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longing to hibernate after all the holiday hoopla is quite interesting. While summer babies revel with pool parties and backyard barbecues, my shindigs typically consist of ice-skating or making gingerbread

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It’s also quite customary for friends and family to hand me one gift (wrapped in snowmanstudded paper with a shiny gold bow) and

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Birthday!” (If they remember, that is.) But this has always been my norm, and since I keep my glass of spiked eggnog half full, I can honestly say that December really is the most wonderful time of the year.

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Christmastime—and all the hustle and bustle it entails— we’re here to help. As Style’s gift to you, our dear readers, we present you with this issue— and what a present it is! In our annual holiday gift guide, ”50+ Fab Finds for All,” rest assured

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might need a jolt of java to keep the pep in your step. Thankfully, in the The Hit List, we have our “5 Favorite Coffee Shops,” whose offerings will surely do the trick of making you merry and bright once again. Also inside this month’s glossy-print pages? “Must-See Christmas Lights” around town in The 10 Spot; the recipe

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

Mary: Listen to your mother.

Jack: Take school seriously.

Q: What comes to you naturally?

Mary: Gardening and crafting.

Jack: Eating.

Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Mary and Jack: Telemarketers.

Q: What are you most proud of?

Mary: My children and grandchildren.

Jack: Being married all these years.

Q: Favorite humanitarian cause?

Mary: The Salvation Army Jack: SPCA

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ary Pratt remembers the day she met Jack as if it were yesterday.

“We were at a church event. He was 19, and I was 13,” she recalls, adding with a laugh, “He doesn’t remember, because he was there to see another girl.”

Many years later, they met again while both working for the Placerville Fruit Growers Association, and this time, the timing was right. Now, nearly six decades of marriage later, the Pratts are still going strong, united by their mutual passion for making a difference in the lives of others—so much so that they’re the recent recipients of the 2016 El Dorado County Seniors of the Year Award.

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children, both were longtime volunteers for local fire departments: Jack as a firefighter, and Mary as a member of the women’s auxiliary. The pair has also been active members of the Sherriff’s Team Active Retirees, or STAR, an organization that assigns area retirees to patrol the community and ensure residents’ safety.

As retired seniors themselves, the Pratts are especially drawn to activities that provide a better quality of life for elderly and disabled members of the community.

Through STAR’s You Are Not Alone (YANA) program, the Pratts make regular check-in calls to housebound seniors and disabled people. This month, they will send each of their clients a Christmas card—a way

FAVORITES Author/writer: John Shelby Spong (Mary); James Patterson (Jack) Guilty pleasure: Shopping (Mary); Mexican food (Jack) Meal in town: Fiesta Lime Chicken at Applebee’s (Mary); Country-Fried Steak at Denny’s (Jack) Memory: Birth of our children (Mary); getting married (Jack) Movie: Gone with the Wind (Mary); Pretty Woman (Jack) Musician/band: Alabama (Mary); Hank Williams (Jack) of reminding them that someone cares.

For the Pratts, giving back is a reward in itself, not to mention it keeps them active and involved in the community postretirement. “It’s better than sitting on the sofa like a couch potato!” jokes Jack.

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Q: What’s next?

Mary: Keep on volunteering.

Jack: Stay healthy.

what’sup KNOW A STELLAR TEEN…who goes n October 29, Boys and beyond what’s expected Girls Club El Dorado and inspires all who cross We s t e r n S l o p e c e l their path? Email info@ stylemg.com with your favorite ebrated the grand opening of LOCAL astounding youth’s its new Placerville Clubhouse, name and tell us why they’re which is sited at 2840 Mallard such an all-star. 20 Under 20 will be featured Lane. Designed by local architect in an upcoming and board member Charles Downs, issue. the 15,000-square-foot space features

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multiple rooms, including a music room, art room and huge gymnasium, and will be open Mondays thru Fridays from 2-6 p.m. For more info, visit bgce.org/placerville-clubhouse...

Give a warm welcome to Fine Arts School in the Pines, which recently made the move to 492 Main Street in Placerville. The nonprofit isgeared to people who enjoy the arts, and either want to learn a new medium or enhance their skills at the instruction of accomplished artists and sculptors...Head to the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Gym on December 2 from 4:30-6 p.m. for Cookies with Santa, where he will greet kids and take notes on their wish lists; Santa’s helpers will also serve cookies and hot chocolate...Calling all kids! The man in red is busy getting ready for the holiday season, and his elves will deliver Christmas wish lists to the North Pole thru December 15. Letters can be deposited in the holiday mailbox at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Gym or mailed in a self-addressed stamped envelope to: SANTA, North Pole, c/o El Dorado Hills CSD, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. For more info, visit edhcsd.org...Support small, independent businesses on Placerville’s Main Street by shopping at Merry Merchant Marketplace. Thru December 31, present a Christmas tree receipt from a local tree farm at participating businesses, and receive special offers and discounts...From December 10-11, spread holiday cheer by supporting Toys for Tots, as they collect toys and donations at the Bell Tower from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m...Imagination Theater is pleased to announce that tickets for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland—running through the month of February—are on sale for $12 until the end of December. For more info, visit imaginationtheater.net...On December 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Henry’s Steakhouse inside Red Hawk Casino is hosting a Gift Basket Auction and Holiday Luncheon. Give back to the community by donating a basket or bidding on one. Auction proceeds will be used to create food baskets for local families who have been identified by the El Dorado County Office of Education as qualified recipients. To donate a basket and for more info, call Cathy Zuber at 530-621-5885...A new watering hole, Placerville Public House, recently opened at 414 Main Street and offers food and drink specials every day of the week, live music on Fridays and Saturdays, local beer and wine, and bites like Korean beef sliders and house-made cinnamon flan. To view the full menu, visit placervillepublichouse. com...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual Healthy Living feature.

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is the season for togetherness and gift giving, and who better to give to than the children of your own community?

Because of the generous donations community members and organizations make to the City of Placerville’s Recreation for Youth Fund, about 150 local kids are able to take one of the enriching classes Placerville’s Recreation and Parks Division offers on an annual basis. If families with financial constraints meet the requirements for receiving youth assistance, the fund will (currently) pay for 50 percent of their child’s program registration once every six months.

Established in 1995 to serve the youth of El Dorado County, 100 percent of every donation goes directly to the fund for disbursement to the children who apply. The City of Placerville believes every youngster deserves the chance to learn to paint, dance, swim, and play basketball—among other activities—but sadly, funds are running low.

Help keep this program alive and make sure no child is turned away. By donating, you not only do a good deed, but your name (or your organization’s name) is posted in the Recreation and Parks Activity Guide, which is delivered to over 10,000 residents three times a year.

—Julie Burnsides To donate, call 530-642-5232 or mail your contribution to 549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667.

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ammy Garza opened Camino’s Main Street Dessert Bar—a storefront to her successful catering service—in September. Specializing in smaller-sized tastes and minis of her delectable sweet treats—always made with high-quality, local-whenever-possible ingredients—Garza also offers a drool-worthy dessert bar for weddings, parties and other special events. Flavors here are offered “with a twist”—think savory cheese croissants with smoky bacon. The shop also serves breakfast and lunch, espresso drinks, smoothies and even homemade treats for four-legged friends. What they’re most known for, however, is their deceivably simple-sounding Chocolate Chip Cookies. On my most recent visit, I gave the hefty cookies a try. Made using butter, Guittard milk chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, with a chewy-soft interior and baked-to-golden-brown exterior, they were definitely pinnacles of perfection. Served in the chic café with a side of friendly, homegrown hospitality—I was in cookie heaven. What’s more, Garza and her crew give back to the community; extra food gets donated to the Upper Room Dining Hall, and they participate in events annually to help feed the hungry. Main Street Dessert Bar, 3400 Carson Court, Placerville. 530644-2554, mainstreetdesserts.com.

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ask the experts Q:

What’s the best wine to pair with fresh fish?

A: Fresh salmon that’s been poached in a Dijon dill cream sauce pairs nicely with red or white wine. Wild Horse Pinot Noir starts out with flavors of strawberry pie on the palate, unfolding into a rich velvety finish; Boeger Pinot Gris has a

sweet aroma of honeysuckle, pear and nectarine with a medium palate. With that said, wine is enjoyable when served with any fish; just remember not to take wine too seriously—have fun with it!

—Michelle Schanel, Chef/Owner The Snooty Frog 3300 Coach Lane, Suite E3, Cameron Park 530-677-9025, snootyfrog.com

Q:

I’ve lived in my home for 10-plus years and have noticed my white carpet is changing color and doesn’t return to its original color after a carpet cleaning.

Is it time to replace it?

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Carpet is a type of fabric, so it’s important to compare it to other fabrics.

If you have a white towel that gets a spot on it or gets dirty, many times you can get it clean by washing it or treating the stain; however, over the years, you’ll probably notice the white towel starts to look a little dingy, and the white color isn’t as crisp. This may be what you’re experiencing with your white carpet and, unfortunately, this aging process usually isn’t reversible.

—Jared Sattler Dick’s Carpet One Floor and Home 6516 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs 530-642-4200, dickscarpetone.com

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Must-See Christmas Lights Put on your holiday sweaters and turn up the Christmas tunes for a tour of the bestdressed streets in town.

1. Holly Hills, Cameron Park. Experience the sights and sounds of a Christmas wonderland by driving or walking down this decorated lane. Gorgeous holiday displays delight young and old alike.

2. Canal Street, Placerville. Better known as “Santa Claus Lane” at Christmas, the Murphy house treats you to thousands of lights and a 13-foot tall Santa statue. Seasonal décor also adorns houses down the street.

3. Highland View, El Dorado Hills. Along with great views of Folsom and Sacramento, this area boasts some tasteful holiday décor too. Make the journey for the scenery and the lights.

4. Ledgemont Court, Folsom. Also known as “Candy Cane Lane,” the nine consecutive homes in the area are dressed to the nines in candy cane decorations and Disney themes that are sure to delight young ones.

5. Dovewood Court, Orangevale. Get into the Christmas spirit with everyone’s favorite cul-de-sac. Here, monetary and non-perishable food donations are collected and donated to Food for Families in Sacramento.

6. Lambrusca Drive, Rancho Cordova. Known as the “Street of Christmas Dreams,” these sights and sounds will warm your heart with thousands of lights and your favorite Christmas characters and tunes.

Twinwood Loop photo by Tim Pantle. CPCSD photo courtesy of CPCSD.

7. Pebble Creek Drive, Rocklin. This neighborhood’s self-guided Christmas light tour features over 300 highquality handcrafted characters—some of which are animated and others that are programmed to talk.

8. Fab 40s, Sacramento. Most of the classic homes here are lit up for the holidays. Some residents (such as 42nd45th) also string lights across the street. Soak it all in on a horse-drawn carriage for some extra magic.

9. Twinwood Loop, Roseville.

These folks create a stunning light display that includes arches of strung lights framing the sidewalk. They also collect canned foods to donate to the Placer Food Bank.

10. Incline Drive/Homestead Way, Auburn. Many of Homestead Way’s houses are illuminated, while Incline Drive lines sidewalks with paper bag “lanterns.” It’s a tradition for residents here, and could become a tradition for your family.

— Compiled by Tara Mendanha

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oin the man in red and his crew on December 3 for a Santa Fun Run. Check-in is at 7 a.m. and the run starts at 8 a.m. After jogging the streets, enjoy a pancake breakfast ($5 for non-runners, and free for participants) cooked by the Cameron Park Fire Explorers from 8 a.m. till noon.

The Sacramento Jazz Orchestra performs on December 14 at the Community Center; doors open at 6 p.m., and music starts at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are two for $24, one for $13, or $15 at the door, and are available at Bel Air, Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce, Cameron Park CSD office or online at showclix.com.

Events for mature adults this month include a Senior Lunch on Mondays and Fridays at noon at the Community Center ($3 suggested donation), bridge on Mondays at 1 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., and bingo on December 13 from 1-3 p.m. The 50+ Room is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for games like Mexican train and cribbage. Other activities include Gift Card Play Day on December 15 at 10 a.m. (bring canned goods to enter), a Holiday Celebration on December 20 at 10 a.m., and Game Day on December 27 at 10 a.m.

Santa is available to visit homes, hand out candy canes and talk with children about their Christmas wishes on December 7-8, 13-15 and 19. Space is limited, and visits are reserved for residents of Cameron Park.

The annual Santa Parade is December 9-11 (rain date is the following weekend, December 16-18). To view the route, visit cameronpark.org.

Looking for a place to hold your holiday event or upcoming nuptials? Check out the Cameron Park Community Center, a beautiful and affordable 3,800-square-foot facility that offers an assembly hall equipped with a fully functional sound system and commercial kitchen.

Check out the Winter/Spring Activity Guide to view all of the upcoming classes; and save the date for Reds, Whites and Jewels, a wine and jewelry show on January 28.

— Tina Helm

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For a complete list of programs and events, visit cameronpark.org or call 530677-2231.

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“The breakfast sandwiches at Caffé Santoro can be customized to your liking (bagel or bread, cheese, meat, egg and spread) and—when paired with one of their tasty Ghiradelli mochas—is the perfect way to jump-start your day. Their staff always goes above and beyond to make my experience exceptional.” caffesantoro.com

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“Totem Coffee Co. is a gem off busy Main Street, tucked inside an ivy-covered courtyard and specializing in ethical and fair-trade specialty roasts. I love their almond milk lattes with house-made lavender syrup; what’s more, you can play tunes on the community record player, or bury your nose in a book from the free little library next door.” totemcoffeeroasters.com

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“The Main Street Buzz Coffee House and Café in El Dorado has the best food ever— delicious sandwiches made with homemade spreads, fresh-baked scones and breakfast croissant sandwiches—with delicious coffee and the nicest staff and owner. I will drive 20 minutes just to have their yummy coffee and food!” 530-303-3006

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“Zia’s Italian Caffe and Gelato Bar takes their coffee and tea seriously, and it shows in every sip. Crafted using Sonoma grass-fed, Jersey cow organic milk with two choices of traditional Italian espresso blends (firenze and capri) and house-brewed chai, it’s worth taking a sip trip to this little gem.” ziasgelato.com

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“In addition to beer and kombucha on tap, Foxwood Coffee makes Instagram-worthy espresso drinks (their foam is on fleek) and food (try the Lox Nest Bagel for breakfast and Cheesy Bacon Grilled Cheese for lunch).” foxwoodcoffee.com

FACTS & FIGURES — Compiled by Sharon Penny

1851

The year local miner Andrew Hall Gilmore described a typical 49’er Christmas in Hangtown, aka Placerville. “This morning we got up by daylight. As we had no invitations to any Christmas parties: and feeling no inclination to go on a bust, we thought we might spend the day as profitably by going down to our diggings and working like fine fellows, even if it was Christmas.”

1991

The year Placerville’s Combellack-Blair House was immortalized in Thomas Kinkade’s painting Victorian Christmas. Built by William Blair in 1895, Kinkade said of the home, “Some homes beg to be painted!...I decided to turn the clock back to a Christmas Eve around the turn of the century and paint the house all lit up for open house festivities.”

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Number of Christmas trees sold at a value of $2.166 million in 2014 in El Dorado County, according to the county’s 2014 Agriculture Crop and Livestock Report. According to the USDA, between 25-30 million live Christmas trees are sold every year in the U.S. as a whole.

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Sunken U.S. ships still lay at the floor of Pearl Harbor—75 years after the December 7 Japanese attack—once as battleships and now as memorials of the historic day in American history. Since the attacks, December 7 has become a day of national pride and a symbol of American strength and progress; many local organizations hold memorial events remembering the day and celebrating how far America has come. One such event is the Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Discovery Park—hosted by the Gold Country Base Submarine Veterans at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers beginning at 9 a.m., rain or shine. The 30th annual event is open to the public, military personnel and veterans. Fleet Reserve Branch 275, along with the Hangtown Branch, are also holding a Remembrance Ceremony, which begins with a gathering along the American River in Coloma at 7:30 a.m., followed by a ceremony conducted by the veterans of El Dorado County at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Placerville. For more info on the wreath-laying ceremony, email pjuhos@icloud.com; for more info on El Dorado County’s ceremony, email denjinx@d-web.com. • USS Gold Country Submarine Float

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WEIDEL ON WHEELS Volkswagen reached into the archives, bringing back the Dune name and memories of its old Dune Buggy, a 1960s roadster that could be driven on sand. Like the old one, the 2016 Beetle Dune has style and personality.

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5 HOLIDAY PARTY COCKTAILS We scoured the most buzzworthy blogs to find you the tastiest and toastiest holiday drinks to serve at your soiree. Cozy up to these yummy concoctions while you celebrate the season. Cheers!

STUFF IT Make a pit stop at your local gas station or hit the Internet to find last-minute holiday stocking stuffers for your loved ones. Hint: Lottery tickets are always a crowdpleaser. Click now for more ideas to get you started…

LOCAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS There’s nothing like a good ol’ Christmas concert to bring some holiday cheer. Fa la la your way to these 7 local shows that each promise good tunes and good tidings.

Handel’s Messiah by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra, December 9 at the Harris Center

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Watch as Imagination Theater brings your favorite Christmas classic to life Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Each show captures holiday wonder with funny and heartfelt songs, show-stopping dances and delicious wit. imaginationtheater.net

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THEATRE OF LIGHTS Take in the lights at this eighth annual event featuring a live-action retelling of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” plus mesmerizing displays of light and sound, and an appearance by Jack Frost. The production takes place on the balconies and facades of Old Sacramento and K Street, Thursday through Sunday nights. oldsacramento.com/special-events/theatre-of-lights

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HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS TOUR

Peruse exquisitely decorated homes throughout El Dorado County between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and enter the raffle for your chance to win 100 bottles of wine. Proceeds support Assistance League of Sierra Foothills. sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.org

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Beginning at noon at EDUHSD Virtual Academy at Shenandoah School (6540 Koki Lane) in El Dorado, meet local boutique owners, enjoy complimentary beverages and appetizers, watch a fashion show (12:15 p.m.), take part in the holiday gift basket auction and more. 530-622-6212 x. 7020

3CHRISTMAS TEA AT THE SHAKESPEARE

The historic Placerville Shakespeare Club will be filled with Christmas magic as they host their first annual tea party. At 1 p.m., sip on tea or hot chocolate, while enjoying festive music, colorful dancers, a special visit from Santa and silent auction. placervilleshakespeare.com

4HANGTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE

Kick the yuletide season off with a festive morning of holiday cheer including breakfast, a visit with Santa and holiday craft fun at the EDHCSD Gym from 8-9:15 a.m. and 10-11:15 a.m. edhcsd.org

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CAMERON PARK’S SANTA RUN AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Cameron Park’s annual holiday kickoff, from 8 a.m. to noon, begins and ends with Santa at the Cameron Park Community Center. If you’re not a runner, join friends and family for breakfast (prepared by the Cameron Park Fire Explorers Post 89) with the man in red. cameronpark.org

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SANTA PARADE Show off your holiday spirit with the Cameron Park Fire Department from 5-9 p.m. as they drive Father Christmas himself through Cameron Park, greeting all of those who made the “nice” list this season. cameronpark.org

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Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas as you walk through 13 historic buildings decorated for the holidays at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Docents will greet guests and provide information on the houses, as participants enjoy refreshments, caroling, music and more. marshallgold.com/historic-holiday-houses

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Rain or shine, Downtown Placerville’s annual parade takes place at the Broadway Plaza parking lot at 1 p.m. before continuing down Main Street. Bring a new, unwrapped gift to be donated to Toys for Tots; this year’s theme is “Old Fashioned Gold Country Christmas.” placerville-downtown.org/events

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The El Dorado Hills Firefighters’ Association is back for its 53rd year of the Santa Run tradition through El Dorado Hills. The event includes Santa, Mrs. Clause and the elves traveling through the EDH Town Center to collect canned food and new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. edhfire.com/santa-run

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NOON YEAR’S EVE From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., families can count down to 2017 at this fun and free celebration at the Crocker Art Museum. With live music, dance performances and festive art activities happening throughout the museum, this is one New Year’s celebration everyone can stay awake for. crockerartmuseum.org/calendar/12/16 14 styleedc.com - December 2016

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MORE EVENTS December 1-3 – Holiday Art and Craft Fair. Enjoy a family-friendly holiday experience at the EDHCSD Pavilion where your search for unique gifts will be over with 20-plus vendors showcasing handmade soaps, candles, jewelry, beautiful artwork, holiday decorations and food. edhcsd.org December 1 – Holiday Lights in the Hills. Join the El Dorado Hills Community Services District at 6 p.m. to celebrate the illumination of their holiday tree; refreshments will follow. edhcsd.org December 2-4 – Arts and Crafts Holiday Boutique. Hosted by Assistance League of Sierra Foothills and held at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in El Dorado Hills, this boutique showcases 15 local artisans selling their wares, pictures with Santa on Saturday, holiday décor for sale and much more.

Shop from 2-7 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.org December 2-4 – Candy Cane Lane Children’s Christmas Musical.

Head to Lakehills Covenant Church in El Dorado Hills to enjoy a free and joyful musical production for the community; show times vary. lakehillschurch.org December 3, 10-11 & 17-18 - Stagecoach Rides. Ring in the holiday season with Davy “Doc” Wiser and his crew who will provide free, festive-filled stagecoach rides, weather permitting, from noon to 3 p.m. through Placerville’s Main Street. placerville-downtown.org December 6 – Grants Gala. The El Dorado Community Foundation is hosting their annual gala at Holiday Inn Express and Suites in El Dorado Hills, beginning at 6 p.m. In addition to wine and appetizers, the foundation will announce the new grant recipients for 2017. 530-622-5621 December 7 & 14 – Doorways. Step through the doors of the Veterans Memorial Building (130 Placerville Drive) in Placerville and into a veteran support group every Wednesday afternoon from 1-3 p.m. Meetings are followed by a free session of yoga. leighta@mcn.org December 8-11 & 15-18 – Winter Wonderland. Celebrate the holiday season at Fairytale Town, as the storybook park is trimmed with festive holiday décor and lit up with a dazzling display of lights, starting at dusk. A flurry of snow falls nightly at 7 p.m. near the Mother Goose Stage. fairytaletown.org December 10 – Friends of the Library Book Sale. Head to the Cameron Park Library parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and find great deals on gently used books from Friends of the Library. eldoradolibrary.org December 16 – Book Signing with James L’Etoile. Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills proudly presents Cameron Park-based author James L’Etoile who will be signing his newest heart-stopping thriller, At What Cost, from 6:30-8 p.m. getyourfaceinabook.com December 17 – Holiday Shop Small Boutique. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., kick off your holiday shopping at El Dorado Hills Business Park (5088 Hillsdale Circle) where a pop-up-shop market—filled with local brands from artisans like Paisley Rose Cashmere, Freckle Baby and Swoonable—will display their holiday wares. kimberly@frecklebaby.com December 22 - Winter Workshop. From noon to 1:30 p.m., the El Dorado Hills Library welcomes kids of all ages to get crafty and make gifts for their friends and family while munching on a sweet treat. eldoradolibrary.org

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January 21 – Art And Wine With Something More. Head to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds at 6 p.m. where Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises will host a joyous evening filled with some of the best local art, food, wine and microbrews, plus raffles and auctions. Proceeds benefit adults with developmental disabilities. morerehab.org January 24 – Gold Discovery Day. Celebrate the discovery of gold with historic demonstrations, tours, speakers and Gold Rush music at this annual commemoration at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. marshallgold.com

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October 21 / Cielo Estate, Shingle Springs

Hope House’s annual charity golf fund-raiser—featuring not only a fun-filled day on the green, but great food and prizes too—was a huge success. Sponsors included a plethora of local businesses, including Red Hawk Casino, Robinson’s Automotive and Delfino Farms. Funds raised will help families have a safe place to grow and learn, with tools of empowerment, encouragement and love.

The El Dorado Community Vision Coalition’s (EDCVC) first annual Hot Pasta and Cool Jazz fund-raiser included entertainment by Mariea Antoinette (harpist) and Shawn Raiford (saxophonist), delicious food, and live and silent auctions. Approximately 120 attendees included Assemblywoman Beth Gains and Deloy Link.

1. Hope House Director Beth Atencio stands behind volunteers Judi Miller, Tara Morgan and Melanie Miller 2. Ken and Linda Santoro of Caffé Santoro 3. Silent auction winner of the Suzuki motorcycle, Jon Schleicher 4. Second place team: Charles Beck, Tim Cockrell, Mike Cockrell and Mark Crusha 5. First place team: Frankie Haddick, Jeff Wood, Ken Christensen and Peter Fordham 6. Sharee Price, Susanne Johnson, Mary Wackerman and Wendy Baisley-Roache

1. Shannon Hoff, Stephanie Edwards-Norfleet and Assemblywoman Beth Gaines 2. Mariea Antoinette 3. Shawn Raiford 4. Kaitlyn Sullins and Jennifer Garcia 5. El Dorado Community Vision Coalition Board of Directors: Shannon Hoff, Stephanie Edwards-Norfleet, Glen Swedelson, Tara Davis, Danny Stevenson and Bill Wild Photos courtesy of Jennifer Garcia, Access El Dorado Media Team, El Dorado Community Vision Coalition

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Women’s Fund El Dorado Membership Celebration October 27 / El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville Nearly 300 members and guests filled the Forni Building at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds for the ninth annual Women’s Fund El Dorado (WFED) Membership Celebration. Founded in 2007, WFED is a collective giving organization that grants funds to nonprofits that enhance the quality of life on the western slope of El Dorado County.

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fter having studied under California Impressionist Anita Wolff for over 12 years, Brenda Williams absorbed a passion for oil painting and clay, as well as teaching. Currently, the talented pastelist, clay artist and oil painter is a member of the El Dorado Arts Council and Oil Painters of America and offers classes in her Downtown Placerville studio.

“My classes differ [from] most traditional college art classes, because my main Artichoke Blossom focus is on art without fear,” shares Williams. “We don’t have classroom critiques or judgment about others’ art; I try and cultivate a totally supportive atmosphere.”

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HLB: What effect did living overseas have on your art?

BW: It was in Dubai that my first pastel teacher, Tina Ahmed, introduced me to not only the medium but also the intriguing subject matter of life in the Middle East in the 1980s. It was an artistic paradise in many ways—with the open-air bazaars overflowing with colorful fabrics, flowing scarves and pungent spices. It was a place that intrigued all of the senses and offered so much in the way of subjects. This love of the exotic is something that influences my art to this day.

HLB: Describe the One World series you’re working on?

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by Heather L. Becker BW: One World explores the similarities between cultures and religions of the world. At this time on our planet, there is so much focus on our cultural and religious differences, and it’s causing a lot of hate and anger. Through my work, I try and point out the ways in which we are the same; our religions are all connected in one way or another—we all love our families and our children, and most cultures drink tea, [which] is a way of bringing people closer together. These themes are so important in my life, because I believe that if we could only see beyond our skin color and man-made belief systems, we would discover the ties that bind us together as humans.

HLB: What can students expect from one of your classes?

BW: My goal in teaching is to [not only] give students real instruction and tech-

nique, but also encourage them to develop their own style and subject of painting. It’s the same with clay. I want them to learn the basics so they’ll have success, but once the foundation is built, I want to see them come in with ideas and plans for what they want to create. My classes are small—only four at a time for painting and six for clay—[allowing me] to help people work on their own individual projects.

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Thru December 18 — Twice Upon a North Pole Christmas or There’s Snow Time Like the Present. A colorful array of characters round out this charming tale that’s fun for the whole family. Plays are every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Olde Coloma Theatre. Show times vary. oldecolomatheatre.org

Artist photo by Dante Fontana. Artwork images courtesy of Brenda Williams.

HLB: You lived abroad for 14 years—how did that shape you?

BW: Living in another country and experiencing Plover Dance cultures so vastly different from my own completely changed me. It caused me to see everything from many different perspecSierra Wildflowers tives, rather than just the one I grew up with. It’s impossible for me to experience things now, even new ideas, without running the experience through several different filters in my mind, in order to process it from varying viewpoints.

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luten gets a bad rep. Found in many processed foods—from breads and baked goods to soups, pasta, cereals, salad dressings, beer and more—“it’s ubiquitous in our [diet],” says Kay Judge, MD, medical director at Sutter Weight Management Institute and an internal medicine physician at Sutter Medical Foundation. “Gluten is the name for proteins found in wheat, rye and barley, and is the ‘glue’ that holds foods together.”

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Since gluten is a protein, it can be used by the body to build and maintain muscle and other tissues, strengthen the immune system, provide energy, transport nutrients in the body...provide a healthy balance of water and electrolytes, and keep the body at a healthy pH (or the right amount of acidity or alkalinity), says Kirsten Ransbury, MS, RD, CDE, lead registered dietitian III at Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center.

“The vast majority of people tolerate gluten without any difficulty at all, and it can be part of a healthy diet,” she says.

Not everyone can properly digest gluten, however. According to Dr. Michele Raithel, ND, at Revolutions Naturopathic in Folsom, there are many theories as to where gluten reactivity comes from and why it has become more common in current years. “The most recent theory is that the genetic modifications that have been made to allow wheat to absorb pesticides, insecticides and fungicides has increased the dose of these agents that our intestines are exposed to,” she says. “Some people are so reactive that their immunoglobulins begin attacking their own intestinal system—[a] disease called celiac.”

Judge says it’s estimated that one percent of Americans have celiac disease. “People who have celiac disease have damage to the lining of their small intestine with gluten, which can cause diarrhea, anemia, bone pain and skin rashes. There is a blood test that detects antibodies in these cases.”

If you don’t have celiac but are still reacting to gluten, you may have nonceliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and/or non-celiac wheat sensitivity (NCWS).

“Typically, an elimination diet is used to evaluate whether health improves with the elimination or reduction of gluten from the diet,” says Jacqueline Badal, MS, RD, CNSC, a clinical pediatric dietitian at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Symptoms of gluten or wheat sensitivity are often described as fatigue, bloating, joint pain and fluid retention, Judge says.

The Takeaway If you choose to try a gluten-free diet, there are a number of alternatives, including “rice, corn, potatoes and oats, but then [we’re replacing] an overabundance

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of carbohydrates with different carbohydrates,” Judge says. “Ideally, instead of replacing wheat crackers with rice crackers [and] loaves of bread with heaps of rice, we would minimize starches and simple carbohydrates in our diet. A healthier gluten-free focus would be a mostly plant-based diet, with nuts, fresh vegetables and fruits supplementing the [excess] of gluten we normally eat.”

For anyone who thinks they might have gluten intolerance, Ransbury suggests consulting with a registered dietitian.

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• 1 cup blanched almond flour (or other nut flour) • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. baking soda • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional) • 4 eggs • 1 tsp. vanilla extract • 2 tbsp. honey Preheat your waffle iron on a medium setting. Grease as needed, or according to the manufacturer’s directions. Place the almond flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon (if using) in a mixing bowl.

Blend together using a whisk. Add the eggs, vanilla and honey and whisk until well blended. Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the heated waffle maker (more or less, depending on your waffle iron) and close the lid. When the waffle is ready, transfer it to a plate and add your favorite topping. Seal and store any extra waffles in t h e re f r i g e ra to r for a few days, or freeze them for up to a month or so. Makes 6 to 8 waffles, depending on FOR MORE GLUTENyour waffle FREE RECIPES maker.

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difference. Heath was like an icebreaker.

He knew how to handle everything,” she recalls. “My daughters live out of town and my co-workers were working. The Red Cross was my backbone, my friend. Their phone calls and check-ins kept me going.”

The American Red Cross of SierraDelta (part of the Gold Country Region) provides disaster services to the Greater Sacramento area, and is part of a 100-year-old history. According to Interim Director of Regional Communications and Marketing Janelle Weiner, the chapter

became active in the area in 1917 to support the needs of World War I soldiers, with volunteers working tirelessly to sew, knit and assemble comfort bags. Some even traveled overseas to assist in hospitals.

“At the request of President Wilson,” she adds, “they raised thousands of dollars— quite a bit for the time!”

Today, the chapter reaches nearly 3.5 million Californians throughout 10 counties, including Placer, El Dorado, Sacramento, Yolo and Amador. Services range from home fire prevention to natural

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and man-made disaster relief. Last year alone, the chapter (in partnership with American Red Cross of Northeastern California) responded to nearly 700 local disasters and trained more than 43,000 area residents in emergency preparedness, first aid, CPR and water safety.

“We mobilize community-based volunteers that assist in our reach and fulfill our mission,” shares Myisha Aban, regional community preparedness manager of the American Red Cross Gold Country Region, which encompasses 24 of the state’s most diverse counties. “Our organization is 97 percent volunteer-driven [and] that supports our local and national response efforts. Additionally, we cannot do the work we provide without the generosity of our donors.”

As a local shelter lead, Robin Brinson manages teams of volunteers when disaster strikes to maximize client comfort and access to services. “The American Red Cross is always there in times of need,” she shares.

“We aspire to turn compassion into action so that all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope.”

She says the chapter’s most utilized resources relate to home fires and include the Disaster Action Team (DAT)—offering 24/7 response to home fires—and the Home Fire Campaign Service, which installs nocost smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

“It’s a huge undertaking, and quite often the public may not understand all the pieces that go into putting boots on the ground to respond to disasters,” Brinson explains. “But I feel we do a pretty fantastic job. The Red Cross is continuously adding more ways to help in their communities, and [isn’t] slowing down!”

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senseless slaughter Tense Moments in Newtown

Stone store after the 1872 Newtown fire

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Stone store in Newtown where a Native American woman was shot while waiting outside for her companion to buy supplies

experts at taming and riding them; the people from Newtown often visited the camp just to watch their horsemanship.

One warm evening, as the locals sat on the bench in front of the stone store, a Pinon man and woman rode up. The man dismounted and entered the store, and the beautiful young woman remained seated on her horse. Gigio, who was also sitting on the bench, tried unsuccessfully to get her attention; he then approached her and attempted a conversation. She motioned him away, but he persisted, reaching for the reins of her horse. At this, she struck him with her riding whip.

Before anyone could intervene, Gigio drew a gun and killed her.

Her companion rushed from the store.

Se eing her lifeless body on the ground, he scooped her up and rode away. One of the townspeople immediately headed to Smith Flat to find J o h n R i n g e r, t h e justice of the peace.

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the residents to protect him, fearing “ th ose s ava g e s will co m e b a c k to shoot me.” The locals were more intent on protecting their own—and making sure Gigio didn’t escape. They quickly warned the townspeople to remain indoors, afraid the Pinons might attack the town, which had very few firearms on hand.

Ringer arrived in Newtown at about the same time a delegation of eight men from the tribe rode in. Ringer and the leader of the Pinons discussed the situation for about an hour before they were interrupted by a gunshot. One of the Native Americans had worked his way around the crowd, found Gigio— who was trying to escape—and killed h i m . T h e n e g o ti a ti o n s c o n ti n u e d , eventually a truce was called, and the delegation returned to their camp.

Af ter a tense week in Newtown, R i n g e r r o d e o u t to G r ay s to n e to negotiate peace. Shortly thereafter, the Pinons returned to Nevada and were never seen near Newtown again.

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Sources: Reminiscences of Old Newtown by John Gardella; edited by Jane Voiles

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n addition to supplying daily n e c e s s i ti e s , t h e s to n e s to r e i n Newtown—still standing near the e a s te r n i n te r s e c t i o n o f N e w tow n Road and Fort Jim Road—served as a gathering place where residents could share stories while sitting on the front porch or huddled around the pot-bellied stove on a cold or wet evening. In the 1860s, it also became the setting for a senseless murder that put the entire town in jeopardy.

The citizens of Newtown were hard working and law abiding. There was, however, at least one bad apple, a selfproclaimed thief named Gigio. Within days of arriving in Newtown, he boasted of stealing the money for his passage to America from his parents and further claimed he would steal from someone else to repay them.

Gigio came to Newtown to mine, but gave that up when he realized mining entailed hard work. He took advantage of a lonely miner who had recently lost his partner, moving into his cabin and eating his food. On two occasions, the locals collected money to send him to San Francisco, but he always came back penniless within a short period.

E a ch su m m e r, a trib e of N ative Americans from Nevada, who called themselves “ Pinons ,” c amped at G rays to n e , a m e a d ow n e a r St a rk s Grade. They built shelters of cedar bark and corrals for their horses and were

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 Knitting University (10week course), $150 at Lofty Lou’s Yarn Shop, 263 Main Street, Placerville. 530-6422270, knit.us

Cooking Class with Chef Beth Sogaard, $75 (includes samples, dinner and wine pairings) at Amador Vintage Market, 9393 Main Street, Plymouth. 209-2453968, chefbethcatering.com 

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$90-$265 (depending on seating choice) at Harris Center, 10 College Parkway, Folsom. 916608-6888, harriscenter.net

30 Days of Unlimited Yoga, $30 at Ohana Moon Yoga, 3004 Green Valley Road, Shingle Springs. 530-208-3157, ohanamoonyoga.com

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Private Food and Wine Pairing Experience, $25 per person (minimum

of 8 guests required) at Renwood Winery, 12225 Steiner Road, Plymouth. 209-2456979, renwood.com 

 Second Friday Art Party with Allison Tomei, $25

(create your own mixed media artwork) at Chroma Studio, 3300 Coach Lane, Cameron Park, Suite E6, Cameron Park. 530-306-2595, eldoradoartscouncil.org/event/ second-friday-art-party

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$125 per month (depending on payment plan) at CrossFit Cameron Park, 3837 Quest Court, Cameron Park. 530-748-9546, crossfitcameronpark.com

‘Du Iz Tak?’ by Carson Ellis, $16.99 at Face in a Book,

Earn Your Wings Package, $69.95 (includes 2 flights for 1 person and personalized flight certificate) at iFly, 118 Harding Boulevard, Roseville. 916-836-4359, iflyworld.com

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Marshmallow Classic Shooter, $24.99  Bobux Blue Puppy Soft Sole Shoes,

at Placerville Hardware, 411 Main Street, Placerville. 530-622-1151, truevalue.com/ placervillehardware 

$28.95 at TummyStyle, based locally in Granite Bay, tummystyle.com

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 Floof Snowball Maker Set, $15.99 at T.W. Bonkers Toys and Wonder (formerly Gigglywinks), 266 Main Street, Placerville.

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Wooden Train Set (handmade by El Dorado High School woodshop students), $28.99 at California Welcome Center, 2085 Vine Street Suite 105, El Dorado Hills, 916-358-3700 

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Primitives by Kathy ‘Nice and Normal’ Towel, $9

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 Rustic Farmhouse Handmade ‘Gather’ Sign, $59 (4 ft. x 2 ft.)

 ‘Next Stop for Santa’ Pillow, $34.99 (customize with a city or family name) at Swoonable, made locally in Folsom, swoonable.net

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Giant Pecan Sandies Cake Candle, $44 at Country

Elegance, 4496 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville. 530-622-9338, countryeleganceplacerville. com 

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 Marrakesh Chair, $1,199 at Pottery World, 1006 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills. 916-358-8788, potteryworld.com

Home Consultation and Design, $250 at Under The Arbor, 4120 Sunset Lane. Shingle Springs. 530-677-0100, under-the-arbor.myshopify.com

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$14.99 at The Doggie Bag, based locally in Granite Bay, thedoggiebag.com

Foothill Dog Rescue of the Sierras, 4131 South Shingle Road, Suite 14, Shingle Springs. 530-676-3647, foothilldogrescue.org

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 Pet Grooming, Bathing and Brushing,

$15 at Becky’s Pet Hotel and Grooming, 3800 Durock Road, Shingle Springs. 530-677-9192, beckysgroomingandboarding.com

Dog wash photo © Agnes /fotolia.com. Adopt a dog photo © Barbara Helgason/fotolia.com. Other photos courtesy of their respective organizations.

Skinneeez Stuffing-Free Dog Toy, $8.88 at Togs

FURRY FRIENDS

for Dogs and Cats Too!, 330 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills. 916-939-3884, togsfordogs.co 

GIFTS FOR PET LOVERS KONG Wild Antler,

Bella Bowls, $5-$15 (styles and sizes vary) at Bark Avenue, 4311 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 420, El Dorado Hills. 916941-7400, barkavenueca.com 

$19.95, Clifton and Warren, 574 Placerville Drive, Placerville, 530622-6771 

Primal Freeze-Dried Formula for Dogs Chicken, $25.99 (14 oz.), and Purina Whisker Lickin’s Chicken Flavor Cat Treats, $1.99, at Lees’ Feed and Western Store, 4110 Mother Lode Drive, Shingle Springs. 530-677-4891, leesfeed.net

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KONG Classic, $8.99-17.99 at Paw Town Pet Supply, 2209 Francisco Drive, Suite 170, El Dorado Hills. 916-467-7329, pawtownpetsupply. com 

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 HydroPeptide Cleansing Gel, $44 at Asante Spa, 530 Post Court, El Dorado Hills.

916-933-8905, asantespaedh. com

 The Giving Keys Necklaces,

$39-$60 each at Runway Boutique, 1000 White Rock Road, Suite 500, El Dorado Hills. 916-933-6300 runway-boutique.net

 Valerie Nahmani Designs Handmade Agate Earrings, $110

at Designs by Stephene, designsbystephene.com/ valerie-nahmani-designs

Alex and Ani Liberty Copper Carry Light Pull Cord Bracelet, $38 at

Ambiance, 262 Main Street, Placerville.

530-344-7087, facebook.com/ ambiancethecollection 

WIVES, MOMS + GIRLFRIENDS GIFTS FOR GALS

California Poppy Wine Glass, $7.99 at

California Welcome Center, 2085 Vine Street Suite 105, El Dorado Hills, 916-358-3700

Five Worlds by Cordani Jimenez Platform Mule,

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$148 at Mirror Mirror Fashion, 3300 Coach Lane, Cameron Park. 530-676-4511, shopmmfashion.com 

Murad Environmental Shield Vitamin C Radiant Skin Renewal Kit, $45 at Massage Envy, 4510 Post Street, Suite 340, El Dorado Hills.

916-941-6850, massagenvy.com

 Therapeutic Massage, $55 at

LaMae Salon and Spa, 4062 Flying C Road, Suite 47, Cameron Park. 530497-0489, lamaesalonspa.com

 Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion, $75 at Cameron Park Esthetics, 4120 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park. 651-528-9505, cameronparkesthetics.vpweb.com

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 CP Shades Flint Velvet Top, $242 at Blue Skies, 466 Main Street, Placerville. 530-6221589, blueskiesclothing.com

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Microdermabrasian photo © janeholloway/fotolia.com. Massage photo © puhhha/fotolia.com. Caifornia Poppy Wine Glass photo by Aaron Roseli. Other photos courtesy of their respective organizations.

Manduka Pro Mat, $108 at Main St. Yoga, 447 Main Street, Placerville. 530748-3513, mainstyoga.com 

 C.C. Beanie Bunny Ball,

2015 Fuji Finest 2.3, $539 at Bison Bikes, 4100 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 119, Cameron Park.

530-391-2215, bisonbikes.com

Men’s grooming photo © ArtFamily/fotolia.com. Golf lesson photo © tannujannu/fotolia.com. Wine, beer and cigars photo by Aaron Roseli. Other photos courtesy of their respective organizations.

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 Wincraft Wooden Team Logo Signs, $9.99-$49.99 at

Man Cave Placerville, 254 Main Street, Placerville. 916-747-1094, mancaveplacerville.com

Two Cigars and Colibri Ridge 2006 Chardonnay White Port Pairing Bundle, $29.95, and Three Cigars and Great Basin Brewing Outlaw Milk Stout Pairing Bundle, $19.95,

Darn Tough Vermont Men’s Hiker Boot Sock Full Cushion, $22.95 at The

Supply Sergeant, 469 Main Street, Placerville.

530-622-3414, supplysergeantshop. com 

at Old Town Cigar Co., 1376 Main Street, Placerville, 530-363-4802 

Walnut Top Grain Leather Belt with Brass Buckle, $60

at SlideBelts, based locally in El Dorado Hills, slidebelts.com 

 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Headphones,

$899 at Magnolia Home Theater (inside Best Buy), 2445 Iron Point Road, Folsom. 916-8172115, stores.bestbuy.com/845

HUSBANDS, DADS + BOYFRIENDS GIFTS FOR GUYS

Yeti Rambler Tumbler, $29.99 (20 oz.) at Placerville Hardware, 441 Main Street, Placerville. 530-622-1151, truevalue.com/placervillehardware 

 Dakine Party Bucket, $54.95 at Hangtown Skate Shop, 103 Main Street, Placerville. 530-622-1392, hangtownboardshop.com

Nathan SpeedDraw Plus Insulated Hydration Pack,

$35 (18 oz.) at Gold Country Run + Sport, 4370 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills. 916-303-4786, goldcountryrunandsport. com 

 Round of Golf (18 Holes), $45 (Monday thru Thursday); $55 (Friday); $65 (Saturday and Sunday) at Apple Mountain Golf Resort, 3455 Carson Road, Camino. 530-6477400, applemountaingolfresort.com

 Straight Razor Shave, $17 at Love’s

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All of this Christmas shopping calls for a cocktail! Swing by the restaurants below and ask for these buzzworthy, holidayinspired offerings. Remember to tell your bartender you saw the drink in Style!  Bolivian Holiday, $10 at The

 Assorted Chocolates, $23 (1

Independent. 629 Main Street, Placerville.

530-344-7527, independentplacerville. com

pound) at Annabelle’s Chocolate Lounge, 6240 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado. 530-295-9390, annabelleschocolate.com

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ALL THINGS EDIBLE AND DRINKABLE + KITCHEN GEAR AND GADGETS

Prickly Pear, $7.50 at Wally’s Pizza Bar. 4079 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park. 530-677-5205, wallyspizzabar. com 

Olallieberry Pie, $18.50 (whole

pie) at Sweetie Pie’s, 577 Main Street, Placerville. 530-642-0128, sweetiepies.biz 

 Nutty Italian $8 at Poor Red’s Bar-B-Q. 6221 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado. 530622-2901, poorreds. com

 El Dorado Honey Co. Pure Raw Honey,

$8.95-$14.95 (assorted varieties and sizes) at Gold Hill Vineyard and Brewery, 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville. 530-626-6522, goldhillvineyard.com

 S.D. Strong Distilling Pillar 136 Gin, $29.99, and S.D. Strong Distilling Strong Vodka, $17.99, at The Wine and Cheese Place, wineandcheeseplace.com

 ‘Appetites A Cookbook’ by Anthony Bourdain with Laurie Woolever, $37.50 (hardcover) at

Face in a Book, 4359 Town Center Boulevard, El Dorado Hills. 916-9419401, getyourfaceinabook.com

Dean & Deluca Spice Tube Racks (21 Count), $105 at Dean & Deluca, deandeluca.com

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 Terra d’Oro 2015 Moscato, $16 at

Terra d’Oro, 20680 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth. 209-245-6942, terradorowinery.com

 Gift Card, any denomination

at Papa Gianni’s Ristorante, 3450 Palmer Drive, Suite 1, Cameron Park.

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Cocktail photos and Papa Gianni’s photo by Dante Fontana. Poor Red’s photo and Honey photo by Aaron Roseli. Other photos courtesy of their respective organizations.

Custom-made Gift Baskets, prices vary at Winterhill, 321 Main Street, Placerville. 530-626-6369, winterhillfarms.com 

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Don’t Ignore The Warning Signs

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Marshall honored for quality of cardiac care

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TCC celebrates 25 years

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BETTER CARE FOR YOU

Patricia Dolphin

New Chief of Medical Clinics Looks to the Future Tell us about how you’ll approach your new role with Marshall.

I’ll be at the clinics to listen to our patients, staff and physicians. It’s my goal to bring best practice recommendations to the organization, helping to facilitate improvements in the quality, continuity and coordination of patient care.

Why did you choose Marshall Medical Center?

Patricia Dolphin, the newly hired Chief of Medical Clinics for Marshall Medical Center, is a proven visionary and strategic leader in the healthcare field. In her new role, she’ll work closely with Marshall’s leadership team, including CEO James Whipple, to ensure that Marshall Medical’s clinics deliver quality patient care.

After growing up in Southern California and working for more than 25 years in healthcare there — most recently as the Chief Ambulatory Officer at UC Irvine Health — Pat traded in her flip flops for hiking boots and moved to El Dorado County this fall.

“I’ve always wanted to live in an area where the people are warm, friendly and welcoming, which is what I’ve found here,” Pat says. She recently shared some thoughts about her new position at Marshall:

In addition to its many accolades, Marshall has a company culture that is truly exceptional as one of the last remaining independent hospital organizations in California. The mission of Marshall really resonates with me: Improving the health of our community, offering health services of superior value and quality, and most of all, striving to deliver service that exceeds our patients’ expectations.

What is the biggest area of opportunity for Marshall Clinics?

Marshall will be transitioning its hospital and clinic electronic health record systems (EHR) to a system that is fully integrated.

Our patients’ medical history will be much easier to access, affording a more seamless approach to care. Becoming a fully integrated health system is essential as we continue to strive to provide the highest quality of care to our community.

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ABOUT MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER Marshall Medical Center is an independent, nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. Marshall Medical Center includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 113 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Placerville and Georgetown; and many community health and education programs. Marshall has over 200 board-certified physicians and a team of over 1,500 employees providing quality healthcare services to more than 175,000 residents of El Dorado County.

For Your HEALTH is published as a community service by MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER 1100 Marshall Way Placerville, CA 95667 telephone 530-622-1441 or 916-933-0913; www.marshallmedical.org

As an advocate for health and the well-being of our community, Marshall Medical Center adopted a smoke-free policy for all campuses on July 1, 2016.

It is intended to provide information about health in general as well as healthcare services and resources available in El Dorado County.

Information comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider.

All Marshall locations, including the Hospital and all clinic and outpatient facilities, no longer allow smoking on Marshall property. This policy includes vaporizers or e-cigarettes.

If you have questions, concerns or suggestions for future topics, contact the editor, Mark DeVaughn, at (530) 626-2816 or via email at mdevaughn@marshallmedical.org.

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Marshall Is Tough on Treating Sepsis Marshall staff members are tough on their stance against sepsis — a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection. This growing health concern affects nearly 750,000 people each year and is the tenthleading cause of death in the United States.

In fact, Marshall’s aggressive approach has been recognized by Healthgrades® with a 5-Star rating for five years in a row (20132017) for the hospital’s quality outcomes in the treatment of sepsis.

The result of a simple infection, sepsis can progress into life-threatening conditions like organ dysfunction, kidney failure and septic shock. Sepsis is most common in older adults or those with weakened immune systems.

“Early detection and treatment are the keys to successful treatment,” said Bradley Barnhilll, MD, an internal medicine physician at Marshall Medical Center. Marshall has taken several proactive steps to help prevent sepsis among patients and aggressively identify and treat any infection as early as possible.

Know Your Cholesterol Risks

Staying healthy includes knowing your risks and making smart decisions about preventive care. For instance, getting screened for high cholesterol can help you and your doctor determine the best steps — medication, lifestyle changes or other therapies — to help lower your levels and prevent heart disease.

About one in eight Americans has high levels of total cholesterol, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

This increases risk for heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

“Ask your doctor at your next visit if you should be screened for high cholesterol,” advised Loni Jay, MD, a family medicine physician at Marshall Sierra Primary Medicine. “High cholesterol usually has no symptoms, so it can be a silent force that causes damage to your body.”

Dr. Jay encourages people to learn more about their risk for cardiovascular disease by talking with their healthcare provider. She also recommends an online risk calculator such as cvriskcalculator.com to determine your 10-year risk of heart disease or stroke.

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Flu Prevention Season: Timing Is Essential

Flu season typically runs from December into spring each year, though each season can vary.

A flu shot stands out as one of the best ways to protect against the flu. Timing is essential. It typically takes about two weeks after the shot for the body to build immunity against the flu.

“Getting the vaccine before flu season hits is important,” El Dorado County Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams said.

Other important flu prevention methods include: •Covering your cough with your elbow or a tissue instead of your hand

•Frequently washing hands with warm water and soap

•Staying home if you are sick so you don’t spread germs You may be contagious for up to two days before you develop symptoms. If someone in your home is sick, please consider yourself exposed and take the appropriate precautions. “Antiviral medications (such as Tamiflu) can sometimes help reduce the symptoms of the flu if given within 48 hours after symptoms first appear,” Dr. Williams said.

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Nursing is offering low-cost flu shots at numerous community flu shot clinics. For a list of dates and locations visit www.edcgov.us/publichealth or call the County flu hotline at (530) 621-6188.

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Signs of Heart Attack Differ Between Men, Women Subtle Symptoms May Reveal Serious Condition

indicated the need for a cardiac specialist, so he referred her to Dr. Avedissian. “She quickly became my best friend,” says Carolyn with a smile. “Dr. Avedissian’s depth of knowledge, as well as her caring heart, told me I was in good hands. She is top notch,” she adds.

Heart attacks don’t feel the same in women as they do in men.

For women, the signs of a heart attack can be subtle, says Lena Avedissian, MD, a board-certified cardiologist with Marshall Medical Cardiology.

The most common symptom of coronary artery disease in both men and women is chest pain, tightness or pressure with exertion. But in women symptoms can have atypical presentations such as burning sensation that can occur with rest or mental stress. Other common symptoms in women are fatigue, weakness or shortness of breath.

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Dr. Avedissian points out that the symptoms of acute heart attacks in women are also often not dramatic, such as having crushing chest pain. “Women can experience a heart attack without chest pressure,” she explains. They can have subtle signs such as abdominal or back pain, nausea and vomiting.

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Reggie Higashi, MSS, Exercise Physiologist and Carolyn Scott

Heart Attack Signs in Women 1. Pain, pressure or fullness in the chest Be aware of uncomfortable pressure, squeezing sensation or “heaviness” or in the chest. The feeling will usually last several minutes, may go away and come back.

2. Pain in one or both arms, radiating to the neck or jaw Be aware of pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the jaw, or back, especially if the pain is hard to pinpoint. If the discomfort begins or worsens with exertion, and then stops when you quit exercising, consult your healthcare provider right away.

3. Shortness of breath, sweating, nausea or vomiting Sudden sweating or shortness of breath without exertion can also signal a heart attack. So can clamminess, nausea or vomiting, especially when accompanied by other symptoms such as chest pain.

Further tests indicated that Carolyn’s arteries were clogged — which put her at a high risk for a heart attack or stroke. Her cardiologist performed a cardiac catheterization, which led to an intervention on her coronary arteries within the week. Carolyn is recovering from having two stents inserted into her artery. The stents hold the artery open, allowing blood to flow more freely.

As part of her recovery, Carolyn works with rehab therapists at Marshall’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Department to help strengthen her heart, learn techniques to reduce further heart problems and stay motivated to improve her health.

How does Carolyn feel about her experience? “I wasn’t nervous 4. Unusual fatigue when Dr. Avedissian ordered According to the American Often busy taking care of others, women sometimes shrug off the stent procedure. I didn’t Heart Association, even though feeling tired. But pay attention if you are suddenly worn out, worry about a thing. I trusted my heart disease is the No. 1 weak or feeling excessively tired, even with simple activities. doctors completely, and I am a killer of women in the United If you have any of these signs, call 911 and get to a hospital strong person of faith,” she said.

States, women often chalk right away.

“Everyone who’s cared for me at up the symptoms to less lifeMarshall has been so gracious, threatening conditions like Carolyn Scott suspected that something courteous and professional. I could not acid reflux, the flu or normal aging. wasn’t right with her heart in October. “I ask for better treatment.”

They don’t identify the symptoms as felt a knot in the center of my chest, like related to the heart and don’t seek Dr. Avedissian says that any indications of someone was pushing a finger into the medical advice. Cardiovascular disease a heart problem — like those experienced middle of my ribs,” says the 86-year-old is also considered a “man’s disease”

by Carolyn — should be taken seriously.

Placerville resident. which results in less referrals to “Act quickly if you suspect you or someone Cardiology specialists. This can result She’d always been healthy and never you’re with is exhibiting signs of a heart with manifestations of heart failure or experienced a heart problem, yet this felt attack,” Don’t wait. Call 911.” sudden death as initial presentation of suspicious. “The pain only lasted about a Finally, Dr. Avedissian advises, “Talk heart attacks in female patients. minute, but something inside of me said, with your doctor about your heart ‘get to the doctor.’ “ It’s important to pay attention to signs health and understand your risks by that the body gives you and request An EKG performed by Carolyn’s primary monitoring your blood pressure, blood medical care, doctors advise. care physician, Philip Abela, MD, sugar and cholesterol levels.” |

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Meet the Cardiology Team At Marshall Cardiology, caring for your heart is close to ours. From overseeing chronic or ongoing cardiac conditions to providing rehabilitative care following a cardiac incident, our board certified cardiologists offer care grounded in the latest in medicine and treatments for cardiac conditions.

Kristin Sornborger, FNP

Uygur Tekin, MD

Scott Vasconcellos, MD

Lena Avedissian, MD

Debra Bugbee, FNP

Stanley Henjum, MD

Wendy Wells, MD

Scott Yoder, MD

Daming Zhu, MD

National Honors for Marshall Cardiology Marshall Medical Center recently received five stars for the quality of its cardiology care from Healthgrades®, the leading online resource helping consumers make informed healthcare decisions. Marshall was recognized for superior outcomes in the Treatment of Heart Attacks in 2016 and the Treatment of Heart Failure for the years 2015 and 2016.

“I’m extremely proud,” said Stanley Henjum, MD, a board certified cardiologist at Marshall Cardiology. Touting a well-coordinated care team, he added, “Ours is a team approach. No one person does all the work or gets all the credit.”

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DID YOU KNOW?

What You Need to Know About Zika and Puerto Rico,” said Alicia Tobin-Williams, MD, who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology at Marshall’s Cameron Park location.

Zika has made national headlines, with a growing number of people confirmed with the virus. The good news: Many people infected with Zika don’t have symptoms. For those who do, the illness usually is mild with symptoms lasting several days to a week.

However, Zika infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. “Pregnant women should not travel to areas with Zika, including parts of Florida

Zika virus primarily is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Because there is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, anyone traveling to areas with Zika should take steps to prevent infection,” says Dr. Tobin-Williams. “Use insect repellent and wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants to prevent being bitten.”

In addition, Zika can be sexually transmitted— even if the infected person does not have symptoms at the time. Couples with a partner who lives in or has traveled to an area with Zika should use condoms, which help reduce the chances of transmission.

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Transitional Care Center Celebrates 25 Years of Helping Patients and Their Families

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Marshall Hospital’s Transitional Care Center is celebrating 25 years as the region’s only short-stay nursing and rehabilitation resource. The TCC specializes in helping patients transition from acute care to their home or a long-term care facility.

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Patients who aren’t quite ready to leave the hospital become more stable in the TCC prior to being discharged, thanks to the TCC staff’s 24-hour nursing care and assistance with additional services like nutrition, spiritual care and rehabilitation. Coordination with Marshall’s occupational, physical and speech therapy departments helps many TCC patients get back to their lives following a stroke, heart attack, knee or hip replacement. |

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“The TCC takes a team approach that focuses on each patient’s successful outcome,” said Terra Nair, Director of the TCC. “We meet daily to discuss each patient’s needs. Families are very involved. We help determine the support they need to get the patient home or to a long-term care facility.”

During what can be a difficult time, families are offered help with social services, insurance issues and home health care training.

Nancy Dean-Baxter, RN, the TCC’s Director of Staff Development, says that one of the advantages of having an acute rehab unit at Marshall — especially for those who are older — is that loved ones who live in the community can visit patients and be involved in their transition.

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Nancy Dean-Baxter (left) and Terra Nair

During her 47-year nursing career, Nancy has seen many changes in the field of medicine. One thing that hasn’t changed at Marshall’s TCC in the 25 years that she’s worked there, she says, is the compassion shown by staff to patients and their families.

“Everyone on the TCC staff, our specialists throughout the hospital and auxiliary volunteers do a wonderful job of catering to each patient’s

needs and assisting their families,” Nancy said, noting how the center’s size allows for individual attention.

“I feel so honored to be a member of this staff,” Nancy added.

“Congratulations to all of the TCC staff for the excellent work they do with patients and their families to provide the best possible outcome,” Terra said.

“They do a wonderful job.”

FOUNDATION NEWS www.marshallfound.org

Patients Who Help Patients And Now You Know the Rest of the Story

The Rest of the Story, a radio program hosted by the late Paul Harvey, often featured stories of interesting people, with some key element held back until the end. The broadcasts concluded with Harvey’s tagline: “And now you know the rest of the story.”

Our story began over a decade ago with an unassuming, grateful patient named Angelo Cardanini. On billboards and advertisements, Angelo’s photo appeared with the tag line, “Marshall saved my life -- twice.” These days, the little-known facts about Angelo include a generous spirit that impacts the lives of Marshall heart patients every day.

healthcare provider. A Duke University study demonstrated a nearly 50 percent reduction in the risk of death for patients who attend 36 sessions of cardiac rehab after a cardiac event.

Marshall Medical Center’s thriving Cardiac Rehabilitation Program offers classes two to five times a week. High demand has led to plans to open a second cardiac rehab location in Cameron Park in the near future.

And now you know the rest of the story. What a difference it makes when patients help patients at Marshall. Angelo paid it forward, with our patients benefitting each day from his generosity.

To learn more about how you can leave a legacy for future patients, contact the Foundation office at 530-642-9984 or www.marshallfound.org.

Angelo chose to show his gratitude for the care he received at Marshall by helping other patients. Over the past decade he has donated more than $30,000 worth of stateof-the-art exercise equipment to the Cardiac Angelo Cardanini Rehabilitation Program. Gifts include two elliptical trainers, total body exerciser, air bike, recumbent cross trainer, recumbent bike and a multi-function treadmill. Two laptop computers and an LCD projector used for heart health education round out the long list.

The availability of modern exercise equipment means a great deal to those referred to cardiac rehabilitation by their

Reggie Higashi, MSS, Exercise Physiologist, and Carolyn Scott

Marshall Nurses Advance With Scholarships Twenty-four years later, the Mathewson-Bonser Nursing Scholarship still benefits the community. Congratulations to the 2016 scholarship winners: Justine Dunham, North 2; Janelle Mayhugh, Cancer Services; Tamara Kinoshita, TCC; Kristen Soto, ICU; Melissa Stoker, TCC; Janelle Montgomery, North 1; and Amanda Wilkinson, ICU.

Now’s Your Chance to Honor a Nurse Recent scholarship winners include Janelle Mayhugh (pictured here is her husband, Roy, accepting on her behalf), Janelle Montgomery and Amanda Wilkinson with Marshall Foundation President Bob Gillett.

In 1992, Drs. John Mathewson and Quentin Bonser endowed a scholarship to benefit nurses who sought to further their education and training. It was their hope that patients in the community benefit from the advanced training Marshall Medical Center nurses would attain.

Have you received exceptional care from a Marshall nurse? If you would like to acknowledge exceptional nursing care, participate in the Honor-A-Nurse program and support the future of nursing at Marshall. With a $100 donation, a card will be sent to the nurse of your choice to let her or him know you value their caring work. You and the nurse will be invited to a reception in May where the nurse will receive special recognition. Proceeds from the Honor-A-Nurse event fund the Mathewson-Bonser Nursing Scholarship. For details, visit www.marshallfound.org/ intiatives/honor-a-nurse. www.marshallmedical.org | FOR YOUR HEALTH

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Named Top 10% Hospital in the Nation Pulmonary Care

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Recognized with 5-Star Ratings

by Healthgrades® for Superior Outcomes in: • Treatment of Heart Attacks

• Treatment of Sepsis

• Treatment of Heart Failure

• Total Knee Replacement

• Treatment of Stroke

• Colorectal Surgeries

• Treatment of Pneumonia

• Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism

National quality, local care. www.marshallmedical.org/healthgrades

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Tortilla Flats Cantina A Taste of Mexico on Main Street

by Tamara Berg photos by Dante Fontana

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onsider it a rebirth. Olé! Tortilla Flats has been revived, with the addition of “Cantina” to its name, and is serving up Mexican cuisine once again.

The building on Placerville’s Main Street may look the same, but the inside tells a different tale. Expect a completely revamped menu—full of flavor and local flare—and a brightened up interior.

The aforementioned cantina has an open and airy feel to it, and once you work your way to the hostess, the restaurant really opens up. On my last visit, the staff was warm and inviting, with chips and salsa arriving right on cue as our server greeted us.

Crispy and fresh, the chips were delicious sans salsa, but even better when dipped into the blend of garden fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices.

With 10 appetizers, picking only one was impossible, so we tried two: the Original Tortilla Flats Cheese Crispy and Red Chile Chicken Taquitos. Each was delightful, but not too filling. Much like garlic bread complements a tasty Italian meal, the Cheese Crispy—a crunchy flour tortilla layered with a melty blend of three cheeses—was especially unique and addicting, and the perfect companion for the meal’s main attractions.

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Chock-full of veggies, beans and seasoned ground beef, with a housemade chipotle buttermilk ranch that allowed the ingredients to really shine, the taco salad was fresh and hearty.

Red Chile Chicken Taquitos

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ur high school Christmas concert wasn’t a big deal to anyone except those of us in band, our parents, and most of all, our teacher, Mr. Turnbull.

To say Mr. Turnbull was wound a little tight would be like saying atomic bombs are a little destructive. With his horn-rimmed glasses and mildly satanic goatee, Mr. Turnbull wasn’t someone you wanted to cross. And that was part of the thrill.

In band, players are seated according to their ability. First chair, most talented; second chair, second best, and so on. I played trumpet, and was last chair out of 10. My best friend, Doug, sat right beside me. Friends since third grade, he and I shared a near identical sense of humor and band was the perfect place to refine it; with all the students, instruments and music stands, we were well hidden and could engage in a lot of under-the-breath FOR MORE TOM’S TAKES, wisecracking with a goal of VISIT STYLEEDC.COM. always getting the other to WHAT’S COMING bust up laughing without NEXT MONTH? getting busted by Mr. DON’T MISS STYLE’S 2017 Turnbull.

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To him, joking around was the ultimate sin, and it made cutting up a serious game. If caught, his shrew-like eyes would glare at you as he thundered: “WOULD YOU LIKE TO STAND BEFORE THE ENTIRE CLASS AND SHARE YOUR REMARKABLE HUMOR WITH US?” If you were lucky, that would be enough to snap us out of our suicidal reverie. Bad day? You’d end up in front of the class, and then possibly locked in the drum closet. The danger made every wisecrack at least five times funnier than it actually was.

So, fast forward to the Christmas concert.

Our band, the concert band, was in the bleachers of a parent-packed gym, waiting our turn. The orchestra, which was basically varsity band and featured the most talented students, including a large, lumbering tuba player named D’Lane, was on the floor and about to launch into “Sleigh Ride.”

Earlier, at final rehearsal, Mr. Turnbull had gravely warned that any band members caught misbehaving while the orchestra performed would—yes, be brought down to the floor to introduce themselves. The risk of that punishment in front of a bunch of parents made it even more terrifying and tempting to screw around. So, seated at

the top of the bleachers, we were hard at it, trying to make the other lose it first…and our walk along the fine, tense line between hilarity and terror was going well, too, until Doug took the mouthpiece from his trumpet.

It was the nuclear option, our version of a last comedy resort: One would rap the knuckles of the other when they weren’t looking. But that night, Doug’s grip wasn’t good and in the poised, delicate silence before the first downbeat into “Sleigh Ride,” the mouthpiece slipped from his fingers and tumbled into the abyss beneath our seats.

CLANG. BANG. BING. DING. CLANGITY CLANG CLANG. BANG. THUD. The clatter that arose from Santa’s reindeer in “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” was nothing compared to this. A collective gasp rose through the gym and all eyes snapped in our direction, none quicker than Mr. Turnbull’s.

I remember trying to swallow and being surprised I’d forgotten how.

But then, at that precise moment, at the expense of large, lumbering D’Lane, a little Christmas miracle occurred: He had set the legs of his chair too close to the back edge of the top riser, and, already top-heavy with his tuba, had chosen the wrong direction to shift his weight. He and his instrument crashed over backwards and into our beautifully decorated concert Christmas tree, which collapsed into a shimmering green heap on the polished gym floor. Another collective gasp, and eyes snapped again, but this time away from us—including Turnbull’s. Doug and I glanced at each other in disbelief. Of course, we were concerned for D’Lane, so we too craned our necks to make sure he was at least moving his limbs. He was, and Mr. Turnbull was right beside him, probably more worried about the tuba but, no matter—we were no longer his focus. After a few minutes, both D’Lane and the Christmas tree were upright again, and the Christmas concert commenced.

And to this day, “Sleigh Ride” remains my all-time favorite Christmas song.

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