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In The Footsteps Of Django

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First Person: Seeing America

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and music by Ensemble Galilei.

Photographs from the

Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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lighting, vintage fashions and

high-concept stage design,

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Tue, Oct 16; 7:30 pm

Wed, Oct 17; 7:30 pm

Eliane Elias

She blends Brazilian roots and a

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(New York Observer).

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Alfred Hitchcock’s

The 39 Steps

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Broadway and two Tony Awards,

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Leaños: a critical, socially

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THE WORLD WEEKEND

OF DANCE - For The Whole Family!

An Intimate Evening

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A Weekend of

World Dance

Three distinct dance companies

celebrate the broad diversity of

California. Dance for the entire

family! Lula Washington

Dance Theatre

Fri, Oct 5; 7:30 pm

Danza Floricanto/USA

Fri, Oct 5; 7:30 pm

Sat, Oct 6; 2 pm & 7:30 pm

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Lily Cai Chinese

Dance Company

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In The Footsteps Of Django

The best of the new Gypsy Jazz

masters of Europe.

Thurs, Oct 11; 7:30 pm

First Person: Seeing America

A multi-media exploration of

America, with readings by

Bill Pullman, Lily Knight

and music by Ensemble Galilei.

Photographs from the

Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Sun, Oct 14; 2 pm

This Is The ‘60s

Blending live music

performance, film, dance,

lighting, vintage fashions and

high-concept stage design,

it’s an evening’s immersion

into the pop culture of the

1960’s, suitable for the whole

family—30 songs in all.

Mon, Oct 15; 7:30 pm


Wed, Oct 17; 7:30 pm

Eliane Elias

She blends Brazilian roots and a

sensuous, alluring voice, “there

is really nobody like Eliane Elias”

(New York Observer).


Alfred Hitchcock’s

The 39 Steps

Following a three year run on

Broadway and two Tony Awards,

this hilarious show features 150

characters played by four actors.


Wed, Oct 24; 2 pm & 7:30 pm

Natalie MacMaster


Vienna Boys Choir

SOLD OUTFri, Oct 26, 2012; 7:30 pm

Inti-Illimani

Sat, Oct 27; 7:30 pm

Imperial Silence:

Una Ópera Muerta

A new media opera from

Guggenheim Fellow John Jota

Leaños: a critical, socially

pertinent, and funny work of art.

Sun, Oct 28; 7 pm

ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S

THE 39 STEPSTUES-WED 10/23-24THIS IS THE 60s

MON–WED OCT 15–17

FIRST PERSON:SEEING AMERICA

SUN 10/14

ELIANE ELIASTHU 10/18

IMPERIAL SILENCESUN 10/28

NATALIE MacMASTER

THU 10/25

HELENREDDYMON 10/1

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF DJANGOTHU 10/11

INTI-ILLIMANISAT 10/27

Three Stages at Folsom Lake College

The Harris Center for the Arts

916-608-6888 ThreeStages.net

THREE STAGES AT FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE PRESENTS

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impressive. Over the years, our an-

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local favorites has become the talk

of the town, with competition be-

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all presented with hundreds if not

thousands of choices a day, some

decisions easier than others, but

the ones we celebrate this month

are those shared by many. With

thousands of votes counted, this year we proudly give you an expanded list – includ-

ing many new categories – of local winners. The numerous awardees run the gamut

from favorite breakfast place and favorite place to get vegetarian food to favorite

kids’ activity and favorite pet groomer, all the way

to favorite local athlete, favorite wedding DJ and

favorite best kept secret.

My favorite secret, which is secret no more, is

keeping this month’s magazine handy in my car

or purse for when I’m in the market for something

new...like a new Thai restaurant or somewhere

to get my oil changed. It’s a good reference for

finding people, businesses, services and activities

that have been approved of by so many fellow

residents.

Speaking of secrets, if you have a high school

senior this year, don’t miss Melissa Magliola’s

“Countdown to College” in Our Kids. She gives

succinct strategies and tips to ease the stress and

increase a kid’s success throughout the college

admissions process.

Also in this issue, make your next party (the

holidays are on our heels!) a winner with Jamila

Khan’s “Host with the Most” in Home Design. Add

a little spark to your shin-dig with these seven

hospitable must-haves. And since you will also

want to look glowing at your gatherings, check

out “Forever Young” in Health & Wellness for the

best anti-aging products on the market. From

creams and serums to hair and smile care, the list

will set you on a path to the fountain of youth.

Looking to get involved in the community or find a new activity? Find more to see and

do within the pages of What’s Up, FYI and the Calendar. Until next month, enjoy the

new season in town and let your old favorites know how much you love them. •— Desiree

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Welcome to October! As Thomas Merton so famously

said, “October is a fine and dangerous season in

America…a wonderful time to begin anything at

all.” Home weatherization services are available to all income-

qualified residents living in El Dorado County. This federally funded

program can provide free energy efficiency upgrades to your

home – including attic insulation, caulking, heating/cooling system

repair and other conservation measures – helping you reduce your

energy costs. To see if you qualify, contact the el Dorado County

Department of Human services at 530-621-6150...On October

8, the el Dorado Union High school District will host its annual

Regional College Fair from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the large gym and

cafeteria at Union Mine High school. Breakout sessions will be held

in the theater at 5:30, 7 and 7:45 p.m. For more information, call the

Union Mine High school Career Center at 530-621-4003 x. 4206...

See a little bit of heaven in the Foothills! On Saturdays and Sundays

(weather permitting), the Cameron Park Rotary Club Community

observatory at Folsom lake College’s el Dorado Center in

Placerville, is open to the public from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Trained

docents show visitors the many wonders of the universe through

the observatories’ two 14-inch telescopes. For more information,

visit communityobservatory.com...Gold Bug Quilters meets the

fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Placerville seventh

Day Adventist Church (6831 Mother Lode Drive) to share and

learn new quilting techniques. Visitors and gentlemen quilters

are welcome. For more information, visit goldbugquilters.org...

Farmers’ market season is drawing to a close. Head out to Burke

Junction for the Cameron Park Certified Farmer’s Market on

Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon before it

ends October 17...Miraflores winery, in

the heart of El Dorado County’s wine

country, presents PAiRinGs – four-

course prix fixe lunches prepared by

regional chefs and complemented

with award-winning Miraflores

wines – on Saturdays and Sundays

until October 14. Reservations are

available from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For

more details, visit mirafloreswinery.

com/events-pairings.html...El Dorado

County’s Home energy Assistance Program

(HeAP) is now distributing and accepting applications for those

needing assistance with paying energy bills. If eligible, HEAP

can help with costs for electricity, natural gas, wood, propane, or

heating oil. Applications are available at the El Dorado County

HEAP office in Placerville (937 Spring Street). For more details,

call 530-621-6150...Curious about the saints or scoundrels in

your family tree? Learn how to find those ancestors or revive

your old research at the 14th Annual Family History Day at the

California state Archives on October 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. The free, all-day event includes more than 25 beginner-level

genealogy classes on topics such as the census, vital records,

cemeteries, maps, ethnic research and more. For more details,

visit fhdnewsline.blogspot.com...That’s all for this month, but check

back in November for Style’s annual Thanksgiving feature! •— Compiled by Jamila B. khan

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Do you have a favorite

holiday recipe and want

to be featured in Style’s

November 2012 issue? Email

us the recipe, a photo of your

family, and tell us what you’re

most “thankful” for this year!

Send to [email protected];

deadline is October 5!

Marie Harlow discovered her passion

for social work while still a child, watch-

ing her mother, a nurse, assist her many

patients. Sadly, Harlow’s mother passed

away from cancer in 1995, leaving her as

the sole caretaker of her father and aunt

– both of whom were suffering from de-

mentia. The experience was devastating.

“Things like that profoundly change your

life,” Harlow says. “It changed me. It made

me have more empathy.” After obtaining

her master’s in social work, Harlow spent

several years working at Snowline Hospice

before founding Harlow’s Help at Home,

an organization that helps provide meals

and other crucial end-of-life services for

people living both at home and in long-

term care facilities. In addition, the or-

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Q: What advice would you give to your

younger self?

A: You can do it alone.

Q: What comes to you naturally?

A: Organizing business and agencies,

putting things on paper that didn’t

exist before, and building things.

Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

A: People who refuse to educate them-

selves about issues affecting them.

Q: Biggest life inspirations?

A: My mother and my faith

Q: Favorite humanitarian cause?

A: Habitat for Humanity

Q: Best words of wisdom you’ve re-

ceived

A: My mother [said], “You don’t have

to have anyone help you to get what

you need.”

Q: What’s next?

A: Learn how to better serve our older

adults by visiting other countries. Marie Harlow

Author/writer: Dr. Stephen R. Covey

Guilty pleasure: Lots and lots of

chocolate

Meal in town: Sushi at Wasabi House

Local landmark: The El Dorado Trail

Movie: Body Heat

Musician/band: Robert Cray

Place to buy a gift, locally: Placerville

Hardware

Local nonprofit: Snowline Hospice

Annual event: Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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groups on the third Thursday of every

month, and in October of each year, they

participate in the Alzheimer Association’s

annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Although a recent back surgery has

made travel difficult, Harlow continues to

make regular visits to each of her organi-

zation’s clients. “I love being one on one

with a client, hearing the stories of their

lives,” she explains. And while she admits

her job can be emotionally draining, she

finds balance by fostering dozens of res-

cue animals and helping find them new

homes. “Animals have always been my

solace,” Harlow says, adding with a laugh,

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What kind of wood should I

burn in my wood fireplace?

The most important thing to

know about what kind of wood

to burn is that it needs to be dry and

seasoned. Wet or “green” fresh-cut

wood will create more problems for

the stove or fireplace operation and

produce more creosote in the chimney.

In our area, oak is the preferred wood

for the highest BTU output and longest

burn time. It’s always a good idea to

have a soft wood on hand, like cedar,

to use for starting your fire. Manzanita

is plentiful in El Dorado County but is

not recommended, as it burns danger-

ously hot.

— Country Elegance

4496 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville

530-622-9338,

countryeleganceplacerville.com

When should a decision about

entering a hospice program be

made, and who should make it?

Hospice care is ideal for people

with six months or less to live,

if the disease they have runs its nor-

mal course. Oftentimes, patients have

an end-stage illness such as cancer,

cardiac disease, lung disease, kidney

disease, AIDS or a neurological disor-

der. The decision to start hospice is

an emotional one; the conversation is

often started by a physician, then con-

tinued by the patient, their family and

friends, as they decide that they desire

to change from curative measures to

those of comfort.

— Jennifer Eells, Community

Outreach Coordinator

Snowline Hospice of

El Dorado County, Inc.

6520 Pleasant Valley Road,

Diamond Springs

530-621-7820, snowlinehospice.org

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Looking to do some fall cleaning? The Cameron Park CSD, along with Waste

Connections, is sponsoring a Community Clean-Up Day on October 6. From

8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Camerado Springs Middle School (2480 Merrychase Drive),

members of the Cameron Park Fire Explorers program will collect tax-deductible do-

nations, the Fire Safe Council will provide free chipping, and Snowline Hospice will ac-

cept donations. It’s the perfect opportunity to clean unwanted junk out of your garage,

clippings and tree trimmings from the yard, and properly dispose of bulk items. Have

something to sell? There will be a swap meet in the parking lot of the Community Cen-

ter on the same day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; advance fee is $10. If you’ve ever wanted to

know about compositing, a workshop from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Community Center will

also be offered.

On October 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., head to the Community Center for a Health

Expo. Enjoy health and wellness vendors, peruse new products, and learn about various

options to improve your quality of life. Also, don’t miss the Halloween Carnival and

Pumpkin Patch (geared toward ages 2-9) on October 20 at Cameron Park Lake from

1:30 to 4 p.m. Get the kids’ costumes on and come down to the lake for an afternoon

of Halloween fun featuring old-fashioned carnival games, prizes, pumpkins and more.

Artists and crafters’ registrations are now being accepted for the Christmas Craft Faire,

which will be held November 17 at the Community Center.

After-school intramural programs including Tuesday basketball are being offered;

in addition, youth basketball sign-ups are currently being taken. Don’t miss out on this

year’s season! Try out a new class this month! For the young at heart, we have programs

such as ballet, gymnastics, tumbling and trampoline, Cooking with Kids, FUNdamental

Volleyball and Taekwondo. Those a little older can choose from gardening classes,

Preserving Produce for Great Nutrition, CPR, Hunter Safety, Thai cooking courses and

an Ultimate Truffles Class. We also offer dance classes like Cha-Cha-Beyond Beginning,

Salsa-Beginning, Beginning Line Dance, Beginning Hula and multiple tap courses.

Meditation and Stress Management, Zumba Gold Toning, Tai Chi, Functional Fitness for

Seniors, and various yoga classes round out the adult activities.

— Tina Helm

To learn more about these and other programs and events going on, visit

cameronpark.org or call the Cameron Park Community Services District at

530-677-2231.

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Main Street’s Placerville Coffee De-

pot is a great place to grab a fresh

cup of hot or iced brew, but I was

in the mood for a sweet treat on the oc-

casion of my first visit and searched the

menu for something that would hit the

spot without causing a sugar rush. The

Cinnamon Crunch Muffin caught my eye,

and I couldn’t have been more satisfied

with the $2 delight. The spicy warmth of cin-

namon blended perfectly with the moist, buttery

consistency of every fresh-baked bite and left my taste buds dreaming of festive

fall foods to come. I washed it down with a 20 oz. Arnold Palmer and ordered

two oatmeal raisin cookies to go, so imagine my surprise when the bill came to

just $4.75. That’s right – I quenched my thirst and more than satisfied a serious

craving for baked goods for less than a fiver. The Placerville Coffee Depot, which

also offers breakfast combinations and smoothies at its convenient drive thru and

walk-up windows, will keep me coming back thanks to a welcome combination of

high-quality eats, affordable prices and stellar customer service. Placerville Coffee

Depot, 70 Main Street, Placerville. 530-295-3920.

— Morgan Cásarez

foodie findPlacerville Coffee Depot

Whether it’s a goat in a hometown Fourth of July parade or a horse being

led along a crosswalk on Main Street, “Only in Placerville…” is a common

sentiment among people of the community. One of Placerville’s most

popular “only in” moments – the Downtown Placerville Spooktacular – happens every

year on October 31 and transforms Main Street into a magical place of costumes and

candy.

The Placerville Downtown Association, City of Placerville, Placerville Active 20/30

Club and Placerville Lion’s Club will come together to create a safe environment of fun

and frivolity. More than 500 people will start the evening on Placerville’s historic Main

Street with trick-or-treating from 4-6 p.m. (many stores will stay open late). Families

with children ages 10 and under are invited to the children’s carnival at Town Hall from

4-6 p.m.; free games, prizes and treats will all be provided by the Placerville Lion’s

Club.

Attendees will also enjoy family-friendly beats, as a DJ broadcasts live from the

Bell Tower until 7 p.m. At 6:10 p.m., the costume contest begins around the Bell Tower.

Remember, creativity counts! Placerville’s Active 20/30 Club will award prizes for the

best costumes in all age groups: 3 and under, 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, 14-17 and adults. Grand

prizes will be awarded for best overall costumes.

“Only in Placerville” will you have such a fab-boo-lous time at the Downtown

Placerville Spooktacular!

— Amanda Anderson

Portions of Main Street will be closed from 3-8 p.m.; parking will be available

at the downtown parking garage and various City lots. For more information,

please call the City of Placerville Recreation & Parks Department at

530-642-5232 or visit cityofplacerville.org.

placerville recreation & parksCostumes, Candy and Creativity!


From classics to new releases, there

are plenty of freaky films to get you in

the Halloween spirit. Think you’re a die-

hard horror movie fanatic? Test your

knowledge of cinematic horror with

Style’s scary movie quiz.

1. How many minutes of actual

screen time did Anthony Hopkins

have in his Oscar-winning role as

Hannibal in Silence of the Lambs?

2. What was the first Stephen King

novel adapted into a movie?

3. How many times has the black and

white, 1968 film Night of the Living

Dead been colorized?

4. True or False: The Texas Chain-saw Massacre was based on a real

event.

5. If you’re a teenager living on Elm

Street, what should you never do?

6. British actor Boris Karloff became

a cinematic icon when he famously

played the role of what monster?

7. During promotion of The Ring Two

copies of the cursed VHS tape

were dropped in various public

places with links to the film’s then-

Web site. True or false?

8. Jamie Lee Curtis’ wardrobe for the

1978 film Halloween was purchased

for around how much money?

9. What did theater ushers ask those

affected by motion sickness to do

during viewings of The Blair Witch Project?

10. What’s the name of the only hor-

ror movie to be nominated for 10

Oscars?

— Danielle Enns

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2010th AnnuAl Big Autumn AuctionEmceed by weatherman Dave Bender, this lively auction, beginning at 5 p.m. at Blue Shield of California in El Dorado Hills, will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County. Dinner, live music and raffle prizes are also highlights of the evening. For ticket information, visit mentors4youth.org.

27AppAssionAtoHead to Serrano Country Club for an exquisite dinner prepared by Serrano Chef Kevin Nichols, silent and live auctions presented by professional auctioneer Steven Godfryd, and more; funds raised will support El Dorado Arts Council’s Arts in Education programs. To purchase tickets, visit eldoradoartscouncil.org.

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october eventsOctober is National Breast Cancer

Awareness MonthCompiled by Jamila Khan

13sEconD sAturDAYArt WAlkHelp stir up the El Dorado economy by visiting Montano de El Dorado. Shop local businesses and enjoy live music, fun activities for the family, delicious food and drinks, plus cool cars and art, starting at noon. For more details, visit secondsaturdaysofedh.com.

13-14colomA golD rush livE

Relive the excitement of the California Gold Rush era at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music, historic trade and sawmill demonstrations, and a merchant’s market will make

you feel as if you’re rubbing shoulders with the original 49ers. To learn more, visit coloma.com/calendar/

coloma-gold-rush-live.

5A night to rEmEmBEr: A Fun-FillED EvEning oF mEmorABlE musicPresented by Partners in Care, this annual fall fundraiser at the beautiful Shakespeare Club in Placerville will feature appetizers, a no-host wine bar and a silent and live auction. The night begins at 6 p.m. For information, call 530-344-0700.

23-24AlFrED hitchcock's

The 39 STepSA three-year run on Broadway and two

Tony Awards later, The 39 Steps comes to Three Stages for its first extended run in the

Sacramento region. This Hitchcock classic features 150 characters played by four actors,

often executing their costume and set changes in front of the audience. For show times and

more information, visit threestages.net.

17putting on thE glitzEl Dorado Hills Newcomers Club presents a charity gala benefiting The Center for Violence-free Relationships at Serrano Country Club. The evening, beginning at 6:30 p.m. will include a fashion show for men and women (with celebrity commentary!), a gourmet buffet, raffles, dancing and a silent auction. For more information, call 916-939-9277.

9DignitY hEAlth’scArE BEgins With mEThis women’s health and lifestyle event – from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento – will include wine, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a Marketplace Expo featuring the latest in fashion and beauty items, guest speaker Reneé Rongen, plus stylish swag bags to take home. To register, visit carebeginswithme.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 [email protected].

morE EvEntsOctober 6 – Pancakes at the Airport. The Experimental Aircraft Association’s pancake breakfast will give you and your family the opportunity to see new aviation technologies from experienced pilots. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. at the Placerville Airport. For more details, visit hangtowneaa512.org.

October 6 – Japanese Drumming Workshop. Come discover the powerful art of Taiko (Japanese drumming)! Students will also learn about Japanese culture and its values from esteemed drummer Kristy Oshiro. The workshop will last from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; advance reservations required. For details on the meeting location, call 530-621-1224.

October 6 – Friends of the Library Book Sale. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., find great deals on gently used books from the Friends of the Library. Perfect for book-lovers of all ages, the sale will take place in the rear parking lot at the Main Library in Placerville. For more details, visit eldoradolibrary.org/main.htm.

October 13 – Outdoor Projector Movies. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and yourself to a movie night at the Main Library in Placerville. This month’s showing begins at 7:45 p.m. All proceeds from the snack bar will benefit Friends of the Library. For more details, call 530-621-3012.

October 20 – Pumpkin Run & Halloween Carnival . Kick off a day of Halloween fun with a Pumpkin Run! Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race at 8 a.m. After, change into your costume and enjoy old-fashioned carnival games, a pumpkin patch maze, craft stations, a parade and more, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. For more details, visit cameronpark.org.

October 20-21 – 29th Annual Rock and Gem Show. Presented by El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society, this exhibit at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds will showcase a variety of minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, petrified wood and more. Enjoy a special amber exhibit and activities for kids. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For more details, visit rockandgemshow.org.

October 25 – Mini Health Care Clinic at The Pines at Placerville. At this free event, receive blood pressure checks, blood sugar testing, cholesterol screening, important information, and equipment checks for walkers, canes and wheelchairs. The clinic will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. For more details, visit pinesatplacerville.com.

October 26 – Not-Too-Spooky Story Time. Join library staff at 10:30 a.m. for an exciting morning reading of not-too-spooky stories, making fun crafts, and trick-or-treating at the Main Library in Placerville. This event is appropriate for kids ages 3 to 5 (and their caregivers!) For more details, visit eldoradolibrary.org/main.htm.

October 26-28 – Hangtown Halloween Ball. Experience the ultimate music event of the Foothills. More than 20 bands will rock the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, including three shows by Railroad Earth. On-site camping and RV parking will be available. For more details, visit hangtownhalloween.com.

October 31 – Halloween Fun at Burke Junction. Bring the whole family to Cameron Park's Burke Junction from 4:30-7 p.m. and enjoy classic train rides, "old time ghoulish Gold Town reenactments," trick-or-treating, and "good 'ole fashioned family fun." For more details, call 530-677-5282.

October 31 – Trick-or-Treat on Main Street. From 4 to 6 p.m., merchants on Historic Main Street in Placerville will provide goodies to trick-or-treaters (while supplies last) in a safe and convenient environment. Other Halloween activities include a costume contest and carnival, sponsored by City of Placerville Recreation and Parks Department, Placerville 20/30 Club and Placerville Lions Club. For more details, call 530-672-3436.

sAvE thE DAtE!November 3 – Empty Bowls Supper. Join the community to raise money for the hungry locally and abroad. Attendees will keep their handmade bowl and enjoy homemade soup and bread. All donations will go to the Upper Room Dining Hall in Placerville and an international relief organization. The Supper will take place from 4:30-8 p.m. and include live music and a silent auction. For more details, call 530-647-9546.

November 3 – Twin Lakes Food Bank Dinner Auction. Enjoy a delicious catered dinner, live music by the Manuel Luiz Trio and a silent and live auction hosted by Dave Bender. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Oak Hills Auditorium in Folsom, and all funds raised will help feed those in need. For more details, visit twinlakesfoodbank.org.•

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then&nowby Sharon Penny


ALBUMSTHEN: Infinite Arms – Band of Horses

Almost pop, a little bit rock, a touch

of folk – it’s hard to describe Band of

Horses’ Infinite Arms. Sweeping melo-

dies will swirl in your head for days and

gorgeous vocal harmonies will bring a

smile to your face merely because of

their sweetness. Are we overselling? You

tell us.

NOW:The Carpenter – The Avett Brothers

The Avett Brothers are the perfect com-

pliments to the ghouls and goblins on

the loose this October. Their seventh

studio album, The Carpenter returns to

the trademark simplicity of 2009’s I and

Love and You, but tracks like “Paul New-

man Vs. The Demons” show they haven’t

forgotten how to get loud.

FLickS WiTH STyLE – Killing Them Softly

Adapted from a popular novel, the movie follows a professional enforcer who investigates

a heist made on a high-stakes, mob protected poker game. In theaters October 19.

— Justin Buettner

For Style movie-guru Justin’s thoughts on more October movie releases, visit stylemg.com

and click on Flicks with Style! And, for even more, visit facebook.com/flickswithstyle.

DVDsTHEN: Carnival of Souls

Made in 1962 for $33,000, Carnival of Souls

is a must for fans of Lynch and Romero, or

horror in general. With its unique score

and unsettling sound and visual design,

Carnival of Souls is more of a stylistic hor-

ror movie than blood and guts (there isn’t

any); a curiously unsettling piece of film-

making for this holiday month.

NOW: The Cabin in the Woods

From the mind of Buffy/Firefly genius

Joss Whedon, this flick starts out as a

paint-by-numbers “teens go camping”

horror story. You’ll think you’ve seen the

movie before, right up until the moment

when…(ha!), like we’d really spoil what’s

in store for you. All we can say is that it’s

awesome, and a mandatory Halloween

viewing. •

BOOkSTHEN: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley

Jackson

Alongside Henry James’ The Turn of the

Screw, Shirley Jackson’s 1959 The Haunt-

ing of Hill House is a literary horror clas-

sic. Popular enough to be twice made

into a movie (1963 and 1999), nothing

replaces the slow, unfolding psychologi-

cal terror of reading Jackson’s original

masterpiece.

NOW: Breed by chase Novak

Chase Novak is the pseudonym for Na-

tional Book Award-winner Scott Spencer

(A Ship Made of Paper, Endless Love). It’s

clear why a name change was in order –

Breed is not for the faint of heart. Simply

put, a gruesome tale of fertility treat-

ment, Breed has already been praised

by the likes of Stephen King and is a

Halloween must.

It’s been said that music, like all art,

has the inherent ability to touch our

souls and speak to us on another level.

There’s something special about up and

coming indie/folk group Atlas and Arrows,

something surpassing their obvious talent:

They’re a sublime combination of the mu-

sician, the songwriter and the singer.

The group consists of five members:

Madison Sipes (vocals, guitar, banjo), Jett

Hagerty (violin, viola), Ryan Ladd (bass,

piano), Kayla Warner (vocals, percussion)

and Bryce Yaple (drums, vocals). When I

first heard the groups’ five-song debut EP,

Sunshine, I fell in love with their sound and

was impressed to learn the songs were

all written by the band. I was even more

impressed to discover that the voice I was

hearing belonged to 15-year-old Sipes,

the band’s primary songwriter. The group

formed in December of 2011, and with all

but one of the members still in high school,

it’s a tremendous achievement to already

have a demo CD, music videos, and a series

of performances under their belts. It might

seem daunting to juggle all of this with the

responsibilities high school demands, but

the group says “promoting to a wide body

of peers at various schools has helped get

the band up and running.”

Songwriting is a gift that comes natu-

rally to Sipes, who says she sometimes

gets inspired enough to knock out 30

songs in a day. “Music is what I love to do...

it is definitely my passion, and I think it is

the greatest thing to ever happen to me,”

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(ATC) Exchange. The second

Saturday of each month, meet

with creative types at ArtSpace

in Placerville to exchange “Artist

Trading Cards.” Free for all ages;

starts at 11 a.m. Bring your friends!

For details, call 530-295-3496.

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pancreatic cancer and for

a while after I was in a dark

place. Instead of focusing

on the negatives in my life,

I began to focus all my

emotions into my music

and writing songs.” Sipes

seems to have mastered

the art of weaving broken-

ness into beauty.

Atlas and Arrows

strives to take their genre

of music to the next level,

and 16-year-old Hagerty

plays a big role in that. A

classically trained violin-

ist, Hagerty’s “dream is

to create an understand-

ing amongst people that

violin can do so much

more than just play con-

certos and sonatas.” He

proves his point well by

infusing the violin so el-

oquently into Atlas and

Arrow’s songs.

The band’s bassist, Ladd, graduated

from Union Mine High School this past

spring and recently headed off to Tennes-

see for college. “Over the years, music has

become not only my joy, but my job, and is

what I am pursuing in college.”

Without a doubt, this outstanding five-

fecta will be reaching new heights in the

near future, hopefully spreading their tal-

ent throughout Tennessee. In the mean-

time, catch them playing shows at local

coffee shops and various events through-

out the area. •

Visit atlasandarrows.com for more

information.

atlas and

arrows Soaring to Great

Heightsby Megan Smith

L to R: Ryan Ladd, Jett Hagerty, Madison Sipes, Bryce Yaple


Style’s editors lathered, slathered, rubbed and scrubbed

their skin and hair with a slew of products – from creams

to cleansers and cosmetics to conditioners – claiming to

turn-back-the-clock and leave you looking forever young. Here’s

a peek at our favorites. •

For even more turn-back-the-clock products, visit stylemg.com;

and to read the final installment in Style’s three-part anti-aging

series, check back in November!

health&wellness

Part Two: Anti-Aging Agents

forever young

Pond’s Cucumber Cleanser, $8.39 for 10.1 oz., and Pond’s Dry Skin Cream, $8.39 for

10.1 oz., at Raley’s, 166 Placer-ville Drive, Placerville.

530-622-6800, raleys.com.

Ahava Age Control Night Nourishment, $60, and Ahava Extreme Day Moistur-

izer, $68, at ahavaus.com.

Éminence Firm Skin Age-Defying Vitamin Capsules, $57.50, and

Éminence Bamboo Firm-ing Fluid, $59.50, at Salon Etcetera, 2222 Francisco

Drive, Suite 610, El Dorado Hills. 916-939-3388, etcsalonspa.com.

Éminence Firm Skin Acai Masque, $55, and Emi-

nence Neroli Age Correc-tive Eye Serum, $59, at

Studio B, 470 Main Street, Placerville.

530-295-8108.

Fall Festival at Town Center

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Marshall Medical Center presents

Saturday, October 13Noon – 4 p.m.

El Dorado Hills Town Center4364 Town Center Blvd.

El Dorado Hills

For the Kidsat Steven Young Amphitheater

• Pumpkin Patch

• Pumpkin Decorating

• Train Rides

• Musical Entertainment

• Roaming Costumed Characters

• Face Painting

• Carnival Games by It’s Kids’ Time

• Photo Booth by Sierra Moms Club

• Health Activities by MarshallMedical Center

For the AdULtsOktober Street FestivalNear the New Orleans Building

Beer Tasting & Food Vendors• Bistro 33• Nugget Market• Pete’s Restaurant

& Brewhouse

• Ruffhaus Hot Dog Co.• Sellands Market Café

Music By Reunion Night Club

Proceeds benefit Marshall Foundation for

Community Health/ Marshall Jr. Volunteer

Program

Tasting Tickets only $5

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marshallmedical.org

Marshall Medical Center presents

Saturday, October 13Noon – 4 p.m.

El Dorado Hills Town Center4364 Town Center Blvd.

El Dorado Hills

For the Kidsat Steven Young Amphitheater

• Pumpkin Patch

• Pumpkin Decorating

• Train Rides

• Musical Entertainment

• Roaming Costumed Characters

• Face Painting

• Carnival Games by It’s Kids’ Time

• Photo Booth by Sierra Moms Club

• Health Activities by MarshallMedical Center

For the AdULtsOktober Street FestivalNear the New Orleans Building

Beer Tasting & Food Vendors• Bistro 33• Nugget Market• Pete’s Restaurant

& Brewhouse

• Ruffhaus Hot Dog Co.• Sellands Market Café

Music By Reunion Night Club

Proceeds benefit Marshall Foundation for

Community Health/ Marshall Jr. Volunteer

Program

Tasting Tickets only $5

$10 per child(includes pumpkin & decorating, train ride

and face painting activities)

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isn’t filing the applications; rather, it’s

waiting for the admissions decisions.

“You might notice you and your stu-

dent are fighting way more than usual,”

McGuire explains. “This is normal. As

parents, we want to keep our babies

with us, while our seniors are seeing the

light at the end of the tunnel of child-

hood. It’s a transition. Be gentle with

each other.” •

3. AFTER APPLYING, CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND WRITE DOWN PASSWORDS!“It’s incredible how often I see really

bright, college-bound students who are

puzzled because they haven’t heard

back from a school to which they’ve

applied,” says Kara McGuire, head

counselor at Casa Roble High School

in Orangevale. “Nine times out of 10,

they aren’t checking their emails or Web

portals.” Fisher concurs. “Most (if not

all) communication from universities

will be through email.” Check it! And

while we’re on the subject of email, we

suggest using a simple, professional

email address. You’re applying to col-

lege; time to retire the cutesy one you

made back in fourth grade.

FOR PARENTS4. KEEP YOUR KID ORGANIZEDPutting deadlines on a family calendar

is helpful, as well as a special file folder

with all college-related paperwork.

Fisher says, “Thousands of students per

year have their applications withdrawn

from consideration for not meeting

deadlines, such as sending in their SAT/

ACT scores or their transcripts on time.”

Offenstein agrees. “I don’t know how

many times I called to have the receipt of

something confirmed. To think if I didn’t

follow-up and didn’t know I was missing

something – well, let’s not go there.”

5. PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORTThis might seem counter-intuitive. Isn’t

it YOU who needs support with the

empty-nest syndrome approaching?

Yes. But for now, the most stressful time

Essays, applications and dead-

lines, oh my! It’s October, which

means college application sea-

son is already underway. As the class of

2013 slugs through personal statement

essay revisions, while buried under a

mountain of SAT vocabulary flashcards,

we’d like to offer a few words to the wise.

We’ve consulted the experts and com-

piled a list of tips to help your family

navigate the often-murky waters of the

college admissions process, in hopes of

providing some stress-reduction along

the way.

FOR STUDENTS1. DON’T PROCRASTINATEThe California State University appli-

cation opened October 1, and the Uni-

versity of California online application

opens November 1. “Last year during

this time, I set alarms on my cell phone to

give myself a schedule of when I should

have certain parts of my application

done. That gave me enough time to

double-check all parts before submit-

ting my apps,” Joshua Offenstein, Sac-

ramento State freshman, says. Time

management is key. Start today.

2. APPLY BROADLYJoe Fisher, admissions and outreach

counselor at Sacramento State, says,

“I like to recommend students apply

to their dream school, an attainable

choice, and a fallback. You never know

how competitive a campus will be from

year to year.” If the $40-$65 price tag

per application is making you cringe,

check out porcelina.net/freeapps for

a list of U.S. colleges and universities

that don’t charge application fees under

certain circumstances.

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that patients may not even know they need.

A staff chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support, while two staff

nurses and a medical director provide consultative care to help clients understand

their treatment and pain management options, and assist them in better commu-

nicating with their doctors. There’s also a social worker to help with financial and

family concerns, including development of an advance directive for health care. As

a team, their purpose is to provide a measure of relief from the physical, emotional

and spiritual distress a serious illness creates. “Whenever someone receives a

potentially life-threatening diagnosis, they’re ready for our services,” Symons says.

“And we’re here for people of any age. Serious illness isn’t limited to the elderly.”

As a private and independent non-profit organization, Partners in Care isn’t

constrained by government regulations, but the tradeoff is that it isn’t subsidized

with public funds. The $350,000 annual budget is met with grants, private dona-

tions, a thrift store operation, and fundraising events like “Night at the Theater,”

to be held October 5. The event will feature entertainment, food and wine, and a

benefit auction.

“We can also use volunteers, but most of all, I really want people in our com-

munity to know this service is available now, and no one needs to wait until it’s

too difficult to manage care for themselves or a loved one before they get help,”

Symons says. “Help is here, and it’s only a phone call away.” •

For more information and to purchase tickets for ‘Night at the Theater,’ visit

partnersincareplacerville.org.

It’s a story many of us have only

seen in movies. Someone enters

the doctor’s office feeling fine, but

leaves with frightening news they have

a serious or even life-threatening dis-

ease. It makes for good drama in

Hollywood, but in real life words can’t

describe the impact of such a diagno-

sis. How do you tell your family? How

do you make decisions about your

health care? And if the worst happens,

how do you make sure your fam-

ily knows your wishes, and that their

needs are met?

Those were the questions a small

group of hospice and health care work-

ers sought to answer when they cre-

ated Partners in Care in 2001. “There

were no resources or services for peo-

ple who had to deal with a serious ill-

ness, but didn’t yet need hospice care,”

says Nancy Symons, M.Div., executive

director for Partners in Care. “Partners

in Care was created to fill that gap.

Our mission is to support the dignity

and choice of people walking the path

of serious illness and do all we can to

improve their quality of life.”

The program, which is provided

at no cost to the community, was

launched with a $500,000 grant from

the California Endowment. Today it

serves an average of 70 clients at any

given time – a big load for a highly

compassionate staff of five. Collec-

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O’Donnell welcomed patrons to Placer-

ville’s first legitimate theater building. His

Empire Theater stood on the south side

of Main Street, adjacent to a hotel of the

same name. That night, a handsome New

York actor named Frank Chamfrau took

to the stage to play his famous role of

Mose, a two-fisted, big-hearted Bowery

fireman, clad in a plug hat and red shirt.

A renowned, close-knit clan of troup-

ers known as the Chapman family also

toured the Mother Lode and most likely

performed for Placerville’s miners.

Though considered to be superb Shake-

spearean actors, the Chapmans usually

chose to perform broad comedies and

exaggerated melodramas that attracted

larger audiences.

The Buchanan Theatrical Troupe, on

the other hand, presented Shakespeare

classics including Hamlet, The Merchant

of Venice, and Macbeth at the Placer The-

ater in 1856. Two years prior, the Empire

had burned, but in July of 1854, Bruce

Herrick fitted up his Olympic Hall in the

old Placer Hotel with a stage and scenery

to provide Placerville with a new the-

ater.

“Buck” Buchanan organized his small

company “to enlighten the central min-

ing regions of the state with illustration

of the drama, as it had never been seen

before, and as the hills declared ‘would

never be seen again.’” As the troupe rode

into Placerville and other mining towns

with its four-house team towing a 10-pas-

senger carriage, the animated Buchanan

would walk alongside it, thumping a large

drum.

On the evening of April 6, 1856, the cry

of “fire” emptied the Placer Theater. The

Buchanan troupe followed the crowd to

Sacramento Street where, still dressed

in their costumes, they pulled ropes, car-

ried buckets of water, and helped fight

the inferno wherever needed.

The Placer Theater continued to host

performances until its roof caught fire

in the July 6, 1856 fire. Charles Bonstel

completed restoration of the theater in

October and rented it to Darwin DeGolia.

DeGolia changed the name to Concert

Hall, where (according to the Mountain

Democrat of September 6 and 13, Octo-

ber 25, and November 29, 1856) he held

“monthly soirées.” •

sported their fair share of gambling

houses and saloons, they also furnished

venues – ranging from crude wooden

platforms to the trunks of felled trees

– where the miners’ own patched-to-

gether acting groups or traveling troupes

of professionals could perform simple

skits and multi-act plays. While the larger

audiences and fancier theaters of San

Francisco lured many acting troupes and

individual performers, most of the com-

panies took their shows inland to Sacra-

mento, Stockton and the larger mining

camps of the Mother Lode, including Old

Hangtown.

In the early spring of 1852, John

Hard on the heels of gold-rushing

49ers came the actors, many

toting trunks full of costumes

and scripts. They performed popular

melodramas and farces while aboard

ship or camped along the Overland Trail.

After reaching California, they found

audiences hungry for theatrical enter-

tainment, including the works of William

Shakespeare. “Theater was more than

entertainment for uprooted Easterners,”

writes Helene Wickham Koon in How

Shakespeare Won the West: Players and

Performers in America’s Gold Rush, 1849-

1865. “It was sustenance for the spirit.”

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to come along. The joy of letting life un-

wind for a few days in an amazing place

with those who mean the most to you is

priceless, not to mention it becomes ad-

dicting. Now when we post pictures and

share our time with those back home, the

kids who used to go with us (and now are

grown) write on my Facebook wall and

tell me how much they miss going. They

share memories they have of their days

spent there, special memories from the

deposit of time – something you cannot

buy, only give away.

Do you have to go far? Does it have to

be a big deal? No. Begin doing activities

that require small investments of your

time in the lives of those who you’ve been

blessed with in your life. Max Lucado said:

“Those who sit around your table will soon

be sitting around tables of their own.”

It doesn’t have to be a vacation. It

doesn’t have to be expensive. It’s the

simple things you do together that rein-

force and protect this fragile and price-

less treasure called family. •

Don Pritchard is the pastor at Solid Rock

Faith Center in Diamond Springs.

time going to this incredibly beautiful,

peaceful place; needless to say, it has be-

come a major highlight of our year.

There’s a special bond built when a

family spends time together. Does it mean

every year our kids were ecstatic to drive

eight hours to pitch a tent and sleep on

an air mattress for 10 days? Not exactly,

yet, every year we made memories sur-

rounding the little things that still make us

smile today: enjoyable meals, campfires,

walking through canyons, swimming in

rivers, jumping off rocks, finding agates,

battling raccoons, chili cook-offs, ocean

fishing, eating ice cream, lots of laughing,

games and stories. It’s amazing how little

it costs to build what we cannot buy with

anything else but our time.

Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure

of inviting other families from our church

In a world that’s become so fast-

paced with demand for instant

gratification, we can lose sight of

the need to slow down and spend qual-

ity time with those who are dear to us.

Building family traditions that bring

and keep us together are as important

today as they’ve ever been.

There’s nothing we can give to each

other that has more value than simply our

time and ourselves. Nineteen years ago,

my family began taking time out for a

family vacation. Our resources never per-

mitted luxurious excursions – just simple

camping trips where we could take time

away from all of life’s demands and spend

a few moments together as a family. We

explored several locations until we found

a very special place: Patrick’s Point State

Park in Trinidad. This year was our 16th

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EXPERIENCEThere are 112 golf courses, countless hik-

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March 2012, attendance topped 370,000

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If tennis isn’t your thing, music may be.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,

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UNWINDIf your escape to the valley is about indul-

gence, then you’ll have no trouble finding

a spa to suit your needs. After a day on the

links or hardcore shopping in the El Paseo

Shopping District, try the Aqua Well mas-

sage at the Miramonte Resort & Spa in

Indian Wells, where you float weightlessly

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FEASTMost resorts offer several dining options,

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Favorite Ice Cream/Frozen Treat Place1. Baskin Robbins2. Zia’s3. Cold Stone Creamery

Favorite Smoothie Place1. Jamba Juice2. Cozmic Café & Pub3. The Bean Barn

Favorite Breakfast Place1. Sweetie Pie’s Restaurant &

Bakery2. Joanie’s Café & Grill3. ZacJack Bistro

Favorite Brunch Place1. ZacJack Bistro2. Sweetie Pie’s Restaurant &

Bakery3. Sienna Restaurant

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Favorite BBQ Place1. Back Forty Texas BBQ2. Sierra Smokehouse BBQ3. Hog Wild BBQ

Favorite Burger & Fries Joint1. In-N-Out Burger2. Relish Burger Bar3. Old Town Grill

Favorite Mexican Restaurant1. Casa Ramos2. Cascada Restaurant & Cantina3. Colina de Oro

Favorite Chinese Restaurant1. China City2. Golden Dragon3. Hong Kong Inn

Favorite Seafood Restaurant1. Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub2. Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar3. New Haven Restaurant

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Favorite Pizza Place1. Brick Oven Pub2. Pizza Plus3. Round Table Pizza

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Favorite Indian Restaurant1. India House2. Curry Club 3. Ruchi Indian Cuisine

Favorite Thai Restaurant1. Taste of Thai2. Thai Basil3. Chantara Thai Cuisine

Favorite Place to Get Vegetarian Food1. Cozmic Café & Pub2. Heyday Café3. Taste of Thai

Favorite Deli1. Gularte’s Diamond Deli &

Pizza2. Mr. Pickles3. Hoosegow

Favorite Salad Place1. Heyday Café2. Z Pie3. Buttercup Pantry

Favorite Bakery1. Sweetie Pie’s Restaurant &

Bakery2. Sugar Lillie Bakery3. Sierra Rizing

Favorite Romantic Restaurant1. Café Luna2. Café Mahjaic3. The Independent

Favorite Outdoor Dining1. Placerville Brewing Co.2. Forester Pub & Grill3. Marco’s Café

Favorite Takeout Place1. Allez!2. Back Forty Texas BBQ3. Old Town Grill

Favorite Casual Restaurant1. Buttercup Pantry2. Bricks Eats & Drinks3. Heyday CaféHonorable mention: Old Town Grill

Favorite Family Restaurant1. Diamond Springs Hotel2. Buttercup Pantry3. Mel’s Diner

Favorite Waitperson1. Faye Levine at Heyday Café2. Brad Geers at ZacJack Bistro3. Autumn Childers at Buttercup

Pantry

Favorite Chef1. John Sanders at Old Town

Grill2. Christian Masse at Allez!3. John Evans at ZacJack Bistro

Favorite Catering1. Diane Wilkinson Catering2. Beth Sogaard Catering3. Old Town GrillA very close #4: The Barley Loaf

Favorite Coffee/Tea Place 1. Starbucks

Favorite Independent Coffee/Tea Place:1. Caffe Santoro2. Bean Barn3. Zia’s

Favorite Bar1. Sierra Nevada House2. Poor Red’s3. Bricks Eats & Drinks

Favorite Happy Hour Place1. Casa Ramos2. Bricks Eats & Drinks3. Durango’s

Favorite Bartender1. Alan Day at Durango’s2. Stacy Calhoun at Casa Ramos3. Chris Della Penna at Heyday

Café

Favorite Sports Bar1. Bricks Eats & Drinks2. PJ’s Roadhouse3. Slingshots

Favorite Movie Theater1. Regal El Dorado Hills

Stadium 142. Regal Placerville Stadium 83. Palladio 16 Cinemas

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Favorite Steakhouse1. Henry's Steakhouse2. Fifty Grand Steakhouse3. Café Mahjaic

Favorite Overall Restaurant1. Cascada2. Heyday Café3. Casa Ramos

Favorite Wine Bar1. Nello Olivo Wine Tasting

Room2. The Wine Smith3. Heyday Café

Favorite Japanese/Sushi Restaurant1. Amerikan Ichi Sushi2. Shilla Teriyaki & Sushi Bar3. Twin’s Sushi


Favorite Kids’ Birthday Party Spot1. All Star Gymnastics & Cheer2. Monster Mini Golf3. Bouncetown

Favorite Playground1. Lion’s Park2. Rotary Park3. Christa McAuliffe Park

Favorite Park 1. Henningsen Lotus Park2. Hangtown’s Gold Bug Park &

Mine3. Lion’s Park

Favorite Museum1. Marshall Gold Discover Park2. El Dorado County Historical

Museum3. Hangtown’s Gold Bug Park &

Mine

Favorite Golf Course1. Apple Mountain Golf Resort2. Bass Lake Golf Course3. Camino Heights Golf Course

Favorite Dance Studio1. Foothills Dance Studio2. On Stage Productions3. Diamond Dance Co.

Favorite Personal Trainer1. Nick Edwards at Snap Fitness2. Jennifer Heape at Fitness

Solutions3. Deborah Parker at Complete

Personal Training

Favorite Nutrition Shop1. Max Muscle2. Cameron Park Health Foods3. Placerville Natural Foods Co-

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Favorite Gym/Health Club1. Snap Fitness2. Millennium Sports Club3. Action Potential Personal

Training StudioHonorable mentions: Jazzercise Diamond Springs and Curves Placerville

Favorite Martial Arts Instructor1. Jeramy Sipes at Kovar’s

Cameron Park2. Bob Westphal at Foothill

Taekwondo3. Scott Newman at New Man’s

Karate

Favorite Yoga Studio1. Smith Flat House Center for

Health2. Snap Fitness – Shingle

Springs3. TIE: Tree House Wellness and

Kevala Yoga

Favorite Yoga Instructor1. Sara Valentine at Snap

Fitness2. Jennifer Heape at Fitness

Solutions3. James Kapicka at Kevala Yoga

Favorite Pilates Studio1. Snap Fitness2. Pilates Power3. El Dorado Hills Sports Club

Favorite Pilates Instructor1. Kristin Meyer at Pilates

Power2. Karen Pledger 3. Judy Kuhl at Millennium

Sports Club

Favorite Physical Therapist1. Steve Harrity at Cameron

Park Physical Therapy2. John Wu at Marshall Physical

Therapy3. Larry Gray at Gray’s Physical

Therapy

Favorite Acupuncturist1. Ben Ling, M.D.2. Wendy Stedeford, MSAOM,

L.Ac.3. Marc Fierro, L.Ac, P.A.-C

Favorite Chiropractor1. Lorin Farr, D.C.2. June Scofield, D.C.3. TIE: John Taylor, D.C. and

Petrice Foxworthy, D.C.

Favorite General Practitioner1. Gerardo Galang, M.D.2. Mark Holthouse, M.D.3. TIE: Jonathan Lehrman, M.D.

and Mark Tong, M.D.

Favorite Dermatologist1. David No, M.D., Ph.D.2. Bruce Miller, M.D.3. Timothy Rosio, M.D.

Favorite Eye Doctor1. Loren Polte, O.D.2. Shawn McDonald, O.D.3. Ron Vardanega, O. D.

Favorite Mental Health Professional1. Kay Williams, MA, MFT2. Jill Gustafson, LCSW3. Katherine Tuttle, Ph.D.

Favorite Doctor for Cosmetic Procedures1. Reginald Rice, M.D.2. Arnold Almonte, D.O.3. David Kaufman, M.D.

Favorite Dentist1. David Schultz, D.D.S.2. Richard Whitaker, D.D.S.3. Douglas Stadler, D.D.S.

Favorite Orthodontist1. Robert Nisson, D.D.S.2. Daryl Proctor, D.D.S., M.S.3. Jeff Ding, D.D.S.

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Favorite Italian Restaurant1. Papa Gianni's2. Macaroni Grill3. Visconti’s

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Favorite Dance Instructor1. Jennifer Costello at Foothills Dance Studio 2. Sherri Scher at On Stage Productions 3. Vanessa Lathrop at Foothills Dance Studio

Favorite Cocktail Place1. Brick's Eat & Drinks2. Cascada3. Casa Ramos


Favorite Pediatric Dentist1. Make a Smile Children’s

Dental2. Penny Dodson, D.D.S.3. Victoria Sullivan, D.D.S.

Favorite Pediatrician1. Elizabeth Peterson, M.D.2. Ulrich Hacker, M.D.3. Brett Christiansen, M.D.

Favorite Pharmacy1. CVS Pharmacy2. Robinson’s Medical

Equipment & Supplies3. Grandpa’s Compounding

Pharmacy

Favorite Spiritual Leader1. Ken Burkey at Green Valley

Community Church2. Don Pritchard at Solid Rock

Faith Center3. David Cooke at Cold Springs

Community Church

Favorite Local Hero1. Chris Felton2. Susie Davies3. Mary Maaga

Favorite Local Business Person1. Michele Copeman2. Nello Olivo3. Erin Felton, D.V.M.

Favorite Local Athlete1. Sarah Phillis2. Haley Owens3. Billy Theall

Favorite Civic Leader1. Shiva Frentzen2. Jack Sweeney3. John Driscoll

Favorite Neighborhood in Which to Live1. Holm Road2. Cameron Woods3. Cameron Estates

Favorite Annual Event1. El Dorado County Fair2. Art & Wine Festival3. Placerville Bell Tower

Brewfest

Favorite Local Artist1. Jacqueline Harris2. Pam Findleton3. Stephany Nickel

Favorite Performing Arts Organization1. Imagination Theater2. El Dorado Musical Theatre3. Studio 81

Favorite Place to Volunteer1. Green Valley Community

Church2. Animal Outreach of the

Motherlode3. Marshall Medical Center

Favorite Best Kept Secret1. Time Out Spa2. Nello Olivo Wine Tasting

Room3. Country Elegance

Favorite Teacher1. TIE: Paul Tomei at El Dorado

High School and Libby Armanino at Blue Oak Montessori

2. Cameron Bennett at Gold Oak Arts Charter School

3. Marilyn Anderson at El Dorado Adventist School

Favorite Tutoring Service1. Excel Professional Tutoring2. EZ Tutoring3. Math Made Easy

Favorite Preschool1. Cameron Park Montessori2. Federated Church Preschool3. Placerville Preschoolers

Favorite Private School1. El Dorado Adventist School2. Cameron Park Montessori3. Cedar Springs Waldorf School

Favorite Athletic Coach1. Chris Felton2. Steve Skidmore3. Dave Johnson

Favorite Barber1. Joe at Joe’s Barber Shop2. Barber Jon at Barber Jon’s3. Ernie at Razor’s Edge

Favorite Barbershop1. Joe’s Barber Shop2. Razor’s Edge3. Executive Barber Studio

Favorite Salon1. Waterfall Salon & Day Spa2. Ava Jade Salon & Spa3. Dynamic Images Salon & Day

Spa

Favorite Make-up Artist1. Andrea Roach at Reflections

Skincare located in Dynamic Images

2. Marina Ramos at Aesthetics by Marina

3. Kelly Miller at Waterfall Salon & Day Spa

Favorite Mani/Pedi Place1. Waterfall Salon & Day Spa2. Sassy Nails & Spa3. Century Nails

Favorite Tanning Salon1. Tan Central2. Max Muscle3. California Sun Center

Favorite Doctor1. Kenneth Nelson, M.D.2. Taylor Vance, M.D.3. Jonathan Lehrman, M.D.

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Favorite Casino1. Red Hawk Casino 2. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe3. Thunder Valley

Favorite Martial Arts Studio1. Foothill Taekwondo2. Kovar’s Satori Academy3. New Man’s Karate


Favorite Waxing Salon1. Aesthetics by Marina2. Waterfall Salon & Day Spa3. Reflections Skincare located

in Dynamic Images

Favorite Place for a Massage1. Absolute Wholeness

Massage & Wellness2. Waterfall Salon & Day Spa3. Massage Envy

Favorite Massage Therapist1. Leela Kelley at Absolute

Wholeness Massage & Wellness

2. Summer Egland at Waterfall Salon & Day Spa

3. Penny Chabot at The Parlor

Favorite Day Spa1. Time Out Spa2. Waterfall Salon & Day Spa3. Mimosa Day Spa

Favorite Place for a Facial1. Mimosa Day Spa2. Asante Spa3. Waterfall Salon & Day Spa

Favorite Facialist1. Andrea Roach at Reflections

Skincare located in Dynamic Images

2. Marina Ramos at Aesthetics by Marina

3. Kelly Miller at Waterfall Salon & Day Spa

Favorite Hair Stylist1. Emily Smith Martin at Ava

Jade Salon & Spa2. Sheri Hinrichs at Studio A23. Callie Smith at Waterfall Salon

& Day Spa

Favorite Med Spa1. Marshall Plastic Surgery &

Medical Spa2. Asante Spa3. Kaufman & Clark Plastic

Surgery

Favorite Veterinarian1. Erin Felton, D.V.M.2. Randy Robinson, D.V.M.3. Rick Parsons, D.V.M.

Favorite Pet Store1. Lees’ Feed & Western Store2. Bark Avenue3. Pampering Pickle

Favorite Pet Trainer1. Matthew Margolis at Uncle

Matty’s Dog Training Center2. Kevin Limm 3. Cherie Maitland at Our Furry

Friends

Favorite Pet Boarding1. Companion Animal Hospital2. Becky’s Pet Hotel & Grooming3. Uppity Pup

Favorite Florist1. Camino Flower Shop2. Placerville Flowers on Main3. Cameron Park Florist

Favorite Family Photographer1. Lisa Richmond Photography2. Vintage Studio 3 Photography3. Fisher Photography

Favorite Art Gallery1. Gold Country Artists Gallery2. Iron Willow Gallery3. Pop Art GalleryA very close #4: Something MORE Art Gallery

Favorite Art Shop1. Rocky’s Art & Framing2. Iron Willow Gallery & Studio3. Gold Country Artists Gallery

Favorite Print & Sign Shop1. Diamond Springs Printing2. Minuteman Press3. Sign Banner Print Express

Favorite Real Estate Agent1. Brian Creel2. Janine Waggener3. Nancy SieglerHonorable mention: Sally Long Johns

Favorite Interior Designer1. Karen Vance2. Destiny Designs3. NT Interior Design & Home

Staging

Favorite Home Remodeler1. Destiny Designs2. Guchi Interior Design3. El Dorado Restoration

Favorite Handyman1. El Dorado Restoration2. Destiny Designs3. Bob Hendrix Construction

Favorite Electrician1. T&M Electric2. Service Electric3. Cook Electric

Favorite Plumber1. Conforti Plumbing2. Bellas Plumbing3. R. Plumbing Company, Inc.

Favorite Painting Contractor1. BT Custom Painting2. Rick Gano Painting3. Bayshore Painters, Inc.

Favorite Charitable Organization1. Snowline Hospice2. Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode3. Scare Away Hunger

Favorite Pet Groomer1. Pampered Puppy2. El Dorado Pet Club3. Canines on Main

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Favorite Toy Store1. Kiddlywinks2. Dandelions3. Annieberries

★★ the 2012 6th annual ReaDeRs' ChoiCe awaRDs ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Favorite Landscaper1. Rick Diroll, Plan-it

Landscapes2. S & J Landscape Maintenance3. Ferguson’s Landscape

Favorite Garden Center1. Front Yard Nursery2. The Home Depot3. Camino Garden Center

Favorite Carpet Cleaning Service1. Carter’s Carpet Restoration2. Hadley’s Proclean3. Foothills Steam Way

Favorite House Cleaning Service1. Spic n Span2. Top Shelf Cleaning3. Atzimba’s House Cleaning

Favorite Senior Living Center1. Ponte Palmero2. Gold Country Retirement

Community3. Eskaton Lodge Cameron Park

Favorite Accountant1. David Zelinsky, C.P.A2. Terrie Y. Prod’hon, C.P.A3. Ellery Schwartz, E.A.

Favorite Attorney1. Dain Weiner2. Stephen Tapson3. Terri A. Smith

Favorite Local Bank1. El Dorado Savings Bank2. Wells Fargo Bank3. Union Bank

Favorite Credit Union1. Schools Financial Credit

Union2. Golden 1 Credit Union3. 49er Federal Credit Union

Favorite Auto Repair1. Automotive Excellence2. The Auto Analyst3. Lightfoot Automotive

Favorite Auto Body Shop1. Steve Stymeist Auto Body2. Frank’s Body Shop3. Placerville Body Shop, Inc.

Favorite Oil Change Place1. Thompson’s Service Center2. Automotive Excellence3. Jiffy Lube

Favorite Smog Shop1. Automotive Excellence2. GS Smog3. Ponderosa Auto Express

Favorite Car Wash Place1. Express Car Wash & Lube2. Niemann’s Auto Touch3. Car-izma Auto Spa

Favorite Dry Cleaners1. Fresh Cleaners2. 49ers Cleaners3. Classic Cleaners

Favorite Tailor1. Fresh Cleaners2. Rose’s Alteration3. 49ers Cleaners

Favorite Farmers’ Market1. Placerville Certified Farmers’

Market2. Cameron Park Certified

Farmer’s Market at Burke Junction

3. El Dorado Hills Certified Farmers’ Market

Favorite Grocery Store1. Raley’s2. Safeway3. Nugget Market

Favorite Produce Department1. Raley’s2. Nugget Market3. Bel-Air

Favorite Health Food Store1. Cameron Park Health Foods2. Placerville Health Food3. Placerville Natural Foods

Co-op

Favorite Boutique1. Off Broadway2. Combellack’s3. Jenni Lynn Boutique

Favorite Children’s Clothing Store1. Dandelions2. Annieberries3. Jordan’s Closet

Favorite Bike Shop1. Placerville Bike Shop2. Golden Spoke Bike Shop3. Bob’s Cycle Center

Favorite Skate/Snow/Surf Shop1. Hangtown Skate Shop2. Shorty’s Boards and Glass3. PLA Board Shop

Favorite Home Décor Store1. Country Elegance2. Tree House3. Under the Arbor

Favorite Furniture Store1. Affordable Furniture & Blinds2. Sierra Furniture Company3. Naturwood Home Furnishings

Favorite Floor Coverings Store1. Dick’s Carpet One2. Dawson’s Floor Fashions3. The Home Depot

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Favorite Winery1. Crystal Basin Cellars2. Nello Olivo Wines3. TIE: David Girard Vineyards and Boeger Winery

Favorite Local Musician/Band1. The Reel2. Bad Iron3. Aftershock

Favorite Kids Activity1. Folsom Zoo Sanctuary2. Monster Mini Golf3. Sly Park Lake

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STYLEMG.COM.Favorite Window Coverings Store1. Dick’s Carpet One2. Affordable Furniture & Blinds3. Guchi Interior Design

Favorite Bookstore1. The Bookery2. Books‘n Bears3. Face In A Book

Favorite Consignment Shop1. Jenni Lynn Boutique2. Snowline Hospice3. Violets R Blue

Favorite Gift Shop1. Country Elegance2. Lighthouse3. Marshall Medical Center Gift

Shop

Favorite Jewelry Store1. Randolph Jewelers2. Goldsmith Gallery3. Ancient Gold Jewelers

Favorite Store in Which to Shop1. Placerville Hardware, Inc.2. T.J. Maxx3. Country Elegance

Favorite Mall/Shopping Center1. Downtown Placerville2. Folsom Premium Outlets3. El Dorado Hills Town Center

Favorite Wedding Venue1. Wedgewood Wedding &

Banquet Center at Sequoia2. Fausel Ranch3. David Girard Vineyards

Favorite Rehearsal Dinner Place1. Wedgewood Wedding &

Banquet Center at Sequoia2. Sierra Banquet Center3. Sienna Restaurant

Favorite Wedding Florist1. Camino Flower Shop2. Placerville Flowers on Main3. Placerville Flower Market

Favorite Bridal Shop1. Renfros2. Enchanted Bridal & Tuxedo

Shoppe3. De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos

Favorite Wedding Photographer1. Lisa Richmond Photography2. Lexigraphics Photography 3. Vintage Studio 3 Photography

Favorite Wedding Caterer1. Beth Sogaard Catering2. Old Town Grill3. Diane Wilkinson Catering

Favorite Wedding Cake Maker1. D’Agostini’s Delights Bakery

& Café2. The Barley Loaf3. Beyond Baked

Favorite Wedding Photo Booth1. Annie’s Photo Booth2. Encore Photo Booths3. Profinish Design

Favorite Wedding Invitations1. Stamp It Rich2. Wedding Paper Divas3. Minuteman Press

Favorite Wedding Officiant1. Terri A. Smith2. Jeri Murphy3. Rev. Larry Loft

Favorite Wedding Rentals1. Classic Party Rentals2. Celebrations! Elegant Party

Rentals3. Party Smart Rentals

Favorite Linen Rental Company1. Classy Covers2. Slip of Elegance3. Party Smart Rentals

Favorite Limousine Company1. Neumann Enterprises2. Aladdin Limousine 3. StymeistLimoBus•

Favorite Wedding Planner1. Darcie Swedelson at A Dazzling Day by Darcie2. Lora Ward at A Day to Remember Wedding & Event Planners3. April Mosher at April’s Events & Weddings

Favorite Wedding DJ1. Chad Stalzer Productions2. Music & More Entertainment3. GP Productions

Favorite Wedding Videographer1. Bonetti Videography2. Frontside Films3. Liquid Light Video

Favorite Local Business1. Nello Olivo Winery2. Country Elegance3. Complete Personal Training

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And don't forget our Olallieberry muffins, pancakes and pies along with jam and syrup. A real treat! It's Fall and time to think Pies and warm and cozy Breakfasts. WE Vote Our Customers "Best Customers"!

Thank you to all our loyal Bark Avenue customers for voting us one of your favorite Pet supply stores and Grooming salons 5 years in a row!

We are a locally owned and operated store that specializes in quality pet foods and treats to make your four legged friends happy and healthy. Bark Avenue offers, a full service grooming salon, a do-it-yourself dog wash with endless warm water and waist high tubs and puppy training classes. We focus on healthy food and treat options at reasonable prices and we offer a knowledgeable staff available to answer all your pet questions.

sweetie Pies577 main street | Placerville530-642-0128 | www.sweetiepies.biz

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El Dorado Savings Bank has been serving our local communities for over 54 years. El Dorado is one of the most respected banks in the area with 35 offices serving Northern California and Northern Nevada. Consistently awarded the highest 5 Star rating by Bauer Financial Reports as one of the safest and strongest banks in the United States since 1993, El Dorado emphasizes friendly customer service along with checking, real estate loans, internet banking and mobile banking, to name just a few of our many services available. For more informa-tion stop by any branch or go to eldoradosavingsbank.com.

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Thank you Style Magazine Readers for voting Red Hawk Casino your “Favorite Casino” Four Years In a Row

Red Hawk Casino is pleased to provide the best dining and gaming experience for our guests. Our Team Members are dedicated to delivering world-class casino excitement and top-notch customer service to all of our guests.

Find your game at Red Hawk Casino, including more than 2,000 slots, all your favorite table games and a Card Room. Red Hawk also features an entire floor dedicated to non-smoking gaming.

There are six restaurants that will satisfy every palate. The award-winning Henry’s Steakhouse provides the ultimate steakhouse experience with premium steak selections and an extensive wine list. The Waterfall Buffet includes more than 280 selections ranging from Chinese, American, Italian and much more. Guests to Koto Grille will enjoy Mexican-American fare with stunning views. Experience exciting contemporary Chinese dishes tempered with an eclectic blend of international Asian cookery at Pearl Asian Cuisine. Two Rivers Café and the all-new

Red hawk Casino1 Red hawk Parkway | Placerville | 888-573-3495 | www.redhawkcasino.com

Hawk’s Tavern are the perfect stop for a quick bite in a casual atmosphere and are both close to the gaming action.

No visit to Red Hawk is complete without joining the Red Hawk Rewards Club. It’s easy and free. At Red Hawk Casino, the more you play, the more you earn. Earn points while playing your favorite games and redeem them for Free Play, dining at our six award-winning restaurants, at Traders Gift shop or Kids Quest ®. Kids Quest offers hourly child care services by highly trained and fully licensed staff, for children six weeks to 12 years.

For quick and easy access to Red Hawk Casino dining, entertainment and events, download the Red Hawk Casino mobile app at www.redhawkcasino.com/app. Call 888-573-3495 or visit www.redhawkcasino.com for information.

Favorite Casino • 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012Favorite Steakhouse – Henry’s Steakhouse • 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012

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Wow! Thank you Style readers for voting Marshall Medical Center your favorite Place to Volunteer! They offer healthcare volunteer opportunities to high school students through retired-age adults who want to make a difference in people’s lives.

Thank you Style readers for voting Dr. Galang your favorite General Practitioner! Dr. Galang’s patients appreciate his focus on expert care with a personal, compassionate touch. Trust Marshall Family & Internal Medicine for your family’s healthcare needs.

Thank you for the honor, Style readers! Dr. Rice combines expert care with a personal touch. At their office, they blend science with art and beauty in a tranquil, healing environment, offering a wide range of cosmetic procedures and spa treatments.

John Wu is honored to be chosen as your favorite Physical Therapist! John takes pride in his mission to help patients regain their strength, independence and quality of life following an injury, surgery or hospitalization.

A big thanks to Style Magazine Readers for voting Dr. Nelson your favorite doctor! Dr. Nelson provides exceptional care for women of all ages, and enjoys welcoming new lives into the world at Marshall Hospital. New Birth Center opening late 2012!

Kenneth Nelson, M.D.Marshall OB/GYN, Placerville 1095 marshall Wy. | Placerville530-626-2920

marshall Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa4300 Golden Center Dr., Ste. DPlacerville530-344-2000www.marshallplasticsurgery.org

John Wumarshall outpatient Rehabilita-tion services 1081 Marshall Wy., Ste. CPlacerville530-344-5430

Gerardo Galang, M.D.marshall family medicinePlacerville1095 marshall Way | Placerville530-626-2920

marshall medical Center1100 marshall Wy. | Placervillemarshall Community Volunteer Program: 530-344-5458marshall auxiliary: 530-626-2643

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El Dorado Restoration thanks you for voting us number one! Founded in 1983, El Dorado Restoration is a pioneer in disaster repair and construction. Our deep understanding of this industry, experience in our trades, and our great commitment to continuing education are what has helped us become recognized as the industry leader. You may never find a group of people in a commercial setting, all working for the same cause, as you’ll find at El Dorado Restoration. It’s because we understand the trauma of disaster. The staff at El Dorado Restoration is dedicated to providing professional service with quality workmanship and integrity to every customer. One of the reasons for our commitment to customers is a shared desire to do more than just show up and do our jobs – we do more. We want to repair the destruction caused by a disaster. No matter what it may be – water, fire, wind, mold, you name it. And just as importantly, we want to do whatever we can do to help repair the homeowners’ lives as well. We are available for our customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not Pictured: All Our Wonderful Service and Field Techs.

el dorado Restoration6671 merchandise Way | diamond springs530-626-1676www.eldoradorestoration.com

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Thanks to all the families that voted Lees’ Feed #1 favorite pet store. We strive to provide all your pets needs and to make your shopping experience the best it can be. Our family and staff have been serving this community for over 30 years and have been rewarded with great friends and neighbors. Live reptiles, exotic birds,baby chicks, tropical and marine fish entertain the kids while mom and dad shop for all their pet and ranch supplies. If you’ve never been to Lees’, come in and see why we’ve been voted #1-again. Your pets will be glad you did.2012: Pet store 2011: Pet store 2010: Pet store2009: Pet store

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Dr. Shawn McDonald and his staff would like to thank his patients and others in the community for distinguishing our office as El Dorado County Foothills Style Readers’ Choice Award for favorite eye doctor. Dr. McDonald has been in private practice in Placerville for the last twenty six years with his new office located in the Placerville Heights Professional Center on Mallard Lane. Dr. McDonald is Board Certified in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease and an active member of both the American and California Optometric Associations. We have always strived to provide our patients with the most professional service available from the latest in diagnostic technology to one of the largest selections of quality eyewear in the area. Our Board Certified Opticians are committed to excellence and are always accessible to answer any questions that you may have. Again, our sincere appreciation for voting us favorite eye doctor.

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Goldsmith Gallery Fine Jewelers on Missouri Flat Road re-opened and was re-created two years ago. Kaye Irwin, the new owner, ensures that each customer is greeted with a warm welcome and that individual attention is given to each person. We knew it would be a challenge to start a jewelry store in this economy. We could not have done it without YOU, our customers and the exemplary work of our skilled goldsmith, Owen, and our customer service staff. One jewelry repair at a time and one fabulous custom design at a time, the experience and care about doing our very best for our customers must be showing and sets us apart. Is it Kaye spending hours with you and Grandma's jewelry box appraising each piece and finding the best use for the next generation, or Owen completing a challenging jewelry design or reconstruction, or Ada helping you find the perfect jewelry gift from our great selection in all price ranges? We invite you to visit our store and experience the diamonds, colored gems and pearls set in both classic and unique gold and silver designs. The estate department selection is especially captivating. Everybody says they love shopping and browsing at their leisure in our beautiful and spacious showroom. The Goldsmith Gallery Staff thanks you for voting us one of your favorite jewelry stores.

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Dick’s Carpet One would like to thank our loyal customers for voting us the #1 floor Covering store and #1 Window Covering store serving El Dorado County. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority and has been since 1964. Whether you are shopping for carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, window coverings, or even area rugs, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in our beautiful 10,000 square foot showroom. Don’t forget to ask about our Beautiful Guarantee™.

Dick's Carpet One Floor & Home6516 Commerce Way | diamond springs530-642-4200 | www.dickscarpetone.com

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Thanks to everyone, especially in Folsom-El Dorado Foothills for your confidence and making DANDELIONS – RAISING CHILDREN NATURALLY Readers' Choice #1 Children’s store and a favorite Toy Store, where “Art and Imagination Celebrates Childhood!” We sell eco-friendly, organic and unique items from 20+ USA companies and 20+ Artisans for newborns and “children” of all ages. That’s 40+ playful reasons to support talented neighbors and buy ethically sourced, affordable and adorable clothing, shoes, toys, books, dolls, puzzles and games! Thanks for your personal confidence, interesting ideas and desire to support independent, local stores. Visit our Web site for directions.

dandelions – a Children's store3490 Palmer Drive, Suite I | Cameron Park530-672-2022 | www.dandelionsusa.com

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“From all of us at Snowline Hospice, thank you for voting us your favorite Charitable organization for the sixth year in a row. Our mission to care for patients at the end of their lives and to support their families through the grieving process is what drives us each day. However, we could not succeed without your support. Your generous donations and shopping visits to our stores ensure that we are able to help everyone in need of our services regardless of their ability to pay. We are so grateful to be a part of this compassionate community.”

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You don’t have to leave town to experience Mexico’s fine cuisine and hospitality. Visit Casa Ramos and join the family. The Ramos/Nava family would like to thank the readers of Style magazine for making us once again one of the top restaurants in the county. We thank all of our loyal customers for being with us throughout the years, even in difficult times. Casa Ramos welcomes all to come enjoy our fresh Mexican dishes along with an unforgettable Bartender’s Special Margarita. Thanks again and we will see you soon!

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Dr. Whitaker wishes to thank everyone who voted for his office in the latest Style magazine Reader’s Choice awards. “It is an honor to know that my patients appreciate me and my staff.”

Dr. Whitaker graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and has been practicing in Placerville for 27 years. His practice emphasizes clear communication and providing high quality dental care to his patients. Services provided are cleanings, crowns, cosmetic procedures, fillings, bleaching and extractions.

Call today! New patients are always welcome.

Richard D. Whitaker, D.D.S.2825 easy street | Placerville530-626-4677 | www.whitakerdental.com

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Thank You For Voting Us #1 Women’s Clothing store!

Enjoy shopping in a fun, friendly atmosphere where our customers are like familyFabulous New Fall Fashions & Accessories arriving daily.Featuring: Tribal Sportswear - Not Your Daughters Jeans - French Dressing - Jag - Willow - Erin London - Jess & Jane - Cactus - Zashi - Laurel Burch

off BroadwayContemporary fashions since 19741245 Broadway | Placerville530-622-9767 | www.offbroadwayfashions.com

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A special thanks to all our customers for voting us #1 again. We pride ourselves on providing prompt, professional service at reasonable rates. With stocked service vehicles and a warehouse of repair parts and water heaters, we have the resources and expertise to resolve all your plumbing needs. We offer “Service You Can Trust.” Our plumbers are background checked and experienced. The quality of our work is excellent and our customer service is exceptional. That’s why most of our work comes from repeat customers and referrals.2009-2012: Plumber

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I am grateful to the readers of Style for voting me favorite accoun-tant. I take care in meeting the tax and accounting needs of my clients. It is important for businesses and individuals to have con-fidence that their accountant is knowledgeable, honest, and dedi-cated to looking after their financial interests. As a working CPA for over 27 years with a Masters in Taxation who has lived in Folsom for nearly my whole life, I understand the issues that impact the people of this area. Contact me at 916-646-6464 to discuss you or your company’s particular tax or accounting needs.

Darla Colson, CPA, MSTGilbert Associates, Inc.101 Parkshore Dr., Ste 100 | Folsom2880 Gateway Oaks Dr., Ste. 100 | Sacramento916-646-6464 x117 | www.gilbertcpa.com

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We have had the pleasure of being part of the Placerville community for 4 years now. Cascada continues to strive to give our patrons the best dining experience possible. We serve an eclectic mix of Mexican favorites and California fresh cuisine with a Latin flair in an upscale, urban setting without the upscale price. Our full bar is anchored with local wines and specialty margaritas made with premium tequilas and fresh squeezed lime juice. Our friendly and professional staff serve lunch and dinner 7 days a week. So stop by and have some fun. We look forward to seeing you.

We are now well into our second year of business and would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful patrons for their enthusiasm and support. We know many of you locals as friends who we see often, sometimes on a daily basis, and others of you who live in surrounding communities or the Bay Area and make sure to stop by on your way to and from Tahoe. All of you make our days fulfilling and fun. We can’t thank you enough and look forward to seeing you soon!GREAT FOOD - LOCAL WINES – MICROBREWS ON TAP - FULL BAR – HAPPY HOUR - 4 HD TVS

Cascada384 main st. | Placerville530-344-7757

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Thank you to our devoted clients and friends. We are honored to be voted Best interior designer, Painter and home Remodel company. Being noticed for our work and dedication is a great accomplishment. We offer a unique team that works with you through the planning and design stage to the painting and con-tract finishing work. It’s been a pleasure working with our clients to give them a fresh new paint job, dream kitchen or even a complete new dental office. We love our work and are glad you do as well.

destiny designsdestiny and matt Weideman916-835-4574www.destinydesignsofsacramento.com

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David Girard Vineyards thanks the readers of the Style Magazines for voting us one of your favorite wineries! Our vineyard is nestled in the Sierra Foothills where conditions combine to provide an environment ideally suited to growing the premier grape varietals of southern France’s Rhone Valley. We are also honored to have been voted one of your favorite wedding venues. David Girard Vineyards is regarded as the premiere venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions in El Dorado County. With sweeping views in all directions this hidden gem is host to spectacular events.

david Girard Vineyards741 Cold spings Rd. | Placerville530-295-1833www.davidgirardvineyards.com

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#1 favorite Jewelry store in El Dorado County Thanks again El Dorado County! For the fifth year in a row you have voted us Favorite Jewelry Store. We’ve long been known as the oldest jewelry store west of the Mississippi and it is very satisfying to be voted the best as well. We have a highly skilled professional staff with GIA trained Graduate Gemologists on hand to help with all your fine jewelry needs. We specialize in custom work and bridal jewelry from noted designers like Simon G and Scott Kay. Join the generations of local families who have acquired some of their most treasured possessions from Randolph Jewelers. Don't forget, Randolph’s has been buying gold and diamonds on Main Street since 1852. With gold near a record high price your unwanted jewelry is worth more than ever. Trade your gold in toward our jewelry or services and we will give you even more!

Randolph Jewelers375 main street | Placerville530-622-3787www.randolphsjewelry.com

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Wow! Thank you Style readers! Snap Fitness Shingle Springs and Placerville looks forward to continuing to deliver the best fitness experience in El Dorado County and are pleased to announce the addition of our new functional fitness program “The Yard” coming in October 2012!

Snap Fitness would also like to recognize the contribution of our dedicated professionals including Sara Valentine, Best Yoga instructor and Nick Edwards, Best Personal Trainer. Also special gratitude to Kayla Hartl and Serena Starks for keeping our club operations friendly, clean and fun for members and staff!

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Voted #1 favorite auto Body Repair shop two years in a row! Ask around and people will tell you that nobody makes getting your vehicle repaired as easy and as fast as Stymeist Collision Centers. Our shops are clean. Our people are friendly. Our equipment, materials and techniques are ultra up-to-date and Earth friendly. Soon, that damage will be behind you, and you'll be back on the road. We really are "Here to help!" Cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs. We handle the insurance for you. AAA approved. Serving Placerville, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs and El Dorado Hills.

steve stymeist Collision Centersmain office: 3948 hwy 49 | Placerville530-622-7588 | www.stymeistautoBody.com

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favorite Wedding limousine.Group events Without Worries!!!Weddings • Bachelorette Parties • Wine Tours • Concerts • Group Events • Family Parties and Outings • Day Trips • Big-City Trips. Whenever you want high-class transportation for a crowd. We get you there and back in style, without worries. Seats 14 comfortably. 4-hour rental comes with champagne or lemonade, water, ice, theme decorations (small fee). We’ve totally tricked out the interior of this limobus with luxurious upholstery, wood trim, cool lighting, audio system, big-screen TV. It’s a top-tier classy ride!!

“Your operation is a class act! We were impressed by your friendly and professional service while you detailed our car, cleared up the headlight lenses, and fixed a chip in the windshield.”—Tony GervasiWe Shrink Wrap Boats! Most boats $12/ft. Towers and Larger Boats a little more. Please call for a quote. Cheaper than Storage!! Protect Your Boat from Rain, Snow, Animals and Falling Debris. Includes Installing Strapping and Structures to Allow Run-off of Moisture. Apply Shrink Wrap, Seal Boat to Below Rub Rail and add Vents for Airflow.“Thank you for voting for US!”

stymeist limoBus530-363-0016www.stymeistlimoBus.com

Niemann's auto Touch126 forni Road | Placerville530-622-5418 | www.niemannsautotouch.com

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Thank you El Dorado county for voting for Thompson's Service Center number one again! We cover all your car repair, and preventive maintenance needs.

With our master trained certified technicians, you can rest assured we will get the job done, and get you back in the driver's seat quickly. Our service team includes hard to find factory trained Ford and Ford Diesel specialists, Dodge, Jeep - WE SERVICE AND REPAIR ALL MAKES AND MODELS!

Come visit our Brand New Customer Lounge at our super convenient location right off hwy 50 in the giant Thompson's Car Care Center. AAA Aproved Repair Facility.

Thompsons service Center126 forni Road | PlacervilleNext to Thompson's Toyota | 530-621-0100

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To all of the Style Magazine readers who voted for the Tree House, thank you, thank you, thank you! We have had amazingly positive feedback from our customers in regards to our new home, located in the beautiful historic building on Main Street. Our faithful customers as well as visitors from all over the world love to explore the Tree House for Home and Garden treasures, and during the Holidays, search for the perfect ornament to delight that special someone. Thank you again for your support!

Tree house452 main st. | Placerville530-295-0102

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We are so fortunate to live and work in a county like El Dorado where people value small businesses and shopping local. Of course, we guarantee our prices with the big stores, plus most of our items are Made in America, too. For over 5000 items, 50+ brands go to www.affordablefurnitureandblinds.com. We’ve also diversified over the years and have added retractable patio awnings and we are an authorized Service Dealer for Hunter Douglas window coverings. We repair all makes and models of window coverings. Another brand new addition to our furniture and blinds family is our used furniture website. We use it for all of our trade-ins and great deals. But it’s also offered to anyone buying or selling household items, tools, vehicles and pretty much anything else (within reason). All locals selling to locals. Go to www.BuySellPlacerville.com and check it out. Thank you for the confidence you’ve put in us and we’ll continue to exceed your expectations.

Paul and Bridgett Hartshorn

Affordable Furniture & Blinds55 fair lane | Placerville530-621-9566 | 1-888-345-BliNdswww.affordablefurnitureandblinds.com

We at Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center Sequoia Mansion are humbled and honored to have received three awards this year. Thank you to the magazine and to our fans for these accolades; it’s a privilege to host your weddings and rehearsal dinners at our beautiful, historical venue. Boasting all-inclusive and completely customizable wedding packages, multiple banquet rooms, a charming Victorian setting, accommodations for up to 400 guests and options for both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, Sequoia Mansion is the place where cherished memories are created. Wedgewood promises the value, service and convenience your special day deserves.

Wedgewood – sequoia mansion643 Bee street | Placerville866-966-3009 | www.wedgewoodbanquet.com

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Nikki, Bridgett and Paul Hartshorn

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We want to thank our customers for voting for us. We truly appreciate all of your loyalty and support that you have given to us over the last nine years. We promise to continue to provide high quality products and outstanding customer service for years to come.Jon and Desirae Meyer

max muscle Placerville4615 Missouri Flat Road, Ste. 4Placerville530-626-0239Hours: M-F: 10-7, Sat: 10-4, Closed sunday

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Thank you Style readers and all our loyal customers and friends, for voting us one of El Dorado County's favorite Galleries. We feel honored to have been chosen and blessed to have so many talented artists in our gallery including two of the top three, Stephany Nickel and Pamela Findleton.

iron Willow GalleryTom & Barbara Tankersley,owners440 main street | Placerville530-621-4799www.ironwillow.com

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I would like to thank my clients for voting me Best Trainer of El Dorado County 5 years running. I am excited to share that I have opened up my own personal training studio with the idea of creating an environment of functional fitness in a professional space. Contact me for fitness assessment today!

fitness solutionsJennifer heape4232 Fowler Lane, Suite 203diamond [email protected]

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Thank you! It is very humbling, the continued support we receive from this wonderful community. Thank you to our team at the grill and catering crew who always demonstrate an unparalleled level of concern and excellence. Special thank you to my bride Debbi and little chef Genevieve. I thank our good Lord for placing us here.

old Town Grill444 main streetPlacerville530-622-2631

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Visiting us is truly a unique shopping experience. Enter through our 30 foot arbor to come across and explore a variety of unique, yet affordable, merchandise. Inside you will find gifts, home décor and furniture. We also offer consignment and custom painting on site.

Under the arbor4120 sunset laneshingle springswww.underthearbor.com

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Sierra Smokehouse BBQ & Custom Catering has been serving award winning, Southern style, competition BBQ “with a California twist” in Cameron Park since 2008. We’ve successfully catered personal and corporate events for groups of 50 to 1,250 BBQ enthusiasts. Most rubs and sauces are Gluten Free and are available for purchase.

sierra smokehouse BBQ2533 Merrychase Dr., Ste. 400Cameron Park530-672-7477www.sierrasmokehousebbq.com

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It is the patronage of our wonderful customers that allows us to be celebrating our 25th year! We are truly grateful for their loyalty, and have been honored to offer them the finest in stoves, fireplaces, and unique home decor. Thank you so much for your votes and your support.

Country elegance496 missouri flat RoadPlacerville530-622-9338

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Back Forty Texas BBQ would like to thank all of our fantastic customers and Style magazine readers for voting us Best BBQ. We know that with out you we wouldn't be selling BBQ. THANK YOU!

Back forty Texas BBQ3977 Durock Road, #205shingle springs530-676-4040www.backforty.us/locations/shingle-springs

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EAS sincerely thanks everyone who voted for us as your favorite Private school and for our Marilyn Anderson as a favorite Teacher! We teach traditional values in a safe, nurturing, wholesome, family-oriented environment, K-12, and invite you to visit our WASC accredited school!

el dorado adventist school1900 BroadwayPlacerville530-622-3560www.eldoradoadventistschool.com

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We at Taste of Thai are honored to be your #1 favorite Thai Restaurant and favorite Place for Vegetarian Cuisine! We are dedicated to providing excellence in dining, service, atmosphere and Thai cuisine. If you have not yet experienced a Taste of Thai, please come and enjoy!Thank you again for your votes!

Taste of Thai1160 Broadway | Placerville530-621-9559www.tasteofthaisac.net

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On display at Ancient Gold Jewelers is this 7oz 7dwt gold nugget, the largest nugget found this year to date in Nome, Alaska. Found by Jim Hatadis (owner of Ancient Gold Jewelers) on the Kougarok River, 100 miles North of Nome. See this nugget and Placerville's largest selection of gold nugget and gold and quartz jewelry.

ancient Gold Jewelers400 main street | Placervilleacross from the Bell tower530-626-8753www.ancientgoldjewelers.com

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Dean Carter

Thank you for voting us #1 Favorite Carpet Cleaning Service in Folsom, El Dorado Hills and the Foothills! Carter’s offers the best residue free, safe and non-toxic carpet cleaning available. Guaranteed or your money back!2012: Carpet Cleaning 2011: Carpet Cleaning 2010: Carpet Cleaning service 2009: Carpet Cleaners

Carter’s CarpetRestoration916-933-7807530-642-9003www.CartersCarpet.com

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We would like to thank you all who have welcomed and supported us for 24 years!

We look forward to serving this community that we love, for many more to come.

Jennifer and Christian Masse, ALLEZ! Good Food on the Go!

Chef Christian masseallez! Good food on the Go!6180 Pleasant Valley Roadel dorado530-621-1160

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Thank you again to all of our loyal clients for choosing us as your #1 auto Repair and smog shop this year! Since 1999 we have been family-owned and operated, and believe that quality workmanship and friendly, honest and affordable service are the most important aspects of any business. We are a full service facility, performing everything from diagnostic and repair to 30/60/90 maintenance, smog inspections, alignments and tire services. We are AAA approved, and participate in the “show your card and save” program. We stand behind our word and our work, and as a Napa Autocare facility we offer a 12 mo./12,000 mile warranty on most repairs. We now offer RV services and accept most aftermarket warranties. No need to go down the hill anymore! And don’t forget to ask about a financing program that may be available for your repairs!

If you haven’t been to Automotive Excellence yet, We invite you to make an appointment and let us show you how professional and honest service and repairs are performed. We look forward to providing you with excellent service!Thank you again,Ross, Randi and Excellent staff!

automotive excellence4600 missouri flat Road | Placerville530-622-2701www.autoxonline.com

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Sincere thanks to all my clients and Style readers who voted for me. As an experienced attorney mediator and Wedding officiant in our local community, I feel blessed that I can assist couples to amicably part from their marriages, and perform ceremonies for couples to joyfully join in matrimony.

Thank you for voting me one of the outstanding attorneys in the current Style Magazine. My office has been providing a blend of legal skills and compassion since 1985.

Remember, when you hear the words "you have the right to remain silent", immediately shut your mouth and seek legal counsel!

stephen a. Tapson attorney at law309 Placerville dr. | Placerville530-626-9371 [email protected]

Mediation & Law Office of Terri a. smith3294 Royal Drive, Suite 204-BCameron Park530-677-5830www.e-smithlaw.com

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We, at Cameron Park Physical Therapy, are very honored to be voted #1 Physical Therapist! Thank you to all our clients and readers for voting for us. We enjoy providing services for our clients and community and will continue to do our best. We offer a wide variety of resources for your health concerns, whether it is physical therapy, sports enhancement, health and wellness, massage therapy, lymphedema, adult stabilization classes, and much more. Do you have specific questions pertaining to physical therapy? Call today for a FREE consultation and discuss your concerns with one of our physical therapist.

Cameron Park Physical Therapy1060 Camerado drive | Cameron Park530-676-7184 | www.cameronparkpt.com

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Voted favorite overall Restaurant and favorite salad! Heyday Café prepares fresh California Cuisine with French and Italian influences. Never pretentious, always fun and fresh. Heyday serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday and pours over 40 wines by the glass. Favorite dishes include artisan salads, panini, thin-crust specialty pizzas, and entrées celebrating family recipes and regional ingredients. Reservations recommended.The owners also invite you to try their new venture, "The Independent Restaurant and Bar" on upper Main Street (IndependentPlacerville.com).

heyday Café325 main street | historic downtown Placerville 530-626-9700 | www.heydaycafe.com

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We truly want to say Thank YOU to all the Style readers for choos-ing PSG as your Readers’ Choice accounting firm for 2012. We are grateful to have such an outstanding team that contributes to our suc-cess in serving our client’s needs. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs, and tailor the appropriate solutions to achieve them. PSG’s partners have previously owned several successful busi-nesses outside of the tax arena. This gives us practical experience which enables us to see things from our clients’ perspective. We like to think of ourselves as business people who happen to be tax experts.

PsG9257 Sierra College Blvd., Ste. B | Roseville916-791-3120www.psgcpas.com

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Massage Envy Spa (next to Nugget Market) in El Dorado Hills, thanks Style readers for voting us one of their favorite places for massage!

With our customized massages and Murad Healthy Skin facials, we can help relieve stress, decrease anxiety, increase energy and improve your skin's texture, tone and appearance. Our professional massage therapists and estheticians will customize your session every visit.

Our convenient late night and weekend hours accommodates your busy schedule. Come in after shopping at Nugget or make it a date night including dinner and a movie right here in Town Center! Start your healthier lifestyle by calling 916-941-6850 or schedule online at www.massageenvy.com/clinics/CA/El-Dorado-Hills.aspx.

massage envy spa - el dorado hills4510 Post St., Ste. 340 | El Dorado Hills916-941-6850 | www.massageenvy.com

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Danny and Laurie Vaqueiro, Owners

Crystal Basin Bistro, a new eatery

in Camino, exudes rustic ambi-

ance that’s airy and laid-back

with whimsical artwork and metal sculp-

tures adorning the walls, including the

only 10-foot ladle in California.

Located next door to Crystal Basin

Cellars, the space was empty until its

transformation by the winery owners

a few months ago. Now it’s filled with

coolers of gourmet cheeses and lunch-

meats, shelves of crackers and picnic

items, and tables of unusual oils and

sauces. A wine bar is tucked under a

colorful canopy, and guests are welcome

to taste the special wines bottled for the

restaurant. A nice selection of ciders and

beers are available, too.

The bona-fide Bistro menu stars are

the “shareable plates” created by Chef

Lisa Scott. All plates are $6 and feature

unique flavor combinations. There are

about a dozen to choose from, plus a

soup and salad of the day. The Washing-

ton DC plate was a great place to start

– mushroom caps stuffed with bread-

crumbs and sausage, topped lightly with

cheese and served in a crème sauce. We

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Although The Turlock – a grilled

chicken breast slathered with pesto in

a wrap – looked delicious, we opted for

The P’ville, a hearty plate of roasted beef

brisket served on Texas toast and topped

with Gorgonzola crumbles. Rounding

out the dish is a scoop of cheesy roasted

red pepper orzo.

Of all the plates we shared, The Hong

Kong was our favorite. Two giant ginger-

wasabi shrimp were served on a bed of

Asian slaw and fried wontons. Refresh-

ingly sweet and slightly spicy, each bite

was crunchy and flavorful.

For dessert we savored grilled

peaches with a dollop of vanilla ice

cream, dusted with cinnamon and

crowned with fresh basil. Knowing what

I know now, next time it may be hard for

me to share! •

Crystal Basin Bistro, 3590 Carson

Road, Suite B, Camino, 530-303-3749,

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Crystal BasinBistro It’s Good to Share

by Janet Scherr

Refreshingly sweet and slightly spicy, each bite was crunchy and flavorful.

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

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

Buttercup Pantry222 Main StreetPlacerville | 530-621-1320

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joanie’s Café and Grill 4064 Mother Lode Shingle Springs | 530-672-1904

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sweetie Pies ** 577 Main StreetPlacerville | 530-642-0128Join us to feast on specialty scrambles, omelettes, pancakes and Belgian waffles hot off the griddle for breakfast. For lunch enjoy our best-seller chile rel-leno casserole, sandwiches and paninis galore, and delightful salads made with the freshest vegetables and fruits to pair with our hearty homemade soups. Don’t forget to leave room for our wonderful homemade desserts!

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

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

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

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

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

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

• ITALIANPapa Gianni’s Ristorante ** 3450 Palmer DriveCameron Park | 530-672-2333

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

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

• MEXICANCascada Restaurant384 Main StreetPlacerville | 530-344-7757

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

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

Tijuana Taqueria1762 BroadwayPlacerville | 530-622-9517

• SEAFOODPowell’s Steamer Co. & Pub 425 Main Street Placerville | 530-626-1091

• THAITaste of Thai1160 Broadway Placerville | 530-621-9559

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

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

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

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2011 MASON SAUVIGNON BLANCRandy Mason has been producing wine for more than 30 years (the first

Mason wine was produced in 1993) and is known in the industry as a pio-

neer for producing some of the best California Sauvignon Blancs on the

market. It was Mason’s vision to produce a high-quality wine and make it

available at a fair market price. The fruit for this year’s Sauvignon Blanc

came solely from a vineyard called Blockhouse – located in Yountville –

which in itself is special and unusual, since typically grapes for Sauvignon

Blancs at this price point (approximately $16 bottle) come from various

sources. The vineyard is located at the heart of the valley’s floor, which

enjoys cool evenings and warm days, making for excellent grapes.

2011 Mason Sauvignon Blanc embodies a very elegant style with

amazing flavors of grapefruit, melon and fresh-cut grass. Fermented in

100-percent stainless steel tanks, it has a very distinctive nose, and over-

all is a true Napa-style Sauvignon Blanc that’s heralded for its varietal

trueness and perfect balance. I like to enjoy this wine with an appetizer

before dinner; it even goes well with hummus! •— Richard Righton

Owner, Bidwell Street Bistro in Folsom

GRILLed MARINAted ChICkeN

BROChetteS

Morocco: A Culinary Journey

with Recipes from the Spice-

Scented Markets of Marrakech to

the Date-Filled Oasis of Zagora

by Jeff Koehler

(Chronicle Books, 2012, $29.95)

Like Grilled Spicy Kefta Brochettes, these

are a favorite throughout Morocco, re-

ferred to as snacks in street stalls and in

simple cafes. They’re inexpensive, fla-

vorful and quick to prepare. The chicken

takes on a lovely golden hue from the

cumin and sweet paprika. Calculate

about four brochettes per person as part

of a meal, accompanied by a few salads

and plenty of bread.

2 heaping tbsp. finely chopped fresh •

cilantro

2 tsp. ground cumin•

1 tsp. sweet paprika•

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)•

Salt and freshly ground black pepper•

6 tbsp. olive oil•

4 boneless chicken breasts (about 2 •

lb.) cut into 3/4-to 1-inch cubes

In a large mixing bowl, add the cilan-

tro, cumin, paprika and cayenne pep-

per. Generously season with salt and

pepper. Moisten with the oil and blend

well. Add the chicken and turn to coat.

Cover, refrigerate and marinate for

1 hour, turning occasionally.

Prepare skewers with 6-8

cubes of chicken on each. The

pieces should be just touch-

ing, not squashed tightly to-

gether.

If using a grill pan, skillet

or griddle, heat over medium-

high heat. If using a barbecue,

prepare a fire and heat until

the coals are glowing. If using a

broiler, preheat the broiler.

Cook the brochettes, nudg-

ing them from time to time with

the help of a spatula in order

to cook evenly on all sides, un-

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and firm to touch, 4-5 minutes.

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Papa Gianni’s Ristorante3450 Palmer Dr. Ste. 1 Cameron ParkInside Bel Air Shopping Center530-672-2333 • papagiannis.netReservations Recommended

AppetizersCalamari Fritta 10.95 (small), 13.95 (large)Deep fried calamari, served with a spicy marinara dipping sauce

Bruschetta 6.95Tomatoes, onions, garlic and basil dressed with olive oil, served with toasted bread

Sausage & Peppers 8.95Sliced sausage links, bell peppers and potatoes, sautéed in olive oil

Lunch SandwichesMeatball 6.50, 6.95 with cheeseOur homemade meatballs, topped with meatsauce

Chicken Parmigiana 7.50Chicken breast, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella

Italian Submarine 7.50Toscano salami, pepperoni, coppacola, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, mustard, mayonnaise and vinaigrette

entréesGnocchi alla Vodka 14.95Vodka, cream and chilis blended in a marinara sauce, served over semolina wheat pasta

Ravioli 13.95Our homemade meat filled ravioli, served in a meatsauce

Frutta di Mare 18.95Mussels, shrimp and scallops, served in a light cream sauce over linguini

Pollo Francesco 16.95Chicken breast, artichoke hearts and mushrooms, served in a cream sauce

Vitello Saltimbocca 20.95Veal cutlets, sautéed in white wine then layered with proscuitto, provolone and mushrooms

dessertstiramisu 6.50Lady finger cookies dipped in espresso and layered with a marscapone whipped cream

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

We are a friendly, community-oriented pet supply store. Now living in the Foothills, we

established our original family-owned pet supply business more than 26 years ago. We

recently found our one-of-a-kind “dream store,” which is on Green Valley Road, across from

the Purple Place. We stock a variety of high-quality premium pet foods, treats, toys, crates,

pens, collars, leashes, and now wild bird and patio décor specialties. We have never, nor will

we ever, sell animals. We are proud supporters of local pet rescue organizations. After two

start-up stints inside the corporate world, Dina and I knew that following our own hearts

made the best business sense for us. Selecting the pet supply business was just a natural

extension of who we were (and are): total pet lovers! After beginning small (via spe-

cialty dog and cat shows), we decided to take the scary brick and mortar plunge in

1987. Looking back, our timing wasn’t stellar as Dina was expecting our first child

and money was more than just a little stretched. Though we had many slow and

difficult days from the start, we felt fortunate for the wonderful number of affirm-

ing customers who stood by us. These customers and their pets are the driving

force behind our business success; they are also an integral inspiration for our Fol-

som/El Dorado Hills location.

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

Togs for Dogs and Cats Too is perhaps the proudest of its extensive history of

community outreach. In addition to supporting numerous organizations – includ-

ing rescues, SPCA, public/private school, daycares, the arts and many more – we’re

especially blessed that we could step up to raise funds for a local infant born without

functioning kidneys. I will never forget what we, the boy’s family, our customers, and the

community at-large felt when almost one year later the boy was taken off dialysis and re-

ceived a life-saving kidney donation.

And finally, customer service is…?

Everything!

Togs for DogsAnD CATs Too!

330 Green Valley Road

El Dorado Hills

916-939-3884

togsfordogsandcatstoo.com

Dina and Eddie Alexander

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

Face in a Book exists for two reasons: for the love of books and for the love of

the community. We are a general bookstore with all new books; in addition, we

carry unique gift items, from travel accessories to journals and greeting cards.

I’d always wanted to own a small business in our community, where I would have

the opportunity to interact with people and offer them something special. While

lamenting over the closing of Borders with a friend last summer, I recall telling

her that bookstores were closing because people were spending too much time

on Facebook and that they should get their “face…IN a book!” The name…and

the idea stuck!

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

We are involved with the community in two ways. First, we carry items in the

store from local authors – including Cindy Sample, Amber Garza, Lori Mortensen

and others – and businesses. We also offer coffee and tea from local roasters

El Dorado Coffee and Tea. Secondly, we are partnering with local community

groups Hands for Hope and Run for Courage to carry their hats and T-shirts. Customers

are the heartbeat of our store! We will do whatever we can to find just the right book for

people. If we don’t carry something, we have the ability to order nearly 9 million titles,

and there is no charge for shipping items to the store.

What’s your favorite childhood memory?

Other kids had a favorite toy…I had books! A favorite memory is reading Nancy Drew

books while lying on my stomach in my father’s Ford pickup truck when it was winter.

Outside it was freezing, but with the windows rolled up and the sunlight pouring in I

was 100-percent cozy. You can never go wrong with a comfy seat and good book!

fACE in A Book4359 Town Center Boulevard

Suite 113

El Dorado Hills

916-941-9401

getyourfaceinabook.com

Tina ferguson

1234 G BroadwayPlacerville

530.644.1172

Mon-Fri 10-6Sat 10-5

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outtakes


ExpEdition Man EndurancE FEstival Zephyr Cove Resort to Legends at Sparks Marina, August 25Photos courtesy of Jeramie Lu Photography.

14th annual ragtiME FEstivalSutter Creek, August 10-12Photos courtesy of Lisa Klosowski.

14th annual racE For thE artsWilliam Land Park, Sacramento, August 25Photos courtesy of Sally Rice.

s.p.E.a.r. WinE & olivE oil tasting EvEntHoliday Inn Express, El Dorado Hills, August 11Photos courtesy of Robert Hall.

The Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra Petting Zoo

Competitors prepare to take the plunge at Zephyr Cove

The event’s 112-mile bike ride pushes athletes to the limit

The girls from Salon Lux

Spectators pose at Legends at Sparks Marina

A sea of 1,500 runners take off from the starting line

Ragtime followers take in the festivities

Guests survey the festival’s program of events

Costumed guests take to the streets

Attendee dressed to impress

Stages - Folsom Dance Arts leaps across the finish line

Guests survey items in the silent auction

Snacks are served to complement the wines

Vintners from Lava Cap and Di Vitorio Wineries swap bottles of their vintages

Guests sample olive oil and vinegars from We Olive of El Dorado Hills

Pleasant Valley Middle School Counselor Melissa Carrol and S.P.E.A.R. Founder Vivian Figuera

Marshall MEdical cEntEr’s south Wing grand opEning — thE nEW south Wing housEs a brand nEW birth cEntEr and statE-oF-thE-art EMErgEncy cEntEr

Placerville, September 15Photos by Aaron Roseli. See more photos from this event online at stylemg.com.


Shannon Truesdell, COO of MMC; Marshall Mouse; Kathy Krejci, R.N., CNE; and Gael Barsotti, Chairman of MMC Board

Expectant parents, Kristy and Bryan Newmeyer, show off the relative size of their soon-to-arrive baby

Nurses and doctors check vitals on cuddly patients at the Teddy Bear Clinic

Alexis Lieser, M.D. checks out “Teddy”

New DeVinci Robotic Surgery Demo

Choosing just one of the 150 dollies handmade by Marshall staff is so hard!

Chairman of the MMC Board, Gael Barsotti, with Marshall Mouse

Teddy Bear Clinic check-in, (clockwise) Ellen, Lacey K, Theresa and Lacey D.

OHS Dance Squad Members: Taylor, Victoria and Morgan

EDC first responders, Scott Ramsey, Dave Abernethy & Mark Kindelt tour the new ER facility

Fireman Michael Andrews on hand to answer questions and show off the EDC fire engine

Jennifer Fiterre with Marshall Mouse

Rene Orona, M.D., Marina Bowlin and Randy King, M.A.

OHS Dance Squad show their stuff

If you know of any events happening in the El Dorado County Foothills area or have photos you would like to share with us, please submit them to [email protected]. And, to see more Outtakes photos, visit our Web site: stylemg.com.

And pounding of paws,

Jangled the stars hung in the night.

Then suddenly they grew quite quiet

And held still, not twitching a tail.

A loud knock on their door –

Then three knocks once more.

Was it a monster hunter, hot on their

trail?

No, it was something considerably less

scary.

To them, anyway – but not you or me.

Because every grown monster

Once was a youngster,

And these two were still little, you see.

The ruckus they made was disturbing

Their parents one floor below;

With the thuds and the laughing,

And the booms and the cackling,

It was ruining Dad’s favorite TV show.

Two monsters one night were talk-

ing

About the scariest way to scare,

How to fright and strike fear

In anyone near,

And cause people to leap from their

chairs.

“I like to start with a sneer,” said one.

Said the other, “I like to start with a

scowl.”

“I whip out my claws.”

“I snap with my jaws.”

And they agreed one always should

growl.

One monster stood up on his hind legs,

To show how he towered overhead.

Broad-shouldered and tall,

Green scales and all,

He was good at bringing the dread.

The other lurched forward on all fours,

And swatted the air with his tail.

Then he reared back and bellowed,

And spit something yellow,

That smelled putrid and rancid and stale.

The first beast then flicked out his long

tongue;

Like a towel it snapped through the

room.

Disgusting and slimy,

And a little bit grimy,

It left the walls all covered in goo.

The second narrowed his one eye,

Which sat like a jewel on his forehead.

Then focusing in,

That horrible lens

Shot lightning that blew up a bed.

While the smoke cleared away they cack-

led,

And rolled on the floor with delight.

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by Tom Mailey

“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. 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 tell you something about me… At the time, I’m about to become a brand new father. For nine months my wife and I are excited and a bit nervous to meet our unborn daughter. Then it happens, my wife is having complications so the doctor induces her one month early. The labor is exhausting and the cord is wrapped around my daughter’s neck. With no time to spare, the doctor delivers our baby by way of forceps. Our newborn is lifeless when we first meet her, and my wife is physically, mentally, and emotionally spent. After a week in the intensive care unit my daughter, Aislyn, is well enough to go home. Sadly, my wife is not doing well. She has limited use of both of her legs and is checked out of the hospital with a walker. Our lives become a challenge as she cannot carry our baby from room to room, and I am away most of the day. The doctor’s at the hospital are perplexed so they refer us to a neurologist. We left with a grim prognosis that she

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.

On the way home from our visit my wife states that she felt tingling in her legs! Oh, did I mention that this doctor is a chiropractor? Within a few short months, she has full use of both legs. I’m so impressed with the results, and the other ‘miracles’ that are shared with us at his office, that I eventually went to chiropractic school myself. And that’s how it happened! Back to what my wife (at first) didn’t want me to write. It’s that chiropractic is one of the biggest “secrets” in health care. Few people (relatively, only 10% have been to a chiropractor) know about it. And many of the rest could be helped if they only knew the true story. My wife could have been confined to a walker or possibly a wheelchair had we not been encouraged to seek chiropractic care. So, I often feel like shouting it from the mountaintop! Is that “professional?” Well, maybe it is, or maybe not. But, I’ve decided people should know.

Many of my patients travel well over an hour each way to see me for various problems like:

Headaches Migraines Chronic pain Neck pain Shoulder/arm pain Whiplash from car

accidents Backaches Numbness in limbs Athletic injuries Just to name a few… Here’s what some of my patients had to say: After my first adjustment, it was like the floodgates were open. . I have been twisted up for over 20 years and for the first time I am moving in the right direction. -Sam W

Dr. Hassey’s technique proves I didn’t have to be in pain for the rest of my life. I was able to get back to the active life I enjoy. -Toni S. As amazing as this may sound, I have been symptom free since my first visit! -Greg G. After many years of major shoulder pain, I saw Dr. Hassey and after a few corrections the constant pain was gone. -Tod J I have more stamina, am less stressed and I have increased energy. - Tantra M. Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. The truth is that I’ve never healed anyone of 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

differently to care, but we get terrific results. It’s that simple! Exciting Offer-Look, I know you’re smart. You want to get to the cause of your problem, and not just cover it up with drugs. When you are one of the first 20 people to call and schedule a new patient exam (by September 28, 2012) you’ll receive that entire exam for $37. That includes x-rays, a computerized postural analysis and a detailed report of findings. The whole ball of wax, and, there are no hidden fees. But, call right away because we expect to be flooded with calls as this exam normally costs $275. Again, there’s only 20 of these slots, so don’t miss out and call today (by law, this offer excludes Medicare/Medicaid recipients.) Great care at a great fee…Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications…I’m a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes that you may know. I just have that low exam fee to help more people who need care. My assistant is Katie and she is a really great person. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an exceptional fee. Our office is called NUCALI SPINAL CARE and it’s at 1200 Suncast Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. Our phone number is 916-626-4300. Call Katie today for an appointment. We can help you. Thank you and God bless.

-Matthew Hassey, D.C. P.S. When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the second family member this same examination for only $10.

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

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So their momma came stomping up-

stairs.

It was she who rapped with such clout:

“KNOCK IT OFF!” she bellowed.

And to make them more mellow,

She threatened them with a time-out.

Well, that was enough for our two little

beasts,

Who sat smiling at the damage they’d

caused:

Goo on the door,

A shattered bed on the floor,

Pillows destroyed by their claws.

And they both knew they needed a

broom

Or maybe two; there was so much to

sweep.

But such destruction is tiring

To a small monster’s wiring,

So instead...

They fell fast asleep. •

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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. 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 tell you something about me… At the time, I’m about to become a brand new father. For nine months my wife and I are excited and a bit nervous to meet our unborn daughter. Then it happens, my wife is having complications so the doctor induces her one month early. The labor is exhausting and the cord is wrapped around my daughter’s neck. With no time to spare, the doctor delivers our baby by way of forceps. Our newborn is lifeless when we first meet her, and my wife is physically, mentally, and emotionally spent. After a week in the intensive care unit my daughter, Aislyn, is well enough to go home. Sadly, my wife is not doing well. She has limited use of both of her legs and is checked out of the hospital with a walker. Our lives become a challenge as she cannot carry our baby from room to room, and I am away most of the day. The doctor’s at the hospital are perplexed so they refer us to a neurologist. We left with a grim prognosis that she

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.

On the way home from our visit my wife states that she felt tingling in her legs! Oh, did I mention that this doctor is a chiropractor? Within a few short months, she has full use of both legs. I’m so impressed with the results, and the other ‘miracles’ that are shared with us at his office, that I eventually went to chiropractic school myself. And that’s how it happened! Back to what my wife (at first) didn’t want me to write. It’s that chiropractic is one of the biggest “secrets” in health care. Few people (relatively, only 10% have been to a chiropractor) know about it. And many of the rest could be helped if they only knew the true story. My wife could have been confined to a walker or possibly a wheelchair had we not been encouraged to seek chiropractic care. So, I often feel like shouting it from the mountaintop! Is that “professional?” Well, maybe it is, or maybe not. But, I’ve decided people should know.

Many of my patients travel well over an hour each way to see me for various problems like:

Headaches Migraines Chronic pain Neck pain Shoulder/arm pain Whiplash from car

accidents Backaches Numbness in limbs Athletic injuries Just to name a few… Here’s what some of my patients had to say: After my first adjustment, it was like the floodgates were open. . I have been twisted up for over 20 years and for the first time I am moving in the right direction. -Sam W

Dr. Hassey’s technique proves I didn’t have to be in pain for the rest of my life. I was able to get back to the active life I enjoy. -Toni S. As amazing as this may sound, I have been symptom free since my first visit! -Greg G. After many years of major shoulder pain, I saw Dr. Hassey and after a few corrections the constant pain was gone. -Tod J I have more stamina, am less stressed and I have increased energy. - Tantra M. Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. The truth is that I’ve never healed anyone of 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

differently to care, but we get terrific results. It’s that simple! Exciting Offer-Look, I know you’re smart. You want to get to the cause of your problem, and not just cover it up with drugs. When you are one of the first 20 people to call and schedule a new patient exam (by September 28, 2012) you’ll receive that entire exam for $37. That includes x-rays, a computerized postural analysis and a detailed report of findings. The whole ball of wax, and, there are no hidden fees. But, call right away because we expect to be flooded with calls as this exam normally costs $275. Again, there’s only 20 of these slots, so don’t miss out and call today (by law, this offer excludes Medicare/Medicaid recipients.) Great care at a great fee…Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications…I’m a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes that you may know. I just have that low exam fee to help more people who need care. My assistant is Katie and she is a really great person. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an exceptional fee. Our office is called NUCALI SPINAL CARE and it’s at 1200 Suncast Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. Our phone number is 916-626-4300. Call Katie today for an appointment. We can help you. Thank you and God bless.

-Matthew Hassey, D.C. P.S. When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the second family member this same examination for only $10.

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

O c t o b e r 3 1 , 2 0 1 2

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