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6 Editors Note8 Click9 Whats Up10 Get to Know - Kathy Anderson12 FYI16 Calendar18 Shelf Life 22 Health & Wellness32 Home Design44 Dine - Twins Sushi 45 Restaurant Guide46 Taste58 Escape62 Introducing64 Outtakes66 Toms Take

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20 The ArtsOran Miller

24 Our Kids4 Tools Reshaping the Classroom Experience

26 cause & effectSugar Pine Foundation

28 Family Time5 Holiday Sanity Savers

30 In HistoryNewtowns Man of Mystery

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34 The Gift Guide For her, for him, for the lil ones, for

tweens and teens, for pets and pet

lovers, for foodies, and stocking

stuffers for all...Styles sleigh of gifts

will fulfill the wishes of the masses.

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The countdown has begun, the big man in red is

making appearances around town and the New

Year is quick on our heels. With homes radiating

holiday cheer, guests arriving in town, kids home from

school, and stores busier than ever, its quite clear were

in the thick of the holiday season. Along with the joy

of seeing loved ones, indulging in food we wouldnt

normally, and giving gifts to friends and family, there

also comes a downside stress, budget constraintsand,

yes, tight pants. Its that yin-yang thing that seems to cycle

throughout our lives.

To assist you with keeping the b-word, you know

balance, in your life this bustling month, we have plenty

of information and resources to keep at your fingertips

should the seasonal strains push you to your tipping point.

Weve all been there. Instead, take the advice found in

Linda Holderness Family Time article 5 Holiday Sanity

Savers to find everyday peace and remember the reason

for the season.

And its true, the reason for the season is not the ex-

change of pretty packages, I know. Howeverits a great

perk, if I do say so myself. One of many perks we give you

this month is Styles 2012 Wish List: The Gift Guide. Flip

through the many pages, oohh and aahh, and find a se-

lection of gifts and gift ideas to impress just about anyone

on your list, and better yet, many can be found locally

across our communities. Less gas burned by driving equals

more gift giving. New this year, weve added a couple categories such

as For Foodies and Stocking Stuffersso dont miss these items

that wont break the bank, but are sure to please the masses, even

finicky friends and your mother-in-law. Whether your holiday shop-

ping budget is grandiose or nominal, we got it covered in this issue.

For trendy yet thrifty gift ideas (hey, they may cost less, but who has

to know?!), turn to the 10-Spot for a list of local thrift and consignment

stores for one-of-a-kind finds!

When the celebration is over, pie gone, and confetti tossed, the

yin-yang concept comes back into play leaving many (me included)

feeling groggy, bloated and achy. Knock out eggnog nausea and sug-

arplum headaches with Janet Scherrs The Hangover: Care for Post

Holiday Recovery in Health & Wellness. Do you plan to devour food

that you normally wouldntor shouldnt? A good enzyme supplement

is what youll need for recovery. Find more tips for your post-holiday

revival this month.

Also this busy month, find more to see and do within the pages of

Whats Up, FYI, and Calendar. Until next month, may your holidays be

the happiest, and the horizon for your new year the brightest. Desiree

Wed love to hear from you send us your community events (for

Calendar), your favorite recipe & photo (for Thanksgiving Reader

Recipes), and any other story ideas to [email protected].

holiday bliss

editorsnote

El Dorado County artist Sue Chap-

man has resided in El Dorado Hills

since 1983. She earned her degree

in art education from the University

of Illinois. A former teacher, she cur-

rently works as a full-time painter using acrylics on

canvas for her plein air landscapes of the surround-

ing foothills and watercolors on paper when a sub-

ject calls for them. A common element in all of her

work is the use of contrasting values for dramatic

effect painting the shadows. They are what make

my paintings pop, Sue says.

Sue participates in the EDHAA Spring Studio

Tour and the Capital Artists Studio Tour in the fall.

Through the end of December, shes showing her

work at the new Georgiana Gallery in Walnut Grove;

more of her art can be seen on the Second Saturday

Art Walk in the Gang of Five gallery at Arthouse

Sacramento.

For more information, visit suechapmanart.com.

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winTeR sAlAD wonDeRlAnDWith an abundance of new seasonal

produce on the market, its the perfect

time to switch up your salad-making

routine. Try five winter salads that will

help you avoid any holiday bulge. Blood

orange salad with Jicama, Arugala and

oil-Cured olives from cookbook Roots

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CHRisTMAs TRee ReTiReMenTIf youre looking for the nearest location

to drop off your holiday tree after the

festivities fizzle out, weve got a handy

list of where to go.

10 NEW new YeARs ResolUTionsWe all say were going to eat healthier,

exercise more, spend more time with

familyand the typical list goes on.

Ponder Styles set of goals for 2013 that

go beyond the usual and add fun to

being better.

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with Style movie-guru Justin Buettners

thoughts on more December movie

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On Thursday evenings (excluding holidays) until March

26, stop at enchanted April inn in Pilot Hill at 6 p.m. to

enjoy fireside readings of Sherlock Holmes short mys-

tery stories by Agatha Christie and other classic mystery writers.

Attendance is free and refreshments will be served. To reserve a

spot, call 916-939-9144...On October 31, the community welcomed

Placerville resident Doug Harris back to U.S. soil at sacramento

international Airport. Harris was involved in an IED incident in

Afghanistan and as a result, lost both of his legs. Welcome home,

hero!...Tyler ebinger, a medical first responder at Red Hawk

Casino, recently helped save the life of a

57-year-old guest. Ebinger performed a pri-

mary assessment, recognized she needed

further treatment and contacted the El

Dorado County firefighter and emergency

medical service team, who transported her

to Marshall Medical Center...The womens

Fund el Dorado has awarded over $200,000 and touched the

lives of more than 13,000 members of our community during its

first five years, according to el Dorado Community Foundation

Director Bill Roby, who spoke at the Funds Annual Member-

ship Celebration Dinner at David Girard Vineyards. For more

info, visit womensfundeldorado.org..soroptimist international

of Placerville is searching for applicants for its 2013 soroptimist

Ruby Award: For women Helping women, which honors women

who through their professional or personal activities make

extraordinary efforts on behalf of women and girls. Women can

nominate themselves or another woman in the community. The

recipient will be awarded with a $1,000 cash grant to donate to

their charity of choice. Applications (available by emailing Barbara

at [email protected]) must be returned by December

15...On the last Friday of each month from 2-3 p.m., join the el Do-

rado Hills senior Center Book Club at 990 Lassen Lane; drop-ins

are always welcome...Give a little holiday cheer to a child in need

by participating in the Community Gift Tree project. A collabora-

tive effort between the el Dorado County office of education,

Child Development Program, Choices For Children and Family

Connections, this project provides their clients with gifts

for the winter holiday. Gift trees are available through

December 10 at the following locations: the el Dorado

Hills, Cameron Park and Placerville libraries, Raleys in

El Dorado Hills, Bel Air in Cameron Park, save Mart on

Missouri Flat Road in Placerville, Placerville Courthouse

on Main Street, and kmart in Placerville. For more details,

call 530-626-5164 x10...Congrats to Darcie swedelson

of A Dazzling Day by Darcie on becoming the first California native

to receive the prestigious title of Accredited Bridal Consultant.

Swedelson has brought more than 16 years of experience to the

field of wedding planning and event design. For more information,

visit adazzlingday.com...Are you a 21- to 40-year-old professional?

If so, join the emerging Professionals group from 8 to 9 a.m. on

December 4 at the Cameron Park Dennys for Breakfast with the

Boss. For more details on this and future breakfasts, call 530-

621-5885...Thats all for now, but check back in January for Styles

annual Health & Wellness feature! Compiled by Jamila B. Khan

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Cats, dogs, cockatiels, miniature donkeys,

rats, chickens, pygmy goats and other pet

critters have all thrived under the devoted

care of Kathy Anderson. This dedicated

creature lover currently serves as commu-

nity outreach and operations manager for

Animal Outreach of the

Mother Lode (animalout

wreachcats.com), help-

ing to save the lives of our

four-legged friends.

Anderson discovered

Animal Outreach while

working as a volunteer

photographer taking

weekly Adopt-A-Pet

photos for a local news-

paper. In 2007, she be-

came the foster program

coordinator for El Dorado

County Animal Services.

Dr. Shirley Harmon, the veterinarian for

both organizations, later recruited Ander-

son into the Animal Outreach family.

Animal Outreach provides low and

gettoknow

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Q&A

often no cost dog and cat spay/neuter

services to all, Anderson says. As her job

duties attest, Anderson, too, plays an im-

portant role in the energetic team that

keeps the doors of Animal Outreach open.

Her position entails tasks such as pub-

lic relations, donor de-

velopment, community

outreach, customer care

and social media market-

ing, as well as daily op-

erations management

of the shelter and clinic.

On top of all that, she ral-

lies the many alliances of

municipal shelters, other

rescue groups, business

partners, off-site adop-

tion locations, foster care

providers and volunteers

to work together as ef-

fectively as possible to further Animal Out-

reachs mission to save more lives! Lisa M. Butler

Q: What advice would you give to your

younger self?

A: Live beneath your means and save

for a thunderous day.

Q: What comes to you naturally?

A: The ability to see others points of

view.

Q: Whats your biggest pet peeve?

A: Cigarette butts

Q: What are you most proud of?

A: The accolades others give for my

childrens impressive characters and

strengths.

Q: Best words of wisdom youve

received?

A: If you change the way you look at

things, the things you look at

change. Also: Always learn the rules

so you can break them properly.

favoritesGuilty pleasure: Pedicures

Local landmark: South Fork of the

American River

Memory: The celebration of life memorial

for my husband, Bob, at Joes Skatepark

in October 2011

Local nonprofit: Animal Outreach of the

Mother Lode

Saying: Respect earns respect.

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Moscow Classical Ballet

The Nutcracker

The Moscow Classical Ballets

Nutcracker returns to Three

Stages, boasting a cluster of

phenomenal young dancers...

performing in an uncluttered,

streamlined style (New York

Times). Thu, Dec 27; 7 pm

Fri, Dec 28; 7:30 pm

Sat, Dec 29; 2 pm & 7:30 pm

Sun, Dec 30; 2 pm

Nunset Boulevard

Starring Cindy Williams

The nuns have done it again

sinfully funny laughs (NBC

News). This latest installment

in the well-loved series of

Nunsense musicals features the

popular star of Laverne & Shirley.

The Sisters are on their way to

perform at the Hollywood Bowl,

or so they believe. Hilarious,

wacky, and unpredictable!

(ABC News).

Mon, Jan 14; 7 pm

Tue, Jan 15; 7 pm

Wed, Jan 16; 2 pm & 7 pm

Experience The

Beatles with RAIN

An adoring valentine to The

Beatlesan impressive feat

for some of the later songs,

which The Beatles themselves

performed only in the studio

(Washington Post). A spec-

tacular extravaganzadid the

audience love it? Yeah, yeah,

yeah! (Philadelphia Inquirer).

Fri, Jan 18; 7:30 pm

Sat, Jan 19; 2 pm & 7:30 pm

Sun, Jan 20; 2 pm & 7 pm

An Acoustic Evening

With Clint Black

His auspicious country music

career started with a bang

Killin Time, which boasted five

Number One hitsand he has

since gone on to sell over 20

million albums worldwide.

Sat, Jan 26; 8 pm

Wed, Jan 30; 7:30 pm

(NEW SHOW ADDED!)

Los Lobos Acoustic En Vivo

With the exception of U2, no

other band has stayed on top of

its game as long as Los Lobos

(Rolling Stone). A lively acoustic

performance of their Latin

catalogue, in both traditional

and contemporary styles.

Sun, Jan 13; 7 pm

An Evening With

Branford Marsalis

A three-time Grammy winner

from one of the worlds most

distinguished musical families,

Branford Marsalis is known for

his innovative spirit and broad

musical scope.

Thu, Jan 31; 7:30 pm

Shrek The Musical

Based on the Academy

Award-winning film that started

it all, Shrek The Musical played

over 500 performances on

Broadway and garnered eight

2009 Tony Award nominations.

Thu, Mar 14; 7:30 pm

Fri, Mar 15; 8 pm

Sat, Mar 16; 2 pm & 8 pm

Sun, Mar 17; 1:30 pm & 7 pm

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What are the basic eligibility requirements for donating

blood?

An eligible blood donor is de-fined as anyone 17 years old or

older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in good health. If you are 16 years old and weigh at least 115 pounds, you can donate with written parental con-sent. If you have a bacterial infection, cold, flu, sore throat, low iron count, or have been pregnant within the last six weeks, you will be unable to donate until these conditions subside. Some circumstances will disqualify you for a longer period of time, such as tattoos or cancer treatments. If you have HIV, hepatitis C, or are engaged in IV drug use, you will be permanently deferred. For more information and a confidential assessment about eligibility regarding medications or other conditions, call 888-94-BLOOD.

Marshall Community Blood Center 681 Main Street, Suite 211, Placerville

530-295-8540, marshallblood.org

What are the educational ben-efits of a private school for early

intervention?

Credentialed early childhood educators look at the whole child

to build a comprehensive early interven-tion plan to maximize a childs potential. Assessment and referral support helps identify a childs strengths and areas of need. Schools, such as Guiding Hands, offer preschool, pre-K and kindergar-ten for young students to thrive in an inclusive environment. Using the state-standards curriculum, schools that re-tain small staff-to-student ratios allow for individualized support for all chil-dren with all abilities. A team approach includes licensed speech and language therapists and occupational therapists integrating language, social develop-ment, plus fine and gross motor skills into the classroom. An on-site behavior specialist and licensed school psycholo-gist can provide a positive behavioral support program for all students across all environments on campus. Art and physical education are included; as well, transportation and extended day op-tions are available.

Starranne Meyers, Co-Founder School Principal, Guiding Hands

School, 4900 Windplay Drive El Dorado Hills

916-939-0553, ghandsschool.com

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December brings a plethora of events with the man in red. Join Santa and

his crew on December 1 for a Santa Fun Run; the race, which starts and

ends at the Community Center, begins at 8 a.m. After running the streets

with Santa, have breakfast cooked by the Cameron Park Fire Explorers. From 8

a.m. to noon and for a mere $5, enjoy pancakes, bacon, eggs, orange juice, coffee

and raffle prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the CSD office beforehand or at the

door the day of the event.

Coffee, Tea and Friends sponsored by Visiting Angels invites seniors and care-

givers to a morning of fun, games and special speakers, while visiting with old and

new friends. Come join the fun at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. The

next gathering (December 11) will feature a holiday party and games.

Visits from Santa are available to residents of Cameron Park. Invite him to visit your

home, hand out candy canes and talk with the children about their Christmas wishes.

Dates available include December 10-11 or 17-20. Theres limited space, so call soon.

The Annual Santa Parade, hosted by the fire department, is scheduled for Friday,

Saturday and Sunday, December 14-16 (rain date is the following weekend, December

21-23). The route will be posted at cameronpark.org.

Looking for a place to hold your holiday event? The Cameron Park Community

Events Center is now available for your holiday party or winter wedding reception.

The beautiful facility offers a 3,800-square-foot assembly hall equipped with a fully

functional sound system and commercial kitchen, projection screen and other ameni-

ties. Tables and chairs are offered, as well as competitive rates. For smaller occasions

or celebrations, a number of other rooms are also available. For more information,

call 530-677-2231.

The Winter/Spring Activity Guide will be coming out this month check out all

the classes being offered from January through April.

Save the date! On January 26, the Winter Concert Series kicks off with Joni Morris

and the After Midnight Band, featuring Legendary Ladies of Country Music. The wine

and jewelry show Red, White and Jewels will be held February 2; vendors are cur-

rently being accepted. On February 17, the CSD will co-sponsor the bridal show, Its a

Wedding Affair. Meet the areas most experienced wedding professionals, including

photographers, while sampling catering, desserts and much more.

Tina Helm

To learn more about these and other programs and events, visit cameronpark.org

or call the Cameron Park Community Services District at 530-677-2231.

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During the holidays, few things bring more joy than helping someone in need.

This year, Arden Fair celebrates the spirit

of giving by rewarding three local

charities that we believe best embody the

seasons sentiment of good will:

CCHAT Center

Sacramento Sheriffs

Toy Project

Wind Youth Services

Find out about the many ways you can

earn your wings this holiday season at

ArdenFair.com or on our Facebook page.

Be a part of the giving and spread

the joy!

Kindness is contagious.Spread it around.

I-80 & Arden WayArdenFair.com

charities that we believe best embody the


CCHAT Center

Sacramento Sheriffs

Toy Project


CCHAT Center

Sacramento Sheriffs

With temperatures dropping and the holidays fast approaching, my comfort

food cravings have reached near out of control levels. My taste buds seem

to beg for fresh, home-cooked flavors on a daily basis, and a recent visit to

Fire Dawg Coffee Co. in Diamond Springs found me powerless to resist their demands.

Located just off Pleasant Valley Road, this family-owned joint has regulars hooked on its

exceptionally friendly service and Stuffed Tomato Salad, a signature

dish of sorts from what Im told. Personally, Ive found

that Im partial to the Turkey Cranberry Sandwich,

which boasts a masterful blend of sweet and

savory elements. Moist pieces of turkey and

cranberry cream cheese meet with my choice

of cheese (provolone) and veggies (lettuce

and tomato) between two slices of cranberry-

infused bread to form this lunchtime classics

sweet and savory flavor. In fact, its so delectable that,

upon first bite, I was sure I saw visions of sugarplums and

impending holiday meals dance in my head. The warm staff and eye-catching, firefighter-

themed dcor took my lunch from ordinary to extraordinary, and theres no doubt Ill

return for more of the same. Fire Dawg Coffee Co., 493 Main Street, Suite A, Diamond

Springs. 530-306-7242.

Morgan Csarez

foodie findFire Dawg Coffee Co.

It was Winston Churchill who said: We make a living by

what we get; we make a life by what we give.

As we celebrate the season of togetherness and gift

giving, who better to give to than the children of our own

community? Because of the generous donations community

members make to the Recreation for Youth Fund, about

150 of our citys children are able to take one of the enrich-

ing classes Placervilles Recreation and Parks Department

offers every year. If families with financial constraints meet

the requirements for receiving youth assistance, the Youth

Fund pays for 50 percent of their childs class registration

fees every six months.

The City of Placervilles Recreation for Youth Fund was established in 1995 to serve

the youth of El Dorado County. One hundred percent of every donation goes directly

to the fund for disbursement to the children who apply. The City of Placerville believes

every child deserves the chance to paint, dance, swim, play basketball or learn karate.

However, the funds are running low. By donating, not only will you receive the satisfaction

of knowing your money is going directly to the children of our community, but your name

will be posted in the Activity Guide, which is delivered to more than 10,000 residents

three times a year.

Help keep this program alive and make sure that no child is turned away. To donate, call

530-642-5232 or mail your donation check to 549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667.

Amanda Anderson

For more information about the City of Placerville Recreation and Parks Department,

call 530-642-5232 or visit cityofplacerville.org.

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Have yourself a merry thrifty Christmas by leaving the crowds and big-box stores to every other shopper. Instead, Style challenges you to buy off the beaten path at our areas finest consignment and thrift shops. From apparel to acces-sories and books to beats, youre bound to find a gift for even the pickiest person on your list. Plus, with moola leftover, you can score something for yourself!

1. Nice Twice Consignment Shop. 209 Vernon Street, Roseville 916-786-9287, nicetwice.info

2. Snowline Hospice Thrift Stores Locations in Camino, Cameron Park, Placerville and Folsom snowlinehospice.org/thrift- stores.html

3. Designer Consigner 6945 Douglas Boulevard,

Granite Bay, 916-993-3800 designerconsignergb.com

4. Freestyle Clothing Exchange Locations in Folsom, Citrus Heights and Sacramento freestyleclothing.com.

5. Belle Mode 1012 East Bidwell Street, Suite 500,

Folsom, 916-983-5330 bellemodeboutique.com

6. ReloveIt Consignments 1300 East Bidwell Street, Suite 135, Folsom, 916-984-6500, reloveit.us

7. Placer SPCA Thrift Store 931 Washington Boulevard Suite 107, Roseville, 916-782-2434 placerspca.org/thrift.htm

8. ReNew Boutique 1725 Santa Clara Drive, Roseville

916-782-1877, renewboutique.net

9. Jenni Lynn Boutique 4131 South Shingle Road, Suite 16,

Shingle Springs, 530-672-2844 jennilynn.biz

10.Jordans Closet Locations in El Dorado Hills, Roseville and El Dorado jordanscloset.net

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AMERICAN / CAF / DELIBack Forty Texas BBQ 3977 Durock Road, #205 Shingle Springs | 530-676-4040Hours: Tue.-Thrs. 11:00a.m.-8:00p.m., Fri-Sat 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m., Sun. 11:00a.m.- 8:00p.m.Cards Accepted: V, MC, D, AmExWe serve authentic Texas recipes. We have been voted number one caterer and number one ribs in El Dorado County. Dine-in, Carry-out and Catering services are available. All of our dishes are made fresh from scratch daily. Our meats are slow smoked on our southern pride pit. Please come join us for a Texas-size meal.

Bricks Eats and Drinks482 Main Street Placerville | 530-303-3480

Buttercup Pantry222 Main StreetPlacerville | 530-621-1320

Caff Santoro ** 2531 Merrychase Drive Cameron Park | 530-387-4432

Centro ** 385 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-5500

Cuppa Coffee and More **442 Main StreetPlacerville | 530-626-9600

The Forester Pub and Grill **4110 Carson RoadCamino | 530-644-1818

Heyday Caf **325 Main StreetPlacerville | 530-626-9700

Hog Wild BBQ **38 Main StreetPlacerville | 530-622-3883

The Independent Restaurant and Bar629 Main StreetPlacerville | 530-344-7645

Joanies Caf and Grill 4064 Mother Lode Shingle Springs | 530-672-1904

Mr. Pickles ** 4601 Missouri Flat RoadPlacerville | 530-642-1677

New Haven **6396 Pony Express TrailPollock Pines | 530-644-3448

Featuring restaurants and eateries in the El Dorado County Foothills** = MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION POINT

Placerville Brewery ** 155 Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-295-9166

Shingle Springs Coffee Co. **4068A Mother Lode DriveShingle Springs | 530-676-2623

Snooty Frog ** 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-677-9025

Sweet Spot Sandwich Shop **451 Main Street #5 Placerville | 530-621-3102

Sweetie Pies ** 577 Main StreetPlacerville | 530-642-0128Join us to feast on specialty scrambles, omelettes, pancakes and Belgian waffles hot off the griddle for breakfast. For lunch enjoy our best-seller chile rel-leno casserole, sandwiches and paninis galore, and delightful salads made with the freshest vegetables and fruits to pair with our hearty homemade soups. Dont forget to leave room for our wonderful homemade desserts!

ZacJack Bistro3275 Coach Ln., Cameron Park530-676-2969Hours: Sun-Th: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; F-Sat: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, AServing Breakfast until 2pm everyday. Food type California bistro. Price range $10 to $20ZacJack Bistro in Cameron Park is Zachary Jacques new casual everyday gourmet restaurant using farm fresh ingredients. Fresh breads are made every day and all dressings and sauces are homemade. We make our own break-fast sausage. We use Marys free range chicken, local fresh farm eggs, and all our beef and pork is California sourced. We serve wild, not farmed salmon. Open for breakfast lunch dinner everyday. Come visit us and see how every day can be gourmet.

Z Pie 3182 Center Placerville DrivePlacerville | 530-621-2626

CHINESE/MONGOLIANChina City Restaurant 4100 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-9888

Dignity Dragon Restaurant 415-A Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-622-4293

Grand China 4340 Golden Center DrivePlacerville | 530-626-5679

FRENCHAllez! ** 6180 Pleasant Valley Road El Dorado | 530-621-1160

ITALIANPapa Giannis Ristorante ** 3450 Palmer DriveCameron Park | 530-672-2333

JAPANESEKobe Sushi & Grill ** 3300 Coach Lane, #C-1Cameron Park | 530-672-9210

Shilla Sushi Bar 2943 Paul Bunyon Road Placerville | 530-644-5047

MEXICANCascada Restaurant384 Main StreetPlacerville | 530-344-7757

Casa Ramos ** 6840 Greenleaf Drive Placerville | 530-622-2303

Que Viva **3300 Coach LaneCameron Park | 530-577-3330

Tijuana Taqueria1762 BroadwayPlacerville | 530-622-9517

SEAFOODPowells Steamer Co. & Pub 425 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-1091

THAITaste of Thai1160 Broadway Placerville | 530-621-9559

Thai Basil 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-677-5220

If weve omitted your favorite restaurant or you find an error, let us know: [email protected].

For more restaurant listings in the El Dorado County Foothills and sur-rounding areas, visit our Web site at: stylemg.com and click on our exten-

sive restaurant guide.

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Bricks Eats & DrinksVoted Best Overall Restaurant

Happy Hour - Monday-Thursday, 3-6pmServing Lunch And Dinner 7 Days A Week

482 Main Street, Placerville530-303-3480

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Heyday CafVoted Best Overall Restaurant & Best Salads

Featuring fresh California cuisine and a fantastic wine list.Open for Lunch & Dinner Tuesday through Sunday

325 Main Street, Placerville530-626-9700 heydaycafe.com

Cascada Restaurante & CantinaVoted Best Mexican Restaurant & Cocktails

Serving an eclectic mix of Mexican favorites and California fresh cuisine. Open 7 days a week. Full Bar.

384 Main Street, Placerville530-344-7757 cascadaonmainstreet.com

Casa RamosGet Two for $20*!

Get 2 Entrees, and 1 Appetizer, for Only $20 Sun.-Thurs.*!Voted Best Mexican & Best Happy Hour.

6840 Greenleaf Drive Placerville530-622-2303 casaramos.net

*Not valid with any other offer.

Taste of ThaiVoted Best Thai Restaurant and Best Vegetarian Food

Come share what the locals have been raving about!Taste of Thai, Placervilles only award winning Thai Restaurant!

1160 Broadway Placerville530-621-9559 tasteofthaisac.net

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1santa run & PanCake Breakfast The Cameron Park Community Services District (and Santa!) will kick off the holidays with a bang. The fun 5K Run/Walk begins and ends at the Cameron Park Community Center; check in starts at 7 a.m. The pancake breakfast will be available from 8 a.m. to noon. For more details, visit cameronpark.org.

235tH annual Hangtown CHristmas Parade Sponsored by the McIntire family, this holiday tradition will transform Main Street into a winter wonderland. The parade starts at 1 p.m. For more details, visit placerville-downtown.org.

1-2Homes for tHe Holidays tourFeast your eyes on glittering garlands, magnificent holiday collections and dramatically decorated Christmas trees, as you tour six beautiful homes all dressed up for the holidays. Three homes and one model home are located within the gates of Serrano Country Club. Local businesses Pottery World and Grapes and Ivy will be offering holiday decorating demonstrations on both days. Pick up tickets at the California Welcome Center in El Dorado Hills Town Center or visit sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.org.


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Treat yourself, your family and your friends to a production

of this classic tale of a young heiress who falls from

riches at the Imagination Theater. For show times and

to purchase tickets, visit imagination-theater.org.

8CHristmas at Burke JunCtion Fun for everyone! From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. enjoy visits with Santa, train rides, treats for the kids, face painting, numerous craft and gift vendors and more. For more details, visit burkejunction.com.

12-16santa Parade in el dorado Hills

The El Dorado Hills Firefighters Associ-ation will be escorting Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves on fire engines through El Dorado Hills. Along the route, elves

will be collecting canned food and new, unwrapped toys. Donations can be left on your curb. To view the route and for

more details, visit edhfire.com.

For even more events happening in our area, log on to our Web site: stylemg.com and click on Calendar. And be sure to check out our Blog!

more eventsDecember 1 Sierra Symphony Presents The Night Before Christmas. The Sierra Symphony, under the baton of Roy Fulmer Jr., presents an evening of traditional holiday classics with family and friends inside the Viticulture Galleria at David Girard Vineyards. For more details, visit sierrasymphony.org.

December 1 Christmas in the Cellar. Kick off the holiday season at Madroa Vineyards. Peruse through unique gifts from local artists while enjoying food vendors, globally conscious goods, wine specials, and music near the vineyards Christmas tree. This free event will go from 12-4 p.m. To learn more, visit madronavineyards.com.

December 2 American River Chorus. Holiday magic, acappella style! The American River Chorus a 60-member male vocal ensemble working primarily in the barbershop style will be joined by Chanteuses, an 18-member all-women troupe, for an impressive evening of choral work at Three Stages. Performance times are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit threestages.net.

December 7 Sing, Dance and Learn with The Poodlums. This interactive entertainment program at the El Dorado Hills Branch Library teaches counting, letter and animal sounds, names of body parts, and basic Spanish words through original music. Join the fun at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. To learn more, visit eldoradolibrary.org.

December 8 42nd Annual Christmas Concert. Accompanied by Sierra Symphony members, the Foothill Womens Chorus will perform a beautiful collection of holiday classics at Light of the Hills Lutheran Church at 4 p.m. Former members of the Foothill Womens Chorus are invited to participate in the finale. For more details, call 530-677-5127.

December 8 Christmas Open House. Head to David Girard Vineyards for an afternoon of hayrides in the vineyards, caroling, wine specials, and a surprise visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The fun goes from 1-4:30 p.m. For more details, visit davidgirardvineyards.com.

December 8 Holiday Party at the Library. Just for teens or those in grades 7-12, this free night of fun will include raffle prizes, Wii gaming, snacks, gift making and more at the El Dorado County Main Library in Placerville. Hosted by the Teen Library Council. For more details and to RSPV, call 530-621-5547.

December 8 Holiday Party for the Zoo Animals. Celebrate with your furry friends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Folsom Zoo. Santa will be on hand for holiday wishes and each animal will receive festively wrapped packages to open. Canned food donations will be collected for Folsoms Twin Lakes Food Bank. Free admission. To learn about the animals wish list, call 916-351-3527.

December 8-9 Christmas in Coloma. At this annual family celebration and fundraiser for Marshall Gold Discovery

State Historic Park, volunteers will recreate an 1850s country Christmas. A day full of crafts, living history recreations, food and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus! The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more details, call 530-622-6198.

December 10 Placerville Chapter of The Friends of the Library Meeting. Join this wonderful group every second Monday at 10 a.m. and learn ways to help support your local library. For more details, visit eldoradolibrary.org.

December 11 Remembrance Cele-bration. The Marshall Foundation for Community Health invites everyone to its annual celebration a comforting and inspiring event for individuals and families who faced the sudden loss of a loved one at Chapel of the Pines in Placerville at 7 p.m. For reservations, call 530-642-9984.

December 12 Santa Claus Library Visit. Santa Claus is a pretty busy fellow but manages to make several stops before Christmas. He has chosen to stop by the Pollock Pines Branch at 3 p.m. and listen to all childrens wish lists. Bring your camera and your holiday cheer. For more details, visit eldoradolibrary.org.

December 12 Christmas Luncheon & Gift Basket Auction. Red Hawk Casinos Waterfall Buffet will host this networking event sponsored by the Joint Chambers of Commerce. Check in is at 11:30 a.m. To RSVP (no shows will be billed), email the Chamber by December 10 at [email protected] or call 530-621-5885.

December 14 Santa Claus Storytime. At the El Dorado County Main Library in Placerville, children ages 0-5 and their adults are welcome for stories, crafts and a special treat from Santa. For more details, call 530-621-5547.

December 14-16 Cameron Park Santa Parade. For three days, Santa Claus will drive through Cameron Park with special help from the Cameron Park Fire Department. If hes rained out, he will return December 21-23. For up-to-date details, visit cameronpark.org. Through December 16 Steve Wallen Swim School Charity Drive. Help support the Food Bank of El Dorado County and Twin Lakes Food Bank by dropping off canned goods, non-perishable goods, gently used clothes and unused toys at SWSS (1230 Glenhaven Court, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills) between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For every five items donated, SWSS will offer one raffle ticket; tickets will be drawn December 20. For more details, call 916-939-7075.

December 21-23 The Nutcracker. In honor of Christmas, Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet Theatre will perform Tchaikovskys much-loved ballet at Three Stages. For show times, ticket prices and more details, visit threestages.net.

December 24 Free Admission Day at Fairytale Town. Let your imaginations run wild and escape the holiday hustle this Christmas Eve with free admission to Fairytale Town from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, visit fairytaletown.org.

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SATURDAYS in DECEMBERSTEVEN YOUNG AMPHITHEATERCommunity Performances12pm & 2pm

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FRIDAY and SATURDAYS in DECEMBERCarriage RidesTHEATER PLAZA (Near Regal Theater)6pm 9pm

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ALBUMSTHEN:Pretty Paper Willie Nelson

To fully appreciate Willies languid

genius, the 1979 classic Pretty Paper is

a great place to start. Its not just his

choice of songs like the gorgeous

Roy Orbison title track but the way

every song becomes his own while still

evoking everything you love about the

originals. There are many great country

Christmas albums, but only Willie comes

so close to perfection.

NOW:On This Winters Night

Lady Antebellum

Grammy winners Lady Antebellum are

getting into the Christmas spirit with On

This Winters Night, a new collection of

traditional Christmas favorites. The style

will surprise some Lady A fans, evoking

Bing Crosby classics with rich orchestral

arrangements. Its a taste of the old,

with a flair for the new.

DVDsTHEN:The Original Christmas Classics

Rankin/Bass equals Christmas. At least

it did in my house as a child. From the

weird noise that Rudolphs nose makes

when it lights up to aspiring dentist

Hermey the Elf and Mickey Rooneys

vibrant Santa Claus, to Frostys famous

HAP-PY BIRTH-DAY exclamation and

Jimmy Durantes narration, these 60s

TV specials never lose their charm.

NOW:Arthur Christmas

A box office hit in theaters last Novem-

ber, Arthur Christmas finally hit DVD. A

new Christmas tale from Aardman Ani-

mations, the crew behind the beloved

Wallace and Grommit, and featuring the

voice work of James McAvoy (X-Men:

First Class), Hugh Laurie (TVs House),

Bill Nighy (Pirates of the Caribbean) and

Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid of Harry Pot-

ter), this is one for the whole family.

BOOKSTHEN:Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R.

Tolkien

Along with regaling the world of Middle

Earth, Tolkien amused his children with

tales, as told by Father Christmas to

the young boys via a hand-addressed

letter every December. Spanning from

1920 through 1943, this volume includes

reproductions of the letters themselves,

along with text of the delightful stories

Tolkien wove of life in the North Pole.

NOW:A Christmas Carol narrated by Tom

Baker (audio book)

British actor Tom Baker, best known to

Doctor Who fans as the Fourth Doctor,

further extends his legendary capacity

with this eagerly anticipated reading

of Charles Dickens beloved Christmas

classic. Bakers expressive and sono-

rous voice will be a familiar delight to

many, and a pleasant surprise for many

more.

FLICKS WITH STYLE The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey The same creative team from the immensely popular Lord of the Rings series returns to the J.R.R. Tolkien universe bringing the prequel story of The Hobbit to the big screen. Ian McKellen, as Gandalf, leads a pack of Halflings on a new adven-ture in a planned trilogy. In theaters December 14.

Justin BuettnerFor Style movie-guru Justins thoughts on more December movie releases, visit stylemg.com and click on Flicks with Style! And, for even more, visit facebook.com/flickswith-

style.

Strolling through downtown Plac-

erville, residents and tourists alike

have unknowingly admired Oran

Millers work in the intricate mural of local

hero Snowshoe Thompson. The place-

ment at the bottom of the hill on the

corner of Sacramento and Main Streets

is meant to represent the last stop on the

epic journey Thompson trekked for more

than 20 winters between California and

Utah carrying mail, supplies and news.

Even without a signature or artist bio, so

much is revealed in the details: the histor-

ically accurate bootlaces, belt buckle and

buttons, down to the gold-leaf-outlined

antique copperplate font. If you were to

label Miller, he could be an innovative

printmaker, loving father, silversmith de-

signer or passionate historian. Yet, above

all else, hes an illustrator.

At heart, Im a drawer, Miller says.

Even though my studio is full of hand

presses, woodblocks, engraving benches,

tubes and cans of oil inks, Im only able

to commit to making new prints after Ive

labored over my ideas and designs in a

sketchbook.

Miller, who began drawing the instant

he learned how to hold a pencil, currently

works solely in woodcut printmaking,

which he refers to as the original social

network before the Gutenberg press

was introduced in the 15th century.

Raised in nearby Winters, Millers own

path took him from drawing and paint-

ing through graphic design, architecture

and photography, until finally settling on

printmaking a medium Miller has ex-

plored in its many depths, from traditional

limestone lithography to screen printing.

The artist reached even further with his

play of materials at The Upstairs Art Gal-

lerys fiber-based exhibit Stranded last

year, where he revealed his collection of

paper made entirely of horse manure.

Working on a ranch at the time and

missing the Oregon paper studios where

he worked while earning his MFA in print-

making, Miller realized the horses around

him munching on alfalfa acted much like

the expensive machines used to break

down fiber for papermaking. Yes, it was

messy and theres a video of the process

on YouTube worth watching, Miller ad-

mits. Yet the paper I made was beau-

tiful: rustic, green as grass and highly

charged...it not only addressed the issues

of a struggling papermaker on a shoe-

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From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ArtSpace

in Placerville (459 Main Street),

peruse gift items created by local

artists. An artists reception will

take place on December 15 from

6 to 8 p.m. For more details, visit

eldoradoartscouncil.org.

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Much like Gutenberg himself, Miller

also works as a designer for Gist Silver-

smiths, which helps to support his two

sons, ages five and seven. Until he has

mastered the craft of woodcutting, Miller

wont be changing materials. Neverthe-

less, he is excited to eventually tackle

copper engraving, which he gets a taste

of at Gist. Pen and paper, however, will al-

ways serve as Millers medium of choice.

Drawings are the blueprints artists

use to make everything, Miller shares.

I try to get my ideas solidified without

closing the doors to improvisation even

mistakes can be the little bits in an art-

work that somebody else will love.

For more information, visit

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Its time to gear up for a month full

of holiday events office luncheons,

dinner parties and gift exchanges, oh

my! When all the merriment and shop-

ping takes its toll, you may experience

these common holiday hangovers. Here

are a few suggested cures.

A POUNDING HEADACHE is one of

the most common symptoms after a hol-

iday party. For trusted advice, we turned

to Dr. Michele Raithel with Revolutions

Natural Medical Solutions in Folsom. Dr.

Raithel is trained in natural therapeutics

and the practice of alternative medicine.

The best medicine for over-indulgence

is planning, she says. If you know that

you are going to enjoy a few cocktails

and you want to avoid the inevitable

headache, load up on the necessary co-

factors for the metabolism of alcohol. A

detox shot including [vitamins] B12, B

complex, thiamine, and a homeopathic

to flush out the toxins is adequate.

NAUSEA occurs when alcohol irri-

tates your stomach lining. Dr. Oz au-

thor, heart surgeon and host of The Dr.

Oz Show says your best bet for nau-

sea is cooked eggs, which are high in

cysteine, an amino acid that helps your

body process the toxins in alcohol. You

might also try drinking a fruit smoothie

to increase your blood sugar and replen-

ish one or two nutrients that were likely

lost the previous night.

EATING TOO MUCH RICH FOOD

can also make you feel sick. If you dont

normally eat heavy sauces, gravies or

butter-laden foods, your body isnt used

to processing them. Eating rich foods

is a temptation that most people cant

resist during the holidays, Dr. Raithel

acknowledges. If you do end up with a

miserably full stomach, a good enzyme

supplement with a well-rounded group-

ing of digestive enzymes will help break

things down faster.

EMOTIONAL STRESS is, unfortu-

nately, a big part of the holiday rush.

An important thing to remember, says

Dr. Raithel, is that the goodwill of the

holiday season can only be shared if you

are being good to yourself first. Make

holiday choices that will make you smile

every time you think of them, she says.

Random acts of kindness are a good

start. When I am stressed out on a shop-

ping day I like to leave an extra $5 with

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soothing music instead

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explains. According to Zimmerman, this

practice allows them to move away from

set computer labs to mobile labs, which

she believes will become more common

for completing daily schoolwork. In ad-

dition, she says using mobile devices at

school will help students learn new pro-

grams and tools they need to manage

what they learn. That training in itself, that

skill, is something we really want to try and

mirror, she adds.

2. GET SMART (BOARDS)To make learning more interactive, core

curriculum classrooms in El Dorado Union

High School District are now using Smart

Nowadays, using technology has

become as commonplace as

brushing your teeth, so it was just

a matter of time before it became part of

the classroom. Heres a look at how some

area high schools are integrating technol-

ogy into their curriculum.

1. PERSONALIZE ITAt Oakmont High School in Roseville,

some classes require students to bring

in a personal device such as a smart-

phone or tablet to use in class, says As-

sistant Principal Andrea Zimmerman. The

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assistant superintendent of educational

services. Moore says the Smart Boards

are basically touch-screen whiteboards

where teachers can touch, grab, highlight

and move information around. He says

this type of device makes presentations of

curriculum more dynamic and engaging.

If a student is learning something new,

the more visually captivating it can be, the

more likely theyre going to be focused,

paying attention and retaining the infor-

mationso it really adds to more quality

presentations, he says.

3. READ IT ONLINETo help keep students backpacks at a

reasonable weight, some classes now

not only have a physical textbook, but

also an online version of the book that

students can access from a personal

device. They really dont have to bring

their book home as long as they have a

device where they can access it, Moore

says. But because not everybody has

that, we still provide the students with a

book. This technology through the book

publisher also provides a portal students

can log into for teacher assignments, ed-

ucational videos, quizzes and more. Our

belief is that by providing students with

the ability to access the information, to

be engaged and check for understand-

ing, theyre going to end up learning the

information they need more effectively,

Moore says.

4. TEACH THE TEACHERSOne important aspect of using new

technology in the classroom is its not

just a learning experience for students

teachers are also getting schooled. At

Oakmont High School, a group of about

20 teachers meet once a month to look

at how the iPad can be used in the class-

room. Zimmerman says the group shares

details and gets training on different ap-

plications to help be more efficient in

using the new tools for different subject

areas. As well, the schools librarian is

keeping a Wiki of the best practices the

group discovers for all to learn from. Zim-

merman adds: Im really proud that our

teachers are moving forward and looking

for all kinds of innovative ways to use new

and varying technologies.


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trees around the Lake Tahoe Basin since

2008, Mircheva says. We have planting

events every spring and fall, planting seed-

lings carefully cultivated by the CalForest

Nursery in Etna, California.

When the group isnt planting sugar

pines, its collaborating with UC Davis

and the Tahoe-Baikal Institute to conduct

research, and educating the public through

school field trips, presentations, guided

hikes and other outreach.

Ultimately, its not solely about the trees

themselves, but about the vital role healthy

forests play in keeping human beings alive.

Its widely known how important forests

are for absorbing carbon dioxide and

producing oxygen, but theyre also a vital

link to our water supply: They help regulate

snowmelt and runoff, and provide filtration

critical to the health of the watershed. We

like to say one of the best ways to keep

Tahoe blue is to keep the forests green, but

were really talking about the very air we

breathe and the water we drink, Mircheva

says. Nothing can be more important

than that.

As a nonprofit with an annual budget

of about $60,000, the Foundation, like the

pines themselves, has plenty of growth

potential. Donations and sponsorships

are gladly welcomed, and a membership

in the foundation is only $20 per year. You

can also buy sugar pine seedlings to plant

in your yard (most suitable above 2,000

feet). Beyond financial support, volunteers

are always in demand when planting

season comes around.

We need help planting seedlings and

harvesting cones from blister rust resistant

trees, Mircheva says. Were so thankful

for all our volunteers together we can

ensure theres a healthy forest for the

future.

For more information, visit

sugarpinefoundation.org.

Mircheva, executive director of the Sugar

Pine Foundation. Today, they make up

less than five percent.

The villain in this story is a pathogenic

fungus known as blister rust, which found

its way to North America in the early

1900s. Ironically, it was brought here by

Canadian foresters trying to restore clear

cut areas with imported seedlings from

Europe. Little did they know they were

unleashing a scourge that would put the

health of the entire forest at risk.

Today, theres little chance of stopping

the fungus, which attacks all species of

white pine. Fortunately, researchers have

discovered that roughly four percent of

sugar pines have a natural genetic resis-

tance to blister rust. Therein lies the salva-

tion of the sugar pine population, and the

mission of the Sugar Pine Foundation.

Weve planted nearly 50,000 resistant

Pinus lambertiana: An unrecogniz-

able name for the tree that grows

what is perhaps the worlds most

recognizable and collected pinecone.

Its commonly known as the sugar pine,

a name it earned for its sweet-tasting sap,

which legends say John Muir preferred

to maple syrup. They are the largest of

the pine species, easily identified by their

enormous pinecones, which grow from

14-20 inches long. At this time of year, you

can hardly walk a block without seeing

one as part of a holiday decoration; in

addition, Web sites are devoted to buying

and selling their pinecones around the

world.

Theres just one problem: The sugar

pine population is dying. Historically, the

sugar pine, which only grows in the moun-

tains of the Pacific coast, accounted for

25 percent of Tahoes forests, says Maria

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in Roseville holds a food drive every year.

Her children decorate a cardboard box,

invite friends to drop off canned goods

and deliver the donations to a food bank.

This is a way I am able to instill in my chil-

dren the importance of helping others,

Lomax says. Its never too late to help.

A few years ago, Pat Rogers of Folsom

called the Salvation Army four days before

Christmas and was able to sort toys for

needy children.

3. START A HOLIDAY TRADITIONGerry Cutler of Folsom created a trea-

sured family history with tree ornaments.

Every Christmas, she looked for orna-

ments that celebrated family members

milestones. The decorated trees became

displays of their happiest moments, and

Cutlers two grown daughters now have

ornaments for their own family histories.

Another kin preserves memories with

Christmas lists. Opt out of online wish

lists and have your children write and

decorate their own. Encourage them to

dream even if getting their most-desired

gifts is a long shot. Years later, these lists

If youve found yourself in past years feel-

ing more disenchanted than merry as

you put away your holiday decorations,

maybe its time to re-imagine your family

celebration. Here are a few ideas for re-

ducing the holiday stress and increasing

the joy.

1. KEEP IT SIMPLE You dont have to live up to a storybook

ideal of the perfect holiday. Michelle Law-

son of Roseville saves extended-family

get-togethers for New Years Day so her

own family can spend a relaxed holiday at

home. They start Christmas Eve with new

pajamas for everyone and stay in them

pretty much all day, dine on a pre-made

meal, and enjoy their new toys and a holi-

day movie. If you prefer a traditional din-

ner, everyday dishes and even paper plates

have become respectable dining ware.

Hand-washing fine china isnt anyones

preferred way to spend a holiday.

2. HELP OTHERS Its easy to get so wrapped up in buying

gifts that you forget many families cant af-

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become a journal of Christmases past.

4. DONT FORGET FUNLawson throws Santa parties in her garage

with the jolly old gentleman handing out

gifts the parents secretly provide. Other

families make cookies from Grandmothers

recipe and deliver them to neighbors, act

out The Night Before Christmas, or drive or

walk to see Christmas lights. In one family,

the women do lunch in lieu of exchang-

ing gifts. Suspending tradition can liven

up a holiday, too. See a new play rather

than The Nutcracker. Stop trying to pose

excited kids and take action shots of them

instead.

5. STRIVE FOR MODERATIONKaren Harvey, CEC, a Folsom life coach,

counsels her clients to do only what they

must and skip or delegate the rest. There

are no rules, she says: Its okay to bake

fewer cookies, put fewer ornaments on the

tree or say no to invitations.

Maybe this year, when the holidays are

over, what youll remember as you pack

away those decorations is a month of joy

and even peace.


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a couple of months, however, Doc wasnt

seen much except for on the stagecoach

to Virginia City or Sacramento and on the

riverboats to Marysville or San Francisco.

Word began spreading that Doc be-

longed to the Knights of the Golden Circle,

a secessionist group said to have a big

membership in El Dorado County. Rumor

also had it he was a Yankee, spying on

Senator Crittenden, who belonged to a

political party that supported Californias

secession from the Union and the forma-

tion of a Pacific Republic on the West

Coast. Reportedly, Senator Crittenden was

storing firearms in Virginia City and Silver

City where his followers hid them in cellars

and storehouses.

One stormy night in January 1861, two

strangers rode into Newtown and entered

the hotel. When he saw them, Doc got up,

saying he needed some air to clear his

Ev e n b e f o r e t h e

Confederate attack on

Fort Sumter, friction be-

tween Northern and Southern

sympathizers began to intensify

in El Dorado County. Generally, lo-

cal residents sided with the Union,

but a number of Confederate sup-

porters made their sentiments

very clear.

In the community of Newtown,

for example, a family from the

Deep South began to make trou-

ble when the gun-toting patriarch

went around town threatening

to shoot himself a few Yankees.

His wife boasted that she had a

Confederate flag ready to hang

from her balcony when the South

won its first battle. After threats of

tar and feathers, they decided to

leave town.

In April of 1860, a well-dressed

gentleman arrived in Newtown

carrying a carpetbag allegedly

filled with frilled shirts. He told the local

bartender he had traveled from Virginia

for his health and didnt know how long

hed be staying. The dashing man whom

the townsfolk called Doc journeyed

to Placerville twice a week for a bath, a

haircut and a shave.

The nights Doc was in Newtown, he

played draw poker in the hotels gambling

room and began his evenings drinking Iron

Fences, a strong potent potable made of

applejack and bourbon. Later, he switched

to Virginia peach brandy. A quiet player,

he held his liquor well and most nights,

broke even.

Doc spent most days walking or rid-

ing a horse along the roads and trails of

Newtown, Pleasant Valley and Fort Jim.

He met the Pony Express when it rode

into Placerville and read the letters and

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a raincoat over his shoulder, lit a lantern

and went out in the squall. A few minutes

later, the strangers departed.

The next morning Cy (the bartender)

found Docs body on Cemetery Hill with

a bullet through his head, recalls a man

named Rocco in Newtowns Spy: A Pre-

Civil War Incident. Cy looked after the

burial. He put a wooden marker on the

grave with Doc. January 1861 carved into

it. Docs pocket had been frisked of all pa-

pers by the man who shot him. Cy found

one identification among Docs frilled shirt,

a San Francisco address. He wrote to that

address telling how Doc died . . .We heard

a year later that Doc wasnt spying on

Crittenden, but was one of his men hoping

to find firearms for the Army of the Pacific

in Dead Mans Gulch (located between

Newtown and Fort Jim).


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