tag:www.stylemg.com,2005:/categories/in-print?page=883In-Print | Style Magazine Page 883Community, Dining, Home Design, Shopping, Local Events2019-05-21T16:17:05-07:00urn:uuid:cdb5fbe4-0a6e-434f-b910-58fbb8c79f832014-04-18T17:24:16-07:002019-05-21T16:17:05-07:00La Provence2009-01-31 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminWhen asked if he had ever cooked for a celebrity, Chef Shane McMahon said everybody who comes into La Provence is a celebrity. “A big TV star or politician should get the same treatment as someone coming in for an anniversary, or just out on Friday night for fun. The food shouldn’t be any different.”McMahon is the youngest of seven children. At 16 years-old he began his professional culinary career. He enjoys the teamwork and camaraderie in the kitchen, and the fast pace of it all. “There [is] always something to do,” he says. McMahon got much inspiration early on from his colleagues, whom took great pride in their jobs and were very good at them too. McMahon cooked for seven years, went into the Marine Corps and then to culinary school. He worked on the American Orient Express, a private luxury train, for 12 months. He likens it to a cruise ship on rails.La Provence and Chef McMahon offer wine dinners every month (except December); they invite a winemaker and create a menu around their wines. Everything is from scratch – all stocks, soups and butchery are constructed from the ground up. McMahon’s menu at La Provence follows closely their concept of being as Provencal French as possible, with a fresh California influence.For more about
Shane McMahon, including his recipe for Roasted Beet Salad with Candied Walnuts and Champagne Vinaigrette, be sure to pick up this month's
copy of Style-Roseville Granite Bay Rocklin edition. Click on the "Get Your Copy" link on the bottom of this page
for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue,
please email info@sierrastyle.com, or call 916-988-9888.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:025c14ac-bc51-4591-a0af-d221a79b83512014-04-18T17:51:29-07:002019-05-21T16:17:14-07:00Snapshots from Area Happenings2009-01-31 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminThe Roseville Rotary Club, Host Lions Club and Boy Scout Troop 1 at Roseville High SchoolDecember 20For more local Outtakes, be sure to pick up this month's copy of Style-Roseville Granite Bay Rocklin edition. Click on the "Get Your Copy" link on the bottom of this page for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue,
please email info@sierrastyle.com, or call 916-988-9888.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e9581436-cf09-4b38-80cb-30090652d9252014-04-18T17:51:46-07:002019-05-21T16:17:15-07:00Additional Events and Local Happenings2009-01-31 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminKathryn Franklin from Roseville, CA is a finalist in the national Sally Hansen and Glamour magazine "Best of You" competition. It focuses on recognizing volunteer work and Franklin was nominated for her volunteer work with Project Birthday. Franklin is proud to be the only finalist west of the Mississippi! She attended Eich Junior High School and Oakmont High School. As a Girl Scout Franklin learned the value of volunteering. She continued my education at Scripps College in Claremont, CA and recently graduated from McGeorge School of Law. http://www.glamalert.com/sally/ Above is the link for voting. It takes just a minute and you'll see her photo there (Kathryn Franklin, Roseville, CA). Please vote for her! The winner wins a trip to New York, receives a makeover, is honored at a luncheon, and receives a $1000 donation to the charity of her choice! It is one vote per email address, so you can vote with however many email addresses you have. The final date to vote is Feb. 23rd 2009. With each vote cast, Glamour will donate $1 to a charity. Franklin would love to see the support and votes from her community. Franklin says "It is an honor to represent Roseville and Placer County."<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f5a2a6e4-ab34-4326-b138-dfbb8927d4722014-04-18T17:58:05-07:002019-05-21T16:31:01-07:00Red Hot2009-01-31 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminAriat Pro Baby Red Boots, $120 at Lees’ Feed & Western Store, 4110 Mother Lode Drive, Shingle Springs. 530-677-4891, leesfeed.net.Oberon Journal, $56-$71 at Lighthouse, 451 Main Street, Suite 1, Placerville. 530-626-5515.For more Swag, be sure to pick up this month's copy of FoothillStyle. Click on the "Get Your Copy" link on the bottom of this page
for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue,
please email info@sierrastyle.com, or call 916-988-9888.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:03f643f2-13f2-4da0-8515-f3e76f3cf5ad2014-04-18T18:02:03-07:002019-05-21T16:31:02-07:00Time of the Month2009-01-31 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminWomen have more options, and there are fewer hysterectomies these days
as a result of the many alternatives available to them,” according to
Dr. Denise L. Sweeney, M.D., F.A.C.O.G, who practices at Associates in
Women’s Health Care in Roseville. “Women are fortunate [to have] these
new treatments, that free them up, with very little down time,” says
Dr. Sweeney. An estimated 20 million American women have had a
hysterectomy. One-third of American women experience some type of
pelvic health disorder by the time they are 60, and many have a
hysterectomy, which is removing their uterus to relieve troubling
symptoms. Women with painful periods, excessive bleeding, fibroids,
endometriosis or other pelvic health problems will find comfort in
learning that there are new alternatives to consider. Treating Uterine Fibroids Uterine
fibroids are tumors that are usually benign and are found on the smooth
muscles of the uterus and can cause pelvic pain, infertility and heavy
menstrual bleeding. Their cause is complex, but uterine fibroids are a
major reason why women have hysterectomies. If fibroids are causing no
symptoms, it’s common to monitor the status with your doctor and wait
to have surgery unless problems develop. There are less invasive
options for treating fibroids: A Myomectomy is the surgical
removal of the fibroids alone. A Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE),
also known as Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), is a fairly simple,
noninvasive procedure in which small particles are injected into the
uterine arteries feeding the fibroids, cutting off their blood supply.
It’s been used for years to help stop hemorrhage after childbirth or
surgery, however, there is a risk of early menopause if those particles
travel to the ovarian blood supply. With this treatment, symptoms are
reported to improve in 85 percent of patients. A hysteroscopy is a
minor surgical procedure with minimal recuperation time. It is the
insertion of a thin telescope like instrument, called a hysteroscope,
and can be used if the fibroid is primarily within the cavity of the
uterus. Medical management is a way to initially treat painful symptoms
with non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory agents. If that is not effective,
another option is a class of drugs that blocks the ovaries’ production
of estrogen and other hormones. Treating Menorrhagia Severe
vaginal bleeding is known as menorrhagia. The bleeding may come from
uterine fibroids, but in many cases the cause remains unknown. Doctors
have a medical threshold for menorrhagia, but they also define it by
how much it affects your daily life by causing pain, mood swings, and
disruptions in your work and sexual activity. The treatment options are
medical management, using either oral contraceptives or an intrauterine
device (IUD) releasing a hormone called levonorgestrel. Endometrial
ablation is an option if you don’t plan to have more children. “This is
an excellent option, can be done in the office and 80 percent of women
will never have another period,” Dr. Sweeney adds. It is
possible that whatever your condition is, a hysterectomy may be the
most effective treatment. But, with the many new alternatives
available, it is important to discuss all of your options with your
doctor. Abnormal bleeding can be the first sign of uterine cancer and
therefore should not be ignored. The positive news is that most
hysterectomies can now be done with minimally invasive techniques and
only an overnight hospitalization, if the alternatives are not an
option.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ed1a30c7-3b39-4209-8bff-9ca63f6506022014-04-18T18:31:27-07:002019-05-21T16:31:16-07:00Local Area Tidbits2009-01-31 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminFebruary is the month of love. And, if you are looking to spread a little love this Valentine’s Day – volunteer to be a foster parent for an animal in need with El Dorado County Animal Services. If you would like to become a foster parent or receive more information, visit co.el-dorado.ca.us/AnimalServices and click on “foster care”...Join the American River Conservancy’s Blood Drive on February 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Coloma. Get a free pizza coupon and donate to a good cause. For more information call 530-621-1224 or contact julie@arconservancy.org...On February 25, meet the newly elected El Dorado County Supervisors at the El Dorado Hills Library. District 2 Supervisor Ray Nutting and District 1 Supervisor John Knight will be speaking at the Chamber Community Connections. If you would like to attend, please RSVP at 916-933-1335...Join the El Dorado Nursery on February 15 for their free pruning clinic on roses and Japanese maples. At 10 a.m. learn how to care for your roses with this “hands-on” class. At noon, learn how to feed, shape, and care for your maples from their very own “Maple Expert” Chris Aycock. For more information, visit eldoradonursery.com or call 530-676-6555...El Dorado County will be getting some help from the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, who will be providing more than $190 million to the County to use at its discretion over the next 20 years. The Band has annually committed contributions of $500,000 to law enforcement and will provide $104 million to the County to extend the HOV carpool lanes on Highway 50...Are you a wine lover and Amazing Race fan? If so, join the Fair Play Winery Association for their “Fair Play Amazing Race” held on March 1 at participating wineries, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. This is an innovative new concept in experimental wine tasting, in which racers follow cryptic clues that lead them to various wineries. The race is open to teams of any size. For more information, visit fairplaywine.com/events/race.html...Red Hawk Casino hosted their Grand Opening Gala on January 22 with a red carpet entrance, a $100,000 Celebrity Blackjack Tournament, and a special musical performance by The Bacon Brothers. For more information, visit redhawkcasino.com...Mark your calendars for the 2009 El Dorado Business Showcase, presented by the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, on March 13, from 5-8 p.m., and March 14 from 10-3 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds...The Lake Tahoe Community College is holding its Fourth Annual Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival on February 28 from 6-9 p.m. For more information, contact Kay Odgen at 530-542-4546 ext.304 or e-mail, kay@sierranevadaalliance.org...Speaking of movies, don’t forget to tune in and see which movies will be crowned the cream of the crop at the 81st Annual Academy Awards on February 22, hosted by Hugh Jackman...And, be sure to check back next month for our annual Food and Drink feature issue; in the mean time if you have your own recipes that you’d like to share with us and the community, please e-mail them to info@sierrastyle.com for inclusion in an upcoming issue! <hr>Send your news to: info@sierrastyle.com. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:973a42e4-84c5-4e90-b912-494a07ad09882014-04-18T18:58:53-07:002019-05-21T15:58:44-07:00The Vine2009-01-31 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminNOMAD 2005 Chilean Red Wine• NOMAD is a fascinating blend of red wines made with four varieties coming from three vineyards in two areas. Young California winemaker, Jessica Tomei, produced this wine after completing the Davis Viticulture and Enology program. She worked her first harvest in California in 2000; then at Antinori in Italy in 2001; Mondavi 2002; and from 2003 to 2006 worked in Chile, managing 100 hectares of vineyard. 2004 was the first vintage of NOMAD, made by winemakers living without a home in Chile. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenere, and Merlot, from Chile’s Rapel and Isla de Maipo, from vineyards in Cachapoal, Requinua and Alto Cachapoal. NOMAD is a deep colored wine with a distinctive Carmenere scent, medium to full body, and juicy acidity with ripe flavor, all textured by nicely tamed tannins. This is wine for drinking, but it will also do well with bottle age.— Rick MindermannRick is a 30-year veteran grocer with Corti Brothers in Sacramento, personal assistant to Darrell Corti,and “The Good Taste Guy” for oodleboxtv.com.For more wine reviews from Local Connoisseurs, be sure to pick up this month's copy of Style-Folsom El Dorado Hills edition. Click on the "Get Your Copy" link on the bottom of this page for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue,
please email info@sierrastyle.com, or call 916-988-9888.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:90f8a362-3372-4cc2-9e7e-04c2165de9cd2014-04-18T19:12:55-07:002019-05-21T16:31:32-07:00Linda Erfle2009-01-31 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminThere are some who might think that artists must possess prodigious talent and cannot be “taught” to create great art. Linda Erfle, however, might disagree. Erfle, a local artist from Placerville, is living proof that practicing art only improves an artist’s craft. At a young age, she found herself interested in art and was eager to pursue the subject in great depth. “I basically just started out drawing, but I wanted to learn about painting. So I started oil painting on my own and just kept doing it. I am pretty much self-taught with the exception of a few high school and college classes,” Erfle says. Through reading, observing other art, and painting one piece after another, Erfle became a prolific painter. While she regularly utilizes different mediums, a majority of her work is watercolor. “I prefer watercolor because it’s challenging. It’s not just about learning how to use the medium and brushes, but learning how to use the element of water…I finally have learned just how much water to use,” she says.Her subjects include floral layouts, landscapes and close-up objects. Don’t expect to see similar pieces elsewhere – Erfle makes a point to make each painting unique by taking her own photographs. “I always work from my own photos. I learned to take pictures that appeal to me to get me going. Without pictures it would be hard; if it’s something you went out and took, it becomes a part of you and makes it easier and more meaningful to paint when you know your subjects.”Erfle’s work reflects local subjects, but her pieces are appreciated at a national level; she is a member of the National Water Color Society. “It was definitely my proudest moment when I became a Signature Member in the National Watercolor Society in 2006. My painting won an award, too, and I went to the luncheon; it was just great to be surrounded by people who understood the significance of the membership and award, and were just as thrilled to be there,” says Erfle.Her talent is well known in northern California, and you can find it in several galleries. Some of her local show venues include: Flowers on Main Street, Goldsmith Gallery and Gallery 4; galleries in the greater area include the Artery in Davis, Highlight Gallery in Mendocino and the Kit Carson gallery.Erfle attributes a large part of her success to genuine hard work, and she advises others to do the same.“Being self-taught, I think it’s important to get a book, take a class, or go to museums and exhibitions to see what others are doing and how they do it. Spend time making art. You can’t expect to be good right off the bat. It takes time and effort. I think everybody has a creative side and the way to get good is to keep doing it…,” she says.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f52d1d0a-cd14-484c-8f8c-53d9a2502d192014-04-18T19:17:23-07:002019-05-21T16:31:35-07:00Dancing Daddy2009-01-31 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminGiven the state of the economy, I have decided that I need a back-up
career. My regular job seems secure enough, and for that I am truly
thankful. But these days you never know, so it’s good to have a back-up
plan. Mine is: A Dancing Sign Guy. I’m not saying I’m a great
dancer. To the contrary, I dance like Frankenstein stomping on ants
with his shoes on fire. But I don’t think you need to be a good
dancer...just have a little enthusiasm. I mean, how often have you seen
a “dancing” sign person who could better be described as a “standing”
sign person, or a “sitting” sign person, or a
“not-sure-where-they’re-at” sign person? C’mon guys...you’re not making
me want to visit your new apartment complex very badly. Move around a
little. Shake that thang. Uh, the sign, I mean. Mostly...but shaking
other thangs probably wouldn’t hurt, unless doing so causes a slipped
disc. Next, if you can, kick it up a notch. Add a little
something extra, something that draws eyes to your presentation like
wasps to a salmon barbeque. For example, there’s a young lady who
dances sign (I’m not sure if that’s how they put it, but if truck
drivers can say they “drive truck” I think it should be okay) on the
corner of Garfield and Greenback. She can spin the sign on her finger
like a basketball while simultaneously displaying footwork that would
make her a finalist on Dancing with the Stars.
Or, she’ll bend at the waist and whirl like a dervish, with the sign on
her back rotating in the opposite direction. The Kings ought to hire
her for a half-time show.Then there was a guy who used to sign
wrangle for a furniture store on Riverside. He was unbelievably,
another great dancer, who moved like he had certain sensitive parts of
his body hot-wired to a car battery. Last I heard, a new gated
community in the Bay Area hired him. Yeah baby...the Big Time. But,
again, dancing per se isn’t wholly necessary. For a while there was a
guy on the corner of Junction and Foothill, who would simply head
bang...I mean hard-core, neck-snappin’, scalp-flippin’, Angus
Young-apin’ head banging. I don’t know what music he had in his
headphones but I’ll bet it came with a parental advisory sticker. He
would lurch and stomp menacingly towards traffic – think Gene Simmons
straining at his dungeon chains – while shaking his sign as though it
read “ROCK ON PUNY MORTALS” instead of “Mr. Pickles.” He made the idea
of a sandwich seem like a power chord for your belly.Anyway,
that’s the point. Like any job, you need a little zeal, and you need to
know how to use it. So no, I don’t dance well. But give me a sign and
step back, because I’ve given this a lot of thought and if I ever get
this gig, I would take fundamental enthusiasm and the only dance steps
I know – which are stolen from Bruce Springsteen in his “Dancing in the
Dark” video – and combine them with the one irresistible force I can
bring to the table (or busy street corner)...my man-kini. A joke gift
(I hope it was a joke) from my wife for my 40th birthday – it’s never
been out of its box. Really. No, REALLY. But it’s there, on a closet
shelf like a skimpy, tiger-striped fire extinguisher, in case of
emergency. I can hear the drivers now: “Oh my, what is that creepy sign
guy wearing? (Enter gag reflex.) Hey, six months of free cellular
service from Joe’s Mobile Phone Hut?!” I wouldn’t be a “Dancing Sign
Guy.” I’d be a “Dancing Sign Daddy.” You know, on second
thought, let’s just hope that I keep the job I have, and this whole
recession thing is over really, really soon.Catch Tom on the Pat and Tom Morning Show on New Country 105.1.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fcfef9bb-6c89-443b-aa12-daa6230ffc992014-04-18T19:26:40-07:002019-05-21T15:59:13-07:00Powerhouse Ministries2009-01-31 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminCompassionate community outreach defines Powerhouse Ministries, a Folsom-based nonprofit interdenominational corporation founded and formed by its Pastor and Executive Director, Nancy Atchley, to fulfill its mission to serve “families and individuals in crisis with love and mercy to meet their physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.”Atchley began the ministry in response to what she identified as a community necessity at a time when there were no services for individuals in crisis beyond the Twin Lakes Food Bank. “Powerhouse was founded as a safe environment where low-income and at-risk-families could be introduced to the possibility of change, while [accessing] the resources and support necessary to make those changes,” Atchley says. Accordingly, Powerhouse does not ignore societal ills, which would be akin to ignoring its victims, who are so often children. “[Some] children play in back alleyways and have few experiences beyond their apartment building, school, or the visiting room at the prison,” Atchley explains. “Many of these children are at great risk for becoming inmates themselves because of their circumstances. I have witnessed many single mothers who wished to get help with their drug or alcohol addiction and change their circumstances, but [lacked] support.” Without access to resources, many individuals face homelessness, which Atchley calls “largely a hidden problem,” especially here in Folsom, a tight-knit, family-oriented community, where the thought of anyone living on the streets is difficult to fathom. But, according to Atchley, the Folsom Cordova School District estimates that there are 90 children in Folsom who fit the legal definition of homeless (not having a permanent address). Many homeless families do not generally live on the streets, but do live in cars, or travel from house to house staying with friends or other caregivers. “There is a lot of fear on the part of homeless parents that if they are found out, their children might be taken away,” Atchley explains. As such, these parents attempt to keep a low profile and do not ask for assistance. To help eradicate this problem on a local level, Powerhouse Ministries offers a three-tiered approach to outreach. The first arm is its Drop-In Center, which provides food, medical and dental care, rental and utility assistance, and other social services. The second is Neighborhood Outreach groups that provide positive role models, facilitate support groups, offer tutoring to and orchestrate field trips for adults, teens and children. Lastly is Powerhouse Ministries’ Family Transition Center, which provides shelter, meals, an academic learning center, life skills classes and a relapse prevention recovery program.Naturally, the economic downturn has taken its toll on the organization at a time when Drop-In-Center traffic has doubled, with many individuals seeking assistance who previously never have. While need increases, however, donations have significantly lowered. “Our biggest challenge right now is to continue to operate our programs in the midst of a struggling economy,” says Atchley, whose future plans include the construction of a new building with increased capacity for the ministry’s transition center, a comprehensive program for children of transition center residents to address their unique issues, and an expanded after-school program for neighborhood children and teens.For involvement opportunities or how you can help, please visit powerhouseministries.wordpress.com, or call 916-983-0658.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>