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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Model Caleb Spitler is wearing: Stetson Beaumont straw hat $95.95; Wrangler retro shirt $41.95; 20X Wranglers $49; Dan PostWaterproof Work Western Boots $170.95 from Handley’s. Model Julie Spitler is wearting: Charlie One Horse, teal hat $121.95; Blazin Roxx necklace andearrings set $29; Cowgirl Up yellow tank top $19.95; belt and buckle set $49; Rock & Roll jeans $79.95; and Laredo brown and turquoise boots $144.95
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It’s time to cowboy and cowgirl up for the summer and
Handley’s has what you need.
Te western store opened in 1961 and is still standing
strong with men and women’s western wear.
Current owners Grace Rittenhouse and Julie Spitler are
two of five grandchildren of original owners Donella
and Chet Handley. Te two cousins were the only ones
that never left and wanted to take it on long term, Julie
said.
“Our grandfather was in World War II and our grand-
mother was a bookkeeper,” Grace said. “Between the
two of them, they knew the shoe business and Folsom
seemed like a good places to be. So Grandma and
Grandpa opened a mercantile to sort of fit the needs
FOR ALL SHAPES ANDSIZES: HANDLEY’SWESTERN WEAR
BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY MENKA BELGAL
LITTLE COWBOY: Dustin Trzcinski wears: Woody kid’s hat $25; Ely kid’s shirt$19.95; Tony Lama buckle and belt set $27; and Old West black kid’s boots
$36.95.
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of the working man, which sort of goes with the
whole western thing.”
Te way Handley’s evolved as a store was from all
of the customer feedback and the best of the best
products they would hear about for all of the local
needs, Julie said.
Back in the day, Handley’s was a working man’s
store, but they have honed it into a western store,
Grace said. Now, the store is half men and half women, she said.
Not only does the western store sell clothing, but
they also sell boots and hats, and they will fit it
right to your foot and head size.
“Julie is a super talented hat shaper,” Grace said.
“Hat shaping is a big thing in our business.”
Te boots are so fun and cute and super comfort-
able, Julie said.
“We haven’t really changed anything about thestore,” Grace said. “We handwrite here. Grandma
taught us to count back change and we still do
that.”
Everything in the store is a little piece of history,
Julie said.
“Tere are little notes on the walls and signs
around the store that we have never taken down,”
Julie said. “We never want to paint the walls be-
cause we don’t want to change that sort of stuff.”
Te cousins still try to buy as much Ameri-
can-made products, which is a big deal for them,
Julie said. Te type of items Handley’s carriesinclude clothes, hats, belts, boots, ties and jewelry.
“We have things that you would find at a cos-
tume shop except we have the real thing,” Grace
said. “We have a lot of things that you probably
wouldn’t find anywhere else nearby.”
Boots are the store’s more popular item. Tey have
“hard-to-fit sizes.”
“All sizes from tiny to large that would usually
need to be special ordered, we have them,” Julie
Handley’s Western Wear
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said. “We are also a big and tall specialty store. We have a size 60 waist
all the way to a woman’s 00.”
Te store is the cousins little hub, Julie said. If they are going to a con-
cert or out to dinner, they always met at the store first, she said.
Julie’s favorite part about the store is the people, she said.
“I absolutely love the people,” she said. “I love that we know everyone. I
feel like everyone is always happy when they come in. We have amaz-
ing customers.”
Te store closes at 6 p.m., but if a customer is running late or they need
to pick something up a little later, Grace and Julie will stay and wait,
Julie said.
“We will go above and beyond for the people who come in here be-
cause they are definitely worth it,” she said.
“All of our customers have been so loyal,” Julie said. “When things shift
or change, we have known so many people for so long and everyone is
so happy that we continued the business because it was tradition for all
of us. We have been open 55 years and we’re still family owned.” ★
STARS AND STRIPES: Caleb Spitler is wearing: Stetson, Beaumont straw hat $95.95;Scll, Amica ag shit $58.95; Wagl, slimt 936GBK $39, Da Post, Amicaag m’s boots $306.95. Jli’s Spitl is waig Sttso whit oakidg hat$99.95; Amica ag hat bad $20.99; Motaa sil aigs $47; Motaa Sil
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Whether you are seeking supplies for your pets and animals,
western wear or a cute top to wear to an upcoming country
concert, Lee’s Feed and Western Store has it all.
Opened in 1980 by Mike and Susan Lee, the versatile Shingle
Springs store has been passed down to the next generation
in the family. Current owners egan Lee and Cori Avila had
worked in the store for many years until they took it over in
the early 2000s.
“We started carrying clothing in 2001, but it was all very west-
ern clothes that Cori and I didn’t wear so we started talking
about expanding with clothes that weren’t so western, but with
a little western flare,” Lee said.
Te sisters-in-law opened the boutique section a year ago and
have been having fun with it.
“We do know a lot about horses because we have worked here
forever, but we are not really horse people,” she said. “Now we
BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY MENKA BELGAL
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY:LEE’S FEED ANDWESTERN STORE
Lee’s Feed and Western Store
WHERE: 4110 MOTHER LODE DR. IN SHIN-GLE SPRINGS.CONTACT: LEESFEED.NET, (530) 677-4891
TAILGATe PArTy: Modl Jssika Bidgs is waig om L’s M&f wst hat cham cklac/aig st $25; Chlo mdim wash dim st $27.99;Agi Skat Dss $24.99; black Dago boots $184.99. Modl Shlb Mht is waig om L’s whit to o to stip shit $34.99.
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SMOOTH OPERATION: Coi Aila, Tga L ad Tga’s hsbad, J (otpictured) run the clothing store alongside a handful of managers.
are into clothing and fashion so we’re
just having a good time with it.”
Te type of clothing they sell in the
boutique section include jeans, dresses,
casual tops, boots, purses and accesso-
ries.
“We have things that you could easily
add a pair of western boots, a cowboy
hat and jean jacket and call it western,”
Lee said. “A lot of our items are cross-
over, but with a little bit of a western
flare.”
Some brands sold at the store include
Rock Revival, Blu Pepper, Rock and
Roll Cowgirl, Angie, Silver Jeans and
Wrangler Jeans, she said.
Lee’s favorite thing about the store is
helping her customers shop, she said.
“It’s so much fun because I love shop-
ping and I love helping people shop.
Te ladies really appreciate it too,” Lee
said. “Sometimes you come in and you
are looking for a pair of jeans. You see
this wall of jeans, you get overwhelmed
and you just don’t want to deal with
it. We will help you and put you in
a dressing room and throw a bunch
of different things at you with your
size. It really takes the guessing work
out of it. It’s fun being like a personal
shopper.”
Te age of shoppers range from teenagers to 60 years of age, she said.
“I had a lady come in here the other day and she said, ‘I just wanted to tell
you that I appreciate that you don’t just have everything for teenagers and
20-somethings. I like this style and I feel like I might be too old for some
things, but you have things for all ages.’”
Lee and Avila said they are always there to help their customers, no matter
what it is.
Other than trendy clothing, Lee’s Feed and Western Store also has supplies for
fencing, cats, dogs, birds, fish, horses, ducks, livestock feed, pet food and muchmore. ★
CORRALLED Jessika Bridges
is wearing Ellie &Kat dst pik
sllss top withfringe $26.99;
Rock & RollPanhandle denim
shorts $72.99;
Stetson Flatrock- shapeable
straw cowboy hat$29.98;
DaVinci crosscharm necklacewith matching
aigs $10.98from Lee’s.
Shelby Mehrtenis wearing a blueand white Dobby
shirt $39.99 fromLee’s.
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CONCERTS IN THE PARK,
LIONS PARK , FOLSOM
Friday nights 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Info: www.folsom.ca.us
J 3: Hav Mrcy, rck
June 10: Thunder Cover, rock
J 17: Ty Qi, bls, rck
June 24: Dave Russell Band, country
Jly 1: Lckd ‘’ Ladd , ctry
Jly 8: AC Myls, bls, rck
Jly 15: Cash Prphts, Jhy Cash tribt bad
Jly 22: Lgal Addicti, classic rck
Jly 29: Islad f Black & Whit, Rgga
HISTORIC FOLSOM THURSDAY NIGHT
CONCERT SERIES,
Historic Folsom Amphitheater 7 – 9 p.m.
Info: www.historicfolsom.org
J 2: Kp Trcki’, classic rck J 9: Rhythm Vadals, tribt t Sataa
J 16: Day Click & Th Hll Yahs,country, rock, blues
J 23: 8 Tracks, 8-track msic ra
J 30: Crippl Crk, ctry
Jly 7: Taylr Chicks, acstic rcki’ ctry
Jly 14: Gld Cadillacs, ctry rck
Jly 21: At B, stalgic rck ad ctry
Jly 28: AKA, classic rck
PALLADIO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES
7 – 9 p.m.www.gopalladio.com
June 3: Department of Rock, dance rock show
J 10: Disc Rvlti, ‘70s disc ad R&B
June 17: Total Recall, ‘90s alternative
June 24: Hip Service, dance party extravaganza
July 1: Unauthorized Rolling Stones, Rolling
Stones tribute
July 8: Supericious, ‘80s, ‘90s and today
July 15: Cover Me Badd, variety dance
July 22: Swift Country, Taylor Swift tribute
July 29: Mania, Beatles tribute
Aug. 5: Forejour, Journey and Foreigner tribute
Aug. 12: Nunchuck Taylor, ‘80s through today
dance party
Aug. 19: Apple Z,
dance rock, classic rock to modern
Aug. 26: Cheeseballs, variety dance
Sept. 12: Spazmatics,
“Nerds that Rock” / ‘80s dance
EL DORADO HILLS TOWN CENTER,
LIVE ON THE BOULEVARD
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Info: www.eldoradohillstowncenter.com
June 16: Peace Frog, The Doors tribute
June 23: Mania, The Live Beatles Experience
June 30: Kenny Metcalf as Elton John
July 7: Todd Morgan and the Emblems, pop/
rock/blues
July 14: Tennessee River, Tribute to Alabama
July 21: Gumboot, blues
July 28: Super Huey, The Ultimate Huey Lewis
Experience
Ag. 4: Tm Rigy & Flamba, Caj/zydc
NewOrleans
Aug. 11: Fleetwood Mask, Fleetwood Mac tribu
Aug. 18: Joy and Madness, 9-piece soul and fun
explosion
Aug. 25: Forejour, tribute to Foreigner and
JourneySept. 1: Petty Theft, San Francisco tribute to Tom
Petty and the Heartbreakers
Sept. 8: Folsom Symphony, Dancin’ in the
Streets
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June 4: Late for Dinner
July 2: Walshaw All-Stars
July 3: EZ Street Band
July 9: Tiki Lounge Lizards
July 10: Kick N 60s
July 16: The 3 G’s
July 17: The NoBS Band
July 23: Cash Prophets
July 24: Mike Dryden + Wolfpack
July 30: Uncommon Ground
July 31: Rannell Carpenter Band
Aug. 6: Island of Black and White
Aug. 7: Jelly Side Down
Aug. 13: Mid-Town Jazz
Aug. 14: Tri-Tones
Aug. 20: Merry Mac BandAug. 21: Home by Dark
Aug. 27: Ancestree
Aug. 28: Simple Creation
Sept. 3: Cash Prophets
Sept. 4: BB and the Bumps
Sept. 10: Jonny Mojo
Sept. 11: Jeremy Norris
Sept. 17: Boomer
Sept. 18: Tiki Lounge Lizards
Sept. 24: Rannell Carpenter Band
Sept. 25: Garratt Wilkins
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concert on Sept. 7 featuring Hit Parade with a wide
variety of bands every Wednesday night in between.
The Palladio series concludes with a special Saturday
ight al Spt. 19 with Frvrlad, th 14-pic
Tribute to Michael Jackson.
The Palladio Concert series seats concert goers in the
grassy areas of the courtyard adjacent to the fountain
in the center of the shopping center that is home to 55
different stores and restaurants that make this venue aone-stop date or family night. For a complete concert
schedule of this venue visit www.gopalladio.com
LIVE ON THE BOULEVARD AT TOWN CENTER IN EL
DORADO HILLSEl Dorado Hills Town Center presents their very
popular Live on the Boulevard concerts every Thursday
evening. This year, the Thursday night series consists
of 13 different events, opening on June 16 with Peace
Frog, a tribute to the Doors and concluding with the
Folsom Symphony which clearly indicates the great
variety of concerts this venue is providing once again.
Live on the Boulevard presents a very appealing at-
mosphere, especially on the warmer evenings, as the
amphitheater overlooks the lake in the middle of town
center and there is never a bad seat in the house. The
venue provides plenty of room for dancing in front or
of stage. Concerts take place from 6:30 until 8:30 each
Thursday night. The amphitheater opens at 5 p.m. for
concert viewers. Spectators are encouraged to bring
blankets and chairs to enjoy the festival style seating.
For a complete concert schedule for Live on the Boule-
vard visit www.eldoradohillstowncenter.com
CRYSTAL BASIN OUTDOOR SERIES IN APPLE HILLIf you’re looking to go a little bit further up the hill
on a weekend, Crystal Basin Bistro boasts a very full
schedule in its outdoor concert venue located in the
heart of Apple Hill. Located at 3590 Carson Road in
Camino, Crystal Basin Bistro sits adjacent to Crystal
Basin Cellars. Nestled between the two establishments
is an outdoor concert area that hosts over 30 events
on Saturday’s and Sunday’s from late May until MidOctober.
Crystal Basin offers great dining options and is a per-
fect stop on the way to or on the way back from South
Lake Tahoe. On Saturday nights the music begins at
4:30 p.m. on Sundays it starts at 4 p.m. Planning a trip
to Apple Hill late this summer, make this venue a stop
on your way out for some great live music. In addition
to the weekend music, this venue also offers live music
on select Friday nights as well. For a complete list of
events visit www.crystalbasinbistro.com. ★
SUMMER MUSIC LINE-UP
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■ RODEO
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For over half a century, the Folsom Pro Rodeo has been entertaining spectators from Folsom and afar
in the popular Dan Russell Arena at Rodeo park which is nestled on the hillside between the Amer-
ican River and Folsom’s business district. Once again, it’s that time of year to don your ten-gallon hat
and patriotic apparel and plan a visit to the latest version of one California’s longest running events.
Entering its 56th year, this year’s Folsom Pro Rodeo will once again offer a high dose of non-stop
action to thrill all ages. From patriotic tributes and outstanding fireworks to bucking bulls and mutton
busting, there is something for everyone at this great family event that is set for a three-day run on
July 2, 3 and 4. In addition to the traditional rodeo entertainment, this year’s Pro Rodeo event will
feature high-flying motocross shows by the Flying Cowboys, live music and much anticipated appear-
ances by world champion bull jumpers.
From the time the gates open each night, this event is a celebration of America as fans will struggle
to stay dry-eyed as a huge American flag drops into the arena by parachute with patriotic music each
evening in honor of Independence Day. Te patriotism continues from beginning to end, right down
to the colorful fireworks that will light up the sky just as the last cowboy or cowgirl exits the arena
each night. Te Flying Cowboys, motocross experts, will test the limit of the arena by flying as high as
possible with flips and turns.
raditional rodeo events which will churn up the small, but action-packed arena include bull riding,
bronc riding, barrel racing and more. Five- and 6-year-old cowboys and cowgirls will do their best to
cling on woolly sheep in the mutton busting competition. When it comes to viewing the Rodeo at
FOLSOM PRO RODEO IS ONE OFCALIFORNIA’S LONGEST RUNNING
TRADITIONS AND A PATRIOTIC FAVORITE
Annual Pro Rode begins new pre-event tradition
with the Folsom
Family Round Up
BY BILL SULLIVAN
Over the last two years, the
traditional cattle drive through t
streets of Historic Folsom whic
traditionally preluded the annu
Folsom Rodeo, was canceled due
extremely high temperatures th
made it unpleasant for families
enjoy. However, this year, the F
som Pro Rodeo has added a bra
new event to replace the annucattle drive that has much mor
“cool” amenities to offer for Rod
fans and residents of all ages
It’s being bannered at the Folso
Family Round Up and everyon
is invited to come out and enjo
the shade at the Folsom Lions C
Park on Friday night, July 1 for t
free event featuring up-close an
personal fun with the stars of th
Folsom Pro Rodeo.
The event will feature an menag
of activities, among them will
the opportunity to have a fami
picture taken with a unique lon
horn steer. Nuzzle a mare and h
foal. Get autographs from the st
of the Folsom Pro Rodeo from t
high-yig mtcrss stars t w
champion bull jumpers. There w
be live music from country mus
band “Locked and Loaded.” Thisa fun, family-friendly way to kick
the Folsom Pro Rodeo which beg
Saturday, July 2.
“This event gives families the
opportunity to enjoy live music,
autographs from the cowboys, g
up close and personal with rod
animal stars,” said Joe Gagliard
Folsom Chamber CEO. “The catt
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Dan Russell Arena, there isn’t a bad seat in the house as fans are up close to the action with nearly
every ticket.
In one of this year’s exciting feature’s of the rodeo will be professional bull jumping. Frenchmen
Manu Lataste and Cristian Serra Gonzales will show off their athletic talent during the Folsom Pro
Rodeo. Bull Jumping is a sport directly linked to southwestern French tradition called “Course Lan-
daise.” Four-year-old Mexican fighting bulls are used for bull jumping. In every performance, at least
two bull fighters are also in the ring to assure the safety of participants. During the five-minute act,there will be more than 15 jumps and maneuvers. Lataste is a former world champion in the sport
and Gonzales is a professional bull jumper who has competed in Spain for more than 10 years.
Te gates open at 6 p.m. Rodeo action begins nightly this year at a slightly later time of 7:30 p.m. to
give fans time to find their seats and enjoy the food and beverages found in the Cool Down Corral
before all the action they don’t want to miss begins. Just as the fireworks conclude each night the
party continues as Mike’s Golden Spike Saloon will heat up with dance music by the Dave Russell
Band. Admittance to the saloon is free for rodeo fans and dancing is encouraged.
Fans will have the opportunity of sitting ringside to the bucking chutes and not missing a minute of
the action in the Corral Club seating area. Seats in this area is $49.50 and include no-host beverage/
food service. Reserved rodeo tickets are $26.50. General admission is $21.50 for adults or $15.50 forchildren (12 and under) and seniors (over 62). Family value “buckaroo” packages are available online
which includes four general admission tickets, four sodas, four hotdogs for $65 ($96 value). With
the exception of general admission tickets, all other tickets/packages are only available online and a
service fee applies. General Admission tickets are available at the Folsom Chamber of Commerce,
Handley’s Western Wear and Boot Barn locations.★
drive was great, however this event
will give us a new way to share the
rodeo excitement and give families
another fun, free community event.”
With warm temperatures almost a
garat drig rd tim, f-
cials are adding a “cool perk” to theFolsom Family Round Up. On the
evening of July 1, children 12 and
younger can enjoy a free shaved ice
treat by Kona Ice at the event.
Th 2016 Flsm Pr Rd Q
contestants, mutton bustin’ compet-
itors and more will be on hand to
say hello to families. Members of
the Jr. Rodeo will offer competitions
for future cowboys to learn stick
horse racing, dummy roping andgoat undressing.
For more information on this free
event, call the Folsom Chamber of
Commerce at (916) 985-2698 or
visit www.folsomrodeo.com.
WHEN: JULY 2, 3 AND 4 AT THE DAN
RUSSELL RODEO ARENA LOCATEDWITHIN THE FOLSOM LIONS CITY PARK.
GUIDE: BE SURE TO GET YOUR OFFI-CIAL RoDeo SouVenIR PRoGRAMTHAT WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THEFOLSOM TELEGRAPH ON JUNE 29AnD AVAILABLe AT THe ARenA.
EVENT INFORMATION: CONTACT THEFOLSOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCEAT (916) 985-2698 oR VISIT WWW.FOLSOMRODEO.COM.
FolsomRodeo
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RISTORANTE
(916) 983-51812700 E. Bidwell St., Folsomwww.viscontisristorante.com
Tuesday thru Sunday • Lunch & Dinner
Private Dining • Full Bar
Patio Dining • To Go & Party Platters
Open for Dinner Tues – Sat 5PM to 9PMCall or go online for reservations.
49 Natoma Street • Folsom, California 95630916•292•9090 • www.lecharenton.com
Euro-California cuisine restaurantLe Charenton Food
should make you happy,make you feel good,
and delight all your senses.
True Guéridon Service Table-Side Cooking
Romance With A Soupçon Of Whimsy
Come Experience our Wine BarFeaturing over 130 different wines.
June 3Have Mercy •Rock
June 10Thunder Cover •Rock
June 17
Tony Quinn • Blues, Rock
June 24Dave Russell Band • Country
July 1Locked ‘n’ Loaded •Country
Special Rodeo Weekend Concert presented by the Folsom Chamber
July 8AC Myles • Blues, Rock
July 15Cash Prophets • Johnny Cash Tribute Band
July 22Legal Addiction • Classic Rock
July 29
Island of Black & White • Reggae
Concerts Parkin the
Fridays 7-9 p.m.
Folsom City Lions Park n Free AdmissioSponsored by:
FOLSOM ROTARY CLUBSRotary Club of Folsom, Historic Folsom and Folsom Lake
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY Folsom Lake Bank • Take pART in the ARTs
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill
Information: www.folsom.ca.us • 355-7285
Folsom Parks & Recreation– presents –
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In A GALAxy fAr, fAr AWAy: Charlie Coburnlooks through a telescope at CommunityObsato (photo b Aao Dalig).
BY AARON DARLING | PHOTO ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER
In 2005 the Rotary Club of Cameron Park wanted to host a special event for the
community. Most observatories are scientific labs that have an occasional night
opened for public viewing. Long lines and short opportunities for viewing the won-
ders of space often make these events a lot of effort for very little individual benefit.
Te Rotary Club decided to fill that void. ogether with land from EDCO and
Folsom Lake College and additional funding from Intel and other generous sources,
the club opened an observatory specifically for the public.
Te lead docent, Charlie Coburn, met me on a clear night with two other volunteers,
Christina Adams and Olen Whitson to show the capabilities of the observatory.
When I asked him what inspired the construction of the facility and what motivated
his own volunteer efforts, he gave me the same answer for both questions.
“It’s that ‘wow’ moment when they see something with their own eyes they’ve never
seen before,” he said.
Tat “wow” moment means the world to the docents. Tey’ve shown that personsomething they didn’t know they could experience for themselves and inspired them
to want to know more.
Every weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so long as weather permits, the docents
gather at the observatory after sunset to show off the beauty of space. Tere is no fee
for admittance and anyone is welcome. Te observatory houses two large telescopes
which operate independently of one another. A 17-inch reflective telescope with
interchangeable optical lenses allows the viewer to see distant galaxies and nebulas
with their own eyes. A 14-inch telescope with a high resolution digital sensor and a
condensing/correcting lens captured the images featured in this article. By stacking
dozens of images taken in short exposures in real time, the viewer can see all of the
CAMERON PARK OBSERVATORY LETS PUBLIC SPY NEBULAS, GALAXIES
Star
struck
WHERE:6699 CAMPuS DRIVe,PLACeRVILLeINFO: CoMMunITYoBSeRVAToRY.COM
CommunityObservatory
SPIN CYCLE: Whilpool Gala
Each celestial picture featured in this article was taken by docents at the
Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory. These are the some
of images that have been captured in real time for members of the
community to enjoy. The expense, time, and expertise required create
this opportunity is all donated by people who love the beauty, majesty
and science of space enough to bring it down to us.
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GIGAnTIC GASeS: Orion Nebula, left, Flame Nebula, right.
ndl Gala.
Makaias Chai Gala
layers that make up a celestial object from the individual stars that make up a
nebula to the grand and colorful cloud of dust and gases that we are familiar
from textbooks and magazines. Occasionally, visitors get to see a supernova (an
exploding star) that has appeared in a distant galaxy. Tese events typically only
last only a few days or weeks making them a rare opportunity.
Just a short walk from the observation structure is two tiered, large concrete bowl
sunk into the earth angled to give the observer a comfortable and clear view of
he heavens. Docents give regular “sky tours” of the constellations and educational
astronomy. From here visitors can relax and enjoy an unobstructed view of the
night sky often seeing passing satellites in addition to the millions of stars.
On the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon the observatory hosts
a solar observation with purpose-built solar telescopes and filters. Both white
light and hydrogen-alpha scopes are available allowing visitors to view not only
sunspot arrays, but also the vast solar flares erupting from the sun’s surface. Tese
“Solar Saturdays” also feature a kids zone with solar powered radio-controlledtype race cars and space-themed art activities. All events put on by the observa-
tory have elements for both adults and children.
In June and July there are a host of amazing nighttime sights. Saturn and Jupiter
will both be visible, as well as a number of nebulas including the Ring Nebula
and both the Andromeda galaxy (our nearest neighbor) and the Whirlpool
galaxy (featured above). An exhaustive list of the sights available during the next
two months would be excessive here, but the famous Pillars of Creation will also
be visible and, if the timing is right, the International Space Station as it passes
overhead.
Friday through Sunday the Observatory is open to the public after sunset forabout two hours or so. Te rest of the week it is open to scheduled events for
groups who would like to come. Te observatory is an instrument and so not an
appropriate place for birthday parties and bounce houses, but groups of families,
school groups, scouting, churches, businesses, etc, are welcome to schedule an
observation evening by calling the El Dorado County Office of Education.
Te tools necessary for celestial observation at this level are more often than
not out of reach for the average family or organization and so the Rotary Club
of Cameron Park has generously created this facility for everyone’s benefit. Te
opportunity to see the wonders of nature, so far removed from home, is priceless
and you’ll never know what you’re missing until you discover it for yourself.★
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■ HAPPY HOUR
If y ar lkig fr wd-rd pizza r a tasty ccktail, Sac’d may b thspot for you. Located next to the El Dorado Saloon, this is not your averagepizza plac. Sac’d spcializs t ly thir wd-rd pizza, bt iqsauces, buffalo wings, craft beers and their Mixology cocktails.
“We focus on pizza and wing sauce and that is actually how the restaurantgot its name,” said Keith Cummings, co-owner. “Our Mixology cocktails haverecipes that are as precise as making cookies. If you don’t add the salt, it justisn’t the same.”
Creating exciting and refreshing drinks brings the kitchen to the bar, he said.
“We are one of the only establishments that have an iced drink rail to keep thedrinks as cold as we can,” Cummings said.
Cmmigs ad Jas Adrs, c-wr, will b clbratig th v-yar
anniversary of their pizza restaurant in El Dorado Hills at 6:30 p.m. on June26. Hall of Fame saxophonist Jerry Martini will be playing music for the night,Cummings said.
“It’s going to be an excited night of great vocal music and a great experiencewith pizza, craft beer and Mixology cocktails,” he said. “I’m looking forward tothe atmosphere, camaraderie and the energy of the night. It will bring a smileto everyone’s faces!”★
IZZA PERSPECTIVE: “We focus on pizza and wing sauce and that is
ctually how the restaurant got its name,” Keith Cummings said.
BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER
WHERE: 879 eMBARCADeRo DRIVe,EL DORADO HILLSINFO: (916) 933-3729
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$1 Off Craft Drafts
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$4.50 House Wine
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$4.95 Pizza Slice
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Call for Delivery
Open Daily at 4:30pmWood Fired Pizza
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Wine at Town CenterFor more than two decades, it has been a hallmark social event in the commu-
nity, Wine at own Center presented by the Rotary Clubs of El Dorado Hills
and Cameron Park. Tis collaboratively promoted event benefits local charities
and community projects, returns for its 21st year.
Te annual Wine at own Center will be an evening of wine tasting, featur-
ing some of the area’s finest wines from El Dorado, Amador and San Joaquin
counties. Te event will please the pallet with a sampling of foods from local
restaurants and will include local craft beers for the brew lovers out there. All
together, over 30 different wineries, breweries and restaurants will be show-
cased in this event.
aking place at lakeside in the heart of El Dorado Hills’ own Center, the
event will feature live music by ia Carroll in the Amphitheater and the
entertaining duo of Frankie Sorci and Jerry Martini on the North Concourse.
opping the evening off will be a live auction for many great prizes.
When the term “auction” comes into the picture, there is no doubt this event
is all about raising money for local charity and community projects. Wine at
own Center is the annual primary fundraiser for the Rotary Clubs of both
Cameron Park and El Dorado Hills. Both organizations have made signifi-
cant contributions to the two diverse communities in El Dorado Country as
well as globally with Rotary International.
So who exactly benefits? In one word, many! Both Rotary Clubs provide
mentorships and services for all ages. Tey contribute to many events and pro-
grams such as, local youth scholarships, assisting the elderly, supporting local
veterans, honoring local educators, police and fire. Both clubs work together
to charter the Interact Clubs at Oak Ridge and Ponderosa
High Schools.
Just a few of the Rotary Club’s large scale local projects in-
clude the El Dorado Hills een Center, the Cameron
Park Rotary Observatory, and Jeff Mitchell Memorial BallField. Internationally the Clubs have completed several
projects including a boat equipped as a wellness center
and library in the Philippines, water filters to the poor in
Brazil, wheelchairs to Peru and we continue our pursuit
to eradicate Polio worldwide.
So by attending this year’s Wine at own Center, not only
will you be enjoying a fabulous event in the community,
you will be contributing to the community in many ways
by supporting these two local Rotary Clubs and all that
they do.★
Wine at Town Center
BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER
SAVOR THE SENSES FOR LOCAL CHARITY
WHEN: 6 – 9 P.M. JUNE 11, 2016WHERE: TOWN CENTER, EL DORADO HILLSTICKETS: PURCHASE AT WINEATTOWNCENTER.COM,THe eVenT oR VARIouS LoCATIonS In eL DoRADoHILLS, INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER.GENERAL ADMISSION IS $50.INFORMATION: WINEATTOWNCENTER.COM,
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■ DINING
I’ll get a cheeseburger with the works; fries on
the side.
We asked the people of Folsom and El Dorado
Hills what burger restaurant is their favorite
and they have spoken.
Whether you are looking for something extrav-
agat with a xplsi f avrs r a simpl
and tradition meat-cheese-bun, each of these
delicious restaurants has a little something for
everyone depending on your taste buds.
BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY MENKA BELGAL
Best burgers
KnIfe-AnD-fOrK BurGer: The Angus burger from Manderes.
SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED A HAMBURGER
ANGUS BURGER
Another major favorite restaurant to grab a burger in Fol-som is Manderes. If you order the Angus burger, you will not
be disappointed. Manderes is located at 1004 East Bidwell
St., #600.
Tis burger is a half pound of USDA Grade A Angus beef
grilled and served with lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. It is
your choice to add cheddar, jalapeños or blue cheese or add
bacon or pastrami, but whichever you choose, there is no
going wrong.
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SIMPLY DELICIOUS: Double Charburger with cheese from The Habit Burger.
nOT yOur PLAyGrOunD COOTIeS: Th Cooti bg om Saml Ho’s Ta.
COOTIE BURGER
Another option forthose with the craving
for a spicy burger is
the Cootie burger from
Samuel Horne’s avern
located at 719 Sutter
St. in the Historic
District of Folsom.
Tis burger is a staff fa-
vorite and here is why:
Pepper jack cheese, raw
spinach, Serrano aioli,fiery-roasted Serrano
chilies and topped with
an over-easy fried egg.
DOUBLE CHARBURGER
WITH CHEESEIf simple is your middle
name, then the Double
Charburger with cheese
from Te Habit Burger
Grill might be calling it.
Te Habit Burger Grill
in Folsom is located at1115 East Bidwell St.
Tis burger is almost
as simple as a burger
can come with a patty,
cheese, lettuce, tomato,
mayonnaise, pickle and
bun. Every burger Habit
Burger serves has car-
amelized onions inside
which can turns this
simple and traditionalburger into a gourmet
one.
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GILROY GARLIC AND
JALAPEÑO BURGERFor something full of flavor and
spice, the Gilroy Garlic and Jala-
peño burger from Relish Burger
Bar is right up your alley. Relish
Burger Bar is located at 1000
White Rock Road in El Dorado
Hills.
“Our buns are delivered from
ruckee Sourdough Company
daily and we use Painted Hills
Natural Beef for our patties,” said
Ryan atham, restaurant manager
“Te Gilroy Garlic and Jalapeño
burger has pepper jack cheese,
pickled jalapeños, roasted garlic
aioli, lettuce and tomatoes.”
Some of their popular burgers
include the Bordeaux burger, Rel-ish Western burger and the Napa
Valley American Kobe burger,
atham said.
CHARBROILED DOUBLE CHEESE BURGERTe Charbroiled Double Cheese burger is a customer favorite
being the perfect size for people to eat. If you like your burger
simple, then it is made perfect for you, but if you like to top
your burger with endless onions, that is possible too.
“Burger Hut is a family owned business based in Chico,
but we moved our restaurants in this direction because of
our Chico alumni,” said Rick Kusie, co-owner. “Customers
wanted certain things on their burgers, so we let them do it
themselves at our condiment bar. We cook it, and they get to
top it!”
At the condiment bar you have the choice of lettuce, toma-
toes, onions, pickles, peppers, barbecue sauce and the secret
family recipe dipping sauce, Kusie said.
“Our burgers are freshly ground natural beef and are cooked
to order,” he said. “We flame broil the patties and the custom-er has the option to have it cooked with barbecue sauce. We
have 11 different kinds of cheeses we can put on the burger
and you also have the option to add guacamole. Tere are a
bunch of option we can do at the grill.”
A new addition to Burger Hut is during the month of June,
customers will be able to order online and then pick up their
meal in the restaurant, Kusie said.
“We are not just a normal burger place, we have high-quality
food at a value price,” he said. ★
Sure TO KeeP DrACuLA AWAy: Gilo Galic ad Jalapñoburger from Relish Burger Bar.
yOur OWn TOPPInGS: Charbroiled Double Cheese burger from Burger Hut.
Reader’schoice
In Folsom Telegraph’s annual Best
of the Best contest, residents chose
as their favorite place to get a
brgr, tyig fr rst plac: Rlish
Burger Bar and Burger Hut.
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For centuries, America has celebrated Independence Day with
fireworks in some fashion, from the backyard to the super stadi-
ums and everything in between. So why do we spend this holiday
witnessing colorful explosions in the sky? It’s simple, because John
Adams told us to.
Tat’s right. Hours before signing the Declaration of Indepen-
dence, the second President of the United States made it clear
what the July Fourth Holiday should always entail. Adams wrote
in a letter to First Lady Abigail Adams, that this holiday shallinclude “illuminations from one end of the Continent to the other
from this time forever more.” Te next day, the first ever com-
memorative fireworks were launched and the rest, is just history.
oday, Adams would be pleased with the way our region cele-
brates this upcoming holiday. Folsom and its surrounding commu-
nities have numerous Independence Day celebrations to choose
from. Te Folsom Lake Entertainer has detailed several area
events that should fit into your holiday plans this year. Here’s a
few options.
Celebratethe red,
white and blue
THE ENTERTAINER’S GUIDE TO JULY FOURTH FIREWORKS VENUES
In FolsomIn Folsom, the 56th Annual Folsom Pro Rodeo offers
a grat rwrks display at th cclsi f Rd
cmptiti Jly 2, 3 ad f crs th grad al
July 4 itself.
The Rodeo takes place in Dan Russell Arena in Folsom.
Th bst viwig f th rwrks is i th ara itslf
and nightly admission tickets stat at $21.50 for adults
and $15.50 for children. Spectators will be treatedan evening of thrilling Rodeo action complete with
fanfare and patriotism. When the last cowboy rides out
f th stadim th rwrks bgi with bth grd
level and aerial displays just after dark. The aerial
displays can be seen from various vantage points
outside of the arena and throughout Folsom, including
nearby Lions Park. For more information on this option
visit www.folsomprorodeo.com
SPArKS fLy: Fireworks display at the Folsom Pro Rodeo.
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Fireworks andFreedom in EDHOn Sunday, July 3, the El Dorado Hills Town
Center will host Fireworks and Freedom. This
event is open to the public from 7 to 11 p.m. The
event will feature the live music of Apple Z in the
Steven Young Amphitheater from 7-11 p.m. PyroSpctaclars will prst th rwrks display at
9:30 p.m. The festival style event will have a kids
zone and plenty of fun vendors with additional
parking available at nearby Blue Shield and
Rolling Hills Church. For complete details visit
www.eldoradohillstowncenter.com.
Summer Spectacularin Cameron ParkIn Cameron Park the celebrations take place onSaturday, June 25 with the 17th annual Summer
Spectacular. Located at Cameron Park Lake,
this annual event includes many summertime
activities including swimming at the lagoon,
refreshments, vendors and more. Gates open
at 2 p.m. on June 25 and the event concludes
jst aftr th rwrks vr th lak at 10 p.m.
Admissi is jst $6 ad bts th Cmmity
Services District and local charity. Kids carnival
tickets are an additional charge. For more
information visit www.cameronpark.org.
Family Blastin PlacervilleIn Placerville, the annual Family Blast at the El
Dorado County Fairgrounds is the grand event for
the Fourth of July. This event hosts kid’s activities,
bounce houses, water slides and live music
leading up to the celebration. The gates open at 4
p.m. with th rwrks lachig jst aftr dsk.
Admission is $3 per person or $15 per car load,
$45 pr RV which iclds vright campig icase you celebrate a little too much. The event
is presented in conjunction with Placerville
Speedway and auto racing is also on tap for the
evening for an additional admission. For more
information, visit www.eldoradocountyfair.org.
Fireworks inAmador County If your planning a trip to the Amador Wine
Ctry, y ca jy rwrks Sday Jly
3 at th Jacks Jir High Schl ld fr th
areas annual holiday celebration. Gates open
at 5 p.m. and the event concludes at 9:30 afterth rwrks ccld. This vt fatrs fd
drinks and family games during the evening.
And is presented by the Jackson Lions Club. For
complete information visit www.touramador.com.
Old SacramentoIf your looking to travel west this year, Old
Sacramento offers two big nights of celebrations.
Jly 3 ad Jly 4 rwrks will b lachd
over the Sacramento River near Front Street. The
rwrks displays cap ff day lg clbratis iold town that includes live entertainment, dining,
kids’ activities a brew fest and much more. This
venue is popular among boaters who take to the
river to view the display. More information can be
found at www.oldsacramento.com
Rancho Cordova In Rancho Cordova, the Cordova Community
Council presents the annual Fourth of July
Celebration at Hagen Park on both July 3 and 4.
Gats p at bth days. Th rwrkslaunch at 9:30 p.m. Saturday’s display will be
a warm up to Sunday’s grand event. This venue
includes carnival rides for an additional cost, live
music, a parade and more. For details visit www.
ranchocordovajuly4th.com.
South Lake TahoeThis annual display has been recognized as one
of the country’s top Fourth of July celebrations.
Th rwrks lach frm th ctr f th lak
at 9:45 p.m. on July 4 and can be throughouttown. There are a number of different viewing
points from lakeside beaches and lodging to on
th lak abt th Tah Q ad mr. If yr
planning to make this trip, your best bet to plan
your viewing spot is to visit www.visittahoe.com
for all of the information you will need. ★
BOOM!: El Dorado County Fairgrounds family blast.
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PHOTOS BY JEREMY BURKE
Father’s Day
Snooks: Their famous handmade peanut brittle.
GREAT LOCAL
GIFT IDEAS
FOR DAD
We Olive: Smoked Olive Oil and Brown Sugar
The Game Getaway: Assortment of games
The Backyard Experience: Kamado Joe
American River Ace Hardware: 14-piece grill kit
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Folsom Bike logo wear
Assortment of logo water bottles
Garmin Edge 520 Flare Tail Light CO2
ESI Grips Trek Road Bike Pump
Giro Helmet
Folsom Bike T-ShirtsBontrager Clipless Bike Shoes
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Folsom Chamber of Commerce: Take your dad to the rodeo.
The Backyard Experience: This is their best selling outdoor kitchen island
The Backyard Experience: A spa with a cover so strong you can stand on it.American River Ace Hardware:
Tactical Flashlight
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American River Ace Hardware: Portable Filtration System
American River Ace Hardware: Dehydrated Meals
American River Ace Hardware: Traeger American River Ace Hardware: Drill
American River Ace Hardware: Pro-Cure
American River Ace Hardware: Fishing Lures
American River Ace Hardware: Leatherman
American River Ace Hardware: Knife American River AceHardware: Pint Glasses
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■FARMERS’ MARKETS
REAP THE HARVEST4 FARMERS’ MARKETS IN FOLSOM, EL DORADO HILLS AREAIf you are looking for fresh food and local products, it is time to take a visit to a farmers’ market.
In the Folsom and El Dorado Hills areas, there are four different markets you can choose to
attend.
FOLSOM HISTORIC DISTRICTFrom 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, the largest farmers market in the area is located in the plaza
of the Historic District of Folsom. Te market happens rain or shine, year round.
“We offer certificated farmers and organic farmers,” said Marie Hall, co-founder and chief exec-
utive officer of the Living Smart Foundation. “We have farmers from Sacramento County and as
far south as the Bay Area, but everything has to be local.”
With as many as 80 vendors during May through October and 60 during winter, there are many
different items to choose from.
“We have all different kinds of items,” Hall said. “About 70 percent of the market is local farmers,
20 percent are gourmet foods and 10 percent are items that can be used in the kitchen.”
BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
PLAZA OF THE HISTORIC
DISTRICT OFFOLSOM
8 A.M. - 1 P.M. SATurDAyS,
YEAR AROUND
605 COOLIDGEROAD, FOLSOM
10 A.M. - 2 P.M. TUESDAYS,
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Some of these items for purchase include fruits and vegetables,
specialty foods such as beef jerky, jam and barbecue sauce, and
household items for the kitchen such as aprons and pottery, Hall
said.
During the market there are also special events that happen
throughout the morning. Some of these events include chef
demonstrations, Chef Meet and Eat which only happens three
times a year, the Peach Festival and the omato aste Off.
“Te more popular booth is Cal Ranch because there are so manydifferent tomatoes,” Hall said. “Tere are about eight different
varieties, and that is unique to one farmer. Tey have basic table
tomatoes, but then they have green, red and zebra tomatoes.”
COOLIDGE ROAD Te second farmers market in Folsom is a seasonal market from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. on uesdays, located at 605 Coolidge Road.
EL DORADO HILLS TOWN CENTERIn El Dorado Hills there are also two farmers markets. Te large
market is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday from May through
October in own Center, starting right in front of Selland’s Mar-ket-Café.
“We have farmers that come from urlock and all the way from
Marysville and the rest are local,” said Jim Coalwell, manager and
founder of the nonprofit El Dorado County Certified Farmers
Market Association. “We have large growers for fruits and veg-
etables such as peaches, cherries, apples, nectarines. You name it,
we have just about everything! Tey have all different varieties of
colors and flavors.”
Other than local farmers, there are also local pre-made specialty
foods which include tamales, fresh fish, kettle corn, Indian food,
truffl es and chocolate candy. Te food sold at the market is not
meant to be eaten in own Center, but taken home so it doesn’t
take away business from the local shops in own Center, Coalwell
said.
“Te layout of the market is beautiful with the lake in the back-
ground and the birds flying, Coalwell said. “It is a really pretty spot
and fits very nice in own Center.”
Tis market is also open rain or shine and it doesn’t matter what
the weather is because they do not close it down for any reason,
Coalwell said.
EL DORADO HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER Te second market is El Dorado Hills is a much smaller market
with only 12 to 14 vendors, compared to the own Center market
that holds 50 to 55 vendors. Te smaller market is from 8 a.m. to
12 p.m. every Tursday from June through August located at the
El Dorado Hills Community Center, in the park area, he said. Tis
market is very basic and has mainly fruits and vegetables, he said.
“Come to our markets and enjoy the freshest fruits and vegetables,”
Coalwell said. “Te items are not coming from 500 miles away;
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■EL DORADO COUNTY FAIR
Life isn’t always candy, cowboy boots and horses, but it should be accord-
ing to the El Dorado County Fair that roars into action later this month.
Carrying the theme of “Cowboys and Carousels,” the 2016 version of
this local classic event opens its entry gates on June 16 and concludes on
Father’s Day, June 19.
Operating in its current location since 1939, the EL Dorado Country Fair
is a tradition in the Sierra Foothills, drawing families from throughout
the region to one of more of its action-packed, four-day run in the heart
of Placerville. Located in the heart of a town that is rich in the history of
the Gold Rush, this year’s El Dorado County Fair carries a theme that isclose to its heart and heritage and a schedule of events that has been well
planned and sure to entertain all ages.
“For me, planning the fair the most exciting time of the year, I just love it,”
said Jody Gray, El Dorado County Fair CEO. “I see so many people that I
know from communities in El Dorado County and beyond at this fair, it’s
like a wedding or a reunion. It’s a huge party for all of us.”
opping the party at the fair this year is well-planned entertainment for
the Cowboy and Carousels theme that will be headlined with a fair share
of country music talent. Fairgoers will enjoy the tunes of top country stars
performed by the County Artists ribute, a threesome tribute band thatperforms the hits of Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean and oby Keith. When
it comes to tribute bands, this popular trio has the sound, the moves and
definitely looks of the famed cowboy superstars in which they pay tribute to.
“Tese guys sound like the real deal,” said Jody Gray, El Dorado County
Fair CEO. “We saw them in the lobby at the fair convention last year and
one of my staff almost walked into a pole; she was staring so hard trying
to figure out if they were real or not”
Country Artists ribute will headline a long list of entertainment for this
year’s fair and will be performing on Friday night, June 17 at 9 p.m.
Another popular country act slated for this year’s fair will be Roget Hegyi,
known as “rue Willie” a tribute to Willie Nelson. Hegyi resembles the
iconic country singer so much that many of his friends are convinced
the two were twins separated at birth. Tis is a must-see for any Willie
Nelson fan.
If country music isn’t your thing, other genres of entertainment include
FBI, a tribute to the legends of Motown that pays homage to the Father’s
of Funk. Tis group is known for its on-target performance of hits by the
emptations, Te Four ops, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Te Su-
BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER
It’s all aboutCowboys and Carousels
at El Dorado County Fair
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premes and more. Te FBI Band will be among many other
acts on stage throughout the four days, including a special
Legends of El Dorado event that will feature several music
legends of El Dorado County appearing with rock band Te
Random Strangers.
Aside from the exciting music venues, the El Dorado CountyFair offers all of the traditional fare that comes with a county
fair in a community well known for its tourism, agriculture
and farm life. Te popular 4-H Junior Livestock Auction will
give local youth the opportunity to shine and display their
yearlong work in raising prize cattle, sheep and more.
Action in the arena will include the Humpz and Hornz
Bullriding on Friday night followed by the Hometown
Speedway Challenge on Saturday night. Tis event features
locals completion on AVs on an exciting obstacle course.
Did we say obstacle course? Yes we did and on Sunday, the
most famous obstacle course is that of the John M. Stude-baker Wheelbarrow Races, a Father’s Day tradition at the El
Dorado County Fair.
While cowboys are a fair tradition, carousels are just as
much a part of the annual fair. Tis year in El Dorado
County a new improved carnival is one of the many
highlights. Paul Maurer Shows promises to bring plenty
of thrills. Among the attractions will be the Rock
Star, a ride that elevates riders 55 feet up in the air
on top of a flying platform before they undergo
a free-fall experience complete with a spectacular
light show. Additional rides include the 90-feet-tallsuper shot, as well as some 30 traditional rides from
Ferris wheels to classic kiddie rides for all to enjoy.
Te 2016 “Cowboys and Carousels” El Dorado
County Fair has attractions and exhibits for everyone.
Along with the sights and sounds don’t forget about
the smells and tastes that a old-fashioned fair brings
as well from cotton candy to funnel cakes and the all
American corn dogs. Tere is something for everyone
at this annual event later this month. ★
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■ART
He’s been called “the most famous photographer you’venever heard of,” “the greatest rock photographer of all
time,” and according to one critic, “one of the luckiest men
ever.” Actually, all three statements are true. Ethan Russell,
photographer, filmmaker, and writer is all those things. He
is also the only photographer to shoot cover art for Te
Beatles, Te Rolling Stones and Te Who, and be nomi-
nated for a Grammy for his work. His book, Let it Bleed,
is considered the defining book on the Rolling Stones and
itself has been called a work of art.
Born in New York but raised in California, he attended UC
Davis. Russell, who had studied art, was living in Englandin 1968 when a buddy of his, a writer for a new publication
called Rolling Stone, saw a few of Russell’s images and
asked him to shoot pictures for an interview he was doing;
that man would be a singer named Mick Jagger. Within
months, Russell would find himself part of the Rolling
Stones American our in 1969 documenting the tour. Over
the next few years, Russell would go on to photograph every
major iconic singer of the late 60’s to early 80’s: Te Beatles,
Te Who; John Lennon and Yoko One, Ricki Lee Jones,
Te Moody Blues, Cream, Eric Clapton, Janis Joplin, raf-fic, Carlos Santana, Te Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and many
others. In addition to still photography, Russell moved into
the music video genre and the direction of music images;
shooting videos for kd Lang, Paul Simon and Roseanne
Cash as well as the last footage of John and Yoko in Central
Park a week before he was murdered.
Russell’s work as an artist was really cemented during the
Stones American tour. Russell captured the raw energy of
the Stones’ live performances. Russell’s work is unique; one
gets a real sense of who that singer or performer is, not what
they wish to project. He notes how he photographed ashe did as a kid hunting on his grandparents’ farm, standing
perfectly still, waiting for bird and taking one or two shots.
As a photographer, “that kind of photography let’s people
be where I was,” Russell notes, “I didn’t change anything. I
stood on the corners, I took pictures and I think they liked
me for that. I wasn’t in their space, asking them to do stupid
things because I got to be in such incredible places like the
last Beatle’s concert on the roof, or the Stones tour 1969 …
Exhibit at Harris Center continues through July 10
BY MATTHEW WHITLEY | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER
ETHAN RUSSELL
CAPTURED ROCKSTARS THE WAY
THEY WERE
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Morrison, Joplin … that’s such a cool thing to be able to
share.”
Russell had a front-row to seat to the changing of the rock
scene. Russell notes how much the Rolling Stones’ touring
changed, spending six years writing a book on his experi-
ence on it called, Let it Bleed. For Russell, Altamont was
the end of the ‘60s. “Te world changed and you could
see it. ruman Capote travels with us … it’s the turn into
the age of celebrity is what ’s happening.” When Russell is
asked how we went from the Woodstock generation to theReagan culture he notes, first, that it’s a subject he wrote
on in his E-book, Ethan Russell: An American Story but
essentially he notes, television and the culture wars that
played out on V. “Its matters to me that we went from this
exuberant time, this explosive period to a point where we’re
so cynical nothing matters. How we did we get there?”
Russell said much of music photography now is quick and
superficial. “It’s marketing photography. It’s the star system.
Te template is the American movie star system, Norma
Jean becomes Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe had noth-
ing to do with Norma Jean. Tat behavior, that packagingof humans into performing commodities kills them. It’s
what’s going on most of the time, yeah. Tat’s why it’s
pathetic most of the photography you see now because it’s
all about surface. Tere’s exceptions but most of what you’re
looking at now is product photography. Tey’re trying to
move product.”
Russell said he took photos, that “showed them living their
lives. And in my opinion, just by definition, they’re more
important because they’re more honest.”
And honest they are, whether it’s John and Yoko standing in
the English countryside, sporting black capes, falling madly
in love, the last photos of Stone’s member, Brian Jones,
weeks before his drowning, or the Beatles dissolving as a
group at Abbey Road Studios before his lens. Fortunately,
we have Ethan Russell’s beautiful images to transport us
there to that now magical time when the counter culture
exploded and produced some of the most exciting and
engaging music of all time.
A collection of 70 images by Ethan Russell is being exhibit-ed at the Harris Center through July 10. Prints will also be
available for purchase.★
“ (The photos)showed them livingtheir lives. And in
my opinion, just bydefnition, they’remore important
because they’re morehonest.”
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■ TRAVeL
San Francisco’s Ferry Building
BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
Iconic turn-of-the-century landmark is rich in retail as rich in detail
While the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake caused extensive
damage throughout the Bay Area, one positive outcome was
the revitalization of San Francisco’s waterfront and the rebirth
of many tourist attractions along the historical port. One such
place, the famed Ferry Building, a must see when visiting San
Francisco.
Te Ferry Building is an eye-opening structure that sits just
off the Embaracado at the base of Market Street. Te building
is trademarked by its 245-foot-tall clock tower and dials that
are 22 feet in diameter and can be seen from several landmarkareas of the city. Te structure has survived San Francisco’s
major earthquakes, outlasting some of the city’s other major
landmarks.
Originally built in 1898, the building was later renovated to
house both offi ce space and unique retail and dining outlets to
increase tourism after a decline in everyday ferry use through
the years. After the extensive revitalization, the building
reopened in 2003 and now is home to many of area’s hallmark
businesses outlets unique to the bay.
Te Ferry Building is packed with many great eateries to pleaseall palates. Whether it ’s fresh seafood, American fare, Asian
flavors or others, you can surely fulfill your cravings here during
a daytrip or while waiting to catch the ferry across the Bay.
One popular restaurant is Gott’s Roadside in the
northwest corner of the building beneath their
iconic neon logo that illuminates the store
front. Tis is an outpost of the iconic roadside
burger stand in St. Helena known for their
handmade burgers and all-American diner
fare that can be enjoyed with a real ice
cream shake, Cabernet or a frosty brew.
For more upscale dining, the Slanted
offers an open space design and
floor to ceiling window that over-
look the bay, this upscale dining
venue provides a spectacular
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atmosphere with an extensive menu of Vietnamese street food, complex
meat entrées and more.
Hog Island Oyster Company now has seating for 130 guests in the Ferry
Building with outdoor seating that overlooks the bay and is ideal in warm
weather to dine on fresh oysters at the place that is the retail outlet for theHow Island Oyster Farm located in omales Bay.
Sharing a wall with Hog Island you’ll find the Golden Gate Meat Com-
pany that has a great history in the Bay. Owned and operated by several
generations of the local Offenbach family, this old-fashioned butcher shop
offers the finest of organic fresh meats that are worth the drive to purchase,
as well as daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials right from their 40-foot
deli case that is a retail outlet to their wholesale locations in Richmond and
Santa Rosa which supply hundreds of restaurants, culinary institutes with
organic meats and more.
With more than 50 different retail shops and restaurants packing the Ferry
Building Marketplace, it is impossible to visit them all in one single trip. In
addition to the restaurants you can find specialty items in the Ferry Build-
ing from salted pig parts to fine imported cheeses, fresh produce, desserts
and coffees. If you’re searching for a special gift, there are plenty of outlets
with handmade, artisan items, specialty book stores, candle shops and more.
Aside from shopping, the Ferry Building continues to operate as a full-time
travel terminal for those traveling across the Bay. ickets can be purchased
on site to Marin County as well as Bay tours to Alcatraz, reasure Island
and more. If your planning a trip to the San Francisco Bay, mark the Ferry
Building on your things to do list and plan for visit by visiting their website
at www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com.★
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Zinfandel wasn’t always the very popular wine it is now. In the late
‘70s and early ‘80s, explained Jeff Meyers, VP and general man-
ager of erra d’Oro Vineyards, the many different styles of Zin
on the market — everything from a light, fruity picnic wine to a big bold
raisiny dry port — all labeled Zinfandel, confused the public, who then
shied away in droves from buying it.
Meyers joined the winery, then called Montevina, in1981, fresh out of UC
Davis with a degree in winemaking, having graduated number one in his
class. He’s now been with erra d’Oro for nearly 35 years. As first enolo-
gist, then associate winemaker, Meyers honed in on a consistent style that
consumers would embrace.
“We were still very Zinfandel-centric but had also launched a fledgling Italian program lead by Barbera,” he said. “We were
the first to plant and to produce Barbera in the foothills of California. From our success others followed. It is now produced
at virtually every Amador County winery. We steadied sales and began the long hike back up in lost sales.”
Meyers lead winemaking at Montevina from 1986 through 2004.
In 1988, Montevina Winery was sold to the rincheros, the family that has run Sutter Home Winery since the late 1940s.
After 40 years of winemaking, the rencheros found a wine that resonated with the American public — White Zinfandel.
Tanks to that “overnight” success, the family has grown into the country’s fifth largest wine company.
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■AMADOR WINE
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The zen of Zin What is the taste of Amador terroir?
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“For Montevina, it was a dream come true,” Meyers said. “Te family came in and re-focused us in winemaking into our
core wines and further expanded our Italian portfolio, knowing then that market was ready for stylish Zinfandel and Italian varieties. We introduced erra d’Oro in the summer of 1995. Te new brand immediately took off.”
In the fall of 2000, the owners completed a $15 million show-place winery, a state-of-the-art facility that gave Montevina
more capacity and the very latest technology in the field. As erra d’Oro expanded, it quickly became a bigger, more es-
tablished brand than Montevina. Meyers explained. In 2006, the winery’s name was changed to reflect the more celebrated
brand.
In 2000, Meyers hired Chris Leamy as assistant winemaker. After four years Leamy was promoted to winemaker, and Mey-
ers to VP/GM of the property. erra d’Oro’s sales have soared over the winery ’s original high-water mark, in the early ‘80s,
Meyers said, and have seen steady double-digit growth for the last several years.
“dO’s strongest attribute is our terroir driven wines,” Meyers explained. “erroir is a French term meaning ‘sense of place.’
Meaning when you taste our wines, you know they came from Amador. A noteworthy region or appellation for growing
grapes has its own identity. Meaning it has its own flavor or character. For us and our number one selling wine, Zinfandel,
that means it is spicy. Different appellations will have different characters.
“In Lodi or the Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma, for instance, Zinfandel will be very jammy and fruity, but in Amador, while it
will have some of that jammy, fruity quality, it will also have a spicy character that separates us from them. A clear point of
difference. By spicy I mean warm, baking spices like cloves, anise, and allspice. We couple that distinctive character into a
smooth rich, flavorful taste that has done very well for us indeed.”
dO’s philosophy, instilled by the rinchero family, is “always strive to over deliver,” so that the wine buyer will be amazed
at how good the wine is and how inexpensive — in other words, to provide a good price to quality ratio.
“Growth for us will be in our Chenin Blanc/Viognier blend we just began producing three years ago,” said Meyers. “Itsgrowth rate has been fantastic, the reviews glowing. Te price is reasonable. A truly beautiful thing at dO is that the rin-
cheros encourage us to expand our horizons enologically. We continue to produce many esoteric Italian wines beyond the
Barbera and Pinot Grigio with the lines of Aglianico (a super cool variety from the Compania region of Italy) and erol-
dego (a huge, rich beastly wine that originally hailed from the Alto Adige region), but we are now delving into southern
France.
erra d’Ore recently released its first Rhone blend, a blend of Grenache Mourvèdre and Syrah, which sold out in six weeks.
Te winery will continue with that blend and also be looking for other off-the-beaten-path Italian reds.
“And don’t look now,” Meyers said, “but we’re going after Spanish wines! We have planted some empranillo, the main vari-
ety of Rioja. Stay tuned.”★
“Terroir is a French termmeaning ‘sense of place.’ Meaning when you taste our
wines, you know they came fromAmador. A noteworthy region or
appellation for growing grapeshas its own identity. Meaning ithas its own flavor or character.
For us and our number oneselling wine, Zinfandel, that
means it is spicy. ”
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History recounts that the Hotel Leger began life in 1851 as a
wood-framed tent on the corner of Main and Lafayette Streets
in the Gold Rush boom town of Mokelumne Hill. Operated
by George Lêger and called the Hotel de France, it catered to
the large French population that had come to town with hopes
of newfound wealth. Leger’s hotel, a popular site of galas and
cotillions, became noted as having the best “table” in the Gold
Country. Tese days, the table in Hotel Leger is the Whitewater
Grill and Saloon, owned by Doralee Rees and David Albert,
who, along with Chef Marc Martinez, aim to carry on the estab-
lishment’s long tradition of good food and festive times.
“We are a historic property, and while she may be old, we will
treat our customers with five-star service,” said Rees. “Our goal
is for our guests to enjoy themselves so much that they can't wait
to tell their family, friends, and co-workers about their experi-
ence at the Whitewater Grill and Saloon.”
Rees and Albert took over the business in June 2013. Former-
ly martial arts instructors, they brought their love of food and
dining to the new venture and educated themselves as they went
BY SANDRA REEVES | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER
MORE THAN JUST MEAT AND POTATOES: The New York Steak with Mushroom and Souza Wine Sauce is just one of Chef Marc Martinez’s dishes.
■AMADOR AND BEYOND
Where history meets hospitality WHITEWATER GRILL AT HOTEL LEGER
Whitewater Grilland Saloon atHotel Leger
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along. Starting with what the hotel was already offering, they made small changes
and additions over time.
“We have a strong local support and wanted to keep them happy with the steak,
salmon, chicken, and pasta dishes they enjoyed as well as adding a flair that would
draw foodies from larger cities,” Rees said. “We hired a new chef and began
creating a new menu. We look to keep with the traditions of the area with classic
favorites with a twist here and there.”
In January this year, Whitewater welcomed Martinez as its new head chef. He be-
gan working in restaurants at age 16, as a bus boy. Martinez later attended Colum-
bia College's Culinary Arts program, becoming trained in all aspects of commercial
food preparation and kitchen management.
“Under the guidance of the staff, I was challenged to always think outside
of the box and be creative,” he said. Not only did my instructors challenge
me but so did my peers, I met some great lifelong friends there.”