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People of the Foothills

Outside in the Foothills

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My Five: Locals share their favorite things

13 Foothills asks: What’s your favorite thing about fall?

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Star tours: The foothills offer the best in sky watching

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Badges & Bandits: Take our quiz on good and bad guys

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Snowshoeing is fun for all ages

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Ski report: what’s new on the slopes

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Wine tasting rooms flourish in the foothills

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My Five Locals share their Top 5 lists

downhill with drops, rocks 1. Foresthill Divide Loop and roots.” Off of Highway 80 Trail. “FATRAC (Folsomat Donner Summit exit. Auburn Trail Riders Action 4. Bullard’s Bar Trail. “A Coalition) built (this trail) back in the late ’90s, early 2000s. It’s lot of swoops where you drop downhill with a banked turn. a great all-around trail that will There’s great twists and test your skills and turns and great help you become a scenery.” Off Marysville better cyclist.” Off Road, near Foresthill Road, near Camptonville. Upper Lake 5. Flume Trail. “The Clementine Road. best views of Lake 2. Granite Bay Sue Fry Tahoe you can get.” State Park. “It’s a nice, local trail, easy Vice president, Begins at Spooner Lake, FATRAC east of Lake Tahoe and to get to and easy to ends at Incline Village. ride.” At the end of Douglas Go to fatrac.org to learn Boulevard in the Folsom Lake about upcoming FATRAC rides State Park, Granite Bay. open to the public. For more 3. Hole in the ground. information on local trails, “The reason I like that one is visit trails.mtbr.com or it challenges my technical ridimba.com. ing skill. It starts steep and — Michelle Miller-Carl then there’s a whole bunch of

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Best places to go mountain biking

Sue Fry, vice president of the Folsom-Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition, takes a casual ride through the Manzanita Trail in Auburn.

Best places to find/eat local produce

Best winter activities

Best places to grab a drink after work

1. Persimmon Café, Lincoln. “Locally grown food that is in season. Which means we don’t serve strawberries in January or mandarins in June.” 2. Newcastle Produce, Newcastle. “Everything they Joanne grow they sell at Neft their shop.” Local food 3. Latitudes, advocate Auburn. “(Owner Pat Enochs) has her own garden and she grows many kinds of tomatoes.” 4. Hawks, Roseville. “As with most of the places listed, Hawks serves locally grown food that’s in season.” 5. Le Bilig, Auburn. “Le Bilig features locally grass-fed meats and in-season locally grown fruits and vegetables.” — Jenna Nielsen

1. Skiing/snowboarding /snowshoeing. “The Sierra Nevada is rich in places to go.” 2. Indoor basketball. “There are several local basketball leagues to participate in.” 3. Hockey. Sheryl “When you are Petersen thinking about ARD recreation winter activities, services there are a nummanager ber of inside things to do, too.” 4. Hiking/walking. “It’s easy to spend some time on walking trails in the area – there are a number of them.” 5. Kayaking. “There are many kayaking trips in the winter, and not just in the river either.”

1. Club Car. “It’s just an all around fun place. There’s music and it’s social.” 2. Auburn Alehouse. “It’s loud and with all the TV screens, it’s like a sports bar.” 3. Bootleggers. Steve “Bootleggers is Galyardt quiet and it’s not Auburn only somewhere Chamber you can go to past president have a nice dinner, but they have a small, nice little bar there.” 4. Latitudes. “Latitudes has a great bar that almost nobody goes to. It’s quiet and romantic.” 5. Monkey Cat. “The room in the back is great. It is really romantic.”

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Placer County has had its share of heroes and villains over the course of its history – especially from its Gold Rush days, when justice was meted out to villains at the end of a rope. Take our quiz to see how much you know and learn more about these famous and infamous figures (answers below):

2. For years, the Auburn Fire Department could claim to be the oldest volunteer fire department in the West, dating its history back to 1852. A decree after a large fire in Auburn in 1855 resulted in what requirement? a) Businesses had to have barrels of water on hand b) All buildings would require steel doors and windows c) Smoke alarms were to be installed once they were invented and available for sale 3. Placer County’s sheriffs had the firepower to do double-duty early in its history on what other job? a) Tax collector b) Bodyguard for singer Jenny Lind, when she performed in gold-mining camps c) captain of the local militia 4. The Neff Fountain in front of the Auburn courthouse was donat-

Seen here, Placer County Sheriff Elmer Gum’s storied career included collaring several murderers. The Placer County sheriff’s badge has been a symbol of law and order in Placer County since 1852. Gum was known to cut and keep pieces of noose used to execute criminals in his office.

See these historical artifacts and more inside Sheriff Elmer Gum’s restored office at the Placer County Courthouse Museum, 101 Maple St. in Auburn. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, closed holidays. ed by former Sheriff Neff, who died the year after it was installed in 1908. The ornate fountain had a trough for horses, spigot and tin cup for humans and another water outlet for what? a) Fire suppression b) a spigot to provide water for radiators on automobiles c) dogs 5. Charles Keena became Placer County’s first locally born sheriff when he was elected in 1900. What

gible to ride out with the posse on the trail of Rattlesnake Dick, pardner. Eight to 11 answers correct: Congratulations. You’re worthy of wearing a Sherlock Holmes deerstalker cap with pride. 8, Fall/Winter 2008

profession did he distinguish himself in after his term was over? a) bartender in Old Town b) undertaker c) publisher of the Placer Herald 6. Sheriff George McCauley introduced what crime-fighting tool into the local arsenal? a)Thompson submachine gun b) heat lamps c) fingerprinting 7. Probably the tallest law-

8. E.G. Kenison owns the dubious honor of being the only Placer County sheriff booked into his own jail. What was the charge? a) drunken driving b) armed robbery c) spitting on the street 9. What were the last words to jailers by Auburn resident Jack Santos before being sent to the electric chair in 1955 for one of seven murders he was tied to as leader of the Mountain Murder Mob? a) “Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do” b) “You can have my leftover chocolate cake” c) “I didn’t do it” 10. While the Auburn Fire Department has put out many a blaze, Bootlegger’s Tavern and Grill in Old Town is built on the partial brick structure of one of the fires the local lads couldn’t extinguish in time. Was the original structure: a) Auburn city hall b) the old fire house c) Auburn’s first McDonald’s restaurant 11. How did Richard “Rattlesnake Dick” Barter, an outlaw and stage robber who died in an 1850s shootout with a posse outside Auburn, get his nickname? a) a proclivity for wearing snakeskin boots b) once lived at Rattlesnake Bar, near Auburn c) favorite meal was rattlesnake and squirrel stew

Answers: 1) b 2) a 3) a 4) c 5) b 6) c 7) c 8) a 9) a 10) a 11) b. How’d you do? One to three answers right: McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog is shaking his head in disappointment. Four to seven answers: You’re eli-

1. A monument on Foresthill Road is dedicated to Old Joe, who was shot to death in a 1901 stagecoach robbery at the site. Who was Old Joe? a) Stagecoach driver Joe Kennedy b) a beloved wheelhorse that was part of the team that day c) Ebenezar “Old Joe” Smith, one of the county’s first gold seekers in 1848

Wanted posters like these let Placer County’s local citizenry keep up on bad guys to watch for during the early days of crimefighting in the area.

enforcement officer in Placer County history, 6-foot, 7-inch Deputy Dependener was the first to die in the line of duty in the 1920s. How was he killed? a) In a shootout with bootleggers b) biplane crash c) auto accident

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Hunter Skellenger of Lincoln receives a big wet kiss from his German shepherd, Brixx, a retired sheriff’s department K9. Brixx passed away earlier this year at the age of 14 and will be missed by the entire family. Hunter and Brixx loved to play tug-of-war and chase each other through the sprinklers. Hunter also liked to use Brixx as a pillow while watching TV.

Janis Kruger’s sons, Rusty and Tyler, then 12 and 10, spend quality time with their wiener dog, Hutch, at the family’s Lake of the Pines home. Hutch is “one of the boys” and is very playful. He loves to chase his ball with a bell in it and remote control cars. Here Hutch is learning how to boogie board with Rusty and Tyler.

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What is your favorite part of the foothills in fall and winter?

“ I love the trees, the changing colors playing outside. I just moved here, so of the trees. I love the Elms … in pareverything is new for us. So maybe if ticular, and the it snows, it’s going Dogwood trees are to be great for the beautiful, too. I love it when we get snow, kids. ” the glamour of it. ” “ I think (it is)

– Maria Torres, 26 Student, Grass Valley

– Tom Coleman, 79 Retired contract negotiator, Auburn

weather, and I like the fall colors — going for drives in the immediate country area. I also enjoy football in the fall and winter, wherever I am! ”

“ It’s nice because it cools off and it’s really pretty up here. And I’ve lived here all my life, so I’m used to it. It’s kind of nice to be close to the snow. It’s not that far of a drive. ”

“ I’m from Santa Barbara and I think this area is awesome. It sure beats Southern California. (The weather) doesn’t get too bad, just enough so you get all four seasons. ”

– Ron Sutrov, 59 Water treatment operator, Auburn

– Megan Miller, 18 Student, Auburn

– Krista Faciana, 44 Production scheduler, Nevada City

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They share an artistic vision Applegate couple’s work will be part of fall studio tour By Andrew DiLuccia Foothills Magazine

andice Bohannon class of 2000 Colfax High and Julio Reyes trav- School graduate and current eled to the Laguna Applegate resident. “I’m College of Art and Design in excited to invite people into Southern California to hone our home and studios. We their artistic talents — then enjoy talking about what we they discovered each other. do, we’ve never had a space Now, the married couple where we could invite clients are each into our other’s biggest home.” inspirations as Bohannon they find their and Reyes, way into one both 26 years another’s art, old, are clasbe it in porsically traits, sculpttrained artists ing or drawwho graduating. ed from the The two’s Laguna artwork have College of similarities in Art and texture and Design. style and they Bohannon BEN FURTADO/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE Julio Reyes’ sculpture “Bride” is modeled after enjoy sharing and Reyes his wife Candice Bohannon and is made of plastheir passion earned bacheter and real fabric. Reyes credits his passion for for their craft lor’s degrees art to his grandmother, Virginia Reyes, who told him many stories about her life experiences. with each of fine art in Julio Reyes uses his art to tell stories the way other. Now painting and his grandmother did. the two, after drawing with returning to Placer County, a minor in sculpture. will open their home and The two professional studios to share with the rest artists focus on everything of the world. from oil paintings to sculpThe 15th annual Autumn tures, watercolors and Art Studios Tour in Placer graphite drawings. While it County will feature takes time for the artists to Bohannon and Reyes for the master so many disciplines, first time, along with nearly Reyes and Bohannon feel 100 other artists’ studios in that each medium can offer the region. an aspect that another simply “We’re really excited cannot, depending on the about it,” said Bohannon, a piece.

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Applegate artists Julio Reyes and Candice Bohannon pose in front of Bohannon’s equine piece, “Dreams” in their home. Bohannon and Reyes focus on imbedding emotional context in their artwork. “You know it’s not warm and fuzzy work, it’s very real and honest,” said Placer Arts program specialist Shawn Baldwin. “And you can really see that, especially in the portrait work that they do — they get right to the core of that person.”

“The texture of the (artistic) experience will dictate the medium I will use,” said Reyes, who was born in Hollywood and met Bohannon while at Laguna College of Art and Design. While the couple’s artistic careers are just beginning, they have found early success. Bohannon has earned awards for artistic excellence

from the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento and the Laguna College of Art and Design. She’s also been a prizewinner in the landscape competition of International Artist magazine. Her work was featured by Coast Magazine and she was also juried into membership with the California Art Club. Foothills Magazine

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eople of the foothills Reyes has been recognized by the Peter Plotkin Foundation and was awarded the “Best of Sculpture” honor for a juried exhibition at the Laguna College of Art and Design and is a member of the California Art Club. Recently, the two picked up a pair of awards locally as Bohannon took first and Reyes second at the Placer Arts 25th anniversary jury show. The duo earned the honors against a field of a 115 submitted entries, of which 73 were judged. “I‘m excited to have some fresh faces in the community of that younger generation. To get two graduates from art school up in

Placer County is a real first,” said Shawn Baldwin, program specialist with Placer Arts. “It’s not often you get art school graduates moving up to the foothills of Placer County.” Bohannon and Reyes will be just a sampling of the 86 artists who will open up their studios to the public Nov. 7-9 for the 15th annual Autumn Art Studios Tour. For $10, patrons can see artists’ studios from the Roseville/Lincoln area all the way to Colfax, Foresthill and many points in between. As there are many different artists to see at this season’s studio tour, Rosie Stilwell, coordinator for the event, is still excited to have

Learn more about the artists Visit Candice Bohannon’s Web site at www.candicebohannon.com and Julio Reyes’ at www.julio-reyes.com. For more information about the 15th annual Autumn Art Studios Tour, visit www.placerarts.org or call (530) 885-5670, ext. 119.

Reyes and Bohannon on the tour for the first time. “I just love their work. To me it is such high, professional type of work,” Stilwell said. “To think we have these young artists in Placer County doing work

of that quality says something for Placer County artists in general. We do have many real fine artists in the county.” Reyes and his wife moved back to the area in January and into the home Bohannon grew up in. Since then, they’ve been busy working on their craft and getting used to their surroundings. And they’ve let their surroundings affect their art as the two have expanded to include equine artwork into their repertoire of paintings, drawings and sculptures. “We get inspired by where we move,” Bohannon said. ● ● ●

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ake the flavors of Placer County, put them in a glass, swirl them around and inhale the fragrance. Chances are, you’ll be savoring the fruits of the local winemaking industry. By the glass or by the bottle, there are plenty of spots to try local vintages. Mt. Vernon, Viña Castellano, Dono dal Cielo and Green Family wineries have combined bottled resources at The Wine Rack, off Interstate 80 in the Bowman area. The tasting room opened in January and business has been steadily increasing each month, Teena Wilkins with Viña Castellano said recently. “We each offer four wines and rotate month to month to change out the wines we are doing,” Wilkins explained. Some favorites have already garnered a following. “My tempranillo is a popular one,” Wilkins said. “Dono Dal Cielo’s is Zinfandel and Mt. Vernon’s is Girly Man — a petit Sirah and Syrah blend.” With the recent passage of the Placer County wine ordinance, Viña Castellano and Dono dal Cielo are going to have Saturday and Sunday tastings at the winery year round, without appointment, beginning in October. Mt. Vernon already operates a tasting room Thursdays through Sundays. “We’re looking at this shop to increase the knowledge that we actually

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have a wine trail here locally,” Wilkins said. She expects the number of wineries open on weekends to grow and plans to offer a wine-trail map at The Wine Rack. In Old Town Auburn, visitors to Carpe Vino can try selections from wineries throughout Northern California, including many small production sites.

“Anytime we’re open, Tuesday through Saturday, we allow people to come in and try five different wines in one-ounce pours for $5 before 5 p.m.,” co-owner Drew Moffat said. The wines are always available in three-ounce pours. “We try to support the local wineries as much as we possibly can,” Moffat said. “There are always six or seven from area wineries to taste.” Foothills Magazine

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Carpe Vino, which also offers dinner Wednesday through Saturday, specializes in unique selections. “We offer a good range of different wines and things you’re not going to find at the (local grocery and wine store chains),” Moffat said. Moffat and his father, Gary, closely follow wine trends and are the go-to sources for who’s who in the local wine-producing industry. “We’ve been here for seven years and we’ve grown up with a lot of the local wineries,” Drew Moffat said.

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Picking up ‘sticks Sushi creates dining experience for all senses By Loryll Nicolaisen Foothills Magazine

Never underestimate the power of raw fish. While the components of a sushi roll — fish, rice, seaweed — might seem pretty standard, and downright strange to some diners, anyone working or dining at one of the foothills’ many sushi restaurants will tell you picking up a pair of chopsticks is so much What makes sushi fun more special than is that diners can play it safe or they can take a leap, trying something completely different from a that. seemingly endless list of possibilities. BEN FURTADO/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE “It’s not just someone cutting wonderful flavors,” he said. “Each fish,” said Katie Williams, a server at Auburn’s Ninja Sushi. “There’s an art to ingredient affects the other ingredients, so part of the learning experience is disit, presentation.” Sushi bars allow diners to get face-to- covering what tastes work together. There’s a lot of room for interpretation fish with their meal. and experimentation.” “It’s also special because you get to From a chef’s perspective, it’s fun to see someone make your meal right in experiment with different flavor combifront of you,” Williams said. “It’s nations. almost like you’re taking a class by “I really like taking ingredients — watching them. People will come in and basil, lemon, mango, Macadamia nuts say they tried to make sushi at home — that wouldn’t be traditional, and see (after watching the sushi chef).” Jesse Petersen is a sushi chef at Hapa what kinds of flavors you can create,” he said. Sushi in Auburn. He has been a sushi What makes sushi fun is that diners chef for more than three years, and says can play it safe or they can take a leap there’s a lot to love about it. and try something completely new from “I think the best thing about it is the 22, Fall/Winter 2008

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Mad about mandarins By Michelle Miller-Carl Foothills Magazine

Locals sure have a “zest” for mandarins. According to a UC Davis study, Placer County residents eat four pounds of mandarins per capita each year. The reason for this “mandarin madness” is Placer County’s Satsuma variety. “They’re so versatile and easy to eat,” said Nancyjo Riekse, agriculture marketing director for Placer County. “You can put them in every kind of salad, I use them in cereal, fruit juices, dinner, lunch, any way possible. You can eat them for every meal, including snacks. They’re easy to carry because they’re so small, you can keep them in your pockets or purse.” Just make sure they don’t get squished, although Riekse adds they can take a little pressure. Placer mandarins have an easy-totear peel, are juicy and contain relatively no seeds, further adding to their reputation as a portable, delicious food. Mandarins are also a nutritious way to eat local. They are high in Vitamin C and a study in the works aims to prove the mandarin’s cold-busting properties as a natural decongestant. While the Satsuma variety originated in Japan 700 years ago, mandarins were first planted in Placer County during the 1880s, when Welsh settlers established the town of Penryn. Since then, mandarins have flourished and there are currently 23 growers in the county. This year, mandarins should be available from middle-to-late November through January, said 24, Fall/Winter 2008

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local farmers markets or directly from the farm (for a complete list of growers, see mountainmandarins.com). Many orchards have regular hours and others can be called for an appointment, Pilz said. They can also be shipped by the grower. Placer’s mandarins have shown up everywhere from Iraq to Japan, where Pilz said a Japanese airline pilot brought back mandarins to taste test alongside his nation’s own fruit. Yes, it seems Placer County’s mandarins may be on the way to worldwide domination. “If we as growers continue to uphold the quality, our name will grow exponentially throughout the world,” Pilz said. Find mandarin orange recipes with this story online at Foothills on Auburnjournal.com.

Hillcrest Orchard’s Steve Pilz, vice president of the Mountain Mandarin Growers’ Association. The harvest is a little later, but Pilz said it’ll also be a bit lighter. “After two heavy crops in a row, the trees are tired,” he said. Placer County’s mandarins stand out ● ● ● for their combination of tang and sweetness, but each grower has their own unique flavor depending on irrigation and fertilization techniques and their particular microclimate, Pilz said. Mandarin connoisseurs enjoy tasting the different mandarins at the annual Mountain Mandarin Festival (see info box) before purchasing. But manFor mandarin recipes, visit Foothills at Auburnjournal.com. darin lovers can also get their hands on the orange fruits at

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An Afternoon to Remember Tea Parlor 452 Main St., Newcastle (916) 6636358 Signature drink: French carmel crème brulee “It’s just like the dessert,” said owner Amy Lawrence. “It’s like drinking a cup of dessert, except it is good for you. It has no sugar. It is black tea. It is a little heavier, not fruity and light like other teas so it is perfect for the fall season.” Other notable steamy winter-time favorites: Pumpkin crème, gingerbread, and masala chai.

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Sierra star power

The Andromeda Galaxy, visible without a telescope, is home to hundreds of billions of stars and about 2.5 million light years away.

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Get away from the city lights and visit the rural areas of Placer County to discover some of the clearest skies for star watching. For Don Machholz of Colfax, it’s been so good he’s even discovered 10 new comets, including Comet Machholz, which bears his name after he discovered it in 2004. Machholz notified the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, Mass., 28 Fall/Winter 2008

in order to get the distinction of having a comet bear his name. “They verify it, calculate the orbit and also attach the name to it,” Machholz said. Machholz teaches a non-credit astronomy class at Sierra College, which runs for six weeks and will be available next in late March, 2009. In winter Machholz will teach a class at the Placer Nature Center on Friday, Dec. 12, called, “The Stars for Families.” The class costs $6. Free star watching parties are

This brilliant cluster of stars called Pleiades is easily visible by the naked eye and can be seen in November and December in the Taurus Constellation. BOB FERA/COURTESY

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hosted by Machholz at Big Bend, located about 30 miles north of Colfax. As many as four Placer County astronomers will show up to instruct viewers on the various constellations and stars. More information about the star parties can be found on the Web at Star tours thecomethunter.com Visit www. “The three top thecomethunter.com items are usually the for upcoming sky watching parties. moon, Jupiter and Saturn,” Machholz said of the gatherings. “It’s a darker area and people there are impressed with the Milky Way.” Bob Fera, an amateur astronomer, has created his own brand of capturing the galaxies called astrophotography. The Foresthill resident has taken some amazing photographs of distant galaxies from the mini-observatory in his yard. During November and December, there will be a significant star cluster which can be seen without a telescope. “There’s a star cluster called the Pleiades that can be seen with the naked eye,” Fera said. “It’s a beautiful sight in binoculars or a small telescope. In November, it will be rising in the east and it’s part of the Constellation of Taurus.” For those wanting a useful tool to identify various stars and constellations, Fera recommends purchasing a Planisphere card. These cards can be ordered on the Internet at astronomics.com or by calling 800-4227876. Fera’s photographs will be on display from Nov. 7-9 at the Placer Arts Building on Lincoln Way in Auburn, as part of the Autumn Artists Studio Tour. ●●● Foothills Magazine

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5 Sensational Sierra snowshoe hikes China Wall — 14 miles east of Foresthill, this free site offers visitors great trails and a unique look at the American River Canyon. The level terrain makes for relatively easy snowshoeing and the area is ungroomed, leaving plenty of untouched white stuff to tromp around in. For more information, call the Tahoe National Forest office at (530) 265-4531. ● ● ●

Camp Richardson — The scenic area on the west side of Lake Tahoe is worth the drive. There are seemingly endless trails that meander through the campground, along the shores of the lake and into the hills above. The Camp Richardson Snowshoeing Center is the place to get started, offering access to 20

kilometers of marked trails. For more information, call (530) 542-6584.

● ● ● Boreal Ridge/Castle Peak — Just off of I-80 is a snowshoeing paradise. There are many options for short and long trips. If you’re looking for a 5to 7-hour trip, head up to Castle Peak on the north side of the freeway for breathtaking views. The south side of the freeway has sledding for the kids. There are also several short, easy snowshoe hikes to Azalea Lake and Flora Lake among others. ● ● ●

Squaw Valley — The area is best known for its world class skiing and hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics. But Squaw Valley also has plenty to offer snowshoers. The Nordic Center at The

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● ● ● Northstar — The revamped resort has not left snowshoeing behind with its new Cross-country ski & Snowshoe Center. Along with rentals, guided tours and clinics, Northstar has hundreds of acres of trails available. Visitors can access the trails via the gondola and head up the mountain toward Lake Tahoe, where spectacular views await. Visit northstarattahoe.com for more information. Castle Peak is a short, scenic showshoe hike just off of Interstate-80. COURTESY PHOTO

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Skiers blast off at North Tahoe Compiled by Deric Rothe Foothills Magazine

For those traveling up the mountain from the foothills on Interstate 80, there are several enticing options for alpine skiing and snowboarding. Whether you’re a snowboarder lusting for airtime in the superpipe at Boreal, or an extreme skier looking to kick your heels off a cornice at internationally famous Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe’s North Shore features breathtaking views and challenging terrain for every level of snowsport enthusiast. Alpine Meadows: Alpine is where the locals go. After a winter storm when the powder is fresh and dry, many a foothills- and Tahoe-area schoolkid has played hooky and plenty of workers have called in sick to ski Alpine. Its bowls are protected from wind and it’s reasonably priced considering its extremely attractive terrain. What’s new: A new Alpine Club offers skiers and boarders online access to discounted tickets and the freedom to avoid waiting in lines. An expanded beginner area includes a new instructional surface lift. And there are now backcountry guided tours, and Steep Camps for advanced skiers. For more information: see skialpine.com or call (530) 583-4232. Boreal Mountain Resort: Boreal is the easiest North Shore resort to access from the freeway and has made its mark by attracting snowboarders with its world-class superpipe. 32, Fall/Winter 2008

Lynn Kennen skis down a powder field in the Promised Land at Alpine Meadows.

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What’s new: $2.6 million in improvements. A new Castle Peak Quad chairlift replaces the old Gunnar two-man chair, increasing capacity on beginner/novice runs and access to the evolution terrain parks. And a new automated snowmaking system ensures an extended season. For more information: see rideboreal.com or call (530) 426-3666. Squaw Valley: Squaw is an international destination resort that features

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ticket policing; customized group backcountry tours; terrain park improvements and the completion of the Night Riviera Superpipe. For more information: see squaw.com or call (530) 583-6985. Sugar Bowl: It’s the closest major ski resort to Sacramento and the Bay Area. Many foothill locals call Sugar Bowl home. It’s family friendly, yet fea- Online tures diverse terrain and secluded What are the top 5 ski runs on the bowls. North Shore? Find What’s new: out by visiting Sugar Bowl now Foothills at offers an Auburnjournal.com overnight ski/board check, more parking shuttles, a new ski and snowboard porter service at Mount Judah, a brand-new season locker room and a new snow play/tubing area. For more information: See sugarbowl.com or call (530) 426-9000. Northstar: Northstar Resort is quickly rivaling Tahoe’s best for the No. 1 West Coast destination resort. Northstar has invested more than $15 million in mountain and village improvements that will benefit skiers and boarders during the 2008-09 season. Featuring a Euro-style village with attractive shopping opportunities, an iceskating rink and a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Northstar rivals any ski resort anywhere for stay-and-play activities. What’s new: Improvements include the extension of ski trails and the express quad lift on Lookout Mountain — one of the areas of the resort offering advanced ski terrain — new snowmaking systems, increased lift capacity, and the widening of the ski area boundaries, increasing the resort’s total skiable acreage by 414 acres to a total of 2,904 acres. For more information: see northstarattahoe.com. or call 1-800-GO-NORTH. ● ● ●

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Old Town Auburn offers a unique and friendly shopping experience, where you can chat with owner Debbie Zemanek and be greeted by her basset hound Paco at her gift shop Totally Cool.

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t’s not really the scenic, charming atmosphere of Old Town Auburn that makes you want to wander its streets. Nor is it the kind of customer service that makes you feel like you are catching up with an old friend that will draw you to the local shops. And it isn’t even the furry and friendly four-legged Paco — the unofficial mascot of Auburn — that makes you want to come back. It’s all of those special elements and then some combined that make shopping in Old Town Auburn a unique and memorable experience in the foothills. I recently spent an afternoon perusing the quaint shopping area located on Washington and Sacramento streets. I had a chance to chat with each of the owners about what they think

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Valerie Marble, owner of Gypsy Wind Beads, displays a Czech Seed Bead necklace in her store located on Sacramento Street in Old Town Auburn.

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makes the area special and why they continue to open up shop every day. “We have such unique things it’s fun to look even if you’re not purchasing anything,” said Gale Freeman, co-owner of Mahogany Fine Furniture by Gary Freeman in Old Town. Freeman’s husband, Gary, has spent 35 years making furniture as a hobby and turned it into a full-time job when the couple opened their store. Livermore resident Jen Mann said she saves her craft Shopping shopping until she visits her online Listen to store grandmother in owners share what Auburn. While they love about shopping the shopping in Old selection at Town by visiting Foothills at Gypsy Wind Auburnjournal.com Beads in Old Town, Mann gushed about the store’s variety. “Whenever I pass through I need to come to this store,” Mann said. “You get stuff here you can’t get anywhere else.” While I do not consider myself a craft-oriented person, I was drawn to the brightly colored beads that lined the walls of the charming shop. I know if I decide to take a walk on the crafts side of life, store owner Valerie Marble would be there to help. Marble selects each of the items that she sells and says she is always ready to offer ideas. I consider shopping one of the many underestimated endurance sports out Continued on page 38 Foothills Magazine

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Think Auburn Think Auburn First is a recent campaign launched by several community leaders who want to encourage locals and visitors to think of — what else — their local community. “What I love about shopping in Auburn is that it really is Main Street America,” said Bruce Cosgrove, Auburn Chamber of Commerce executive director. For more information, call (530) 885-5616 or visit www.auburnchamber.net. Romancing stones Nevada City’s specialty shops make its Downtown one of the gems of the foothills. And visitors can literally take home some of those gems. Cathy Whittlesey, executive manager of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, said the jewelry store in downtown sells items made from gold mined in the area. You’ll also find unique children’s items and merchandise to keep you warm on cold winter days, Whittlesey said. For more information, call (530) 265-2692 or visit www.nevadacitychamber.com. All aboard Downtown Colfax has two blocks of antiques, clothing and food — all worth making the trip up Interstate 80, according to John Potter, Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce president. Potter said the charm of the 1900s-era buildings enhances the shopping experience. A historic railroad depot houses an antique store and an ice cream shop. And the best reason to shop Colfax? “It keeps the local community healthy,” Potter said. To learn more, call (530) 3468888 or visit www.colfaxarea.com. Foothills Magazine

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iving in the foothills This tiny painting on a tiny easel by local artist Linda Miller is one of the small but beautiful ways to give the gift of art.

Gift-giving ideas that wow Artful expressions Art doesn’t have to be an expensive gift –– at least when you take a walk through the selection at Auburn Old Town Gallery located in Old Town Auburn. Besides being able to pick up original artwork from local artists, you can buy smaller versions of their creations. Mosaic coasters run about $14 and a tiny easel (pictured above) hand painted by the artist herself is a $45 gift. — Jenifer Gee, Foothills Magazine

These chocolate-dipped Oreos are one of the specialties at Aunt Flo’s Chocolates in Auburn.

A tastebud’s delight What would make a delicious cookie even better? Why, covering it in chocolate of course! And the perfect place to find those cookies and more handdipped in chocolate is at Aunt Flo’s Chocolates at 675 High St. in Downtown Auburn. With 35 different gift boxes to choose from (a six-pack of dipped Oreos or pretzels is $11.99), store owner Mary Domschot recommends getting in your holiday orders early. — J.G.

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House shows off its Gold Rush roots By Gus Thomson

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Events Ongoing Old Town Walking tours Tours Tours meet at 10 a.m. every Saturday at the Courthouse Museum, 101 Maple St. in Auburn. (530) 889-6500. Silver Screen Classic Movies Film series presented by the Auburn Library once a month in the Beecher Room, 350 Nevada St. in Auburn. Showtimes: 2 and 7 p.m. (530) 878-7938 or www.auburnsilver screen.com. Farmers’ Markets For more information on Farmers’ Markets, visit www.foothillfarmersmarket.com. Auburn Farmers’ Market 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Nov. 1; 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 8-March 14 at the corner of Auburn Folsom Road and Lincoln Way in Old Town Auburn. Lincoln Farmers’ Market 8 a.m. to noon Fridays through Dec. 19 at Lincoln Market Place, corner of McBean Park Drive (Highway 193) and A Street in Lincoln. Granite Bay Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 18 at the corner of Douglas Boulevard and Auburn-Folsom Road in Granite Bay. Roseville Kaiser Farmers Market 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1600 Eureka Blvd. in Roseville. Mondays through Dec. 22. November 1 Fall Brewfest Microbrews and more from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Ridge Golf Club and Event Center, 2020 Golf Course Drive, Auburn. (530) 889-9500 ext. 218 or www.fall brewfest.com. 46, Fall/Winter 2008

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Five holiday happenings not to miss These area events will have even the biggest Grinch feeling wrapped up in holiday joy. 1. Messiah Sing-along: The Auburn Symphony has a present for your ears. The awe-inspiring performance of Handel’s “Messiah” will have you singing along to “Hallelujah.” Dec. 9 2. Christmas in Coloma: Celebrate the holidays with 19th century flair — from period crafts, historical demonstrations and roasted chestnuts. And yes, there will be snow — guaranteed. Dec. 13-14 3. Festival of Lights: Auburn lights up

7-8 Cowpoke Fall Gathering Poetry and music festival. 7 to 11 p.m. at the Blue Goose Fruit Shed, 3550 Taylor Road, Loomis. (916) 787-0878 or www.soplacerheritage.com.

for this illuminated parade that draws thousands of visitors each year. A hot cup of cocoa and some sunglasses might be advisable at this megawatt Christmas event. Dec. 6 4. Old Town Country Christmas: Warm yourself next to a bonfire and squeeze in some gift shopping at this annual celebration on the streets of Old Town Auburn. Visits from the Clauses, a steaming bread bowl of clam chowder and a neighborly spirit help round out this event. Dec. 11, 18 5. Holiday Open House: Get a glimpse of Christmas in the early 1900s at the Empire Mine State Historic Park. The Bourn Cottage and Clubhouse will have their halls decked in holiday decorations. Nov. 28-29

7-9 Autumn Art Studios Tour Self-guided tour of Placer County artists’ studios from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.placerarts.org for tickets and tour information.

8-9 Placer Hills Winery Tour Self-guided tour of 12 wineries. (916) 797-WINE or www.placerwineandgrape.org. 21-23 Mountain Mandarin Festival Food,

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entertainment and more at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St. in Auburn. (916) 663-1918 or www.mandarin festival.com. 22 Sylvia Bessana Annual Holiday Parade Roseville’s 47th annual Holiday Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Riverside/Douglas/Vernon intersection in Roseville. (916) 783-8136. 22-23 The Brilliance of Beethoven Auburn Symphony Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at at Placer High School Auditorium. www.auburn symphony.com. (530) 823NOTE (6683). 28-29 Holiday Open House Empire Mine State Historic Park is decked out for Christmas 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 10791 East Empire St. in Grass Valley. (530) 273-8522 or www.empiremine.org. December 3, 10, 14 17, 21 Victorian Christmas Celebrate the Christmases of yesteryear from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays and 1:30 to 6 p.m. Sundays in Nevada City. (800) 655-NJOY or www.nevadacitychamber.com. 5 Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration Roseville’s official Christmas tree is illuminated from 5-8 p.m. at 311 Vernon St. in Roseville. (916) 746-1390. 6 Festival of Lights Lighted float parade at 5:30 p.m. from the Gold Country Fairgrounds down Lincoln Way and High Street to Downtown Auburn. www.auburn chamber.net or (530) 885-5616. 6-7 Christmas in the Foothills Winery, mandarin and Christmas tree farm tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.christmasinthefoothills.com. 9 Messiah Sing-Along The Auburn Symphony performs Handel’s “Messiah” at 7:30 p.m. at Placer High School Auditorium. www.auburn symphony.com or (530) 823Foothills Magazine

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Death by Chocolate The A Taste of Chocolate event in Old Town Auburn invites chocoholics to sample decadent concoctions.. It’d be a challenge to eat them all — that’s why some people bring their Tupperware. Feb. 8

Dark chocolate truffles satisfy the biggest sweet tooth at the Taste of Chocolate event in Auburn. BEN FURTADO/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE

NOTE (6683). 11, 18 Old Town Country Christmas Enjoy a bonfire, pony rides, music, carolers and Mr. and Mrs. Claus from 5 to 9 p.m. in Old Town Auburn. www.oldtown auburnca.com. 13 Winterfest Parade, booths and more from noon to 10 p.m. in Downtown Colfax. (530) 637-5542. 13-14 Christmas in Coloma Celebrate Christmas with 19th century style from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. www.marshallgold.org or (530) 295-2162. January 1 Resolution Run 10-mile, 10K or 5K run/walk at Overlook Park, Auburn. Registration at 11:30 a.m. www.jandjsportsproductions .com. 24 Coloma Gold Discovery Day Celebrate the discovery of gold from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. www.marshallgold.org or (530) 295-2162. February 8 A Taste of Chocolate Sample decadent chocolate creations inside businesses in Old

Town Auburn. www.old townauburnca.com. 13 Claremont Trio Auburn Community Concert series at 7:30 p.m. at Placer High School Auditorium, Agard and High streets, Auburn. (916) 652-5594 or www.auburncommunity concerts.org. 28-March 1 Dazzle, Passion and Majesty Auburn Symphony Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Placer High School Auditorium. www.auburn symphony.com or (530) 823NOTE (6683). March 15 Cool Mountain Bike Race Mountain biking around the Olmstead Loop in Cool. www.auburnbikeworks.com. 16 Wood’s Tea Company Auburn Community Concert series at 7:30 p.m. at Placer High School Auditorium, Agard and High streets, Auburn. (916) 6525594. www.auburncommunityconcerts.org. April 25 Kids’ Fishing Derby Kids angle for trout at Regional Park’s pond the last Saturday in April. www.auburnrec.com. May 5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration Celebrate culture

in Old Town Auburn. www. oldtownauburnca.com. 9-10 North Auburn Spring Studio Tour Artists open their studios on Mother’s Day weekend. www.northauburnartists.com. 15-17 Auburn Spring Home Show Find everything for your humble abode at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn. www.auburnhomeshows.com. 16 Antiques and Collectables Spring Street Faire Scour vendors for cool finds in Old Town Auburn. www.oldtownauburnca.com. 16 Music on the Green The Auburn Symphony performs at the Auburn Library Garden Theater, 350 Nevada St., Auburn. www.auburnsymphony.com or (530) 823-NOTE (6683). 24-26 Auburn Wild West Stampede Find buckin’ broncos and cowboys at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn. www.auburnrodeo.com.

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Spooky times Auburn really gets into the Halloween spirit with pumpkin patches, haunted houses and, of course, kids dressed as their favorite super hero or character. Even animal shelters house black cats, which superstition says give bad luck if one crosses your path. The following images depict the Halloween spirit in the heart of the Foothills.

— Photos by Ben Furtado/Foothills Magazine

Superstition: Three black cats await release from their cage at The Cat House in Auburn.

Haunted house: Halloween just isn't spooky without a haunted house in the neighborhood as a visitor lurks in the background.

Pumpkins: Jack-o’-lanterns have come a long way since the standard circle eyes and triangle teeth. With the use of detailed pumpkin carving kits adults and even kids can cut out their favorite glowing work of art with ease.

Costumes: The Mad Hatters costume shop in Auburn will accommodate your every costume need, as customer Christine Soldwisch tries on a glittery mask and cape.

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Adjustable oiler 10-12” bar length Reach approx. 13’ (4 m), fixed length 25 cc, 1.2 hp, 11.0 lbs

Price $499.95*

SALES & SERVICE

170 Borland Ave. Auburn, CA 95603

530-885-2785 POWER EQUIPMENT CENTER 52, Fall/Winter 2008

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