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Q&A Q: What advice would you give to your younger self? A: It’s a long road—enjoy the journey. Q: What comes to you naturally? A: Seeing the big picture and possible outcomes. Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve? A: Being late—it’s disrespectful. Q: What are you most proud of? A: My family Q: Favorite humanitarian cause? A: Doctors Without Borders Q: Best words of wisdom you’ve received? A: To forge a new path is hard, but you are the first one there. Mark with wife Kathryn
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of the Food Bank of El Dorado County, and volunteered for six, and in 2010 helped found the Cameron Park Community Foundation (CPCF), a nonprofit that provides recreation opportunities and support programs for El Dorado County residents. For Harris, it’s about taking his entrepreneurial spirit and using it to help others. “I feel I have some talents I can offer, and it’s my way of tithing...my way of leaving the world a better place than it was when I came into it,” he shares. On October 15, CPCF will host a Community Showcase to raise awareness about other nonprofits in the area. — Amber Foster
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FAVORITES Author/writer: Ernest Holmes Meal in town: Sierra Smokehouse Memory: My wedding Movie: Star Wars Musician/band: Late for Dinner Place to buy a gift, locally: Placerville Hardware Local nonprofit: Cameron Park Community Foundation and Food Bank of El Dorado County Annual event: Summer Spectacular
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rom a very young age, Cameron Park resident Mark Harris knew he was destined to set his own path in life. “Getting out of college, I looked at working for companies, but I always knew I was going to end up working for myself,” he asserts. In his twenties, he took the reins of his family’s jewelry manufacturing business in the Bay Area and after meeting his wife Kathryn, moved to Cameron Park and worked as an investor. He also began volunteering. Although he’d often done community outreach in the past, Harris found his niche in applying his background in finance to support local organizations. He served a full, three-year term as president
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lint Priestly, a realtor with RE/ MAX Gold in El Dorado County, has developed a Giving Back program where he donates a percentage of every home he sells to a charity of the homebuyer’s choice. Each donation is given in the name of the client, or sometimes in memory of someone they lost, along with a letter. Last year, over $3,200 was given to local nonprofits, including Hope House Placerville, American River Conservancy, Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado County Western Slope and Snowline Hospice...Marshall Medical Center Diabetes & Nutrition Education is sponsoring an Insulin Essentials class on October 6 from 1-3 p.m. at 3581 Palmer Drive, Suite 201, Room 501-3, in Cameron Park. To register, call 530-6727021...From October 12-23, Hands4Hope is holding their annual Warm and Fuzzy Drive. Donations of new and gently used cold-weather attire, along with blankets and sleeping bags, can be dropped between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Hands4Hope Youth Center (877 Embarcadero Drive, Suite 3) in El Dorado Hills...El Dorado County Public Health is offering low-cost flu shots and FluMist at various locations throughout the month with no appointment needed. For a full list of locations and times, visit edcgov.us/publichealth...The El Dorado County Senior Day Care program’s After 5 Club meets on October 14 from 5:30-7 p.m. and My Time meets on October 2 from 1:30-3 p.m. The support groups are open to those caring for a loved one with a chronic health condition. For meeting locations and more info, call 530-621-6180...Enjoy a variety of hikes, classes and programs with the American River Conservancy this month! On October 10, Kay Osborn will show hikers the beautiful fall colors on a trek to Scott’s Lake; on October 24, enjoy Art on the Farm where you can bring your painting or photography supplies and use the beautiful Wakamatsu landscape for inspiration. For a complete list of happenings, visit arconservancy.org/activities...Hands4Hope recently hosted their Second Annual School Supply Drive for the 2015-16 school year. The drive collected 2,298 school supplies and helped 394 El Dorado County students in grades K-12...The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition program is currently seeking dedicated Kitchen Volunteers to assist with set-up, serving and clean-up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at the “Moni” Gilmore Senior Center in El Dorado Hills. They’re also in need of volunteer drivers to deliver food weekdays from 10 a.m. until noon. For more info, call 530-621-6160...The El Dorado Genealogical Society will host their monthly meeting on October 21 from 6:15-8 p.m. in the Community Room at the El Dorado Hills Branch Library. The topic is “Genealogical Resources in the California History Room” presented by Elena Smith...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual Thanksgiving feature. — Rachel Meeker
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rab your costume—whether sweet, scary, witch or fairy—and strut your style, ’cause it’s ghoul’s night out at the annual Downtown Placerville Spooktacular on Saturday, October 31. When the clock strikes 4 p.m., Main Street transforms into an enchanted place of costumes and candy, thanks to the Placerville Downtown Association, the City of Placerville, the Placerville Active 20/30 Club, and the Placerville Lions Club. Start the evening trick-or-treating at stores along Main Street from 4-6 p.m.; after, enjoy a DJ broadcasting family-friendly beats from the Bell Tower; families with children ages 10 and under are invited to the carnival at Town Hall from 4-6 p.m., featuring free games, prizes and treats provided by the Placerville Lions Club. At 6 p.m., gather around the Bell Tower for the costume contest. Creativity counts! The Placerville Active 20/30 Club awards prizes for the best costumes in all age groups: 3 and under, 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, 14-17 and adults. A grand prize is awarded for “Best Overall Costume.” Portions of Main Street will be closed from 3-8 p.m., and parking is available at the downtown parking garage and various City lots. Bring your friends and family for a fab-boo-lous evening of fun and whimsy! — Aris Chambers For more information, call the Placerville Recreation Department at 530-642-5232 or visit cityofplacerville.org.
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Yes! Children attending a preschool program definitely receive advantages. The staff at high-quality preschools creates a nurturing environment, which helps develop the social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills necessary to thrive in kindergarten; academically, the demands of kindergarten are high, so it’s wise to get children well-prepared while still allowing them to play and explore. Preschool teaches children to be comfortable in a group setting, separate easily from a caregiver, and have trusting relationships with other adults. Preschool also helps children cooperate with and care about other children. —Suzanne Jones, Administrator/ Curriculum Director Busy Bees Preschool, Inc. 1261 Hawks Flight Court, Suite F, El Dorado Hills 916-933-3797, busybeesedh.com
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eandering through Apple Hill with a few of my best “partners in crime” (aka friends) recently, we stumbled upon one of the best spots for the region’s infamous sweet treats: Fudge Factory Farm. We knew it had to be a mecca of chocolatey goodness when we read the sign on the wood-carved bear out front: “Chocolate Makes Life Bearable.” Sold. I felt five years old again as we darted from case to case looking at all the sugary goodness. My brain and stomach were at war: the former telling me to be sensible, the latter begging me to try five of everything. It was tough, but I compromised by choosing a scrumptious looking blackberry hand pie and three pieces of fudge: dark chocolate, caramel apple pie and English toffee. As I bit into the hand pie it was obvious that the blackberries were fresh picked, and so satisfying that I had to sit down. The fudge was even more glorious—my favorites being the creamy, rich dark chocolate and the incredibly buttery English toffee with a hidden chunk of actual toffee tucked inside. It’s not hard to see why the line winds out the door during the season’s height, and I would gladly brave the crowds for the crave-worthy confections. Fudge Factory Farm, 2860 High Hill Road, Placerville. 530-644-3492, fudgefactoryfarm.com. — Adrianna Valencia 8 styleedc.com - October 2015
A: The most important difference in boarding versus pet sitting comes down to knowing your dog. If you know that your dog does not respond well in new places, and you will be gone for an extended period of time, then have a pet sitter make a couple visits a day at your home is best. Alternatively, if boarding is the right option for you, then look for a place that has a cage-free environment where the dogs can be part of a family and be themselves. —Alicia and Josiah Ferguson, Owners Priceless Pet Sitting 3511 Meder Road, Shingle Springs 530-503-7051, pricelesspetsitting.com
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Get Your Haunt On Get ready for the most spook-tacular Halloween yet! Style scoured the area for the most scream inducing, over-the-top haunted houses and ghost tours, because—let’s face it—sometimes October 31 calls for more than costume parties and fun-size candy bars. Enter at your own risk…
1. Hands4Hope Haunted House, El Dorado Hills Town Center, October 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 and 30-31, facebook.com/ hands4hopehauntedhouse
2. Ghost Tours of Placerville, tours depart from 594 Main Street, Saturdays (year-round) at 7:30 p.m., goldrushtales. blogspot.com 3. Heartstoppers Haunted House, Mine Shaft Building (2300 Mine Shaft Lane) in Rancho Cordova, October 2-3, 9-10, 16-18, 23-25, 28-31, scaredyou.com 4. Callson Manor, Placer County Fairgrounds, October 2-3, 9-11, 16-18, 22-25, 27-31, callsonmanor.com
5. Cemetarium Haunted House, 7983 Arcadia Drive
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in Citrus Heights, October 2-4, 9-11, 15-18, 21-November 1, cemetariumhauntedhouse.com
6. Old Sacramento Ghost Tours, tours depart from the Sacramento History Museum, October 9-24 (Saturdays and Sundays), sachistorymuseum.org/tours/ghost-tours
7. Corbett’s House of Horror, 360 North Sunrise Avenue in Roseville, dates TBD, corbettshouseofhorror.net
8. Slipknot’s Scream Park, 4909 Auburn Boulevard in Sacramento, October 2-3, 9-11, 15-18, 22-November 1, screamparkcalifornia.com 9. Fright Planet, Cal Expo, October 2-3, 9-10, 16-18, 23-25, 29-31, frightplanet.com
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10. Haunted Nevada City Historical Walking Tour, tours depart from 210 Broad Street (The Alpha Building), Saturdays in October, 530-265-6877 — Megan Wiskus
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he little ones (ages 2-12) will love the Halloween Carnival/ Pumpkin Patch on October 24 at Cameron Park Lake from 1:30-4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun—oldfashioned carnival games, prizes, pumpkins and more! Costumes are encouraged. The Cameron Park Community Showcase—taking place October 15 from 5-7 p.m. at the Cameron Park Community Center—features booths from local nonprofits and businesses, chances to honor our veterans, a job fair, food, a no-host bar and a raffle. Admission and nonprofit vendor spaces are free. On November 7, sell your new and gently used kids’ clothing, toys and furniture at the Mommy (& Daddy Too) Market. Children’s activities will take place while you shop. Attention artists and crafters! Applications are now being accepted for the Christmas Craft Faire, set to take place November 21 at the Community Center. Registration for Youth Basketball (grades 1-8) is open—don’t miss out on this year’s season! Events for mature adults this month include “Learn about Medicare and Medicare Supplements” on October 8 from 1011:30 a.m., bingo on October 13 from 1-3 p.m., bridge on Monday afternoons and Wednesday mornings, and mahjong on the second and fourth Wednesday afternoons. The 50+ Room is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features various special events. Exercise classes being offered include Tai Chi for Better Balance and Basic Low-Impact Aerobics. Classes for the young at heart include a Tea Party, ballet, hula, ukulele, gymnastics, tumbling/trampoline, Cooking with Kids, volleyball clinics and more. Classical guitar, dog obedience, art (mixed media, acrylic, and oil painting), jewelry making, fused glass, CPR and hunter safety courses are also on tap. Fitness classes include yoga, tai chi, Tai-Yo-Lates, jazzercise and Belly Fit. Looking for a place to hold an event or a holiday party? Check out the Community Center—it may be the perfect venue. — Tina Helm
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Meet Your Chamber of Commerce Presidents by Kristen Castillo
Vision and priorities: [Strive to keep a] truly business-friendly environment, focus on business retention and, most importantly, the protection of our agricultural community.
Wendell Smith, Operations Manager of the Shingle Springs/ Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce What you love about Shingle Springs and Cameron Park: The small town-feel and how it’s urban but with lots of open space; also, the nice neighborhoods, good shopping, plethora of restaurants and good medical facilities.
Laurel Brent-Bumb, CEO/ President of the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce What you love about El Dorado County: Its people and pioneer spirit. Goals for the El Dorado County Chamber: To continue to be a strong advocate for business while helping our existing businesses thrive and encourage new business to join our community. The next five years for El Dorado County: My crystal ball says more living-wage jobs and continued quality education while developing affordable housing for our young families.
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Goals for the Shingle Springs Cameron Park Chamber: Promote and retain existing businesses, encourage business growth, develop business leaders, grow the membership and build Shingle Springs and Cameron Park as a destination. The next five years for Shingle Springs and Cameron Park: Continue to be the place to live, by building sustainable recreation facilities and being youth friendly and developing stronger identification of our Gold Rush heritage; also, significant development in our business park with a “mixed-use concept,” growth in family-friendly housing, dra-
matic direction in trails (pedestrian and bike), significant increase in “walkability” by adding sidewalks, and strong community connectivity. Vision and priorities: Connectivity to Highway 50 via improved exits, parallel roads and infrastructure; development that identifies the Greater Park Area as a community—sidewalks, bike paths, flags, etc.; “community building” with a strong partnership with the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; and business, commercial and industrial development to meet every business need and related “stay-athome” jobs.
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5 STEPS FOR PROPER PET PLANNING Pets are part of the modern family. Historically, pets were valued minimally and bred to assist mankind in daily life—herd sheep, protect livestock, destroy pests, guard property, etc. Times have changed. Our pets are our family, so it’s imperative we think about them when designing our estate plan. With these five steps from Stephen M. Fatula of McCoy Fatula, LLP, in Roseville, you can ensure your pets are cared for no matter what.
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SHELF LIFE Get your monthly fix of Sharon Penny’s then-and-now take on popular albums, books and DVDs; look no further…just click.
DON’T GET CROSS WITH ME For all you wordsmiths and crossword fanatics, don’t miss this month’s Word Play, “Fright Fest.” Just click and follow the clues…
WEIDEL ON WHEELS! Remember the muscle cars that were all the rage in the 1960s? These performance-laden vehicles were every teenager’s dream and every parent’s nightmare. The new Dodge Challenger is reminiscent of those hot rod cars. Check out Weidel on Wheels for an in-depth look.
Miss Me Grace in L.A. Blu Pepper Angie Rock Revival Wrangler Rock & Roll Cowgirl 4110 Mother Lode Drive Shingle Springs
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NIELLO CONCOURS Celebrate 12 years of Concours excellence and 60 years of Ferrari in America at the Serrano Visitor’s Center in El Dorado Hills. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy food and cocktails from Fat’s Asia Bistro, peruse fabulous cars—including the marque of Cadillac—and more. nielloconcoursatserrano.com
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BENEFIT DINNER AND COSTUME BALL Presented by Hands4Hope, this sixth annual fund-raiser takes place from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Lakehills Covenant Church in El Dorado Hills. This year’s theme, “Twisted Carnival,” features food from Diane Wilkinson Catering, live music, live and silent auctions, dancing and a costume contest. hands4hopeyouth.org
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ART & WINE FESTIVAL From 5-9 p.m., enjoy music, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and samples from over 30 foothill wineries inside merchant locations on Main Street in Placerville. Don’t miss the works of local artists in the galleries, the Banners On Parade community art project, and the Images of Hope project. placervilledowntown.org
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EL DORADO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE Free to the public, the El Dorado County Historical Museum—located at 104 Placerville Drive in Placerville—is opening its doors from noon to 4 p.m. for refreshments, a treasure hunt, raffle, special guided tours, genealogy tips and more. museum.edcgov.us
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County presents an evening with wine, a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and Master of Ceremonies Dave Bender from KOVR CBS 13. Proceeds benefit at-risk youth in El Dorado County. The auction takes place from 5-9 p.m. at Blue Shield of California (4203 Town Center Boulevard) in El Dorado Hills. bbbs-edc.org
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HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL AND PUMPKIN PATCH Put on your costumes and head to Cameron Park Lake from 1:30-4 p.m. for an afternoon of Halloween fun! Old-fashioned carnival games with prizes, a pumpkin patch maze, a costume parade, food, crafts, refreshments and more are just a sampling of what’s on tap. cameronpark.org
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APASSIONATO: A TOAST TO THE ARTS El Dorado Arts Council is hosting its annual fund-raising event from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Cold Springs Golf Course and Country Club in Placerville. Attendees will enjoy hors d’ oeuvres, a Champagne reception, dancing, music from Tepid Club of Cool, a live auction, raffle and more. eldoradoartscouncil.org
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HONOR OUR TROOPS SPAGHETTI FEED This annual fund-raiser—held at the American Legion Hall in Placerville—features a spaghetti dinner, live entertainment and a raffle drawing. Proceeds help support the care packages sent to military service people from El Dorado County. 916-207-4194
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WOMEN’S FUND CELEBRATION DINNER Women’s Fund El Dorado invites all community members to help celebrate the power of collective giving, peruse memberdecorated tables, and hear personal stories from local residents about their experience with the Women’s Fund. The event includes dinner and takes place from 5:30-8 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds (Forni Building). womensfundeldorado.org
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A NIGHT AT THE THEATER Hosted by New Morning Youth and Family Services, this fund-raiser at the Placerville Shakespeare Club features Sacramento comedian Jack Gallagher, hors d’oeuvres catered by Old Town Grill, and local beer and wine. Doors open at 6 p.m. newmorningyfs. org/a-night-at-the-theater
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Head to Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and see Coloma transformed into an 1850s tent town—complete with demonstrations, music, food, activities and reenactments. marshallgold.com
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MORE EVENTS October 2-4 – California Capital Airshow. Join the United States Air Force Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Team and the Royal Canadian Air Force Jet Demonstration Team for three days of fun at Mather Airport. An exciting array of jets, world-renowned aerobatic performers and historic aircraft will also be on tap. californiacapitalairshow.com October 3 – All About Eqwine. Support local nonprofit All About Equine by enjoying a night of wine tasting, appetizers, live music, and live and silent auctions. The festivities take place from 6-9 p.m. at The Pavilion (1021 Harvard Way, Building A) in El Dorado Hills. allaboutequine.org/all-about-eqwine.html October 3 – Tech Trek Scholarship Luncheon. Hosted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Foothills of El Dorado County Branch, and beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Foothills United Methodist Church in El Dorado Hills, this luncheon highlights the experiences and projects of the middle school girls AAUW competitively selected to attend a weeklong science and math camp at UC Davis in July. 530-622-5521 October 4 – History Unwined. The Folsom Historical Society is holding their fourth annual wine tasting event on Sutter Street from 4-6 p.m. Admission includes a glass of wine, appetizers provided by The Fat Rabbit, and a bottle of wine to take home (featuring a label by local artist Jan French). Proceeds benefit the Folsom Historical Society’s Family of Museums. folsomhistorymuseum.org October 9-31 – Scare4Hope Haunted Hills Asylum. Scare Away Hunger and Hands4Hope are teaming up to create the most terrifying haunted house yet! Get your spook on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-10 p.m., and Sundays from 5-8 p.m. at the El Dorado Hills Town Center. eldoradohauntedhouse.com October 10 – Nomadic Shelter Benefit Dinner. Join the Nomadic Shelter at Federated Church (1031 Thompson Way) in Placerville at 6 p.m. for a spaghetti dinner, auction, music and special guest speaker. Proceeds benefit the Nomadic Shelter for Homeless People in El Dorado County. planetpaving@yahoo.com October 17 – Whole Lotta Brews. From 6-9 p.m., this premier beertasting event at the Palladio at Broadstone allows attendees to taste over 75 beers, enjoy food tastings from local restaurants and caterers, and listen to The Used Blues Band. Proceeds support the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership. thefccp.org October 22-25 – Disney on Ice Presents Dare to Dream. Relive memorable moments from Tangled, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and the Princess and the Frog, as a cast of worldclass skaters brings the romance, humor and adventure of the films to life in this contemporary skating spectacle at Sleep Train Arena. ticketmaster.com October 31 – Trick-or-Treat on Main Street. From 4-6 p.m., Main Street merchants in downtown Placerville are handing out candy to trick-ortreaters. Don’t miss the DJ at the Bell Tower, costume contest and a carnival at Town Hall for children 10 and under. placerville-downtown.org October 31 – Halloween Spooktacular. This El Dorado Hills Town Center favorite features trick-or-treating from 3-6 p.m. and costume contest for dogs at 5:15 p.m. and kids at 5:30 p.m. in the Steven Young Amphitheater. Awards for “Most Creative,” “Hero/Villain or Princess,” “Funniest,” and “Best Group” will be given out. edhtowncenter.com
SAVE THE DATE! November 14 – Empty Bowls Supper. Enjoy a delicious and meaningful evening while raising funds to benefit local and international men, women and children suffering from hunger. The dinner begins at 4 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Placerville, followed by a silent auction, bake sale, wine bar and live music; suggested donation of $15-$50. edpjc.org
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FRIENDS OF SENIORS’ FOURTH ANNUAL WINE IN THE VINES August 22 Sierra Vista Winery, Placerville Photos by Kathi Lishman.
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est described as a rocking blues band, the Ranell Carpenter Band has been lighting up the local music scene with their signature tunes and inspired covers that make moving and grooving nearly impossible not to do. “We’re on the rock side with a touch of country and a lot of soul— you can definitely dance to it,” says lead vocalist Ranell Carpenter. “I try to write songs where everyone will know what I’m talking about or be able to relate to in some way.” Carpenter—who was born and raised in Placerville—started singing as a teenager and writing lyrics as a child. Growing up listening to country, she began singing the blues the same year her father passed away—finding solace in the passionate genre and encouragement from the greats such as Jimi Hendrix, Etta James and Susan Tedeschi. In 2010, Carpenter met lead guitarist and co-writer Robert Foster, who at the time was a part of the band The Tombstone Taillights and happened to be rehearsing with the group on his birthday. “I heard one of the neighbor kids wanted to sing with us,
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so I was looking around for a kid and there was this tall blonde girl,” remembers Foster. “She came up to sing and we were all blown away—what a great birthday present.” Foster and Carpenter, the remaining members of that former group, are the driving forces behind the songs the Ranell Carpenter Band produces. Often co-writing together, Carpenter will sometimes come with lyrics and no song and Foster with a song and no words; together crafting their soulful, spunky tunes. Bassist Joe Lev came on a year later, and just a few months ago keyboardist Gary Bennett joined full-time to round out the ensemble. The band performs at local favorites, such as Powell’s Steamer Co. and Pub, PJ’s Roadhouse, The Wine Smith, It’s Personal Wines and Red Hawk Casino. With Carpenter’s authentic and fun personality, sultry voice and dance moves, the group has quickly earned a loyal following amongst fans of all ages. “While I’m performing, I try not to take myself too seriously,” says Carpenter. “It’s very honest, and I love showing people the
soul that I have in me. Singing in front of others releases any pressure, any anxiety.” While expecting a new addition this fall, Carpenter hopes to use her down time during maternity leave to produce the album the band has been working on, which will be comprised of both originals and cover songs by favorites such as BB King, Jimi Hendrix and Bonnie Raitt. Once back in the full swing of things, the group will push itself even further by touring and playing at more music festivals throughout the region. For the band that’s truly become a loyal family, there’s nothing more amusing than playing together on stage and laughing along the way. “I’m the luckiest guy in the world to get to play with these guys—they’re such good people and musicians,” says Bennett. “The thing about being a good, mature player is the ability to listen. We look at each and smile and know something is going great.”
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October 30-November 15 – Visions of the Harvest. Don’t miss Georgetown’s Art on the Divide Second Annual Invitational Art Show, featuring both two- and three-dimensional art themed around all aspects of the harvest season. artonthedivide.com
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Lucus also explains the oils can be lumped together based on fat types. Olive, peanut, canola and avocado oils are monounsaturated fats; grape seed, sesame, sunflower and soybean oils are polyunsaturated fats; and coconut, palm and palm kernel oils are saturated fats. Each of these oils affects your health differently. “In general, saturated fat is linked to inflammation and health problems such as heart disease and cancer, while monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are linked to better heath. Most oils are unsaturated, with the exceptions of palm and coconut. Coconut oil, however, is being studied to see if it can ward off Alzheimer’s disease and [so far] doesn’t appear to 18 styleedc.com - October 2015
raise cholesterol like other saturated fats do, Ransbury says.” Lucus adds that extra virgin olive oil contains antioxidants, which are important to reducing the risk of chronic disease, while polyunsaturated fats—which contain omega-3 fatty acids (walnut, flax, canola)—have heart benefits (not lowering cholesterol, but preventing clotting risk). When it comes to daily intake, Ransbury says it’s recommended that oil be eaten in moderation—due to the high concentration of calories. “Fat found naturally in whole foods is preferable (nuts, seeds, avocado, etc.). Essential fats the body needs to be healthy can be found in abundance in flaxseed oil, hemp seed oil, walnut oil and canola oil,” she adds.
Lastly, Stephanie Dodds, a healthy eating specialist at Whole Foods Market Arden, says it’s very important to store oils properly. “Air, heat and light cause oils to oxidize and turn rancid,” she says. “This is why you’ll almost always find oil in a dark glass container, and [should store it] in a cool, dark place. If oil oxidizes, it is no longer healthy to consume. Make sure no matter what kind FOR OTHER WAYS of oil you use, it smells TO USE COOKING and tastes fresh and OILS-BEYOND THE pleasant.” KITCHEN- VISIT STYLEEDC.COM
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• For baking, canola oil is a neutral flavor, so it won’t change taste. It’s also a good source of essential fatty acids. • If you do fry, you’ll need oil with a high smoke point, such as avocado, almond, peanut or safflower. When you sauté—which uses much less oil than frying—extra virgin olive oil, grape seed, canola and peanut oils are best. • For dips, dressings or marinades, go for olive, flaxseed (not for cooking), walnut or sesame oils. “These all add flavor to your food,” Lucus says.
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magine a world where every girl owns at least one dress.” That is the trademark phrase of Dress a Girl Around the World (DGAN), a group that sews dresses for young girls across the globe who are living at risk and in poverty. Since the nonprofit’s beginning in 2009, it’s provided more than 300,000 new dresses to girls in 81 countries. As a program of Hope 4 Women International, a faith-based organization founded to empower women, Dress a Girl “ambassadors” are located throughout the U.S. and the world. El Dorado County’slocal coordinator is Dawn Hilton. A passionate supporter of the project, she first learned about it while attending a church concert. “Immediately, I could feel my heart going out to these young girls,” says Hilton. “The idea that making a dress could bring them dignity and hope for their future was something that I could not ignore.” Hilton shared the opportunity with her Placerville church’s leadership team, who helped her start a ministry that has grown to over 75 women, men and teenagers. The participants make dresses and assemble kits The group holds “Sew Fests” every third that include a pattern, colorful fabric and Saturday of the month at Cold Springs decorative trims. Hilton says the dresses Church from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and are simple to make. invites the community to participate. “We encourage every perThe events are fellowship-orison to pour their creativented with food and activity into the dress and ity—cutting and sewing to have fun, like they fabric, and creating are making it for trims and pockets their daughter or for the dresses. granddaughter,” Hilton says she explains. “It they will soon be always feels like making clothing Christmas to me for boys as well. when people arrive “We’re in the early with their finished stages of making dresses. You can really Shorts for Dudes,” (Back) Dawn Hilton, with (front feel the love that is sewn she says. “Boys need to l-r) Kamdyn, Susan, Ellana, Jordan and Laura into each dress. Plus, evknow that they are speery dress has a DGAW cial, too. We will also be label sewn on it, which lets others know making ‘feminine hygiene’ kits for young that this young girl is cared for and valued.” girls going through puberty.”
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Hilton hopes to travel soon with a missionary group to hand-deliver dresses and shorts to the children. In the meantime, she happily recounts how one of her dresses made its way to a girl across the globe. “For our first Sew Fest, a couple brought a friend from the Bay Area,” Hilton remembers. “We learned that she was a missionary getting ready to head off to Ethiopia, so she took 12 dresses with her. Before she left, I asked to look through the bag of dresses; at the bottom was the very first dress I made to start the ministry and teach the informational classes. It all seemed to line up so perfectly—how exciting to know that first dress was going to Ethiopia.”
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en from all occupations— blacksmiths, bankers, farmers, shopkeepers and preachers— were among those headed to the gold fields in 1848 and 1849. While many succumbed to the temptations of alcohol and gambling, others retained their morals, and the preachers gathered their flocks. In Placerville, the Methodist faith was preached by Reverend Hosford in 1848, and Reverend Joseph Meek organized Methodist churches in Coloma and Placerville. In 1851, Reverend Bateman organized a church building program, which culminated in the construction of the Methodist Episcopal (M.E.) Church on the hillside above Cedar Ravine overlooking Main Street. The church was constructed with local timber, and the finished siding was brought 22 styleedc.com - October 2015
around the Horn from the East Coast. The little church lacked only one thing—a bell—so the congregation raised funds, and two parishioners were sent to San Francisco in search of one. A suitable bell was found on the hull of a beached ship: the Straffordshire. The owner was located and the bell purchased. By 1 8 61 , the cong re g ati o n h a d o u tgrown the church, so money was raised to build a bigger one on five acres of land donated by parishioner Frank Goyan Sr., an immigrant from Engl a n d wh o c a m e to Placerville in 1853. The new brick edifice and cemeter y was located at the corner of Cedar Ravine and Main Street, where C &H Auto Parts now stands. The original wooden church was sold and moved down the hill to a foundation on Cedar Ravine where i t s e r ve d a s l i v i n g quarters; the bell was moved to the schoolhouse. In 1 920, M r. and Mrs. Charles Schaeppi purchased the original church building and donated it to the M.E. Church. It was refurbished and a second stor y was added, which served as a classroom, of fice and youth center.
In 1944, the properties of the M.E. Church and the First Presbyterian Church of Placerville merged and articles of incorporation were affected to form El Dorado County Federated Church. In 1953, the Federated Church building (located on Thompson Way) was dedicated. The brick church on Main Street was sold in 1959—along with two smaller adjoining buildings—to Art Howe who wanted the property for commercial buildings. In 1961, during the destruction of the two-story building next to the brick church, workers “suddenly came upon a startling discovery—there was a separate small building inside the one he was tearing down!” reported the Mountain Democrat on July 7, 1961. “A little more investigation determined the origin of the structure…it was the original wooden Methodist church, built in Hangtown in 1851.” John Hassler, president of the Historical Society in 1961, worked with the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, the Historical Society and members of the community, to have the little church dismantled piece by piece and moved to land behind Federated Church on Thompson Way. One of the larger contributors was Dr. Frank Gerbode of San Francisco who had grown up in Placerville. He provided monetary support and was instrumental in locating and returning the old ship bell, which had made its way to San Francisco over the years. The refurbished M.E. Church was dedicated on July 30, 1961, and currently serves as a small chapel, meeting room and classroom.
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one are the days of displaying every piece of crystal and china you own and somehow tying it in with the wooden turkey figurines Grandma gave you; and no longer is a burnt orange and brown color palette necessary. This holiday season, we challenge you to try the minimalist harvest table—a design that incorporates cheeriness without the disorderly décor that’s been passed down through generations.
day season—we’re building fires, stacking firewood, and now we’re putting it on our holiday table display. Incorporate soft but distressed elements like wooden plates, napkin rings, candleholders and chargers, to give off a hearth-like vibe. To tone down the timber and soften the overall look, mix in metals and feminine linens.
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4/Light and Bright Following the 2015 trends, minimalism can be transferred to the harvest dinner table by simply swapping out dense, dark dinnerware for crisp, clean cutlery. To set the mood, a marble slab or tray can serve as a spot for side dishes while the holiday ham rests atop a bright white trivet. Freshen table settings with sprigs of herbs to add some sunniness and— voila—you have a heavenly holiday feast. Whether you’re looking to impress the in-laws or just need inspiration for your annual holiday dinner, these tips will steer you toward a table fit for a king (or just your family and friends).
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GET AWAY If you’re dreaming of calm winds, blue skies and vibrant fall colors, head to Hope Valley (35 minutes south of Lake Tahoe). On October 9, Sorenson’s Resort is hosting a Fall Color Hike. friendsofhopevalley.org
SMELLS OF THE SEASON Fill your home with the welcoming scents that flood the season—from pumpkin spice and cinnamon to apples and chai. With a quiet crackling sound and variety of aromas, you and yours are sure to love WoodWick candles, available at Tree House in Placerville. $12.99+, treehouseplacerville.com
EVERYONE’S AN ARTIST From worshops and studio projects on ceramic and canvas painting to glass fusing, mosaics and more, Craft Castle in Cameron Park is the perfect place for a fun day indoors. Prices vary, craft-castle.com
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH APPLES Take in the beauty of the Sierra foothills by venturing to Apple Hill and enjoying the best apple-inspired donuts, desserts, beverages and family-fun activities around. You can also pick up pumpkins for the kids, as many of the 50plus growers offer the jack-o-lantern delights. applehill.com 28 styleedc.com - October 2015
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lovely little slice of Central Europe has opened at the top of Placerville’s Main Street, in a new restaurant called Euro Bistro. As of press time, the eatery’s been open about two months, but it’s sure to become a favorite in no time. The kitchen specializes in scratchmade Czech cuisine, and the restaurant itself is spacious and inviting, with a streetside patio that’s perfect for al fresco dining. Those looking for authentic touches will be delighted to know that they serve Pilsner Urquell on tap—a perfect pairing to one (or more) of the alluring appetizers, whether you opt for the fried cheese, sausage taster with horseradish and mustard, or our choice—the potato pancakes
I’m a self-proclaimed schnitzel specialist, and…I can confidently say that Euro Bistro’s jagerschnitzel was, hands down, the best I’ve had... (bramboraky). Similar to a potato rosti, these savory pancakes were crispy on the outside and tender inside, with delicious caraway seeds scattered throughout and applesauce served on the side. For main courses, my husband went with the beef stroganoff special, which was served with spaetzle—tiny dumpling or noodle pieces with a texture similar to gnocchi that are boiled then pan-fried and ubiquitous in German, Hungarian and Czech cuisine—while I opted for the jagerschnitzel, chicken schnitzel served with mushroom gravy and spaetzle. I’m a self-proclaimed schnitzel specialist, and I know that truly great schnitzel is hard to find. I can confidently say that Euro Bistro’s jagerschnitzel was, hands down, the best I’ve had since leaving Australia 13 years ago. Tender, juicy and beautifully crisp, I wept a tiny tear of joy. With the spaetzle and mushroom gravy alongside, I was in comfort-food heaven. My husband’s stroganoff was creamy and flavorful, and the beef was tender and plentiful. The dinner servings were impressive, too—make sure you come with plenty of belly room! 30 styleedc.com - October 2015
Euro Bistro Spaetzle, Schnitzel and Beer, Oh My! by Sharon Penny // photos by Dante Fontana Beef Stroganoff
Bramboracky with Smoked Salmon
It’s clear that Euro Bistro is cooking from the heart, and there’s no better way to endear newcomers than with the perfectly prepared dishes of one’s homeland. Whether you’re new to Czech cuisine or
a longtime fan, bring your appetite and leave with a smile.
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Euro Bistro, 545 Main Street, Placerville, 530-306-6670.
restaurantguide Featuring restaurants and eateries in the El Dorado County Foothills ** = MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION POINT • AMERICAN / CAFÉ / DELI Back Forty Texas BBQ 3977 Durock Road, #205 Shingle Springs | 530-676-4040 Hours: Tue.-Thrs. 11:00a.m.-8:00p.m., Fri-Sat 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m., Sun. 11:00a.m.- 8:00p.m. Cards Accepted: V, MC, D, AmEx We serve authentic Texas recipes. We’ve 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 Drinks 482 Main Street Placerville | 530-303-3480 Burger Barn ** 6404 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines | 530-344-7167 Buttercup Pantry 222 Main Street Placerville | 530-621-1320 Caffé Santoro ** 2531 Merrychase Drive Cameron Park | 530-387-4432 Centro ** 385 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-5500 Crystal Basin Bistro 3590 Carson Road Suite B Camino | 530-303-3749 Cuppa Coffee and More ** 442 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-9600 Diamond Springs Hotel 545 Pleasant Valley Road Placerville | 530-621-1730 The Forester Pub and Grill ** 4110 Carson Road Camino | 530-644-1818 Heyday Café ** 325 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-9700 Hog Wild BBQ ** 38 Main Street Placerville | 530-622-3883 The Independent Restaurant & Bar 629 Main Street, Suite 102 Placerville | 530-344-7645 The Levee 451 Main Street Placerville | 530-642-8669
Log Cabin Café 3220 Pondorado Road Camino | 530-644-0345 Mr. Pickles ** 4601 Missouri Flat Road Placerville | 530-642-1677 New Haven ** 6396 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines | 530-644-3448 Old Town Grill 444 Main Street Placerville | 530-622-2631 Placerville Brewery ** 155 Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-295-9166 Shingle Springs Coffee Co. ** 4068A Mother Lode Drive Shingle Springs | 530-676-2623 Smith Flat House 2021 Smith Flat Road Placerville | 503-621-1003 Snooty Frog ** 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-677-9025 Sweetie Pie’s ** 577 Main Street Placerville | 530-642-0128 Join us to feast on specialty scrambles, omelettes, pancakes and Belgian waffles hot off the griddle for breakfast. For lunch enjoy our best-seller chile relleno casserole, sandwiches and paninis galore, and delightful salads made with the freshest vegetables and fruits to pair with our hearty homemade soups. Don’t forget to leave room for our wonderful homemade desserts! ZacJack Bistro 3275 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-676-2969 Z Pie 3182 Center Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-621-2626 • CHINESE/MONGOLIAN China City Restaurant 4100 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-9888
• FRENCH Allez! ** 4242 Fowler Lane, Suite 101 Diamond Springs | 530-621-1160 • ITALIAN Papa Gianni’s Ristorante ** 3450 Palmer Drive Cameron Park | 530-672-2333 Pizza Bene! 423 Main Street Placerville | 530-303-3415 Wally’s Pizza Bar 4079 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park | 530-677-5205 • JAPANESE Kobe Surf & Turf ** 3300 Coach Lane, #C-1 Cameron Park | 530-672-9210 Shilla Sushi Bar 2943 Paul Bunyon Road Placerville | 530-644-5047 • MEXICAN Cascada Restaurante & Cantina 384 Main Street Placerville | 530-344-7757 Casa Ramos ** 6840 Greenleaf Drive Placerville | 530-622-2303 Que Viva ** 3300 Coach Lane Cameron Park | 530-677-3330 Taqueria Carnival 4340 Golden Center Drive Placerville | 530-344-7246 • SEAFOOD Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub 425 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-1091 • THAI Taste of Thai 1160 Broadway Placerville | 530-621-9559 If we’ve omitted your favorite restaurant or you find an error, let us know via email: info@stylemg.com.
Diamond Chinese Restaurant 570 Pleasant Valley Road Placerville | 530-622-8188 Dignity Dragon Restaurant 415-A Placerville Drive Placerville | 530-622-4293 Grand China 4340 Golden Center Drive Placerville | 530-626-5679
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taste CHICKEN WAFFLE SLIDERS WITH MAPLE MUSTARD DIP This recipe comes courtesy of Shingle Springs-based food bloggers (and sisters!) Pearl Yoshitomi and Gale Hetherington. View their other mouthwatering bites and party favor ideas at bigbangbites.com. Tomato Jam • 2 cups Roma tomatoes, rough chopped • 2 tbsp. sugar • 3 tsp. apple cider vinegar • 1 tsp. sambal oelek (found in the Asian food aisle)
• About 4 chicken thighs, cut into 16 pieces to fit the mini waffles (how many pieces you get will depend on the size of the thighs) • 1/2 cup flour • 1 tsp. salt • 1/2 tsp. pepper • 1/2 tsp. paprika • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder • 1 tsp. dried parsley • Oil for frying • 1 pkg. frozen mini waffles (you’ll need 32 individual pieces) • 4 pieces of thick-sliced bacon • 16 or more mini wafflesize pieces of pepper jack cheese (for pre-sliced cheese, cut into fourths. You might need to use more than one piece if it’s thin. I used 3 pieces. If using block cheese, you can slice thicker pieces.) Combine the ingredients for the tomato jam and cook until boiling. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 20 minutes until it reaches a jam consistency, stirring constantly. Make the maple mustard dip and set aside. Cook the bacon in the 32 styleedc.com - October 2015
dinner date Food and Beer for the Season microwave according to package directions; mine took 2 minutes. Cut into fourths. Salt and pepper the thighs. Combine the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and parsley. Dredge the chicken and set aside. Heat the oil. Dredge the chicken again, and then fry until golden. While they drain on a paper towel, set the cheese on top of each piece of chicken. This will soften and warm the cheese. Toast the mini waffles according to package directions. Assemble the sliders with the cheese on the bottom, chicken, bacon and tomato jam. Serve with the maple mustard dip on the side. Makes 16 or more.
ANDERSON VALLEY BREWING COMPANY’S BOONT AMBER ALE Like many craft breweries, Anderson Valley Brewing Company—founded on December 26, 1987—had humble beginnings. Based in Boonville, CA, they started brewing out of 10 barrels in the lower level of their original brewpub: The Buckhorn Saloon. Over the years, they’ve garnered numerous awards and have expanded twice; currently, their authentic ales, balanced lagers and barrel-aged offerings are crafted in a three-story Bavarian-style house. Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale was a gold medal winner at the 2014 Brussels Beer Challenge and is available year-round. Balance is what makes it unique—rich crystal malts lend a deep copper hue and slight caramel sweetness, while herbal, spicy bitterness (from carefully selected whole cone hops) impart a crisp, clean finish. Hints of sun-toasted grains, toffee and fruity esters complement the mellow, noble hop aroma. The combination of sweetness and spicy bitterness make it a perfect pairing for this month’s Chicken Waffle Sliders with Maple Mustard Dip; other friendly couplings include onion rings, grilled steaks, roasted chicken, pasta Bolognese and poached pears. —Zach Davies, Beer BevMologist BevMo, Folsom
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Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? It found me. I’ve always talked to animals—even as a child you could find me happily petting and talking to animals. Like most pet owners, I openly talk out loud to them and genuinely think they understand me. When my beloved dog Zoey passed, I was devastated, as we all are when we lose a pet. A friend asked me to join her in an animal communication class. It was tough, but I found some peace. I learned techniques to be quiet and trust my intuition. The experience was truly amazing and I discovered, through the pet owners’ validations, that I could communicate with their animals. Eventually I took more classes, read many books and practiced. It’s sort of like learning to play a musical instrument—we all have the ability, we just need to practice and trust what we’re hearing, feeling or seeing in our mind’s eye what the animals are conveying to us. I generally hear or see words and feel emotions. I have learned to trust my intuition and put my judgment aside to become the messenger. Su Wickersham That can be difficult at times, and sometimes the information needs to sit with the person until it makes sense. This can take any amount of time. Experience has shown LISTEN TO THE DOG me that if people will listen with an open mind, within a short period of time, the information Shingle Springs will make sense. From there we can take whatever action needs to take place to help the pet. 530-558-0638 What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience? doglisten.wordpress.com I worked at my family’s hardware store and learned to treat others as I want to be treated, to doglisten@gmail.com be as helpful as I can, and to listen to people’s needs. Where do you go when the going gets tough? I cuddle my dog and visit my horses. I also love the ocean and go whenever I can. What’s your biggest job perk? I receive great joy in talking and meeting with people and their pets.
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Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? Sol Flow Studios is the newest yoga studio in El Dorado County. We feature FAR infrared heat to warm our space for a most intentional practice and offer several styles of yoga: vinyasa flow, yin, kundalini and holy yoga. Classes are offered seven days a week and new students can take advantage of 30 days of unlimited yoga classes for just $30. How are you involved with both the community and your customer? If you practice at Sol Flow then you see my face a lot! I’m at the studio nearly seven days a week—checking students in, mopping up, and even teaching a few classes. Community is the reason Sol Flow was created. We’ve held canned food drives, donated to a local PTO, and even hold a weekly donation-based class to benefit the kids of Sweet Dreams Foundation, which is a nonprofit that designs and builds dream bedrooms for kids fighting life-threatening illnesses. Why is your staff the best in the business? Our teachers are the most genuinely authentic leaders this yoga community has to offer. There is love in every fiber of their being, and they walk the path they teach with only their hearts leading the way. What life accomplishments are you most proud of? My two boys—they are my pride and joy, greatest blessings and biggest teachers. What’s your biggest job perk? The community! We truly have the most amazing students and teachers. It’s like watching a garden grow—we’ve built the space, planted the seeds, and have been watching things take root, growing and blooming into their full potential. And finally, customer service is…? Ensuring that a student steps into Sol Flow and knows that all sizes, all colors, all ages, all cultures, all beliefs, all types and all people are safe here. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome.
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Favorite Pizza Place 1. Wally’s Pizza Bar 2. Danette’s Brick Oven Pub 3. Pizza Bene
Favorite Breakfast Restaurant 1. Sweetie Pie’s Restaurant & Bakery 2. Train Station Coffee Shop 3. The Greenhouse Café Favorite Brunch Restaurant 1. ZacJack Bistro 2. Sweetie Pie’s Restaurant & Bakery 3. The Independent Restaurant and Bar Favorite BBQ Restaurant 1. Back Forty Texas BBQ 2. Hog Wild Bar-B-Que 3. Sierra Smokehouse BBQ Favorite Burger & Fries Joint 1. Old Town Grill 2. Bubba’s Burgers Two 3. TIE: Bones Roadhouse AND Tom’s Burgers & Frosty
Favorite Sushi/Japanese Restaurant 1. Amerikan Ichi Sushi 2. TIE: Shilla Teriyaki & Sushi Bar AND Kobe Surf & Turf 3. Sky Sushi Honorable mentions: Twins Sushi and Yuki Sushi
Favorite Mexican Restaurant 1. Casa Ramos 2. Cascada Restaurant & Cantina 3. Durango’s Bar & Grill Honorable mention: Colina de Oro
Favorite Seafood Restaurant 1. Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub 2. The Snooty Frog 3. Fernando’s Costa del Sol Restaurant Favorite Steakhouse 1. Henry’s Steakhouse at Red Hawk Casino 2. Fifty Grand Steakhouse 3. The Snooty Frog
Favorite Chinese Restaurant 1. China City 2. Hong Kong Inn 3. Diamond Chinese
A very close #4: Shanghai Restaurant
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9TH ANNUAL STYLE READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Favorite Outdoor Dining 1. Placerville Brewing Company 2. The Independent Restaurant and Bar 3. Smith Flat House Favorite Takeout Restaurant 1. Allez! 2. Z Pie 3. Danette’s Brick Oven Pub
Favorite Chef 1. John Evans at ZacJack Bistro 2. John Sanders at Old Town Grill 3. Christian Masse at Allez! Honorable mention: Keith Erickson at Danette’s Brick Oven Pub
Favorite Casual Restaurant 1. Bricks Eats & Drinks 2. Buttercup Pantry 3. Wally’s Pizza Bar Favorite Waitperson 1. Danette Inman at Danette’s Brick Oven Pub 2. Jake Brekke at The Independent Restaurant & Bar 3. Brad Geers (formerly at ZacJack Bistro) Favorite Caterer 1. Diane Wilkinson Catering 2. Beth Sogaard Catering 3. Table Nectar Catering & Events
ZIA’S ITALIAN CAFFE & GELATO BAR
Honorable mention: The Barley Loaf
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Favorite Family Restaurant 1. Casa Ramos 2. The Original Mel’s Diner 3. Diamond Springs Hotel
Favorite Ice Cream/ Frozen Treat Place 1. TIE: Zia’s Italian Caffe & Gelato Bar AND Whistle Stop Yogurt 2. Sweet Score 3. Baskin Robbins Favorite Italian Restaurant 1. Papa Gianni’s Ristorante 2. Visconti’s Ristorante 3. Teresa’s Place Favorite Wine Bar 1. Heyday Café 2. The Wine Smith 3. H. Art Lounge
WHISTLE STOP YOGURT Favorite Indian Restaurant 1. India House 2. Curry Club Indian Bistro 3. Ruchi Indian Cuisine Favorite Thai Cuisine 1. Thai Basil Restaurant 2. Taste of Thai 3. Chantara Thai Cuisine Favorite Vegetarian Grub 1. The Argonaut Farm to Fork Café 2. TIE: Cozmic Café AND Crystal Basin Bistro 3. Z Pie Favorite Salad Place 1. Z Pie 2. Heyday Café 3. Smith Flat House Favorite Bakery 1. Sweetie Pie’s Restaurant & Bakery 2. Farmer’s Delicatessen and Bakery 3. Way Back Bakery Favorite Romantic Restaurant 1. Café Mahjaic 2. Taste Restaurant & Wine Bar 3. Smith Flat House
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Favorite Independent Coffee/ Tea Place 1. Bean Barn 2. Caffe Santoro 3. Cuppa Coffee & More! Favorite Bar 1. El Dorado Saloon 2. Durango’s 3. Bricks Eats & Drinks
Favorite Happy Hour 1. Casa Ramos 2. Bricks Eats & Drinks 3. Placerville Brewing Company Favorite Cocktail Place 1. Cascada Restaurant & Cantina 2. The Snooty Frog 3. The Independent Restaurant and Bar A very close #4: Sauce’d Pizza and Cocktail House
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Favorite Overall Restaurant 1. The Independent Restaurant and Bar 2. Heyday Café 3. TIE: Brick’s Eats & Drinks AND Taste Restaurant and Wine Bar
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9TH ANNUAL STYLE READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ TIE ★ ★
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Favorite Deli 1. TIE: Two Cooks on Main AND Gularte’s Diamond Deli & Pizza 2. Archer Butcher Block - Meat Market & Deli 3. Main Street Melters
Favorite Bartender 1. Stacy Calhoun at Casa Ramos 2. Michelle Stahlman at Durango’s 3. Sheena Dalton at The Independent Restaurant and Bar Favorite Winery 1. Boeger Winery 2. TIE: Crystal Basin Cellars AND Narrow Gate Vineyards 3. Miraflores Winery
Honorable mention: Madroña Vineyards
Favorite Sports Bar 1. 36 Handles 2. TIE: Wally’s Pizza Bar AND PJ’s Roadhouse 3. Slingshots
A very close #4: Danette’s Brick Oven Pub
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Favorite Casino 1. Red Hawk Casino 2. Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 3. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Favorite Kids’ Birthday Party Spot 1. Pizza Factory 2. Steve Wallen Swim School 3. All Star Gymnastics & Cheer Favorite Kids’ Activity 1. Storytime at the El Dorado County Library 2. Placerville Aquatic Center 3. Cameron Park Lake Favorite Museum 1. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park 2. Hangtown’s Gold Bug Park & Mine 3. El Dorado County Historical Museum
Favorite Acupuncturist 1. Ben Ling, MD 2. Wendy Stedeford, MSAOM, LAc 3. Bruce Boldon, MA, LAc Honorable mentions: Alex Tuggle, LAc, MSTCM, and Lauren Laks, LAc
Favorite Golf Course 1. Cold Springs Golf & Country Club 2. Apple Mountain Golf Resort 3. Bass Lake Golf Course Favorite Dance Studio 1. Jammin’ Dance and Fitness 2. Foothills Dance and Performing Arts 3. On Stage Productions
Favorite Gym/Health Club 1. Powerhouse Gym 2. Snap Fitness 3. Anytime Fitness Placerville Honorable mention: Lord’s Gym
Favorite Yoga Instructor 1. Jennifer Heape at Fitness Solutions Personal Training Studio 2. Sara Valentine at Snap Fitness 3. TIE: Lynda Kelly at Energetic Care Wellness AND Gretta Smith at Ohana Moon Yoga
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Favorite Dance Instructor 1. Kay Lenhart at Jammin’ Dance and Fitness 2. Jennifer Costello at Foothills Dance and Performing Arts 3. Sherri Scher at On Stage Productions
Favorite Martial Arts Instructor 1. Bob Westphal at Foothill Taekwondo 2. Scott Newman at New Man’s Karate 3. Jeramy Sipes at Kovar’s Satori Academy
Favorite Pilates Instructor 1. Karen Pledger at El Dorado Hills Sports Club 2. Kristen Loving at Sierra Ballet and Pilates 3. Donna Fettig at Fit & Well PILATES
Favorite Personal Trainer 1. Stacy Alway at Powerhouse Gym 2. Jessica Miller at Action Potential Personal Training Studio 3. Jennifer Heape at Fitness Solutions Personal Training Studio
Favorite Yoga Studio 1. Main St. Yoga 2. Snap Fitness – Shingle Springs 3. Smith Flat House Center for Health
Favorite Health Foods/Nutrition Shop 1. Max Muscle 2. Placerville Natural Foods Co-Op 3. Cameron Park Health Foods
Favorite Pilates Studio 1. Snap Fitness 2. Energetic Care Studio 3. Sierra Ballet and Pilates
Favorite Physical Therapist 1. Steve Harrity at Cameron Park Physical Therapy & Wellness Center 2. Lori Adams at Fitzpatrick Physical Therapy 3. Michael Daack at Advanced Physical Therapy
Favorite Martial Arts Studio 1. TIE: Foothill Taekwondo AND Kovar’s Satori Academy 2. Elite Taekwondo USA 3. Gold Country Martial Arts
Honorable mentions: Ohana Moon Yoga and Sol Flow Yoga Studio
Honorable mention: Fit & Well PILATES
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Favorite Doctor for Cosmetic Procedures 1. Reginald Rice, MD. 2. Sherellen Gerhart, MD 3. Christa Clark, MD
A very close #4 – Erin Le Blanc at Fitzpatrick Physical Therapy
Favorite Chiropractor 1. Lorin G. Farr, DC 2. Petrice Foxworthy, DC 3. TIE: John Taylor, DC, AND June Scofield, DC
Favorite Pediatrician 1. Ulrich Hacker, MD 2. Nicole Shorrock, MD 3. TIE: Elizabeth Peterson, MD, AND Brett Christiansen, MD
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9TH ANNUAL STYLE READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Favorite General Practitioner 1. Mark Holthouse, MD 2. Gerardo Galang, MD 3. William Barley, MD Favorite Doctor 1. Taylor Vance, MD 2. Michael Jones, MD 3. Kenneth Nelson, MD
Honorable mention: Matthew Watson, MD, MPH
Favorite Local Musician/Band 1. Patrick Walsh 2. Element of Soul 3. Island of Black and White
A very close #4 (only one vote behind!): The Random Strangers Honorable mentions: Mike Lenhart and Anderson-Gram
Favorite Dermatologist 1. Bruce Miller, MD 2. TIE: David Bruce, DO AND David No, MD, PhD 3. Karen Bissell, MD, FAAD Favorite Eye Doctor 1. Shawn McDonald, OD 2. Ronald Evans, MD 3. TIE: Leilani Norton, MD, AND Dan Morill, OD Favorite Mental Health Professional 1. Katherine Tuttle, PhD 2. Jill Gustafson, LCSW 3. TIE: Kay Williams, MA, MFT AND Carrie Getz, PsyD Favorite Marriage/Family Counselor 1. Lori Larson, MFT 2. Toby Landis, PhD 3. Quinn Bruce, PhD, MFT Favorite Dental Practice 1. Cold Springs Dental 2. Placerville Dental Group 3. John F. Adams, D.D.S. & Nathan J. Adams, D.D.S. Favorite Dentist 1. William B. Couch, DMD 2. Douglas Stadler, DDS 3. Nathan Adams, DDS Favorite Orthodonist 1. Christian Hoybjerg, DDS, MS 2. Daryl Proctor, DDS, MS 3. Matthew Sanders, DDS, MS Favorite Oral Surgeon 1. Jason Straw, DDS 2. David McIntire, DDS 3. Donald Liberty, DDS Favorite Pediatric Dentist 1. Penny Dodson, DDS 2. Victoria Sullivan, DDS 3. Jared Danielson, DDS Favorite Spiritual Leader 1. Ken Burkey at Green Valley Community Church 2. Rev. Dr. Pattie Weber at Spiritual Center for Positive Living 3. David Cooke at Cold Springs Community Church Favorite Local Hero 1. Our police and firemen! 2. Volunteers at Fat Kitty City 3. Volunteers at Snowline Hospice
Favorite Local Businessperson 1. Jenni Lynn at Jenni Lynn Boutique 2. Gene Gillihan at Gilly’s Radiator Repair Shop 3. Alisa Troise at RE/MAX Gold Cameron Park Favorite Local Athlete 1. Fernando Esparza 2. Justin Beckham 3. Dakota Gautier
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Favorite Civic Leader 1. Wendy Thomas 2. Sheriff John D’Agostini 3. Laurel Brent-Baum
Favorite Local Artist 1. Pam Findleton 2. Gloria Vernon 3. Mike Bagdonas
Favorite Annual Event 1. El Dorado County Fair 2. Bell Tower Brewfest 3. Placerville Art & Wine Festival
Favorite Local Performing Arts Organization 1. Imagination Theater 2. El Dorado Musical Theatre 3. TIE: Studio 81 AND Theatre at the Mine
Honorable mention: Highway 50 Association Wagon Train
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A very close #4: Education Express, Inc.
Favorite Preschool 1. His Kids Christian Preschool 2. Cameron Park Montessori 3. Placerville Preschoolers Favorite Private School 1. California Montessori Project – Shingle Springs Campus 2. Providence Christian School 3. Cedar Springs Waldorf School Favorite Athletic Coach 1. Ken Flickenger 2. Dwayne Brekke 3. Chris Felton Favorite Barber 1. Bowtie Barber at Bowtie Barbershop 2. Joe Crespin at Joe’s Barber Shop 3. Mike Cordero at Mike’s Barbershop Favorite Barber Shop 1. Bowtie Barbershop 2. Joe’s Barber Shop 3. Razor’s Edge Favorite Mani/Pedi Place 1. Gold Country Hair Salon 2. Prestige House of Beaute 3. TIE: Serendipity Nails AND Sassy Nails
Honorable mention: Polished Nail Salon
Favorite Tanning 1. Max Muscle 2. Tan Central 3. Mimosa Day Spa & Salon
Favorite Charitable Organization 1. Snowline Hospice 2. Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode 3. El Dorado County Habitat for Humanity Favorite Place to Volunteer 1. Food Bank of El Dorado County 2. Green Valley Community Church 3. Snowline Hospice Favorite Teacher 1. Paul Tomei at El Dorado High School 2. Ashley Deubel at Indian Creek Elementary 3. Marilyn Anderson at El Dorado Adventist School
Honorable mentions: Pete Miller at Union Mine High School and Ryan Pullen at Union Mine High School
★ ★ TIE ★ ★ Favorite Salon 1. Prestige House of Beaute AND Gold Country Hair Salon 2. Waterfall Salon & Spa 3. Jess Co. Hair
You Stylers from the El Dorado County Foothills LOVE your salons! There were only a few votes separating #3 from these three other salons: Studio A2, Salon Capelli and Crimson Rose!
PRESTIGE HOUSE OF BEAUTE
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Favorite Day Spa 1. Time Out Spa 2. The Daybreak Spa 3. TIE: Waterfall Salon & Spa AND Mimosa Day Spa & Salon
Favorite Waxing Salon 1. The Parlor 2. LaMae Salon & Spa 3. Reflections Skincare (located in Dynamic Images Salon & Day Spa)
GOLD COUNTRY HAIR SALON
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9TH ANNUAL STYLE READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Favorite Veterinarian 1. David Barnes, DVM, at Goldorado Animal Hospital 2. Ric Delgadillo, DVM, MS, at Crossroads Veterinary Hospital 3. Randy Robinson, DVM, at Missouri Flat Pet Clinic
Favorite Pet Trainer 1. Kerry McBride at El Dorado Pet Club 2. Cherie Maitland at Our Furry Friends 3. Eden Halbert at Sierra Dogs Favorite Pet Boarding 1. Uppity Pup 2. Becky’s Pet Hotel & Grooming 3. Goldorado Animal Hospital Favorite Place for a Massage 1. Absolute Wholeness Massage & Wellness 2. Massage Envy Spa 3. TIE: The Parlor AND Body Mind Spirit Soul
Favorite Art Gallery 1. Pop Art Gallery 2. Gold Country Artists Gallery 3. Jim Powers Gallery
Favorite Massage Therapist 1. Penny Chabot at The Parlor 2. Lani Charlton at TLC Massage 3. Sara Morgan at Integrative Massage Therapy Favorite Place for a Facial 1. The Parlor 2. Harmony Skin and Body Wellness 3. LaMae Salon & Spa Favorite Facialist 1. Penny Chabot at The Parlor 2. Kelly Miller at Waterfall Salon & Spa 3. Marina Ramos at Aesthetics and Permanent Cosmetics by Marina Favorite Med Spa 1. Marshall Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa 2. Dignity Medical Aesthetics, Inc. 3. Berman Skin Institute Favorite Pet Groomer 1. Canines on Main 2. El Dorado Pet Club 3. Classy Clips Pet Grooming
A very close #4: Goldorado Animal Hospital
Favorite Pet Store 1. Lees’ Feed & Western Store, Inc. 2. Double Diamond Tack & Feed 3. Pet Bath and Beyond
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Favorite Florist 1. Placerville Flowers on Main 2. Camino Flower Shop 3. Cameron Park Florist Favorite Family Photographer 1. Snowline Photography 2. Lisa Richmond Photography 3. Floyd Family Photography
Favorite Hair Stylist 1. Emily Martin at Prestige House of Beaute 2. Jessi Herndon at Jess Co. Hair 3. Cherie Balga at Gold Country Hair Salon TIE for a very close #4: Sheri Hinrichs at Studio A2 and Rachel Anderson at Crimson Rose
Favorite Electrician 1. T & M Electric 2. Eilhardt Electric 3. Carnahan Electric, Inc. Favorite Plumber 1. Conforti Plumbing 2. G Plumbing 3. C. Doherty Construction
Seriously…seven votes between #1 and #2—that’s how close our RCAs are—so be sure to vote next year for your favorites!
Favorite Print & Sign Shop 1. Diamond Springs Printing 2. TIE: Spot-On Signs & Graphics AND El Dorado Press 3. Resco Printing Favorite Real Estate Agent 1. Alisa Troise 2. Casey McLoed 3. Janine Waggener Favorite Interior Designer 1. Molly Erin Designs 2. Karen Vance 3. Nancy Murphy Favorite Handyman 1. Rex Calhoun Construction Co. 2. Scott Buettel 3. Ron Thomas
Favorite Home Remodeler 1. Rex Calhoun Construction Co. 2. Turnbull Construction 3. Valley Home Construction
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Favorite Painting Contractor 1. TIE: Rick Gano Painting AND Bayshore Painters, Inc. 2. Soetaert Quality Painting 3. BT Custom Painting Favorite Landscaper 1. Rick Diroll, Plan-it Landscape 2. Hillstone Landscape & Grading 3. The Promised Land-Scape Services Favorite Carpet Cleaning Service 1. Carter’s Carpet Restoration 2. Foothill Steam Way 3. Hadley’s ProClean Favorite House Cleaning Service 1. Maid in the Mountains 2. Simply Clean 3. Spic N Span Cleaning Service Favorite Pool Service 1. Bob Popa’s Pool Service 2. Gold Country Pool Service 3. Oasis Pool Service Favorite Senior Living Center 1. Gold Country Retirement Community & Health Center 2. Ponte Palmero 3. Eskaton Village Placerville
Favorite Accountant 1. Terrie Y. Prod’hon, CPA 2. Donald Edwards, CPA 3. Spencer Weston, CPA, CFP Favorite Attorney 1. Terri A. Smith 2. Stephen Tapson 3. TIE: Mark Cudney AND Jana Ellerman Favorite Bank 1. El Dorado Savings Bank 2. Sierra Vista Bank 3. Wells Fargo Favorite Credit Union 1. Schools Financial Credit Union 2. Sierra Central Credit Union (formerly 49er Federal Credit Union) 3. Golden 1 Credit Union Favorite Auto Repair 1. TIE: Automotive Excellence AND The Toy Tech 2. Hangtown Affordable Auto Repair 3. Autotronics Automotive Repair Favorite Auto Body Shop 1. Steve Stymeist Auto Body 2. Placerville Body Shop, Inc. 3. Hangtown Body Shop
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Favorite Garden Center 1. Front Yard Nursery 2. El Dorado Nursery & Garden 3. Camino Nursery
Favorite Makeup Artist 1. Cierra Shae Bridal Hair & Makeup Artistry 2. Penny Chabot at The Parlor 3. Rachel Anderson at Crimson Rose
Favorite Oil Change Garage 1. The Toy Tech 2. Thompson’s Auto and Truck 3. Autotronics Automotive Repair Favorite Smog Shop 1. GS Smog & Repair 2. Automotive Excellence 3. Cameron Park Automotive Favorite Car Wash Place 1. Car-izma Auto Spa 2. Splasherville 3. Suds Car Wash & Detail Favorite Dry Cleaners 1. Fresh Cleaners 2. 49er Cleaners 3. Classic Cleaners Favorite Tailor 1. Rose Alterations 2. Classic Cleaners 3. EDH Custom Tailoring and Alterations
Favorite Grocery Store 1. Raley’s 2. Safeway 3. Fork Lift
Favorite Farmers’ Market 1. Placerville Certified Farmers’ Market 2. Burke’s Junction Cameron Park Certified Farmers’ Market 3. El Dorado Hills Certified Farmers’ Market
Favorite Produce Department 1. Raley’s 2. Nugget Markets 3. Safeway Favorite Boutique 1. Off Broadway 2. TIE: Mirror Mirror AND Blue Skies Clothing & Accessories 3. Sierra Mountain Outdoors Favorite Bike Shop 1. Placerville Bike Shop 2. Bison Bikes 3. Team Cycle Favorite Skate/Snow/Surf Shop 1. Hangtown Skate Shop 2. PLA Board Shop 3. Surf and Skate—Bikinis Favorite Home Décor Store 1. Country Elegance 2. TIE: Under the Arbor AND Bella Home Décor 3. Tree House Favorite Furniture Store 1. Affordable Furniture & Beds 2. Under the Arbor 3. Naturwood Home Furnishings
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9TH ANNUAL STYLE READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ JENNI LYNN BOUTIQUE
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★ ★ TIE ★ ★ Favorite Consignment Shop 1. Jenni Lynn Boutique AND Violets are Blue 2. Belle Mode 3. ReLoveIt Favorite Floor Coverings Store 1. Dick’s Carpet One Floor and Home 2. Floors to Go 3. TIE: Dawson’s Floor Fashions AND Cambridge Flooring Favorite Window Coverings Store 1. Affordable Blind Solutions 2. Dick’s Carpet One Floor and Home 3. Window Fashions & More Favorite Bookstore 1. The Bookery 2. Face in a Book 3. Colton’s Bookstore Favorite Gift Shop 1. Country Elegance 2. Placerville News Company 3. Green Sparrow Boutique
A very close #4: Bella Home Décor
Favorite Jewelry Store 1. Randolph Jewelers 2. Goldsmith Gallery 3. Ancient Gold Jewelers
A very close #4: Jon Bate Jewelry Studio
Favorite Bridal Shop 1. Renfros 2. The Clothes Mine Bridal & Formalwear 3. De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos
Favorite Local Business 1. Placerville Hardware, Inc. 2. Under the Arbor 3. The Main Street Buzz Favorite Local Store 1. Placerville Hardware, Inc. 2. Combellack’s 3. Man Cave Placerville Favorite Mall/Shopping Center 1. Downtown Placerville 2. El Dorado Hills Town Center 3. Folsom Premium Outlets Favorite Rehearsal Dinner Place 1. Smith Flat House 2. Sierra Banquet Center 3. Manzanita Kitchen & Events Favorite Wedding Florist 1. Placerville Flowers on Main 2. Camino Flower Shop 3. Natural Flair Custom Floral Design Honorable mention: A Special Day Designs
Favorite Wedding Planner 1. Jordan Brushia at J. Marie Events 2. Christina Petanovich at Obsessed Events 3. Darcie Swedelson at A Dazzling Day by Darcie Favorite Wedding DJ 1. Chad Stalzer Productions 2. Music & More Entertainment 3. Sound Extreme Productions Favorite Wedding Photo Booth 1. The Traveling Photo Booth Company 2. Picture Perfect Photo Booth Rental 3. Rocket Booths Favorite Wedding Invitations Designer 1. Minuteman Press 2. El Dorado Press 3. Imperial Printing Favorite Wedding Officiant 1. Terri A. Smith 2. Rev. Jeri Murphy 3. Cindie Wilding
Favorite Wedding Rentals 1. Forever Vintage Rentals 2. TIE: Party Royal Rentals AND El Dorado Hills Party Rentals 3. Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents Favorite Wedding Linen Rental Company 1. Party Smart Rentals 2. Mimi & Co. 3. Creative Coverings Favorite Wedding Limousine Company 1. Foothill Area Rapid Transit (FART) Premier Limo Bus Service 2. Neumann Enterprises 3. Boss Limos
Favorite Wedding Photographer 1. Lisa Richmond Photography 2. Artistic Photography by Tami 3. Snowline Photography
Honorable mentions: Julia Croteau Photography, Mariea Rummel Photography and D. Elaine Couture Photography
Favorite Wedding Videography 1. Twelve27 Films 2. Bonetti Videography 3. Reel to Real Productions Favorite Wedding Caterer 1. Diane Wilkinson Catering 2. TIE: Beth Sogaard Catering AND Old Town Grill 3. Table Nectar Catering & Events Favorite Wedding Cake Maker 1. D’Agostini’s Delights Bakery 2. Sierra Rizing Café & Bakery 3. The Barley Loaf
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Favorite Wedding Venue 1. Fausel Ranch 2. Helwig Winery 3. Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center at Sequoia
TO SEE MORE READERS’ FAVORITES FROM THE REGION, VISIT STYLEMG.COM.
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Presenting Style Magazine’s READERS' CHOICE AWARD ALL-STARS special advertising section. Tracking down that breakfast spot you heard about can be tricky. So can finding the perfect boutique... but once you’ve found it, chances are you’ve told all your friends and then some! It’s you – our readers – who really know the best of what this region has to offer, and it’s your turn to share your favorites with us. From golf courses to playgrounds, artists and leaders, Style presents to you Readers’ Choice winners and chart toppers and invites you to celebrate them with us!
Hoybjerg Family Orthodontics 106 N. Sunrise Ste C-8 | Roseville 916-771-4884 4517 Serrano Pkwy., Ste. 102 El Dorado Hills | 916-573-3388
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4363 Golden Center Dr. | Placerville 530-626-3000 www.hfamilybraces.com A giant "thank you" to all the Style readers in the Roseville and Foothills regions for voting Dr. Hoybjerg your #1 Favorite Orthodontist! Our team is deeply committed to ensuring patients' experiences are enjoyable and positive by making each and every one feel like "part of the family". Our staff love what they do and it shows! Dr. Hoybjerg's favorite part of his job is watching the confidence grow in each of his patients! Dr. Hoybjerg grew up locally and went to Loma Linda University Dental School; after graduation he went on to complete a two year residency for Orthodontics and was awarded his Master's of Oralfacial Orthodontics. Dr. Hoybjerg loves sports and the outdoors and spends all of his free time with his four children and his wife as they discover everything the Sacramento Valley has to offer! We invite you to come and experience for yourself why so many patients believe that Dr. Hoybjerg is a step above the rest!
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El Dorado Savings Bank 4040 El Dorado Rd. | Placerville 800-874-9779 www.eldoradosavingsbank.com
Gilbert Associates, Inc. 101 Parkshore Dr., Ste. 100 | Folsom 2880 Gateway Oaks Dr., Ste. 100 | Sacramento 916-646-6464 x117 | www.gilbertcpa.com
El Dorado Savings Bank has been serving our local communities for over 57 years. El Dorado is one of the most respected banks in the area with 35 offices serving Northern California and Northern Nevada. Consistently awarded the highest 5 Star rating by Bauer Financial Reports as one of the safest and strongest banks in the United States since 1993, El Dorado emphasizes friendly customer service along with checking, real estate loans, internet banking and mobile banking, to name just a few of our many services available. For more information stop by any branch or go to eldoradosavingsbank.com.
I am both honored and humbled to have been voted Favorite Accountant for the seventh year by the Folsom and El Dorado Hills communities. It has been my pleasure to serve such extraordinary people for almost thirty years. We are able to deliver the expertise and resources of a large firm with the level of attention and service only found in smaller, more specialized firms. As the CFO/COO for our firm, I can assure you that we are passionate about turning our decades of collective insights and experience into solutions that work for you. Visit our website for more information on our services and how we can help you.
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482 Main Street Placerville 530-303-3480 www.bricksonmainstreet.com
We have had the pleasure of being part of the Placerville community for six years now. Cascada continues to strive to give our patrons the best dining experience possible. We serve an eclectic mix of Mexican favorites and California fresh cuisine with a Latin flair in an upscale, urban setting without the upscale price. Our full bar is anchored with local wines and specialty margaritas made with premium tequilas and fresh squeezed lime juice. Our friendly and professional staff serve lunch and dinner 7 days a week. So stop by and have some fun. We look forward to seeing you.
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Five years old and we’re still having fun. The Bricks family has made a lot of friends along the way and we enjoy spending time with all of our patrons and friends each and every day. A heartfelt thanks for your enthusiasm and support. We’re looking forward to another wonderful year! GREAT FOOD - LOCAL WINES – MICROBREWS ON TAP - FULL BAR – HAPPY HOUR - 4 HD TVS
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Couch and Hammond Dentistry 970 Camerado Dr. | Cameron Park | 530-677-0723 260 Palladio Pkwy., #1001 | Folsom | 916-805-5077 www.couchandhammonddentistry.com All of us at Couch and Hammond want to give a huge thank you to all of our patients and readers of Style Magazine who voted us #1 Favorite Dentist and #1 Favorite Dental Office. Here’s why we are a good M.A.T.T.C.H. for your family. M - Money matters. We strive to find options that are financially comfortable A - Appearance of your smile is important
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Time Out Spa 2452 Apple Vista Lane | Camino 530-644-0314 | www.timeoutspa.com Thank You, Thank You! for selecting Time Out Spa as Readers' Choice Favorite Spa. We appreciate your continued support and confidence in our pampering services. This month is our 21th Anniversary of pampering. P.S. I would like to thank the staff at Time Out Spa for their team participation, dedication and their stellar services, including our Web Master. ♥ ♥ ♥ Fondly Edie B.
T - Trust that we have your best interest at heart and will respect your time C - Your Comfort is our utmost concern H - Our practice philosophy is centered on your Health
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4615 Missouri Flat Rd. | Placerville 530-626-0239 | www.maxmuscle.com/placerville
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We want to give a big thank you to all of our loyal customers for voting for us and making us the #1 Tanning Salon and the #1 Nutrition Store in Placerville. We are so grateful for your loyalty to us over the past 12 years. We love getting to know all of you and helping you to achieve your fitness goals. We hope that we can continue to bring you great customer service and high quality products for many years to come.
Thank you for voting us as #1 Favorite Family Photographer and #3 Wedding Photographer our second year of business. We are truly humbled by our clients and the community’s support. With over five years of wedding photography experience, we artistically tailor to each photo session to meet our clients’ style—whether you are looking for classic, artistic, vintage, or vibrant. Cheers, Christie and Lacey.
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Mediation & Law Office of Terri A. Smith
Obsessed Events 2319 K Street Sacramento 530-295-8154 www.obsessedevents.com Thank you to the readers for voting us one of your Favorite Wedding Planners! With Obsessed Events you are free to DREAM BIG. We are open, fun and creative and can accommodate budgets large and small. Our team of wedding professionals focus entirely on helping rad people make their dreams a reality.
3294 Royal Drive, Suite 204-B Cameron Park 530-677-5830 www.e-smithlaw.com Sincere thanks to all my clients and Style readers who voted for me. As an experienced Attorney mediator and Wedding Officiant in our local community, I feel blessed that I can assist couples to amicably part from their marriages, and perform ceremonies for couples to joyfully join in matrimony.
4570 Pleasant Valley Rd. Placerville 530-647-1000 www.petbathandbeyond.info Thanks so much to the readers of Style Magazine for voting us a Favorite Pet Store! We carry a complete line of nutritious, safe, healthy foods and treats for your pets plus leashes, collars, grooming supplies and more! If we don't carry it in the store we will special order it for you! We're open M-F 9-6, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-2. We also offer Bar Ale Farm Feed.
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530-622-0799 dianewilkinson@sbcglobal.net Thank you for voting us your Favorite Wedding Caterer! With our catering business approaching 18 years, we continue to serve a diverse clientele and to offer each of our customers a unique experience. Diane was an early proponent for green catering, and as a self proclaimed “locovore”, Diane despises waste and loves local and organic.
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Monster Mini Golf 12401 Folsom Blvd. Rancho Cordova 916-294-0000 www.monsterminigolf.com Favorite Kid's Birthday Place Favorite Kids' Activity Place Thank you for your votes & letting us entertain you! We would not be here without our monster fans! We will continue to bring you happy and GLOWING fun! For information check out our website and “like" us on facebook. Got to GLOW, see you in the dark!
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El Dorado Pet Club 4131 South Shingle Rd., #4 Shingle Springs | 530-676-4442 www.eldoradopetclub.com Kerry is excited to have her small business recognized by Style Magazine Readers' Choice Awards as Favorite Pet Trainer and Favorite Pet Groomer, as well as previously being voted as Favorite Pet Boarding! As owner of the El Dorado Pet Club, Kerry loves to be involved in just about anything “dog.” From training to grooming, to daycare, to boarding, The El Dorado Pet Club covers the canine spectrum.
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Casa Ramos is happy to be your Favorite Mexican Restaurant, Family Restaurant, Favorite Place for Cocktails, and more! Come see why we are the locals pick for so many delicious reasons. Our award winning bartender will create an unforgettable Bartender's Special Margarita just for you! Thank you for voting for Casa Ramos!
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Jammin' Dance & Fitness 6090 Enterprise Dr. Ste. A Diamond Springs 530-626-9242 www.jammindance.com Jammin' Dance Studio is honored to have been voted #1 Dance Studio and #1 Dance Instructor, Kay Lenhart. Jammin' Dance Studio prides itself on providing quality dance and fitness classes for all ages and levels. Under the direction of Kay Lenhart, all instructors are highly trained and produce fun, exciting and professional classes!
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Old Town Grill
J. Marie Events
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444 Main Street Placerville 530-622-2631
Thank you for voting us your Favorite Wedding Planners! Jordan, owner of J. Marie Events, has been serving brides and wedding venues for more than seven years. Jordan's experience in hospitality and her attention to detail creates great outcomes for her clients. Her passion for the industry keeps her in demand!
Thank you! It is very humbling, the continued support we receive from this wonderful community. Thank you to our team at the grill and catering crew who always demonstrate an unparalleled level of concern and excellence. Special thank you to my bride Debbi and little chef Genevieve. I thank our good Lord for placing us here.
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Chef Christian Masse Allez! Good Food on the Go! 4242 Fowler Lane, Suite 101 Diamond Springs 530-621-1160 Allez! humbly accepts once again the award for Favorite Take Out! Award winning chef Christian Masse serves up your favorite recipes in a bistro style Beautiful New Location in the Diamond Center. Offering French and local wines and beer. Enjoy good food on the go or now dine in at our new location!
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Cierra Shae Hair & Makeup Artistry 437 Main Street | Placerville 916-436-6002 www.cierrashae.com Thank you! Being voted #1 Favorite Makeup Artist is such an honor and humbling. As owner, I also couldn’t be more delighted to have my salon Prestige House Of Beaute voted as #1 Favorite Salon a second year in a row! I feel so passionate about my work and pour my heart into it. The opportunities have been endless!
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Chantara Thai Cuisine 4361 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 110 | El Dorado Hills (on the north side of the blvd. near the lake) 916-939-0389 | www.chantaraeldoradohills.com Thank you for continuing to vote Chantara Thai Cuisine as a Favorite Thai Restaurant. We have had the pleasure of serving customers in our beautiful Town Center location in El Dorado Hills for many years. Enjoy indoor dining or our lake-view patio. Party rooms available. Serving traditional Thai food in an authentic Thai setting. As one customer said "The best Thai food we've ever eaten." Let us serve you Monday-Sunday. We offer convenient online ordering.
Country Elegance 4496 Missouri Flat Road Placerville 530-622-9338 We are so grateful to be headed into or 29th year! Our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful customers for voting us #1 Gift Shop and #1 in Home Decor this year. If you have never been in to visit us, please come in for a look around, as you will be amazed. We sell beautiful stoves and fireplaces, yet almost every square foot is filled with home decor, seasonal merchandise, and a wide array of gift ideas. We are proud to offer quality wood stoves, fireplaces, and gas stoves at very competitive prices. These products are designed to heat your home economically and serve you well for years to come. So many of our county residents worry about power outages, and these products will assure you are warm and cozy VISIT US SOON FOR: •Wood and Gas Stoves, and Fireplaces •Pellet BBQ Smokers, and BBQ Spices •Unique Home Decor •Gifts and Decorative Accessories •Women’s Boutique & Bling and Purses •Candles, Yard Flags & Spinners, Floral, Mudpaint, Scented Wax, Melters, and So Much More!! Complimentary gift wrap year round Coffee and Tea Offered for your enjoyment while you shop.
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Placerville Flowers On Main 318 Main Street | Placerville 530-622-1121 | www.PlacervilleFlowersOnMain.com Thank you to our amazing customers for voting us Favorite Florist! We pride ourselves on offering the most unique designs and freshest flowers, and it’s only because of our creative customers that we feel encouraged to do so. So thank you Placerville! We are a full service florist, providing delivery for all occasions to Placerville and nearby communities 6 days a week. We also provide yearround floral design classes. Call to inquire about our current schedule. In addition to our everyday orders, we also provide floral for special events, weddings, and funerals. Visit our website and order today!!
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Goldorado Animal Hospital 3460 Palmer Dr. | Cameron Park 530-677-8387 | www.goldoradoanimalhospital.com Goldorado Animal Hospital is honored to have Dr. Barnes selected the area’s Favorite Veterinarian, #3 Favorite Pet Boarding, and #4 Favorite Pet Groomer. We have loved serving this wonderful community for the past 26 years. With our recent expansion and remodel we are prepared to serve you even better. As one of the area’s most advanced and experienced pet healthcare facilities, we provide urgent and routine care, and wellness programs. You may rest assured that you and your pets will be in the very best of hands. To better serve you we are now open Wednesdays until 8pm.
Alisa Troise 916-798-4536 | www.troiseisthechoice.com Being a 3rd Generation Realtor has made this profession second nature to Alisa. She combined her years as an Interior Designer with her love of Real Estate, Negotiating & Strategizing. As a Certified Negotiations Expert and former Toastmasters’ President, her advanced communications skills make all the difference! She consistently provides win-win solutions for all those involved in a transaction while obtaining the best outcome possible for her clients.
Massage Envy Spa - El Dorado Hills 4510 Post St., Ste. 340 | El Dorado Hills 916-941-6850 | www.massageenvy.com Massage Envy Spa (next to Nugget Market) in El Dorado Hills, thanks Style readers for voting us one of their favorite places for massage! With our customized massages and Murad Healthy Skin facials, we can help relieve stress, decrease anxiety, increase energy and improve your skin's texture, tone and appearance. Our professional massage therapists and estheticians will customize your session every visit. Our convenient late night and weekend hours accommodates your busy schedule. Come in after shopping at Nugget or make it a date night including dinner and a movie right here in Town Center! Start your healthier lifestyle by calling 916-941-6850 or schedule online at www. massageenvy.com/clinics/CA/El-Dorado-Hills.aspx.
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When listing a home Alisa provides valuable Staging advice as well as suggestions on the best “return on investment” for any needed repairs or updates. She works closely with her clients to make their home stand apart from the competition. Homeowners can be assured their home will be professionally presented on all marketing levels. When working with Buyers she puts their interests first and pro-actively helps them find the right home for them. She knows the importance of staying up-to-date on market trends and area inventory and keeps her clients continually updated. Alisa has been a Top Producing Agent since 2007, a 5-Star Zillow Agent, Re/Max 100% Club and has earned the following Designations; CNE – Certified Negotiations Expert CDPE – Certified Distressed Property Expert CIAS – Certified Investor Agent Specialist ASP - Accredited Staging Professional
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CONGRATULATIONS to Marshall Medical Center’s
Style Readers’ Choice Award Winners!
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Marshall’s caring, experienced providers remain favorites in our community. From primary care and pediatrics, to women’s health and cosmetic services, Style Magazine readers know they can trust Marshall for outstanding care close to home. This year’s honorees from Marshall are:
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Favorite Medical Spa Marshall Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa
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Reginald Rice Jr., MD & Ginger Machado, Licensed Clinical Esthetician
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Favorite Pediatrician Ulrich Hacker, MD Marshall Pediatrics
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Favorite Pediatrician Nicole Shorrock, MD Marshall Whole Child Health
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Favorite Pediatrican Brett Christiansen, MD Marshall Pediatrics 4341 Golden Center Drive Placerville 530-626-1144
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Favorite Doctor Kenneth Nelson, MD Marshall OB/GYN Placerville 1095 Marshall Way Placerville 530-344-5470
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Favorite Doctor Michael Jones, MD Marshall OB/GYN Placerville 1095 Marshall Way Placerville 530-344-5470
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Favorite Doctor Taylor Vance, MD Marshall Orthopedics
Favorite Doctor for Cosmetic Services Reginald Rice, MD Marshall Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa 4300 Golden Center Drive, Suite D Placerville 530-344-2000
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Favorite General Practitioner Gerardo Galang, MD Marshall Family & Internal Medicine - Placerville 1095 Marshall Way Placerville 530-626-2920
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All of us here at Prestige House of Beaute would like to thank our clients, friends and family for such outward support! We owe our success to all of you! We would also like to congratulate our very own Emily Martin for her award of #1 Favorite Hairstylist! We are a full service hair salon. We want to offer you the best experience possible and exceed your expectations. At Prestige, hair is our culture keeping our skill at the highest standards of the industry. You can be at ease knowing you’re in the hands of our educated and experienced professional stylists providing you with the latest styles in cut and coloring. We have the most stylists nominated for El Dorado County’s STYLE reader’s choice awards than any other salon. We offer superior retail products and colour line to our clients! We are a Davines exclusive salon, a family owned and operated company founded in Parma, Italy on the idea of building worldwide sustainable beauty. “Quality to us means having the freedom to create the best products with attention and respect for our environment, using high grade, natural ingredients.” –Davines. Quality product means quality results! We hope to see you soon!
Automotive Excellence 4600 Missouri Flat Road | Placerville 530-622-2701 www.autoxonline.com Thank you to all of our loyal clients for choosing us at Automotive Excellence as your #1 Auto Repair Shop and favorite Smog Shop this year! Since 1999 we have been family-owned and operated, and we believe that quality workmanship and friendly, honest, and affordable service are the most important aspects of any business. We are a full service facility, performing everything from diagnostic and repair to factory maintance and tire services. We are also a certified STAR smog test and repair station, AAA approved, and as a Napa Autocare facility we offer a 24 month/24,000 mile warranty on most repairs. We provide RV services, fleet services, and accept most aftermarket warranties on all makes and models. For your convenience, we offer early and late drop-off, and don’t forget to ask about our financing program that may be availabe for your repairs! If you haven’t been in to see us yet, we invite you to make an appointment. We stand behind our word and our work and look forward to providing the members of our community with excellent service! Thank you again, Ross, Randi, and the team here at Automotive Excellence
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Voted #1 Casual Restaurant, #1 Salad Place, and Favorite Wine Bar! Celebrating their 9th year in business, Heyday Café continues to present fresh California Cuisine with French and Italian influences. Never pretentious, always fun and fresh. The friendly and knowledgeable staff take pride in their work and welcome your comments and questions about the menu, wines, and local area history. Heyday serves lunch six days a week and dinner seven days a week and pours over 40 local, regional, and international wines by the glass. Their carefully composed “wine flights” are a great way to discover the nuances between varietals or maybe a new favorite! Their eclectic beer selection on draft and in bottles offers a great choice for the beer enthusiast too. Favorite dishes include artisan salads, panini, thin-crust specialty pizzas, house-made soups, appetizers “meant for sharing” and entrées celebrating family recipes and regional ingredients. Reservations are encouraged as tables and bar seats can fill up quickly. The owners also invite you to try their sister restaurant, “The Independent Restaurant and Bar” on upper Main Street.
The Independent Restaurant and Bar 629 Main Street | Placerville 530-344-7645 www.independentplacerville.com
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Voted Favorite Overall Restaurant, Favorite Outdoor Dining and Favorite Romantic Restaurant! The Independent Restaurant and Bar offers a refreshing place for gatherings of family and friends in the Emerald Street Building on upper Main Street in Placerville. Come and enjoy the modern rustic setting which includes cozy indoor dining and a convivial bar. In addition, outdoor dining is available on the private garden patio. Now in their fourth year, the Independent remains focused on its American fusion menu prepared with the freshest ingredients. The full bar is top tier with innovative creations featuring fresh-squeezed juices, infused liquors, and signature cocktails mixed by their friendly and professional staff. Operating as a “scratch kitchen” the work begins early at The Independent, where meats, cheeses, and freshdelivered produce are all prepared daily for lunch and dinner service. Creative weekend specials are a hallmark of the Independent and savvy patrons know they sell out quickly. Call and speak to the friendly staff for information and reservations or follow the Independent on Facebook to see current weekend specials. The Independent serves lunch and dinner seven days/week and Brunch on Sunday.
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Dr. Shawn McDonald and his staff would like to thank his patients and others in the community for distinguishing our office as El Dorado County Foothills Style Readers’ Choice Award for Favorite Eye Doctor. Dr. McDonald is Board Certified in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease and an active member of both the American and California Optometric Associations. We have always strived to provide our patients with the most professional service available from the latest in diagnostic technology to one of the largest selections of quality eyewear in the area. Our Board Certified Opticians are committed to excellence and are always accessible to answer any questions that you may have. Again, our sincere appreciation for voting us Favorite Eye Doctor.
Dr. Christa Clark 2220 E Bidwell Folsom 916-983-9895 www.clarkplasticsurgery.com Thank you for voting Dr. Clark as Favorite Doctor for Cosmetic Procedures. Attention to detail combined with an extensive knowledge of plastic surgery is what sets apart Dr. Christa Clark as a plastic surgeon in Sacramento. As a woman in the field of plastic surgery, she connects with her patients on a deep level. She is guided by a personal and professional commitment to provide surgical solutions that will leave her patients looking and feeling their best. If you are considering plastic surgery or are just looking to non-surgically enhance your look, take a minute to research Dr. Christa Clark. Her professional life is built on the trust of her patients. That trust is earned through a thorough understanding of their cosmetic goals and her extensive knowledge of the most sophisticated plastic surgery procedures. She is trained in a range of facial and body plastic surgery techniques, and has extensive experience in breast augmentation and Mommy Makeover procedures. She makes sure to take the time to get to know each patient who walks into her office. There is a reason she was voted as Favorite Doctor for Cosmetic Procedures. Favorite Doctor for Cosmetic Procedures: 2010, 2011 & 2015
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Steve Stymeist Collision Centers Main Office: 3948 Hwy 49 | Placerville 530-622-7588 www.StymeistAutoBody.com Steve Stymeist Auto & RV Collision Centers has been voted #1 Reader’s Choice many times. Thank you to everyone who voted! We are a 33-year-old family business with the goal to bring big-city technology to the El Dorado and Amador counties. We are a PEOPLE-FIRST group of folks. Our customers love us—and not only for our free shuttle service and complimentary Starbucks coffee! We're convenient and easy to work with. Our technicians are certified and factory trained. We use cutting edge equipment and technology, and the materials we use are environmentally safe. We will repair your auto, truck, RV or boat, any make, model or size, and return it to its original safe and beautiful condition. RV MIRACLE WORKERS Our RV techs repair all makes and classes, motorhomes, fifth-wheels, travel trailers, even full-size RV coaches in our Class-A-size paint booths. We repair interior and exterior damage to body, trim, fiberglass, SMC, plastic and Gelcoat, including custom fabrication and custom painting. See our website for before and after pics. WINTERIZE YOUR RV Your RV is a big investment. Winterizing it properly prevents nasty surprises and keeps your RV looking and working like new. We know RVs, inside and out. There's no one better qualified to put your RV to sleep for winter and bring it out of hibernation in the spring. We're fast, thorough, and good with the details. See our 16-checklist on our website. ELIMINATE RV LEAKS RV water leaks are damaging and expensive. Technicians at Stymeist Auto Body use European-made equipment to easily find leaks by putting the entire RV under gentle pressure from the inside. As air escapes, it makes bubbles where rainwater may be getting inside. CONTACT US Free online or phone estimates for cars, trucks and RVs. El Dorado County (530) 622-7588, Amador County (209) 223-7788. StymeistAutoBody.com
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Sweetie Pie's 577 Main Street | Placerville 530-642-0128 | www.sweetiepies.biz
1063 Locust Avenue | Placerville 530-622-5900 www.thetoytech.com
Sweetie Pie's sends out a great big THANK YOU! for voting for us. We will be celebrating our 26th anniversary in November all because of your support. From our Best Bakery we bring you wonderful treats and now gluten free delights! We always have something new and tasty from our bakery. The Best Breakfast will delight you with scrumptious and satisfying choices, from big fluffy omelets to scratch buttermilk pancakes! Don't forget the Olallieberry muffins, pancakes, pies jams and syrup—a real treat! It's Fall and time to think Pies and warm and cozy breakfasts. We vote our customers 'Best Customers'!
We at The Toy Tech would like to thank all of our loyal customers for letting us serve all of your vehicle repair and maintenance needs over the past 3 years. We truly appreciate each & every vote for us in the categories for Favorite Auto Repair & Favorite Oil Change. Your vehicle care is of the utmost importance to us and we look forward to seeing you all this coming year for any vehicle needs you may have. Our normal business hours are Monday - Friday 8am-5:30pm.
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Bark Avenue Ken and Robin Mizell 4311 Town Center Boulevard | El Dorado Hills 916-941-7400 Thank you to all our loyal Bark Avenue customers for voting us one of your Favorite Pet Supply Stores and Favorite Grooming Salons 8 years in a row! We are a locally owned and operated store that specializes in quality pet foods and treats to make your four-legged friends happy and healthy! Bark Avenue offers a full service grooming salon and a do-it-yourself dog wash. And, we focus on healthy food and treat options at reasonable prices. None of this could be possible without you, our amazing customers. From our pack to yours… Woof, Woof, Meow!
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Conforti Plumbing 530-622-0202 A special thanks to all our customers for voting us #1 again. We pride ourselves on providing prompt, professional service at reasonable rates. With stocked service vehicles and a warehouse of repair parts and water heaters, we have the resources and expertise to resolve all your plumbing needs. We offer “Service You Can Trust.” Our plumbers are background checked and experienced. The quality of our work is excellent and our customer service is exceptional. That’s why most of our work comes from repeat customers and referrals. 2009-2015: Plumber
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Party Royal Rentals
100 Placerville Drive | Placerville 530-642-0404 | www.imaginationtheater.net
3970 Durock Rd. | Shingle Springs 530-676-4453 | www.partyroyalrentals.com
Good Stories! Good Times! Good Company! The mission of Imagination Theater is to tell good stories well in an atmosphere of trust, respect, personal growth, and challenge. Located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Imagination Theater brings quality, live community theater to Placerville and El Dorado County. IT! has grown over the last sixteen years into a professionally-administered, highly-creative, and family oriented performing arts company. Reserve your tickets now for the holiday show, Mary Poppins, opening November 27 through December 22 followed by the comedy, Lend Me a Tenor opening February 12 through March 6, 2016. See you at the show!
arty Royal Rentals has El Dorado County's largest inventory in event P rentals. We provide everything needed to make your day memorable & hassle-free. We are your one stop shop for affordable elegance. Family owned & operated since 1960, we have proudly served El Dorado County & surrounding areas for four generations.
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Rev. Dr. Pattie Weber
4079 Cameron Park Dr. | Cameron Park 530-677-5205 | www.wallyspizzabar.com
Senior Minister of the Spiritual Center for Positive Living 3104 Ponte Morino Dr. | Cameron Park www.scpositiveliving.com
Thank you to everyone who voted for Wally's Pizza Bar as the Favorite Pizza Place and Favorite Sports Bar in El Dorado County! Since we opened in January 2015 we have been working very hard to not only be recognized for our great pizza and ultimate Sports Bar, but to be recognized within the community as well. Wally's Pizza Bar is a family owned and operated business. We have truly enjoyed living here since 1979, and now we’re also very excited about running a business in Cameron Park!
The Spiritual Center for Positive Living is a hip, vibrant spiritual community. We’re the place Deepak Chopra and Oprah would visit if they came into town. SCPL honors the love, power, and presence of God within us. SCPL is a place to get serious on your spiritual journey, make lasting changes in your life, and find like-minded friends with whom to share time and transformation. Teachings from the Bible, Bhagavad Gita, A Course In Miracles, Science of Mind, Self Realization and Buddhism are all part of the wisdom taught in the classes and Sunday talks at SCPL. Come join us! 2013 - 2015: Wedding Officiate, Spiritual Leader
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Main St. Yoga
Snowline Hospice
447 Main Street | Placerville 530-748-3513 | www.mainstyoga.com
Serving the Western Slope to Greater Sacramento 916-817-2338 | 530-621-7820 24/7 www.SnowlineHospice.org
A heartfelt thank you for voting us Favorite Yoga Studio two years in a row. We value the diversity of students in our community and our doors are open seven days a week. Main St. Yoga teachers specialize in Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Easy Flow, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Gentle/Therapeutic, Meditation, and Yoga 101 for beginners. Please see the schedule at mainstyoga. com. All levels are equally welcome. To show more appreciation for Best Studio status, bring in this ad to attend any class as our guest (one promotion per person) or come to our free easy-flow class at noon on Wednesdays. Namaste
Hospice is a special kind of care given to people nearing the end of their lives. We are here to help patients and families bear what may seem unbearable, to work towards relief of physical, emotional and spiritual distress, and to enable patients to live well during this precious and important time with as much meaning and dignity as possible. Your generous donations and shopping visits to our stores ensure that we are able to help everyone. We are VERY GRATEFUL to this compassionate community. Thank you for voting us your #1 Favorite Charitable Organization and Favorite Place to Volunteer.
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Team members from left to right: James Mattingly, Alex Olguin, Brent Lockwood, Richard Wilson, Austin Willey Starting front Left Pepe’ Cisneros, Nikki Crumley, Jesus Cisneros, Jonathan Cisneros.
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Bayshore Painters Inc.
Contemporary Fashions since 1974 1245 Broadway | Placerville 530-622-9767 | www.offbroadwayfashions.com
3830 Dividend Dr. Ste. C | Shingle Springs 530-676-3274 | www.bayshorepaints.us
Thank you for your vote of confidence El Dorado County. We are honored to be voted #1 Women's Clothing Store. Thanks to all our loyal customers and our amazing staff, we are celebrating 41 years of continued success. Enjoy shopping in a fun and friendly atmosphere where our customers are like family. Check out our fantastic selection of fashions & accessories with unique styles you won't find in the mall. Ask about our preferred customer card for extra savings. New Fall Fashions arriving daily featuring Tribal Sportswear - Jag Jeans Euro - FDJ French Dressing - Multiples Slim Sation - Bila - Parsley & Sage - Jess & Jane - Cactus - Sienna Rose
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Thank you so much to our clients, friends, family and Style Magazine readers for voting us one of your Favorite Painting Contractors in El Dorado County for 5 years in a row! We are very honored. Our goal is to always put our best foot forward and offer quality craftsmanship provided by our in-house painting professionals, our top quality products and our exceptional customer service. Bayshore Painters, Inc. is celebrating its 20th year in business! Since 1995 we have been serving El Dorado and surrounding counties and pride ourselves on continuing to build long lasting business relationships with each and every one of our clients. Call us to set up a free estimate and color consultation.
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Favorite Burger & Fries Joint Favorite Outdoor Dining • Favorite Sports Bar Photo credit: Gold Country / On Tap Magazine
Danette Inman
Relish Burger Bar
Danette's Brick Oven Pub 2875 Ray Lawyer Dr. | Placerville 530-622-7420 | www.danettesbrickovenpub.com
1000 White Rock Rd | El Dorado Hills 916-933-3111 | www.relishburgerbar.com
Just a shout out to all who took the time to vote me Favorite Waitperson 3 years running. I have waited tables in this great community for over 20 years and have meant some amazing folks along the way! I definitely take great pride in the customer service which I can offer along with freshly prepared foods with top quality ingredients. Stop on in to Danette’s Brick Oven Pub and see why we were voted number one! Football season has arrived and we are ready! 5 large TVs, NFL ticket, 30 draft beers and of course Great service!
Fausel Ranch 4881 Hanks Exchange | Placerville 530-622-4390
36 Handles 1010 White Rock Rd. | El Dorado Hills 916-941-3606 | www.36handles.com Thank you to our diners and the readers of Style for voting Relish the #1 Favorite Burger & Fries Joint, #1 Favorite Outdoor Dining and for voting 36 Handles the #1 Favorite Sports Bar. We look forward to welcoming you again to a fabulous burger, great drinks, and to experience our outdoor dining. Come and enjoy one of our 36 beers on tap at our pub. Kids eat free on Sundays at Relish and kids eat free on Saturday at 36 Handles!
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Placerville Hardware Inc. 441 Main Street | Placerville 530-622-1151 www.placervillehardware.com
Being a small business owner and surviving in this changing town, we are thankful for our customers blessings and support! The Fausel Family would like to thank all our customers who have supported us through four generations in business. This year Placerville Hardware was voted Favorite Local Store by the readers of Style magazine while Fausel Ranch was voted Favorite Wedding Venue. Voting us favorite local store for Placerville Hardware is rewarding to our family and staff. Over the years our customers have helped make us what we are. It has been our customers who started the expressions, "If they don't have it you don't need it" and "Always shop Placerville Hardware first". It's also daily that we hear people walk in the store and say, "this is the store that has everything." We are very proud to be a part of the El Dorado Couty community and can only hope for another four generations of support.
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Beth Sogaard Catering 866-441-BETH www.chefbethcatering.com www.facebook.com/bethsogaardcatering
Thank you for voting us Favorite Caterer and Favorite Wedding Caterer five years in a row! Food is our passion here at Beth Sogaard Catering. A beautiful selection of dishes can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. No matter what the occasion, whether a sitdown reception for 200 or an intimate picnic in the wine country for 2, we can make it delicious and memorable.
Back Forty Texas BBQ 3977 Durock Road, #205 Shingle Springs 530-676-4040 www.backforty.us/locations/ shingle-springs Back Forty Texas BBQ would like to thank all of our fantastic customers and Style magazine readers for voting us Best BBQ. We know that with out you we wouldn't be selling BBQ. THANK YOU!
Helwig Winery 11555 Shenandoah Rd. | Plymouth 209-245-5200 www.helwigwinery.com Helwig Winery would like to thank Style readers for placing us in the TOP THREE FOR WEDDING VENUES (Style-El Dorado County Foothills Edition) and voting us NUMBER ONE WINERY (Style-Folsom El Dorado Hills Edition)!! Open just over four years and located in beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Helwig Winery has continually strived to offer both award winning wines and a one of a kind wedding venue! With 360 degree sweeping views, an underground wine cave and an outdoor pavilion, Helwig Winery has so much to offer anyone wanting an unforgettable event. Another attribute is Helwig Winery’s on-site event coordinator Kathleen Mahan. With her bachelor’s degree in interior design and after helping several design clients with their own private events and weddings, Kathleen decided to broaden her focus and entered the events world in 2006. She is currently President of the Sacramento Chapter of National Association for Catering and Events (NACE). “I love working with my brides! It is such a special day for them and making sure it exceeds their expectation at Helwig is truly what I strive for.” Helwig Winery offers so much for those looking for the perfect venue: tables, fruitwood Chiavari chairs, ivory linens, china, crystal and flatware are just some of the standard items included with the facility. Not only do people love our wine, but couples love getting married here too!
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Uppity Pup 4604 Enterprise Court Diamond Springs 530-626-1530 www.uppitypup.com Our goal is to provide exceptional care and personal service for your dog in a clean, safe and fun environment. We are open 7 days a week and most holidays. Drop by any time for a tour of our climate controlled dog boarding and doggie daycare facility.
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Dick's Carpet One Floor & Home
4663 Golden Foothill Pkwy. | El Dorado Hills 916-933-2500 www.edhpartyrentals.com
6516 Commerce Way | Diamond Springs 530-642-4200 www.dickscarpetone.com
Thank you so much to the readers of Style Magazine for voting for us as one of your Favorite Wedding Rentals businesses in Folsom, El Dorado Hills and the surrounding communities! From corporate party events to personal events, no event is too small or to large for El Dorado Hills Party Rentals to make sure that you will have nothing but the BEST party ever! Call for an appointment to visit our beautiful showroom. We will work with you to guarantee your event is just what you envisioned.
Dick’s Carpet One would like to thank our loyal customers for voting us the #1 Floor Covering Store and favorite Window Covering Store serving El Dorado County. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority and has been since 1964. Whether you are shopping for carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, window coverings, or even area rugs, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in our beautiful 10,000 square foot showroom. Don’t forget to ask about our Beautiful Guarantee™.
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Dr. Ric Delgadillo Crossroads Veterinary Hospital 694 Pleasant Valley Road | Diamond Springs 530-642-9504 | CrossroadsVetDiamondSprings.com I am honored to be selected as the area's Favorite Veterinarian by the readers of Style Magazine. I have been so fortunate to have served this wonderful community for the past 15 years. From the moment you walk through our door, you'll notice the Crossroads difference. As one of the area's most advanced and experienced pet health care facilities, we provide urgent and routine care. You may rest assured that you and your pets will be in the very best of hands.
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Zia's 4364 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 110 | El Dorado Hills 916-939-9427 | www.ziasgelato.com Award winning Zia’s has been a Style readership favorite for years. Founded in Placerville in 2009, Zia’s moved to El Dorado Hills in early 2014. Their hand crafted Italian Ice Cream is made from scratch, on site from whole fruits, nuts, & berries and are truly worthy of a visit. Traditional espresso beverages & whole loose-leaf teas, as well as house made breakfast & dessert pastries from Pastry Chef Robert Cannon’s culinary team, are served in an upscale setting. Zia’s is an Italian Espresso & Gelato Bar experience in the heart of El Dorado Hills Town Center. Taste the difference!
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let it flow Save the Salmon
B
eneath a dusty autumn sun, the Sacramento River flows. And beneath the whorls and ripples of its impenetrable green water, the great fish return. King salmon. They’re back, invisible, save for the occasional splash on the surface or chaotic rip on a h o p e f u l f i s h e r m a n ’s rod. Otherwise, they lurk beneath the surface like restless subconscious thoughts. The Sacramento River wa te r s h e d i s h o m e to the second largest run of returning fall king salmon in the lower 48. Only the Columbia has more. This year, there will be an estimated 700,000 returning after three to four years at sea, in waters as distant as Alaska. Yep—it’s possible that the “Alaska-caught” salmon you bought for $30 a pound actually came from the Sacramento River or one of its tributaries. But don’t feel bad for not knowing— they’ve never been very good about sending postcards. As of 2013, the FOR MORE TOM’S TAKES AND... economic value of sport WHAT’S COMING and commercial salmon NEXT MONTH? fishing in California alone DON’T MISS STYLE’S added up to $182 million. “THANKSGIVING I’m pretty sure at least RECIPES FROM LOCAL a tenth of that was from CHEFS,” PLUS MUCH me, buying gear to try to MORE, VISIT STYLEEDC.COM catch them. They’ve been coming back to the valley for a millennium, navigating their way along the coast with that miraculous ability they have to locate the waters of their birth without 66 styleedc.com - October 2015
so much as Siri to give an address to. And let’s not forget they’re doing this entirely underwater. At least birds have the benefit of seeing where they are. It’s utterly impossible for us to relate to—I get disoriented if I close my eyes in the shower. Not to mention that from the moment they hatch, they’ve been dodging more obstacles than a contestant on American Ninja Warrior— the jaws of predators, the poisons of pollution, fishing nets, lures (some of those, mine). I am in awe of their ability to survive. But the past few years have been a m o n g th e i r to u g h e s t te s t s ye t— returning to a watershed left low and warm by record drought. Meanwhile, the water that is left is being fought over like the last beer in a frat house fridge. Sure, as long as there are hatcheries like
Nimbus on the American River (which of course is a tributary of the Sacramento and a great place to actually see these wondrous creatures), the salmon have a chance. But studies have shown hatchery salmon don’t have nearly the survival instinct—the street smarts, if you will— of wild salmon. Born into tough neighborhoods of moving water and river gravel, wild fingerlings a r e j u s t w a r i e r. A s adults, they’re better at surviving. So the more wild salmon there are, the healthier the population will be. But wild salmon feel the impact of drought the most. They need cool water. Without it, many of the eggs will die without even hatching. But as our reservoirs draw down further and further, the task of maintaining cooler river water becomes tougher and tougher. I don’t have an answer to California’s water future or know if there even is one that works for everyone and everything. In the short-term, I hope this winter El Niño hits us like a fire hose. But in the long-term, I’m at a loss. I do know I am going to root for the salmon, and not just because I fish for them. Even if I don’t catch one (which is often), I love just knowing they’re out there. There’s something about them that’s as majestic as any redwood grove, as rugged as the Big Sur coastline, as timeless as our golden hills. It would be a shame to reach a day when their splashes are heard no more.
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Illustration by David Norby.
by Tom Mailey
6 YEARS IN A ROW!