism is “all revved up” causing them to feel hyper and anxious. Common symptoms include feeling hot all the time, diarrhea, rapid heart rate and rapid weight loss.

To check for thyroid issues, Dr. Plante says the first step is a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) – a pituitary hormone – test, which is the most sensitive test to small changes in T3 and T4. “Even if someone has a mildly over- or under-active thyroid, the TSH becomes abnormal first and the free T3 and T4 levels may still be normal,” she adds. Since thyroid disorders are more common in women, the American Thy-roid Association recommends all pregnant women and everyone over age 35 have a routine annual thyroid screening.

Dr. Plante says treatment options are dependent upon the underlying cause of the thyroid disorder. For hyperthyroidism, treatment can include medication or radio-active iodine treatment, while the treatment for hypothyroidism is thyroid hormone re-placement in most cases.

Another thyroid disorder to be aware of is thyroid nodules, which Dr. Rangi says

is swelling or lumps on your thyroid. She says 95 percent of nodules are not cancer-ous, but should still be checked. Thyroid swelling is more likely to be cancer in men than in women. “[Thyroid cancer] has excel-lent outcomes, if it’s detected and treated on time,” she adds.

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affected by environmental factors; in ad-dition, they’re more common in women, Dr. Plante says. Unfortunately, there is little people can proactively do to keep their thyroid working well – except managing stress and eating well.

Since it’s possible for a patient to have a subtle thyroid disorder that goes undi-agnosed for years, Dr. Rangi urges those with symptoms to seek proper medical care. “If they really feel the thyroid should be checked, they should see a specialist – an endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid disorders,” she shares. “Even the ones with subtle problems noted just on routine testing and no symptoms should be addressed appropriately and not over-looked. If not, years of abnormality may add to the risk of heart disease, atrial fi-brillation (arrhythmias) and higher risk of fractures.” •

For many parents, no matter what the age of your children, school mornings are everything but rou-

tine. It may not seem to be rocket science, but getting a child or teen up, dressed, fed, brushed and out the door on time is often a major accomplishment. In preparation for back-to-school this fall, make mornings a little less manic with these local parents’ easy and creative solutions.

“MANAGED” MORNINGS ARE CRUCIALAside from the personal sanity that goes along with getting our children to school and ourselves to work on time, there are long-term benefits to organized, managed mornings. Education experts claim that set-ting a positive stress-free tone at home each day greatly increases a student’s success at school. Just as impor-tant, studies by the U.S. Department of Educa-tion show frequently tardy students feel dis-connected with school and typically have lower GPAs, higher rates of disciplinary measures and lower gradua-tion rates.

BE PREPARED AND BE ORGANIZEDAs any parent knows, a smooth morning can quickly become derailed by that last-minute search for a special shirt or overdue library book. Laying out clothes and even break-fast ahead of time are proven time savers. For Alisa Sterling, mom of twin 15-year-old boys, advanced preparation has long been a mantra. “It has always worked for us to have lunches ready the night before and back-packs packed with homework, P.E. clothes

is posted in each child’s room and in the kitchen. There’s also a monthly calendar (prominently displayed) listing all school and sports activities, to help empower them to manage their own time and preparation needs. Empowerment also works for Kim Buckmaster, an El Dorado Hills mom of four. “I have a pre-printed checklist for each of the kids to complete before bedtime,” she explains. “Each day has a different list for each kid, depending on what they need to do. They just pull their list from their drawer each night.” Alarm clocks, watches and tim-ers also are great ways to remove parents from the motivation equation.

PICK YOUR BATTLESSome things like eating breakfast and wearing shoes are non-negotiable, but other battles can be surrendered with little consequence. It truly doesn’t matter if your daughter goes to class in a tiara. If you could see some of the outfits my seven-year-old wears to school, you would laugh out loud. But at least he ar-rives to school on time, nourished and ready to learn. That’s a true accomplishment. •

and practice gear,” explains the Rescue mom. Like many parents she also urges her teens to keep everything – back-packs, books, shoes and coats – in the same place every day.

PROVIDE INCENTIVESLet’s face it – even adults work better with incentive. Providing school-aged kids a little encouragement can go a long way to taming morning mania. Lisa Hart of Cameron Park credits a “bonus points” reward system to averting morning battles with her almost second graders. “Once our boys knew the morning routine, we started giving them bonus points if they did it on their own or did something extra. Points earn a treat like frozen yogurt after school.”

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athletes, this is the first time they’ve ever played a sport or the first time their family has been able to cheer them on.”

Team Folsom Hills Special Olympics is personal for the Matlack family as both of their daughters were determined to have an intellectual disability. Three decades ago doctors didn’t have a proper diagnosis, yet

they did advise the Matlacks to engage in physical activity with their children to pro-mote mental development. Having grown up playing sports, Matlack knew first-hand the benefits of being an athlete, and there-fore spent hours playing sports with his

girls. Even on rainy evenings, there they would be, bouncing a basketball around the garage.

Once the family settled in El Dorado Hills, they sought out a Special Olympics program but came up short with the clos-est chapter being in Sacramento. Seeing that a local chapter would not only benefit their own children but a multitude of oth-ers, Team Folsom Hills Special Olympics was born. “We believe the Special Olympic athlete is a segment of society that is severely under served, and this is a program that changes people’s lives for the better,” Matlack shares. “Recreational sports give them the same confidence we all got growing up, and when one of our athletes shouts: ‘I’m a swim-mer now!’ it really touches your heart.”

The organization offers a variety of sports, each lasting eight weeks and culminating in an Olympic competition. Having just com-pleted their Summer Olympic Games in swimming, bocce ball and track and field, the program will transition to softball and golf this month.

Although the nonprofit has had to dis-continue a few of their sports due to lack of funds, one of their greatest challenges is finding practice facilities in our busy and active community. Team Folsom Hills Special Olympics welcomes those who would like to donate their time or space and are always accepting applications for new athletes and volunteers. •

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For Paul Matlack, founder of Team Folsom Hills Special Olympics, there are few things in life as joyful

and rewarding as watching the athletes in the program grow and succeed – both on the playing field and in the often challenging real world. The organization that Matlack co-founded eight years ago with his wife, Heidi, started with only three members and has evolved to include more than 120 ath-letes – spanning from ages 8-64 with a range of intellectual and physical disabilities.

An affiliate of the larger Special Olym-pics Northern California, Team Folsom Hills promotes itself as a year-round sports training and competition program that praises the efforts of each and every athlete who participates. Matlack and his dedicated group of nearly 80 volunteers strive to cre-ate a fair competition by offering multiple levels in each sport and presenting every participant with a ribbon, not just those placing in a medal category. “The program is really about inclusion,” Matlack says. “We try to find a place for every person [to fit in], even though it’s not always easy. For many

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W hen couples come to me for individual or marriage counseling, they’re usually

feeling discouraged and hopeless. While each person is unique, I’m still amazed how the same emotional and relational themes show up time and time again. When couples begin to feel heard and understood they often begin to experi-ence relief, even before there has been significant change; understanding these themes begins to give hope for change. It isn’t that simple, but I want to high-light the significance of “being seen and heard.” The following questions are loosely based on themes I frequently see in my practice and don’t reflect any one specific couple or individual.

Q: My wife seems to get angry over the smallest problems. The other day she flipped out be-cause we had overage charges on our phone bill. Money is tight right now, but we have what we need. How can I get her to calm down?

BOB: Her anger may merely be a “sec-ondary emotion,” masking what she’s really feeling, or the “primary emotion.” Simply put, secondary emotions, like an-ger, are often responses to primary emo-tions, like fear. If she’s not self-aware or struggles expressing herself, anger may be how she experiences fear. You’ll find that empathetically addressing her fear directly is more effective in calming her anger, soothing her anxiety, and will help you resolve problems together. Q: Our normally “bubbly” el-ementary-aged daughter has

been coming home from school with a sour atti-tude. She sulks and gives a whiny grunt when asked questions. She likes her teacher, has excellent grades, and as far as we can tell isn’t having con-flict with other kids. My husband shrugs it off as the beginnings of nor-mal hormones, but I’m not satisfied by this explanation. Am I just a “worrywart,” or should I be con-cerned?

BOB: I always rec-ommend listening to your gut. Chil-dren can’t process or express their emo-tions like adults and tend to either “act in” or “act out” when they are in distress. Even though she seems to be function-ing normally, her behavior sounds in-creasingly withdrawn, and you seem to be picking up on an underlying mood, which I’ll call acting “in.” This is a com-mon symptom of depression in children, and a visit to a therapist can help you determine if there is a little problem, or a big one. Catching childhood depres-sion early is important as it significantly impacts social and educational success, self-esteem and emotional health.

Q: My husband’s always harping on our 19-year-old son about getting a job and his grades, which inevitably leads to a fight between us. Our son talks to his dad about girls and sports but

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only talks to me about school or his future. He’s a great kid, so I’m concerned his dad is too hard on him and will do more harm than good. How do I get my husband to lay off?

BOB: Rather than resisting your hus-band’s involvement, step back and let him have his own relationship with your son, without acting as a buffer. You won’t always agree, but it’s more important to be a united front for your son, while maintaining the individual relationships. Moms are great at protecting and nurtur-ing their sons, but dads teach their sons how to be men.

Bob Parkins is a licensed marriage and family therapist. He can be reached at 916-337-5406, [email protected] or bobparkinslmft.com.


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TERRANEA RESORT


MODERNFAMILY

TRAVELSFIVE FAB ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS

BY DARREN ELMS

When I was a kid, the idea of an all-inclusive family vacation resembled something out of The Brady Bunch.

You remember, those multi-episode breaks where the entire clan (including Alice) would fly off to Hawaii or

an amusement park for some crazy adventure. Then I remember seeing Dirty Dancing as a teenager in the

late ’80s and imagined myself tucked away in a woodsy upstate New York enclave, where the days were cold

as iced tea and the nights hot as a secret salsa party. Ah, memories. It turns out my tube-inspired vision of the

all-inclusive family getaway wasn’t too far off from reality. The formula is pretty simple: nice accommodations,

plenty of in-house dining, great afternoon activities for the whole family to enjoy and just enough nighttime

fun for Mom and Dad to partake in while the kids watch movies.

But you don’t need to go as far as the Poconos to get the whole summer package. There are plenty of family-

friendly resorts on the West Coast and in Hawaii, ready to make your summer vacation a memorable one. Here

are our top five picks, chosen for their proximity, price and good old-fashioned fun. In no particular order…


When most travelers visit

Los Angeles, they frequent

the shops and beaches of

Santa Monica and Malibu,

the historic attractions of

Hollywood and the amuse-

ments of the Disneyland Resort. What many of

these visitors miss is a peninsula south of both

Venice and Santa Monica, one that’s up there with

the most beautiful stretches of coast anywhere

in California. Why so secretive? Well, maybe the

residents prefer it that way.

The stunning Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes

has a historical connection to family entertainment.

The property is the former site of Marineland, a sea

adventure ocean park that closed many years ago,

but once attracted visitors to view killer whales,

dolphins, sea lions and other marine life. It’s no

surprise that Terranea carries on the legacy of

its predecessor, offering multiple family-friendly

activities with plenty of resort luxury.

With it’s unspoiled views, top amenities and

ample space to stretch out and relax – 102 acres in

all – you wouldn’t believe its proximity to Los An-

geles…and for some, that’s a good thing. The rocks

and waves of the peninsula coastline are literally at

your feet, minus the traffic and

tourism you’d find north in Santa

Monica. Room options include

well-appointed guest suites and

private, spacious villas, bunga-

lows and casitas, with most bal-

conies overlooking the Pacific.

Like the Beach Boys who

grew up not too far from the

resort, Terranea is all about

“fun, fun, fun!” Embracing all

things California, activities

include bocce ball, exploring

tide pools, golf on the family-friendly Links at Ter-

ranea, kayaking along the beach cove, zooming

down the pool’s waterslide or stargazing at night

by outdoor fire pits. Terranea’s an inlet for imagi-

nation – the Tide Pool Kids Club makes younger

guests’ vacations memorable. On the beach, under

a microscope and on top of the bluffs, adventure

leaders take kids on a journey through Terranea’s

history – using creative activities, science experi-

ments and locally inspired art projects. Ultimate

thrill seekers will want to check in with Pointe Dis-

covery, the resort’s activities center, for everything

from biking and hiking to paddleboarding and

whale watching. Adults should book an appoint-

ment in the peaceful spa.

Dining options are abundant, but families might

want to check out Nelson’s. Perched on the cliff

overlooking the water, this casual eatery pays hom-

age to Lloyd Bridges’ character on Sea Hunt, a

’50s TV show filmed on the property. The walls are

covered in show memorabilia, and

the food is fun, fast and delicious.

Once the kids are tucked away,

Mom and Dad might want to head

to mar’sel, the signature dining

experience onsite for a cocktail or

glass of wine under the stars.

Terranea resorTPalos Verdes, California

terranea.com

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When one pictures

the sandy beaches,

romantic dinners

and multiple mar-

garitas found on

Mexico’s beautiful Riviera Maya, a family-style

vacation may not be the first thing that comes

to mind. But the Aventura Cove Palace (soon

to be re-branded Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya

in early 2013) hopes to change that perception

with an amazing resort package designed for

the whole family.

First, let’s talk location. Nestled on a natural

cove, a protected inlet of the Caribbean Sea,

the resort’s tranquil waters make for excellent

wading, swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. The

surrounding area is just plain breathtaking. With

white sand beaches and dazzling blue waters at

your doorstep, you may spend your whole vaca-

tion barefoot.

The Family Deluxe accommodations are

available exclusively for families traveling with

children, providing a luxurious and comfortable

home away from home. The room is made up

of two connecting Superior Deluxe rooms, one

with a king bed and double Jacuzzi for parents

and the other with two double

beds for the kids. The Family De-

luxe accommodates up to six

guests, with a maximum of four

adults. Special amenities include

an Xbox 360 and DVD player

in the room with Xbox games

and DVDs available on request, a

“Fun in the Sun” Bucket Kit, fully

stocked refrigerator with juice,

soda, water and snacks (plus a

special kid-friendly room service

menu), L’Oréal Kids bath ameni-

ties, family activities and more.

While an af-

ternoon in such

an amazing room

may sound ap-

pealing, there’s too

much going on outside to resist. The outdoor

pool is attractive to both kids and adults, with

a swim-up bar for the grownups and warm

Caribbean sunshine for all. A supervised Kids

Club provides a variety of fun crafts, games and

activities for ages 4-12, including nightly theme

activities. Older kids can join their parents for

tennis, sand volleyball or a bicycle ride. For ad-

venture beyond resort grounds, the concierge

can help book a popular Monkey Tour, or take

a family trip on scheduled transportation to

Wet’n Wild waterpark.

The nightly entertainment lineup will please

the entire family; favorites include a Welcome

Party, Circus Show, Magic Show, Kingdom of

Fire Show, Samba & Capoeira, Mexican Fiesta

and Breakdance Show. In the evening, teens can

dance and make new friends at the Andromeda

disco. Best of all, parents can leave the kids at

the supervised Kids Club and enjoy a pamper-

ing spa day. Bliss!

aVenTUra CoVe PaLaCe Riviera Maya, Mexico

palaceresorts.com/aventuracove

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Ka’anapali Beach in Maui is home

to one of the most popular family

vacation spots on the Hawaiian Is-

lands. Here you’ll get that authentic

Hawaiian feel with all the activities

and accommodations you’d expect from a first-class resort. Double

rooms host up to four guests and allow children 17 and younger to

stay free when using the existing beds. With 11 acres of landscaped

lush, tropical gardens to explore and the beach a stone’s throw

away, it’s hard not to say “aloha” to this tropical destination.

The kids or “keiki” will be overjoyed with abundant ocean ac-

tivities that await them in the warm Hawaiian waters. Snorkeling,

scuba diving, whale watching, parasailing, cliff diving and more

make for great family outings. The hotel takes pride in including

the whole family in learning Hawaiian culture, with activities like

hula and ukulele lessons, plus lei

making. Tikes 12 and under can

sign up for an Aloha Passport;

fun and free, it guides children

through areas of the hotel, pro-

viding a fun way to learn the culture through hands-on activities

and classes.

Emphasizing the all-inclusive aspect, the hotel offers a Best

of the Beach package in 2012, which includes four nights accom-

modation in an ocean view room, compact rental car for outside

adventures, daily valet parking, one lunch for two at the poolside

Tiki Grill, daily buffet breakfast, a cooler bag, two beach towels

and two bottles of water per day. They also throw in a choice of

either snorkel gear rental or the use of an umbrella and two chaise

lounges. I’m feeling relaxed already.

Ka’anaPaLI BeaCH HoTeLMaui, Hawaiikbhmaui.com

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Howdy, partner! If you thought the

dude ranch went out of style with

Bonanza, then you haven’t expe-

rienced Marble Mountain Ranch.

Family owned since 1968, this di-

verse ranch sits at the top of Cali-

fornia, not too far from the Oregon

border. Surrounded by towering

pines, majestic mountains and blue skies, you’ll get more than

a breath of fresh air on this impressive property. Families can

hang their cowboy hats in one of the ranch’s cabins or private

homes, all conveniently located near the activity centers. Dur-

ing peak season, visitors share home-style meals with other

guests, family and staff in the dining lodge – chowing down

on home-baked breads and desserts, salads, vegetables fresh

from the garden, and select meats smoked and roasted over

native hardwoods.

But it’s the outdoor adventures that take the cake at Marble

Mountain, with more fun than you can shake a stick at. High-

lights include river rafting down the Klamath River, looking for

wildlife or fishing the native California salmon. Horseback riding

is sacred here, with beautiful steeds saddled up to take you on

guided wilderness tours through the woods and up along easy

to more challenging mountain trails. Even if you’ve never ridden

a horse, let alone offered one a carrot, the experienced staff will

give you all the basics to make your first journey an enjoyable

one. Now giddy up!

MarBLe MoUnTaIn ranCHSomes Bar, California

marblemountainranch.com

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No need to head all

the way to Africa for a

safari-like experience.

Our Canadian neigh-

bors to the north offer

a remote location with

its own menagerie of wildlife on display. Beauti-

ful Tofino, British Columbia (near Vancouver)

provides the backdrop for Clayoquot Wilderness

Resort, an intimate “camping” experience sure to

thrill families who love the great outdoors. With a

16-room lodge and 20 deluxe tent accommoda-

tions, you’ll get up close and

personal with nature, but

still enjoy plenty of creature

comforts.

Daily wilderness activi-

ties are highly personalized

based on your experience

level and desires. This means

no “signing up” for particu-

lar activities in advance and

the ability to choose what

you want to do each day.

Every evening, the activi-

ties director sits with you to

personally design your ad-

ventures for the next

day – depending on

weather, tidal charts,

animal sightings and

your willingness to

go wild. Guests may

choose to be taken to a pristine and secluded

beach to learn how to surf, have a First Nations

guide escort them on a day-long hike to the “Wild

Side” interpretive trail and Flores Island, take on

a mountain-fed rushing river in a kayak, or ex-

perience a gentler ocean kayak cruise to private

inlets and hidden coves. The

choice is yours!

Horsemanship and rid-

ing are signatures of the re-

sort, with a range of talented

horses for the beginner to

the expert rider. Wildlife

viewing is also a part of

daily life, whether guests

go in search of black bears

and whales or see the wild-

life on the outskirts of camp

(kept there by a team of

well-trained and well-loved

dogs). •

CLaYoQUoT WILDerness resorT

Tofino, British Columbiawildretreat.com

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Summer is road trip time. Don’t worry, we’re not proposing National Lampoon-esque Wally World vacations – we know you’re not gluttons for punishment like the Griswolds. We’re all about quick, fun and manageable: easy day trips here in our northern Californian backyard. We hope you know this already, but here’s a newsflash: Our valley and foothills are stuffed, nay overflowing, with wineries, state parks, historic landmarks, gold rush history and day-filling distractions galore. There’s no time like summertime to get mobile!

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Head to the Old Sugar Mill (oldsugarmill.

com), home to a community of eight

wineries: Todd Taylor Wines, Three Wine

Company, Merlo Family Vineyards,

Rendez-vous, Heringer Estates,

Clarksburg Wine Company, Elevation

Ten and Carvalho Family Wines. After,

taste the unique wines at Bogle Vineyards

(boglewinery.com), Wilson Vineyards

(wilsonvineyards.com) and Scribner Bend

Vineyards (scribnerbend.com) nearby. Pair

your vino with a picnic on their beautiful

grounds.

WEll, ThAT’s Cool!

Believe it or not, the Clarksburg

Shipwreck (pastfoundation.

org/2007Clarksburg) – a 19th century

vessel – rests in the Sacramento River

outside Clarksburg.

DiD You KnoW?

The descendants of many of Clarksburg’s settling families still reside in town.

EATs

La Amistad Café, a.k.a. Shorty’s (36046 Jefferson Boulevard) is an off-the-beaten-path, hidden gem

for unique Mexican cuisine.

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The “Zinfandel capital of the world” boasts over 43 wineries, but fear not, the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center (lodiwine.com) is at your service. Armed with their trail map and great info, choose the wineries that suit your tastes and curiosity. Check out Michael David Winery’s “Seven Deadly Zins,” Van Ruiten’s award-winning Old Vine Zinfandel and Viaggio’s Ancient Vine Zinfandel, just to name a few. Micke Grove Park and Zoo (mgzoo.com/parks/micke-grove-park.htm), one of San Joaquin County’s most popular attractions, encompasses 258 acres and includes a lake, Japanese garden, San Joaquin County Historical Museum and family-friendly carnival rides at Micke Grove Fun Town.

Well, ThaT’s Cool!The Serpentarium (snakemuseum.com), a “living reptile museum” boasts more than 50 breeds of snakes!

DiD You KnoW?Despite being in the title of a Creedence Clearwater Revival song, John Fogerty never visited Lodi; he just liked the name!

eaTsCheck out the beloved family-owned favorite, Pietro’s Restaurant (pietroslodi.com), for hearty servings of home-style Italian fare with a touch of history.

Another gem is the restaurant at Wine & Roses (winerose.com/restaurant.php). The award-winning cuisine features fresh, local and sustainable ingredients in an elegant garden setting.

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Tour the Black Chasm Cavern (caverntours.com/blackrt.

htm), a breathtaking National Natural Landmark boasting

stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and a breathtaking

array of rare helictite crystals; plus, an expansive

museum, gemstone mining and geode cracking! Enjoy

wine and good humor at Sutter Creek Wine Tasting

(suttercreekwinetasting.com), which hosts three award-

winning family wineries: Le Mulet Rouge, Sierra Ridge

and Gold Hill Winery. The casual, friendly atmosphere

has made it a favorite for newcomers and

locals alike. As the staff says, “Come for

the wine…stay for the fun!” Open daily.


Stop by and say hi to the Muffler Man

(11114 Ridge Road), a unique ’60s roadside

oddity.

DiD You KnoW?

The Matrix trilogy’s underground city of

Zion is based on the Black Chasm Cave.

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For the best breakfast in town, look no

further than Thomi’s Café

(thomiscafe.net).

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If you’re a gold rush era machinery buff, the North Star Mining Museum and Pelton Wheel Exhibit (nevadacountyhistory.org/html/mining_museum.html) is your day trip! See the world’s largest Pelton wheel, an operational Cornish pump used to power underground mines. The Pelton wheel and stamp mill are just some of the interesting pieces of gold rush era hardware on display at this fascinating museum.

Well, ThaT’s Cool! Grass Valley’s most famous resident and favorite son is Chuck Yeager, the first man to break the sound barrier.

DiD You KnoW?Grass Valley prides itself on its Cornish heritage; its sister city is the Cornish town of Bodmin, which lies at the center of Cornwall, UK.

eaTs You can’t go to Grass Valley without having a traditional Cornish pasty – a traditional piping hot combination

of meat, potato and vegetables encased in a golden pastry. To indulge, stop off at Marshall’s Pasties (203 Mill Street).

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Visit the historical heart of the California Gold Rush with

a day at Marshall Gold Discovery State Park (coloma.

com/gold/marshall-park). Stand where James Marshall

discovered the first flecks of gold initiating the gold rush,

and then check out the museum. Take a self-guided tour

and wander the unofficial “ghost town” of historic Coloma.

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Fork of the American River at Coloma boasts some of the

best whitewater rafting in California. Find a local outfitter

(coloma.com/recreation/whitewater-rafting) to set you up

with a guide, gear and equipment – for safety’s sake, don’t

attempt to navigate the rapids alone!


The 1890 James Marshall monument is California’s first

historic monument; Marshall’s remains are buried beneath

the monument.

DiD You KnoW?

James Marshall’s discovery of gold in Coloma in 1848

triggered the California Gold Rush, but he never “struck it

rich.”

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PINE GROVESee one of the areas that sustained the native Miwok people at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (parks.ca.gov/). View thousands of cup-shaped depressions in the limestone where the Miwok ground acorns and seed into meal; see a reconstructed Miwok village, with bark houses and a ceremonial roundhouse; and gain a full appreciation for the Miwok people at The Chaw’se Regional Indian Museum. A full day of history, all in the great outdoors!

Well, ThaT’s Cool!Decorative carvings can be seen on Grinding Rock (Chaw’se), and with the exception of one other small site, Chaw’se has the only known occurrence of mortars (grinding holes) being decorated in such a way in California.

DID YOu KNOw? Every year, on the weekend following the fourth Friday in September, a Miwok ceremony called “Big Time” – featuring traditional dancing, singing and games – is held to mark annual acorn gathering.

eaTs The Mother Lode’s only handcrafted ice creamery, Munnerlyn’s (munnerlynsicecream.com), features an ever-changing assortment of flavors, like Folsom Prison Blueberry and Kit Carson Crunch. Stop by to see what’s on the menu!

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the premises just downstairs. (Local tip: Ask nicely and you might earn yourself a tour.)

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The question was posed more

than a decade ago, as recycle

fever spiked nationwide, and

a 1996 New York Times Maga-

zine cover story declared that yes! “Re-

cycling is Garbage.” The essay savaged

environmentalists and their beloved re-

cycling movement, dismissing it as “the

most wasteful activity in modern America:

a waste of time and money, a waste of

human and natural resources.” Admitting

that recycling certain materials for certain

reasons made sense, the reporter none-

theless argued the “simplest, cheapest”

solution to our garbage problem was to

bury it in an “environmentally-safe landfill.”

That the only individuals who benefit from

recycling programs — aside from the guilt-

ridden — are politicians, public relations

consultants, environmental organizations

and waste-handling corporations.

Richard Shaw, environmental special-


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IS RecyclIng gaRbage?

ist supervisor for the City of Folsom, dis-

agrees. “I don’t want to entertain political

subjectivity. I just look at it practically.

Recycling saves natural resources, saves

money, and creates industry commodi-

ties out of waste. My experience is that

99 percent are on board with what we

do. It’s a job creator; it protects valuable

resources; it reduces our dependency on

natural resources; it produces tradable

commodities; it’s an economic engine in

and of itself. It’s the way of the future.”

The City of Folsom’s Recycling pro-

gram generates revenues of approxi-

mately $605,000 annually and employs

about 40 individuals. And as of now, it’s

the law: recycling is mandated by legisla-

tion – AB 939 and most recently AB 341

– which requires 75 percent of garbage be

recycled by 2020. Folsom trash is hauled

out to Sacramento’s landfill; 25-30 tons a

year at the cost of $25-$30 per ton.

Recycling costs vary year to year and

are market-based. (Recycling also re-

moves much of the heavier materials from

garbage, like glass – lightening the load.)

Sean Bigley, government relations analyst

in environmental utilities for the City of

Roseville, explains how recycling costs are

strictly controlled. “Our recycling program

complies within the limits of our budget.

We’re allotted an amount to spend on

this program each year and that’s what

we spend.” In turn, the program produces

an annual revenue of $488,000. In a city

boasting that two-thirds of their waste is

recycled for reuse, sorting is done from

“one big bin” by machines and then by

hand at the Material Recovery Facility.

What’s left is hauled to the landfill, located

practically next door. (You can view the

process at onebigbin.com.) “The machines

are pretty good at sorting the material,”

Bigley adds. “There’s been a great deal

by andrea todd

of advancement in the recycling industry,

even just in the past few years.”

The recycling trucks themselves are

far more eco-conscious, designed to run

greener and meet fuel emission standards,

Shaw explains. Landfill gases are being

converted to energy as well. “Sacramento

County does it, but not everybody does

it; it’s expensive.” The process, or plasma

gasification, is exothermic combustion (of

water and carbon dioxide) energy in the

form of heat, transformation of carbon to

a fuel gas. Ideally, high temperatures and

a lack of oxygen result in no tars, dioxins

and less than one percent of the waste can

not be reproduced.

Both Bigley and Shaw agree that recy-

cling is rewarding work: “There is a sense

of self actualization in helping the environ-

ment. Look at corporate America – Costco,

Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club. Big companies want

to be green. This is smart, green sells.

There is economic incentive there.” Plus,

Shaw adds, “We’re on the cutting edge of

new technology.”

Even those religious about recycling

agree the best solution all-around is reduc-

ing waste before it becomes waste in the

first place. Drinking out of cans instead

of plastic bottles, for example: aluminum

cans are back on the shelves 60 days after

recycling. They are the most recycled item

in the U.S. Because so many are recycled,

aluminum cans count for less than one

percent of the total U.S. waste stream, ac-

cording to the EPA. And you can recycle

it repeatedly!

Plastic is difficult to recycle. Still, recy-

cling plastic saves twice as much energy

as burning it in an incinerator. It’s impor-

tant to know what the numbers on plastic

bottles mean in terms of their “recyclabil-

ity” and which types your city can handle:

Number “1,” or PET or PETE (polyethylene

terephthalate, including soft drink, wa-

ter and beer bottles; mouthwash bottles;

peanut butter containers, etc.) is the most

common — it’s cheap, lightweight and

easy to recycle, with a low leachate risk.

It’s true that trees are planted to re-

place those cut for paper use; however,

these do not replicate the intricate habi-

tats for particular plant and animal spe-

cies, damaging the ecosystem. Each ton

(2,000 pounds) of recycled paper can

save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic

yards of landfill space, 4,000 kilowatts

of energy and 7,000 gallons of water;


Much of what we believe about recycling is based on half-truths. In 2008, Popular Mechanics Magazine revealed these half-truths in a detailed report.

Landfill space is limited.1. The U.S. has two decades of capacity left in landfills that already exists, says NSWAM (the National Solid Waste Management Association). But that varies state to state. The northeast has the least available. Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have less than a quarter of our national capacity. Many states are eager to accept landfill revenues, but transporting tons of garbage to areas with more room is hardly inexpensive. Tipping fees in the land(fill)-squeezed Northeast total 70 bucks a ton (the national average is $34). Landfill space may not be scarce nationwide, but economically it makes more sense for some states to reduce. Landfills have other issues; the methane gas poisons the air, groundwater sources are contaminated and contamination can leak into the soil (leachate). They’re expensive to clean up once it becomes necessary for a landfill to go.Those massive recycling trucks burn energy and pollute the planet.2. For starters, there’s the argument that garbage trucks do, too. And the trash has to be picked up one way or another. But more to the point: newer recycling trucks collect garbage and recycling at the same time, and are becoming more and more eco-efficient. Bins are designed to self-dump. Municipal budget crunching limits recycling pickups — these occur once or twice a month. Recycling done smart – less often, cost-efficiently — has proved worthwhile for some U.S. cities.Recycling is just a way to make cities /“big (local) government” rich3. . Cities tend to be locked into long-term contracts and tipping fees that protected from the wild wide that was the recycling market for years. Cities pay to have their recycling collected, sorted and transported, as opposed to getting the money for the recycling. With the accepted – in many cases the mandated—practice of recycling, a once volatile market has stabilized. Lock-ins allowed cities to recycle within budget, but now that the value of recycling no longer fluctuates and the value of recyclables has increased, cities that locked in lose out. It is only as contracts are renewed and renegotiated that cities can enjoy revenues from their recycling programs. Cities generally provide individuals with mercenary incentives to recycle. That’s green green in your pocket, not your mayor’s. It costs too much to have to sort the materials by hand4. . New technologies have introduced “single-stream” material recovery facilities; in the U.S. we had just 70 in 2001, but by 2007 we more than doubled that number (160). Machines do most of the sorting. Steel is magnetized, aluminum is deflected by “eddy currents,” infrared identifies valuable plastics. These are pricey sorters, but the costs of sorting and curbside collection are lower, and the recycled material value is increased.Plastics aren’t recyclable anyway. 5. Plastics are complicated. It’s hard to know what the numbers mean, so consumers often throw them into the wrong bins. It’s true that most of it winds up in the landfill. But new technology, such as “optical sorting” is increasing the types of plastic that can be acceptable for recycling by determining the chemical makeup of the material and sorting it accordingly. There’s also an increasing market for recycled plastics, as this material can be transformed into a variety of products. Recycling plastic saves twice as much energy as burning it in an incinerator.

DO THESE FIVE “FACTS” ABOUT RECYCLING GARBAGE PASS THE SMELL TEST?

resulting in 64-percent energy savings,

58-percent water savings, 60 pounds less

air pollution (although paper production

and recycling contribute significantly to

water pollution). Aside from logging on

(a 2007 Javelin Strategy & Research Re-

port on online banking determined that

16.5 million trees were saved as a result),

you could stop the flow of junk mail, more

than half of which is tossed, unopened.

(DMAchoice.org provides information to

help you do this.)

The New York Times dismissed recycling

as garbage back when people were using

dial-up Internet connection and AOL. Since

then, studies have proved that recycling is

not the best thing for the environment, but

it’s better. And while nothing is as cheap

as landfill, recycling is becoming cheaper.

And the more people recycle, the cheaper

it gets. On average, it costs about half per

ton more to recycle trash as compared to

sending it to the landfill – and more than

twice the cost of recycling to incinerate it.

Not to mention, it takes less than half the

energy – 10.4 million Btu (British thermal

units) – to create products from a ton of

recyclables, 23.3 Btu from “virgin” materi-

als. “Life-cycle analyses,” conducted by sci-

entists, compare recycling to raw-material

production, landfill use and incineration.

This significant increase in energy required

proves detrimental to the environment,

long term, in every case.•


A s my husband and I walked into the luxuriously appoint-ed dining room, mustard-col-

ored stucco walls, beautiful drapes, rough-hewn ceiling beams, dark blue accents, soft mood lighting and lush greenery met our eyes. Large win-dows looked out onto a patio over-looking the lake, and fountains pro-vided a soothing accompaniment to soft background music.

The south of France? An Italian villa? No – we came to enjoy dinner at Café Campanile, nestled in the El Do-

rado Hills Town Center. The menu of-fered several interesting choices from a list that, while not large, was full of va-

riety. An extensive wine list also pro-vided many beers and Champagnes.

We chose Crab Gratin for an appetiz-er. It sounded mouth-watering and did not disappoint. A hearty portion of Dunge-ness crab meat was smothered in a to-die-for brandy cream sauce. We sopped up the last drops with pieces of our baguette and moved on to the delightful Salade Mai-son. A spring mix of greens was lightly dressed with lemon olive oil balsamic vin-aigrette and small sliv-ers of Fuji apples – the perfect light touch af-ter the decadent crab.

I chose the Steak Frites for my entrée. The ribeye was grilled with a porcini mush-room butter sauce and accompanied by the house pommes frites, which were delicious to say the least. The steak had a distinct smoky flavor, which isn’t usually my fa-

vorite, but this was very good. The portion was so generous that I took half of it home. My husband loved his Filet Mignon, and I agreed when he gave me a taste. The Niman Ranch beef tenderloin, accompanied by red potatoes and carrots, was served with a sauce du jour. It was melt-in-your-mouth rich, beefy goodness to the max! A Valrhona chocolate mousse provided the perfect ending. Its ideal consistency was not too sweet, with dark chocolate and a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

The luscious food, gorgeous set-ting and impeccable service made it a relaxing and enjoyable evening to remember. •

— Janice Rosenthal Rock

Café Campanile4359 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 115, El Dorado Hills, 916-934-0734, edhcafe.com

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Enter a world of contrasts – a cool, dark bar with stools, a myriad of old, peculiar pictures

decorating the walls, and miniature John Deere tractors over-head; meander past the bar and enter a bright sitting room with sun filtering in from the skylights. Welcome to Old Town Grill.

This small jewel of an eatery sits on Main Street in Plac-erville, Old Town Grill is family run and John, the owner, is the man behind the grill. Stopping in for a weekday lunch, I was transported back to the time when customer service was a top priority, along

with dishing out a perfectly cooked meal. Known for their fabulous hamburgers, I had to try one. While I ordered the good Old-Fashioned Cheeseburger, my lunch

partner ordered the Blue Cheese Burger with sautéed mush-rooms.

My burger featured fresh, grass-fed beef – grilled to juicy perfec-tion – and was served on a toasted bun drip-

ping with two cheeses, all piled high with veggies. Delicious! My dining partner’s selection was described without words, just “odd pleasing sounds” as it slowly disappeared from the plate. I’m pretty sure that meant it was more than appe-

tizing. We decided to split an order of Snowshoes – crisscrossed potatoes sprin-kled with blue cheese and a barbeque spice, complemented by a small pool of mild blue cheese dip.

As we enjoyed a scrumptious lunch, we were quite impressed with the ser-vice. Our exceptionally happy server stopped by several times to look after our needs and refill our beverages from the “self-serve” soda area.

Old Town Grill may not be a fan-cy restaurant, but who needs frills when you have character, great food and customer service that should be a standard in all eateries? Stop by and enjoy a memorable meal in the heart of Placerville! •

— Mary Shull

Old Town Grill 444 Main Street, Placerville, 530-622-2631

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EL DORADO HILLS

• AMERICAN/CAfé/BAkERy/DElIThe Hub Coffee House & Café4364 Town Center Blvd.916-939-6764

The Purple Place363 Green Valley Rd.916-933-2616

Sienna Restaurant3909 Park Dr.916-941-9694

Windplay Deli **5003 Windplay Dr.916-933-9099

• fRENChCafé Campanile 4359 Town Center Blvd.916-934-0734

• JAPANESESky Sushi 3907 Park Dr.916-941-6310

• MEXICANSir Vesa’s2023 Vine Street916-939-9153

• ThAIChantara Thai4361 Town Center Blvd.916-939-0389

fOlSOM RESTAURANTS

• AMERICAN/CAfé/BAkERy/DElIEarly Toast**25075 Blue Ravine Rd.916-984-5200

folsom Sports Garage **25005 Blue Ravine Rd.916-984-7008

Freshii2776 E. Bidwell St.916-983-1400

Jack’s Urban Eats ** 2756 E. Bidwell St.916-984-5553

karen’s Bakery and Café **705 Gold lake Dr.916-985-2665

La Bou404 Blue Ravine Rd.916-983-388513385 Folsom Blvd.916-608-2288

Lake Forest Café13409 Folsom Blvd.916-985-6780

Land Ocean New American Steakhouse2720 E. Bidwell St.916-983-7000hours: Open daily, Sun-W: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Th-Sat: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.; happy hour: M-f: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.land Ocean is a modern twist to the traditional steakhouse. A comfort-able, swanky ambiance with incredible premium steaks, fresh fish, and wood fired rotisserie pork and chicken. We offer many of your favorite steakhouse favorites but also unique, unexpected dishes. SEE AD ON PAGE 8

Main Street Bagel **1125 Riley St.916-983-6444

Mary’s Gold Miner Cafe426 E. Bidwell St.916-984-4181

Willow Cafe & Sweetery13405 Folsom Blvd.916-294-7805hours: New Summer hoursCredit Cards Accepted: V, MAt Willow Café & Sweetery we proudly feature a seasonal menu with local brews and wines available. Our dishes highlight fresh, local and delicious ingredients, using only free-range and grass-fed meats. We offer cuisine to meet a range of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free selec-tions. you will find an inviting, family-friendly environment with a unique concept featuring a staff-monitored playroom to accommodate guests with young children.SEE AD ON PAGE 53

• CAlIfORNIA-fRENChBidwell Street Bistro **1004 E. Bidwell Street916-984-7500hours: lunch: M-f: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Din-ner: M: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; T-Th: 5 p.m. – 8:30


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Experience Mexquite.

p.m.; f-Sat: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Closed Sun.Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, A, DBidwell Street Bistro has been serving excellent food and wine in folsom for over 9 years. Owner, Richard Righton, and Executive Chef, Wendi Mentink are a formidable team and have been praised and won awards since they opened. Open for lunch and dinner with a full bar. Bidwell Street Bistro also has a private dining room for your special events and business dinners. Come and enjoy our seasonal menu and extensive wine list. Catering is also available.www.bidwellstreetbistro.comSEE AD ON PAGE 56

• ChINESE/ASIANFat’s Asia Bistro **2585 Iron Point Rd.916-983-1133hours: lunch: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily; Din-ner: Sun-Th: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.; f-Sat: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Reservations AcceptedCredit Cards Accepted: V, M, AWe specialize in handmade dim sum, house made banana cream pie (frank fat’s recipe) and fresh, high quality Asian food. full bar with high quality spirits and spectacular wine list. Patio seating with outdoor water features. Banquet parties available for up to 30 people. We have contemporary Asian cuisine in a spectacular hip environment.Visit www.lovemyfats.com.SEE AD ON PAGE 10

Sunny Garden Exotic Asian Cuisine25085 Blue Ravine Rd.916-983-8882

Teriyaki To Go!614 E. Bidwell St.916-983-5560

• ITAlIANVisconti’s Ristorante2700 E. Bidwell St.916-983-5181SEE AD ON PAGE 51

• JAPANESEAloha Sushi **2791 East Bidwell St.916-984-3777

I Love Teriyaki & Sushi185 Blue Ravine Rd.916-357-5202

Suishin Sushi **194 Blue Ravine Rd.916-985-8885

Wasabi Japanese Fusion2371 Iron Point Rd.916-817-8887

• MEXICANfelipe’s Mexican Restaurant **1760 Prairie City Rd.916-985-8888

La Rosa Blanca402 Natoma St.916-673-9085

Los Cerros Mexican Grill2405 Iron Point Rd.916-817-6452

Mexquite **The Parkway Shopping Center 916-984-8607hours: Sun-Th: 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; f-Sat: 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m., bar open until 1 a.m. f-Sat.Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, AMexquite Mexican Cuisine and Tequila lounge complements what the city of fol-som and our surrounding areas are creating for our environment. We are here to provide shade, great tasting cuisine, warmth for the winter months and cooling for the summer time, while providing our neighbors and friends with outstanding service and the highest quality food and beverages. NOW SERVING Mexican breakfast Sat. & Sun. Visit www.mexquite.com.SEE AD ON PAGE 51 • PIZZAGirasole Pizza2700 E. Bidwell St.916-984-7179

Pronto Pizza299 Iron Point Rd.916-608-0720

Straw Hat Pizza1870 Prairie City Rd.916-351-5888

• ThAIThai Paradise **2770 E. Bidwell St.916-984-8988

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2011 BUTTER CHARDONNAY BY JAM CELLARSThe name of this wine tells you everything you need to know. Everyone loves but-ter, especially when it’s flavoring Chardonnay. At a price like this, butter tastes especially good; the wine retails for under $15 a bottle (normally a wine of this caliber is closer to $30).

Butter Chardonnay is made by Jam Cellars, which is part of John Anthony wines – known for making very expensive and highly allocated wines. John Anthony is also part of the famous Turchard winemaking family, earning him an amazing winemaking pedigree.

This particular Chardonnay is double fermented, which is why the flavor is so “buttery.” It has incredible creaminess on the palate, smooth oak nu-ances and a fabulous finish. You will also taste some tropical fruit flavors of pineapple and honeydew. Give Butter Chardonnay a try this summer – with its outstanding flavors and reasonable price, you won’t be disappointed! •

— Richard RightonOwner, Bidwell Street Bistro in Folsom

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALADSeamus Mullen’s Hero Food: How Cooking with Delicious Things Can Make Us Feel Better by Seamus Mullen(Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2012, $35)

As soon as sugar snaps show up at the farmers’ market, I’m instantly happy. Sweet, crisp, snappy and sugary! This salad is all about the sugar snaps, with a pinch of Aleppo pepper for heat, some fresh ricotta cheese for richness and tex-ture, and edible flowers for color. It comes together easily, looks gorgeous, and is oh so easy to love.

1 pound fresh sugar snap peas•1 bunch radishes•1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese•A few leaves fresh peppermint•Salt•Freshly ground black pepper•Juice of 1 lemon•Olive oil to taste•Pinch Aleppo pepper or red •pepper flakesHandful of edible flowers, •such as pea blossoms or nas-turtiums

With a sharp knife, trim the tips of the sugar snap peas on both ends, remove the strings if they bother you, and cut some in half length-wise. Blanch the sugar snaps quickly, just about 30 sec-onds and shock in ice water. Slice the radishes thinly into coin shapes or half-moons. Combine the peas, radishes, cheese, and peppermint in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss with the lemon juice and olive oil. Serve with a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper and garnish of edible flowers. Serves 4.

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Describe your business.

We are a traditional-style barbershop dedicated to providing a

place for men – not a haircut mill that is typically on every corner

these days. We specialize in all styles of men’s haircuts, as well

as facial shaves.

How are you involved with both the community and your

customer?

I’m active in coaching my children’s youth sports teams and am

always participating in local charities. In addition, the barbershop

is a networking hub for business professionals.

What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

My three children.

Who is your role model in business or in life, and why?

My father and grandfather – both were very hardworking men.

Where do you go when the going gets tough?

I jump head first into it.

What’s your biggest job perk?

Having fun all day, and hanging out with cool people.

What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

Chicago Fire.

Where do you and your family go locally to have fun?

Folsom Lake Bowl.

What’s your favorite childhood memory?

Playing Little League baseball.

If you could meet someone living or dead, who would it be and why?

Johnny Cash – his music and style have always been an inspiration.

What’s your favorite local event that you go to?

Folsom LIVE.

What’s your favorite local business other than your own?

PLA skate shop and clothing store.

If you could be any other profession, what would it be?

A tattoo artist.

And finally, customer service is…?

The most important aspect in any business.

Green acres nursery & suppLy205 Serpa Way, Folsom, 916-358-9099, idiggreenacres.com

Describe your business.

Green Acres Nursery & Supply is a locally and independently owned

nursery. We offer better plants, better service, better prices and bet-

ter selection than the box stores. If you come into any of our locations

(Folsom, Roseville, Sacramento) you will see the Green Acres difference.

We are also proud to have grown our business and offer jobs within our

community during this difficult economic time.

How are you involved with both the community and your cus-

tomer?

In the community, we love to give back. Earlier this year, we gave both our

time and products to the Sacramento Zoo to help revitalize their native

garden. We also give plant and product donations to local charities. We

have seen hundreds of school gardens pop up around the community,

and it’s neat to help offset costs for the teachers so that our students

can have an educational garden experience (despite budget cuts). Giving

back to our customers comes through the free seminars and events we

offer. We have an awesome free event called Fall Festival every October,

which has kids’ games, food, a pumpkin patch, music and more. Our

customers look forward to it all year long!

Why is your staff the best in the business?

We know plants! We enjoy sharing our knowledge with our customers so

they can be successful.


Being able to walk into any of our stores and be blown away by nature’s

beauty. We get to see the seasons change right before our eyes, and with

each season there is a unique level of excitement. Every day we get to take

a step back and breathe in the beauty. Let’s face it – it looks lovely, smells

lovely, the birds are chirping…nothing beats it!


We like Fat’s Asia Bistro. Delicious!


King! It involves answering questions, educating, listening, and providing

the best quality product at the best prices. That is customer service, and

that is Green Acres Nursery & Supply!

Travis Gill, Kevin Gill, Ashley Gill and Mark Gill

Aaron Ralls

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WHY BUY AMERICAN?Our neighbors and yours depend on it. Every dollar we spend on foreign made goods contributes to our stagnant economy as the jobs continue to leave factories in the U.S. Cheaper is definitely not always better when it costs the livelihood of your friend, brother or perhaps a parent. We have many American products to choose from: Dog Food and Treats, Jewelry, English and Western Riding Apparel, Boots, Dog Toys and more. Please join us in an effort to keep our dollars and jobs here in America.

Lees' Feed and Western Store4110 Datsun Ct. | Shingle Springs | 530-622-FEED4110 Mother Lode Dr. | Shingle Springs | 530-677-4891www.leesfeed.net

Style Magazine is proud to support those busi-

nesses who focus on American-made products.

This month, take note of the area businesses

doing their part to help create American jobs and

stimulate the economy. Now is the time to do your

part, shop local. And when you visit these busi-

nesses, tell them you saw their profile in Style!


California wine equals made-in-the-USA. KCRA-TV says Nello Olivo wines are “now being acclaimed as some of the finest wines in the State.” From methods respect-ful to California’s environment, 7 of 9 varietals entering competition in 2012 have won Gold Medals. Conceived and crafted for easy pairing, no wonder people adore these delicious homegrown wines with food. Summer events include these “in the vineyard” events: BBQ, June 30, Tuscan Sunset Feast, Aug 4, Dinner, Sept 15.

Nello Olivo643 Bee St. | Placerville530-409-5603 | www.nelloolivo.com

Lynn s. Judd, d.d.s.1568 Creekside Drive, Suite 101, Folsom, 916-983-1999, drlynnjudd.com

Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?

Family dentistry! I discovered at a young age that I wanted to be a dentist and work with

people.

What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experi-

ence?

My first job was on a farm. It taught me (at an early age) the importance of responsibility

and completing a job correctly.

How are you involved with both the community and your customer?

I’m on the board of directors at our local Folsom Lake Bank and am a member of the

Folsom Chamber of Commerce. I was also the past president of the Citrus Heights

Kiwanis Club.


My staff is dedicated to our patients’ dental needs. They truly care and want to comfort

the patients like family.


The golf course provides a nice “getaway” for me. I also enjoy my vegetable garden!


Seeing someone smile when I have completed their treat-

ment – knowing they can eat comfortably or flash their

winning smile.


Sergio’s Steak & Seafood for great food and service; a

second runner-up would be La Placita Dos for excellent

Mexican food.

Where do you and your family go locally to have fun?

We enjoy soaking up the sun or relaxing with a picnic at

Folsom Lake!

What’s your favorite local event that you go to?

I love the Rotary functions, especially the Crab Feed – great

food, great people.

What’s your favorite local business other than your

own?

Folsom Lake Bank. It’s locally owned and operated, and

they greet you by name when you walk in the door.


Whatever it takes to ensure the comfort of our patients.

k & k JeweLry consiGnMent850 East Bidwell, Suite 110, Folsom, 916-817-6950

Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?

We are a jewelry consignment/sales business interested in helping you sell your

jewelry, whether it’s platinum, gold, diamonds, gems, vintage, estate, contem-

porary, gently used or fine quality. Bring your items to us at your convenience,

seven days a week, and have them evaluated by our on-site jewelers. We can

safely display your jewelry in our cases, so people shopping for birthdays,

Mother’s Day, weddings, graduation or “just-for-fun” occasions can find unbeat-

able deals on one-of-a-kind treasures. It was our good fortune that the former

business owner was retiring and sought us as a group of friends who work well

with people and have a passion for the jewelry industry.


Our staff is highly qualified; it includes two trained jewelers (one who is also a

gemologist/appraiser). We are all friends with creative ideas and a strong com-

mitment to our customers, creating a positive and upbeat store environment.


Walks by the river; also, biking on the neat trails.


Being able to socialize and meet incredibly interesting people. We enjoy hearing

and sharing the “history” behind a vintage piece and love being able to help

customers find a piece of jewelry that “speaks to them.” Watching their reaction

when they discover an excellent deal is priceless.


Land Ocean and Great Harvest Bread Company.


Planet Earth Rising and the other stores on Sutter Street.


Having the ability to interact and listen to the customers’ needs, using our

resources to educate them on gemstones or diamond values, and assisting

them in making informed purchases – all while providing great bargains.

Lynn S. Judd, D.D.S.

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Nello Olivo Wines

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Colibri Ridge Winery & Vineyard

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Folsom Handcar DerbyBroadstone Marketplace

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El Dorado HillsArt & Wine Affaire

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What do you call a guy who hangs out with a bunch of musicians? A drummer. Funny joke,

but it’s not accurate. Have you ever really watched a drummer? Juggling chopsticks in a hurricane seems easier. Sure, drummers may not be a lot of things – mellow, sedate, entirely rational – but talented, they are.

Take Roseville’s Steve Brown for exam-ple. We met at a coffee shop recently and it was obvious why he didn’t order any-thing – coffee would just slow him down. Quick with a smile and a staccato laugh like a happy machine gun, the 40-year-old is one of those people who seems to have a power source just a little bit different than the rest of us. Nuclear, perhaps.

But that’s expected, since he’s been busy playing drums for some of Sacramento’s biggest bands for the past decade or so. Oleander. Tesla. He also toured with rock legend Ronnie Montrose the past several years, until the Bay Area musician’s un-timely death this past March.

Raised in Meadow Vista, Brown played trumpet until he was 15. But a trip to San Francisco in the late ‘80s to see his older brother, Mick, changed all that. “Wild” Mick Brown happens to be the drummer and founding member of the hard rock band Dokken. That night they were play-ing at the Cow Palace. Dokken was big and the crowd was crazy. Brown said it was life changing. “Yeah, I pretty much decided at that moment that I wasn’t ever going to play at the Cow Palace in front of 23,000 people with a trumpet.” He laughs. He put away the horn and picked up the sticks.

Brown was a quick learner and by his late teens was making the long drive from Meadow Vista to Sacramento regularly to play with, well, pretty much everyone on the city’s rich musical scene. “Someone told me when I first started that if you do this long enough, you’ll eventually play with ev-erybody in Sacramento, and that’s been so true.” Eventu-ally, needing something steadier, he landed a gig backing San Francisco burlesque legend Carol Doda. “Most nights it wasn’t too embar-rassing,” he chuckles. From there, he found regular work as a Bay Area studio musician

while continuing to play in and around Sacramento, which is how he fell in with Oleander. He was already friends with the local post-grunge band when their album, February Son, hit big in 1999. One night in 2003, they called from the road. “They said, ‘Hey can you catch a plane tonight and learn the whole first record?’” They’d had issues with their original drummer. Brown has been with them ever since.

Brown also sits in occasionally with another Sacramento band, Tesla, but it’s touring with Montrose that gets him the most animated. His love for the legend-ary guitar slinger is obvious, and he’s still deeply saddened by his death, which was ruled a suicide. It caught Brown and the rest of the band off-guard. After all, they’d already booked a world tour. Looking back, Brown says there were signs, but at the time, they went unnoticed. “He was a quirky guy, you know?” He sighs. “Hindsight’s always 20-20.”

These days, Brown splits his time be-tween Roseville, where this past spring he could be found watching his 12-year-old son play ball for Roseville West Little League, and Pasadena, where he and Olean-der are working on new music. The sessions have already produced one single, the hard rockin’ “Fight,” which was picked up by the WWE as their official theme song.

Occasionally Brown has needed “real jobs” to get by.

He helped create a startup in the Bay area and worked as a ra-

dio sales executive, but rock ‘n’ roll is and will always be his first love. “It’s like

anything else,” he explains, “you have to be all in. Sometimes it’s feast or famine, and that’s the rough end of it. But look at what you get to do.” His big grin comes back. “Where else could I get to play in front of thousands and spray beer on people and ev-eryone says, ‘nice job!’” He’s laughing again and it fills the room, punctuating his point

like a perfectly placed drum riff. •

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