El Dorado County Foothills - April 2011

April 2011

Features

The Great Outdoors

President Theodore Roosevelt, the champion and mastermind of our National Park System once said, “Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.” Our 26th...

by LeeAnn Dickson
Photo courtesy of the Folsom Tourism Bureau.

Departments

Archive » Dine
	Sequoia When seeking an intimate, romantic dining experience, there is no question that the charming décor and dreamy dim lighting of Sequoia provides this. by Sarah Louise Brown
Archive » Home Design
	Garden State The basic tools needed to start are a shovel, hoe, pick, gloves and sunscreen! Simkins urges new gardeners to not go it alone. “You can ask for advice at any time. Visit a nursery with... by Eileen Wilson
Archive » Health & Wellness
	Spring Tune-Up Check out – then check off – these ways to get your engine running smoothly this spring! by Janet Scherr
Archive » Our Kids
	A Child's Cry Detecting and Preventing Child Abuse by Melissa Camilleri Magliola
Archive » Tom's Take
	Youth Coaches They’re the first to the field, the last to leave and while out there, they’re not just a coach, but also a teacher, counselor, drill sergeant, groundskeeper, mentor, friend, judge,... by Tom Mailey
Archive » Escape
	Sydney ...when vacationing in a city like Sydney there’s no time to waste. A stay at the centrally located, five-star Observatory Hotel didn’t leave me awake counting sheep or kangaroos! Reminiscent... by Megan Wiskus
Archive » Family
	Just Breathe How do I prevent being maxed out, stressed out, freaked out and bummed out? Living without worry and anxiety is hard work. Living with worry and anxiety is even harder. If you insist on letting... by Tim Blackmon
Archive » FYI
	The 10 Spot - State Park Trivia Monthly Style Trivia Questions and Answers by Shelby Miller
Archive » Shelf Life
	Then & Now Album, Book & Film reviews
Archive » Taste
	Dinner Date MAHI-MAHI SKEWERS WITH SEAFOOD BUTTER from Fire it Up by Andrew Schloss and David Joachim; Photographs by Alison Miksch “LES POUCHES” SAUMUR 2009 Wine review by Rick Mindermann
Archive » WordPlay
	Get Out If you're a crossword lover, then you'll love our WordPlay! by Gail Beckman

Archive » The Arts
	Scot Benton “I always use light modifiers on a photo shoot. Even natural light needs to be modified or controlled to get a professional grade photo.” by Kimberly Horg-Webb
Archive » Cause & Effect
	Foster Family Service Designed to provide foster and adoptive parents for children who have been removed from their biological family due to abuse or neglect, Foster Family Service places children (from small babies up... by Kimberly Horg-Webb
Archive » Introducing
	Ultimate Designs I do what I call “interior architectural detail and design” for both commercial and residential projects.
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Archive » Get To Know
	Kris and Drew Van Winkle El Dorado County retired teachers, Kris (a former special education teacher) and Drew (a former history teacher) Van Winkle, have found a rewarding way to continue their love of educating beyond... by Janice Rosenthal-Rock
Archive » In History
	Healthy Prospects Until 1855, El Dorado County residents paid a heavy tax for the support of the indigent who had to be taken to Marine Hospital in San Francisco. by Lisa M. Butler
	Cameron Park Roots The Camerons bought over 5,000 acres of land, encompassing seven large ranches, including the Meter and Hollister Ranches. Instead of raising cattle on this land, Larry Cameron envisioned a... by Lisa M. Butler
Archive » FYI
	Ask the Experts Real Questions, Expert Guidance