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ABOUT THE COVERS CUTEST KIDS WINNERS! Congratulations to our Cutest Kids Contest winners: Connor, Isaac and Riley! These three cuties were among one hundred adorable children that entered Style Magazine's Cutest Kids Contest at the 2012 Folsom Family Family Expo & Wellness Festival.

The winners were voted on by the community and will grace the cover the Style Magazine! You can see Connor and Isaac on this month's cover of Style – Folsom El Dorado Hills. And, you can catch Riley in the August issue of Style – Folsom El Dorado Hills.

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n a recent morning drive to deliver my daughter, Olivia, to school I told her that I didn’t know what to write about for our May issue. Like the wise-beyond-her-nine-years child that she is, she posed questions in order to help find my answer. She began, “Well, what is the magazine going to be about for May?” I explained, “We are featuring local graduating high school seniors who’ve done outstanding work in their classes and have many accomplishments outside of school as well.”

I could see her mind working, and her face lit up as she said, “Really? That would be so cool if I could be in the magazine when I’m a senior for being a good student.” I agreed. She shyly, but brilliantly, suggested that I write about how I would love for her to be featured in the pages of Style when she’s a high school senior. I affirmatively shook my head, smiled from ear to ear and belted an emphatic, “Yes!” Lucky for me, Olivia is already on the right path and considers herself a Style “Student Spotlight” alumna in training. She’s at the top of her third grade class, considers chemistry her favorite subject, is über outgoing, a natural leader, and can sing like Alicia Keys. Needless to say, she inspires me and is my greatest accomplishment. And yes, I enjoy exercising my parental right to brag! Those who will also be bragging and gushing this month are the parents of this month’s aforementioned “graduating senior superstars” highlighted in Style’s “6th Annual Student Spotlight” feature. Take a moment to read about the future leaders and sure-to-be movers and shakers of the next generation.

As our graduating seniors prepare for college life and the next chapter of their budding lives this summer, many homeowners start now to prepare their backyards for the sun-soaked season of outdoor living.

Find a myriad of both cost-effective and DIY ideas for sprucing up your plot with growing functionality in Kerrie Kelly’s “Backyard Retreat.”

Once you’re done in the yard, a nice bike ride may be in order before you light up the barbecue. Cycling around these parts seems to be all the rage; I think it might have something to do with all the great bike paths and scenic areas we have to traverse. This month, Style helps you with even more ways (and places) to get your wheels spinning in The Ten Spot with a list of the biggest regional bicycling events.

This month also marks the commencement of voting for…drum roll please…Style’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards! Visit the polls now at stylemg.com to make sure your favorite businesses, people and places get their kudos and possibly make the winners’ circle to be published in the October 2013 issues.

Lastly and of course not leastly, it’s time to celebrate—whether for the special mother in your life, the student waving goodbye to high school or college, or the completion of another tax season. Enjoy the party while it lasts…and your children while they still need you.

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MAY 2013 The Folsom Symphony’s outstanding horn section will be featured in Schumann’s energetic “Konzertstück.” Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 and Vaughan Williams’ “Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis” will also be performed.

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May 17 & 18, 2013 7:30 PM Guest artist violinist Dawn Harms

Celebrate the ingenuity of musical America! The program includes John Williams’ music from “Saving Private Ryan,” “Schindler’s List” and “E.T,” selections from Broadway’s “Wicked” and “Chicago,” Copland’s “Four Dance Episodes From Rodeo,” and Barber’s Violin Concerto (Mvt.1).

Publishers Terence P. Carroll, Wendy L. Sipple Executive Editor Desiree Patterson Managing Editor Megan Wiskus Editorial Interns Nelli Badikyan, Jamila B. Khan, Paris Ryan, Kelly Soderlund Contributing Writers Abigail Blank, Amber Foster, Brad Franklin, Chuck Harrison, Linda Holderness, Kerrie Kelly, Tom Mailey, Roberta Ratcliff, Jennifer Resnicke, Bill Romanelli, Richard Righton Art Director Gary Zsigo

Plus, Ms. Harms and the symphony will perform the world premiere of Peter B. Allen’s “Prayed in America,” along with other all-American surprises.

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asktheexperts Q: What is a whole grain?

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whole grain is one in which the A: Aentire seed or grain is used. The wheat kernel contains three parts: the germ, the endosperm, and the bran. In order for a bread to be considered “whole grain” it must include all three parts. The difference between 100-percent wholewheat flour and white flour is the parts of wheat used. For example, when white flour is milled, the bran and the germ are discarded and only the endosperm is left; however, when wheat flour is milled, the germ and bran are left in, as well as the endosperm, hence the name “whole” grain.

— Erika Mendenhall Great Harvest Bread Co. 850 East Bidwell Street, Suite 145 Folsom 916-984-1830, greatharvest.com prepare for summer, I’m thinking Q: To of trying out spray tanning. How should I prepare for my first session?

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custom spray tan is a fantastic A: Aalternative to getting golden brown without the aging rays of the sun. Before coming in for your spray tan, exfoliate with an oil-free product; you want to have a nice, even surface for the spray tan to be applied. Avoid using bar soaps, high pH shower products or in-shower moisturizers, which can all halt the sunless reaction. Do not moisturize; moisturizing impedes the skins ability to absorb the spray tan solution.

Finally, wear dark and loose fitting clothes, since the spray tan has temporary bronzers that may rub off on your clothes. (Constrictive clothing may rub off your golden glow before it’s allowed to fully set.) After your spray tan, wait 6-8 hours to shower.

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usan Hamlin, domestic violence survivor and volunteer at the Center for Violence-Free Relationships, has written a workbook to help family and friends of those living in violence understand the victim’s mindset and identify ways to safely offer help. A Guide for Family and Friends of Someone Living in Domestic Violence From a Survivor’s Perspective, is a mini account of Hamlin’s story and includes a workbook in the back.

The book is available at mcompublishing. com and on amazon.com...Every second Saturday (through September 2013), head to Sutter Street for Second Saturday in Historic Folsom and enjoy artists, merchants and entertainers, starting at 5 p.m. For updates, visit historicfolsom.org/events.cfm...Save the date for the El Dorado Hills Community Services District’s Community Clean-Up Day on June 1. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., work with your neighbors to beautify the city; the event starts at 4250 Town Center Boulevard West in El Dorado Hills. To volunteer, call 916-933-6624...The Food Bank of El Dorado County unveiled its new mobile food pantry on March 26 in El Dorado Hills. Partnering with Rolling Hills Christian Church, the food banks’ 36-foot-long mobile pantry set up shop in the parking lot, distributing food to hungry families. The pantry is designed to feed 200 families when it rolls into a rural area and is run by one food bank staff member and five volunteers. To learn more, visit foodbankedc.org...

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Folsom Lake College s t u d e n t Ya s m i n Pajouhesh has been named a 2013 Coca-Cola Community College A c a d e m i c Te a m B r o n z e S c h o l a r.

Pajouhesh, a social and behavioral sciences major and FLC Student Senate president, will receive a $1,000 scholarship and a special medallion.

Congrats!…El Dorado Hills volunteer and Rotarian, Bill Tobin, and local music g ro u p, T h e U s e d Blues Band, were recognized by ShelterBox USA for their individual and collaborative efforts in 2012 to provide emergency shelter a n d o t h e r a i d to disaster survivors worldwide. Among his volunteer activity, Tobin hosted his annual Wine and Blues fundraising event at Winterhawk Winery in June 2012, featuring live entertainment by The Used Blues Band. The band was recognized with a ShelterBox USA Corporate Partner Award for their enthusiasm and outstanding support for the organization and its mission...On March 12, State Senator Ted Gaines celebrated the opening of his new constituent service center at 4359 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 112, in El Dorado Hills. Attendees toured the new office staffed by two full-time employees and one part-timer, discussed goals and priorities for 2013 with the senator, met district and Capitol staff and noshed. To learn more about Senator Gaines or his new constituent office, call 916-933-7213...Congratulations to Golden Hills School seventh grader Paloma DiMugo! She took first place in the Sacramento Regional Science and Engineering Fair in the physical science category with her project that

explored why birds fly in a “V” formation during migration. Paloma attended the California State Science Fair on April 1516 in Los Angeles with both her parents...

Running through May 19, the Folsom History Museum, in cooperation with the Hangtown Fibers Guild, presents the textile exhibit Weaving the Past Into the Future. Antique implements help tell the story of textile construction from the 18th century to the present. Museum doors are open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays...The Harris Center for the Arts/Three Stages is hosting a FLC Student Art Exhibition in the Bank of America Gallery through May 12. The annual exhibition, representative of the wide range of disciplines offered at Folsom Lake College, features ceramics, painting, printmaking, metal arts, sculpture and drawing works.

The gallery is open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and one hour before and during intermission of each scheduled

Vegetables photo © Elenathewise/fotolia.com. Steve Wallen photo by Dante Fontana. All other photos courtesy of their respective companies.

performance at the Harris Center/ Three Stages...The El Dorado Hills Certified Fa r m e r s ’ M a r ke t returns May 19 with more produce and commodities than ever before! Visitors to the market, held o n To w n C e n t e r Boulevard every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., will experience t h e b e st o f l o c a l area agriculture...

Speaking of the El Dorado Hills Town Center, get ready for the Live on the Boulevard concert series, which benefits a variety of non-profit organizations. Held at the Steven Young Amphitheater on Thursdays, June 20 through September 12, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the amazing lineup will bring family-friendly J musical acts to El Dorado Hills. A bonus performance by the YOUNG AMPHITHEATER 6:00 - 8:00 PM STEVEN EL DORADO HILLS TOWN CENTER Folsom Symphony is expected on September 19!...In the “Oops, We’re Only Human Department” please apology for El Dorado Hillsnote Town our Center on the Boulevard listing the incorrect addressLive in the March issue’s Introducing Summer Concerts on Steve Wallen Swim School, Inc. The correct address Shop. Dine. Stay. Play. is 1230 Glenhaven Court, Suite 100, in El Dorado Hills. You

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can find them online at wallenswim.com...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual Summer Fun feature!

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

A: Be careful with your words— once they are said they can only be forgiven, not forgotten.

Q: What comes to you naturally?

A: Caring for others (people and animals).

Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

A: When people think they are better than everyone else.

Q: Biggest life inspirations?

A: To be a veterinarian.

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schedule, in addition to the emotional impact of having to give up the dog after the 15-18 month training period. “I wanted to make sure she was ready to take on something like that,” Kerry explains.

Eventually, however, Natalie won her mother over, and last December they adopted Laguna, a Labrador retriever mix. Although it’s often challenging to be strict with Laguna and to frequently remind people to ask before petting a guide-dog-in-training, for Natalie, it’s all been worth it. “It makes me feel really good that I can help [the visually impaired] be independent and do what they want to do,” Natalie says, and her family couldn’t be more proud.

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A: “When you feel like quitting think about why you started.”

favorites Author/writer: James Herriot Guilty pleasure: Sour Skittles and shopping Meal in town: Sienna—I love their skirt steak!

Local landmark: Folsom Lake Movie: Pitch Perfect Musician/band: Luke Bryan Saying: “Actions speak louder than words, so believe what you see and forget what you heard.”

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hen 12-year-old Natalie Marini says her family loves animals, she isn’t kidding. Her family has three horses, two dogs, two cats, three rabbits, a hamster, a gecko and a rat.

“We’ve always been a big animal family,” laughs Kerry, Natalie’s mom. Last year, one of Natalie’s friends told her about Guide Dogs for the Blind (guidedogs.com), an all-volunteer non-profit organization that trains specially-bred dogs to be companions for the visually impaired. “I love working with dogs and training them,” Natalie says. “When my friend told me about the program, I was very excited!”

Natalie’s mom was less enthused.

She was worried her daughter would not be able to handle the rigorous training

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or thousands of years parrots have been captured in the wild. Today, so many parrots are smuggled out of their tropical forest homes that some species are in danger of extinction. Handsome Luther, a former pet, is a blue-fronted Amazon who moved to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary in 1997. He and other members of his family don’t really talk; rather, they have a special “voice box” called a syrinx that enables them to mimic voices and sounds—doors closing, babies crying or dogs barking, to name a few. Before purchasing a parrot as a pet, do some serious research and seek expert advice. Ask yourself, “Can I care for an animal that may live into her 70s, is expensive to keep, and loud, destructive, untidy and demanding of my time?”

A parrot may in fact be a perfect pet for you, but they’re not for everyone, that’s for sure!

— Roberta Ratcliff

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Since May is National Bike Month, Style decided to find 10 local bike events that won’t only benefit your health, but local nonprofits, too. Find your favorite one and take your spin class outdoors.

1. Motherlode Century: May 11, Coloma Valley, motherlodecentury.com 2. Bicycles Plus Diva Night: May 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Folsom, onlinecycling.com 3. Folsom Prison Race Behind Bars: May 19, Folsom, racebehindbars. com 4. Sierra Century: June 15, Plymouth, sierracentury.org 5. Cycle the Sierra: June 22-26, Nevada City, cyclethesierra.com 6. Tahoe Sierra MTB Endurance Race: August 24, Soda Springs, globalbiorhythmevents. com/2009-tahoe-sierra-50100/ 7. Folsom Cyclebration: September 6,7 & 8, Folsom, folsomcyclebration.com 8. The Great Lake Tahoe Bike Ride: September 28, Zephry Cove and Tahoe City, laketahoemarathon. com/Bike.html 9. Princess Promenade: October 6, Sacramento, princesspromenade. com 10. The Aptalis Cycle for Life: October 19, Newcastle, cff.org/ Chapters/sacramento — Paris Ryan

For more details on these events, visit stylemg.com.

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he Folsom Aquatic Center opens for its 13th summer season on May 25.

The giant inflatable water toys “Kiwi,” the “New Zealand Beast” and “Montee” are all back for 2013. These massive floating obstacle courses will transform the 50-meter pool into an inflatable water park and provide an exciting challenge to thousands of visitors of all ages. “It’s like being on the television show Wipeout,” exclaimed one very excited guest.

A new summer program, The Academy Aquatics Camp, will be offered for the first time, beginning June 3. This all-day camp for children ages 8-12 will blend fun and learning with an emphasis on water safety and improving swimming skills. Participants will visit and get a behind-the-scenes tour of Fire Station 35 and all of the equipment firemen and paramedics use to perform their jobs. A visit from a Folsom police officer will allow campers a chance to learn about what it’s like to be a policeman. Campers will also receive instruction in CPR and first aid, and participate in actual lifeguard training each Friday. Afternoons will focus on fun, with campers having ample free time to swim, play on the giant inflatable water toys, or play games. The camp will culminate with each attendee receiving an American Red Cross certificate in Basic Water Safety.

What’s more, an optional lunch program is available so parents don’t have to worry about packing a lunch each day. An afternoon-only Aquatic Adventure Camp is also available and will feature swimming and games—all under the supervision of trained Aquatic Center staff.

Don’t miss out on all of the fun and excitement at the Folsom Aquatic Center. Family passes are now on sale for $149; individual summer passes are $59. This summer, take a “staycation” and bring your family to the Folsom Aquatic Center. You’ll have fun…we guarantee it!

— Chuck Harrison

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Freshmex Express Mexican Grill

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n a lively Folsom shopping center stands a spacious, welcoming eatery serving nothing short of serious burritos, tacos and tostadas, the staple foods of Mexico.

The fun-colored walls and exuberant decorative pieces at Freshmex Express Mexican Grill go hand-in-hand with the Spanish music played in the background—providing an alluring, family-friendly environment. After reviewing the full menu of practically everything Mexican one can crave, the Fajita Burrito ended up on my plate. Prepared right in front of me, it was stuffed with diced chicken, pinto beans and Mexican-style rice, layered with sautéed onions, lettuce and a selection of cheeses, plus fresh guacamole and sour cream. The result? A massive burrito that could have been consumed by three. The famous pico de gallo brought all of the ingredients together, making each bite hearty and succulent. And what would Mexican food be without its counterpart, chips and salsa? The crunchy tortilla chips—offered with an assortment of self-serve salsas (i.e., all-you-can-eat!)—were the last tally needed to add up to a tangible Mexican meal. Turns out, I didn’t have to go very far to enjoy an authentic favorite. Freshmex Express Mexican Grill, 1870 Prairie City Road, Suite 110, Folsom, 916-985-0555.

— Nelli Badikyan

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MAY 4 SPRING COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

MAY 15TH We will donate 5% of sales to the Walk & Roll Foundation!

The Walk and Roll Foundation was established to assist those with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the pursuit of their dreams.

The foundation educates teens and adults about how to make responsible choices, especially in regards to driving under the influence of alcohol, substance abuse, or while distracted.

Come and see a performance from TEAM HOTWHEELZ!

From 8 a.m. to noon at the CSD parking lot (corner of El Dorado Hills Boulevard and Harvard Way), buy a space ($35) and sell your treasures…or just come to shop.

MAY 10 MOM PROM: “BOOTS, CHAPS AND COWBOY HATS” Attention moms and sons (ages 5-12)!

Dress up in your best hoedown attire and comfy shoes, or come casual, and dance the night away from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the CSD gym. Cost is $10 per person ($15 per person at the door) and includes light refreshments, interactive games, group dances and a photo booth (a Web site link will be emailed to you after the event to view and purchase photos).

This is sure to be a night full of memories that will last a lifetime.

For more information about these events and other happenings, visit edhcsd.org or call 916-933-6624.

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Presented by Style Magazine, this free event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Folsom Sports Complex will feature door prizes every hour—including gift certificates to local restaurants— and an abundance of vendors. For more details, visit facebook.com/ folsomhomegardenshow.

The El Dorado Hills Community Vision Coalition will present an evening of appetizers, music, games, and a silent and live auction! It all takes place at MercedesBenz of El Dorado Hills from 6-10 p.m. For more details, visit edhvisioncoalition.org.

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The entire community is invited to participate in this inaugural race at Oak Ridge High School, starting at 8 a.m. The special one-mile (ages 8-14) and 5K run (ages 15 and up) will honor former track and field coach Josh Ruff who lost his life last year. Both races will begin at the corner of Silva Valley and Serrano Parkway and end in the Oak Ridge High School stadium. To pre-register, visit orhstf.sandydata.com.

This lively opera, performed by the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, will rock Three Stages. Now in its fourth decade—and with over 2,000 performances to their credit—America’s preeminent ensemble performs to a full orchestra and chorus. For performance times and tickets, visit threestages.net.

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10th Annual El Dorado Hills Art and Wine Affaire Benefiting the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, El Dorado Arts Council and the El Dorado Hills Optimist Club, the fundraiser will feature more than 100 fine artists and 20 El Dorado County wineries, in addition to live music in the Steven Young Amphitheater. The event will last from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For more details, visit edoradohillsartaffaire.com.

One Way Productions Presents The Hiding Place This inspiring true story tells the tale of Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom, whose family joined the underground resistance to help save persecuted Jewish families during the WWII Nazi invasion of Holland. When they are arrested and imprisoned in concentration camps themselves, they're left with nothing to cling to but their faith. For performance times, visit threestages.net.

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Bicycles Plus Diva Night Meet factory cycling reps, grab a swag bag (first 500 attendees), peruse women’s cycling vendors, watch a fashion show and enjoy wine tasting, appetizers and desserts, plus much more. The free fun goes from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Bicycles Plus in Folsom. For more details, visit onlinecycling.com.

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Folsom Home Show photo by Dante Fontana. The Pirates of Penzance and The Hiding Place photos courtesy of Three Stages. EDH Art & Wine Affaire image courtesy of Halina Domanowski.

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Spring Art Studio Tour The El Dorado Hills Arts Association will feature 40 artists—including painters, sculptors, jewelers, potters, photographers and mixed media artists—in 20 locations around Shingle Springs, El Dorado Hills and Folsom. Don’t miss this selfguided, free event. For more details, visit eldoradohillsartists.com.

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more events May 2 – An Evening of Dance featuring MOSAIC Dance Company. This mesmerizing performance put on by the Folsom Lake College Dance program will showcase a variety of styles, ranging from ballet and jazz to contemporary and ethnic forms. The performance will begin at 6 p.m. at Three Stages. For more details, visit threestages.net.

May 2-4 – Cats. El Dorado High School will present the Andrew Lloyd Webber spectacular at the Carl Borelli Community Amphitheater in Placerville; performances will begin at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets in advance, visit studio81.org.

Spring Art Studio Tour photo courtesy of Judy Arrigotti.

May 3 – Bikes and Balls: Second Annual Roger Milbourn Golf Tournament. This golf tournament will raise money to fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through the Roger Milbourn Foundation. The four-person scramble at Empire Ranch Golf Club will begin at 1:30 p.m. and registration at 12:30 a.m.

For more details, email quest4thecure@ yahoo.com.

May 3 – Girls' Night Out. Bring your gal pals to this Kentucky Derby-themed outing on Historic Main Street in Placerville from 6-9 p.m. Check in at the Bell Tower to pick up a program and a Scavenger Hunt card. Activities will include entertainment, trunk shows, prize drawings, health and beauty specials, food samplings, a fancy hat contest and more. For more details, visit placerville-downtown.org.

May 3-5 – 2013 Home and Garden Show.

In its 33rd year, this grand event for “green thumbs” will feature community presentations from Master Gardeners, Partners in Care, Relay for Life and Habitat for Humanity, plus delicious food. Admission is free on Friday and hours are noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday’s and Sunday's hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more details, visit eldoradocountyfair. org.

May 4 – Derby Day 2013: Hats On for the Kids Fundraiser. From 1-5 p.m. at Mulvaney’s B&L, celebrate the 139th Kentucky Derby while raising awareness and resources for vulnerable children and their families. Enjoy a live broadcast of the races, raffle prizes, delicious Southern food and a hat contest. All proceeds will benefit Lilliput Children’s Services. To purchase tickets, visit lilliput.org.

May 4 – Dances of India: Tarang! Mudra Dances and the Hawkins School of Performing Arts will showcase various regional dance forms of India in this performance benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Dancers are children ages 5-19 from the Hawkins School and principal dancers of Ballet Folsom. The performance will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Folsom High School. To donate or purchase tickets, visit stjude. com/mudradances.

May 5 – Watercolors and Photographs o f C h r i st i n e M c C l e l l a n O p e n i n g Reception. The Art on the Divide Cooperative Gallery will feature the works of Christine McClellan during the month of May. Come to the artist reception at the gallery from 2-5 p.m. to meet the watercolor master and peruse her works. For more details and gallery hours, visit artonthedivide.com.

Through May 5 – FLC Falcon's Eye Theatre Presents Treasure Island.

Falcon’s Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College celebrates its sixth season with Robert Lewis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and afternoon performances at 2 p.m.; not recommended for audiences under the age of eight. To purchase tickets, visit threestages.net.

May 6 – Builders Fore Kids Golf Tournament. Are you ready for a day of fun on the green while supporting the community? Sign up to play in the annual golf tournament held at Granite May 2013 - stylemg.com 19

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Bay Golf Club. A large selection of great raffle prizes will be given out, in addition to a very special “hole-in-one” prize!

Tourney will start at 9:30 a.m. For more details, visit buildersforekids.com.

May 7 & 9 – Younger Than Springtime: The Ageless Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The Sensational Singing Seniors will be perform on May 7 at 1 p.m. at the El Dorado Hills Senior Center and May 9 at 2 p.m. at the Placerville Senior Center. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more details, call Gloria at 530-622-6855.

May 10 – Mom Prom: “Boots, Chaps and Cowboys Hats.” El Dorado Hills Community Services District is bringing back its popular mother/son dance—this year in hoedown style! Come dressed to match the theme, or come casual, as you dance the night away with your little guy (ages 5-12). Enjoy light refreshments and a photo booth. The fun will go from 6:308:30 p.m. at the Community Services District gym. For more details, visit edhcsd.org.

May 11 – Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Komen Sacramento Race for the Cure is celebrating 17 years raising breast cancer awareness and funds for the Sacramento community with a full day of fun and festivities! This year’s theme is “Race to Paradise,” so wear your favorite Hawaiian-inspired attire and chase breast cancer off into the sunset. For more details and to register, visit komensacramento.org.

May 11-12 – BerryFest. Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at this sweet festival held at the Placer County Fairgrounds. Enjoy the Boy Scouts’ pancake breakfast (8 a.m.), cooking demos throughout the day, home and garden vendors, a strawberry shortcake eating contest, Strawberry Classic Car Cruise, strawberry eats and treats, and more. For more details, visit feedmeberries.com.

May 14 – Folsom Lake College Music Spring Choir Concert. This public performance at Three Stages is the capstone experience for Folsom Lake College music ensembles, solo performance studies, and creative music studies students. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. For more details, visit threestages.net.

May 16 – Mad Hatter Meets Mad Men Fundraiser. Fairytale Town mixes the zaniness of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland with the allure of the awardwinning series Mad Men in its first ever off-site fundraising event. All proceeds will benefit Fairytale Town’s non-profit programs and park improvements.

The fun will go from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. For more details, visit fairytaletown.org.

May 17-18 – The Folsom Symphony Presents Made In America. Celebrate the ingenuity of American music! For the season finale, the symphony will present music from the scores of John Williams’ E.T., Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List, four dance episodes from Copland's Rodeo, and selections from Schwartz’s Wicked and Kander’s Chicago at Three Stages. Guest violinist Dawn Harms will perform with the orchestra. For ticket details, visit folsomsymphony.com.

May 18 – El Dorado County Young Life 5K/ 2K Fun Run. This first annual fun run at Cielo Estate in Shingle Springs will raise funds for Woodleaf Summer Camp scholarships, benefiting kids in need. The fee will include a pancake breakfast and a chance to win raffle prizes and awards. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; the race starts at 9 a.m.

For more details, visit msites.younglife.org.

May 18 – Marshall Women’s Health & Wellness Expo and 5K. Don’t miss this women’s expo centered on health and wellness! The run starts at 8 a.m. with an expo following from 8:30-11 a.m.

Marshall Medical experts will provide health screenings and health talks on popular topics, including heart health, nutrition and exercise. To learn more, visit marshallhealthexpo.com.

May 18 – Wakamatsu Farm Festival. Head to the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Colony Farm (941 Cold Springs Road in Placerville) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a festival featuring Native American artists, Gold Rush living history and historic Veerkamp Family farming displays, as well as traditional Japanese arts and crafts, dance and musical performances. To purchase tickets and for more details, visit arconservancy. org/wakamatsu.

May 18 – Stop Hunger Now Silent Auction.

From 6-9 p.m. at the Quarry Ponds Shopping Center, Fellowship Church, in partnership with the Placer Food Bank,

Raley’s of Granite Bay, American River Bank, Quarry Ponds and Stop Hunger Now will host this silent auction and wine tasting event, featuring appetizers and live music.

For more details, visit gofellowship.org.

May 18 – ROCK’in the Vineyard. Don’t miss this annual benefit concert with proceeds going to Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) and taking place at Young’s Vineyard in Amador County.

Enjoy the sounds of Craig Chaquico & Band. For tickets and more details, visit rockinthevineyard.org.

May 19 – Apple Blossom Bike Tour.

This fundraiser benefiting the El Dorado Adventist School will include three routes for cyclists: the metric century, metric half century, and the youth route.

Each course will include refueling stops, rider support, T-shirt, goody bag, water bottle and delicious food. To sign up, visit appleblossombiketour.com.

May 19 – Rumpelstiltskin. Recall the Grimm Brothers' moral tale of promises made and promises broken in this California Theatre Center production at Three Stages. Recommended for grades K-5.

Performances will be held at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit threestages.net.

May 24 – An Evening with John Mayall.

John Mayall, aka the "Godfather of British Blues," has hired some of the biggest names in rock history to play in his band The Bluesbreakers. He’ll bring his latest incarnation of the Bluesbreakers to Three Stages—just before his 80th birthday. For more details, visit threestages.net.

May 24-26 – Tempered, Transparent, Textured Glass & Polymer Clay Tiles for Mosaics. The Artists' Studio in the Foothills (ASiF) is proud to present mosaic workshops with Susan Crocenzi. This class will be perfect for those without prior experience in the medium. For times and to register, visit scmosaics.com.

May 25 – Eighth Annual Fallen Warriors Car and Motorcycle Show. This classic car and bike show, held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the El Dorado Hills Town Center, will honor those locally who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Poker runs will culminate in the Town Center and festivities will include military displays, live music, raffle prizes, vendors and classic car and motorcycle judging. For more details, visit fwmo.org.

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

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outtakes Annual Bowl for Kids Fundraiser

Teacher from Woodside, Dave Seymour with students Welby, Dallas and Tristan

Program Manager Amber Heinrichs and Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters El Dorado County Judy Knapp

EDH Rotary: Jeff England, Joe Harn, Robert Leonm Wayne Lowery and Kathy Witherow

Folsom Lake Bowl March 9 Photos by Kelly Seymour.

The El Dorado Hills Target Store Manager Brad Scott with his team

Awards presentation

The team from Intel raised more than $3,000

Elliott Evans and Megan Lee in the foreground; Ilya Ignatyev and Sofia Derevyanchuk in the background

The competition’s opening ceremony

First Annual Youth Dancesport Benefit Fundraiser California Wedding Hall, Sacramento March 10 Photos by Andrew Bondar.

Elliot Evans and Annie Bondar

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Mark Otrotsyuk and Olivia Lysinger

Connections Biz Expo

Guy and Sherry de Boo

Sgt. Warden, Sgt. Lecheminant and Sgt. Vganiza

Folsom Sports Complex March 14 Photos by Tom Paniagua.

Lauren Anderson and Martha Hutchinson Nancy Atchley, Tonya Kamaloni and Tom Carden

Rebekah Barney

Shannon Morgan and Evelyn Jensen enjoy the fabulous items in the silent auction

U.S. Bank representative Barry Brundage welcomes guests

Lezlie McBride (UC Davis Children’s Hospital), Shannon Wheeler (First Responder EMS), Kerri Kuska (2013 auction chair) and Amy Sims (Heart Ball director)

23rd Annual Heart Ball Fundraiser Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel March 9 Photos by Fernando Oliva.

Emcees Sam Shane and Shannon Brinia bring up Open Your Heart survivor Delaney Conway, age 8, to thank guests for their support

Mario Lugo poses with a friend

Owner of Mélange Women’s Boutique, Anna Karapetyan and Nelli Badikyan

A Downton Abbey-inspired ensemble

Friends attend the event in fashionable ensembles

Friends enjoying the fashionable evening

Sacramento Fashion Week Launch Party Mix Downtown, Sacramento, February 24. Photos by Phil Kemp.

If you know of any events happening in the Folsom and El Dorado Hills area or have photos you would like to share with us, please submit them to info@stylemg.com. And, to see more Outtakes photos, visit our Web site: stylemg.com.

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vicki foote Heart for Art

by Abigail Blank

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ome people spend their retirement enjoying the freedom—freedom from schedules, freedom from punching a clock, freedom from the fast-paced rat race. But Folsom resident Vicki Foote has taken an entirely different view of her retirement.

She has approached these golden years with deep appreciation that she now has freedom too…freedom to do whatever her heart desires.

After years spent teaching elementary school and raising her three children, Foote decided it was time to explore every avenue that piqued her interest. An avid tennis player, she also took up piano, joined a singing group (the Songbirds), learned to play the ukulele, and took on a job writing book reviews for a children’s Web site—all in her retirement.

Out of all of these amazing talents, however, it’s Foote’s painting that’s allowed her to give back and reach so many people in the Folsom area and beyond.

“I was always interested in art but didn’t really take the time to pursue it before I retired,” Foote says. She dabbled for a while then became more serious while

Photos by Dante Fontana.

taking a few classes—first studying with community artists, before moving on to college courses and eventually delving into trade workshops. Though much of her work is of landscapes and animals, she often branches out to capture lovely bits of still life and even tackles challenges, such as highlighting the beauty of classic cars.

“I’m continuing to study,” she shares, noting her endless hunger to learn.

Foote says she is constantly expanding her technique and knowledge, adding

new elements to her art with wisdom gained from various books and classes. “[Painting is] now part of my everyday life. The more I learned, the more I became interested in creating what I enjoyed and what others enjoy, too.”

Foote has painted with watercolors and oils but prefers to work with acrylic, siting its forgiving nature as being beneficial to her painting style.

“I like the convenience of it,” she adds.

Color is very important to her, though she is always evolving her mastery of design and composition, and working to coax the true beauty of nature from her medium. Slightly impressionistic in her style, Foote aims to retain realistic elements of her subjects.

As a member of Folsom Rotary’s Inner Wheel, the women’s auxiliary for the Rotary Club, Foote is well known for donating her talents to help raise funds for their community outreach programs.

She also donates her work to the annual KVIE Art Auction. “I do a lot of painting and it’s nice for them to have a home,” she says. The paintings with the deepest meaning to her are the ones she creates for those close to her heart. Recounting a portrait she painted for her son—based on a photograph of his teenage self on a motocross bike—she says, “Whenever I do something for a member of the family, my art becomes more worthwhile.”

Mixing her passion for art and experience teaching, Foote volunteers for five weeks every summer as an art teacher at

the Estes Park YMCA summer camp in Colorado. What’s more, she also shares her unique blend of skills with the local community, teaching classes for the local parks and recreation department and assisting in art classes at Theodore Judah Elementary School.

Foote’s paintings are exhibited in a variety of locales, including Amoré Café in Gold River, New ArtWorks Gallery in Fair Oaks and Ambrosia Café & Bakery in Sacramento. You may also find smaller versions of the artist’s striking work on greeting cards at local craft shows and Rotary Club auctions.

Embracing her freedom to its fullest, Foote could not imagine a better way to spend her retirement. “I’m happy to have the time to do what I choose to now,” she says of celebrating the newfound ability to share her work with those around her and spread the true joy of art.

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artbeat Through May 19 – Weaving the Past into the Future. The Folsom History Museum, in cooperation with Hangtown Fibers Guild, presents this colorful exhibit including antique implements, displays and ongoing demonstrations tracing the history of yarn production, weaving and knitting. Contemporary fiber arts will also be represented. For museum hours, visit folsomhistorymuseum.org.

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fight the fog The Painful Truth About Fibromyalgia

by Abigail Blank

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ost of us take our bodies for granted. We wake up, sit comfortably at work, enjoy the freedom to join friends and family in activities, and end our day cozied and content in bed. But for the five million Americans living with fibromyalgia, every moment can be filled with soreness and aches and pains that disrupt everything—from work to play, and even sleep.

Fibromyalgia is a disease marked by chronic pain and tenderness in one’s joints, muscles and soft tissues. Sufferers often experience fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, anxiety and depression. Because of the constellation of ailments associated with the disease, people are often misdiagnosed or even go undiagnosed for years before they receive help. In honor of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, Style decided to take readers through the painful truth about the disease and talk about new treatments to help sufferers.

LIVING WITH FIBROMYALGIA Preston Ames knows all too well how challenging it can be to deal with the ups and

downs of fibromyalgia. In 1999, at the tender age of 12, what began as a typical childhood cold took a turn for the worse.

Within four days, Ames began suffering from excruciating lower back pain and excessive tiredness. Concerned, Ames’ parents had him tested for all of the common childhood illnesses, like the flu and mononucleosis (mono), as well as some of the more serious ones, but everything came back negative.

Yet his parents wouldn’t give up.

Ames had taken to spending upwards of 18 hours a day sleeping, fighting against constant pain and what he refers to as “bone deep fatigue.” It took a year of doctors’ appointments—having visited 14 different doctors in all—and countless hours of research, before Ames and his family were able to get a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. “Because it was so debilitating, my parents were diligent [in finding an answer].” As

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for the lengthy amount of time it took to finally be diagnosed, Ames says, “We were very fortunate that it was only one year.”

What followed his diagnosis was an eight-year battle against the incapacitating pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia.

“There isn’t really any tried and trusted routine for treating the disease,” he says. Having been diagnosed before the advent of any of the newer drug treatments for fibromyalgia, Ames did all he could to relieve the symptoms, including physical therapy, diet modification, and carefully planned fitness and exercise routines. Over time, he achieved a manageable level of functionality.

DIAGNOSING THE DISEASE Ames’ case is somewhat unusual, as fibromyalgia usually onsets in adulthood and is commonly diagnosed in conjunction with other conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, hypothyroidism, Lyme disease and depression. Yet, getting the diagnosis can be a massive feat in itself.

Dr. Thitinan Srikulmontree, rheumatologist with Dignity Health at Mercy San Juan Medical Center, says, “The fact that there is no obvious abnormality on physical examination, laboratory testing or imaging studies in fibromyalgia

makes establishing the diagnosis even more challenging,” siting a recent British study (BMC Health Serv Res. 2010 Apr 26; 10:102), which found it takes a patient 2.3 years, on average, to receive a diagnosis, usually after presenting their symptoms to more than three different physicians.

The initial criteria for diagnosis is the presence of widespread pain for at least three months, as well as pain and tenderness in at least 11 of 18 areas including arms (elbows), knees, chest, neck, rib cage, shoulders, lower back, thighs and buttocks. Symptoms expand to include memory and concentration problems, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, tension headaches or migraines, and a reduced ability to exercise. Dr. Srikulmontree explains that memory and concentration problems are often dismissed but are important indicators of the disease. “People who are normally highly functional and sharp can find themselves having difficulty focusing, processing information or doing tasks that require quick thinking. We call this ‘fibro fog.’”

CAUSES Though fibromyalgia has been linked to fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, depression and anxiety, the cause remains unknown. It has been suspected physical or emotional trauma, sleep disturbances, infection and/or virus, or even an abnormal pain response may all be possible causes for the disease, but no concrete correlations have been found.

TREATMENT In recent years, new drug therapies have become available specifically to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, including Savella and Cymbalta, but patients often try a variety of treatments including antidepressants, muscle relaxants, physical therapy and various other forms of stress relief. Ames says that finding what’s right for each individual (treatment-wise) is easiest when they’ve formed a partnership with their medical professional.

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a bit of discrimination and discounting.

Ames says, “The biggest thing is to find your advocate in the health care system,” and adds, “The same goes for friends and family.”

Dr. Srikulmontree wants her patients to remember that a positive disposition and remaining connected to others are important for conquering life with fibromyalgia. “The good news is fibromyalgia itself will not cause any damages to your joints or your body,” she explains. While the symptoms of fibromyalgia can be frustrating and defeating, Dr. Srikulmontree points out, “Being inactive will make your muscles even weaker, your fitness level lower and your pain worse in the long-term. It can also negatively affect your relationship with friends and family.”

She gives practical advice to those fighting for normalcy in a life filled with pain.

“If you find that you cannot do the same activities you normally can,” she says, “try dividing your tasks into smaller bits, setting up your routine, and slowly building up your strength a little at a time.”

As for Ames, he has found a stellar personalized treatment plan that has him pain-free 98 percent of the time. How did he do it? He offers this advice, “Be openminded to new suggestions for treatments because it really is about finding what works for your case.”

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talk to me Understanding Speech and Language Impairments

common items. Two-year-olds begin to use two-word sentences, three-year-olds have a word for almost everything, and four-year-olds use sentences with four or more words. Kindergartners can communicate easily with detailed language and standard grammar.

by Linda Holderness

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EARLY INTERVENTION

s preschoolers, Sydney, Colin and Anthony* all had speech difficulties. Sydney could tell delightful stories with animated gestures but very few words; Colin conversed well but couldn’t articulate the letter “r”; Anthony was verbal but only his parents could understand him. While experts agree children develop language at different rates, some speech patterns—including stuttering, autism, hearing loss and Down’s syndrome— do indicate problems. But how can parents know when their child needs help with less obvious language difficulties?

“NORMAL” DEVELOPMENT They usually can’t without expert evaluation, acknowledges the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on its Web site (asha.org). The organization lists guidelines for speech development from birth through fifth grade, but cautions they are averages that not all normally progressing children will meet.

In general, infants at three months will coo and smile, and at six months will babble in speech-like sounds and laugh. A one-year-old will speak a few short words and will understand names of

...delayed speech is a development issue and not related to intelligence, nor is it anything the parent caused.

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If your child deviates widely from the norm, experts urge you to have him or her evaluated as young as possible. “Early intervention is the key to preventing a lot of problems,” says Gena Wiskus, a speechlanguage pathologist with El Dorado County Office of Education who works in county schools. The younger the brain, the more easily it can be retrained.

The first person to perceive a problem is often the child’s doctor. Maria RaslearHendrickson, M.D., a pediatrician with Mercy Medical Group in El Dorado Hills evaluates speech and communication at each baby checkup. “Speech problems most commonly become noticeable between a year and two years,” Dr. RaslearHendrickson says. If she suspects an issue, “I err on the side of pushing parents early

to do something about it. If therapy starts by age two or three, the child can be where they’re supposed to be before they enter school.”

TREATMENT Speech therapy is provided through public schools and private therapists. School treatment is free for district residents ages 3 to 21, regardless of whether they’re enrolled in a district school. A pathologist evaluates each child, but, with limited budgets, schools can serve only the most “severely delayed,” Wiskus says.

Private therapy is not inexpensive, but most therapists will work with families to keep costs reasonable. Nancy Barcal, a speechlanguage pathologist and owner of Granite Bay Speech, trains parents to work with children at home, which can shorten the treatment schedule. In her practice, she employs play therapy and gives her families “homework” that is bonding and fun.

Whatever therapy the child receives, Barcal emphasizes, the most important criterion is that it be based on sound scientific research. Parents should ask how the therapist knows the treatment will achieve the promised results.

Photos by Dante Fontana.

SUCCESS STORIES Some children work with school and private therapists simultaneously. Sydney is one of those. The Fair Oaks second-grader has 30 minutes each week at school and additional sessions with Barcal. The two therapists work as a team to coordinate the child’s treatment. Sydney is an only child, and without other children for comparison, her parents weren’t sure how to interpret her language reticence. It was a neighbor who alerted the family that the four-year-old didn’t have the language proficiency of other kids her age. “She does a great job telling a story,” the neighbor told Sydney’s mother, “but she doesn’t actually say anything.” One of Sydney’s issues was too little muscle strength and

coordination in her tongue, jaw and lips to pronounce some sounds correctly. In compensating for the sounds she couldn’t make, she developed other speech problems. After about three years of therapy, Sydney tests close to age level.

Being unable to pronounce just one letter may not seem critical, but, as Colin’s mother points out, “the letter ‘r’ is pretty much in every word.” Plus, not being able to articulate an “r” affected other sounds. Embarrassed by his speech, Colin resisted speaking or reading aloud in class, hindering his performance in school.

“Public speaking is really a life skill,” his mother says. “They start it in kindergarten.” Now a fifth-grader in Granite Bay, Colin began therapy in second grade, late by many standards. Treatment focused in part on retraining the way he places his tongue in his mouth. His mother is delighted with his progress. “He’s already starting to feel more confident,” she says.

Anthony, a Rocklin sixth-grader, is a “clutterer.” Children who clutter talk in fast, often jumbled speech, frequently dropping words or parts of words. Anthony’s mother grew concerned when his brother, two years younger, surpassed Anthony in language mastery. Though his kindergarten teacher noticed Anthony was difficult to understand, he was not evaluated until third grade. Late to therapy, he also works with both the school pathologist and Barcal. The treatment is complex: teaching the child to slow down, articulate, organize his language, interact with listeners.

Anthony is still in therapy but is now easily understood when he talks.

Not all children with delayed speech need therapy. For example, says Dr. Raslear-Hendrickson, the youngest child who always lets older siblings speak for him often catches up in preschool, and a child in a bilingual home may be slower processing each language but will usually master both by kindergarten.

Most important for parents to understand, says Barcal, is that delayed speech is a development issue and not related to intelligence, nor is it anything the parent caused. Barcal’s Web site (granitebayspeech.com) offers comprehensive information, education and research on all aspects of speech therapy.

“Parents can help their children,” Barcal says. “They don’t have to spend a ton of money and they don’t have to be in therapy for years.”

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*For privacy reasons, the families requested the children’s last names in this story be omitted.

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cause&effect ers has been reduced 38 percent in the same period.

• Through grant writing, the coalition raises nearly $100,000 annually to support programs like Big Brother/Big Sisters, The Assistance League, Sober Grad Night, Friday Night Live and other programs targeted at keeping kids drug free.

Helping Youth See the Light

by Bill Romanelli

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ight now in our area, one out of four junior high and high school students are having serious mental health issues.

Whether it be depression, some kind of addiction, or thoughts of suicide—mental h e a l t h p ro b l e m s , along with alcohol and drug abuse, are a collectively serious subject among our youth—one that’s all too hidden.

“Most people think we don’t have these kinds of problems here in this part of the world; we’ve got nice homes, good schools and high test scores,” says DJ Peterson, executive director of the El Dorado Hills Community Vision Coalition, an organization created to help address the problem.

“These are not problems any of us can afford to ignore. When a young person commits suicide, as happened three times last 32 stylemg.com - May 2013

year, it impacts the entire community.”

Since 2004 the Vision Coalition has been bringing partners, volunteers and professionals together to provide programs and policies to augment under-resourced county and school programs designed to help keep kids off drugs, away from alcohol, and to ensure the mental health resources they need are available. To date, their results have been impressive: • The organization has worked behind the scenes to hire and place mental health professionals in schools throughout the county.

• Between 2004 and 2012, alcohol abuse among ninth graders has been reduced by 50 percent (according to a countywide Healthy Kids survey).

• Drinking and driving among 11th grad-

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For more information on the fundraiser or how to help the Coalition (auction items are always welcome), visit edhvisioncoalition. org.

Photos by Danta Fontana.

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Those efforts, together with establishing a network of volunteers to help teach kids positive health practices, coordinating with law enforcement on compliance checks at places where alcohol is sold, and training teens to be ambassadors with their own peers, is a lot of work for an organization with an annual budget of $125,000, but the coalition would like to do much more. “The work we do saves kids’ lives, and there are so many more we need to reach,” Peterson says. “As much as we’re doing; with more resources we could do much more.”

To help raise additional support, the coalition will host a Kentucky Derby Gala fundraising event and silent auction on May 4 from 6-10 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz dealership in El Dorado Hills’ Town Center.

The price of a $50 tax-deductible ticket not only provides an evening of great food and entertainment, but it’s also an investment in fighting a problem that can affect anyone at any time.

“Recently a 19-year-old drunk driver hit two women cyclists, leaving one with a broken back and another with a serious brain injury. That could have been any of us out for a ride and suddenly finding our lives, and our families’ lives, changed forever. That’s what our work can prevent.”

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four seasons Coping with Family Transitions

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y youngest will graduate from college this month—Lord willing. That’s often exactly how it feels; it will take the grace of God to get us through these days, these transitions.

I’ve (finally) learned that graduation is not just about life change for the graduate, but for the parent too.

Here’s one thing I didn’t realize in the early days of my parenting career: The nest begins to empty long before the final child packs up for college. The first day of kindergarten, when I walked onto our front porch and took a picture of my proud five-year-old; the moment when I couldn’t focus the camera because of the mist in my eyes—that was the beginning of the empty nest. And I’ve been trying to keep up, or catch up, ever since.

As they grow up, children are always a step too far forward, and parents, always a step too far behind. At least that’s the perception of each in regard to the other. Kids always think they’re ready for more privileges, more freedom; parents always want to see more responsibility first. Most parent-child battles are fought over this turf, and parents eventually lose the battle.

An ancient writer on the topic of parenting said, “Parents, do not exasperate your children, that they may not lose heart.” Of course, he could have written the same instructions to the children.

Sometimes I wonder if we shouldn’t launch our children earlier—learn from the birds, kick them out of the nest. Of course, each child is unique. Parents are required to be wise (or go to jail for child endangerment). Most of the time, however, we end up being so protective of our kids that they never get to learn by falling, or failing. That’s exasperating.

With a graduation on the horizon comes the realization that we are once again entering a new season of family life. My wife and I recently reflected on the unique places our three children have

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occupied in our lives. Our firstborn had her mom and I to herself for twoand-a-half years when we were in our mid-20s; our third child had our mostly undivided attention for two-and-a-half years when we were in our mid-40s. They lived through wildly different experiences of being the only child at home. The firstborn was the child of two young, poor and novice parents. We read every book we could find on parenting and applied a lot of what we read, which at times was probably conflicting and confusing. Our third born was the teenage child of middle-aged parents who had already been exhausted and relaxed by the parental journey. She got onlychild time with parents who had stopped reading books and were no longer sweating all the right answers. Our son, the middle child, never had a season where he was the only child at home, and he’s the only one who hasn’t returned to the nest.

Seasons…every family travels through them. Now my family rolls forward, and I wait for the next season.

Weddings? Grandchildren? We’ll see. But at this point, I get to enjoy my wife. I get to figure out how to be the parent of 20-somethings. I’d better hurry, because my firstborn turns 30 next year.

It’s graduation season.

Congratulations parents…you’re getting there.

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Brad Franklin is the founding and lead pastor at Lakeside Church in Folsom.

Photo © Andres Rodriguez/fotolia.com.

by Brad Franklin

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backyard retreat Spruce Up Your Fresh Air Space

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under the stars via an outdoor movie night. An enclosed bench can provide hidden storage as well as seating, while a small water feature will add a sense of calmness and peace to the area. Plants and flowering vines can act as screens, as well as create a sense of depth and add fragrance along the perimeter.

Above all, an outdoor room should flow naturally from your home. Use colors and materials that blend well with your interior design. Keep the styles similar, choosing traditional Adirondack chairs for a cottage look or sleek and low lounges for a more contemporary feel.

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Kerrie Kelly, ASID, is an award-winning interior designer and author. Her design studio, Kerrie Kelly Design Lab, is located at 3252 J Street in Sacramento. Her work can be found at kerriekelly.com.

Top and bottom photos courtesy of Janus et Cie. Middle left photo courtesy of Brian Kellog Photography. Middle right photo courtesy of Photographerlink.

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utdoor areas are often the last to receive design attention, but they shouldn’t be—especially in California. You can plan space for your lifestyle by incorporating ample seating, table surfaces, cushions, play areas, eating spots and sunning areas. By carrying your design style outdoors, you can turn a patio, deck, porch or even a balcony into another room of the house.

Many outdoor spaces have become quite elaborate, including seating areas with state-of-the art audiovisual elements, fireplaces and fire pits, al fresco showers, full-size kitchens, and draped-off dining areas. If you have a pool, consider incorporating a cabana, or create a basketball court, a spot for bocce ball or croquet.

Even if your space isn’t elaborate, you can still craft a relaxing spot for lounging and entertaining.

Your overall design should be able to accommodate your family’s favorite activities, from relaxation and casual gatherings to children’s games, barbecues and entertaining. At the same time, it’s important that your outdoor space provide the same sense of privacy as interior rooms do. Use evergreen plants and trees; their year-round foliage helps encourage outdoor living during colder months. An increasing number of options are available for furnishings designed to look like indoor furniture, while upholstery and drapery fabrics—and even indoor-outdoor rugs—are sturdy enough to handle outside conditions. You can also use indoor furniture outdoors, but, to protect it from bad weather, you may need to seal it, keep it under cover, or bring it indoors at times.

Even in a small space, delineate different areas for different activities. Build a patio with multiple levels—one for dining, another for gathering around a fire pit—or turn a side yard into a gravel-lined retreat with a cutting garden. A table and chairs set may sit near the barbecue while, on the other side of the space, lounge chairs, chaises, and even a repurposed bed can offer a spot for relaxing, chatting with friends, or spending nights

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Graduating Senior Superstars COMPILED by DESIREE PATTERSON AND MEGAN WISKUS PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANTE FONTANA This month—in Style’s yearly posting of high-achieving (an understatement) high school seniors—we give you our picks for local teens who always set the pace, both in the classroom and on the playground. Get inspired by the words and accomplishments of these 2013 super-graduates.

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Aaron Downs Oak Ridge High School ing calculus AB online through Johns Hopkins University. The class was extremely difficult, especially because it was my first online class—coupled with the fact that calculus itself is a monster of a subject. Thankfully, I completed the class in two months and am now enrolled in calculus BC at my high school.

What’s one thing that not many people know about you?

I’m a huge Lord of the Rings and Star Wars nerd; I love talking about both and re-reading/re-watching them.

What are your plans after graduation?

I plan to attend UC San Diego and major in humon biology.

Who is your role model?

My role model would be my cousin Mark.

Through all of the tough times in his life he has persevered no matter how difficult. Despite those trying times he is now very happy and having a wonderful life, and I can only hope I will be as happy as him someday. I’m so thankful I can relate to such an amazing guy.

Describe your career aspirations.

I want to be a surgeon. I have no idea what kind of surgeon yet, but I hope that once I get into college and have more experience with the medical industry, I will be able to make a choice that makes me happy.

Tell us about yourself.

I’m a fairly easy-going guy who loves sports, shoes and cooking. I also love making people laugh and being around a lot of people in general. I’m a very happy person and am content just sitting at home reading a book or driving to Tahoe and going snowboarding. I also like to learn theoretical physics.

science and math, since those are my two favorite subjects. I am in the WaTa (Walk the Talk) Club, which is an environmental conservation club where members take samples of a local creek and send their observations to the scientific community. I also participate in National Honor Society and volunteer at Marshall Medical Hospital in Placerville.

What are your school interests and involvements, hobbies and awards/achievements?

What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?

My school interests are centered on

My biggest accomplishment is finish-

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

I would go to Europe. No country in Europe specifically—just anywhere on the continent. I love the different languages and cultures in that area of the world and would love to see and experience them firsthand.

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Rebecca Dudley Oak Ridge High School

Tell us about yourself.

I like to think that I strive toward Coco Chanel’s words: “A girl must be two things: classy and fabulous.” I’m bubbly, optimistic and friendly, and I try to be a pleasant and interesting person. I love music, musical theater and books. Most of the time—in my head—I’m either living in a Jane Austen novel or as Elle Woods from Legally Blonde.

What are your school interests and involvements, hobbies and awards/achievements?

I love music and performing; I think music expresses emotions better than any other medium, and performing in front of an audience is exhilarating and creates a feeling that cannot be duplicated.

I’ve been involved with my school’s choir program for all four years of high school, and this year I’m co-chorale president, a student director and wardrobe coordinator. I’m involved in my school’s drama program (I earned an Oak Ridge Excellence in Entertainment Award for my role as Yente in Fiddler on the Roof), and I’m also a member of Proscenium Performing, a local touring company. In addition, I play and teach piano, play the flute, and love to sing. Other than music, I’m the president of my school’s Link Crew—a peer-mentoring group that helps freshmen and new students transition to high school; for my work with Link Crew I received the community Youth Star Award last winter.

What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?

I’m really proud of the fact that I’ve been able to accomplish so much and be so successful in high school, while still having fun and spending time with awesome friends and an amazing family.

What’s one thing that not many people know about you?

Most people probably don’t know that I’m hilarious; they don’t know this because I seem to be the only person who finds myself funny.

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What are your plans after graduation?

I will be attending Brigham Young University-Provo in the fall and am currently planning to major in international relations.

Who is your role model?

My most amazing mother!

Describe your career aspirations.

I plan to attend law school and become an

international lawyer dealing with global macroeconomics. My dream is to someday be a diplomat or a judge.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

If I could only go to one place, it would be France; although, I dream of one day being able to travel the beautiful world.

Beomyun (Victoria) Han Oak Ridge High School

What’s one thing that not many people know about you?

Not many people know that I played the role of Jasmine in my elementary school’s musical production of Aladdin.

When I was younger, I had extreme stage fright, but my passion for performing in the musical helped me overcome my fear. This is, and will always be, one of my greatest achievements and memories.

What are your plans after graduation?

After graduation, I plan to go to a university and major in human psychology, sociology or business. I’m also tempted to dabble in English literature or Greek mythology. My interests tend to be all over the board. In the future, I’d like to be a psychiatrist or involved in public relations, just to be able to work with people. I’m also interested in the advertising industry and its foundation in human psychology.

Who is your role model?

Tell us about yourself.

I’m a daughter, a sister, a friend, a student, a golfer and a dreamer…usually in that order.

Star Award for scholastic and extracurricular activities and have also been a section champion for Division I girls’ golf.

What are your school interests and involvements, hobbies and awards/achievements?

What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?

I’ve been on the varsity girls’ golf team for four years, and a team captain for two. I’m also involved in Link Crew, a peer-counseling club, and I tutor math and science. I received the local Youth

I’m most proud of creating my own peercounseling club at school. It has always been a goal of mine to be able to bring comfort to others and allow them to trust and confide in me.

My role model is anyone who is truly happy. I think that the greatest accomplishment in life is happiness. Throughout all of the stress and expectations that are self-inflicted, as well as suggested by society, it’s difficult for one to reach or even realize true happiness. Pursuing your dreams, surrounding yourself with people who love you, and being on a path to a hard-earned and well-deserved goal—these things constitute happiness.

Anyone who has embraced her life and succeeded at true happiness has definitely earned much respect from me.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

If I could travel anywhere, I would probably go to the moon or Mars, just to say that I did and so I could check it off my bucket list. Realistically speaking, I would love to go to Europe for the first time and tour the continent—not by tourist attractions but by fine cuisine.

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Molly Redfield Folsom High School

Tell us about yourself.

I love music, meeting new people, and driving with my friends to unplanned places.

What are your school interests and involvements, hobbies and awards/achievements?

I’m currently the bass player for the Folsom High School Jazz Band “A,” Folsom High School Jazz Choirs “A” and “B,” and the bass section leader of the Folsom High School Symphony and Chamber Orchestra. I’m also a member of the California Scholarship Foundation, National Honor Society, and an officer for the Freshmen Kick Off Mentors; as well, I’m the bass player for the community Rolling Hills Arts Academy Jazz Band and Combo. In the fall, I’m a volunteer member of the CSUS Marching Band. The most rewarding thing I do is give bass or cello lessons to students from local schools. I recently received two academic awards, 32 outstanding musician awards, and a scholarship from the department of music at California State University, Sacramento.

What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?

Finally deciding on my career path. I’ve always been at a crossroads of whether to pursue a career that has always been a passion of mine or go into law; proudly, I know that with my choice of music I will enjoy every day of my life.

What’s one thing that not many people know about you?

I can play almost every instrument, except the flute.

I plan to attend CSUS and double major in jazz studies and music education.

importance of music—that this profound love can be shared and passed through others. I hope to be as inspiring as he is to me to my students.

Who is your role model?

Describe your career aspirations.

Dr. Steve Roach, director of jazz studies at CSUS. He has instilled an excitement in me that’s motivated me to realize the

I would like to become a professor of bass and achieve a doctorate degree in music performance.

What are your plans after graduation?

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If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

I would like to travel to Ethiopia. I want to experience the hardships a third-world country goes through and grow an appreciation for the things I’ve been given in my life.

Kevin Yang Folsom High School have National Merit Finalist standing.

I also enjoy volunteering at Mercy San Juan Hospital, teaching local elementary school kids math, and conducting wet-lab research with Dr. Ken Kubo at American River College in collaboration with Dr. David Coil and the Eisen Lab at UC Davis Genome Center.

What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?

Being a research scholar intern at the UC Davis Medical Center Institute for Regenerative Cures this past summer— participating in stem-cell research firsthand was amazing. I was also honored to be able to represent UC Davis with an oral presentation at the concluding CIRM Poster Day at Stanford University.

What’s one thing that not many people know about you?

To a certain extent, I can fold origami, write Chinese calligraphy, and do tricks on the Chinese yo-yo.

What are your plans after graduation?

I plan to attend a four-year university and study biology as a pre-medicine major.

Who is your role model?

Sergei Rachmaninoff—I love the way he overcame his depression and initial setbacks to write his magnum opus, the Second Piano Concerto.

Tell us about yourself.

I don’t have spare time; I like keeping myself perpetually busy.

What are your school interests and involvements, hobbies and awards/achievements?

I love playing piano and violin; I practice daily for several hours. I was part of the Sacramento Youth Symphony’s Premier Orchestra as a violinist for several years and have won various piano competitions, including first place at the state level of the CAPMT Contemporary

Music Festival, and first place in the local Classical Masters Music Festival. Last month, I performed the first movement of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Merced Symphony. I’m also secretary of Mathletes, president of Film Fanatics Club, and vice president of Science Club.

I received first place in the Genomics and Synthetic Biology category of the Teen Biotech Challenge Web site design contest, Honorable Mention in the USA Biology Olympiad, third place in a local SACMATH competition, and

Describe your career aspirations.

Ever since fifth grade, I’ve always wanted to pursue a career in medicine. I’m not sure if I’d rather go into research or clinical practice yet.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

France. I’ve never been there, but I’ve been studying French for four years, so I think it would be very interesting to experience French people and the culture of France firsthand.

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Vivian Lam Folsom High School

Tell us about yourself.

I have been called that “short kid in red that runs everywhere.” Add health nut, Daddy’s girl and unsubtle romantic, and it’s a pretty accurate description.

What are your school interests and involvements, hobbies and awards/achievements?

I am co-captain for the varsity cross country and track team. Club-wise, I am president/founder of the Mythology Club, vice president of Key Club, and a member of National Honor Society, CSF, World Language Scholars Society, and the Library Teen Council. I also play the piano (and the violin, and a bit of the guitar), and completed the Certificate of Merit Advanced level with Branch Honors. I placed first in Rotary and Lions speech contests. I am an AP Scholar with Distinction and have a few Academic Letter Awards. I love long-distance runs, making films, listening to French music, writing and reading, volunteering with Nellie at the Booktique, pondering deeply, and doing small acts of kindness.

What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?

Running in the Cross Country State Championships for the first, and last, time in high school. Being able to inhale the dust and run with people who care as much about the sport as I do and hear my team cheering me on with pride, was undeniable proof that I have grown and changed for the better.

logical environmental science. But as I cannot let go of literature and French, I plan on studying abroad in France and possibly minoring in literature.

What’s one thing that not many people know about you?

Who is your role model?

I’m actually quite the singing sensation— a one-man musical— especially in the shower and out of the hearing range of most living things; critics are in awe of my belting technique and sultry baritone.

There are too many to name; it’s more of a compilation of outstanding qualities in each person (fictional, legendary, ordinary or otherwise) that teach and motivate me to be the best I can be.

What are your plans after graduation?

Describe your career aspirations.

I will be continuing my studies at Stanford University, most likely majoring in bio-

I have always intended to go down the medical path, to perhaps even become a

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surgeon. But, as I have been told to never give up on my dreams, I will keep running and writing and striving to achieve those lofty goals, and find contentment with myself and the world.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

Hogwarts would be an interesting travel experience (though my muggle heritage might be a minor inconvenience).

Otherwise, I would love to be able to enter the painting Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog and stand in a heroic pose while staring profoundly into the distance.

Stephanie Wang Vista del Lago High School pieces. Sophomore year, I won a Silver Key in the Scholastic Art and Writing contest, and junior year, I placed third in the Kingsley Art Club High School Regional Art Show. Naturally, I joined the Ceramics Club. Through clubs like Key Club, California Scholarship Federation (CSF) and National Honor Society, I’m introduced to many volunteer opportunities. Through clubs like the Quill & Scroll Society and Ceramics Club, I get to work with the art of writing and the art of clay, respectively. These experiences have become important parts of my life over the years. With many of these clubs, I’ve taken a more active and involved role. I’m the president of CSF and the Quill & Scroll Society, and I was president of Key Club last year.

Leading these clubs, I have grown. My experiences as a member and a leader of these clubs have changed me for the better. After planning agendas, speaking at meetings and coordinating events, I’m more confident in my abilities and myself.

What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?

Right now, I’m most proud of becoming one of Vista’s valedictorians. School has been my top priority and I put my best effort into my work, so achieving this status shows me that hard work pays off.

Tell us about yourself.

I am human (most days at least). I’m also a student, a leader, a helper, an organizer, a sister, a reader, a dreamer, etc. I am many things and don’t like defining myself by just one of them. When I’m at school, I’m a student who loves learning and questioning. After school, I’m a leader in clubs. When I’m at home, I’m a sister with two brothers and two sisters.

At any place at any given time, I could be organizing my day, volunteering in the community, pondering life, taking a catnap, planning world domination or all of the above.

What are your school interests and involvements, hobbies and awards/achievements?

I enjoy learning (though I could do without homework!) and I challenge myself intellectually by taking advanced courses. Luckily, with a block schedule, I was able to take many electives that balanced out my AP load. Fun classes such as Ceramics, Yearbook, and Film as Visual Literature allow me to tap into a different set of skills. Ceramics was not a class I planned on taking my sophomore year, but I’m glad it worked itself into my schedule. I have received awards for a couple of my ceramic

What are your plans after graduation?

Hopefully (if all goes according to plan), I will attend a four-year college after high school graduation. Wherever I go, I want to explore different fields of study in liberal arts and continue learning.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

I would go to the moon and beyond. Of course, I would also love to travel all over the seven continents here, but I imagine places like Mars would be exciting to explore because of their mystery.

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Zach Jaeger Vista del Lago High School

Tell us about yourself.

I value honesty, determination and respect; these qualities drive us to success and help us manifest the best version of ourselves. I try to cultivate these principles in others so that they may experience their full potential—we all have this power to succeed within us.

What are your school interests and involvements, hobbies and awards/achievements?

I run cross country and track, and I have qualified for State twice in cross country.

My love for running stems from the intense mental and physical exertion that comes with racing. Somewhat absurdly, this feeling pleases me. In addition to exercising, I like to express my inner nerdiness by participating in activities like Science Bowl, Mathletes, and the USA Biology Olympiad, in which I qualified for the semi-final exam.

What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?

I’m proudest of the cancer research project my girlfriend and I did over the summer; we made a difference in the world and honed our lab skills while learning about the intricacies of molecular cell biology.

What’s one thing that not many people know about you?

Not many people know that I can do a lot of pull-ups.

What are your plans after graduation?

Right after graduation, I will prepare for Relay for Life, which takes place the next day, June 1. During the summer, I will travel to China and/or Mexico and visit my family in St. Louis, while running and hitting the gym to train for college-level cross country in the fall.

Describe your career aspirations.

Who is your role model?

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

I don’t have a role model, but I act and lead so that I may be a role model for others.

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After undergraduate school, I aspire to attend medical school and residency. By then I should have decided what medical branch I will specialize in, be it a family practice doctor, neurosurgeon or cancer researcher.

I would time travel to the past to warn

people of the global problems to come, and then I would come back to the future and see what has changed. But while I’m in the past, I would go to St. Louis and tell my grandpa that we will wage a worldwide war on cancer, the disease that unjustly took his life. In terms of places, I would travel to an ocean paradise to run on the sandy beach, swim in the pure water and relax in the sun.

Maggie Cunin Vista del Lago High School

matter how small, and always working to achieve greatness.

What’s one thing that not many people know about you?

From the time I was four years old until age 15, I worked many hours each week to become a professional ballerina. As I entered high school, I began to put more time into pursuing contemporary music, but ballet is still very close to my heart. I have worked at a local dance studio—Hawkins School of Performing Arts—all four years of high school and still substitute teach all levels of ballet.

What are your plans after graduation?

I’m going to college to pursue a degree in music business, which will take me to either Los Angeles or Nashville.

Who is your role model?

I have been fortunate enough to have a lot of people inspire me in my life, especially in the field of music business.

Vista guitar teacher Mr. Vince Martini and his wife Mrs. Kim Martini have been great role models for me; also, my voice teacher Courtney Bowles-Miller constantly inspires me. Outside of the people in my life, Kevin Lyman, the creator of the Vans Warped Tour—a traveling summer music festival—is a huge source of inspiration to me. He carved his own path in the music industry.

Tell us about yourself.

I was born in Truckee and moved to Folsom when I was two years old. I consider myself a Folsom girl at heart. I love everything about this town!

What are your school interests and involvements, hobbies and awards/achievements?

At Vista, I’m very involved in our school’s unique music program, Vista Guitar Nation. I’m also president of

Describe your career aspirations.

National Honor Society and the 12th Grade Representative for the California Scholarship Federation.

What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?

I try to live every day with integrity.

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Do one thing every day that scares you,” and I live by that quote. I believe in recognizing accomplishments each day no

I’m working to become a tour manager for bands on labels, such as Fearless Records, and to eventually tour manage on the Vans Warped Tour.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

I hope tour managing will eventually take me to all 50 states! I’m proud to be a citizen of our country and would love to see as much of it as possible.

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Taiko Sushi A Fresh Feast

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A stunning color palette of silver and corals, the delectable nigiri included fine cuts of yellowtail, mackerel, albacore, salmon, shrimp and halibut.

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lavor and fresh ingredients are keys to Japanese cuisine and at locally owned Taiko Sushi, that’s exactly what you get. Located in the Broadstone Marketplace, the restaurant is tucked away in the northwest corner, near the burbling fountain.

Ambiance is limited: It is one of many stucco buildings and inside the walls are bare. These shortcomings, however, do not seem to dampen the award-winning

joint’s popularity. On the day of my visit, a Sunday afternoon, a number of families were chowing down in the eatery’s booths. (For singletons and duos, bar seating is available.)

Upon sitting down, my gal pal and I were promptly treated to complimentary and tasty, tofu-filled miso soup. To start, we ordered BBQ albacore, which arrived with six plump pieces of tuna, atop a bed of radish shavings. This appetizer packs

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Catalina Roll

a spicy kick, but can be neutralized with teriyaki sauce.

For entrées, we sought to try dishes outside of our go-to’s, which proved challenging as the menu was filled with pages of food art. My girlfriend opted for the Catalina roll, which she described as “a California roll, with a little something extra.” That “something extra” was a garnish of salmon sashimi and a lemon slice. This zesty roll is perfect for finicky eaters as it‘s

Shrimp Tempura

without sauce or tobiko (fish roe). I chose the sushi kaeseki bento box, allowing me to sample a few crowd-pleasers. In the box, which could easily feed two, were six pieces of nigiri (fileted fish and shrimp over a mound of sticky rice), veggie and shrimp tempura, a side salad, six California roll pieces and an orange slice (along with a side bowl of rice!). A stunning color palette of silver and corals, the delectable nigiri included fine cuts of yellowtail, mackerel,

albacore, salmon, shrimp and halibut. To sweeten our afternoon, we finished off with a serving of mango mochi.

Despite Taiko Sushi’s lackluster digs, the food quality attests to its faithful following. We left stuffed and beyond satiated. Sunday sushi might be a new tradition of mine!

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he quaint shopping center known as Burke Junction may not seem like the place to find a hip wine bar, seafood, steaks or sushi, but you’ll find all four swinging in the sprawling 3,600-square-foot, recently opened Kobe Surf & Turf.

Kobe Sushi and Grill formerly occupied the space; new owners Katie and Michael Yang retained the former owner as a chef to update and expand the previous menu. The chef’s penchant for mixing new American with traditional sushi is apparent in the playful appetizer: crispy spicy tuna poppers. The dish seems to hint at a jalapeño popper, with crunchy and chewy deep-fried balls of rice topped with soft spicy tuna, a slice of jalapeño and stripes of delicious creamy sauces.

The menu is sectioned into two main categories: surf and turf (of course!) and sushi. The surf and turf side boasts one of the restaurants most popular dishes, fish (or shrimp) and chips, with the seafood component coated with a potato batter, rather than the traditional beer. Those looking for a meatier selection should go for the half-pound buffalo burger— served on crusty ciabatta bread—with a side of fries; it’s been a favorite with customers since the new menu debuted.

Lovers of spicy food will blush in a heartbeat when they try the aptly named Kill Me roll on the sushi menu, which features spicy tuna and jalapeños topped with salmon and scallions, then served with a ghost chili hot sauce.

If you can’t take the heat, try one of the bento box combos, filled with steamed rice, mixed salad with a creamy dressing, snappy vegetable tempura, your choice on a side of meat, as well as your pick of sushi, sashimi or gyoza.

If you somehow manage to save room for dessert, try the sinful tempura cheesecake or the refreshing melon bars, which come pre-packaged so you can keep the flavor fest rolling on the ride home.

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Lovers of spicy food will blush in a heartbeat when they try the aptly named Kill Me roll...

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EL DORADO HILLS Café Campanile 4359 Town Center Blvd. (916-934-0734).

French, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$$ ➻ Located at the El Dorado Hills Town Center, is an upscale French restaurant with a beautiful outdoor lake view. A great place to visit for any occasion from a romantic date to a family dinner. Choose from their a la carte menu offering some favorites like French Onion soup, Pork Shank and Escargots Bourgogne. Be sure to save some room for the delicious crème brulee or vanilla crème desserts.

Chantara Thai 4361 Town Center Blvd. (916-939-0389 or chantarathaicuisine.com).

Thai, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Red curry? Peanut curry? Spicy curry?

Whatever your preference, you can find it all at this authentic Thai restaurant. Not only will you feel as though you are in the heart of Thailand with the themed décor, but you will also get your money’s worth of flavor that will leave you wanting more.

Chiyo Sushi 1121 White Rock Rd. (916-934-0460, chiyosushi.com) Sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, outdoor seating available, reservations accepted $$ ➻ Elegance, sophistication, and top quality fish are a few of the things that make Chiyo Sushi what it is – an ideal place to dine! Located in the beautiful El Dorado Hills, this sushi bar features a wide variety of traditional Japanese sushi crafted by master chefs. With warm atmosphere, flat-screen televisions and top-notch seafood, it is the perfect dining spot for any day or night.

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a stylish interior. If you have that sushi craving, satisfy it with their famous “Slap Me” or “Shrimp Lover” rolls. Be sure to get a taste of the crispy tempura and the one-of-a-kind garlic edamame.

The Hub Coffee House & Café 4364 Town Center Blvd., Suite 110 (916-9396764).

Café, coffee/tea, outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi $ ➻ No café says “welcome” in a more inviting way than the comfortable and relaxed atmosphere of The Hub Coffee House & Café. Independently owned and operated, they offer a wide variety of fresh made coffees alongside their homemade quiches that will leave your taste buds gratified. Enjoy jazz? Stop by on Friday nights for some live jazz music as a great way to end the evening.

The Purple Place 363 Green Valley Rd. (916-933-2616 or thepurp.com).

Traditional American, breakfast/lunch/dinner, full bar, happy hour, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ If you are looking for delicious food, satisfying drinks and a remarkable time, The Purple Place Bar & Grill is the place to be. Join in on the fun with the many events that take place at this sports bar. They offer live music on weekends, a pool table for extra entertainment, and a casual atmosphere for a fun night out.

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

Deli, outdoor seating available $ ➻ Located in the business park, the Windplay Deli is a great place to stop by on your lunch hour. Operated by the owners themselves, they strive to create your sandwich to your preference, accommodating your likes. They offer half and half deals, a variety of soups and home-style chili.

3909 Park Dr. (916-941-9694 or siennarestaurants.com).

American, breakfast & brunch/lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi $$ ➻ Executive Chef Brian Hawkins has created a mouthwatering menu at this upscale, chic eatery. Specialties include woodfired pizza, fresh fish, hand-cut steaks and a large selection of appetizers. The romantic environment boasts four fireplaces, Italian décor and spacious outdoor patios, which contribute to its warm and classy ambience.

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Sky Sushi

Bidwell Street Bistro **

3907 Park Dr. (916-941-6310 or skysushi.net).

Japanese, sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, reservations accepted $$ ➻ Since 2005, Sky Sushi has been serving fresh and tasty rolls at reasonable prices. Located in the eye-catching shopping center La Borgata, it offers a trendy atmosphere with

1004 E. Bidwell St. (916-984-7500 or bidwellstreetbistro.com) French/American, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$$ ➻ Bidwell Street Bistro has been serving excellent food and wine in Folsom for over 9

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Aloha Sushi ** 2791 E. Bidwell St. (916-984-3777).

Japanese sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, reservations accepted $$ ➻ If you’re in the area and looking for a casual, affordable sushi joint, Aloha Sushi is an ideal place to go. With half-off their entire sushi menu, it makes for a great meal at half the price! Ask about their weekly sake specials to go with an order of fresh oysters or their popular honeymoon roll.

years. Owner Richard Righton and Executive Chef Wendi Mentink are a formidable team and have been praised and winning awards since they opened. Bidwell Street Bistro also has a private dining room for your special events and business dinners. Stop by and enjoy the seasonal menu and extensive wine list.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 1016 Riley St. (916-550-0525 or dickeys.com).

Barbeque, lunch/dinner $$ ➻ With its roots stemming from Dallas, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is a great place to go for Texas-style barbecue. From spicy Cheddar sausages to pulled pork, you can find your many favorites in one location. Don’t forget to leave room for the complimentary ice cream that’s served with every meal. Take the family here on Sundays and the kids will eat for free!

Early Toast ** 25075 Blue Ravine Rd. (916-984-5200).

Breakfast & brunch, beer & wine only, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Early Toast is a family-owned restaurant dedicated to leaving their customers highly satisfied with their excellent food and dedicated service. Located in the heart of Folsom, they offer a wide variety of breakfast items, from omelets to crepes. $5 mimosas, all day, Monday thru Friday? Absolutely!

Fat’s Asia Bistro ** 2585 Iron Point Rd. (916-983-1133 or lovemyfats.com) Asian bistro, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Classy & trendy ambience Fat’s specializes in handmade dim sum, house-made banana cream pie (Frank Fat’s recipe) and fresh, high-quality Asian food.

They have a full bar with high quality spirits and a spectacular wine list, along with patio seating featuring outdoor water features.

Banquet parties are available for up to 30 people. Experience contemporary Asian cuisine in a spectacular, hip environment.

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Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant ** 1760 Prairie City Rd. (916-985-8888 or felipesmexicanrestaurant.com).

Mexican, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, reservations accepted $ ➻ It started in the year 2007 in Folsom, and six years later, Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant continues to be a favorite to many locals.

If you’re in the mood for that “south of the border” sustenance, check out this restaurant where quality food is served in a setting that closely mimics Mexico itself.

Folsom Palace 1169 Riley St. (916-983-8880 or folsompalace. com).

Asian, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi $$ ➻ For the past 20 years, chef and owner Bill Zheng has been preparing dishes the healthy way, and brings a myriad of experience in the food industry. Using only natural and fresh ingredients, they offer a wide variety of lunch and dinner selections (including many specialties) in generous portions. Dine-in for

a mouthful of flavorful fusion dishes all the while enjoying the classy, upscale ambiance.

Folsom Sports Garage ** 25005 Blue Ravine Rd. (916-984-7008 or thefolsomsportsgarage.com).

American sports bar, lunch/dinner, full bar, happy hour, reservations accepted, outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi $$ ➻ If you enjoy watching sports, you will love the Folsom Sports Garage. With 14 flat screen TV’s around the restaurant, you will surely find your favorite games on. Choose from the selection of juicy burgers, sandwiches and wraps, and be sure to catch the happy hour drinks at the fully stocked bar!

Girasole Pizza 2700 E. Bidwell St., Suite 500 (916-984-7179 or girasole-pizza.com).

Italian, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Are you in on Folsom’s best kept secret?

It’s all about the homemade, artisan quality of Italian food! Stop by and get a taste of the New York-style, thin and crispy crust pizza or the pomodoro al forno pasta, the authentic way. Ask about their weekly specials and you may be in on a sweet surprise.

Hampton’s on Sutter 608 Sutter St. (916-985-4735, hamptonsonsutter.com) American, lunch/dinner, full bar, happy hour, outdoor seating available, reservations accepted $$ ➻ You start with the goat cheese appetizer, then indulge in the unique black and blue burger and finish it off with the lemon sabayon dessert and you got yourself the perfect meal.

The unique ingredient combinations at Hampton’s on Sutter create one-of-a-kind meals; while the phenomenal customer service and cozy ambiance, with upstairs and downstairs patio seating, leave you with a 5-star dining experience.

I Love Teriyaki & Sushi 185 Blue Ravine Rd. (916-357-5202).

Japanese sushi bar, lunch/dinner, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Did someone say miso soup? If you love the taste of the steamy, hot Japanese soup, I Love Teriyaki & Sushi is the place for you. Enjoy complimentary miso soup with anything you order on any evening! The Teriyaki plates are a specialty and come in large portions to appease your appetite.

Jack’s Urban Eats ** 2756 E. Bidwell St. (916-984-5553 or jacksurbaneats.com).

American, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Specializing in carved sandwiches and flavorful salads with an option to build-yourown, you are sure to enjoy the perfect meal at Jack’s Urban Eats where consistency and high-quality ingredients are a given. The artwork and ambience contribute to its urban look and feel, leaving you with a five-star eating experience at a casual eatery.

Jimboy’s Tacos 708 E. Bidwell St. (916-983-6990 or jimboystacos.com).

Mexican fast food, beer & wine only, outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi $ ➻ Jimboy’s Tacos opens early and closes late to accommodate your cravings for Mexican food any time of the day. Taste for yourself the Parmesan cheese, crusted shell tacos with one of their many salsa varieties. The Aztec interior décor with the low lighting effect contributes to the feeling of a tangible Mexican restaurant.

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Karen’s Bakery and Café ** 705 Gold Lake Dr. (916-985-2665 or karensbakery.com).

Bakery/caterers $$ ➻ Located in historic Old Folsom is a café and bakery based on European baking traditions. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or brunch and leave some room to try one of their many delicious cake selections. If you like what you taste, you can order custom cakes for any and all occasions. Looking for something you don’t see? Just ask. Karen’s Bakery Café loves to be creative and provide its customer with all their sweet cravings.

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La Bou 404 Blue Ravine Rd. (916-983-3885). 13385 Folsom Blvd. (916-608-2288).

Outdoor seating available $ ➻ For over 25 years, La Bou Bakery & Café has been serving the northern California region.

Freshness, quality and taste are just a few of the things they balance in their products. The selections you can choose from include fresh croissants, espresso drinks, pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches. These locations are in great central areas and offer nice outdoor patio seating.

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Lake Forest Café 13409 Folsom Blvd. (916-985-6780 or lakeforestcafe.com).

Breakfast & brunch, beer & wine only, reservations accepted $$ ➻ The unique and appealing breakfast is what gives Lake Forest Café its distinct reputation.

With its rustic charm and dedication to serving a good, hearty meal, this café is unlike any other. With more than 40 omelets to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect meal to satisfy your early morning cravings. And if that wasn’t good enough, every breakfast item is served with home-style potatoes or fresh fruit and toast, as the cherry on top!

Land Ocean New American Steakhouse 2720 E. Bidwell St. (916-983-7000 or lorestaurants.com).

Steakhouse/seafood, breakfast & brunch/ lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi $$$ ➻ At Land Ocean, you will find the best of the Land and the Sea. The culinary team has created a distinctive menu, which includes hand-cut steaks, wood-fired rotisserie, fresh seafood and more. Owners Mark and Karoline Platt have designed a warm and casual environment and an ambience that leaves you with the full effect of an upscale, luxurious dining experience.

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Mexican, lunch/dinner, full bar, outdoor

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restaurantguide La Rosa Blanca continued... seating available $$ ➻ You’re part of the family at La Rosa Blanca restaurant where the friendly staff is always welcoming. Fajitas, tostadas, or tortas? Making a selection could become a challenge with so much to choose from. With great tasting food, generous portions and a festive environment, you are bound to have the ultimate Mexican experience. Add live music into the mix and you have yourself the perfect Saturday evening.

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

Bagel café $ ➻ Whether you are looking for a breakfast bagel, a healthy bagel, or a chocolate chip bagel, you will find it here at the Main Street Bagel Café. With so many different bagels to choose from you can rest assured you will find the perfect one. And, with the large variety of drink choices, you can certainly make it the ideal meal.

Mary’s Gold Miner Café 426 E. Bidwell St. (916-984-4181 or marysgoldminercafe.com).

Traditional American, breakfast & brunch/ lunch $$ ➻ Stop by Mary’s Gold Miner Café for a little taste of one of the best home-style cooking in Folsom. With so much flexibility on the menu, you can have breakfast all day, order an authentic Greek dish, or enjoy a pork tamale.

Who says kids can’t have fun with their food?

Brings the kids along for the special bunny pancakes.

Mexquite ** 25095 Blue Ravine Rd. (916-984-8607 or mexquite.com) Mexican, full bar, happy hour, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Mexquite Mexican Cuisine and Tequila Lounge complements what the city of Folsom and the surrounding areas are creating for the environment. They provide shade, great tasting cuisine, warmth for the winter months and cooling for the summer time, while providing its neighbors and friends with outstanding service and the highest quality food and beverages. Enjoy eating out for breakfast?

Mexquite now serves Mexican breakfast every Saturday and Sunday.

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Pronto’s Pizzeria 299 Iron Point Rd. (916-608-0720 or prontosnypizzeria.com).

Italian, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, free Wi-Fi $ ➻ You haven’t tried it all unless you’ve tried a slice at Pronto’s Pizzeria. Owners Joseph & Diane Benevento came from the East Coast with the family recipes of great Italian dishes.

Serving pizzas of all sizes and flavors, it is easy to have it your way. Not a fan of pizza? Not a problem. Pronto’s makes a wide variety of dishes, like baked ziti or the eggplant parmigiana, to choose from.

Strings Italian Café 25035 Blue Ravine Rd. Ste. 120 (916-983-8815 or folsomstrings.com).

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Italian, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only $$

➻ Strings Italian Café has been offering enjoyable and affordable Italian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere for the past two decades, and the tradition continues at their new location.

Stop by on Wednesdays to indulge in the allyou-can-eat deals or enjoy one of their lunch specials any day between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Seniors 62 and older get 15 percent off any entrée, while kids eat free on Sundays and Mondays after 4 p.m.

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

Japanese sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Beautifully arranged and tasteful sushi is the name of the game at Suishin Sushi. The use of some of the freshest ingredients, from quail egg, uni and ponzu, gives you the feeling that you’re right by the ocean. The modern, hip atmosphere leaves you at ease as you consume your fish, one roll at a time.

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Sunny Garden Restaurant 25085 Blue Ravine Rd., Suite 150 (916-9838882 or folsomsunnygarden.com).

Asian cuisine, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, reservations accepted $ ➻ Since 2006, Sunny Garden Restaurant has been serving some of the best and exotic Asian dishes in the area. Every dish is made with fresh ingredients in a traditional way, from their pineapple chicken to the tomato beef chow mien. Large portions for great prices in a casual, relaxed environment is what you’ll find when you dine at Sunny Garden.

Taiko Sushi 2700 E. Bidwell St., Ste. 100 (916-817-8525, taikosushi.com) Sushi bar, lunch/dinner, happy hour, reservations accepted $$ ➻ When the price is right, the rolls are great and the service is fast and friendly, you know you’re at the perfect sushi restaurant. To make your experience that much better, complimentary miso soup and edamame are served.

Stop by Monday thru Friday for happy hour from 2-5 p.m. and enjoy a drink with your roll.

Taqueria Los Cerros 2405 Iron Point Rd. (916-817-6452).

Mexican, outdoor seating available $ ➻ Taqueria Los Cerros presents itself as one of those cozy, hole-in-the-wall taqueria’s that everyone always raves about. The food, the atmosphere and the prices are all a contributing factor to the ideal fast and delicious Mexican eating experience. Try the carne asada burrito with rice, beans and cilantro with a complimentary side of tortilla chips and you may find yourself coming back for more.

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

Japanese, lunch/dinner $ ➻ An inconspicuous but flavorful restaurant with a thumbs up for taste, Teriyaki To Go is an ordinary eatery with extraordinary taste.

Some may like the consistent tang of the teriyaki sauce that adds a whole lot of flavor, while others enjoy the pan-fried noodles. Either way, you are sure to enjoy your meal at this teriyaki establishment.

Living Longer The U.S. is #1 in centenarians (100+ years old) with 70,490 (2010).

In 1960 the U.S. total was just 4000.

One of the secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.

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GivinG the GOODS Local Food Bank

Libraries connect with members at a whole new level

by Kristen Castillo According to the American Library Association, there are more public libraries than McDonald’s in the US---a total number of 16,604 including branches.

And they may be just as busy as the restaurant chain.

“There has been nationwide, and definitely at our branches, a 25 percent increase of usage of library services,” says Carolyn Brooks, Branch Manager of the El Dorado Hills Library. The big change in recent years has been the increase of both online and various electronic resources. Rather than being relegated to antiquity by technological

The Folsom Library

Charities and Donors Gain from Vehicle Donations Middlemen Ease the Process

by Margaret Snider

vorite charities and nonprofits will generally

The donation of a vehicle may be one of the largest charitable contributions a person

mention on their Web site if they offer such a program.

makes in their life. Many local charities accept cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles and other

While some sources recommend the donation of vehicles directly to the charity in

vehicles as tax-deductible donations. Among

order to maximize the financial benefit to the

them are Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary, Folsom Pioneers, Big Brothers Big Sisters of El

organization, many charities (by choice) utilize intermediary services that take the hassle and

Dorado County, Eureka Schools Foundation and Family Connections El Dorado. Your fa-

expense out of managing the donations. We, as the nonprofit, really don’t have to do any-

advances, libraries are stepping up and embracing the increasing community need for technology tools.

The American Library Association says that 98.7 percent of public libraries provide public access to the Internet, and that libraries are the primary means of online access for people who otherwise have no other path to Internet use. ”We’re putting more funding into our technology,” says Greta Galindo, Library Supervisor for the Folsom Library, “such as our e-books and our eaudiobooks, as well as all the things that we want to have available online

Makes A Big Difference

See Library pg. 3

thing, just receive the check, says Executive

manages the donation process and cuts us a

Director Judy Knapp of Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County.

check once the car/truck sells, Peno says. Car Program prepares the marketing materials for

This is seconded by Tom Peno, who handles the program for vehicle donations at Friends

us and places them in publications for us...we have no out-of-pocket expenses for the pro-

of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. The program is

gram and it does not take any of our resources

pretty much self-operating from our standpoint, as Car Program runs our advertising,

to manage the donations.

The middleman donation programs are also designed to be pain free for donors. They provide pick-up of the vehicle, and forms

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needed to claim the donation on your tax return. They may check the participating charitable organizations for qualifying tax status, provide you with a statement of what the car is worth or what it sells for if it is more than

The percentage of Ireland’s Barley crop that goes to making Guinness beer.

the standard deduction, and answer questions See Charites pg. 14

A look back on 2012 will show just how big a difference they make in our community: Easter - 533 Ham Dinners and 1,012 Easter Baskets; Back 2 School - 787 Backpacks filled with school supplies and 500 pairs of new shoes; Thanksgiving - 814 Turkeys & all the trimmings were given out; Christmas Basket Program with the Folsom Police Department - 893 Families received a Ham or Turkey, all the trimmings, fresh fruit and Bikes/Toys for the children. The Grand total number of families served in 2012 was 12,120 and number of people served was 44,660.

The food bank received a miraculous 77 Tons of Food from the community food drives and donations and their volunteers worked over 14,602 Hours.

Theses are astounding accomplishments that speak highly to the character and dedication of all those involved. When you get right down to it, the Twin Lakes Food Bank is Changing Lives!

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Thai, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ High energy atmosphere, quality food and daily specials are some of the aspects of what makes this eatery true to its name, Thai Paradise. Voted the best in town by the locals for several years in a row, you won’t want to miss out on the refined flavors of Thai food this restaurant has to offer your taste buds.

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Italian, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ For the past two decades, Visconti’s Ristorante has given the community a taste of Italy with their truly authentic dishes, romantic setting and traditional Italian music.

An award-winning restaurant, Visconti’s has been selected for being the best in town for several years in a row. Linguini con gambere (shrimp) and asparagus, and spicy rigatoni alla vodka are some of the pastas they are known for, to name a few.

Wasabi House 2371 Iron Point Rd. (916-817-8887).

Japanese, beer & wine only, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Superb and chic ambience, friendly staff and delicious dishes at reasonable prices – what more can the impeccable Japanese restaurant possibly consist of? At Wasabi House you will be convinced that great service is priority and great food is valued when you try one of their thin beef with scallions or broiled filet dishes.

Willow Café & Sweetery 13405 Folsom Blvd., Suite 950 (916-2947805 willowcafeandsweetery.com).

American café, breakfast/lunch, beer & wine only, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ The Willow Café & Sweetery proudly features a seasonal menu with local brews and wines available. The dishes highlight fresh, local and delicious ingredients, using only free-range and grass-fed meats. They offer cuisine to meet a range of dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free selections.

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taste Soufflé au Fromage The Little Paris Kitchen: 120 Simple but Classic French Recipes by Rachel Khoo (Chronicle Books, 2013, $35)

TO MAKE THE CHEESE SAUCE BASE: Put the egg yolks into a bowl with the mustard, cayenne, nutmeg and salt. Whisk until light and thick, then whisk in the flour. Bring the milk to a boil in a pan and then pour in a slow stream onto the egg mixture, whisking vigorously all the time.

Pour the mixture into a clean pan and whisk continuously over a medium heat, making sure to scrape the side and the bottom of the pan otherwise the mixture will burn. Once the sauce starts to thicken and release a bubble or two, take the pan off the heat.

Stir in the grated cheese and taste for seasoning—the sauce should be slightly over-seasoned to allow for the egg whites being added later. Cover the sauce with plastic wrap, patting it down so that it sticks directly onto the sauce.

Refrigerate until cool, approximately 45 minutes (you can prepare the sauce to this stage up to two days in advance).

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dinner date Food and Wine for the Season top. Check that the entire inside of each dish has been covered with butter before adding a heaped tablespoon of bread¬crumbs. Roll and tilt each ramekin so that the breadcrumbs coat the inside evenly.

In a clean glass or metal bowl, whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks with the salt and lemon juice. Beat the cold cheese sauce until smooth and then mix in half the egg whites until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the rest of the egg whites.

Divide the mix between the ramekins and tap the base of each dish on the work surface to ensure that there are no air pockets. Level the surface of each soufflé by pulling a palette knife (or the back edge of a large knife) across the top of the dish, then clean any drips off the outside or they will burn. To help the soufflés rise, run your thumbnail around the top edge of each ramekin to make a groove.

Put the ramekins into the oven immediately and reduce the temperature to 350 degrees.

Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the soufflés have risen by two-thirds of their original size and wobble a little when moved. Serve straightaway. Serves 4 as a starter. * For a flavored coating, mix a generous pinch of ground cumin, chile powder, dried oregano, or finely chopped thyme or rosemary with the breadcrumbs.

MAISON LOUIS JADOT PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 2010 With so much history behind French wines, it can be slightly confusing and daunting when wanting to try them. One to start with is Puligny-Montrachet 2010, which comes from one of the most trusted and revered houses of Burgundy, Maison Louis Jadot, who have been producing wine since 1859. While most white Burgundy wines range from $8 to $1,000 a bottle, this particular Montrachet retails for about $50 to $60 and is a great wine to try for a special occasion; it’ll give you a real feel for the caliber of wines produced in Burgundy.

The delicate yet powerful Puligny-Montrechet comes from one of two Burgundy villages in eastern France, which produce the finest wines known to man. The area’s soil contains clay and chalk, which drains well and warms easily—ensuring high-quality fruit. The winemaker’s goal is to retain the wine’s complexity and structure. This 2010 vintage offers distinctive aromas of concentrated exotic fruit, almond and white flower, which carry onto the palate and lead up to a persistent, lingering finish. It goes well with fish, shellfish and strong cheeses; it will pair perfectly with this month’s recipe, Souffle au Fromage, and may actually turn you into a white Burgundy fan.

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For the cheese sauce base • 3 egg yolks • 1 heaped tsp. Dijon mustard • A generous pinch each of cayenne pepper, nutmeg and salt • 1-1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour • 1 cup milk • 3-1/2 oz. Gruyère or mature Comté cheese, or a mature hard cheese of your choice, grated • 2 tbsp. soft butter, for brushing • 4–6 tbsp. dried breadcrumbs* • 4 egg whites • Pinch of salt • Couple of drops of lemon juice

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tiburon The Bay Area’s Best Kept Secret

by Megan Wiskus

T

iburon may be a tiny, often-overlooked dot on California’s tourist map, but the historically rich seaside city packs a lot of punch in its 4.5 square miles. Located off Highway 101 in Marin County, this enchanted enclave of the Golden State isn’t marked by fanfare; blink and you may miss the exit (Tiburon Boulevard). Just 10 scenic minutes from the highway and you’ll be welcomed to the “Sunny Side of the Bay.” In addition to vitamin D, this quaint coastal town— reminiscent of a nostalgic fishing village— will grace you with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Angel Island, waterfront restaurants, plus miles of paved paths and a groomed greenbelt. Welcome to paradise without the people.

CHECK IN Fresh from a facelift, The Lodge at Tiburon, a clean and crisp 103-room craftsmanstyle property—dusted with immaculate attention to detail in every nook and cranny—offers guests an intimate experience that can be difficult to find at larger hotel chains. Shuttered balcony doors, a calming palette of ocean-inspired hues, and an array of in-room amenities (complimentary Wi-Fi and newspapers, plush robes, in-room DVD player with a library of rentals, and the list goes on), leaves guests little to be homesick about. If a breath of fresh marine air beckons you outside, head to the SkyDeck, heated pool and spa, or cozy up at the fire pit; then sit back, relax and enjoy the sublime surroundings.

Smoked Salmon at Tiburon Tavern

Tiburon Tavern bar

CHOW DOWN Breakfast: Considering breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it’s fundamental to find a locale that can cater to your a.m. cravings. Thanks to big portions, al fresco seating and stellar service, New Morning Café is an eggs-celent op64 stylemg.com - May 2013

Tiburon Tavern patio

Coming About sculpture in front of Servino Ristorante

tion. Order the house-made biscuits and gravy (made with chicken apple sausage), apple-pecan flapjacks, or the breakfast burrito stuffed with cheese and chorizo.

Morning’s never looked brighter.

Lunch: Visitors on a budget or those who prefer picnic-style lunches, should walk to Woodlands Market and pick up deli sandwiches with the appropriate accoutrements, then take it for the road (or dig in on the market’s sun-soaked outdoor tables). Fancy something…fancier? Servino Ristorante, specializing in Southern Italy’s culinary delights, is your spot. Wine in one hand, house-made pasta (I recommend the gnocchi Mediterranea) in the other, and beautiful bay panoramas; now this is la dolce vita.

Shoreline Park

Sailing in Tiburon

Tiburon marina

Sam’s Anchor Café

Pre-Dinner Snacks & Drinks: Whether you arrive on foot, by bike or by boat (they have guest docks), Sam’s Anchor Café has been a local favorite since the ’20s. Relax on the outdoor patio with a stiff cocktail and their famous cioppino, while soaking in the sunshine and San Francisco skyline.

Dinner: With soft lighting and a cozy vibe that’s equal parts industrial as it is chic, plus live music on the weekends, it’s no wonder Tiburon Tavern’s diners are a convivial mix of locals and hotel guests.

The public-house ambiance and entertainment don’t stand alone, however. A farm-to-fork approach on comfort food favorites pleases palates of every genre.

Many flock to the roasted chicken (with upland cress, frisee, radish, bacon, French beans, an organic egg and mustard vinaigrette), macaroni and cheese with Parmesan breadcrumbs, or the smoked salmon (served on grilled Panorama bread and topped with avocado, radish, pickled red onion and lemon oil).

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Angel Island ferry

Mother’s Day Hike Ayala Cove (Angel Island) 10:30 a.m. angelisland.org/calendar

May 18 30th Annual Tiburon Wine Festival Downtown Tiburon 1-4 p.m. tiburonwinefestival.com

May 31 Friday Nights on Main Downtown Tiburon 6-9 p.m. townoftiburon.org/news

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Aerial view of Angel Island

CHECK OUT Set sail on a 15-minute ferry ride (departs from downtown Tiburon) to the Bay Area’s hidden gem: Angel Island, a state park teeming with history, outdoor activities and unsurpassed vistas of the San Francisco skyline, Marin County Headlands and Mount Tamalpais. Rent a bike and cruise around the island’s five-mile perimeter, take a guided tour on a Segway, or huff and puff while hiking up Mount Livermore. History buffs won’t want to miss the U.S. Immigration Station, often referred to as “The Ellis Island of the West,” and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Before ferrying back to the mainland, grab a dozen oysters and a brew while listening to live music at the Angel Island Café and Cantina.

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In 2004 Tiburon became the first city in the U.S. to eliminate trans fats from all of its restaurants.

The name Tiburon—derived from the Spanish word tiburón, which means shark— was most likely inspired by the prevalence of native leopard sharks in the peninsula’s surrounding waters.

Old St. Hilary’s Church and Open Space Preserve. This restored, stark white Carpenter Gothic chapel (built in 1888 and one of the few to survive in its original setting), perched hillside and overlooking the bay, is worth adding to your itinerary. Stroll the surrounding 122-acre preserve and catch a glimpse of the extremely rare black jewelflower, which is in full bloom this month.

Paradise Drive Bike Loop. Whether you’re a spandex warrior or a two-wheel novice, this 21-mile ride (one way) from Tiburon to San Francisco is well worth the pedaling. The relatively flat, mostly paved trail takes you through Mill Valley, Sausalito and across the Golden Gate Bridge—offering take-your-breath-away views the entire way. Refuel (on liquid or food) at one of the many cafés or pubs you pass along the way. Too tuckered out to make the return trip? Hop on the ferry in San Francisco (departs at Pier 41/Ferry Building) for a relaxing ride home. Note: Families with little ones should stick to the shorter (approximately 2.5 miles one way) Tiburon Bike Path, which is both stroller and dog friendly. The scenic route winds through Blackies Pasture, Linear Park and Shoreline Park (perfect stopping points for a break or bite to eat).

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by Rachael Lankford. Page 66: Transfat photo © Jonathan Vasata/fotolia.com. Shark image © Ericos/fotolia.com. View from Old St. Hilary’s Church photo courtesy of Tim Porter. Angel Island photos courtesy of Angel Island Conservancy.

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Howard I. Minster Insurance Agency/ Nationwide INSURANCE 1130 Iron Point Road, Suite 138 Folsom, 916-956-5953

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

My business provides auto, home, business and life insurance; I protect people’s lifestyles and assets. I found it.

What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience?

I was a paperboy. I learned about responsibility, as well as time and money management.

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

I do a lot of events that are tied to various charities; the events allow me to meet many new clients.

Why is your staff the best in the business?

Because everyone has the same vision.

What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

My marriage, raising our kids and being a business owner.

What’s your hidden talent?

I play the drums and can read music.

What’s your biggest job perk?

I’m the boss.

What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

Visconti’s Ristorante and Freshmex Express Mexican Grill.

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

The Palladio for movies, food and shopping.

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

Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament.

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

I like hanging out at Visconti’s—I meet a lot of people from the community and businesses, and the Visconti’s treat me like family.

And finally, customer service is…?

Doing what is in the best interest of your clients’ needs.

Photos by Dante Fontana.

Describe your business.

One Body Integrated Training & Therapy represents the next step in the evolution of human health and performance. We combine the best practices in fitness and soft tissue therapy in order to offer our clients a thoroughly comprehensive program that addresses all aspects of their physical health pertaining to movement, posture and body composition. Our focus is on helping clients live in a truly fit body that looks, feels and performs at its best. We teach clients self-care and inspire them to fully embrace their body as the most important asset in life.

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

We host open workouts for the community every Saturday from 9-10 a.m. and recently hosted our first annual Fundraiser for a Fitter World, which benefited the El Dorado Hills Fire Department and low-income schools around Sacramento. I also Celio “Ty” (center) & Karen Silva teach self-care and fitness classes to local firefighters to help them prepare for the with daughters physical demands of their job.

Why is your staff the best in the business?

Our philosophy and methodologies are the result of my years of experience as a personal One Body trainer and manual therapist. I’m constantly updating my knowledge of the human body Integrated Training through personal studies, and I have traveled across the U.S. studying under the country’s & Therapy, LLC top personal trainers, physical therapists, chiropractors and manual therapists.

4826 Golden Foothill Parkway What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

Suite 4, El Dorado Hills Bidwell Street Bistro.

916-365-5345, onefitbody.net And finally, customer service is…?

To offer clients nothing short of your very best every time you see them, and to create an atmosphere that inspires them to live better lives.

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June 7: FBI • R&B/Funk/Pop June 14: Todd Morgan & The Emblems • Jazz/Pop/Rock June 21: Have Mercy • Classic Rock June 28: Dave Russell • Country July 5: * * no concert due to Folsom Pro Rodeo * * July 12: Crawford Perkes • Classic Rock July 19: On Air • Classic Rock/Powerhorns July 26: Azuar • Classic Rock/Blues/R&B

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Let’s Make-up!

2575 East Bidwell Street Suite 260, Folsom 916-204-5867

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

Permanent makeup is cosmetic tattooing. It’s used to highlight your features and eliminate the need for daily application of over-the-counter makeup. This business found me during esthetician school. I’m glad it did because I love it!

What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience?

My first job was in the restaurant industry. It taught me how important customer service is. People want to come into an establishment and feel welcomed and remembered.

Attention to detail is key for great service.

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

My friends and family! I have an amazing support circle.

Where do you go when the going gets tough?

I go to my prayer room.

What’s your hidden talent?

Knowing when people need a shoulder to lean on or an ear to listen.

What’s your biggest job perk?

Seeing clients happy with the results of my services.

What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

Pete’s Restaurant and Brewhouse.

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

The movies.

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

HomeGoods! They have everything for decorating.

And finally, customer service is…?

The most important factor in any business. People want to know that you care about them and their individual needs.

Photos by Dante Fontana.

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

Art of Cigars is a comfortable and relaxing tropical-themed cigar lounge where you can enjoy a premium hand-rolled cigar, as well as a glass of local wine or a microbrew. You can smoke indoors or out, and also watch a sports game on our 165-inch big-screen TV. We host many events both at the lounge and out in the community. The business found us unexpectedly. We are both from corporate America and when we came upon this, it looked like it might be fun. We anticipated making an investment and then helping to grow the business. One thing led to another and what was supposed to be a part-time side gig, ended up being our fulltime business. It’s an adventure, that’s for sure.

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

We are all about supporting small businesses in the community and partnering with other local small businesses. We have partnered with Barber Jon’s, the El Eric & Leslie Stanion Dorado Saloon, Cameron Park Country Club, Auriga Wine Cellars and more. Also, all of the work done at the lounge was completed by local small businesses, who are also our customers, including HTX Home Theater Xperience, Spot-On Signs, and Patriot Art of Cigars Remodeling.

2222 Francisco Drive, Suite 470 Where do you go when the going gets tough?

El Dorado Hills, 916-939-1855 We go to Hawaii. We have brought a little of Hawaii and the tropics into the lounge to help artofcigars.com keep us relaxed. Maybe someday we’ll even open an Art of Cigars there.

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

Bakerie & Latte Chateau Arme in El Dorado Hills. Helen and her family make the best baked goods around, including muffins, scones and lemon bars! We love her soups, too.

And finally, customer service is…?

Listening to your customers’ feedback and acting on it, being friendly and welcoming, trying hard to remember your customers’ names and greeting them when they come in, thanking your customers for their business and inviting them to return.

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Teaching Teens to Drive

by Tom Mailey

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ne dictionary defines “jittery” as “having or feeling nervous unease.” I would also suggest the inclusion of “See: Parent with teenager learning to drive.”

I am now on my second go-round with a teen working toward their license. The first, my daughter Emma, was several years ago, and a lingering eye twitch from that time is hardly noticeable anymore.

The people who do extreme sports? That thrill-seeking X Games crowd with their canisters of energy drinks looking for the next big adrenaline rush? They should try riding shotgun with my son, Joe, the next time he has to merge into the merciless metallic whitewater of Pleasant Grove Boulevard on a weekday afternoon. They’ll come away more wired than Shawn White whizzing on an electric fence. They’ll pound a Red Bull just to calm down.

There really should be some sort of sign you can attach to your vehicle indicating to other drivers that whatever just happened, might happen or is about to happen—you’re incredibly sorry. Depending on the situation, the sign could light up with either an apology or the phone number of your insurance agent.

I work in radio; maybe I could get Julie Ryan, our traffic reporter, to create a new feature alerting drivers that, for example, this afternoon at 4 p.m., 15-year-old Tyler Smith of Folsom will be attempting to drive his mom to the Palladio for the first time and here’s the route they’ll be taking so, you know, avoid the area.

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It’s important to remember that as nervous and stressed as you might be in the passenger’s seat, your child is probably double that. So maintaining a Zenlike composure is, at all times, imperative.

Yeah, right.

Instructions often start off calmly: You notice a red light a quarter of a mile up ahead. Traffic is stopping, but your son doesn’t seem to be seeing the same thing as you. You gently remind him: “Slow down.” But your Buddha-like command goes unheeded. So you repeat it a little louder, and a little less influenced by Eastern philosophy: “Slow down!”

Apparently he’s daydreaming about Skittles again, and whether you really can taste a rainbow, because that doesn’t register either. Screw Zen. Bracing yourself against the dashboard you bellow “SLOWDOWNSLOW-

DOWNSLOWDOWN!” Which works.

You come to a screeching halt about a hair’s breadth from the bumper in front of you, at which point your son turns to you and scolds, “CHILL DAD! WHY DO YOU HAVE TO YELL?” At that point, it’s important not to engage them. The danger is over. The lesson, learned. So instead, take a deep breath, gather your composure and calmly instruct your child to take you home... because you need to change your underwear.

This is true: Joe recently attempted to get on the freeway for the first time.

As he was getting up to speed, I saw him check his mirror. Good, I thought, adding out loud, “...now look over your shoulder.” So he did. His right shoulder. Once we had somehow successfully merged onto the highway and I’d stopped hyperventilating, I asked him why he’d look over his right shoulder. He was apologetic. “Sorry, I’m just used to looking over that one whenever I back up.” I’ve never wanted a cigarette so badly in my life, and I’ve never smoked.

So, if you’re out there driving around and you see a vehicle driving so badly that cars in front of it are honking, don’t automatically assume the worst. Unless they’re heading straight at you, take a moment to see who’s behind the wheel.

If it’s a kid, cut them some slack, and take pity on that poor, terrified-looking adult in the passenger’s seat. They probably need to change their pants.

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Catch Tom on the Pat and Tom Morning Show on New Country 105.1; or email him at tnvmailey@gmail.com.

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“The Uncensored Message that My Wife Asked Me Not to Write…”

Dear friend, Well, at first, my wife asked me not to write this. We had a big discussion about it. Finally, she understood what I was trying to do, and actually helped me write this letter to you.

Here’s the thing. In my office, most of the people that come in to see me tell me they’ve “tried everything.”

They’ve had “every” test, wound up with huge medical bills, and are still no better off.

Often, they’ve been subjected to medications that have only served to temporarily mask symptoms.

That’s not what most people are looking for.

might never regain feeling again in her left leg.

A friend of mine convinces me to give his doctor a try. This new doctor does an exam takes some films, and then ‘adjusts’ my wife’s spine (he tells us there is compression in her body creating pressure on the nerves that are affecting her legs.) The adjustment is very gentle, and post exams and films are taken to assure the adjustment is successful.

Health, or the lack of it, very often has simple causes, and very reasonable corrections.

That’s what I’m going to tell you about.

But, before I tell you more, let me On the way home from our visit tell you something about me… my wife states that she felt At the time, I’m about to become a tingling in her legs! Oh, did I brand new father. For nine months mention that this doctor is a my wife and I are excited and a bit chiropractor? Within a few short nervous to meet our unborn months, she has full use of both daughter. Then it happens, my legs. I’m so impressed with the wife is having complications so the results, and the other ‘miracles’ doctor induces her one month that are shared with us at his early. The labor is exhausting and office, that I eventually went to the cord is wrapped around my chiropractic school myself. And daughter’s neck. With no time to that’s how it happened! spare, the doctor delivers our baby by way of forceps. Our newborn is Back to what my wife (at first) lifeless when we first meet her, and didn’t want me to write. It’s that my wife is physically, mentally, chiropractic is one of the biggest and emotionally spent. “secrets” in health care. Few people (relatively, only 10% have After a week in the intensive care been to a chiropractor) know unit my daughter, Aislyn, is well about it. And many of the rest enough to go home. Sadly, my could be helped if they only knew wife is not doing well. She has the true story. My wife could have limited use of both of her legs and been confined to a walker or is checked out of the hospital with possibly a wheelchair had we not a walker. Our lives become a been encouraged to seek challenge as she cannot carry our chiropractic care. So, I often feel baby from room to room, and I am like shouting it from the away most of the day. The doctor’s mountaintop! Is that at the hospital are perplexed so “professional?” Well, maybe it is, they refer us to a neurologist. We or maybe not. But, I’ve decided left with a grim prognosis that she people should know.

Many of my patients travel well differently to care, but we get over an hour each way to see me terrific results. It’s that simple! for various problems like: Exciting Offer-Look, I know you’re smart. You want to get to  Headaches the cause of your problem, and not  Migraines just cover it up with drugs. When  Chronic pain you are one of the first 20 people  Neck pain to call and schedule a new patient  Shoulder/arm pain exam (by M September a y 3 1 s t ,28, 2 02012) 13  Whiplash from car you’ll receive that entire exam for accidents $37. That includes x-rays, a  Backaches computerized postural analysis  Numbness in limbs and a detailed report of findings.  Athletic injuries The whole ball of wax, and, there Just to name a few… are no hidden fees. But, call right away because we expect to be Here’s what some of my flooded with calls as this exam patients had to say: normally costs $275.

Again, there’s only 20 of these slots, so After my first adjustment, it don’t miss out and call today (by law, this offer excludes was like the floodgates were open. . I have been twisted up Medicare/Medicaid recipients.) for over 20 years and for the Great care at a great fee…Please, I first time I am moving in the hope that there’s no right direction. misunderstanding about quality -Sam W of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at Dr. Hassey’s technique proves I a great fee. My qualifications…I’m didn’t have to be in pain for the a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. rest of my life. I was able to get I’ve been entrusted to take care of back to the active life I enjoy. tiny babies to pro athletes that -Toni S. you may know. I just have that low exam fee to help more people who As amazing as this may sound, I need care. have been symptom free since my first visit!

My assistant is Kristen Katie and she is a -Greg G. really great person. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at After many years of major home. We have a wonderful shoulder pain, I saw Dr. Hassey service, at an exceptional fee. Our and after a few corrections the office is called NUCALI SPINAL constant pain was gone.

CARE and it’s at 1200 Suncast -Tod J Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. Our phone number is 916-626-4300.

I have more stamina, am less Call Kristen Katie today for an stressed and I have increased appointment. We can help you. energy.

Thank you and God bless.

- Tantra M. -Matthew Hassey, D.C. Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with P.S. When accompanied by the their health problems. But I can’t first, I am also offering the second really take the credit. The truth is family member this same that I’ve never healed anyone of examination for only $10. anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself.

Of course, all people respond

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